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Stimulating body tissues with whole-body energy is an extremely efficient way to 'warm up' and 'adjust one's state'.
This was inspired by the "Tiger and Leopard Thunder Sound" from a martial arts novel.
It must be said that many of the plot points are quite absurd.
However, if we want to find a way forward, these 'outrageous' things still have some reference value.
"correct."
Kushina Miyun smiled and said:
"How about we play a little game? I won't fight back or leave the spot. As long as you can actually 'hit' me, you win and I'll grant you one more request. But if you can't do it, last night's agreement will be null and void. I'll still be your master, but you'll no longer have the right to interfere with my actions."
"—Come, my beloved disciple, give me your all, and let me see if your limits can become the reins that bind me."
Chapter 152
"Ha...so it really turned out like this."
Yato remained expressionless.
Surprisingly, I wasn't very surprised.
Because Kushinada Miku used this trick last night.
The reason she made this request was not because she was trying to find a loophole to create chaos outside, but because she knew that this was the last thing he wanted to see.
One can only say that he truly deserves to be called the original master of the Living Man Fist, who willingly threw himself into the darkness. His teaching style combines the magnanimity of the Living Man Fist with the ruthlessness of the Killing Fist.
"However, my master..."
Yato slumped off his horse and assumed a fighting stance.
The entire arena seemed to tremble slightly with his movement.
It felt as if something extremely heavy had pressed down on it.
"Aren't you underestimating your disciple? Such harsh rules, even for you, I think would be quite difficult."
"Oh~"
Kushina Mikumo raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, and said with a faint smile:
"No problem, you can give it a try."
"Then I won't be polite."
Yato suppressed his smile and became cautious.
No matter how much water Kushinada Mikumo is prepared to release, she will still be an unimaginably formidable enemy for him.
Even if it were Tokita Nitora instead, the situation wouldn't be much better.
The entire arena fell into a deathly silence.
Yato and Kushinada Mikumo blended seamlessly into the background.
They couldn't even hear their breathing or heartbeats.
The two were almost completely invisible.
No… only he was ‘almost’; Kushinada Mikumo truly concealed her aura, and even standing right in front of him, Yato couldn’t help but feel as if he were facing an illusion.
No matter how fast or how powerful.
A phantom is just a phantom.
It's simply unreachable.
He knew it was an illusion, but even knowing this, the illusion lingered in his heart like a dark cloud, refusing to dissipate.
How can one achieve harmony between mind and body when the mind is stagnant?
There's a saying in martial arts: "Better to advance with one thought than to stop with one thought."
When distracting thoughts arise, the inner triad collapses without a fight.
Even with a deep and proficient foundation in the external three harmonies, the overall power generated is still limited to the 'external' category. This level is something that modern combat techniques can also achieve.
Yato was not in a hurry and used breathing techniques to adjust his mind and body.
Suddenly, he stepped forward.
The speed wasn't particularly fast, but the center of gravity was perfectly controlled with every step.
In this situation, no matter where the opponent dodges, he can react immediately and follow up, ensuring that the attack does not fail, and even if there is a mistake, he can retreat immediately.
With just this footwork alone, he could be invincible in mixed martial arts groups.
Kushinada Mikumo nodded to herself after reading it.
She could tell that Yato wasn't a pure martial artist, and that he had a strong influence from modern combat techniques, but that wasn't a bad thing.
The concepts of modern combat techniques are no less profound than those of martial arts. Just like modern bone techniques, they directly address the essence of things. To grasp the essence of modern combat techniques is, in a sense, to grasp the essence of martial arts.
However, excessive analysis often leads to a loss of deeper meaning and hinders the attainment of higher levels of understanding.
In her world, there were people who reached the master level with modern fighting techniques; there were two or three of them among her colleagues in One Shadow Nine Fists. But the sheer number of them shows that this path is not easy.
As the attack distances of the two sides intersected, Yato launched his attack.
The hammer technique, which originated from Jeet Kune Do, does not refer to the hammer technique used in cold weapons. Rather, it refers to a clenched fist and wrist that resemble a hammer, hence the swift and powerful strike.
However, due to the secret medicine of the Kamichi-ryu school, Yato's hands have reached the level of 'limb weaponization', and he can now unleash a twelve-hit combo, using all sorts of techniques.
The arm flicks like a long whip, and the end of the whip can exceed the speed of sound when it strikes. This kind of power is transmitted to the fist, which is like a heavy hammer. Its power is more than just the word "terrifying".
