The gentle smile on his face vanished completely, and Uesugi Kiyoshi's eyes became as calm as an abyss.
He took back his 10,000 yen note, put it in his wallet, and then put the wallet back in his pocket.
"Tohsaka Tora, even Buddha can only endure three times."
His tone turned cold and devoid of any emotion.
Toraka Tohsaka scoffed and laughed a few times, his expression fierce.
"Stop talking nonsense! Either give me the money or get the hell out of here!"
He roared with a ferocious expression, and even the onlookers were silenced and unconsciously took a few steps back, but Uesugi Kiyoshi remained unmoved.
"Oh, I see. I understand now."
"You're refusing a toast, are you just asking for a beating?"
Upon hearing this, Tohsaka Torajiro was about to mock Uesugi Kiyoshi's boastful words and overestimation of his abilities, but he swallowed his words before he could utter them.
No, it wasn't that it was held back, it was "slammed" back.
Uesugi Kiyoshi took a step forward, shoved Tohsaka Torata with his shoulder, and then swung his arm and punched Tohsaka Torata in the chin.
Torakasa Tohsaka was knocked off balance by Uesugi Kiyoshi's collision and suffered another heavy blow. He was sent flying through the air, spinning like he was flying through the clouds, and crashed to the ground a few meters away.
Having experienced the baptism of mirage, Uesugi Kiyoshi's strength is absolutely at the peak level among his peers. Moreover, he is both cunning and unprepared. How could Tohsaka Torata possibly withstand this?
Uesugi Kiyoshi was a reasonable person. He was mature, considered many things, and did not want to make a big fuss. He originally thought that he could just spend some money to settle the matter and save face for everyone.
But this does not mean he can be bullied or humiliated.
There's an old saying in China: "A martial artist must cultivate a bit of fierceness; only with this fierceness will he dare to make a move."
There's also a saying: "With a sharp blade in hand, the desire to kill arises naturally."
No matter how much a martial artist cultivates his character, few of them are actually mild-mannered.
Otherwise, wouldn't all these skills become nothing more than dragon-slaying techniques?
Uesugi Kiyoshi was a qualified swordsman; he was never afraid of being provoked by others.
I'm trying to reason with you, and you're just picking a fight?
Then I'll beat you until you're too tired to cause trouble!
Chapter 8 Reasonable
So-called weapons are simply an extension of fists and feet.
In the traditional martial arts world of China, there is basically no school or sect that only passed down swords and weapons but not fist and foot techniques. If there is, it is mostly because the lineage has been broken.
Build a foundation with fists and feet, then slay enemies with weapons.
Japanese Kendo doesn't emphasize these things, but Uesugi Kiyoshi was a very organized and thoughtful person. His Kendo master hadn't taught him, so he bought books and learned on his own.
He couldn't guarantee that he would have a sword in his hand every time he faced evil spirits, so learning some martial arts was necessary in his opinion.
He bought the complete online course for Goju-ryu Karate, and also the manual for Bajiquan. Bajiquan is very popular in Japan, and the so-called "unmatched power of Bajiquan" title given by the Chinese Bajiquan master, Divine Spear Li Shuwen, was given by a chuunibyou (delusional) Japanese.
He wasn't very skilled, and his talent in hand-to-hand combat wasn't as high as in swordsmanship, but he was diligent and had enough time, so he was quite capable of fighting bare-handed.
He just took a step forward, using the three power-generating methods of Bajiquan: "Zhen, Nian, Chuang". The power was transmitted from his heel to his waist and back, and then to his arms and fists. His waist and stance were in harmony. The move he made was in the style of Kataido Goken. He punched Tohsaka Tora's chin.
Not to brag, but even a professional boxer would be knocked down if caught off guard by a blow from Tohsaka, let alone Tohsaka.
Toraka Tohsaka was suddenly struck by this heavy blow. He felt a sharp pain in his chin, his whole head was trembling, and he was overwhelmed by dizziness. He must have suffered a mild concussion. He struggled on the ground for a few moments but couldn't get up.
His three henchmen also realized what was happening by then.
"You bastard! How dare you attack our general!!"
The thug with brightly colored hair angrily cursed and charged forward.
Uesugi Kiyoshi raised an eyebrow, his expression unchanged, tossed his schoolbag aside, slightly bent his body, and reached out to hold the hilt of the wooden sword in his sword pouch.
He quickly calculated the directions of the three approaching enemies in his mind, adjusted the angle of his wooden sword, found the right moment, and unleashed a slash with a quick iaido!
This strike was a meticulously calculated reverse kasaya slash from the lower left to the upper right, hitting the first person's left leg, the second person's abdomen, and the third person's outstretched fist.
As mentioned earlier, so-called wooden swords, especially expensive high-quality wooden swords, are not much different from iron bars in terms of material and the feel of striking them.
The one who was hit in the left leg immediately cried out and fell down. The one who was hit in the abdomen was in even worse shape, bent over as if he were about to kowtow to Uesugi Kiyoshi, unable to straighten up at all. The one who was hit in the fist by the wooden sword did not suffer any serious injury, but just clutched his hand and jumped up and down in pain.
You can't expect these bad boys to have any strong fighting skills—they're just fifteen or sixteen-year-old kids.
If you get hit, instead of clutching your wound and crying in pain, you should focus your attention on the enemy and prepare for the ensuing barrage of attacks.
Just like now, in the brief moment when the beaten delinquent clutched his arms and cried out in pain, Uesugi Kiyoshi kicked him in the back of the knee, sending him crashing into the wall on the side of the street and falling to the ground.
With a punch, a knife, and a kick, four delinquents were instantly knocked to the ground. The high school students watching had never seen anything like this before; even Taiga dramas wouldn't dare to portray something like this. The surrounding area instantly erupted into chaos, with a constant stream of noisy discussions. The way they looked at Uesugi Kiyoshi now held a greater sense of awe.
