KOF: Rise of the King of Fighters

On the first day of the tournament, after their battle, both Engetsu and Kyo Kusanagi sustained injuries of varying degrees and needed rest to recover. Their companions took them to a nearby hospital for treatment. That night, they lay in their hospital beds. Both were exhausted, but Kyo was unusually energetic, constantly talking to Engetsu, who usually preferred quiet. Engetsu found it quite unbearable.

The next morning, as sunlight streamed into the hospital room through the window, Yan Yue slowly opened his eyes. He felt that his body had regained some strength, but his Nen hadn't recovered much. However, when he sensed the bed next to him, he was surprised to find Kusanagi Kyo sitting there eating an apple as if nothing had happened, a mischievous smile on his face.

"Hey, Engetsu! How are you feeling?" Kyo Kusanagi asked with a smile, as if yesterday's battle had no effect on him.

Yan Yue stared wide-eyed at Kusanagi Kyo in disbelief: "You... how did you recover so quickly?"

Kyo Kusanagi shrugged and said smugly, "Haha, I'm the heir of the Kusanagi family, what's a little injury like this? Besides, I've loved fighting since I was a kid, I'm used to getting injured."

Upon hearing this, Yan Yue couldn't help but laugh. He hadn't expected Kusanagi Kyo to be so rebellious as a child.

Yan Yue had mainly exhausted her Nen energy, but wasn't seriously injured. So they were discharged from the hospital the next morning. Yan Yue and Kusanagi Kyo walked out of the hospital, feeling the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze. They decided to go back to their hotel to rest before watching the other contestants' matches.

Back at the tournament venue, although they couldn't compete, they didn't idle away their time. The two found their respective sects' areas and sat down. Kusanagi Kyo taught Yan Yue many fighting techniques and strategies, while Yan Yue shared her own cultivation experiences and insights with Kusanagi Kyo, which might be helpful for his future training. Deep down, Yan Yue also had a good impression of Kusanagi Kyo, including the desire to curry favor with him in the future. During this time, their friendship deepened further.

"What do you mean, 'World-Destroying 182'? I've never heard of it. Are you sure it's a technique from my family? And where did you hear about it?" Kusanagi Kyoya wondered why Engetsu was suddenly asking him such a strange question.

"I remember you saying yesterday that your family's techniques all have numbered sequences, right? Like 182 styles?" Yan Yue tried to bluff her way out of it; Kusanagi Kyo was still relatively naive.

"That's called the 182 Styles! But I don't think there is one." Kyo Kusanagi pondered, still unable to come up with an answer.

"Yes, yes, that's it. Try concentrating the flames into your fist and punching it out with all your might. You have a lot of power, trust me, it'll be amazing." Yan Yue earnestly tried to persuade Kusanagi Kyo. Because she really liked the Super Special Move 182 from the game in her previous life, she was very curious about what 182 looked like in this world.

Kyo Kusanagi listened, stunned, and nodded, saying, "That makes a lot of sense. As expected of you, Engetsu, you're really smart!"

"Great, I've fooled him!" Yan Yue was very happy to be friends with Kusanagi Kyo, but she was still quite worried about what would happen to him later.

Then Yan Yue began to meditate to recover her Nen, while Kusanagi Kyo watched the matches on the arena on his own.

Suddenly, Yan Yue sensed a faint, malevolent aura.

What happened? Who is it?

Filled with doubt, Yan Yue increased the range of his senses and faintly heard some words. But the conversation between the two ended quickly.

"Nests will eventually obtain the Blaze of Kusanagi..."

...The most urgent task...is to eliminate the Flying Thieves Sect...

After listening, Yan Yue frowned. "So there's already some activity? So Jing was targeted at such a young age..."

Yan Yue vaguely remembered the story's direction: after the Orochi War, Kyo Kusanagi was captured and imprisoned by NESTS as a guinea pig, which led to the later Kyo Kusanagi 1, Kyo Kusanagi 2, Rei Kyo, K', Kula, K9999, and so on. However, Yan Yue couldn't change these things at the moment. Let alone NESTS, it was questionable whether they could even handle Orochi, a god-like race.

Furthermore, the Flying Thief Clan was mentioned. Yan Yue vaguely remembered that the leader of the Flying Thief Clan would betray them and join NESTS or something...

"Forget it, I'll just take it one step at a time and not waste my energy like I did in my last life! If things get really bad, I'll just find someone to rescue Kyo Kusanagi!"

Then Yan Yue used her perception ability to sense the area around the conference again.

……

Afterwards at the tournament, Athena and Kensou both went on stage to spar for a while. After watching, Engetsu learned that their fighting style was called "Superpower Fighting Technique".