The air exploded in an instant.
And it was beaten into a honeycomb shape!
Kushina Mikumo's hair flew wildly, making her seem to be floating on a cloud. The strong winds around her were terrifying, capable of turning a person upside down, but she not only remained unmoved, but also ignored the twelve consecutive attacks that enveloped her entire body.
This scene is truly terrifying.
Yato's punches are more than a twelve-hit combo.
Even a single blow is enough to pierce through a human body!
but--
“…?〃～!”
Yato's pupils contracted.
The attack, which was theoretically impossible to completely avoid, actually pierced through Kushinada Mikumo's body and hit nothing but air.
His hand couldn't even touch the other person's body.
This scene was just like when Wu Lei'an dealt with Sonic, who had transformed into himself.
No matter how hard you chase after it, what you catch up with is nothing more than an afterimage.
The problem is that Kushinada Miku said she wouldn't leave the place.
This means...
He easily avoided his own attack simply by dodging in place.
Is the gap really that big?
Yato felt a chill run down his spine.
He pulled his legs back and submerged completely.
It looks like it's shrunk into a ball.
He rotated around his waist to generate power and unleashed a sweeping leg kick.
But it still didn't work out.
"Didn't you say we wouldn't leave the place?"
Yato jumped back a step.
This is a habitual action to maintain a safe distance after an offensive has failed.
"I did not leave the place."
As if anticipating his question, Kushinada Mikumo explained casually:
“When your leg sweeps over, I first lift my right foot to dodge, and after your foot has passed, I put my right foot down and then lift my left foot to dodge... I always keep one foot in place, which does not violate the rules.”
"．「……？！"
Yato felt a chill run down his spine.
He realized he had underestimated his opponent.
I thought my opponent had dodged my sweeping leg kick with a jump that was too fast for the naked eye to see, but the truth was even more outrageous than I imagined.
It's like sweeping the floor. First, you lift one foot so someone can sweep the area under your feet. After sweeping, you put your foot down and then lift the other foot... Although it sounds simple, the speed of his lower leg sweep is close to the speed of sound!
"What's wrong? Have you given up?"
Kushina Miyun's tone seemed calm, but it carried a hint of mockery, as if she was enjoying this game of teasing her disciple.
But she was happy, while Yato had absolutely no gaming experience.
Holding his breath, he circled his opponent like a whirlwind for ten or so times, shattering even a wisp of air countless times. This technique involved ancient martial arts, Jeet Kune Do, and even mixed martial arts.
Shoulder strike, elbow stillness, hammer technique...
Mixed Martial Arts: Throwing, Extreme Choke, and Four Major Techniques...
He displayed his martial arts skills, which he believed to be nearly perfect, without any omissions, to the fullest extent!
But no matter what he did, the other party could dodge it.
Even while hiding, he could still casually speak:
Do you know why you can't hit me?
"..."
Yato remained silent.
He certainly knew why he couldn't hit the other person.
Because no matter how fast his attacks were, there was always a 'gap', and no matter how short that gap was, it was a fatal flaw for a strong person like Kushinada Mikumo, giving her ample room to maneuver.
"That's right, that's exactly it."
As always, Kushinada Miku saw through Yato's thoughts.
He spoke as if answering his own question:
"It's true that your martial arts foundation is very solid. You've done quite well in terms of body, mind, and technique. In this respect, my disciple... your senior sister Kushina Chikage is not as good as you."
"However, although your attacks are powerful and reasonable, when I am not attacking, every move you make is perfect, like a textbook, leaving no room for criticism."
"But this 'perfection' is also your biggest flaw."
Chapter 153
Perfection is a flaw.
If a fighter heard this viewpoint, he might get angry.
They use modern kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, psychology, neuromedicine, and biomechanics as the theoretical basis for their training, and have summarized the fighting techniques that best fit the laws of the human body. Combined with a flexible and ever-changing tactical system, they have been able to dominate the world stage.
This kind of modern fighting technique can be described as the 'embodiment of truth'.
However, what is absolutely reasonable is only the technology.
Humans are not machines; they cannot be absolutely rational.
This creates an invisible chasm between people and technology.
"Striving to move in the right direction and pursuing the perfection of the movement—this approach can make the most of the skills you have learned and achieve the greatest effect. But if you think about it the other way around, don't you think it's a lot like a 'mathematics problem'?"