My love is abyss mode

Chapter 128 Boxing, We Must Box! (3-in-1)

November 5th, Wednesday, was another sunny day.

Black Swamp Fang woke up from a bizarre dream where he was lying in a thorn garden and being bitten on the neck by a beautiful vampire lady, and felt unusually heavy.

The almost whispering voice of Hatsushino Ryo could be heard in my ear.

"thanks for treatment."

He lowered his head, lifted the blanket, and rested his head on his chest. He swallowed hard, still wanting more, and cast a deep, affectionate gaze into his wine-red eyes.

The delicate scent of roses, spotless white hair, a beautiful face, and alluring shoulders peeking out from under her pajamas.
Everything was exactly the same as the vampire lady in my dream.

"We shouldn't have let Aunt Hatsushino take over the company"—Kuronuma Kiba raised his hand and ruffled Hatsushino Ryo's hair, looking out the window at the sky, and sighed softly, "Good morning, Ryo-senpai."

"Gui'an."

With her head resting on his chest, Hatsushino Ryo showed no intention of getting up, so Kuronuma Kiba dragged her up to get out of bed.

Wait, why do I have to get up?
If he goes to the academy, Hatsushino Ryo will most likely not let him go, so he has to find something serious to do.

As Kuronuma Kiba was deep in thought, the door opened softly, and Matsuzaka Kanon walked in carrying his school uniform, smiling gently as she said:
"Ya's already awake? I thought you guys were going to sleep until noon."

"I also want to sleep until noon."

Kuronuma glanced at Hatsushika Ryo, whose gaze was fixed on him, then turned to Matsuzaka Kanon and asked, "Have you two discussed the boxing match?"

"I talked to Liang about it when I had tea this morning."

Matsuzaka Kanon hung her uniform behind the door, opened the wardrobe, took out a new pair of underwear, and handed it to Kuronuma Kiba: "I've researched the various events and have some plans."

“I have money.” Hatsushiro Ryo clearly disagreed, her tone turning slightly colder.

"I want to earn my own money."

Kuronuma held her shoulder, met her wine-red eyes, and said seriously, "Ryo-senpai, being a kept man isn't for me. I want to be a strong and free man."

"Oh." Hatsushino Ryo's eyes dimmed slightly, revealing an unhappy expression.

Fortunately, her remaining emotions are not affecting her logic, and her plan to make money through boxing was barely approved unanimously.

"Let's eat first."

Kuronuma coaxed her out of bed, and as Hatsushino Ryo walked out of the bedroom, she asked Matsuzaka Kanon while getting dressed, "So, what's the fastest way to make money?"

“I’ve picked out two events for you: the K1 Neon Series, in the light heavyweight division, and the World Mixed Martial Arts Championship in the open weight class.”

Matsuzaka Kanon carefully straightened the wrinkles in his shirt and said slowly, "According to my plan, K1 only needs to play in the qualifiers, about two matches a month, which is enough to make you famous. This weekend's match in Tokyo is perfect for your debut match, and your opponents are all newcomers."

"and then?"

"K1's main event this year only has one open-class event left. I asked Ms. Reiko to inquire, but it's too late to register. However, if you can make a name for yourself within two months, you can participate in the annual tournament in the new year. The viewership is even higher than the Kohaku Uta Gassen."

"Sounds very good, but who is Reiko-san?" Kuronuma Kiba rubbed his temples, unable to find this person in his memory.

“Your driver.” Matsuzaka Kanon glanced at him with some concern, her beautiful gray eyes filled with worry. Ryo had indeed gone too far.

"I remember now, but I'm still half asleep, my head is still foggy."

Kuronuma yawned, shook his head, and tried to clear his head: "What's going on with that world tournament?"

“There is no weight difference, and the opponents are completely random after registration. After the rookie selection tournament, we can play in number matches and global tours. Our goal is to be selected for the annual tournament and finally win the global championship in Las Vegas next August.”

Matsuzaka Kanon arranged everything perfectly, requiring no thought from him; all he had to do was step onto the stage and crush his opponent.

"The ultimate goal is to gain global influence and recognition, so that I can make a lot of money by endorsing a few brands, and I can also get a lot of support if I want to run for governor of Tokyo."

She was just joking with her last sentence, but it was the truth.