However, Kyo Kusanagi kept boasting that their strength was still lacking, and they couldn't even defeat Engetsu. Kensou Shii, upon hearing this, was furious, and Engetsu and Athena kept trying to calm him down.

"Kensou, forget it, forget it, getting angry is bad for your health..."

There's a reason why Iori Yagami dislikes Kyo Kusanagi so much in the future.

Yan Yue couldn't help but sigh, "That's some serious venom."

……

On the morning of the third day, Kusanagi Shizuru received a call from his wife, his face filled with fear. Engetsu, seeing Kusanagi Shizuru's expression, knew he was definitely henpecked. After saying goodbye to everyone, the Kusanagi father and son boarded the plane with trepidation. Before leaving, Shii Kensou couldn't resist making a sarcastic remark, which elicited wry smiles from everyone.

After the conference concluded successfully, everyone gathered together to eat, drink, and have fun. Shun'ei and Shii Kensou especially had a contest to see who could eat more steamed buns, and then Tomorrow joined in. Of course, Shii Kensou ate the most. The scene of everyone chatting and laughing was very heartwarming.

Tang Fulu and Zhen Yuanzhai, the two grandmasters, were quite wealthy. They then gave everyone pocket money. Yan Yue and the others, being children, didn't stand on ceremony; they took the pocket money from their elders and disappeared.

……

This was Yan Yue's first time spending money in this world, but having lost his sight, he had become indifferent to material possessions. After shopping with the others for a while, buying some clothes and daily necessities, he mainly bought a communication device. After sending his junior brothers back to their hotel to rest, he chose to walk alone on the street.

As the sun set, Yan Yue strolled along, lost in thought about her anxieties about the future. Her thoughts drifted, and she unknowingly wandered into a dense forest. The forest was tranquil and mysterious, sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow.

Yan Yue quietly felt the gentle caress of the breeze and listened to the songs of birds and insects. At this moment, he felt as if he had become one with nature, and the restlessness in his heart gradually subsided.

In his previous life, Yan Yue not only loved playing games but also had a deep interest and talent for music. He was once a music teacher, but unfortunately, his life was fraught with hardship, and he passed away prematurely. In this life, he has also experienced many difficulties and obstacles. Although he is currently blind, he is a transmigrator and still has the potential to achieve something in the music field. After all, if he uses the music business opportunity properly, it might allow him to achieve financial independence in the future. People always grow up, and he can't rely on Grandpa Tang Fulu forever.

Yan Yue suddenly sensed something.

"Come out, I've already sensed it," Yan Yue said calmly.

"Don't be nervous, I just want to see your Qi cultivation technique." As he finished speaking, the Third Prince slowly walked up behind Yan Yue. Yan Yue had actually noticed the Third Prince's presence long ago, but as he approached, Yan Yue suddenly felt that his hairstyle and clothing looked somewhat familiar.

"A disciple of the Flying Thief Sect?" Yan Yue asked softly.

"You actually knew?" The Third Prince was slightly taken aback, looking at the calm-faced, elegant blind boy in front of him with some surprise.

"No, I've only heard that the Hebei area is the territory of the Flying Thief Sect," Yan Yue explained calmly.

Seeing that the other party did not speak, Yan Yue continued, "It seems that no disciples from the Flying Thief Sect participated in the Martial Arts Tournament. It looks like you are secretly monitoring the various sects."

“That’s right,” the Third Prince replied, his face still expressionless.

"So what do you want?" Yan Yue realized that he seemed to have been targeted by the Flying Thieves Sect. Since the Flying Thieves Sect had come forward to find him, they must have some purpose.

"I told you, I just want to see your Nen." With that, the Third Prince assumed an attack stance.

"Sigh...it seems there's no room for negotiation..." Yan Yue remained calm and composed. He knew that the Flying Thief Sect's techniques were unpredictable and that they were skilled in assassination, but he also knew that the Flying Thief Sect was a reputable and righteous sect.

"Flame Moon!"

“Duolong!” the Third Prince replied.

"Huh? Duolong!?" Yan Yue was stunned for a moment. What a coincidence, she ran into an acquaintance again.

"What? You know me?" Duolong asked in confusion.

"N-nothing, you misheard. Come on." Yan Yue took a deep breath, preparing for the battle. He knew that Duolong's strength was not to be underestimated, but he also believed in his own abilities.

"I remember the Flying Thieves were very agile and fast. Every move they made was a fatal attack on vital points. They were also good at sneak attacks, assassinations, and using poison."

So……

Yan Yue brought her hands together in front of her chest, her spiritual energy surging like a whirlwind.

[Nature Flow] Open!

[Mind Energy Protection] Activated!

...A swift and decisive victory!