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In theory, Shibukawa still held the initiative, but he was never able to completely suppress his opponent. Their "handshake" had turned into a "pushing hand" and lost its proper smoothness.

Therefore, Mr. Shechuan had no choice but to show a helpless expression: "As expected of the legendary Ye Huayin... Alas, this is really improper."

Hanon also felt quite embarrassed. She was a young girl, and she was being pulled and tugged by a man in his seventies. There were also several friends standing by watching, especially Mifune Kumi and Watarai Mayumi, who had little understanding of the situation and were casting curious and amused glances at her, which made Hanon's face burn even more.

"I've heard about the handshake game in Aikido for a long time, but it's nothing like what I imagined!" Kanon complained.

Shechuan responded, "Then why don't you just give up and admit defeat?"

Hanon looked at him and said, "Uh, why don't you let go first, Mr. Shibukawa?"

"You are young, why not respect the elderly and yield to the more capable?"

"Ahem, why don't you display the noble character of a martial arts master?"

The two looked at each other for a moment and then burst out laughing. After all, this was a fight, and to admit defeat like this wouldn't make one a true martial artist!

However, this stalemate is not a solution. Should we rely on the advantage of youth to exhaust Mr. Shibukawa's physical strength?

Hanon suddenly whispered, "There's a fighter from the Kengan Association who also uses Aikido. I really wanted to beat him up, but I never had the chance... Thank you, Shibukawa-sensei, for letting me experience the power of Aikido firsthand. I'm still far from being good at 'softness'!"

"Hmm?" Shibukawa was slightly taken aback. An Aikido master from the Kengan Association? Before he could even think about who it was, he noticed a change in the force on his arm. When they shook hands earlier, Kanon had pulled hard once, but to no avail, so she switched to using "soft force" to counter "soft force," competing with Shibukawa in the control of strength. Now that the contest of "soft force" was at a stalemate, Kanon began to unleash brute force again!

Mr. Shibukawa immediately prepared for the situation, even secretly pleased: "Brute force, huh? While powerful brute force can certainly destroy everything, how much brute force can you unleash? Dealing with straightforward, power-based warriors is Aikido's forte!"

However, Kanon is not the straightforward type at all.

"Kumi," Grandma Mifune suddenly said to her granddaughter, "Do you remember the judo tournament at Tsurumine Academy?"

"Yes, I remember."

"I gave my comments after Sanshiro and Daigo's match, do you remember?"

Kumi has now confirmed her relationship with Saigo Sanshiro, so she naturally remembers the battle between her lover and his nemesis: "Back then, the short Sanshiro used the mountain storm to forcefully throw the tall Daigo away. Grandma, you said that the ideal state of martial arts is neither to overcome the hard with the soft nor to cut the soft with the hard. The unity of hardness and softness is what a martial artist should pursue."

"Mmm." The old lady looked intently at Huayin: "Huayin is already very close to this level."

In terms of pure strength, Kanon is not as good as Wakatsuki Samurai or Julius, but her achievements in the elimination tournament are better than the two of them. After all, she is a master of both strength and gentleness. She does not just charge in blindly. Moreover, she is calm in battle and her intelligence attribute is also quite high.

Shibukawa felt that the power in Kanon's hand was sometimes strong and sometimes weak. Although the way it changed was not clever, it was incredibly fast, faster than a human. At the same time, he couldn't grasp the rhythm of the power change. It seemed to be a random rhythm, like waves in a storm, crashing against the cliff in waves.

This is the power of Kanon's "explosion core" combined with the random rhythm of the "Thousand-Faced Goddess," all based on her extraordinary superpowers. It is indeed a technology that surpasses the limits of humanity, something that even Shibukawa Takeki has never seen before in his life!

"This...this is really amazing!" In the midst of the raging wind and rain, even the "giant rock" that was Mr. Shechuan was about to be blown away by the storm.

However, a martial saint is a martial saint after all. His profound technical skills and years of combat experience allowed Shibukawa's strong spirit to remain steadfast amidst the turmoil. At this moment, Hana only needed one super-powerful pull to completely defeat him, but after several attempts, she was still unable to reach that "super-powerful" level.

