area51novel Chapter 115 Disciples
Chapter 115 Disciples
Chapter 115 Disciples
Rhodes had no idea what the young man and woman were thinking at that moment, but even if he did, he wouldn't care. Instead, his gaze fell on Bruce.
Compared to a few years ago, Bruce's strength has improved significantly, and his demeanor and expression have gained much more authority and presence.
Seeing this, Rod couldn't help but smile and nod:
"It has indeed been a long time!"
Sensing the large number of students now in the martial arts dojo, Rhodes sincerely praised Bruce, saying, "You've managed the dojo very well these past years!"
"Master, you flatter me. This is what I should do!"
Bruce was flattered by Rod's praise, but his smile was exceptionally bright.
Clearly, Bruce was genuinely thrilled to receive Rhodes' praise.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Bruce turned his gaze to the boy beside him, his face contorted with anger. He kicked the boy in exasperation, knocking him to the ground.
"Ah~"
However, after being kicked, the boy let out a scream, but then he got up as if nothing had happened. He scurried over to the girl behind Bruce, grimacing in pain, while his dark eyes darted around, observing Rhodes' expression.
"Alright, stop trying to play these little tricks on me. Tell me about their origins."
Bruce's kick seemed powerful, even knocking the boy to the ground, but in reality, it was all bark and no bite; it was just for show and didn't do any real harm.
Although Rod didn't care, he still made a nonchalant comment.
"Yes, Master!"
Hearing Rod's words, Bruce knew that his master meant no harm, so he quickly explained the two men's background: "That kid's name is Lapis,"
He's usually very mischievous!
The girl was his older sister, named Lazuli. They were orphans who made a living by robbing passersby in the wilderness with a group of people.
They stopped me when I went out before.
However, seeing that they were young and had exceptional talent in martial arts, I brought them back and adopted them.
They are now students at the martial arts gym, and also part-time employees, but Lapis is a very mischievous kid who is always causing trouble.
However, they are truly talented; if they train diligently, it probably won't be long before they surpass me!
When Bruce spoke of the two, a look of affection appeared on his face. It was clear that he already regarded them as his juniors. At the end, he even emphasized their extraordinary talent, hoping to attract Rhodes' attention.
Bruce believed that if the two of them could accept their master's teachings, they would definitely go further than him on the path of martial arts.
Compared to Bruce's thoughts at that moment, Rhodes looked at them with surprise upon hearing their names.
I can't believe it really is the 17th and 18th!
However, Dr. Gro had been recruited by him, and the two were now completely ordinary people, and they were both very young, seemingly less than ten years old.
orphan?
Making a living by robbery?
Hearing Bruce's description of the two men's identities and experiences, Rhode was also surprised.
After all, the two people he knew were the ones who had been transformed, and he wasn't very clear about their past.
However, compared to the preconceived notion that the extremely aloof Number Seventeen is now the most unruly, while the relatively lively Number Eighteen is now very quiet and sensible, which is quite unusual.
However, they are both still young, and their personalities may change in the future.
What should we do with these two little guys?
Although these two little ones are now completely ordinary people, it's a bit of a pity that they were two of the main characters in the original story and have now faded into obscurity.
Is he quite talented?
While pondering, Rod remembered what Bruce had emphasized, and an idea suddenly came to him.
"Bruce, from now on they will be your junior brothers and sisters. For now, you will help them build a solid foundation. Once their foundation is solid, I will personally teach them."
Since we don't want the two of them to fade into obscurity and become just ordinary people, we should give them some guidance.
Since the two had good martial arts talent, Rhodes also wanted to see what level they could reach if they simply practiced martial arts without any modifications.
"You two, hurry up and thank your master!"
Upon hearing Rhodes's words, Bruce quickly pulled the two of them in front of him and forced them to kowtow and acknowledge the relationship as his master.
The two little ones didn't understand what it meant to become Rod's apprentice, but Bruce understood it better than anyone else.
He used to be just an insignificant martial arts practitioner who struggled to even eat, but now he is a renowned figure in the Earth's martial arts world and one of the most famous top figures in the world.
The reason I have everything I have today is simply because my master gave me a few casual words of advice and another opportunity.
Judging from his master's words, he was about to formally accept the two as his disciples, and Bruce certainly didn't want them to miss this incredible opportunity to defy fate.
"Disciple greets Master!"
Urged on by Bruce, Lapis and Lazuli, though somewhat bewildered, instinctively kowtowed and bowed.
"Yes, from now on, you will be my disciples."
Seeing the two of them performing the prayer, Rod acknowledged their relationship.
As he spoke, he thought for a moment, then placed his hands on the heads of the two men one after the other, passing on to them the method of sensing the Qi within their bodies, as a greeting gift.
"Lay a solid foundation first, then you can begin your formal training. This place will be open to you from now on; you can come anytime. Alright, go now!"
After giving a few brief instructions, Rhodes didn't say much more and had Bruce lead him away.
If the two were androids modified by Dr. Gero, perhaps he would be more interested. However, they are just two ordinary little kids under ten years old.
"You seem to value those two little ones a lot?"
After Bruce led the two away, Ella, who had witnessed everything that had happened, came to Rhodes' side and asked him with some curiosity.
"I wouldn't say I value them highly, but I just have some expectations for their future."
Upon hearing Ella's words, Rod turned to look at her, a smile appearing on his face, and said meaningfully.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Rhodes's words, Ella's expression turned thoughtful, and she quickly realized, "Have you seen their future?"
"I guess so!"
In response, Rhodes gave an ambiguous answer: "In fact, the worlds I traveled to before were all parallel worlds similar to ours. In one of those worlds, I met them as adults."
Thinking of Androids 17 and 18, who committed all sorts of evil deeds in the world of One-Armed Gohan, and then thinking of those two innocent little guys from before, it's like night and day.
Rhodes's words intrigued Eradon, and a look of curiosity appeared on her face: "What are they like in that world? By the way, am I still alive in that world?"
"It's a long story. Actually, I've experienced several parallel worlds and met many people. Come on, let's go back to the room and talk about it in detail."
The two were standing on the lawn, clearly not a place for a casual conversation. So, as they talked, Rod took Ella's hand and walked toward the house.
"In the first world I traveled to, I met Goku after he grew up, um, that's Goku, Kakarot. Back then..."
Once in the living room, Rod sipped his tea and began to tell Ella about his experiences traveling through different worlds.