Chapter 68 - Azuma Banquet 3

As the fight had begun, Kyouka, Tenka and Kyouka were watching intently where it showed how Fubuki defeated Sorako and Takemi that then shifted to Yuuki against Homare.

Tobera was interested in Yuuki, eager to see how he would fight and fare against an Azuma. She has strong sense in intuition with her years of experience that haven't dulled due to her ability to continuously take energy from life.

"Oh, this boy is certainly something to fight against Homare without using any ability."( Tobera)

She commented watching Yuuki deflect Homare's attack quite easily with a moment that reminisces of water where it produces bluish glow as he moves his hands.

'This level of skill and mastery….where did he learn that? It's too unorthodox and seems similar to Taichi.'

Tobera observed the fight where despite the speed advantage of Homare who didn't have to think too heavily in her action and let her body move on its own that she was able to fight at such a blinding speed.

"I wonder where he learned how to fight like that."

"Yuuki-kun made them."(Tenka)

The Azuma family head turned to Tenka curious at what she meant by her words.

"What do you mean? He made his own fighting style?"

"He did, over a dozen in fact."(Kyouka)

Tobera interest skyrocketed even further as the possibility of learning them and making their family even stronger was worth having. If none want him then she'll take him.

"Hahaha that means he's some kind of genius if that's true. Tell me what does he call that fighting style he's using now?"(Tobera)

"His using two, one is called [ Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist ] that he describes as "leading enemies around the nose by moving like a calm stream, only to finish them off with a punch strong enough to smash great rocks like a raging river." While his attack when he kicks is his own version of Taekwondo called [ Renewal Taekwondo. ]."(Kyouka)

She explained that Yuuki taught a few things that she applies when fighting. Kyouka isn't as skilled in hand to hand combat but still above average compared to people. Tobera opted for a satisfied smile, turning her attack back to the fight where she was shocked that Yuuki was able to grab Homare and attack her.

When the fight reach its climax, Tobera taken aback when seeing his hands turn pitch black and hair turning white as he exhales and his eyes seem to have change.

"To think he has more power left in him. I'm eager to see how strong he truly is."(Tobera)

She grinned and continued watch the fight while Yuuki finishes his transformation where his hair turns white and his arms are pitch black with reddish segments. Homare was taken aback sensing his overwhelming presence but more shocked to see him have an ability.

"What!? You have an ability!? But you're a man!?"(Homare)

He took a deep breath smirking at her question and said.

"Yes, I am. But I guess I'm just special."(Yuuki)

"So what if you have powers! You still won't beat me!"(Homare)

She gritted her teeth then immediately typed on her thighs vanishing in blinding speed while Yuuki exhaled and took a stance then followed suit as Homare appeared like a streak of light as she ran through the island.

"Too slow."(Yuuki)

He appeared beside her shocking Homare and due to having placed her movement already was not able to attack.

[ Full Contact Karate - 1st Stance Ballistic Fist 3 combo ]

Yuuki charged his fist with power flexing every ounce of his muscle then struck Homare with enough force to shatter a small building as she was shot flying through the trees snapping them in the process.

She gritted her teeth ignoring the excruciating pain from his attack and immediately typed into her thighs and took out her blade while Yuuki immediately parried her attack.

[ Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist ]

Homare was overwhelmed by his movement and tried to tire by running where Yuuki simply followed as they clashed throughout the island appearing and disappearing. She then inputted again in her thigh and proceeded to unleash a combination of slashes and kicks.

"You think just because you're able to keep up doesn't mean you'll win!"

She managed to kick Yuuki's head yet he simply followed the motion using the momentum putting his hand on the ground.

[ Capoeira ]

Spinning his body as if he was dancing, Yuuki kicked her face then stepped back as Homare's nose began to bleed from the attack.

"Are you giving up?"

"Never!"

Homare charged at him only for him to disappear and he was on hand standing on top of her head and said.

"Then let's continue."

He slammed her to the ground with a powerful kick where Homare buried into the pavement as she gritted her teeth but her anger allowed her to recover and type on her thighs.

