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Chapter 32 The Red-Honored Ones! Observation Haki!
Autumn goes and spring comes, cold comes and heat goes.

Three years later, one day, an uninvited guest visited Wen Yunshen's courtyard house.

"Dongcheng District...No. 6, Art Museum East Street, is this the courtyard house?"

Referring to the address written on the slip of paper in his hand, he knocked on the old-fashioned door in front of him. The door was quickly opened, and a woman in her thirties with an extraordinary demeanor appeared in front of him, dressed in martial arts clothes.

"Hello, who are you looking for?"

"Uh, hello." Himuro paused for a moment, then immediately recognized the woman in front of him as a martial arts master. The aura emanating from her was such that even he might not be able to defeat her. He thought to himself, "No wonder this is the residence of the Xingyi Quan master that Jerry Tyson mentioned. Is this one of that master's top disciples?"

"Does 'Guan Yi' live here? I... I'd say I'm his friend from Japan."

"Looking for my junior brother."

The sixth senior sister smiled and said, "Please come in."

Himuro Ryo followed her into the courtyard and headed towards the backyard. Soon they heard a series of neat "Hey-ha" sounds of children practicing their boxing.

He looked puzzled: "This is... opening a martial arts school? This is different from what Jerry said!"

"Ah." The sixth senior sister smiled gently: "We didn't open a martial arts school. In recent years, the senior brothers and sisters have all gotten married and had children. Two years ago, the third senior brother's son reached the age to learn martial arts and wanted to bring him to learn. So Master asked the eldest senior brother and the youngest junior brother to teach him in their spare time."

"Teaching one child is the same as teaching two, so we found a few talented children from nearby families to come over in their spare time, which also gives them some company."

"Your junior brother... is Guan Yi, right? You're having Guan Yi... teach the kids?"

Himuro Ryo didn't quite understand. At our age, we are at the peak of our martial arts training. How can we waste time teaching children?

“It’s not that we junior brothers are teaching children. It’s that we’re all useless. In Master’s eyes, only the eldest brother and the junior brother are qualified to teach children.”

The sixth senior sister shook her head helplessly: "Master said that guiding young children can also help them see themselves. It's like learning the boxing style again from the very beginning. With their comprehension, they have the opportunity to go further."

As they talked, the two went to the backyard, where Himuro Ryo immediately spotted Kanekichi pointing at a little boy.

"Yes, combine the real and the fake, don't wave around... You're just lucky to be born on a good day. In the past, when I did something wrong, Master would whip me with a wooden stick!"

Three years later, Himuro Ryo noticed that Guan Yi had changed. If Guan Yi three years ago was like shining gold, the current Guan Yi was more like an antique jade pendant. His temperament was as gentle as an ordinary person, yet people could tell at a glance that he was 'valuable,' but if you weren't an expert, you couldn't tell exactly how much he was worth.

Himuro Ryo was an expert; he only needed one glance to confirm that the gap between himself and Kane was probably even greater than it had been three years ago!

Fortunately, I didn't come to see him this time for another match.

……

"Kengan Deathmatch?"

Sitting opposite Himuro Ryo in the tea room, Guan Yi listened to Himuro Ryo's purpose and nodded knowingly.

"You know about the 'Kengan Suicide Squad'?"

"I've heard a little about it. It's a Kengan Tournament, a competition to determine the president of the Kengan Association."

In the world of Kengan, the Kengan Association president wields immense power, almost determining the direction of Japan's economic development. The change of the Kengan Association president requires a majority of Kengan Association members to initiate the Kengan Deathmatch Tournament.

The winners rise, the losers fall.

This setup sounds rather hasty.

“Since you already know, I don’t need to explain in detail anymore,” Himuro Ryo said. “In short, I hope you can take my place and become the Kengan player for Yoshinokuniya Bookstore, representing Mr. Oya Ken in this Kengan Deathmatch Tournament!”

Before Guan Yi could ask any more questions, he took the initiative to explain: "There were actually some rumors about this Kengan Deathmatch three years ago, but for some reason, it was never officially held."

Perhaps it's because I haven't activated the fourth match in the actual sparring phase yet? Or perhaps it's because I defeated Tokita Ohma, delaying Nogi Hideki's ambitions by a few years? Guan Yixin thought to herself.

Himuro Ryo continued, "After being defeated by you, I participated in many Kengan tournaments over the past three years, sparring with strong fighters from various companies. Only then did I realize... I was probably too narrow-minded before. Monster! I've seen many monsters! Monsters just like you!"

He clenched his fist tightly, then released it: "Although I'm very unwilling, I know I don't have the ability to compete with them. Mr. Oya Ken is a good person, and a quiet place like a bookstore shouldn't be involved in chaos and disputes, so... I thought of you, and asked you to compete in my place!"

The Kengan Zemei tournament champion receives a prize of 50 million yen, but I doubt you care. Otherwise, you wouldn't have returned to China in the past three years. No matter who invites you, you refuse to go to Japan to compete again. It's because your matches against me and Tokita Ohma disappointed you.

Believe me, if you participate in the Kengan Zemei Tournament, you'll definitely encounter an opponent you're satisfied with, and perhaps even... taste defeat!

