Chapter 8 - Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.

'I need to win against them without getting hit.'

[ Quest Created! ]

[ Task: Defeat Karate Club Without getting hit ]

[ Reward: 500 QP ]

Guess I got too strong that the wrong was this much but I don't really care since a reward is still a reward. I stared at my opponent as they were clearly confident since they severely underestimated me before and now had intent to beat me into a blood pulp.

I had some doubts yesterday that prevented me from unleashing my true potential and Unfortunately, I got a lot stronger and tougher than before. Especially my [ Battle Junkie ] skill that helps me crave battle rather than fear it. They all didn't hold back and took a stance as well then runned towards me. I use my [ Tachypsychia ] and [ Foresight ] to control the flow of the fight.

The first one who threw a punch was redirected and resulted in him hitting his friends while I ducked and struck his diaphragm with a powerful punch. The attack caused him to release the air inside and had his whole body essentially shut down.

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'Fuck! His punch wasn't this heavy yesterday!' It was obvious what he was thinking and staggered back backward. But I won't let you counter and follow another punch with my left directly hitting his liver.

The shear forces completely shut him down and caused him to pass out once again. They weren't talented and simply physically strong. I put my body to the side to evade a kick from another attacker and took the opening to catch him off balance by simply hitting his foot on the ground while he was on the ground and slammed my foot into their face.

The powerful ax knocks them out while I block a punch that targets my neck. Their faces filled with anger and fear realizing that I wasn't the same person as before. I didn't care if they fear me but they would certainly stop doing Karate after seeing me.

They never fought anyone remotely as strong as those who truly became strong. They only want to bully rather than pursue true strength. I strike them with a quick jab but the force send ripples into their chest like the sound of a shotgun was heard.

"Gaaah!!! H-How are you this strong!?" He managed to withstand the attack but fell into their knees. I didn't entertain him and did a straight kick into their faces. Then avoided another sweeping side kick and did a spinning back kick straight into their head. They were too easy and my newly obtained [ Concealed Presence ] helps in taking their blindspot.

Looking at the remaining Karate members clenched my fist and without a moment trying to talk them out went straight into beating them. I did a combo of kicks and punches that make it a lot harder to recover than yesterday. When they all laid on the floor and I sat on top of one they grabbed the one who was still awake.

"Listen up, don't ever bother me again and if I find anything that is important to me then better start praying. Got it!?" The devilish smile struck fear into their hearts as slammed his face to the ground. I dusted off the dirt and left them squirming in pain as I enjoyed our fight but disappointed they were weak.

They didn't display any skills nor talent on brute strength. Most of their attacks were just hit rather than use feints and attacks. I started to head home having wasted too much time against them.

As I was walking down the neighborhood, I heard a commotion and turned around the corner to find Miu confronting a group of gangsters.

'I need to beat the gangster.'

[ Quest Created ]

[ Task: Beat the Gangster ]

[ Reward: 10,000 Yen ]

One of them grabbed Miu and even though I know she will be fine made me look kind of pissed. I could hear them arguing and I didn't even think twice.

"Brat what did you say—" Before he could even finish his sentence I appeared planting a straight kick to his face, the force causing him to gasp for air.

They were surprised by the sudden appearance as the gangster tried to stand up only for his face to be hit with an upward vertical kick knocking out a few teeth then I slammed my foot into their stomach for good measure.

"I know you didn't need my help but are you alright, Miu-chan?" I calmly turned, seeing he was a bit surprised then smiled as she quickly escaped the gangster's grasp.

"Thank you for the help, Haruto!" She was nearby standing next to her while the gangsters were screaming in agony as I glanced over to Miu.

"I'll handle that over there while you take care of that other guy." I said and she nodded and both of them took a stance and it's clear they weren't experienced in fighting relying purely on street fighting methods.

"You brat!" My opponent swung their fist towards me while it was faster than the Karate Club but didn't hold any power in them. I ducked down while redirecting his attack using my [ Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist ] and placed my fist close to his open abdomen. He leaves his body exposed rather than defending it.

The force was enough to knock him out as I used my [ Tachypsychia ] to finish him off in a mere second and turned to look at Miu who showcased a level of expertise in fighting. She moved with grace and power that it was unbelievably beautiful in my eyes.

[ You have gained "Lv.1 Furinji style(E)" ]

Oh wow, I didn't expect to copy that…wait! I already reached 80% of Big Daniel! Isn't this too fast? Then again I've been fighting nonstop and adapting rather quickly than normal. I wonder how hard this martial art is to master considering it's a powerful and intricate style of combat. Once we finished up, we went to help the old man that was being harassed by the Yakuza and made our way home.

"I didn't expect Haruto to be a capable fighter." Miu was truly impressed by my movement even though it's still at the beginning level.

"Hearing a cute girl say that makes me blush, especially someone who can kick my ass." I said and was actually being flustered since I'm still a growing young man and hearing a beautiful girl praise me is something else.

