Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

Li Xin clenched his fist, also very interested in the battle against Mai Shiranui.

He was well aware of his problem: he lacked experience. He needed to fight more skilled opponents to quickly improve his strength, so he was eager to fight Mai Shiranui.

"Alright, let's go to an open area."

Mai Shiranui believed in Li Xin. She had also noticed early on that Li Xin's internal strength was quite impressive. She was worried that fighting in the dojo's martial arts hall would damage the building. She was already so poor that she couldn't even afford to pay the rent. If the martial arts hall was damaged, she wouldn't have the money to repair it. No, not to mention repairing the building, she might even be kicked out by the landlord first.

Li Xin and Mai Shiranui shared the same idea: to fight in an open area so that neither side would be too afraid to fight.

So, the group went to the open space outside the martial arts school. Li Xin and Mai Shiranui stood ten steps apart, while Ai Kisugi and Yuri Sakazaki stood far to the side. Ai Kisugi originally wanted to get closer to see the battle between Li Xin and Mai Shiranui more clearly, but Yuri Sakazaki stopped her.

"Don't get so close, you might get accidentally hurt."

Yuri Sakazaki said to Ai Kisei.

Lai Sheng Ai was puzzled. She was already standing far enough away, at least ten meters away from them. Wasn't that enough? Any further and she wouldn't be able to see them at all!

However, Ai Kisaki's strength was definitely no match for Yuri Sakazaki's, so she was pulled away by Yuri Sakazaki to a more distant place.

After Li Xin got into position, Mai Shiranui smiled slightly, grabbed the collar of her kimono, and yanked it off completely.

Li Xin couldn't help but shift his gaze to the side, because he had heard Crocodile (in a cheeky tone) say that Japanese women don't wear anything under their kimonos.

"Okay, look over here, I'm wearing clothes underneath!"

Mai Shiranui's playful voice came from the other side. Li Xin couldn't help but turn around and found that although Mai Shiranui was wearing clothes, they were extremely revealing. The red and white strips of cloth could barely cover the most crucial parts. Although the lower body had a front hem, it was not much wider than Li Xin's palm. Her two fair, firm, long and rounded thighs were not covered at all.

Yeah, I did wear something, but it's not much different from not wearing anything at all. If I had to say, the way it's subtly revealing is actually more alluring than not wearing anything at all...

Li Xin shook his head slightly, clearing his mind of distracting thoughts.

Seeing that Li Xin was wavering, Mai Shiranui picked up a folding fan and winked at him: "Bring it on!"

Kiyoshi Ai's eyes widened as she saw Mai Shiranui suddenly change into such a shameless outfit. She exclaimed excitedly, "Doesn't she feel ashamed dressed like that?!"

"This is the core of the 'Shiranui-ryu' ninjutsu: to charm the enemy!"

Yuri Sakazaki explained to Ai Kisaki.

Kiyosa Ai swallowed hard, then asked cautiously, "What if I join the 'Shiranui School'..."

"Of course I have to wear the same clothes as Xiaowu!"

Yuri Sakazaki winked at Ai Kisugi.

Is it too late for me to quit now?

I'm terrified in my next life. I feel like the sect I'm going to join is awful in every way!

Despite wearing revealing clothes and making provocative gestures towards Li Xin, Mai Shiranui's inner thoughts were not as composed as she appeared.

How embarrassing! I want to die!

Mai Shiranui screamed in her heart.

She was a dignified woman, but because the core of the "Shiranui-ryu" ninjutsu was to distract the enemy with gorgeous and alluring movements and catch them off guard, she had to do it this way.

Mai Shiranui lost both her parents at a young age and was raised by her grandparents. She learned the "Shiranui-ryu" ninjutsu and boxing from her grandfather and the traditional skills of Japanese women from her grandmother. After her grandparents died, the things they left behind became Mai Shiranui's most precious possessions.

After her grandmother died, Mai Shiranui was left with a hairpin, which she cherished and wore every day. What her grandfather left her was the "Shiranui-ryu" dojo, so she had to protect it.

