My wife is the stand-in.

"You're talking nonsense! Righteous magic includes fire talismans and the ability to breathe and breathe flames! This is the Cloud Ladder Leap!"

"Even if the Heavenly King himself came today, he would still have superpowers!"

"Fight! Let's have a fight! Whoever wins is right!"

More and more people gathered around the footprints Hinata had left.

The two individuals involved had already disappeared in the subway station.

Chapter Three: The Battle for Heroic Reputation (Part 1)

Yushan City is a mountain city built around the Yangtze River and the surrounding mountains, and bridges are ubiquitous.

It's not just bridges; there are countless light rail lines and viaducts that cut through mountains.

There's a joke like this in Chongqing.

They said they were tourists who had just arrived in Chongqing. They took the elevator down to the first floor, only to find themselves on the rooftop. Upon asking, they learned the main entrance was on the eighteenth basement level. As for this place...?

We've only reached the building's waist.

In Chongqing, it's common to see elevated highways built on the rooftops of buildings, connecting the rooftops to form a ready-made road.

In addition, there are rooftops that have been transformed into parks, parking lots, and cafes. Because the buildings are located in valleys, the top floor has become the ground floor of high-rise buildings.

Hinata carried Amanosaki in her arms, gathering chakra at her feet, and sped through this spectacular scene rarely seen in other cities.

One foot landed on the road, the other on the garden, having just jumped over the fountain, landing on a long, winding track.

Hinata ran wildly along the tracks, while Amanosaki, who looked like a princess in his arms, clung tightly to Hinata, refusing to let go.

A soft mass pressed against his waist, and a pair of slender arms locked his body, making him feel restless and aroused.

Hinata's reckless running on the light rail tracks terrified him even more.

Two emotions intertwined, heart raced, eyes glazed, a tingling, electric sensation coursed through the body, alarm bells rang in the mind, and a thousand thoughts condensed into one sentence:

"Girl! We've broken the law!"

His response was a silvery laugh and an even faster run.

"I'm a ninja! Ninjas should be able to leap across rooftops and scale walls!"

At the bend ahead, obscured by the mountains, a light rail train roared towards them. The intelligent driving train braked suddenly, but the already extremely fast light rail train and the speeding Hinata had a huge relative speed, making a collision inevitable.

"I'm a law-abiding citizen! Buying a household registration was a last resort!" Amanosaki grabbed Hinata, trembling as he cried out, "We're going to crash!"

Hinata didn't stop moving, and without any effort, she lightly leaped onto the roof of the car. With another step, she soared high into the air, her long hair dancing gracefully.

"Be confident, Nozaki, come on, open your eyes!"

Upon hearing Hinata speak, Amanosaki instinctively opened his eyes.

They were now at their highest point after the jump, with the buildings of the riverside district below them. There was nothing beneath them; their feet were firmly planted in mid-air, as if they were walking in the sky.

Not far away, the river flows like a ribbon through the city of Chongqing. The banks are wide, and the river flows endlessly. Under the dazzling summer sun, the shimmering waves reflect a myriad of colors.

With the Stand user ability "as if I were there in person," Amanosaki could even travel thousands of meters through Hinata's Byakugan to see the birds crashing on the river and the large fish swimming beneath the waves.

The sky and water merge into one vast expanse of blue; seagulls soar and gather, and fish swim among the colorful fish.

The vast world is a place where all things are free.

The wind howled, and the two began to fall.

Amanosaki turned to look at Hinata, only to see Hinata gently stroking his face with her hand around the back of his neck, saying in an encouraging tone:

"The world is vast, there's nowhere we can't go. Whether it's fighting evil and bringing peace, or taking up arms to leave our country, as long as we're together, this world can be home."

Hinata parted her thin lips slightly, her words filled with confidence: "Besides, after seeing our prowess, do you think those heroes wouldn't invite us? You know, you've already become a Stand user."

"A chivalrous knight-errant! Our Nozaki can do that too!"

Looking at Hinata's serious face, Amanosaki was filled with mixed emotions.