The sound of her heart pounding began to ring out, and although it only lasted for a second or two, Kanon activated her trump card again—Valkyrie Mode.

Shibukawa Takeki, known as the "Martial Saint," was worth Kanon using this physically damaging move on him, even though it was just a "handshake."

However... it seems that Kanon's heartbeat reminded Shibukawa of Kanon's difference, and made him realize the sudden sense of oppression.

So when Kanon activated Valkyrie mode and pulled backward with tremendous force, Shibukawa was furious and let go.

I let go, I let go, I let go...

Hanon was sent flying backward, performing one backflip after another with the force of the impact, tumbling several times before regaining her balance. However, Hanon's performance wasn't bad; at least she stopped and didn't lose face completely.

"Hehehe, young people are so energetic, putting on a show for this old man even before the New Year." Shibukawa thought to himself, secretly relieved, but his face was still full of smiles. However, even when he was in dire straits, he still had the initiative to let go at any time. Compared to Kanon, who had been struggling the whole time, this "handshake" was indeed slightly better than Shibukawa's.

Of course, this is ultimately just a handshake. If it were a serious duel or even a fight to the death, the outcome would be hard to predict...

Anyway, Kanon didn't want to have a fierce battle with Shibukawa. She only came here tonight to accompany Adam to see the dojo. She felt that it was a bit too much to have a duel by shaking hands.

Hanon straightened her clothes and smiled, "Oh, you're my elder, so it's nothing for me to do a little performance. It's better than you doing somersaults for me!"

"Hahaha, you're quite the young man! Who knows, I might really have to do somersaults for you sometime!" Shibukawa said loudly, "But what's so interesting about a decrepit old man like me doing somersaults? On the contrary, I'd love to see you, beautiful young lady, do more somersaults!"

The "Martial Saint" of his generation, though old, was ultimately a man who refused to admit defeat.

"Well, we'll talk about it later~" Hanon came back, took the initiative to extend her hand, and shook hands with Shibukawa Takeki. This time, neither of them exerted any force; it was a genuine handshake.

The two appeared to be on good terms, laughing harmoniously, but inwardly they each had labeled the other.

"Hmph, you old fox!"

"Hey, little fox!"

Section 364, Chapter 358: Post-mortem, the Dejected Hanayone

After seeing off Hanon and her group, Shibukawa Takeki didn't rush home. Instead, he sat quietly in the dojo for a while.

He was recalling his meeting with Hanon just now.

"If I hadn't let go in the end, she probably would have dragged me down! No, she definitely would have dragged me down, maybe even worse, I would have knocked out two front teeth, hahaha, she really is a force to be reckoned with."

However, this Japanese martial saint then fell into deep thought.

"Although my protective barrier was only recently completed, and my reaction might have been a bit excessive, the grand illusion that appeared before entering the room, without much of a commotion in the end, means I successfully avoided a tragic consequence. After all, I only shook her hand; we didn't actually fight."

As he thought about it, Mr. Shibukawa's nose suddenly felt sore: "Oh dear, what should I do if I regret it a little? Ye Hanon... she is indeed a strong person who combines strength and gentleness. This is the first time I have encountered such a young genius who can match me in terms of power manipulation. I am really curious about what it would be like to fight her to the death... Hmm, she fought her way out of the Kengan Association, so she should not be the kind of hothouse flower who can only fight in competitive matches. And the way she exerted her power at the last moment, her heart was pounding, which made me feel a great fear for a moment. It is really intriguing."

"...I shouldn't have used Valkyrie Mode at the last moment."

Meanwhile, after dropping off the Mifune family and Mayumi at home, Kanon and Adam got into a taxi. Next, they were going to take Adam to the airport. He had already delayed a flight to see Shibukawa Goki and was heading to the United States to reunite with his family.

Since they were both fighters and knew each other well, Kanon and Adam started talking about their handshake earlier.

