One Punch Man: Started with Saitama as his apprentice

Although she was resisting to take part in this ninja exam.

But facing those powerful elders, they were powerless to resist.

Maybe, for her.

This is also a good destination.

If there is any regret.

That means I never got to see my brother again.

and also……

No settlement with that guy!

Chen Ming's figure suddenly appeared in Kyoko's mind.

The corners of his mouth unconsciously rose slightly.

"Kyoko, are you asleep?!"

Chapter 254 So-called Friends

"Yuriko?!"

Listening to the noise coming from outside the door.

Kyoko gathered her thoughts, sat up, put on a coat and walked out.

"It's so late, why are you here?"

Kyoko opened the door and looked at Yuriko standing outside, a rare smile appearing on her face.

Yuriko.

He is one of the few, or even the only, person she can call a friend in the village.

But after she made those shocking remarks.

Yuriko is no longer in contact with her.

Kyoko could understand this.

After all, once you get involved with her.

I am afraid I will be isolated by other people in the village.

So, she didn't blame Yuriko.

"Can I go in and talk?"

Yuriko looked around behind her and lowered her voice a bit.

"come in."

Kyoko nodded and welcomed Yuriko in.

"Actually, the reason I came here this time is because I want to tell you something."

Yuriko walked into the house.

He raised his head and stared straight at Kyoko in front of him.

"what's up?"

Kyoko poured a glass of water and brought it over.

"I hope you can be my opponent during the assessment!"

Yuriko didn't say much and spoke directly.

"You want me to be your opponent?!"

Kyoko was stunned.

Shock flashed across his face.

I stared at my friend in front of me in a daze, and suddenly found that my friend had become very unfamiliar.

"That's right. It doesn't matter who gets the advantage. It's better to be my opponent! At least, we are friends! Sacrificing you to save me, isn't this what friends should do?!"

Yuriko seemed to be talking about something insignificant.

There wasn't even the slightest fluctuation in his tone.

Kyoko's eyes were complicated and she stood there silently.

She no longer knew what to say.

I don’t even know what else to say.

"The matter is settled."

Yuriko said something and stood up to leave.

I was worried that someone would find out soon.

"Yuriko, can I ask you a question, one last question?"

Kyoko took a deep breath.

He raised his head, called out to Yuriko and walked to the door to leave.

"what?"

Yuriko frowned.

Stop.

"From childhood to adulthood, have you ever truly considered me a friend?"

There was a hint of hope in Kyoko's eyes.

"Maybe. I'll take care of tomorrow's matter, please."

Yuriko shrugged indifferently, threw down a few words, and left quickly.

The hope in Kyoko's eyes was instantly shattered.

The whole person leaned against the wall and sat on the ground.

Tears silently slid down her face.

Cover your face with your hands.

It turns out that she had been just being sentimental all along.

Maybe from the beginning.

Yuriko just treated her as a chess piece to be used in the assessment.

after all.

Yuriko's strength is not that strong.

Meet other opponents.

There is no 100% certainty.

Only against her.

Facing her, who, in the eyes of outsiders, never liked to learn ninjutsu and had no real strength.

Only then can you have absolute confidence.

"Kyoko, don't you like ninjutsu? Neither do I. How about we go catch butterflies?!"

"Kyoko, don't you think these flowers are beautiful?! They're for you."

"Kyoko, you are my best friend~"

"Kyoko, ..."

Scenes of the two of them getting along together flashed before their eyes.

But at the moment.

All these images turned into nothing.

Whatever.

Yuriko was right about one thing.

For her who wanted to die.

It makes no difference who dies at their hands.

Rather than taking advantage of others.

It’s better to give it to old friends.

At least, they had so many good memories before.

After thinking about it.

Kyoko wiped away her tears.

Lie back on the bed and fall asleep.

In the dream, I met my brother whom I hadn’t seen for many years.

She also saw the guy named Chen Ming who had snatched her prey before.

in fact.

If you don't steal prey.

Still pretty good.

now.

Sonic the Hedgehog and Chen Ming were still traveling at full speed.

"How much longer?!"

Chen Ming looked at the eastern sky which was about to turn white.

I asked Sonic, who was leading the way.

"Keep up the speed, we'll be there in about six hours!"

After a night of intense travel.

Sonic the Hedgehog's face was pale, and his voice was filled with fatigue and weakness.

My legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

I really want to stop and rest.

But when I think about my sister who is in danger, her life may be in danger at any time.

No matter how hard or tiring it is, you must grit your teeth and persevere.

I have to rescue my sister no matter what!

Even if I am struck to death, it would be fine!

"Let's take a break first."

Looking at Sonic the Hedgehog who is completely exhausted.

Chen Ming persuaded.

In this state, I can catch up.

I'm afraid there's nothing that can be done.

It’s better to take a break and adjust your state.

"I can't rest, I have to go save my sister..."

Sonic the Speedster shook his head.

I just said a few words.

Everything went dark before his eyes and he collapsed due to exhaustion.