Combat sports are popular all over the world, with a huge and enthusiastic fanbase. Their influence is far greater than that of childish competitions like Kendo or Koshien.

"The rules of the two competitions are a little different. Miss Reiko said that several bodyguards from the Hatsushino family have participated in them. You can go and find out more from them."

Upon hearing this, Kuronuma's eyes lit up, and he instantly perked up.

Why not just go to the Hatsushino family's company instead of the academy?

He has someone to box with, he can learn about the event details, and the fitness equipment is excellent—it's practically perfect.

"I'm not going to the academy today, no, not this week. Please ask for leave for me."

Kuronuma immediately took off the school uniform he had just put on, took out a black T-shirt and loose trousers from the closet, and put them on neatly: "I'm going to the Hatsushino family's company to train those bodyguards."

"Okay, I'll go with you on Sunday."

Seeing his enthusiasm, Matsuzaka Kanon immediately took out her phone and registered Kuronuma Kiba on the official website: "The rookie selection tournament on Sunday. If it doesn't work out, it's okay to just admit defeat. I'll think of another way for you."

"Okay, it's up to you."

Not wanting her to worry, Kuronuma nodded in agreement, then glanced at the doorway before leaning close to Matsuzaka Kanon's ear and whispering, "I feel like Ryo-senpai is about to turn evil."

"Really, that's dangerous."

Matsuzaka Kanon frowned slightly, her clean and pretty face showing a troubled expression, her tone full of worry: "I'll hand over the student council matters to Shiona-chan. She also needs some practice. I'll let you know as soon as Ryo is in any situation."

"I feel relieved with you here." Kuronuma Kiba pulled her into his arms, raised his hand to stroke her smooth, long black hair, and felt a strong sense of satisfaction welling up inside him.

It feels wonderful to have a gentle and beautiful woman supporting you from behind, offering advice and taking care of your life.

"You also need to help me look after Shiona-chan," Matsuzaka Kanon complained, giving his chest a push.

"it is good."

"I feel that Shirakawa is being a bit too extreme. Regarding Shionai-chan, I don't mean to expect her to reject other social relationships, it's just..."

“I understand. It’s about getting along with others naturally, rather than trying to keep secrets or please them. I’ll talk to Tao about it next time we meet.”

The two chatted as they left the bedroom and went to the dining room. Kuronuma pulled out a chair and sat down next to Hatsushino Ryo, talking to her about his plans for the coming week while they ate.

"Senior Liang, I plan to focus all my efforts on preparing for the preliminary rounds on Sunday for the rest of this week, and I won't be going to the academy for the time being."

"."

Hatsushiro Ryo had returned to her expressionless, human-machine state. After thinking for a moment, she said in a flat, monotone voice, "I'll stay with you."

"You can't do that."

Matsusaka Kanon picked up her teacup, took a sip of black tea, and said with a gentle smile, "I'm a little worried that the coldness might bother my teeth."

Upon hearing this, Hatsushino Ryo shot her a calm gaze, and even though she was expressionless, her displeasure was palpable.

"Senior Liang, I'll be back early tonight. We still have a lot to do together."

Kuronuma Kiba waved his hand in front of Hatsushino Ryo's eyes to distract her: "Besides, you still have band stuff to do, right?"

“I don’t need a ‘senior’.” Hatsushino Ryo turned to meet his gaze, her eyes slightly misty.

"cold."

"Okay, I won't bother you."

Seeing that she agreed, Kuronuma Kiba secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Matsusaka Kanon silently noted down Hatsushika Ryo's behavior just now, thinking about finding some psychology books to study.

After breakfast, the three of them went downstairs together and said goodbye on the street in front of the apartment building.

Matsuzaka Kanon and Hatsushino Ryo walked to the private Seiran Academy, while Kuronuma Kiba got into Kobayakawa Reiko's car and headed to the Hatsushino family's company.

The black sedan drove along the elevated road, with the boundless sea shimmering in the sunlight.

Kuronuma Kiba sat back in the car and texted Shirakawa Momo on his phone, telling her that he wouldn't be going to the academy anytime soon.

[Kuronuma: I've taken the day off]
[Shirakawa: You don't need to tell me this.]
He replied to the message instantly, but his attitude was quite cold.

As Kuronuma was pondering how to reply, she sent another message.

