Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

Donovan shouted.

He won't give up so easily, Fim. Just wait and see, "DOATEC" will be his again sooner or later!

"Mr. Donovan, look ahead!"

Miyako suddenly pointed ahead and said something. Donovan looked ahead in confusion and saw what appeared to be a dark shadow standing on the sea in the distance.

Standing on the sea?

Donovan paused for a moment, then saw the dark figure rushing towards the speedboat.

The shadowy figure was incredibly fast; Donovan didn't even have time to react before it reached the speedboat and kicked the speedboat, which was traveling at full speed, into the air.

The speedboat soared high into the air, and Donovan and Miyako used all their strength to grab onto things in the cabin to secure themselves.

Just as the speedboat reached its highest point, the dark figure leaped high into the air and kicked the bottom of the speedboat again.

With a "whoosh," the speedboat flew up like a cannonball, heading towards the frozen giant ship and crashing heavily into it.

The speedboat landed on the deck of the giant ship and had a close encounter with the deck.

"boom!"

The explosion was accompanied by a burst of flames, and today the "Freedom Survivor" is destined to face many disasters.

A dark figure landed on the giant ship, and amidst the flames, Donovan helped the heavily injured Miyako out.

"Huh? You're still alive?"

The shadowy figure exclaimed in surprise, looking at Donovan, then suddenly realized, "Oh, so that's what kind of weird clothes he's wearing!"

Donovan's suit was burned in the fire, revealing the combat suit he was wearing underneath. It was thanks to this combat suit that Donovan survived the impact and explosion. Miyako was just unlucky and was severely injured in the impact.

Upon seeing the shadowy figure, Donovan immediately recognized him by his appearance: "You are...you are the 'darkness' who has been destroying my research institute!"

Gouki coldly replied, "Exactly."

Donovan was going crazy. He couldn't help but say, "I only captured a few members of your 'Dark' group to use as experimental subjects. Is it really necessary for you to hunt me down to this extent?"

"Ok?"

Akuma paused for a moment, then said, "Is that so? But I heard it's because the Weapons Group snatched the geisha he had his eye on, and out of revenge, they killed a lot of Weapons Group members and sent threatening letters..."

"what?"

Now it was Donovan's turn to be stunned. When did he get his geisha stolen by the weapons team and then killed in revenge...?

Suddenly, an idea flashed in Donovan's mind.

So that's how it is, so that's how it is... That's why I kept urging Miyako to come to Paris but she never did, that's why Miyako kept delaying letting me see "Kokoro," so that's how it is...

The rage in Donovan's eyes was fiercer than the flames burning on the speedboat behind him.

Miyako had already slowly woken up. She was also a fighter. Although she had neglected martial arts training in recent years, her body was still very strong, which was why she was able to survive such a strong impact and explosion.

As soon as Miyako woke up, she was met with Donovan's angry gaze.

"It's all because of you, woman!"

A sharp sword extended from the sleeve of Donovan's combat suit and pierced Miyako's heart. Before Miyako could even understand what was happening, she was instantly killed.

After killing Miyako, Donovan said to Akuma, "I didn't do those things, it was this woman. I've killed her. Take me to see someone in charge of your 'Darkness.' I can join your 'Darkness,' help you modify your bodies, and make you stronger. Believe me, I can do it. We've always been partners, we..."

"Who cares about you? I'm just here to kill people!"

Akuma didn't even bother with Donovan, and smashed Donovan's head with a single punch. Donovan was dead.

Chapter 703 Another Pair of Star-crossed Lovers

After killing Donovan, Akuma roared to the sky, his roar so loud that it reverberated for miles around, making the eardrums of the fighters on the distant cruise ship ache.

"Who is that? What happened on that ship?"

Mai Shiranui covered her ears with her hands. The howl contained astonishing internal energy. If someone without internal energy heard it, it wouldn't matter. But for someone with internal energy, the internal energy in the howl would resonate with the internal energy of a fighter, causing their internal energy to become unstable. Moreover, the higher the internal energy, the greater the impact.

Li Xin sighed and said to Mai Shiranui and the others, "They came looking for me. I'll be right back, so don't worry."

After saying that, Li Xin moved like lightning, stepping directly into the air and flying towards the frozen "Freedom Survivor".

With his feet on the deck of the "Freedom Survivor," Li Xin was still thinking about other things.

He didn't actually walk on air just now, but rather used the power of the "Scripture of Wisdom that Can Transform the Illusory into Reality" to condense some invisible footholds in front of him, and he came here by stepping on those invisible footholds.

This "Scripture of Wisdom that Controls All Laws and Their Origins" is truly wondrous. Rather than martial arts, it is more like magic, and it is magic that martial artists can practice.

After Li Xin boarded the ship, Hao Gui looked at Li Xin and said, "I've finished my business here, now you and I can begin our duel."

Faced with Akuma's challenge to a fight, Li Xin did not respond immediately, but instead looked at Donovan and Miyako lying on the ground.

