Chapter 79 - Sakaki Vs Haruto

YES BOIS!! You're eating today! Two chapter at the same time!

Anyway, enjoy the chapter. Toodaloo Bitches.

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The sun hung low in the evening sky, casting long shadows across the ground. In one corner, a figure of quiet strength and poise, Haruto, stood tall wearing a Karate Gi showing off his muscular frame. On the other side, was his master Sakaki, , exuded an air of menacing aura as he grinned looking at his student.

The spectators, a small group of young women that are Haruto's harem and the other grandmaster in the Ryozanpaku Dojo, watched in hushed anticipation. They knew they were about to witness the fight between a student and master. Haruto, whose eyes were vastly different from his usual demeanor made the Grandmaster feel intrigued.

It was clear that his training had been further refined the moment he gained closure with his biological family of the Kure who had taught him of their ways. Though he avoids their deadly martial art that focuses on ending a life manage to produce a result that improves his martial arts experience.

Haruto had learned to use the essential and remove the part that isn't needed, improving his style even further. His opponent and Master could sense his entire air can't be underestimated where he had made everything he had into his own. Both of them took a stance where Haruto's stance was vastly different from his own style.

"That's…Haruto's monster stance. It's called [ Void Release Fist ] where it produces an explosive attack. It's like a perfect amalgamation of the Soft and Hard form of Kenpo with Karate and other forms of martials." Kensei Ma warned Sakaki and he didn't respond since he also sensed the fight was serious and needed to make sure he didn't hurt Haruto or destroy the entire Ryozanpaku Dojo.

"You don't need to tell me that crap. It's clear the kid became a monster after descending from his clan." Sakaki commented not trying to initiate anything where the two already began to attack each other.

As the elder signaled the start, Haruto and Sakaki none of them moved from their spot causing those who have little training in fight feel confused but could feel the imminent pressure coming off from their body.

"They're not even moving but why do I suddenly feel so cold." Reina commented that never in her life did she come across two people fighting seriously and most were thugs who didn't understand the principles of martial arts.

"I can't see it clearly but my instructor once told me that people who truly pursue martial arts and not the sport kind are often in a stalemate like a strategic chess game." Sakura commented on sensing only smaller glimpses and the harder she focuses the clearer it gets.

"They already started….It's Attack Trail fight." Shigure spoke, getting everyone's attention but Akisame the one who further explained it, surprising everyone.

"Wait, you're telling me they already fought using only their mind!?" Mio exclaimed, shocked to see something she could only see in shounen Manga.

"This only means that Haruto had reached Master Class in his technique and reached Mastery state." The elder commented simply amazed that Haruto reached this level but lingering fear sensing a deep darkness in his heart.

"Will I ever reach that?" Kenichi wondered if watching his older brother and a friend who grew even more with the gap between them was vastly different from the borderline High Class Disciple. But he shook the idea always mentioned by Haruto not to compare himself and focus on his action not the outcome.

"Does that mean, Haruto is stronger than me now?" Miu asked, seeing she was around Expert Class and pondered if she was neglecting her training lately but didn't think too hard since they have time to train.

"Haruto managed to learn all the Kure Clan Techniques and mastered mother in law's technique. He beat everyone except one person." Fusui speaks her mind seeing how Haruto is able to defeat most of their top fighters except Raian who grew as he grew.

Both were equally as talented making it difficult to tell who's stronger. The moment Haruto managed to stabilize his new state would often end in a draw. The Demon Back was a complete cheat that defies all logic.

Though, this removes his other power in the equation since Haruto wins low diff if he wanted.

"Go Haruto!! You can beat him if you want to!" Karla cheered followed by Lala then the rest of them even Shigure. However, Haruto didn't hear them but felt their cheer making him smile but at that moment.

Both moved with deliberate grace, circling each other in the center of the battlefield. Their movements were fluid, their eyes locked in a fierce exchange of intent.

The battle commenced with a blur of motion. Haruto initiated the first strike, his lightning-fast jab seeking to test Sakaki's defenses. Sakaki, however, effortlessly parried the blow with a precise block, showcasing his impeccable technique. The clash had begun, and the entire room seemed to vibrate with the energy of their movements.

Haruto, who prioritized powerful and precise kicks, launched a series of them, each delivered with astonishing speed. Sakaki's blocks and evasive maneuvers were executed flawlessly, causing onlookers to be awestruck from their clash. The Ryozanpaku Dojo echoed with the sound of their striking bodies and the swishing of their outfits fabric.

Sakaki, in turn, displayed his own Karate prowess. He launched a swift counterattack, a combination of punches and a spinning back kick, aiming for Haruto's midsection. Haruto managed to evade and counter with a textbook sidekick, his foot landing on Sakaki's ribs with a resounding thud.

[ Void Release Fist - Dark Kata: Death Melody. ]

[ A/N: Imagine Rhythmic echo ]

In that moment, Haruto appeared like a dark mist as if using Flame Kata but his movement was more mesmerized that Sakaki couldn't sense his next action and saw a mirage of Haruto around him.

"This is tricky, this is one of Haru's techniques that she uses against me. Her body became like a mist of darkness that my attack proved ineffective." Kensei Ma commented seeing how the mirage felt like a real copy, especially how he took his step.

"Is this even real anymore? I feel like common sense is broken." Yui commented even after everything that happened it felt unbelievable.

"Or is this fantasy….hahahah sort I can't help it." Risa jokingly said trying to loosen the tense atmosphere as they all turned back to the fight. Sakaki sensed an incoming attack turned to for a back hand attack only for Haruto slipped past at his defense but Sakaki managed to move to avoid his fist. It produce powerful shockwave pushing the wind.