The Japanese revere and follow the strong, and Uesugi Kiyoshi's powerful move just now has further enhanced his image among these students.
He clapped his hands, his cold gaze sweeping over the group. After confirming that his three lackeys wouldn't be able to stand up anytime soon, he picked up his wooden sword and strolled over to Tohsaka, looking down at him.
Toraka Tohsaka was panting heavily, his head still a little foggy, but he did have some skills to become a gang leader—at least he was quite resilient, and he was struggling to get up.
Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't give him a chance, stepping on his chest and stomping him back to the ground.
Tohsaka Torato was a bit stronger than his lackeys; he still had fighting spirit. He cursed under his breath, reached out to lift Uesugi Kiyoshi's foot, and even tried to roll over to escape.
Then his outstretched hand was struck by a wooden knife, and it swelled up from the blow.
Uesugi Kiyoshi's eyes were like a cold abyss, deep and icy, showing no mercy whatsoever.
He has far more social experience than these children, and when faced with problems, he would rather suffer a loss and settle things peacefully than resort to violence to solve them.
Because he knew that resorting to violence to quell violence would only bring endless troubles.
Humans are social animals, and we now live in a society governed by the rule of law. He needs to care about what others think, as well as the law.
Public opinion is a very important thing.
Yes, he got into fights with the bad guys once or twice, and public opinion was probably on his side because he was acting in self-defense and the bad guys started it.
But what if it happens three, four, five, six, seven, or eight times?
Is there something wrong with those delinquents? They only pick on you? You fight with delinquents every day, what kind of good person are you?
Would anyone think that way?
It's easy to be labeled, but it's hard to remove it.
He hopes his life record will not be tainted by such a stain, and he hopes to successfully complete his future plans.
but.
Once things reach a point where action is absolutely necessary, he will leave no room for compromise. The idea of leaving a way out for future encounters is based on the premise of equal strength and mutual understanding.
Since we've already taken action against these immature and unruly individuals, we should teach them a lesson they won't forget. Otherwise, they'll retaliate repeatedly. Uesugi Kiyoshi isn't afraid of trouble; he's more afraid of damaging his reputation.
He raised the wooden sword and thrust it forcefully—the ebony sword, whistling through the air, grazed Tohsaka Tiger's ear and embedded itself in the crack of the floor tiles. Standing there, Tohsaka Tiger could almost feel the icy chill emanating from the wooden sword, and a hint of panic appeared in his eyes.
It's impossible for him to say he wasn't afraid. He was the most formidable delinquent at Haicheng Middle School, but before he could react, he was taken down by Uesugi Kiyoshi. He had already realized that this pretty boy was probably a master fighter. Although he was ambushed, judging from the way Uesugi Kiyoshi dealt with his men, even in a one-on-one fight, he wouldn't be a match for him.
He already harbored a sense of "fear" towards Uesugi Kiyoshi.
If you have fear in your heart, you will be suppressed and beaten in every sense.
Uesugi Kiyoshi patted off non-existent dust from his clothes and plopped down on Tohsaka Torama's soft belly. Tohsaka Torama was surprisingly tough; despite Uesugi Kiyoshi's deliberate downward thrust, he endured the pain without uttering a sound.
Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't mind at all. He gently patted Tohsaka Torami's face, which was contorted with both ferocity and pain.
Okay, now.
"Can you please listen to my reasoning now?"
Chapter 9 The First Ray of Light
Tohsaka Tora grunted but didn't reply. Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't seem to care and continued talking to himself.
"If I had to say what my strengths are, it would be that I'm quite considerate of others."
"Put yourself in someone else's shoes, and do not do to others what you would not have them do to you. I wholeheartedly agree with this principle."
“You said you took the money and protected her from bullying, so it’s reasonable for you to come and collect the debt.”
"So I paid for her."
“You said you owed two months’ interest – that’s reasonable. Even loan sharks have a rule of 90% interest and 13% return. You bad guys aren’t doing charity, so I’ll pay the interest.”
"Look, I've been so considerate of you, you scum! But you don't appreciate it at all!"
Tohsaka Tora finally caught his breath—he had been hit hard on the head and then sat on the stomach by Uesugi Kiyoshi, who weighed over 100 pounds, and almost passed out.
"You bastard."
He's still a delinquent after all; even after being beaten like this, he still swore.
Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't tolerate him at all. Tohsaka Tora only had time to utter half a curse before he was slapped across the face, causing half of his face to swell up.
Uesugi Kiyoshi was in a really bad mood. He hadn't slept well last night, and what could have been a peaceful resolution today turned into a fight. With this much attention, he'd probably be the subject of gossip among the high school students for a long time, and it might even reach the teachers' ears, potentially leading to a lecture.
Therefore, his actions and words were very irritable at this time.
"I didn't tell you to speak, so you'd better shut up and listen to me obediently."
"Otherwise, I'll draw a card that leaves you speechless. I mean what I say. Do you want to try?"
Uesugi Kiyoshi revealed a terrifying smile that sent chills down Tohsaka Tora's spine. A wise man knows when to back down, so he opened his mouth but swallowed back the words of his insult.
"Since things have come to this, I'm too lazy to reason with you anymore."
"Listen up, I'm the one who beat you up today. I'll take responsibility for the feud between Nohara and you."
"I know you must be unwilling to accept this huge loss of face."
“It’s okay. They can find someone to take revenge, go back crying to their parents, report to the teacher, or even call the police. I’m fine with it.”
"Come at me if you have a problem."
"However, you'd better think it over before doing these things."
"Can you just cripple me in one go? I mean kill me, or cripple me."
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