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Even Han Zhuli, who was standing to the side, glanced at her slightly.

After all, before Yuan Chen and Chun Li arrived in the Doujie, they had already cleaned up a group of extreme forces controlled by Ying Luo in Hong Kong.

There is also a suspected triad force here that originates from Hong Kong...

Seemingly sensing their doubts, Iori Kazuka quickly waved her hand and said:

"Calm down. We've investigated this underworld organization before, and it has nothing to do with Yingluo... Rather, it's more like a yakuza group that originated in Japan, but it's just that it's returned now that Hong Kong is no longer a fighting center."

"I see. So what's their leader called?"

Yuan Chen asked curiously.

If Yuan Chen remembers correctly, although the violent techniques and violent martial arts in this world only differ in their execution strength, their release times are quite subtle.

To be precise, the practice of using violence against Japan had already begun long before Japan was chosen as the next fighting world, and at that time it was quite effective.

However, with the selection of the Fighting World, the binding force of the violent magic began to decline, and then the violent martial arts magic was born.

Now, it is clear that this yakuza force that is going against the Hanayama Group is accompanying the return of the fighting world to Japan.

The fact that they were able to compete with the Hanayama Group, led by Hanayama Kaoru, who is known as the "strongest noisemaker in history" and the "strongest fighting thug in all of Japan," and is famous for his iron fists and loyalty, shows that this yakuza organization also has its own strong figures to keep things in check.

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's question, a serious expression appeared between Iori Kazuka's brows as she said, "The Sorimachi Group, Yamazaki Ryuji."

“…Yamazaki Ryuji?” Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"You know him?" Noticing Yuan Chen's reaction, Yi Zhi Yi Hua asked with some curiosity, and Chun Li and Han Zhu Li, who were standing next to her, also looked curious.

"Hmm...I vaguely remember."

Yuan Chen's expression was also somewhat subtle.

Ryuji Yamazaki first appeared in "Garou no Tales 3" as a villainous boss. Later, due to his good ranking in popularity polls, he appeared in "The King of Fighters '97" and subsequent series.

His childhood was also quite bizarre and tortuous. He lost both his parents at a young age and grew up in an orphanage in Okinawa. Because he was a problem child with a naturally evil nature, he escaped from the orphanage at the age of 13.

Initially, he ended up near a US military base, making a living through the black market arms trade. At the age of 18, he met Sorimachi, a yakuza boss, who took a liking to him and made him his underling. Although he was just a subordinate, Sorimachi not only taught Yamazaki Ryuji fighting skills but also gave him a sense of "family," becoming the only person he truly respected.

Unfortunately, when Yamazaki Ryuji was 20 years old, the organization betrayed and killed Sorimachi in order to protect themselves.

Upon learning the news, Long Er completely broke down and went on a rampage, brutally killing the organization leader who betrayed his elder brother and members of the rival gang. This violated the taboo of all Japanese Yakuza, so he simply fled to Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong and became a black market arms dealer.

Of course, more important than this identity is his other hidden identity—one of the Eight Great Orochi.

However, due to his background and experiences, he had no interest in resurrecting Orochi and was regarded as a "disgrace to the Orochi clan" by his own people.

Thinking it over, Yuan Chen also briefly shared some information about Yamazaki Ryuji.

Considering the difference in worldviews, Yuan Chen did not go into great detail, but simply mentioned what he did in Hong Kong.

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's explanation, Iori Kazuka and Chunli were not surprised. After all, Yuan Chen had lived in Hong Kong for three years and it was not surprising that he knew some information about Yamazaki Ryuji.

"That's pretty much what I told you," Iori Kazuka said while eating.

"After returning to Japan, Yamazaki Ryuji established his own yakuza organization, which was named the Sorimachi-gumi in memory of his older brother, Sorimachi.

Unlike the Hanayama group, this guy killed quite a few people upon his return, although they were all fugitives who had killed his older brother, Sorimachi, back then. This made him the most wanted criminal by the Bakubu Mobile Squad.

After a pause, Iori Kazuka added:

"Of course, personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with it. Revenge and being avenged have always been extreme traditions."

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Upon hearing Iori Ichika's words, Yuan Chen nodded thoughtfully.

"And what about the last one?"

According to Iori Kazuka, besides the two yakuza organizations, there is another one in the old city area that seems to have been spontaneously formed by residents.

“They're residents of the old city area.” Iori Kazuka shrugged.

"They didn't want to join a gang, but they also didn't want to leave this land. Although at the beginning it was indeed just a group of people who didn't want to leave the old city supporting each other, the group gradually grew as more and more outsiders, illegal immigrants, and wanted criminals came to the old city."