I am deeply indebted to this beauty!

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The martial arts training ground at the intersection of two roads.

In the past, "two intersections" simply referred to the fact that the road here formed a three-way intersection, and you could see two roads no matter which direction you looked from the intersection, hence the name.

Now, Lianglukou is the prime location of Yushan City.

The martial arts arena built at the intersection of two roads is the largest martial arts arena in the entire Chongqing mountain city, encompassing all six county towns.

The office building of the Yushan Branch of the Huaxia Knights headquarters, Qunxia Mountain, stands at the Lianglukou Martial Arts Arena.

【Yushan Branch】The perfect choice for annual training of heroes, New Year's performance, updating of the rankings, resolving grudges among heroes, and executing evil spirits to set things right.

Today, crowds gathered at the Lianglukou Martial Arts Field.

As a metropolis with a population of over 200 million in its main urban area, the government is already accustomed to rallies involving tens of thousands of people.

Unlike the Earth Amanosaki previously lived on, this world, due to the existence of supernatural abilities, sees a much higher percentage of people spending time outdoors, even after entering an industrial society.

Among them, going to the martial arts arena to witness the contest between heroes and to watch the execution of criminals with superpowers is the top choice for social activities.

Its commonplace nature is comparable to the British people's concern for the weather in the 19th century—discussing the weather was the British people's go-to way for small talk and social smoothing.

Inside Arena 5 of the Martial Arts Center, Iron-Blooded Train Hero paced anxiously in the lounge.

It's already 11 o'clock. The previous competition for the exclusive chivalrous name "Ghost Fire Boy" of Wuhu Town's "Wuhu Hall" has ended.

The thrilling motorcycle races, dazzling LED lights, and the superb riding skills of the riders attracted many online viewers to the live stream.

Although there were only over 10,000 people at the scene, he had fewer than 200 true fans.

But which chivalrous hero didn't experience hardship before becoming famous?

The inscription on the large stone in front of the headquarters of [Qunxia Mountain], titled "The New Knight-Errant," reads as follows:

He left after accomplishing his task, spreading his fame and reputation far and wide.

Iron-Blooded Train Hero wholeheartedly agreed.

The Battle of Heroes is an excellent stage. The match starts at noon, which means it coincides with lunchtime for netizens across the country. Netizens looking for videos to watch while eating or live streams may choose videos from "Douwu".

This means he has the opportunity to appear in front of a national audience.

By using unique posters and their own special abilities to attract passersby and turn them into fans, they can gain a reputation as heroes and be registered in the "Heroes Mountain" to become professional heroes instead of amateur ones.

Not only do they receive a monthly salary, but they can also participate in the police department's fight against superpowered crimes as auxiliary police officers, greatly increasing their public profile.

Then, by joining a renowned martial arts sect, one can completely shed their individualistic ways and become a well-organized hero with a powerful backer. Using the sect's influence to promote themselves, they can form partnerships, take on advertising deals, and easily acquire wealth and beautiful women.

This battle is crucial to his future!

Whether you're a club model or a sex worker, whether you're the center of attention or a nobody, it all comes down to today!

wow-

The door to the lounge was pushed open, and Iron-Blooded Train Hero turned around abruptly, seeing a young man holding an aluminum cylinder high as he walked into the lounge amidst the expectant gazes of his fans.

"The Master-Handed Scholar and the Liver King?"

"Iron-Blooded Train Hero He Wanli?"

"Nice to meet you!"

"Thank you!"

After exchanging pleasantries, He Wanli noticed that besides Amanosaki, there was also a very beautiful girl in the lounge. The security guard at the door did not escort her out, so he looked at Amanosaki with a puzzled expression: "Little brother of the hard-working guy, who is this young lady?"

Amanosaki introduced, "This is my girlfriend and assistant, Hinata Hyuga."

As he spoke, he winked at Hinata.

Hinata could read the Stand user's thoughts, so she knew exactly what he was thinking. She turned her head away, a blush rising on her face, and nodded silently.