"I heard from Kenichi-san that you fought the Karate club?" Miu asked and I nodded.

"Yeah, they were planning on messing with us and I managed to beat them up. They said that only the strong deserve to learn Karate." I said enjoying beating them up and showing them their place.

"Surely something is wrong with those people."

"Yeah, that's why I taught them a lesson. But now I don't know where to find a place to learn martial arts. Kenichi-chan was the most looking forward to learning two. I can teach him but I'm barely a master."

Truthfully, I hope she can recommend me to their martial art dojo and learn from them. My body is itching for a good fight and blood boiling at the mere thought of fighting them.

"If you want I have something in mine? Here you can come to this place if you're determined." Miu took out a piece of paper and saw that it was horribly made but I guess I can analyze it with [ Foresight ].

"Is this the place where you learn those moves?"

"Yes! Actually, that's where I lived with my grandfather. He's the one who trained me at a young age." She is quite open huh? Well I liked straight forward girls. Maybe that's why I'm attracted to Lala and our school nurse? Let's put that aside since I don't want to get ahead of myself.

"Oh, if you're this strong then I'm too scared to ask how strong your grandfather is. Oh, well this is where we part ways, but before that I want to know if I can bring my friend Kenichi-chan?"

"Sure thing! I would love to introduce my friend to my grandfather!" Goodness gracious! My eyes! She's too pure! Whoever emotionally harms her they'll face me!

"Well, see you tomorrow!" I said as we parted ways and I headed home when I met up with Lala at the riverbank who I decided to talk to.

"Why are you here? What's wrong, Haruto?"

"Perfect timing, Iwant to ask you something, Lala. Why do you want to marry me? We met each other yesterday, and we don't know each other too well, so why?" Though the answer is clear to me but wanted to hear it from her. Lala scratched her cheek with her finger to show that she was a little embarrassed.

"I may have used our marriage as an excuse so I wouldn't have to go back home, but-"

"Lala-sama!" Before Lala could answer, a voice was heard and turned to find a young man with white spiky hair wearing unique looking clothes.

"Zastin!" Lala shouted his name while I can sense that he was stronger than normal and my blood was screaming for me to fight.

"Fufu... I went through-"

As Zastin went through his speech, I leaned towards Lala and whispered.

"Who is this guy?" I, of course, knew who he was, but it would be strange for me to have this information.

"His name is Zastin, and he is a servant and guardian of Devilukean royalty." His guardian yet he's quite a gullible idiot if I'm being honest. Maybe it was Rito's insane luck the reason he won.

"...but! This is it!! Lala-sama, come back to planet Deviluke with me!!"

"Nyeeeeeh!! I won't go back. I have a reason not to!!"

"What is your reason?"Lala pointed at me while I just had my hand crossed.

"I...! I fell in love with this guy here, Haruto!! So I'll marry Haruto and live with him on Earth!" I'm not sure but her tone seems genuine and I, for one who can't refuse girls who is honest with themselves.

"..."

Zastin's eyes were cold for a moment, but it quickly changed.

"I see, so that's how it is. I was wondering about it when I heard the report from my men. They said that an earthling tried to rescue Lala-sama but... they actually admitted defeat from you earthling."

"Now that you know, go back and tell daddy! I'll never go back, nor will I meet any future husband candidates!!" Lala hugged my arms much to my surprise. Lala this is too much stimulus!

"No, it's not that simple. I, Zastin, have received an order from the king of Deviluke to take you back... I won't be able to face the king if I go home after approving the marriage of a suspicious earthling and Lala-sama."

"Then what can we do?" Lala asked, still hoping to convince Zastin.

"Please stay back Lala-sama."

'...I need to defeat Zastin.'

[ Quest Creation! ]

[ Task: Defeat Zastin ]

[ Reward: Lv.1 Water God Style(E), 10,000 Yen ]

Wait, isn't this a sword style that is similar to [ Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist ] from the story Mushoku tensei? From what I know, It is a style of swordsmanship that specializes in defensive techniques emphasizing parrying and counter-attacking oncoming attacks. Since there are only a few ways to attack, there is also the art of provocation to make the opponent take the initiative.

A skilled practitioner would be able to read the flow of Magic and use their senses to block and counter any attack, including magic and projectiles. The downfall of the Water God Style is that the user cannot attack first while displaying Water God Style techniques. There's more technique but I don't have privilege to think.

My senses screamed at me and used [ Tachypsychia ] to avoid a sword slash that carved the ground and Zastin revealed holding an energy sword.

"Let's make sure…if he's worthy for you, Lala-sama." This jackass really wants to kill me! But it doesn't matter and I simply need to defeat him.

"Now, show me your true skills in a real fight! Are you ready?" He said rushing towards me and can see that he is skilled but….isn't he taken direct? Why the hell is overseeing his sword? I wonder if it has any way since wouldn't it be like holding a flashlight? I quickly took a stance of [ Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist ] and prepared myself for the incoming attack.

"Gladly."