Homare unleashes a series of attacks that was faster and quicker than before that Yuuki was barely able to penetrate her defenses.

"You're getting a lot better…"

Yuuki slammed his fist into the ground and cocked both of his fist gathering power while Homare was shocked as she received a flurry of punches that bypassed her defenses.

[ Full Contact Karate - 3rd Stance: White Tiger's Dance ]

Akin to a ferocious tiger, Homare was pushed by Yuuki as she tried to read his movement and stepped back having finally gotten enough data to be used against him.

"This is the end!"(Homare)

She charged at Yuuki while he simply took a stance, placing his hand covering his face and the spectator witness as if a circle formed around Yuuki having an omnidirectional awareness.

"Yes, for you."

[ CQC ]

In a flash where Homare couldn't even see, she attacked with a flurry of strikes that aimed in her vulnerable spot as she fell into her knees while Yuuki stood behind her.

'H-How did he….'

Homare frustrated, feeling helpless, unable to even land a single strike to Yuuki who merely deflected her every attack.

"I refused to give up!"

She turned to Yuuki who looked at her standing back up struggling to stay on her feet while he sighed and said.

"I admire your resolve despite how you act but don't push yourself as you cannot fight anymore."

Yuuki narrowed his gaze since he never felt the need to hate her after sensing her emotion and he was wiser than his former self.

"I can still fight with my fist!"(Homare)

Homare tried to attack only to find herself on the ground after being grabbed by Yuuki. She was confused about what had happened.

"Hmmm, stand down or you'll get yourself hurt. I like a woman who's tough but you shouldn't stupid and learn when to back down."(Yuuki)

She slightly blush then gritted her teeth but her eyes saw his gaze looking at her and annoyed being reminded of something she hates.

"You have a gaze... I can't fucking stand. It's the same as those from the main family!"(Homare)

She took out her knife and started slashing at Yuuki who parried her attack.

"And I promise myself I will take everything away from those bastards! I'll rule over the Azumas!"

Homare tried to stab her only for Yuuki to move to the side leaving her back exposed.

[ Renewal Taekwondo - Fangs ]

Yuuki then delivers a double downwards elbow strike which sends the opponent hurling to the ground and finally knocks Homare.

"You being able to withstand my attack is simply amazing but use this to grow and prove yourself again. I know you still can hear me…it's good you didn't fight Himari because…she has a hard time controlling her skill. But you did good, Homare-san."

Homare soon fell unconscious with Yuuki carrying her to safety even though he can heal but didn't want to beat her again as the people outside watching had a multitude of reactions.

"There he goes again…"

Kyouka muttered that no one heard while Tobera laughed at the result and said.

"What a spectacle! He sure is strong."

'I wonder if Yuuki intends to take her….I don't doubt he would take most of the azuma.'

Tenka thought, looking at Yuuki carrying Homare in a bridal manner as they ran through the island trying to find the others.

"Since the battles have stopped, let's take the losers out."(Tobera)

As they were taking Sorako, Takemi and Yumina out of the island, Yuuki tried to find the others where he saw that Himari and Yachiho managed to meet each other.

"Himari-chan, Yachiho-san!"(Yuuki)

He got their attention while Yachiho tense up confused who he was as Yuuki had his hair white after transforming.

"Who are you!?"(Yachiho)

"It's me, Yuuki."(Yuuki)

"Yuuki!? How come your hair is white and what's up with those black hands."(Yachiho)

"This part of my ability and transformation is called [ Asura Armament ]."

Yachiho looked at his overall appearance with a slight blush on her face and said.

"Not gonna lie….you look good"

"Yachiho!?"(Himari)

She couldn't help but exclaim and surprise to hear her sister complimenting her and realize that she might be interested in it as well.

"Thanks."

Yuuki senses someone incoming and turns his head.

"They're here."

"who?"(Himari)

"You don't mean…"(Yachiho)

"Yes. Now get Homare-san to safety while I distract them."(Yuuki)

"But-"(Himari)

"Don't worry about me, just go."(Yuuki)

He gave Homare to Yachiho and they started to run away while Yuuki smiled, turning his head hearing their footsteps. .

