Chapter 21: Demonstration (I)

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'This must be most of the Dandadan cast in front of me. After what happened yesterday, it looks like Momo sees me as a friend now, not that I'm complaining about it. Their appearances changed quite a bit from yesterday too. I could only assume something had happened to the two. Ken in particular. He looks a lot less nerdy than before.', I inwardly thought to myself, observing this group before me as Lala's tail swerved around happily. I wonder if Lala liked meeting new people like this?

I could see more confidence in Ken's eyes too.

Then there were Miko and Kei. As I recall, they didn't have much significance to Dandadan, but these two girls were the very first friends Momo made, and were considered her best friends before encountering Ken. Turns out they're attending Sainan High too, but likely in another class, seeing as I didn't see these two in 1S.

I do not recall much of this series, but at the very least, their story probably kicked off. That did lead me with a question, however. One that I wanted to ask Aura.

'Say Aura, even if I don't recall much, one of your primary functions is to recall my memories that are buried deep within my consciousness to the surface, right?', I asked Aura.

[Correct, Master. It did appear you read most of Dandadan in the past, but forgot most of its content. But do not worry, Master. I can help pinpoint each story's progress for you.], Aura explained.

'Excellent. Please do so.', I inwardly said, waiting for Aura's explanation.

[Very well. Just observing the people before you and their appearances, it would seem most of the Turbo Granny-Arc has come to an end. That all happened very swiftly, and mostly within a span of a day no less. They encountered two Yokai during that. The first one is the entity they called Turbo Granny, likely a Class A or Class S Yokai, known to have superhuman speed and reflexes. She can run up to 100 kilometers per hour, and can easily switch between a physical or spiritual body, showing her capability in using Cursed Energy. She does eventually join Momo's group, but that likely has yet to happen. She also has the ability to fuse with other Yokai, which caused the second Yokai to appear, the Earthbound Spirit Crab. It's likely both Momo and Ken are currently recovering from that ordeal.], Aura explained the situation to me.

'Two Yokai called the Turbo Granny and Earthbound Spirit Crab? And a potential S rank no less? Sheesh.', I retorted after hearing that information.

[Shall I convert the metrics to it being Jutsjutsu Kaisen for you, Master?], Aura decided to ask me.

'Sure, that should be an easier way to classify Yokai and Cursed Spirits. Let's go ahead and do that.', I answered Aura.

[Very well. Putting Turbo Granny Yokai into Jujutsu's classification table, I would label her as a Class I Yokai. The Earthbound Spirit Crab teetering on Special Grade, not quite there though. Superhuman endurance, and is easily able to control weaker Yokai. Once it fused with Turbo Granny, it gained Turbo Granny's speed and reflexes. On its own, I'd classify it as a Class II Yokai. Turbo Granny is by far the superior one.], Aura continued to explain.

Hearing that explanation, I sucked in a cold breath of air. I couldn't help but look at Momo and Ken again.

Their luck truly was bad, wasn't it? Encountering a Class I Yokai right off the bat. Momo's grandmother, Reiko, even warned the two not to pursue her any further, didn't she?

At least it turned out alright in the end. But that begged the question, that meant Ken was cursed by Turbo Granny now, wasn't he? Since Turbo Granny fused with Ken, he gained her immense speed and reflexes, and a transformation along with it. That transformation further boosts Ken's durability and gives him an especially durable jawline, allowing him to bite down on things like metal and wood easily.

In that state, I'd put him easily as a superhuman, a hero's standard in the MCU. Maybe not having the level of Captain America, but he has potential to outspeed him. That's what Turbo Granny was known for anyway. I am curious if Ken's All Out could break Captain America's defenses.

That thought aside, we all made our way toward the dining room area, and Kei placed the couple of cakes down. Taking them out, a sweet aroma wafted around the room.

"I wasn't aware you owned a dog, Baki-san.", Momo happily said with a smile. Musashi wasn't used to this many people in the home, but still wagged his tail around, allowing Momo to pet him.

"Oh Musashi and I go way back. Through the sticks and mud as they say. Let's go eat the cakes, I'd hate for them to go to waste.", I replied, bringing Musashi to my side.