"I see... So, does that mean my stance should be that of these residents?"

"More or less." Iori Kazuka nodded: "The people who run businesses and make a living here are mostly residents. Although the residents are usually busy with their own lives, they will send out a representative to negotiate when faced with pressure from yakuza forces. If I remember correctly, the person on this street nearby is a guy named Jamie Shaw."

“…Xiao Jiemi?” Yuan Chen raised an eyebrow.

“Hmm.” Iori Kazuka nodded: “His nickname is Jamie, and he’s a pretty good guy. He lives in Chinatown in the old city, not far from here, just across the street. He’s very loyal to his friends, so he usually takes the lead when it comes to things related to the yakuza.”

Yuan Chen's expression was also slightly strange in response.

Jamie, from Street Fighter, appears in Street Fighter 6, and is the most famous admissions officer in Street Fighter 6.

He is also the second male lead in the Street Fighter VI storyline, and he is quite at odds with the security guard who is the protagonist and has very thick forearms.

But here's the problem: Chun-Li is only in her early twenties right now. According to the Street Fighter timeline, Jamie would either be a little kid or a bunch of immature nutrient...

Thinking this, Yuan Chen shook his head, not delving into the details, but deciding to ask about the situation properly when he had the chance.

Ignoring the thoughtful expression on Yuan Chen's face, Iori Kazuka simply asked out of curiosity:

"Speaking of which... Brother Yuan Chen, are you alright in that area?"

Recalling the course of the battle, Iori Kazuka asked curiously:

"That section of water pipe actually burst. I saw the adapter at the end; it was a solid block of iron. If there's a problem, it's best to seek medical attention promptly to avoid any long-term consequences."

"It's alright," Yuan Chen said nonchalantly. "Anyone would attack such an obvious vital point, so learning how to hide is a must."

"...Hidden?" Upon hearing this, Iori Kazuka blinked unconsciously and said, "Can this thing still be hidden?"

"There are quite a few, just different names," Yuan Chen said, shrug.

"In Tang Dynasty China, it's called 'retracting the yang into the abdomen,' in Japan it's called 'hanging bell hidden,' and in the West it's called 'Testicle Retraction.' But in essence, they all involve contracting the cremaster muscle that connects to the testicle to temporarily pull it back into the body."

"Oh, I see. I've learned something new." Iori Kazuka nodded in surprise.

Even Han Zhuli, who was standing next to her, looked surprised, clearly seeing this as her first time encountering such knowledge.

Chun-Li, on the contrary, looked suspicious.

Others' Chun-Li figures haven't been seen, but they're described briefly in biology textbooks. But Yuan Chen's is different; he's seen Chun-Li before, and that size… can it really shrink down?

While Chunli was still pondering with suspicion, on the other side, Iori Kazuka waved her hand and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll leave. The police station is waiting for me to go back and report the news."

As for the gangs… I’ll make arrangements with them, but I still need to be prepared, not all of them are easy to talk to.”

"Oh, I see."

He nodded, and then Yuan Chen waved goodbye.

But just as Iori Ichika left, and Yuan Chen and the others were about to talk about Han Zhuli's matter again, Iori Ichika's head popped out from the side of the door again.

"Um... when do you officially open? And what time do you close in the evening?"

Iori Kazuka said with a grin, "I have a few girlfriends, and I'm planning to bring them here to eat something good and broaden their horizons sometime!"

"It's hard to say what will happen when it officially opens." Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen stroked his chin and said:

"After all, we have to renovate again... Hmm, we also need to redesign it. The normal storefront and catering equipment really wear out too much."

"It's not about the cost of the goods," Chunli said helplessly, tapping Yuan Chen's forehead.

"It's entirely your fault for not being able to control your desires... But you're right, we really need to redesign it, and the tableware needs to be custom-made, otherwise the daily wear and tear alone will drag the store down."

"Alright then~" Upon hearing this, Iori Kazuka shrugged and then said:

"Let me know when you open. I've given my phone number to Officer Chunli. Also, just between you and me, my two friends are both stunning beauties!"

As she said this, Iori Kazuka gave Yuan Chen a knowing look and winked.

Yuan Chen raised an eyebrow at this, but then firmly refused, saying, "I have never been interested in lust, only in appreciating beauty! Don't bother me with such matters!"

Upon hearing this, Chunli simply stared at Yuan Chen expressionlessly, her face filled with disbelief.

