Crossover Anime: Starting with Destroying Kengan

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Ancient Jujutsu is also known as "Killing and Living Techniques".

Whether it's assassination or saving lives.

Strive to be able to use it freely in all aspects.

The key lies in 'control'.

Just as the Self-Manifestation Stream and the Manifestation Stream possess the Secret Sword of Cloud Radiance, pursuing the ultimate speed, the Kushinada Stream's pursuit of control is, in some ways, far more extreme and perverse.

The circulatory system? Muscle tissue? Internal organs? Bones? ... These are things that any expert can manipulate at will, but they simply cannot meet the control requirements of Kushinada-ryu Jujutsu.

One must be able to control every tiny life activity within the body, allowing one's will to penetrate to the cellular level—this is the ideal state pursued by Kushinada-ryu Jujutsu.

The reason why Kushinada Mikumo can maintain such a youthful and beautiful appearance at the age of over ninety is because she has reached this incredible state.

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With such an example before him, Yato was naturally full of enthusiasm.

Although he is still very young, his biological survival instincts are making him yearn for a longer lifespan.

However, as mentioned earlier, the path he needs to take to reach the same level as Kushinada Mikumo is still quite normal.

Putting everything else aside, there's a roadblock in front of us called 'physique'.

His physique, enhanced by the Iron Body, the secret medicine of the Upper Earth Stream, and Jeet Kune Do, is a truly divine weapon. Although Yato's power generation technique is exquisite enough, and he seems to use every part of his body with ease, this is only relative to most fighters and martial artists.

If we limit ourselves to the 'centimeter' level, it is indeed excellent.

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But what if we change it to 'millimeters' and 'micrometers' which are one-thousandth of a millimeter?

The weight of the lead balls hanging from Yato's body wasn't particularly heavy, but the sheer number of them caused the weight to be dispersed, and the extremely thin and sensitive 'thread' served as a bridge to transmit the force.

Therefore, whenever he circulates his Qi and blood, pushing the Qi towards the third stage, most organs and tissues in the body will experience a chain reaction due to the overdeveloped nervous system, especially the muscles.

When the flow of Qi and blood accelerates, the muscles become active and enter their 'optimal state'. As a result, even the slightest fluctuation of Qi will cause ripples, like a gentle breeze on the water. The result is that the shot put rings out, and the cultivation is declared a failure.

What Yato needs to do is to be like Kushinada Mikumo, sitting on the water without making a ripple, that is, to strengthen control over his body movements and completely restrain every bit of force.

The core principle of Kushinada-ryu Jujutsu is "Technique is 100% and Strength is 0%". This "strength is 0%" does not mean not using any force, but rather implies completely concealing and hiding one's strength so that it is not visible to others. "Technique is 100%" naturally means "perfect control of force".

“If you continue training like this, the efficiency will be too slow. Or rather, your current physique is not suitable for practicing Kushina-ryu Jujutsu. I've told you this before, so... what have you thought about? 'Active' or 'Still'?”

Kushina Mikumo opened her eyes, staring intently at her beloved student, and asked earnestly. (Hiroshi)

Chapter 165

Movement and stillness.

These are two opposing and contrasting properties of motion.

In the world where Kushinada Mikumo exists.

Movement and stillness represent two different types of fluctuations in 'qi'.

Every martial artist who possesses 'qi' must choose one of the two.

"I'm still a little confused about the difference between the two."

Yato asked, puzzled.

"On the surface, movement and stillness seem to be two different styles of martial arts, but in reality, they are the laws governing the circulation of Qi and blood." Kushinada Miku raised her hand, dipped her fingers into the water, and slowly rotated them. "To give an example, when you rotate like this, do you think it's 'movement' or 'stillness'?"

"This should be considered 'movement', right?"

Yato frowned and pondered for a moment before speaking.

Kushina Mikumo revealed a faint smile.

"Wrong, this is 'stillness'."

"what?"

“This is what ‘movement’ truly means.”

Before Yato could ask any further questions, she clenched her fist and punched it into the water.

The force was not strong enough to splash water much, only causing a few small splashes.

But it didn't bother her since she was already soaked to the bone.

Seeing this, Yato said thoughtfully:

"In other words, movement and stillness are actually two ways to maximize the effect of 'qi', right? 'Movement' is to concentrate qi at one point and make a short burst, while 'stillness' is to amplify every bit of the effect of 'qi' with relatively stable control. Different methods of use correspond to different qi and blood circulation patterns. The two conflict with each other, and using them at the same time will only lead to incompatibility, resulting in physical collapse and even damage to the mind and spirit."

"exactly."

Kushina Miyun nodded slightly.

"So, have you thought it through? Do you want to change the fluctuations of your Qi, while you're still not completely 'fixed' and there's still time to reverse it?"

"..."

Yato frowned in deep thought.

Although the balance between movement and stillness depends on the circulation of Qi and blood, the choice is entirely up to the individual.

However, martial artists are not born as natural beings. They are influenced by various factors during their growth, and it is not surprising that their temperament changes drastically. Among these factors, the one with the greatest influence is undoubtedly 'martial arts'.

Every martial art has its own style and characteristics. If a gentle person practices Muay Thai, their temperament will inevitably become somewhat cruel over time. Conversely, if a person with a volatile temper practices Aikido, it is only natural that their temperament will become calm and composed over time.

The characteristics of Kushinada-ryu Jujutsu dictate that the vast majority of people who practice this martial art will embark on the path of stillness, but Yato has already reached the second stage of Ki development, and has already shown the characteristics of movement.

The main reason is still 'physical condition'.

Yato's physique determined that he was suited to the 'Way of Movement', but the energy of movement and the Kushinada-ryu Jujutsu were extremely incompatible, which seriously affected his training efficiency.

