26 Chapter 26 - Monster

Yeah, I'm posting this while I'm school. Anyway, don't know if I'll post a second chapter today but wish me luck.

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How strongs is Haruto? A rather good question considering his overall physical attribute that are placed around Middle Class Disciple while adding his technique and martial art place him at High class Disciple but placing his added abilities of [ Tachypsychia ], [ Foresight ], [ Zone ] and [ Formless ] place him at peak of a High class Disciple close to Expert and with [ Ultra Instinct ] can put up a good fight against one.

However, adding [ Spiral Power ] can change the outcome of a fight unless the opponent didn't give the chance and one shot him. This is the reason why Haruto doesn't underestimate even those who are vastly weaker than him since chances are there are methods that can defeat him, even simple tactics.

Haruto finds himself unable to land a single attack towards Shigure and his clothes end up getting cut while also numbing his body. Shigure is a [ Katsujinken ] and won't kill nor physically harm someone but even then she is extremely powerful and skilled.

"What style did you use?" Shigure asked to see him use a rather different style that she had seen before.

"I base it off of the [ Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist ]. It's called [ Sword God Style ]." Haruto wasn't far off since Ghislaine didn't know much about the style besides what she had faced before and decided to use the principles of the [ Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist ] to improve it.

"Use my technique." Shigure said, showing a hint of envy and anger, disliking that Haruto uses a different style even though she knows that he can use her style.

Haruto awkwardly smiled having an easier time knowing what she was thinking after exchanging blades with her. Add the new set memories and gave him an easier understanding of her personality.

"Uhmm, okay." Haruto changed his style to resemble hers and this made her happy. Meanwhile, Hayato sees this stroke on his beard.

'He's truly an interesting young man.' Hayato thought seeing Haruto accelerated growth was truly astonishing that he would be near the High Class Disciple at his base skill-set.

"That's enough." The Akisame said where Shigure was enjoying fighting someone who has some skill in the sword since Kenichi uses fist while Haruto implements all that he learns. He does not limit himself with his fist alone and sharpen every aspect of it all.

She liked it about him and communicated through their blade, getting a better understanding of Haruto through it. Shigure doesn't know how to communicate with someone and finally got the chance to chat with Haruto in her strange way. Haruto panting but sheathed his Bokken even though he doesn't need to but it was simply a way to show that he is not in battle anymore.

"Haaa…thank you…for teaching…me, Kosaka-sensei." Haruto said and Shigure nodded in silence, not needing words to convey that she was happy to help and her students knew this.

He learns a lot about the sword when sparring against Ghislaine since she also communicates through their spar. Though she wanted to spar more with Haruto finally having the chance to "Chat" with him.

'Ever since the two came things started to become quite lively.' Hayato thought that Shigure was quite happy and saw Haruto walk over to him while noticing Kenichi was training under Kansei Ma and went around doing some technique but this time around he was alone and Miu didn't join him like what should have happened.

'Doubt he's going to be in trouble.' Haruto thought to himself wincing recalling the time they were sparring. He was vastly superior to them in terms of durability and ability to take hits. If anything, Haruto pity those who's going to mess with him. After some time taking a break, Apachai was looking for Kenichi who hadn't returned.

"Guess he's most likely having his first solo fight. I'll go ahead and find him, so stop being sad, Apachai." Haruto said patting Apachai back since it was his turn training Kenichi. He cracked his bones and loosened up his muscle before applying the teaching of [ Sword God Style ] and technique under [ Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist ] called Instant movement.

[ Shundo! ]

He vanished in an instant, surprising the Grandmaster but impressed that he is able to use what he learns and apply it in other methods. Haruto was a lot faster but it takes a lot of energy and timing to move. However, his speed was easily faster than a human can react. Unfortunately, movement speed is different from combat speed since it needs a running start first.

He was leaping in high places searching for where Kenichi might be and eventually found him managing to beat almost all the Ragnarok members but noticed that he was protecting someone.

'Isn't that Izumi Yuuka? They look good together.' Haruto thought to himself not wanting to interfere with their fight where Kenichi was battered but was still standing and used the skill he learned from Haruto. He was using Boxer Technique, tanking the kick from who Haruto assumed to be Koga Daichi, one of the technique Trio.

A Boxer should always be able to thank a hit and find the perfect moment to strike. Kenichi then found the perfect opportunity to move and strike Koga straight to the face causing him to stagger and step back up.

"Hahahah you're good but not as much as your brother. Where is he anyway?" Koga asked while Kenichi was exhausted and the group were recovering. It was a miracle that he was still able to fight this long.

"I won't tell you!" Kenichi shouted at them panting heavily thinking about his training and what he needs to do. He already did what Kansei Ma taught him but it was enough and everyone was standing back up.

"Kenichi." The young girl who Kenichi was protecting, Izumu Yuuka, was worried seeing him all beat up yet still stood up and fought them. He was weak compared to them yet kept on getting back up. She couldn't help but appreciate him and had been caring for plants.

"Then everyone give him hell!" Everyone rushed towards Kenichi who gritted his teeth forcing him to think and went parry and redirect the attack managing to land some hits but recieve more. He staggered into his feet and reached his limits as Izumi tried to help him, who held his stomach from getting kicked by Koga.