Whether Chunli believed it or not was another matter; Yuan Chen did not slack off at all in doing what he was supposed to do.

Seeing this, Iori Kazuka chuckled a few times, then said goodbye again and turned to leave.

Although they are siblings in name, their relationship seems to be more than just that of siblings.

Iori Kazuka thought to herself—and it seems that Officer Chun-Li's information states that she is an only child? That means she is not related to Yuan Chen by blood?

……

Not surprising then.

After watching Iori Kazuka leave, the remaining three people in the restaurant continued to eat and drink.

Unlike Iori Kazuka, Han Zhuli, although showing signs of going astray, is essentially a pure martial artist. Even though she is still somewhat naive, she has her own insights into martial arts.

"If I had to say, the battle with Yuan Chen would definitely be the one that left the deepest impression on me." Having finished a bottle and a half of liquor, Han Zhuli, her cheeks slightly flushed, said as they discussed their respective 'ideas'.

"It was mainly the killing intent at the time... Wind Break Blade is actually a very profound technique, and I haven't fully mastered it. Even with daily training, I can only accurately execute it two or three times out of ten. Most of the time, I need to use Wind Break Kick as a prerequisite to strengthen the power in my feet before unleashing it."

However, during my fight with Yuan Chen, due to my inner anger... or perhaps murderous intent, I felt that even a casual kick could unleash a sharp force, and the power and speed of the resulting wind-breaking blade were definitely the best of my career!

“This must be the effect of good intentions,” Chun-Li said with a smile.

"The so-called unity of mind and will allows one to do what one wants to do more precisely. Although murderous intent and hatred are not worthy of praise, they are still human emotions. If one cannot understand and comprehend them, one cannot become a true master."

"Haha, I have a long way to go." Han Zhuli laughed and shook her head, clearly having a different opinion.

Chun-Li wasn't angry; she was never one to force others. But she did enjoy exchanging ideas about martial arts, so she took out half a pot of wine and chatted casually while sipping it.

By the time they finished eating, it was already 3 a.m. After a quick clean-up, they left...

It should be said that although the first floor was badly damaged due to the battle, the second floor was still in good condition.

"This will be your room from now on. Get some rest, and remember to change the lock when you have time," Chun-Li carefully instructed.

"You can use mine for daily necessities first, and I'll go with you to buy the rest tomorrow, including the sheets and blankets. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me..."

Hearing Chunli's instructions, Han Zhuli pursed her lips, then quickly pushed Chunli out before she could finish speaking, saying, "Okay, okay, I know, I know..."

Pushed out, Chun-Li glanced helplessly at the closed door. She could understand Han Zhu-li's resistance, and thus gave her some instructions:

"Anyway, remember to message me if you don't understand anything!"

"Oh!"

Upon hearing Han Zhuli's response, Chunli didn't ask any further questions and instead turned and went back to her room.

But just as Chunli finished washing up and changed into her pajamas, there was a knock on the door.

Opening a crack in the curtain, one could see Yuan Chen's imposing figure. Chun Li's face fell, and she immediately tried to close the door, but Yuan Chen's large hand blocked the door and pulled it open.

"There shouldn't be anyone else here today!"

Hearing Yuan Chen's words and feeling his gaze, Chun Li knew exactly what he was thinking and immediately said, "Even if there's no one else around, it won't work!"

Yuan Chen remained silent, simply pushing his way in.

Chunli remained silent, simply blocking the door.

It wasn't blocked.

Chun-Li rubbed her temples with a sense of helplessness, then glanced at both sides of the corridor and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that no one else was around.

Chun-Li gathered her freshly washed hair into a simple braid at the back of her head, then said with a resentful look in her eyes, "Just this once!"

……

The next day, early morning.

Opening her eyes from her sleep, Han Zhuli stared blankly at the unfamiliar ceiling. It took her a while to remember what had happened the night before she sat up.

He then looked down at the bed below.

It wasn't exactly soft, but it was very clean and tidy; it looked brand new.

In the past, Han Zhuli would never have lay down naked on him without saying anything.

Born into a family of prosecutors in South Korea, Han Joo-ri, while not exactly pampered, is still quite particular about personal hygiene. She washes even newly purchased bedding before using it.

She first lived under a bridge in the old city for a period of time, and then stayed in a black hotel for a period of time... Although the mattress in the black hotel was not particularly dirty, it had been used for some years, and in most cases, Han Zhuli slept with her clothes on.

And now...

Looking at the pajamas Chun-Li had lent her, Han Zhu-li felt a strange sense of happiness, even though they weren't expensive.