However, the dojo is rented, and a considerable amount of rent has to be paid every month. So, besides practicing, Mai Shiranui worries about how to pay the rent every day. Her main purpose in participating in that inexplicable "KOF" tournament was to obtain the tournament's prize money. Of course, she also wanted to boost the reputation of the "Shiranui School".

Unfortunately, in the end, she only managed to acquire some gold and silver treasures, and most of them were given to her other friend King, who needed the money more. Although this solved her immediate problem, she is now in financial straits again. Therefore, Mai Shiranui is determined to get Kiyosu Ai, a disciple whose looks meet the "Shiranui School" selection criteria and who is also "rich."

The weather in April wasn't too hot yet. A gentle breeze blew by, and Mai Shiranui, dressed in overly light clothing, felt a slight chill. At the same time, the hem of her clothes fluttered in the wind, making some things even more visible.

We must remain calm; if we ourselves feel wavering, then we've already lost!

Feeling a little embarrassed, Mai Shiranui said to herself, while simultaneously turning to Li Xin, who was still standing there without making a move, and said, "Are you still going to fight or not? I'm not planning on letting you lose!"

Let's end this battle quickly so she can change out of this public execution-like outfit sooner.

Li Xin took a deep breath and said to Mai Shiranui, "Then I'll have to offend you!"

He originally didn't want to fight, after all, fighting against Mai Shiranui dressed like that was really...

However, Li Xin quickly changed his mind. He could back down now, but what if he encountered such an opponent in the future? Would he back down then? No one knew what the future held, so he had to be prepared to face any changes.

Thinking about it this way, Li Xin felt that this battle was a very important trial for him.

Mai Shiranui assumed a fighting stance. The purpose of this battle was to let Ai Shiranui witness Mai Shiranui's strength, so Li Xin could only cooperate with Mai Shiranui, tensing his body, and then suddenly rushed towards Mai Shiranui like an arrow.

"The body is like a bow, and the fist is like an arrow"—this is one of the key principles of power generation in Bajiquan.

Although Li Xin's punch was fast, Mai Shiranui's movements were even faster. She flipped over and leaped up to avoid Li Xin's punch, and at the same time grabbed Li Xin's shoulder from above. After landing on the ground, she threw the still-unresponsive Li Xin with a back throw.

Li Xin was shocked by Mai Shiranui's speed, but his reaction was equally quick. He recovered from mid-air and landed steadily, but he felt uneasy as soon as he landed. He quickly stretched out his palm to block the folding fan that Mai Shiranui was thrusting at him.

But Mai Shiranui's fan thrusts weren't limited to just that one. As she danced, fluttering like a butterfly, her folding fan repeatedly stabbed at Li Xin amidst her gorgeous and alluring dance steps.

"Dancing like a butterfly, stabbing like a bee"—this is the true core of the "Shiranui-ryu" ninjutsu.

Li Xin kept parrying, but because he was not as fast as Mai Shiranui, he eventually lost his defense and was hit by Mai Shiranui's repeated attacks on several acupoints on his arm and shoulder.

If an ordinary person were struck in such an acupoint, their arms would likely be immobilized, leaving them at the mercy of Mai Shiranui. However, Li Xin was protected by the "Wedding Dress Divine Skill," and his powerful internal energy not only protected his acupoints, preventing him from being affected, but also invaded Mai Shiranui's hands through the folding fan, causing her to feel a burning pain.

What's wrong with this person? His internal energy is so incredibly strong.

Mai Shiranui was also greatly shocked. Although she was skilled in using flames, those flames were essentially ninjutsu performed through various tools. Her own internal energy was not pure yang internal energy. Although she had a certain resistance to fire and heat, she was still injured by Li Xin's internal energy.

Fortunately, it was just a minor injury and did not affect Mai Shiranui's fighting ability. After suffering a few losses, Mai Shiranui immediately changed tactics. Instead of using the folding fan to stab, she raised her knee and kicked from top to bottom. At the same time, she used ninjutsu to ignite flames and used the flames to draw a fire wheel, forcing Li Xin to retreat.

"It's not over yet!"

Mai Shiranui leaped into the air and twisted her body, seemingly defying the laws of physics, as she swooped down towards Li Xin.

