The all-powerful middle schooler

Are you afraid of losing to me?

This answer greatly displeased Kirihara Ryunosuke, who immediately resorted to provocation.

"Me? Will I lose? Ha..."

Hasegawa Izumi chuckled softly, as if she had heard a funny joke.

Although it sounded somewhat ridiculous to him, it was also quite normal.

Most people have limited vision and cannot see how high the sky is or how thick the earth is.

"Nonsense. Don't say such insulting things to my intelligence in front of me again."

He threw out a sentence, then put his hands in his pockets, ready to turn and leave.

This is outrageous! It's incredibly insulting!

But to Kirihara Ryunosuke, this behavior was nothing short of arrogance.

'Yeah, that's right, he looked down on everyone else back in the challenge tournament too…'

It seems that using the same method won't work!

A surge of rage rose in Kirihara Ryunosuke's heart. Unseen by him, wisps of black energy spread from his hands, directly attacking his mind, and the bloodshot veins in his eyes became increasingly prominent.

"Since that's how it is, Hasegawa! I'll use force to make you submit! Just like you did to Busujima-senpai!"

He believed that since everyone in Shuchiin had succumbed to Hasegawa's violence, it was reasonable for him to use the same methods.

"Hey."

Ahead, Izumi Hasegawa stopped, glanced back slightly, and shook her head.

Those who cannot control their power will be controlled by it.

That's why he made a promise with Kobato.

Because if you're not careful, it can lead to an accident.

"Fine, then I'll show you the truth that there are always people better than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding."

He turned his head, holding his briefcase in one hand and leaning against his back, while waving with the other hand.

"Don't think you're so great. You're just an ordinary person after all! I am the chosen one who gained power!"

Kirihara Ryunosuke knew how strong his opponent's physical abilities were, so he did not underestimate him. Instead, he secretly used the power of the king to enhance his strength. Wisps of black energy enveloped his right arm, and his physical abilities soared, especially the strength of his right arm, which increased several times over.

He assumed a baseball batting stance, with his feet firmly planted on the ground, his waist slightly twisted, his hands gripping the baseball bat, and placing the bat behind his head.

As a baseball player who has trained hard since childhood, his movements in this area are naturally very standard, which gives him the confidence to turn them into fighting moves.

"Accept!"

Using the force of his leg kick, Kirihara Ryunosuke flew out like an arrow, while simultaneously concentrating his power into the baton by twisting his waist.

This move clearly indicates an intention to use Hasegawa as a baseball to hit a home run.

However, the moment he swung his weapon, the person in front of him suddenly vanished.

"Hey, is someone there?"

His expression froze, his attack missed, and he even lost his balance due to the excessive force, staggering forward a few steps.

At the same time, he felt a lightness in his hand and looked down to find that the baseball bat had disappeared from his hand.

"It's so slow I'm about to yawn. You think you can challenge me with this? You're overestimating yourself."

The sound came from behind him. He turned around and noticed the baseball bat in Hasegawa's hand. His pupils contracted involuntarily.

When exactly?

This guy is incredibly fast!

"Did you just use martial arts?"

Kirihara Ryunosuke recalled the long-standing rumors.

"No, I just walked past you and took it."

Hasegawa Izumi spoke calmly, extending a finger and making the baseball bat rotate around the movement of her finger, as if demonstrating martial arts to him.

"You are indeed very capable! However..."

Kirihara Ryunosuke bit his lip, blood seeping out, unwilling to admit defeat so easily.

"I'm not like you! I'm the chosen one! I'm the man who can become the King of Shuchiin!"

"Now, I will use my 'King's Power' to utterly defeat you!"

Ambition, confidence, anger, and other emotions drove him to extremes. No longer caring about the impact of displaying his extraordinary power, he activated the power of the cursed bandages. Cursed power surged throughout his body, his hair instantly turned white, his pupils turned light green, and his skin turned red, as if he had become a demon.

However, despite this terrifying demeanor, Hasegawa remained completely calm and composed, his face showing no emotion whatsoever.

Just like the expression he had seen on the opponent's face during the challenge match... no, back then, the man in front of him occasionally showed an excited expression as well.

Could this mean...?

Was his performance not as good as that of Shinomiya and Busujima back then?

Kirihara Ryunosuke's brief reverie vanished with his demonic transformation, replaced only by an impulse and obsession to destroy.

"Yaaaah!"

He let out an excited and wild roar, his hands transforming into demonic claws, becoming even more alluring and terrifying as his cursed power erupted.

The power of cursed tools is indeed formidable for ordinary people.

However, the opponent before us is already extraordinary.

Hasegawa Izumi slowly raised the baseball bat in her hand, as if she were holding a heavy spiked club rather than an ordinary baseball bat. Then she swept it forward, and a heavy whistling sound filled the air.

"A hundred kinds of martial arts, this is..."

"Thunder gossip!"

It seemed slow but was actually fast; the seemingly slow strike turned into a lightning-fast blow, landing squarely on the opponent.