[Shirakawa: There's no way I'm taking time off to go to the hotel with you!!!]
[Kuronuma: No, I've signed up for a boxing match. I'm going to make money by boxing. It's Sunday's match, so I need to prepare well in the next few days.]
[Shirakawa: Oh.]
The simple reply revealed no attitude whatsoever. As the car stopped in front of the twin towers by Tokyo Bay, my phone rang.

It was already class time when Shirakawa Momo suddenly called.

Kuronuma waved for Kobayakawa Reiko to get out of the car, and only answered the phone after she had closed the car door.

The silence filled the cramped space inside the car. After a long while, Shirakawa Momo's deliberately lowered voice could be heard, her cold tone tinged with worry.

What competition did you sign up for?

"K1, that should be the name."

"In the final in Osaka in September, someone had their ribs broken by a kick."

"That sounds exciting!"

Kuronuma Kiba spoke in a nonchalant tone, and upon hearing Shirakawa Momo's angry breathing clearly coming from the phone, a pleasant smile appeared on his lips.

Even if a cat has a quirky personality, it will still care about him.

"You know me, I can kick open an iron gate with one kick."

"Those people might actually be able to do it."

Shirakawa Momo emphasized the seriousness of the matter: "I saw on the internet that someone can kick a banana tree in half."

"Okay, don't worry, I'll find a coconut tree for you to demonstrate when I have the chance."

Seeing that she was really anxious, Kuronuma comforted her in a relaxed tone and smoothly changed the subject: "Speaking of which, if I really become a world-class boxing champion, buying a house in Tokyo will definitely be quite easy, and I might even be elected as the governor of Tokyo."

On the other end of the phone, Shirakawa Momo, hiding in the mysterious space under the stairs, heard his relaxed words and felt her temples throbbing.

The more Kuronuma said that drowning people could swim, the less reassured she became.

Her feet, clad in indoor shoes, pounded rapidly on the floor. Unable to fathom who had given Kuronuma the terrible idea, she asked directly:
"Ryo wouldn't possibly persuade you to box, Matsuzaka Kanon?"

"It's my own choice to go." "Tch, if you get beaten up and end up in the hospital, I won't have time to visit you."

"If you have time, you can come to the match on Sunday and watch me knock out my opponent with one punch."

Hearing Kuronuma's words, Shirakawa Momo clenched her fists, took a deep breath, her golden eyes freezing, wishing she could go and settle scores with Matsuzaka Kanon right now.

If I had known this would happen, I would have done better to grant Kuronuma's wish back in Izu.

She personally took care of him, at least ensuring that Kuronuma would not put himself in danger.

Shirakawa Momo tried her best to remain calm, desperately thinking of a reason to stop him, and refused without hesitation: "I have to work, I don't have time."

"Okay, then get ready to celebrate for me. I'll book the hotel in advance."

"whatever."

She said something coldly and hung up the phone.

Kuronuma put away his phone, climbed out of the car, and walked into the company's lobby on the first floor in a good mood.

He was indeed confident of victory, even though [Iron Bones] could only last for 1 hour and had a 24-hour cooldown period.

A boxing match lasts no more than 15 minutes. Even if we have to fight several matches in a row, my current physical strength, which is far beyond that of ordinary people, is enough to handle it. All I have to do is defeat my opponent in the fastest way possible.

This time, Kuronuma Kiba didn't go to the other building [No Men Allowed]. Led by Kobayakawa Reiko, he entered the elevator and went to the 20th floor.

The entire floor is a gym, with all kinds of fitness equipment neatly arranged. There is also a four-corner boxing ring and an octagonal cage. The men I saw when I helped Matsuzaka Kanon move last time are all gathered here, hitting the punching bag, chest press, back training, and two people are fighting in the four-corner boxing ring.

Snap, snap—

Reiko Kobayakawa clapped her hands to attract everyone's attention and raised her voice slightly, saying, "Everyone, come here for a moment."

"Young Master Kuronuma!"

The people on the four-cornered arena recognized Kuronuma, nimbly flipped off the arena, and walked towards the two. The others also put down what they were doing and quickly ran to him.

The group stood in neat rows, showing no sign of panic. Their resolute faces were etched with the composure of well-trained soldiers. They bowed in unison and shouted, "Young Master Kuronuma!!!"