"If we take you then wouldn't Haruto come to us?" Koga looking at Kenichi who gritted his teeth still had a fighting spirit in his eyes.

'I can't just give up! Haruto-Nii would be angry and disappointed that I let myself lose.' Kenichi thought about struggling to stand up but managed to take a stance ready to fight again.

"I won't go down that easily!!" He rushed towards Koga but he was too slow and weak, receiving yet another straight kick to the face sending him flying several feet and Izumi went to check if he was still alive.

"You really like getting beat up huh?" Koga said while Izumi was scared for Kenichi who did his best protecting her. At that moment, the sound of footsteps and everyone turned to see the person that they were looking for.

"Haruto-Nii, Run!" Kenichi shouted hoping for him not to harm anyone else since he was afraid that he might get overboard. He does have the tendency to lashed out when those important to him are harmed.

"Oh so you're Haruto? Takeda told me to bring you to him." Koga said while he watched as Haruto simply ignored them and kneel Kenichi.

"You did good, Haruto. Learn from this fight and get stronger. A man can't act weak when you have a girl watching you." Haruto teases him a bit causing him to blush looking at Izumi who also became flustered.

"You dare ignore us!" One of them tried to hit Haruto only for him to not even move and receive the full force of the attack. The person was shocked as he felt his arms go numb after hitting Haruto who slowly stood up.

"Normally I won't fight without reason." Haruto slowly made his presence known where everyone suddenly felt it. The same pressure released by those who are one of the Fists in Ragnarok.

"But now you hit me then it's common sense I'll retaliate." He took a deep breath and immediately struck the one who attacked him straight to the abdomen and the force easily knocked them out.

"Now, let's see what the so-called Koga Master of kicker has to offer." Haruto toothy grinned where everyone instinctively went to attack him at the same time. He used [ Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist ] to not harm them too severely nor reveal too much of his strength. Haruto knew that they were sending cannon fodder to see how strong he was but unfortunately he can see through their plans.

Koga rushed towards him doing a perfect roundhouse kick thinking that it was enough only for Haruto to block it with his hand unfazed then did a sweeping kick tripping Koga who fell into the ground.

"You have to do better than that, Koga-chan." Haruto grinned then took a deep breath and immediately focused using [ Tranquil Mind ] to not use anger or any emotion but focuses on technique and skills to avoid harming everyone. An arm strike to sneak attack from behind him only for Haruto shift to the left avoiding the fist then grabbed it before slamming the person into Koga who move to avoid it.

"Kenichi-chan, when in a fight like this, it is best to take a moment to analyze and understand your opponent." He simply dodge and let them hit each other causing them to slowly fall and be easily defeated.

"Don't hesitate and have no fear." Haruto said while everyone attacked simultaneously hitting him with everything they got.

[ Sanchin! ]

Sanchin Stance is a stance used in karate and can be considered as one of the most important techniques. The way the feet are placed and the muscles are tensed, provide a very stable position. One of the important uses of the Sanchin Stance is protecting the crotch. The upper leg muscles are providing a sort of shield, making it impossible for an upward kick to hit the crotch as the kicking foot gets stuck between the leg muscles.

"Control and subdue!" Haruto uses the flow of their moment immediately causing them to fall and scatter. Kenichi saw it all seeing his brother showcase his skills and amazed how he wasn't even hitting them and focusing on subduing them.

[ Aikido! ]

This martial art had always been weak and ineffective but through applying other arts into it everything becomes a lot better and placing only the essentials turning it into a deadly art. Haruto dusted himself where everyone couldn't believe what had happened as it was far impossible for them to fall.

'H-How is that possible!? They hit him yet didn't even faze him and everyone is easily subdued just like that!' Koga couldn't believe what he had witnessed falling into his butt looking at Haruto looking down at him afraid that he might do something because they beat up Kenichi.

"M-Monster!?" Koga left before Haruto could even talk with him and Haruto was stunned that he left.

"Why did he leave? I didn't hit them though? I was just planning on thanking him." Haruto tilted his head crossing his arms since Kenichi would grow because of their fight and glance looking at the couple then to the people around him before shaking his head and helping Kenichi back to Ryozanpaku.

"I'll take it from here." Haruto said taking Kenichi wrapping his arms around his shoulder while Izumi looked worried for Kenichi.

"Wait, shouldn't we bring him to a hospital?" She saw hoc much damage Kenichi had and might have some permanent damage.

"Hahahaha that's the last thing he'll ever need. My brother is tougher and more resilient than he looked. If we fight then he's going to outlast me." Haruto laughed it off while Izumi looked at him unsure if she should trust him.

"Trust me, I have someone that can fix him up without problem. Anyway, see yah whoever you are?" Haruto said and before she spoke saw him vanish stunning the young girl as she wondered what had happened. Meanwhile Haruto was carrying Kenichi on his back jumping in the building moving at a horse pace. He was using the principles of [ Sword God Style ] to move at unbelieve running speed, taking only a few minutes to arrive back at Ryozanpaku.