“Young Miss, you’ve done very well. I’m serious.” Hearing the slight regret in Hanane’s tone, Adam couldn’t help but click his tongue in amazement: “Young Miss really has high standards for herself. Is this the result of elite education from a wealthy family?”

However, Hanon came from an ordinary family in her previous life and had never received any elite education. She was simply objectively analyzing the situation.

Kanon was increasingly impressed by Shibukawa-sensei's control over power: "Shibukawa-sensei's ability to manipulate power is truly amazing!"

"That's right, it's practically sorcery!" Adam, who had experienced it firsthand, also agreed: "I never expected that you, Miss, could fight him to a standstill, so you've done an amazing job."

Kanon was not modest about this: "It's not bad... I've been playing American football for a while now, and I always have to face the impact and struggle of players of different numbers. In addition, I have good talent and my control and guidance of power have greatly improved. That's how I was able to keep up with Mr. Shibukawa's pace."

“But that’s not enough.” Hanon pondered, “In terms of pure softness, I was still suppressed by Shibukawa-sensei and fell behind. As for the later addition of rigidity… sigh!” She sighed deeply and looked at Adam with bright eyes, “Have I been too lax lately?”

"Huh? Why do you say that?" Seeing Hanon's low spirits, Adam was even more confused. Clearly, the young lady and Shibukawa-sensei were evenly matched. Even if she was at a slight disadvantage, she didn't lose face. The other party was a grandmaster who had been immersed in Aikido for more than fifty years! Fighting to a standstill in the area where Aikido was most proficient was a huge success no matter how you looked at it!

Adam, being straightforward, also has a direct understanding of martial arts, without many twists and turns, and he is not used to having too many backup plans. That's why he needs to learn from Shibukawa Goki to improve his understanding of soft martial arts. That's also why he can't figure out the reason for Kanon's sigh.

In fact, at the final moment of the "handshake", Kanon had completely taken the initiative in terms of strength. If she had grasped the timing well, she would not have needed to use the distinctive "Valkyrie Mode" to overcome skill with brute force.

The key to the problem is timing.

Shibukawa's martial arts prowess is exceptionally high, and his mastery of Aikido's control over the force of a "handshake" is so profound that even in the most turbulent conditions, he can always anticipate Kanon's forceful pull and evade it. Kanon originally possessed a weapon to counter this—the no-beat!

The "no-beat" technique is not a specific move but a state of being. It leaves no trace before the attack is made, representing, in a sense, the highest level of martial arts. In the final stages of the elimination tournament, Kanon mastered the "no-beat" technique and used it to fight against Kanou and Kuroki Gensai, making it the core technique of her last two battles.

However, the state of no beat was a product of Kanon being pushed to the limit by Kanao Aki, resulting in a high level of mental concentration. In the months following the final match, Kanon returned to her daily life and gradually distanced herself from martial arts training, and she did become somewhat lax. In a situation where she was half-joking and half-seriously talking to Shibukawa Goki, Kanon was no longer able to concentrate to the point of being able to activate no beat.

Recalling her recent experiences, Kanon couldn't help but feel a sense of dread: "Ever since meeting Mr. Honbu, I've become interested in the tournament at the Tokyo Dome Underground Arena. In my current state, I probably wouldn't stand a chance against truly strong opponents! If I go there rashly, the outcome might be disastrous..."

She even thought about more: "If I were to fight Gana again now, could I beat him? What about Master Kuroki? What if I were to fight Shibukawa-sensei to the death? And what about that Yujiro Hanma, who is said to be even more powerful than him..."

Well, in short, after the elimination tournament ended, Kanon was like a top scorer in the college entrance exam. During the summer vacation, she completely abandoned her books, played and ran around like crazy, and enjoyed life. It wasn't until she went to university and touched her textbooks that she realized she had forgotten some of the knowledge she had acquired in high school, and felt very unfamiliar with it. It was difficult for her to get back into studying.

"I might have gotten a little carried away..." Hanon was feeling down, not really paying attention to the dazzling Tokyo night view outside the car window.

Adam could only shrug at this: "Hey, Miss, why are you suddenly so upset? Girls' emotions are so hard to guess."