"Now you're talkin'.", Kei said with a grin.

"Ya just came along for the ride for the free cake, didn't you?", Momo retorted, squinting her eyes at her two friends. They all shared a laugh hearing that.

"Don't sweat it, Moml-chan. Still, I'm surprised your house is pretty normal, Baki-san. Feels a bit empty though.", Miko said.

"That is true. This place does feel a bit empty. Do your parents stay out often?", Ken decided to ask.

"Eh, oyaji does what he likes. He's rarely home. Mom passed away a few years ago. Most of the time it's just me.", I answered, causing the group to stare at me.

"Tough luck kiddo.", Reiko said, scratching her teeth.

"Baa-chan...", Momo said as an anger mark appeared on her forehead. "Don't listen to what Baa-chan says, Baki-san. We don't need to talk about it if it's a sensitive subject.", Momo said, reaching her hand out to squeeze Reiko's ear.

"Haha, it's already a thing of the past, so I don't mind it much. We just had dinner too so you had good timing in bringing some dessert here. And to make up for everyone's troubles in coming here, how about a little demonstration afterward?", I decided to ask, drawing everyone's interest.

"Demonstration?", Ken immediately replied. "Of what kind, Baki-san?", Ken continued to ask.

"Surely you all must be curious about what I do, right? I'm referring to these.", I said, flexing my arm out a bit, letting some of its muscles bulge out. The girls raised their eyebrows while Ken just stared at me.

"You tellin' me those are real?", Kei immediately retorted.

"Well, they don't look fake...", Miko also uttered, revealing a small frown.

"Trust me, they're very real. In fact, I have an upcoming event happening this weekend. I invited Lala here, and another friend. But you're all welcome to come. I was going to mention it yesterday, Momo-san, but you left before I could.", I said, turning my head toward Momo. Her eyes turned wide as she heard that. She was closer to me during the entrance ceremony yesterday, so she heard the outbursts of the students that were nearby.

"You really are a professional fighter? Just exactly what is it you do, Baki-san? Boxing?", Momo decided to ask.

"Not exactly. I'm more of a mixed martial artist if anything.", I said, explaining the situation to the group. Their eyes turned wide in surprise. This time it was Ken's turn who was surprised.

"Isn't that super dangerous? Now that I've looked more closely at it, you do have a few scars...", Ken said, taking a bite of some cake before him. We started talking again after Lala brought out some plates to put the cakes on. She's fitting in quite well already.

"What's different about mixed martial arts? They all look similar to me.", Miko asked.

"That's where anything goes, isn't it? I'm surprised you're in such a dangerous field, Baki-san.", Momo answered.

"Heh, well I'm not a newbie at it, not anymore at least. You may or may not have heard it from jiji's mouth yesterday, but I have gone around the world here and there, seeking out pro fighters. I'm back here in Japan, settling down. Come, let me show you if you think I take it seriously or not.", I said, quickly scarfing down the cake Momo brought. One whole cake was soon eaten and the other half-way through as the time passed.

Keeping the momentum going, I brought everyone down to the basement floor after we cleared the rest of the plates. They just stood there seeing the large floor filled with various kinds of equipment, and torn sandbags.

"Holy shit, it's like an entire gym down here!", Kei retorted.

"No kidding...", Ken uttered, only to glance his eyes at his own body, letting his eyes show a hint of jealousy again.

Compared to Ken, we were worlds apart, haha. His build was quite lean and tiny. My height might be similar to his but my frame was bulging with muscle.

"Can you go hang one of those up, Lala-chan?", I said, pointing toward a filled sandbag.

"Hai~", Lala responded, happily running toward it. She lifted up the sandbag with ease, causing the group's eyes to raise up. And as I pointed my finger toward the group of sandbags, they also saw several that were torn to shreds next to the unused ones. I heard Momo gulp beside me.

"T-Those sandbags aren't real, right?", Momo asked nervously. Hearing that, I grinned and looked at her.

"You're about to find out.", I replied, letting out a laugh as I did.