"How did this woman die?"

Li Xin asked.

He didn't even ask if it was Akuma who killed her. With Li Xin's sharp eyesight, how could he not see that Miyako died from a sword wound?

Gouki replied, "That man killed him. What, was he someone you knew?"

Li Xin sighed: "She is my friend's mother."

He had already told Hayabusa to spare Miyako's life, but before Hayabusa could even make a move, Miyako encountered Akuma, that wicked star. And Akuma didn't kill her; she was ultimately killed by her accomplice. What a tragedy!

"Oh, I see... It's alright, I've already avenged your friend, so put his mind at ease."

Gouki was completely unconcerned about the underworld.

For a martial arts fanatic like Akuma, he doesn't care about anything else except martial arts. Even if his own brother or son stands in front of him, he will only care about how strong they are. If they are too weak, he will not be interested at all.

Li Xin was somewhat helpless at Akuma's words, but he knew that Akuma was just like that, so he didn't bother to say anything and said to Noga, "Fight here?"

"Fight right here."

Gouki was itching for a fight and couldn't wait any longer.

Previously, he was trampled over by Li Xin as if he were just a roadside animal, which was a disgrace in Akuma's life. He went to participate in the "KOF" tournament to avenge this humiliation. Although he failed to avenge himself, he overcame the difficulties that had been troubling him and became an extraordinary powerhouse.

Now, Akuma has raised his strength to an unprecedented level, and this time, he is going to have a real battle with Li Xin.

"it is good!"

Li Xin did not refuse and readily agreed.

On one hand, he owed Hao Gui a favor because he had been saved by Hao Gui during his duel with Wu Ji. On the other hand, he had just mastered a new martial art and had been looking for an extraordinary expert to test it on.

He couldn't bear to hit Mori, but Gouki was tough and thick-skinned, so he was just right.

Before the war began, Li Xin returned the bodies of Donovan and Miyako to the cruise ship. Although the two deserved to die, the debts were settled after death, and there was no need to desecrate their bodies.

As the battle began, Li Xin stomped his left foot, causing a piece of debris from a speedboat to fly up in front of him. At the same time, he stretched out his hands and placed the debris between his palms.

Hao Gui was puzzled, not understanding what Li Xin was up to.

Electric arcs crackled between Li Xin's palms, and the fragment suspended between them suddenly shot out with such force and speed that even Hao Gui was greatly surprised.

The fragments shot out, and although Gouki was not unable to dodge them, he insisted on testing Li Xin's move. So he gathered his strength in both palms, and a black and purple energy wave rushed towards Li Xin. It was his signature move, "Gouko Hadouken"!

The energy wave collided with the fragments shot by Li Xin, unleashing an astonishing impact. Surprisingly, the result was evenly matched, which surprised Hao Gui once again.

This was his signature move, while the fragment was just something Li Xin casually shot out. Could it be that the difference between the two was that great?

It worked!

Li Xin was overjoyed when he saw the power of the fragments.

Previously, when Li Xin comprehended the ability to control electromagnetic force from the "Thunderbolt Divine Skill", he had always wanted to try to launch a "railgun", but he had never succeeded. The fastest speed of the projectiles he fired was only three times the speed of sound, which was far from the speed of seven times or more that a "railgun" could theoretically reach.

Li Xin summarized the reason for his failure: he was unable to generate a strong current in a very short time.

This has nothing to do with strength, but rather with precision. Only when Li Xin can more accurately control electromagnetic force can he make a powerful current flow in a shorter time and generate enough force to launch the cannonball.

Li Xin originally thought that this problem would take a long time to solve, but perhaps it was fate. Soon, Li Xin learned the "Scripture of Wisdom on the Root of All Laws" from Mao Lixia.

This "Mastery of the Roots of All Laws" can not only enhance and refine spiritual power, but also has the method to control all things. After practicing it, Li Xin found that his ability to control electromagnetic force had also improved. However, he did not have the time and energy to try it because he was dealing with Vega. Now that Vega's matter has been resolved and Akuma has reappeared, let him be Li Xin's touchstone!

And the result of this test was beyond imagination; the speed of that attack was actually more than ten times the speed of sound!

Although this move requires preparation and is a long-range attack, it is probably not very useful against extraordinary powerhouses whose speed is generally several times the speed of sound, but this move is interesting!

Isn't it interesting to apply science to martial arts?

Hao Gui looked at Li Xin, who was beaming with excitement, and suddenly grinned: "You always manage to come up with something interesting. No wonder that kid Wu Ji is always thinking about you!"

Li Xin shuddered: "Watch your words! What do you mean 'unforgettable'? We're both grown men!"

Hao Gui ignored Li Xin's protests, clenched his fists, and said to Li Xin, "You showed me some new tricks, so I have to show you some new things too. Come on, try my newly learned special move!"

As soon as the word "ba" was uttered, Hao Gui rushed in front of Li Xin, his fists whistling through Li Xin's face, his momentum terrifying.