Kuronuma felt a strange sense of being lectured, so he awkwardly twisted his neck and waved for them to stand up straight: "I don't like this atmosphere. It's better if everyone just acts naturally."

"Yes!!!" came the unanimous reply.

"I just said I don't like it."

He emphasized in a cold and serious tone, and the crowd exchanged glances before their eyes all fell on Reiko Kobayakawa.

"I'm leaving." Reiko Kobayakawa turned and walked into the elevator, and the atmosphere finally relaxed.

"What does she do?" Kuronuma Fang asked curiously.

“Young Master, no, um—Miss Kobayakawa used to be the head of the family's personal bodyguard, so she was our superior.” The man at the front of the crowd raised his hand to answer.

"Okay, whatever."

Kurogane Kiss turned and walked towards the four-corner ring, getting down to business: "I've signed up for K-1 and the World Mixed Martial Arts Championship. I'll be training here from now on. Have any of you participated before?"

"We've all participated in some combat sports competitions."

Don't you guys have to go to work?

"I was afraid of losing my job a while ago, so I found a side hustle."

"Come up and play with me for a while, and explain the rules to me while you're at it."

Seeing Kuronuma Fang leap onto the four-corner arena, and hearing that he didn't even understand the rules, the bodyguards below looked at each other, not daring to make any move.

What if I get fired tomorrow because I step into the company with my left foot first?
Turning his head and seeing that none of them moved, Kuroguma had no choice but to call out names. He moved his fingers left and right and finally landed on a somewhat familiar-looking man in front of the crowd: "You, what's your name?"

"Ueno Tadaya."

Which competitions have you participated in?

"Pancarse, the Japanese mixed martial arts competition, regular season champion," Tadaya Ueno answered with a straight back and great confidence.

However, upon hearing Kuronuma's next words, he immediately retreated, trying to hide in the crowd.

"Come up here and practice with me."

"Young Master, this is not appropriate."

“Come up now, or I’ll throw you out the window.”

After hesitating for a moment, Tadaya Ueno still went into the ring, intending to play with Kiba Kuronuma for a while and explain the dangers of mixed martial arts to him.

The next second, he regretted it.

A seemingly ordinary straight punch came flying at him. Tadaya Ueno instinctively raised his hand to block, his muscle memory automatically triggering a counterattack. Just as he was worried that Kiba Kuronuma would be lying on the ground, he felt a sharp pain as if his arm bone was breaking.

Kuronuma clearly saw Ueno Tadaya's face twist and contort in a ferocious expression. Just as he was about to withdraw his attack, he saw Ueno raise his leg and kick sideways, aiming for his head.

Sure enough, boxing is much more interesting than kendo.

On the ring, as long as a person still has the will to fight, no matter what kind of injury, it will not affect the continuation of the match until one side is completely destroyed.

Kuronuma took a step back, raised his leg and kicked him. In the silent air, the sound of bones breaking was exceptionally clear.

Below the arena, the bodyguards swallowed hard at the sight of the horrific scene.

"Carry him away. I'll be gentler next time."

Kuronuma looked at Ueno Tadaya lying on the ground, scratched his head sheepishly, and turned to the bodyguard below, saying, "Work injury. Your salary will be doubled during your leave of absence to recover, and I will personally compensate you with 100 million yen."

There are only so many bodyguards. What if they all get injured and there's no one to spar with?
"Young master, let us explain the rules to you first."

"Talk while you fight."

After sending the two more people to the hospital, Kuronuma finally mastered the strength to fight them and also fully understood the rules of the two major tournaments.

K1 is Japan's first stand-up fighting competition, held in a four-corner ring. Each round lasts 3 minutes and consists of 3 rounds. A loss is declared after three knockouts in a single match. Elbow strikes, throws, joint locks, and attacks on the back of the head or other potentially fatal areas are prohibited.

In contrast, the rules of the World Mixed Martial Arts Championships are much more lenient. In the octagon, because the participants are registered in the open weight class, there are almost no rules except for actions that intentionally kill the opponent.

As for how to win, Kuronuma didn't know the details, but as long as he defeated his opponent, he would definitely win.