"Oh my"

Fubuki surprise to see his appearance, never expected that his hair would turn white and match his manly face with her eldest daughter, Maia having the same opinions but didn't say anything.

"Hmm, You look nice."(Fubuki)

"Not now, Mother."(Maia)

"My apology."(Fubuki)

He wryly smiles a bit surprised by the compliment but their emotion is clear.

"What happened to the others?"(Yuuki)

"We've defeated them."(Fubuki)

"I'll take care of him mother while you go."(Maia)

"Be careful, he's powerful."(Fubuki)

He tried to charge Fubuki but he suddenly halted and flipped back as he felt something causing Fubuki to vanish following Himari and the others.

"Damn, I was planning on stalling a bit. Is this your ability?"(Yuuki)

He turned his attention to Maia and decided to put his faith in the others to fight Fubuki while Maia simply fixed her glasses and said.

"So you're the man who has an ability?"(Maia)

"Even with an ability I can handle myself."(Yuuki)

He took a stance where Maia immediately tried to attack him as Yuuki took a deep breath where the air seemed to ripple around him.

[ Destructive Death: Technique deployment - Needle compass ]

Maia witnessed a snowflake seemingly form below him but ignored it and delivered her attack only to be shocked as Yuuki cocked his fist.

[ Destructive Death - Disorder ]

Within a flash delivered a series of blows that pushed back her ability. Maia evaded the shockwave as she pulled back her attack then tried to hold him in place.

After receiving the Peach Blessing, Maia manifested the unique ability to conjure two giant hands, which act according to her commands.

The hands can be utilized in numerous ways, such as grabbing and restraining Maia's opponents and acting as an aerial transport for Maia and her allies.

The hands can also serve as a protective barrier and, while their endurance is limited, Maia can rapidly replace them as they are destroyed, though this quickly drains her of her stamina.

Evidently, The Great One is also somehow capable of immobilizing her opponents while the hands remain unseen.

'I can barely sense her ability…'

Yuuki was only able to avoid it using his precognition that reached 20 seconds but even then it was troublesome. He then took a different approach and leap into the trees.

[ Watchdog Man Style. ]

Maia was taken aback by the speed he was going around that she was barely able to keep up. He could fly but prefer to be grounded.

[ Monster Calamity God Slayer Fist - God Slayer Gungnir ]

He appeared behind her and felt an invisible force protecting her but it was exactly what he was aiming for as Maia was shocked when she felt the force pushing her into the trees.

'What! How!'

Yuuki uses the technique that Retsu mastered where he controls the force that he releases allowing to choose what to hit. Maia immediately stands up while Yuuki walks at a casual pace.

"How did you manage to hit me!?"

"It's one of my techniques where it can bypass any defenses and damage a person internally. Normally, I don't use it but considering your defense allows me to use it with a problem."

Maia still doesn't know how he was able to do it and immediately sent her the invisible hands towards him while Yuuki sighed then took a stance covering his faces.

[ CQC ]

Yuuki blitzed avoiding her attack and instantly delivered a devastating blow that caused her to fall into her knees and writhing in pain.

"Gaaah…"(Maia)

"Stay down, I don't want to hurt a beautiful woman like yourself anymore than I should."(Yuuki)

Maia had been complimented by numerous people and always been stoic, but hearing Yuuki who had soft expression giving her a sincere warning felt her face heat up but she had duty and immediately use her ability and managed to grabbed Yuuki.

"I won't let you go that easily."(Maia)

"I guess all Azumas are stubborn as hell."(Yuuki)

He sighed seeing her burning desire to stop him that was charming in his opinion but Yuuki wanted to fight Fubuki once Himari had her turn.

"Sorry, even though I want to continue our little date, I still need to go."

Yuuki increased his power and pushed away her hands, shocking Maia as he escaped and vanished leaving her dumbfounded and slowly her consciousness faded away. He was running when he sensed a surge of power and smirk knowing that Himari was fighting her mother.