Li Xin met fist to fist with a powerful punch, accompanied by an astonishing roar, which was the "Roar of the Tiger Emperor Fist" – "A Roar Shakes the Mortal World"!

After exchanging heavy punches, both Li Xin and Gouki were forced to take a few steps back. Li Xin couldn't help but ask, "What kind of fist technique is this? It doesn't seem to be your 'Hadouken' style?"

Akuma didn't hide anything and said directly, "This is a fist technique I learned from 'Darkness' after joining 'Darkness,' called 'Killing Fist.'"

"'Darkness,' you've joined 'Darkness'?"

Li Xin was surprised for a moment, but then he thought about Akuma's style... well, it seems to suit him quite well.

Putting aside the question of why Akuma joined the "Darkness," Li Xin commented, "Your 'Killing Fist' is indeed full of killing intent, and it matches your 'Killing Intent Wave' perfectly."

"Yes."

Hao Gui nodded and said to Li Xin, "That move just now was 'Killing Intent.' There are two more moves after that: 'Killing God' and 'Extinction.' Try them out."

As he spoke, Gouki raised his fist and attacked again, his fist technique filled with even more killing intent, enveloping Gouki in a dark killing aura.

Akuma was indeed not without murderous intent; rather, he concealed it, waiting for the right moment to unleash it.

Li Xin thought to himself.

The powerful and fierce Hao Gui Fist struck Li Xin like a tidal wave. Li Xin dared not be careless and immediately followed up with the second move of the "Tiger Roaring Emperor Fist".

The second move of "Tiger Roaring Emperor Fist" is called "Roaring Again Overturns Lakes and Seas". The fist force is like the waves of lakes and seas, continuous and endless. Hao Gui's "God of Slaughter" fist force is fierce and domineering, but it is still constantly eliminated and neutralized in the face of the surging fist force.

"Excellent boxing skills! Now watch my third move!"

Knowing that the "God of Slaughter" could not defeat Li Xin, Hao Gui changed his fist stance and unleashed an even stronger killing move: "Kill!"

With the "Extinction" move, the Hao Gui Fist became even more ferocious, breaking through Li Xin's "Re-roar Overturning Lakes and Seas". Li Xin quickly changed his move, his body like fire, which was the "Fire God Strike" variation of the "Three Roars of Ghosts".

The air boiled, and flames rose like clouds. The high temperature brought by "Fire God Pi" caused the ice sealing the giant ship to begin to melt, releasing water vapor like mist.

Such high temperatures were unbearable even for Akuma, who had been training in the extremely hot environment of "Hellfire Island" for many years. However, given Akuma's personality, he would not back down no matter what.

"Killing Fist" broke through Li Xin's "Lake and Sea Overturning", but it could not break through Li Xin's "Fire God Splitting". So, let's use a fist technique that is stronger than "Killing Fist"!

Facing the waves of fire, Gouki advanced instead of retreating, transforming into a giant fist and charging towards Li Xin. His momentum was so strong that he was invincible, splitting all the waves of fire apart.

Li Xin raised his arm to block, but Hao Gui's punch came down hard, knocking Li Xin dozens of meters away. The giant wheel shattered where the punch passed, a shocking sight.

"If 'Killing Fist' can't do anything to you, then try 'Fist of the Void,' which is even stronger than 'Killing Fist'!"

Akuma said loudly.

Li Xin shook his arm and found it numb. He had been pretending to be poisoned and had been bombarded by Nuga and Vega for a long time without any problems. However, Hao Gui's punch, "Fist of the Void," made Li Xin truly feel the pain.

"Impressive fist technique. Is this move called 'Fist Strike the Void'?"

Li Xin asked.

Gouki nodded: "This is a style of boxing created more than four hundred years ago by 'Kendo God,' the ultimate master of Japanese boxing. I am also a beginner and dare not say that I have fully grasped its essence. Today, I will have you test your skills on me. Don't disappoint me!"

Compared to the "Killing Fist," the "Fist of the Void" lacks a menacing killing intent; it possesses only pure power and sheer strength, making it many times more troublesome than the "Killing Fist."

"it is good!"

Li Xin nodded emphatically and let out a long roar, gathering all his strength.

The roar was deafening. Li Xin's internal energy spread with the roar, and the surrounding seawater was stirred up by the roar, surging and churning. The cracks in the giant ship under his feet began to widen and gradually collapsed.

But this is only the change at sea; the changes in the sky are even more astonishing.

Within the visible boundary, dark clouds surged, thick as ink, swallowing all the light between heaven and earth. Countless waterspouts, reaching from the sky to the sea, swirled and danced around the giant ship, making the ship, which served as a battlefield, even more precarious.

On the distant cruise ship, the fighters, witnessing this apocalyptic scene, couldn't help but swallow hard. Was this still within the realm of martial arts? Or was it some kind of metaphysics?

Li Xin, having gathered his full strength, said to Hao Gui, "Come on! Take my 'Devastating Roar of the Heavens'!"