Over the next few days, Kiba Kuronuma went to the Hatsushino family's company for training every day. The professional bodyguards were much more professional than the section chiefs at the Shinjuku Police Station, and he also learned various professional skills such as bomb disposal, shooting, sniping, and lock picking.

The date is November 8th, Saturday.

When he woke up in the morning, he didn't feel groggy at all; Kuronuma felt that even the sky outside the window was exceptionally bright.

For three days in a row, Hatsushino Ryo did not go all out, only taking a small bite each night, and then going back to her own room to sleep under Matsuzaka Kanon's urging.

After changing into the clothes folded at the foot of the bed, she walked out of the bedroom and sat in the shadows of the balcony curtains at the light wood dining table, holding a teacup to her lips and flipping through a fashion magazine.

Perhaps due to static electricity from rubbing against her gray sweater, her long black hair wasn't as tidy as usual today; the fluffy strands looked slightly messy.

"Is Ryo not here?" Kuronuma Kiba walked to the dining table, pulled out a chair and sat down, looking up at Matsuzaka Kanon's beautiful face.

She put down her teacup, smiled, and said gently, "It seems there's something tricky at the company; she went back to help. What are Ya's plans for today?"

"Not yet."

Kuronuma took out his phone, checked messages, and picked up his chopsticks to eat breakfast.

He had just picked up a piece of grilled beef when he saw the message that Shirakawa Momo had sent a dozen minutes earlier, and a wicked smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

[Shirakawa: I have something I'd like to ask you.]
[Shirakawa: Once, no more.]
[Kuronuma: Tell me what it is first, is it troublesome?]
[Shirakawa: Let's talk about Shionai-chan when we meet.]
[Shirakawa: (Location)]
The location was the McDonald's near the Hatsushino Bookstore, where Kuronuma Kiba and she used to always have lunch when they worked together.

He didn't reply immediately, but looked up at Matsuzaka Kanon and asked, "Is Shinkai having any troubles lately?"

"If there's anything that's bothering me, it's probably kicking those people out of the student council, right?"

Matsuzaka Kanon answered without hesitation, a gloomy feeling appearing in her beautiful gray eyes: "Really, did Shiona-chan ask you for this? I arranged it for her because she's afraid of making enemies with others."

"Tao came to me for help."

"I see. It's fine if Ya wants to go."

"We are negotiating the price."

Kuronuma Kiba thought for a moment before giving Shirakawa Momo an answer.

When it comes to Shinkai Shionai, considering how clingy she is, the price has to be raised significantly.

[Kuronuma: I've already heard about this from Kanon.]
[Black Marsh: 5 times. ]
[Shirakawa: Okay, I have something else to discuss with you.]
Faced with his exorbitant demands, Shirakawa Momo readily agreed without any haggling, making Kuronuma Kiba suspicious of a trap.

Could it be that Hatsushino Ryo is lying in ambush at McDonald's?

[Kuronuma: Just you and Shinkai?]
[Shirakawa: Ryo went to the company today, Chitose didn't have time.]
[Kuronuma: Wait until I finish breakfast.]
Shirakawa Momo had said she wouldn't lie to him, so Kuronuma Kiba felt relieved. He looked up and saw that the dangerous feeling in Matsuzaka Kanon's eyes had dissipated, leaving only gentleness. He then asked her for information.

Is it really that hard to kick them out of the student council?

"It's not difficult. A simple way is to just issue a document, but that would offend a lot of people. A more complicated way is to convene a meeting of the disciplinary committee members, thoroughly investigate the conduct of those individuals, and then deal with them according to regulations."

What Matsuzaka Kanon said was easy, but for Shinkai Shiona it was as difficult as climbing to the sky.

She hadn't contacted her disciplinary committee friends for a whole week, and suddenly calling a gathering not only seemed purposeful, but it would also be very awkward if no one responded.

Having understood Shinkai Shiona's dilemma, Kuronuma Kiba commented in a flat tone, "A real dilemma."

"This is a difficult problem I specially prepared for Shiona-chan, so don't steal her thunder," Matsuzaka Kanon whispered a reminder.

We'll see how things go then.

After quickly finishing his breakfast, Kuronuma Kiba said goodbye, went downstairs, left the apartment, and took a car to McDonald's in Shinjuku.

Shirakawa Momo is willing to pay the price, so we absolutely cannot let her down.

(End of this chapter)