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Goosebumps suddenly rose on the skin beneath the clothes, and breathing became slightly heavier.
The refreshing breeze felt to her like incredibly cold frost and snow.
But the 'coldness' also made Hayasaka Ai's mind clearer, and she completely recalled everything that had happened before. Because it was so clear, she almost experienced the feeling of fainting again. Although she didn't faint again, she still looked like she was in shock.
"Looks like I don't need to explain."
Seeing this, Yato shrugged.
His voice helped Hayasaka Ai shake off the lingering fear from her memory. She took a few deep breaths, barely managing to calm her racing heart, and looked up at Yato.
That strange phenomenon was caused by this man.
But what exactly is that thing?
Gas in a coma?
Or is it a special medicinal gas?
Or is it a special weapon based on a similar principle to a shock bomb?
Just as Hayasaka Ai was trying to analyze the phenomenon of Conqueror's Haki through scientific means, Yato suddenly said, "Take your young lady to the car and wait for me."
"Ok?"
Hayasaka Ai was startled and noticed that Yato's expression was strange. His gaze went past her and looked behind her. In an instant, she understood what was going on. Without saying a word, she quickly carried Kaguya in her arms and left.
I only looked back once I had walked around the flower bed and was almost out of the campus.
Then a group of people in white suits walked up to Yato.
The two sides officially began contact.
"The higher-ups?"
Thinking of the high-ranking special envoy who suddenly changed his attitude and left midway, Hayasaka Ai immediately connected the mysterious group that had appeared at this moment with them.
At that moment, she suddenly noticed a peculiar figure that stood out from the group of people in white suits.
Before Hayasaka Ai could get a good look at her, the other person seemed to sense something and turned to look at her, scrutinizing her with interest through those bright, ruby-like eyes.
"...!?"
Hayasaka Ai felt a chill run from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.
He immediately darted around the corner and escaped from the other party's sight.
Only in this way can the fear that arises in one's heart be effectively alleviated.
"Who exactly is that girl...?"
Once inside the Shinomiya family's car, Hayasaka Ai carefully laid Kaguya flat in the back seat, turned around with a solemn expression, and gazed through the gates of Imperial University, where the figure of that person still lingered in her mind.
Incredibly, she didn't even get a good look at what the other person looked like.
My mind was completely captivated by those bright red eyes.
No matter how hard I try to recall, I can only barely figure out that the other person is a young girl.
"Although he's an extremely dangerous person, if it's that guy... it should be fine, right?" Hayasaka Ai thought subconsciously.
Even she was surprised when she realized what had happened.
When did I let my guard down around that man?
Logically speaking, these are all people I should be wary of and keep away from. In fact, I had similar thoughts when I first arrived. However, in less than half a day, my vigilance has faded to almost nothing.
Where exactly is the problem?
Hayasaka Ai was unaware that this was also a side effect of Conqueror's Haki.
Once awakened, one's spirit will shift from being introverted to being outwardly expressed.
This naturally gives rise to a unique personal charm.
Just like a leader's charisma, it will attract some people to follow voluntarily.
This is the infectious power of the will of someone who possesses Conqueror's Haki.
People who lack willpower and courage are most easily influenced.
As a maid, Hayasaka Ai is used to following orders, so it's not surprising that she would unconsciously lower her guard against Yato.
However, the maid, unaware of the truth, became wary of Yato again because of this strange feeling.
However, due to certain factors, her guardedness can never return to its initial purity...
Chapter 109
Half an hour later, Yato arrived home safely.
Don't rush to take a shower and clean up the marks.
Anyway, Hiratsuka Shizuka won't be off work for a long time.
"System, collect the reward."
The next second, Yato received three mission settlement scrolls, one crystal, and one skill lottery from the system.
"Consumes one crystal to upgrade - Jeet Kune Do".
Yato used the crystal he had just acquired without hesitation.
It crashed into the very martial art he was specializing in.
Both [Storm Kick] and Dark Force are crucial trump cards for me, while [Iron Block], as a defensive skill, can make up for the attribute disadvantage to some extent, but its presence is still weak when the skill level is low.
It often plays a decisive role, originally it was called "Storm Kick".
Now there are several more 'hidden strengths'.