"If you think I'll lose too, what's the point of having me compete?"

"Ah, no... I mean..."

"Just kidding," Guan Yi laughed. "I'll have Boss Oya Ken reimburse my airfare and expenses. When does the competition start? I'll be there!"

I really can't stay here at my master's house anymore. The infrastructure construction in the 11th year is going to cost me 50 billion. I'd need three more rats to wipe out the navy before I could scrape together that much money. I feel like I really won't be able to come back anytime soon!

Go play in the competition.

I will copy the martial arts of Kaka, and learn all the martial arts secrets of the Kengan fighters!
...A few days later, in Japan.

At the headquarters of Yiyi Bookstore, Ken Oya excitedly shook Seki's hand and said, "The other day, Himuro insisted on finding a fighter to replace him in the Kengan Deathmatch. I never expected that he would be looking for you, Mr. Seki. It's been a long time!"

Guan Yi shook hands with him politely: "Long time no see, Boss Jian. I never expected that my opponent from three years ago would come to invite me to fight."

"Haha, you're too kind, too kind. There's an old Chinese saying, 'No fight, no friendship.' With Mr. Guan Yi here, I might even be able to compete for the position of president of the Kengoku Association! Although I don't have that kind of ambition... Ah, of course, it's not that I only don't trust Himuro, it's just..."

"Stop explaining," Himuro Ryo said somewhat helplessly. "Would you like to come in and sit down, Kan-yi?"

"Ah, yes, Mr. Guan Yi, please come in."

"No need to call me Mr. Guan Yi, just call me Guan Yi," Guan Yi said.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony, Guan Yi. You can just call me A-Jian."

"Okay, Mr. Jian."

"..."

"Ah Jian, who is this?" A voice suddenly rang out, and a young man walked over from the side.

He had a hairstyle reminiscent of the Showa era in Japan. He was thin and pale, as if he had been ill for a long time, but his small eyes were exceptionally bright, and a fox-like smile played on his lips.

"Ah, Kaneda." Ken Oya was taken aback and quickly said, "I'm so sorry, I was so excited to see Guan Yi that I forgot... This is Mr. Guan Yi from China. He will be representing Himuro and our Yi Yi Bookstore in the Kengan Tournament."

"Kanyi, this is Kaneda Suekichi, my good friend. He's extremely skilled in shogi. Haha, I've never seen anyone beat him."

Kaneda Suekichi looked at Kanekichi, but frowned slightly: "Replacing Mr. Himuro? A Chinese martial artist? I admit that Chinese martial arts do have a remarkable reputation, and in the past, they overshadowed Japanese martial arts."

But now? Chinese martial arts haven't competed with others for a long time, while Japanese martial artists have honed their skills through repeated Kengan matches, and have probably already left Chinese martial arts far behind!

“Kinda…” Ken Oya’s expression changed drastically; he never expected his friend to say such a thing.

Ryoichi Himuro frowned deeply.

Guan Yi stepped forward two steps, extended his right arm to Kaneda Suekichi, and placed his palm on his shoulder.

"Mr. Kaneshiro!" Kenichi Oya said anxiously, wanting to plead for Kaneda, but too embarrassed to speak up.

A glint of light flashed in Kaneda Suekichi's eyes.

Did they fall for the trap so easily?!

He was frail and sickly from childhood, needing to carry medication with him at all times, but he also had his own martial arts dreams. He was the inheritor of a special martial arts style, the ancient Red Man Style.

The core of influencer marketing lies in pre-reading.

He can analyze and judge his opponent's next move through detailed observation, and then take the initiative to win against the stronger opponent!
He had long been prepared to replace Himuro Ryo in the Kengan Elimination Tournament, but he didn't expect the unexpected appearance of Seki, which is why he acted that way.

It was too easy to fall into their trap.

They really underestimate me.

If I were to act so bluntly, I could easily break your arm in an instant by using your strength! But since we've just met, I'll teach you a lesson first!
Kaneda Suekichi anticipated Guan Yi's movements, dodged to the side, and reached out with both hands to dislocate Guan Yi's joints.

clatter--

A soft sound suddenly rang out, and Kaneda Suekichi froze in place, staring incredulously at the large hand resting on his shoulder... Why? I clearly anticipated it and dodged it!

"I know that was a provocation, a common tactic used by your training, but since you said those things, you have to apologize to me."

Bang! !

With tremendous force, Kaneda Suekichi was forced to his knees! He looked up in a daze, feeling as if Guan Yi in front of him was a towering giant!
how so?
[Victory in the fourth round of practical sparring]

[Currently learning from others' strengths and making up for our weaknesses]

[Acquire Martial Arts - Red Stream]

[The fifth real-world sparring session can be initiated by consuming 500 life points and 500 million Berries.]

Current Health Points: 2847

Current wealth: 3 million Berry

No, can this be considered a real-world sparring match?
As Guan Yi flipped through the proposal, he was somewhat speechless. What kind of small fry was Kaneda Suekichi?
Wait a minute? Influencer marketing? Pre-reading?
Isn't that Observation Haki?!

Guan Yi suddenly realized, "This side dish is good, this side dish is good, it's great!"

It wasn't filling, but it was very appetizing!
(End of this chapter)