At this moment, Li Xin's vision was obscured by the flames, and he did not see Mai Shiranui's move at all. He was hit squarely by Mai Shiranui, who pressed her advantage and spread out her folding fan to dance gracefully, launching a series of attacks on Li Xin.

Li Xin withstood Mai Shiranui's attacks one after another, but he wasn't idle either. He was constantly gathering his strength, and when Mai Shiranui's combo began to exhaust itself, Li Xin knew his opportunity had come. He immediately unleashed the "Wedding Dress Divine Skill," forcing Mai Shiranui back and simultaneously attacking her.

Mai Shiranui was sent flying by Lee Shin's powerful internal force, immediately suffering serious internal injuries. Internal force was not Mai Shiranui's forte; she was better at using gorgeous moves and ninjutsu in combination to defeat her enemies with speed, leaving them overwhelmed. However, if she could not defeat her enemies quickly and had to fight a protracted battle, it would be fatal for Mai Shiranui, who was lacking in strength and endurance.

No, I can't lose. My future top disciple is watching!

Unwilling to accept defeat and be seen as a "loser" in front of Ai, Mai Shiranui mustered her inner strength, disregarding her injuries, and used her hands to brace herself against the ground to stop her momentum. She then bounced back in front of Li Xin, and during the vacuum period when Li Xin's inner strength was released, she used her feet to clamp Li Xin's head and flung him into the air. At the same time, she also leaped up, and flames bloomed in the sky, like a phoenix spreading its wings, flying towards Li Xin.

A massive shockwave struck, nearly causing Kisugi Ai to fall. Sakazaki Yuri quickly stepped in front of Kisugi Ai, shielding her from the impact.

"So, now you know why I made you retreat so far, right?"

Yuri Sakazaki said to Ai Kisugi, while muttering to herself, "Mai is really going all out for her new disciple!"

The firelight flashed and disappeared, but the smoke and dust continued to billow, and the sounds of fighting did not stop. Finally, a figure was driven out of the smoke and dust; it was Li Xin.

"Brother Ashin, are you alright?"

Upon seeing Li Xin being defeated, Lai Sheng Ai quickly stepped forward to express her concern.

"Ah, I'm fine."

Li Xin, kneeling on one knee, touched his nose and wiped away the blood.

Chapter 42 The New Uniform of the Shiranui School

"Haha, I won!"

Mai Shiranui was panting heavily, her originally rosy face now pale, but her spirits were extremely high, and her laughter was very loud.

I won! I won! The revival of the Shiranui School begins today!

Mai Shiranui shouted in her heart.

After wiping the blood from his nose, Li Xin stood up and said to Mai Shiranui, "That's right, you won."

There's nothing to be resentful about; a loss is a loss, and Li Xin can only accept it.

After admitting defeat, Li Xin said to Ai, "Ai, you have seen the strength of this Miss Shiranui. Whether you want to become her disciple is up to you."

Love in the next life is caught in a dilemma.

Okay, Kisugi Ai saw everything Mai Shiranui did just now, and she was extremely satisfied with Mai Shiranui's strength, but...

Mai Shiranui picked up the kimono she had thrown on the ground, dusted it off, and put it back on, regaining her previous dignified and beautiful appearance. She said to Ai, "Ai, what are you waiting for? Join our 'Shiranui School'! I guarantee I can train you into a powerful female ninja!"

Putting aside the female ninja, can I choose not to wear that shameful outfit?

"I love you in the next life," she murmured to herself.

However, compared to that superficial shame, the helplessness of not being able to help her family made Kisaki Ai feel even more ashamed, so she said, "Okay, I'll join your school!"

As she spoke, Kisugi Ai took out a bundle of 10,000 yen bills from her handbag and handed them to Mai Shiranui: "Here, this is my tuition!"

Li Xin and Mai Shiranui's eyes lit up. The latter immediately snatched the money from Ai's hand, then realized that her behavior was a bit inappropriate. She chuckled awkwardly as she put the money away and said, "Ai, now that you've joined my 'Shiranui-ryu,' let me take you to choose a gi first."