"boom!"

At that very moment, Kirihara Ryunosuke's expression shifted from madness to terror. Even in a defensive stance, he could hardly withstand the power that had reached its limit.

"call……"

Inside the small garden, there was a fountain. Suddenly, the water flow was stirred by the airflow, and a figure flew over from above until it crashed into the grass at the end.

"By the way, you just said you wanted to become... some kind of king?"

Hasegawa Izumi slowly approached, stuck the baseball bat into the ground to the side, and asked with a cold expression.

"..."

Meanwhile, Kirihara Ryunosuke, lying on the ground with his eyes rolled back, was close to losing consciousness. His demonic transformation had been reverted to its original form, and his once-powerful curse power had declined to its lowest point, making him completely unable to accept any external sounds.

That blow just now made him understand.

Previously, I was merely like a clam in a well looking at the moon, not understanding the other party's strength, and thinking that I could surpass the other party by mastering a little extraordinary power.

Now, like a mayfly seeing the blue sky, they realize that the gap between the two sides is so vast that it's almost unimaginable.

Is he going to die?

"Don't worry, I used just the right amount of force. You'll only be unconscious for a short time at most."

As if hearing his thoughts, the man responded.

Kirihara Ryunosuke felt bitter.

To crush an ant without killing it, that kind of force must be very difficult to control, right?

98

Chapter 98: Not only were the enemies not afraid, but they also dared to fight back?

People are all burdened by fame and fortune.

In Izumi Hasegawa's view, the classmate who fell to the ground was clearly in a state of confusion, which led him to recklessly challenge him, and the curse on the cursed artifact the other party possessed was an accomplice in driving all of this.

However, the hidden trick on this cursed artifact had already been eliminated by his attack just now.

Even so, power itself carries risks, and ordinary people need to pay a price to continue using it.

"A friendly reminder: using this thing will deplete your life force. I advise you not to use it unless you encounter danger."

He noticed the other person's miserable state and offered a reminder.

At this moment, Kirihara Ryunosuke also completely lost consciousness and entered a coma.

"Huh? Can't you hear what I'm saying? Well then, I'll take my leave now. I'm busy going home to cook for my sister."

He gave a soft "hmm," and without wasting any time, turned and left the secluded little garden.

Meanwhile, in a dark corner of Minato Ward, Tokyo.

The bandaged man, who was searching for his next suitable target, suddenly stopped, closed his eyes, and a scene flashed before his eyes.

A blurry figure, a devastating blow...

Suddenly it opened its eyes, a hint of fear appearing in its lifeless gaze, and it immediately designated the area around Shuchiin as a forbidden zone.

……

Nighttime, the Hasegawa family home.

The dish, with its rising steam and vibrant red oil, resembles a scene of boiling lava, further garnished with a few chopped scallions.

"Dude, I'm starting!"

Smelling the aroma spreading through the air, Little Dove swallowed hard, her appetite whetted.

She carefully picked up a piece of tofu with her chopsticks. It almost melted in her mouth, accompanied by the savory aroma of minced meat, the numbing spiciness of fermented bean paste, and the fresh fragrance of minced garlic. Each bite offered a unique flavor.

Kobato has always had a strong palate and adds a lot of garlic when eating tonkotsu ramen, so she's not afraid of dishes like mapo tofu and actually enjoys them.

"Excellent! As expected of my other half! The offerings you've brought are increasingly satisfying, so I'll reward you a bit."

The young woman elegantly wiped the grease from the corner of her mouth with a tissue, then took a sip of tomato juice. This was the most satisfying moment of her day.

"Brother, I don't need your praise, you useless little sister."

Hanesegawa Izumi's tone was one of disdain.

The little sister immediately pouted.

"By the way, Koji, remember to bring your phone to school. If you run into any weirdos, remember to tell me."

He changed the subject.

Armed with a sharp blade, the murderous intention arises.

After the upheaval, there will inevitably be more and more violent incidents. Although he has means to protect Xiaojiu, it is still impossible to guarantee that everything will be alright.

He also made several amulets to protect his parents' safety and sent them over via international express.

"Kukuku, my other half, are you underestimating my power?!"

The younger sister grasped at the air, as if flames were burning within it.

“Spirits can attract spirits. Xiao Jiu, you now possess a certain level of spiritual power, so the probability of you encountering supernatural events is also increasing…”

He ignored him and continued talking to himself.

"Will my brother come to my rescue in time?"

Xiaojiu's expression immediately changed, and she hugged her brother's arms tightly, looking terrified.

"Don't worry, I've set up defensive measures on Kojiu, so she'll be safe."

He immediately smiled and ruffled his sister's soft, golden hair.

"Great!"

The younger sister breathed a sigh of relief, then her expression changed, and she emphasized, "Hmph, my other half is scaring me again! If my power could return, I wouldn't need your protection!"

He ignored these words and took the tableware to the kitchen.

Then, he chanted the 'cleaning spell' and cleaned all the dishes in a second.