"Your sister-in-law is really beautiful. My little brother, you're so lucky. It makes me jealous," He Wanli teased Amanosaki with a smile, which made the latter laugh foolishly.

"Today is a big day for Brother Train Hero, my affairs are nothing to mention, let's look at the painting." Amanosaki changed the subject, took out the poster, and he and Hinata each grabbed a corner and pulled it apart.

A glint flashed in He Wanli's eyes as he looked at himself in the painting, overjoyed and repeatedly praising it. His anxiety subsided. He hurriedly contacted his coach to pick up the posters and flyers, paid the balance, and felt a surge of fighting spirit.

So he clasped his hands in apology: "Brother Liver Emperor, your painting style is unparalleled in China. I am truly grateful that you would paint for a nobody like me. However, in an hour, I will be having a duel with King Kong Train Hero. How about we discuss the reward banquet after my match? I have two special tickets here. Brother and sister-in-law, please move to the viewing platform and watch me claim the title of hero!"

"Of course, of course, then we won't bother you any longer. First of all, we wish Brother Train Hero all the best and a resounding success!"

After another round of pleasantries, Amanosaki, clutching two tickets, left the lounge through the back door and entered the underground passage.

As soon as the iron gate closed, Amanosaki, who had just been all smiles, looked dejected and was panting heavily, clutching his collar.

Hinata, who had been maintaining a smiling and silent posture, asked curiously:

"Is this what you called socializing earlier?"

“Hmm.” Amanosaki led Hinata toward the audience seats, pouting. “The more you go down to the grassroots level in the world of martial arts, the more retro it becomes, and the more rules there are. Originally, it was to cultivate a sense of ritual and honor in potential future heroes through these etiquettes, but now… heh.”

"You must have made a lot of money this time, right?"

Amanosaki nodded: "Those who are qualified to compete for the title of Hero, even if it is just a title for a branch, represent that this person's supernatural ability has reached a level where they can participate in dangerous events to maintain social order and eliminate evil. These people who have obtained the title of Hero will be registered at [Heroes Mountain]. In the event of a terrorist attack by evil forces, they will be notified immediately and rush to the scene... Oh, we've arrived."

The so-called viewing platform is actually the VIP seating area, located in the circle of seats closest to the arena in the tiered seating arrangement of the martial arts arena. It offers a clear view of the matches and executions, making it the most exciting.

However, since today's competition was ultimately a contest for the title of county-level martial arts master, the VIP seats were not full, not even a third full.

Meanwhile, nearly half of the audience in the regular seats were already seated. They had taken out their lunchboxes and were heating them up in the microwave and steamer provided by the stadium, filling the entire venue with the aroma of food.

"So the bounty for Iron-Blooded Train Hero's poster this time is very high. After deducting water and electricity, production costs and taxes, I can earn more than 20,000 yuan, which will cover my living expenses for the next two or three months."

Hinata looked around the training ground with great curiosity, asking questions incessantly.

"Hey, I heard you mention something about 'branch halls' or 'branch headquarters.' What's the intricacies behind those?"

Amanosaki chuckled and teased, "Can't you read my thoughts? What, you can't read these things?"

Hinata lightly punched Amanosaki on the back and said reproachfully, "You already knew all this, you never even thought about it. I'm not a mind reader, so tell me!"

Amanosaki squinted and enjoyed Hinata's "hand massage" for a while before explaining, "It's actually very simple. [Qunxia Mountain] is a nationwide semi-official organization with branches in various places. According to the administrative division, the headquarters [Qunxia Mountain] is the main headquarters, the branches in each province are [branch headquarters], and the branches in counties and towns are [hallhouses].

"Because of their work and special abilities, many of the heroes do not register in their hometowns. Therefore, in order to facilitate management and differentiation, the heroes use their permanent halls or branches to identify themselves when they travel around the world."

"For example, if A is born on a plateau and awakens the superpower of water control, he will often move to a coastal area in order to maximize his ability. If he is named Shark Man, there will be Shark Mans in other cities. When punishing evil and promoting good, he will shout his gang and his name to prevent other heroes from stealing his achievements."