Chosen Evolution: I can load the protagonist template

Chapter 398 Don't attack Big Nose in a place full of furniture.
"Look how well he wields the fan! But I still feel it can't compare to the magic tricks performed by the old men at the temple fair."

Chengfu, whose nose and hairstyle were almost identical to his elder brother's, downed the wine in his glass in one gulp and let out a satisfied sigh from deep in his throat.

"The fan technique is beautiful, but this habit of always launching straight-line attacks from mid-air is really not commendable. What if it's predicted..."

The noticeably more robust Hong Fu also downed a cup, and while simulating the scene of Mai Shiranui's aerial attack in his mind, he held an invisible nunchaku in his hand and made a counterattack practice move.

"Fancy and over-the-top~"

Lei Wulong, with a toothpick in his mouth, was quite direct and chose to offer a sharp commentary.

Andy, who was still looking at the three strikingly similar faces not far away, visibly turned pale.

The real trigger was the words spoken by Chengfu as he picked up his wine gourd, put one foot on the stool, and then...

"I bet a hundred bucks! That woman's dress, with its slit up to her shoulders, will get trampled off during the next fight—"

boom!
The heavy slamming sound attracted the three drunkards.

The source of this sound was clearly Andy the Wooden Man.

Although this guy had rejected countless marriage proposals and team-up invitations from Mai, making him a complete blockhead, he couldn't hold back his anger when someone criticized Mai to his face, especially her revealing ninja outfit that Andy was overly concerned about—an outfit exclusive to the Shiranui school, originally intended to "attract the enemy's attention and create openings."

Terry, Andy's older brother, remained relatively rational and calm. After all, being criticized was the fate of fighters like them who showed their faces in public, especially this soon-to-be sister-in-law. With such controversial attire, it was impossible not to be criticized. Moreover, the criticisms from the three drunkards opposite them were actually quite restrained.

But at this moment, the expression on Joe's face was clearly not right.

Terry knew at a glance that this exhibitionist was probably up to no good.

"Hey! You drunkards! Since you dared to say that our junior sister's strength is questionable in front of our senior brother Shiranui Ryu, what are you going to do about it? Answer me!"

As expected, this exhibitionist Muay Thai fighter, among many possible solutions, did not hesitate to choose to escalate the conflict.

Cheng Fu, who had drunk the most, was still clearly not quite ready to react. However, Hong Fu and Lei Wulong, both Hong Kong Interpol officers and fighters, exchanged glances. Hong Fu's expression immediately switched to a serious, police officer style.

"Gays... Pfft, Please... Uh—"

Hong Fu, who appeared serious but was actually racking his brains to search for his meager English vocabulary during a brainstorming session, had only managed to utter two words when he was interrupted by the real drunkard next to him.

"Wow! It's the Hungry Wolf Team! The real Hungry Wolf Team... But Andy, why does your hair look even more frizzy than on TV? Hiccup!!"

With his strength amplified by the alcohol, Chengfu grabbed Hongfu's mouth, pulled and shoved him aside, and shouted excitedly at the Hungry Wolf Team, letting out a loud burp that sent a stench of alcohol wafting towards them.

Even the usually composed Terry couldn't hold back any longer.

However, at this moment, Terry noticed a detail: all three big-nosed men had a "KOF '97 Qualifying" badge pinned to their chests. This discovery made his eyes light up. Joe, in fact, had noticed it first, which was the main reason he chose to escalate the conflict.

Yes, the three Azukians participated in the KOF '97 qualifiers as a team, but they left the arena early during the seeding process because participating in the qualifiers was more of a cover for their identities; their real intention was not to actually participate in the King of Fighters tournament.

Hong Fu, an Interpol agent, is tasked with apprehending Yamazaki Ryuji, who is involved in the arms trade in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Lei Wulong, his colleague, happens to team up with him. Cheng Fu, a triplets from different fathers, is a match made in him by chance, but also by chance.

However, according to Hung Fu's investigation, Yamazaki Ryuji seems to be involved in a more complicated incident, which is enough to make him abandon his business in Kowloon and come here to participate in the competition.

Unfortunately, Yamazaki Ryuji was not among the seeded teams. Based on Hong Fu's past experience fighting him, there was a high probability that the opponent would choose to hide in the early stages and delay until the final 72-hour countdown before making a move to snatch the invitation from the seeded teams. He also planned to wait until that time to make his move.

After all, according to the rules of the competition, as long as it involves the competition for invitations, there will be live broadcasts and rebroadcasts, and then we can find ways to accurately track down the perpetrators.

However, plans can change quickly. When Joe Higashi's low sweeping leg came over, it meant that their "Drunkard Team" would be on TV next because of their match against the popular Hungry Wolf Team.

……

Having dealt with the "Methyl Goddess" and intimidated a group of less capable audition teams, Cheng Tian and his group, now enjoying a temporary respite, were dining at an izakaya (Japanese pub) selling oden (Japanese stew). Each of the four had varying quantities of stewed items piled up in front of them.

"Boss, can I borrow the remote control?"

As Cheng Tian used chopsticks to cut the radish, which had been cooked to perfection, into four small pieces, he took the TV remote from the owner, who seemed to possess some divine talent. At that moment, the TV was showing footage of the Hungry Wolf Team and the Drunkard Team destroying the tavern.

Whether it was due to the power of the furniture store god-like figure in their original form or not, the three big-nosed guys, forced into battle by the surrounding mess of tables, chairs, benches, and bottles, actually managed to put initial pressure on the Hungry Wolf team, one of the three favorites to win the tournament!

The three favorites to win the championship are the Neon Team, the Fatal Fury Team, and the Fist of Dragons team.

According to real-time statistics, the current viewership ratings for the female fighter team and the superpowered warrior team are skyrocketing, while the channels for the three favorite teams to win the championship are just below these two teams.

It's clear that the conglomerates behind the organizers really went all out, adding the words "The organizers will fully compensate for any losses caused by the fights between the players" to the side of the Hungry Wolf Team channel.

The tavern owner, who initially appeared grief-stricken during occasional scene changes, beamed with joy after receiving the compensation notice.

However, Cheng Tian did not continue watching. Instead, he picked up the remote control and switched between the sixteen channels that had been specially added for this competition, while also stuffing a radish into his mouth.

The main reason is to see if there are any more familiar faces appearing because of the term "mugen".

Cut, cut, cut, cut...

Then he heard a roar from the TV speakers that sent a chill down his spine.

"Destructive! Explosive! Gale Bullet!!!"

(End of this chapter)