Otherwise, given his talent in martial arts, how could he possibly find this 'simple' training course so difficult?

That's why Kushinada Miku suggested that he change his own 'fluctuation' and switch to cultivating 'stillness'.

Yato hesitated for no other reason than this.

But if we really want to change the nature of 'fluctuation'.

His first task is to reshape his physique and adjust his body to a form suitable for the "qi of stillness." Otherwise, simply changing the circulation of qi and blood will not achieve a perfect harmony between qi and body, and will be a pointless and inefficient endeavor.

Although in the long run, it is of great benefit to the development of martial arts.

However, there is still a crucial match to fight in the night, and switching to cultivating 'stillness' will inevitably weaken his physical fitness.

At this crucial juncture, with the Kengan Zemei tournament about to begin, letting your attributes decline is tantamount to giving yourself too much of a chance to win and forcibly creating opportunities for your opponent.

Even his own skills, such as [Iron Block] and [Storm Kick], are quite compatible with 'Dynamic Qi', or... are suitable for his current physique. After all, his physique is mostly due to the changes brought about by skill upgrades. If his physique is weakened, the effects of these skills will also be weakened in a roundabout way.

With that in mind, Yato made a decision.

“Master Meiyun, I do not intend to switch to cultivating ‘Qi of Stillness’.”

"……Yeah."

Kushinada Mikumo's expression clearly showed disappointment.

"I had hoped that you would take over my mantle and become the next head of Kushinada-ryu Jujutsu, but it seems that you are planning to forge your own path."

"Isn't this what enlightenment is all about?"

Yato grinned.

“However, Master Meiyun, although I do not intend to give up the ‘dynamic energy’, I am also quite interested in the ‘static energy’.”

"..."

Kushina Mikumo narrowed her eyes, her face remaining completely expressionless.

The air suddenly became incredibly heavy.

It was like dark clouds covering the ground, filled with oppression.

Yato remained expressionless; he had prepared himself for a tirade before uttering those words.

After all, it was an extremely foolish statement and action no matter how you looked at it.

Just moments ago they were talking about how serious the consequences of disturbing fellow practitioners would be, and less than three minutes later they were preparing to test the law on themselves. If it were him who heard his disciple say such a thing, he would definitely kick him on the spot.

Just as Yato was preparing to face the storm.

The cold sunlight shone through the dark clouds.

Yato almost thought he was seeing things.

A strange smile appeared on Kushinada Miku's face, sending chills down one's spine.

"Master Meiyun?"

Kushina Mikumo's mind was too strong; the infectious power of her emotional fluctuations seemed to be able to alter the environment of a local space. The moment she smiled, Yato felt the air freeze, and even his skin began to turn red.

This is because the brain receives incorrect signals and sends corresponding feedback to the body.

Just like a famous experiment.

They cut a person's finger, blindfolded them, and then turned on a tap to simulate the dripping of blood. The person died shortly afterward.

He died because he thought he was 'deserving to die'.

"To be honest, I've always been bothered by the fact that your senior sister, Qianying, wasn't chosen as a [Unity]. I've never understood why."

Kushinada Mikumo suddenly said.

As she spoke, the almost mystical atmosphere dissipated.

“Now I understand… She is only suited to practice my martial arts. Even if she has unimaginable talent and her ability to master the Way of Softness surpasses that of other candidates, her world is too narrow for the sake of [Oneness].

"But you are different. Although you have not yet succeeded, your world is undoubtedly much broader than hers. The reason I took you as my disciple is actually to let you compete for the position of [Unity] and become the successor of the will and martial arts of the highest leader of our [Dark] karate group - One Shadow Nine Fists. At the same time, it is also to eliminate the resentment in my heart."

"The cultivation of movement and stillness... Think about it carefully, the current [Oneness] is such a genius martial artist with dual fluctuations."

So you don't object to my practice of both stillness and movement?

Yato raised an eyebrow.

"Since the goal is to achieve 'unity,' one cannot be limited to just one path. You are now cultivating 'stillness' to practice Kushina-ryu Jujutsu. But what if, after you achieve 'unity' and inherit the skills of your colleagues other than me, you encounter a martial artist skilled in 'movement'? Would you then switch back to cultivating 'movement'?"

Kushinada Miku said bluntly.

"However, with your current physical condition, it is not feasible to cultivate both 'movement' and 'stillness' simultaneously. Therefore, you still need to make some changes to make room for the stillness energy to survive and achieve a balance between the two. This way, you will not hurt yourself due to their conflict."

"How to do it exactly?"

Yato suddenly became interested.

"all in all……"

Kushinada Mikumo spoke in a calm tone, but her words were chilling.

"Let's transform all your muscles into 'pink muscles' first."

(I'm feeling alright today, two more updates to go, should be done before 10 PM... probably).

Chapter 166

Human muscle fibers are mainly divided into three types.

Focus on the rapid contraction of white muscle fibers during an explosion.

Focus on durability slow-shrinking red muscle.

And... the 'intermediate muscle', also known as the 'pink muscle', which combines the advantages of both types and is renowned for its comprehensive performance.

It combines explosive power and endurance.

This type of muscle has a fast metabolism, so it can maintain its shape even without exercise.

Everyone has these three types of muscles.

However, according to exercise physiology, due to the role of genetics, the number of muscle fibers in each person's muscles, as well as the ratio of red to white muscle fibers, is determined from five months after birth and is formed a year later. This cannot be changed through postnatal exercise.

In other words, a higher proportion of red muscle fibers indicates the potential to become an excellent long-distance runner, while a higher proportion of white muscle fibers indicates the potential to become an excellent weightlifter or sprinter.