Mai Shiranui made a fortune at the "KOF" tournament and excitedly ordered a batch of gi. However, she didn't receive any of them as disciples, so the gi just sat in her closet collecting dust. Now that a disciple has finally arrived, she naturally wants to bring her love to make those gi come back to life.

Upon hearing Mai Shiranui mention the taekwondo robe, Ai Kisei asked warily, "Is that the taekwondo robe you were wearing just now?"

Seeing Ai's expression, Mai Shiranui knew that she was somewhat averse to their "Shiranui-ryu" uniform. A hint of embarrassment appeared on her beautiful face: "Yes, that's right. The boys' uniforms are a little different, but the girls' are all the same. However, there are still many choices in terms of color!"

"Can I not wear that kind of martial arts uniform...?"

In the next life, I'll love you pitifully.

She was very satisfied with the "Shiranui-ryu" martial arts style; the moves were gorgeous and extremely fast, which suited Kisugi Ai's taste perfectly. However, she just couldn't accept the gi.

"But this is a rule passed down through generations of our 'Shiranui School'..."

Mai Shiranui was also in a very difficult position.

"I can pay more tuition!"

Kisugi Ai then took out another million yen from her handbag—she was truly "sincere" in coming to become an apprentice this time!

Mai Shiranui swiftly pocketed the one million yen from Ai Kisaki's hand, then said, "...But now it's a new era, and new eras have their own aesthetics, so it's not like they can't be changed!"

Li Xin gave Mai Shiranui a deep look.

What a flexible set of ancestral rules!

Seeing that Mai Shiranui agreed to modify the style of her gi, Ai Kisugi no longer hesitated at all about joining the "Shiranui School". She said to Mai Shiranui, "Great, Mai-sama, let's become disciples now!"

Little Wu's Master, Little Wu's Master...

The moment Mai called out "Little Mai Master," she was completely captivated.

It's not easy! After all these years, the Shiranui School finally has a new disciple after her!

"Alright, let's not delay any longer. Let's quickly prepare for the apprenticeship ceremony and then make you a new martial arts robe!"

Mai Shiranui excitedly grabbed Ai Kisugi and started running towards the martial arts gym.

Seeing that there was nothing more for him to do, Li Xin said to the somewhat bewildered Lai Sheng'ai, "Xiao Ai, you stay here and get used to things. I won't stay with you any longer."

After saying this, Li Xin was about to leave, but before he could take a step, he was stopped by Mai Shiranui.

"Wait a minute, we'll be designing new uniforms later, and we'll need your feedback!"

Mai Shiranui grabbed Li Xin.

"My opinion?"

Li Xin was stunned. He wasn't a fashion designer, so how could he possibly offer any advice on designing a martial arts uniform for Mai Shiranui?

But Mai Shiranui had her reasons: "You're the only guy here right now, so of course we need to ask for your opinion!"

To reiterate, the core principle of "Shiranui-ryu" is "to charm the opponent in order to deliver a fatal blow." This so-called charming of the opponent, of course, refers to the opposite sex. Therefore, their uniforms are designed with the preferences of the opposite sex in mind. The uniform worn by Mai Shiranui was designed by her grandfather based on his many years of experience as a connoisseur of women.

Now that Mai Shiranui is going to redesign her gi for Ai Kisei, she naturally needs male guidance. Otherwise, how can they unleash the core power of their "Shiranui-ryu" style?

"That makes a lot of sense, but can I refuse?"

Li Xin asked.

"Of course not!"

Mai Shiranui resolutely refused, saying, "You just lost to me, so you have to listen to me!"

Do you fighters have this rule?

Li Xin was speechless, but he couldn't resist Mai Shiranui's insistence, and he and Ai Kisugi were pulled into the dojo by her. Yuri Sakazaki found it interesting and followed along.

First, a complicated apprenticeship ceremony was held, and Kisugi Ai officially became a disciple of the "Shiranui School". Then, Shiranui Mai took Kisugi Ai to the room in the backyard of the dojo, leaving Li Xin to wait outside.

Not long after, Mai Shiranui came out, pulling Ai Kisugi, who was covering her chest with her hands. Ai Kisugi blushed and shouted to Li Xin, "Brother Xin, don't look!"