[ Void Release Fist - Destruction Kata: Severance Blast. ]

Even though it had Fist in its name doesn't mean it relied solely on them and Haruto used an Elbow attack where he had his other hand his elbow further after controlling the force from the recoil of his movement then transfer it into his body then let it flow resulting in an even stronger force.

"Woah!!! Amazing work, Haruto!" Lala cheered while Sakaki stepped back, adjusting to his opponent's skills since both showed amazing prowess.

'This kid has improved so much that I need to use a small percent of my power.' Sakaki doesn't want to destroy the dojo by going all out therefore making sure to maintain his control.

"It seems Sakaki is starting to enjoy the fight, Don't you think so, Akisame?" Kensei Ma glanced over to his friend hoping for an opinion.

"Indeed, though he better hold back or the whole Ryozanpaku would get destroyed." Akisame commented while watching the fight unfold. Sakaki closed the distance between them and Haruto took the attack where his Karate Master noticed his movement.

[ Void Release Fist - Shadow Kata: Starless Night. ]

Haruto felt it was a shadow engulfing his body where Haruto was able to bend his Karate master attack and parry every single one but sustain quite a bit of damage from the forces of the attack.

The battle continued, each fighter displaying their unique style and strategy. Haruto's technique emphasized the strong and disciplined execution of strikes, while Sakaki's approach was marked by precision and ferocity.

Haruto initiated the action, surging forward with his characteristic aggression. His powerful kicks, punctuated by the thud of impact, met Sakaki's well-practiced blocks. The Karate master's precise movements allowed him to deflect the powerful strikes of his opponent, but he could feel the force behind each blow.

Sakaki, in return, countered with lightning-fast punches, his strikes precise and calculated. His karateka movements allowed him to maintain a safe distance, utilizing footwork and timing to avoid Haruto's relentless pressure.

The fighters exchanged powerful leg kicks and knees, showcasing the brutality and effectiveness of [ Void Release Fist ]. Sakaki, however, countered with swift punches, his strikes finding their mark with surgical accuracy.

Haruto unleashed a barrage of brutal strikes, each landing with bone-shaking impact. Sakaki, despite unrelenting attack, continued to showcase his Karate fundamentals – impeccable timing, precise strikes, and quick movement.

They stood in the center of the battlefield, locked in a fierce exchange of blows and blocks. Their master and disciple relationship grew where Sakaki was happy to see the growth of his master while Haruto could feel his emotion and smile.

As the fight progressed, it became evident that the fight was a battle of contrasting styles. Haruto's aggression and power contrasted with Sakaki's calculated ferocity. The crowd couldn't help but admire the fusion of two martial arts seeing as if they were in play as the two exchange blows.

[ Void Release Fist - Abyss Kata: Fallen despair. ]

Haruto closed the distance with astonishing speed, attempting to grapple Sakaki as this Kata focused on grappling and taking him down. Normally it would make the opponent unable to keep balance upon being held. But the Karate master's agility and evasive maneuvers proved too swift. With nimble footwork and a well-timed strike, Sakaki managed to maintain his distance and avoid Haruto's attempts to clinch.

Sakaki launched precise, powerful strikes with his hands and feet, each movement accompanied by a shout that echoed through the dojo. Haruto's Judo expertise allowed him to anticipate and evade these strikes, and he looked for opportunities to close the gap and execute his throws.

The Ryozanpaku Dojo's crowd watched in awe as the duel unfolded. Haruto attempted throws and sweeps, while Sakaki executed lightning-fast punches and kicks. The clash of Judo's throws and Karate's strikes was a captivating spectacle of contrasting styles.

"Haruto isn't using any of his other martial arts." Miu muttered, seeing his moment vastly different from his usual form of fight.

"Our husband did mention his desire to use mother in law martial arts as much as possible." Karla commented having heard Miu felt her heart ache trying to member something but couldn't as Hayato looked at his granddaughter.

'I'm sorry Miu but I can't give you false hope as of now…' Hayato thought while turning his attention back to the fight.

As the fight progressed, it became clear that Haruto had the upper hand in close quarters. He managed to grapple Sakaki and execute a beautifully executed hip throw that sent the Karate master crashing to the ground. The impact reverberated through the ground, and Haruto was now in a dominant position on the ground.

Sakaki, however, wasn't defeated. With a display of flexibility and resilience, he managed to scramble back to his feet, demonstrating his Karate fighting spirit and experience.

'Kid really managed to throw me off guard even though I set my strength close to his.' Sakaki smirked and never thought he'd be fighting his disciple a bit more seriously.

The battle continued, as the master and student showcased their unwavering dedication to their respective martial arts. In the final moments of the bout, Haruto attempted another throw, but Sakaki deftly shifted his weight and countered with a rapid series of punches and kicks.

The flurry of strikes caught Haruto off guard, and he stumbled, momentarily losing his balance. Sakaki capitalized on this opening, landing a powerful roundhouse kick to Haruto's head. Haruto couldn't fight back and cause him to stagger then fall into his feet feeling the force capable of causing an earthquake. Sakaki spat a bit of blood looking at chest where he managed to hit him with his toe.

"Cheeky disciple actually managed to injure me." Sakaki grinned wiping the blood while Haruto held his head feeling a bit nauseous but slowly recovered as his woman went to check on him, pouncing him on the ground. Haruto reassured that he was fine but Shigure and Miu along with everyone dragged him to get medical attention.