Although these two techniques, one preemptive and one covert, have a clear division of labor and the possibility of accidents is extremely low, those who aspire to become the strongest must always consider how to deal with the situation if their opponent finds a way to break through or if they encounter an opponent who is ineffective.
This is not just needless worry.
This is one of the obstacles that must be overcome.
Since the problem will have to be solved sooner or later, why not try to solve it before suffering losses?
In fact, Yato also found a solution.
That is to strengthen Jeet Kune Do, a technique that can be described as all-purpose. If possible, he also wants to max out Mixed Martial Arts.
In this way, in terms of fighting skills...
It can be said to be powerful in every aspect, without any blind spots.
No matter what situation you encounter in battle, you can quickly find the shortest path to victory.
Yato experienced the importance of skill during the title defense match today.
Even the weakest Thomas X has an attribute value of 9 points. Although he felt sorry for his cheap senior brother, that foul-mouthed bastard was indeed a strong person on the same level as Himuro.
As for Thomas, Yato simply kicked him away with one kick. To be honest, it wasn't as complicated as Duma described. He didn't know anything about power conversion or rebound. He just used the first half of the Tempest Kick to kick Thomas away as if he were air.
But the Duma is different.
He struck a "genocide cut," which, although not perfectly executed, could still easily slice through a human body.
But Duma held on.
Yato's [Storm Kick] already puts a lot of strain on his ankles, and even after leveling up to lv10, the physical modifications that come with the skill enhancement don't reduce the burden much.
Given his current condition, he can only use the full-fledged Tempest Kick 2-3 times in a match at most.
In theory, two times is the limit.
Three times will cause damage to the ankle, but it won't significantly affect your condition.
Yato didn't want to trade his ankle for the other's life.
No need.
He's here to cause trouble, not to win.
After committing murder, not only were their spots revoked, but they were also forced to continue causing destruction.
Adding unnecessary risks.
So he used Jeet Kune Do and mixed martial arts to fight against him. Just as he had said to Dojima Gin at the beginning, if he wanted to win the title defense match more easily, he had to have solid skills.
Yato's skill level is hard to judge for others, but for Duma, it was undoubtedly a tough nut to crack. So, as soon as they started fighting, Duma changed his tactics. However, he did not expect that in addition to his obvious long-range attacks (Storm Kick), Yato also had a hidden close-range attack (Dark Force). Duma was caught off guard and fell into his trap.
If attributes are the foundation of combat, then skills are the foundation of victory.
Yato did indeed feel the power of level 5 Jeet Kune Do.
But it is precisely because it is powerful that it requires more time to study and refine.
Yato didn't know when he would be able to break through to level 6 on his own.
That is the current limit of Jeet Kune Do in actual combat.
Even for him, it would be futile to think about it for less than five years.
Yato couldn't wait that long.
If that were really the case, what would be the point of having a system?
Unlike skills obtained through drawing, such as the enhanced Tempest Kick.
Advancement in Jeet Kune Do involves very little fanfare.
Yato sat cross-legged on the gym floor, his eyes closed, as if he were meditating.
In fact, his breathing became increasingly long and slow.
Standing next to him, you can't even feel his chest rising and falling.
Heart rate dropped significantly.
It jumps once every ten seconds.
This is exactly the same 'diving reflex' state that Yato exhibited when he was training underwater after taking the secret medicine some time ago!
But now it's not going into the water...
This can only mean that Yato's control over his body has been further improved.
Suddenly.
More noticeable changes have emerged.
Beneath Yato's body, the veins bulged violently, as if countless small, dark blue snakes were slithering about.
His body first expanded and then contracted.
It was as if countless subtle changes had all come together and then erupted.
This was repeated dozens of times.
Only then can it be considered back to normal.
Yato opened his eyes, got up and walked to the wall.
This entire wall is made of mirrors.
It was built by Hiratsuka Shizuka in imitation of a dance studio.
She also practices yoga regularly to correct her posture.
Yato, who spends the most time in the gym, is actually the one who uses the mirror the least.
By looking in the mirror, Yato clearly felt the changes in his body.
I neither grew taller nor shorter, neither gained weight nor lost weight.
It looks the same as before.
but……
The body and appearance of today.
There's an indescribable sense of harmony about it.
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