"Me? A girl?" Hanon was even more frustrated now. She was a man at heart, and she had been mistakenly called a "girl." How could she possibly argue with that?

"No, I just feel like I need to improve. I haven't been practicing my fighting skills enough lately, and I think I've regressed a bit."

"Oh, what's the big deal?" Adam waved his hand dismissively. "Miss, you're so young, you have plenty of time to spare. Besides, you're a fighting prodigy, so what are you worried about?"

Adam's words were indeed very effective, or perhaps Kanon's masculine nature made her easier to coax... In any case, without needing a long explanation, Kanon had already cheered herself up again.

"Thank you, Adam. You're right, I still have plenty of time." With a calmer mindset, Huayin rolled down the car window and began to admire the snow falling outside.

"If I participate in that tournament, there will be three months left... I will become even stronger!"

"Hmm? What are you muttering about, Miss?" Hana spoke to him in a low voice, and Adam could only vaguely hear a few words like "three months".

Hanon smiled slightly, her mood brightening considerably: "It's nothing. By the time you come back from your Christmas break, I'll already be a member of the championship team that won the Japanese Christmas Football Championship~"

Author's Note: Oh dear, I need to ask for leave from everyone here. There will be no update tomorrow, just a day off, because I'm going to embark on my Spring Festival travel rush back to Beijing!

I'm putting on my little mask and putting away my laptop. I hope for a smooth journey, that I don't encounter any disease, and that the pandemic will pass quickly!

Chapter 359, Section 365: Christmas Bowl, Snowman, and Delinquent Boy

The long Christmas Eve has passed, and it snowed all night.

Even on Christmas Day, the weather remained gloomy with a few snowflakes falling, but the high school football players in Japan were already fired up. Players from various teams and fans of American football flocked to the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, filling the historic stadium to capacity for the annual Christmas Bowl game.

As usual, Kanon and Miho arrived at the stadium together.

"Wow, that's amazing!" Before even entering the stadium, Miho pointed and exclaimed in amazement. There were two huge snowmen piled up outside the entrance tunnel, representing the mascots of the Imperial Black Alexander team and the Deimon Demon Bat team, standing facing each other on the east and west sides, which was truly spectacular.

Hanon nodded and praised, "The organizers really put a lot of effort into making such an exquisite snowman overnight!"

Her words were overheard by a high school student registering for entry, who turned around and corrected her, "Hey! What organizer? The snow sculpture by Teishi Black was made by them, and the one by Deimon was made by our Thief Academy people overnight!"

"Oh, I see." Kanon had seen that person a few times. He was the captain of the Thief Chameleon Team, named Hazuki Rui. He was a delinquent, but also a very hardworking American football player. He was both an enemy and a friend of Hiruma and Deimon. Before Kanon joined the team, the two sides had a deep bond. Making the snowman this time was also out of this friendship that developed from fighting.

After saying this, Ye Zhu ignored Hanon and led a group of his underlings into the arena. Hanon and Miho also slowly walked into the arena, remarking as they went that the Thief Academy group was really hardworking.

"I heard that the Imperial Black Football Club has six teams with a total of 256 players, which is a huge roster. It's not surprising that they made such a big snowman overnight. What's really amazing is that a dozen or so players made a work of the same size overnight. I didn't expect these delinquents to have such strong perseverance!"

"Drink!" Suddenly, another person heard Hana's voice and turned around to shout, "So what if we're delinquents? Others say we've never lacked willpower and determination!"

He was a young man with a pompadour hairstyle and wearing a special forces uniform. Judging from his attire, he belonged to a biker gang or similar group, clearly a former delinquent. However, he was already quite old, definitely not a high school student, and was probably a professional thug...

Miho, who was always rather timid, hugged Kanon tightly: "That person really speaks loudly."

Like Ye Zhu, this biker gang member ignored Hanon and the other two after finishing his sentence and walked straight into the arena, accompanied by a group of his underlings.

"Brother Chiharu, why are we here to watch American football?"

"Since we're just killing time anyway, why not watch a game? American football is a sport of tough guys clashing, it's got a lot of excitement!"