The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

"I'm about to begin," Mai Shiranui reminded him.

"Come on," Ishihara Akira said with a light laugh.

Chapter 650 Marriage Certificate

The next moment, a flaming fan spun and flew towards Ishihara Kaname.

Flower and butterfly fan!

After all, this was their first meeting, and she knew nothing about Ishihara Akira's situation. Unlike dealing with other fighters, where she could be more reckless because she knew their backgrounds, it was better to play it safe. Therefore, the semi-range Flower Butterfly Fan became the most suitable probing move for the current situation.

Ishihara Kaname calmly dodged aside, then with a burst of speed, he rushed in front of Shiranui Mai.

Mai Shiranui was startled. After all, when it comes to bizarre movement techniques, even Iori Yagami's Ghost Step doesn't seem to be this exaggerated, right?

But he wasn't too panicked. He instinctively turned around, and the white pom-pom hanging behind him, which looked like an ornament, instantly transformed into a weapon, bringing with it a flame, and lashed out at Ishihara Sho like a whip.

"Snapped!"

Ishihara Sho was hit with a straightforward move, but before Mai Shiranui could even rejoice, the struck Ishihara Sho turned into a handful of soil with a soft "snap," crumbling and scattering all over the ground.

Mai Shiranui froze for a moment, then felt a tightness in her ankle, and as if she were weightless, she fell towards the ground.

Earth Release: A technique to behead someone at the center.

Then, Ishihara Sho appeared on the ground, stood in front of Mai Shiranui, and placed his palm on Mai Shiranui's forehead.

"Miss Mai, you've lost." Ishihara Akira looked down at Mai Shiranui, whose body was bound in the mud, and chuckled.

"Is this the ninjutsu of the Hokage style?" Mai Shiranui asked Ishihara Sho with a look of astonishment and disbelief as she tried to escape from the ground using her own methods.

"Yes," Ishihara Akira nodded in affirmation as he stood up.

How come this is completely different from the ninjutsu of the ninja clans that she knew and that was recorded in her family's inherited materials?

Although both are bizarre, most of the ninjutsu recorded and passed down in the family are illusions created by using props and terrain. However, the Hokage-style ninjutsu of Ishihara Akira's side is completely different. It is actually performed directly using materials found on the spot, and the energy used is also very different from the ki used by martial artists.

At least she couldn't detect Ishihara Sho's movements using the methods she used to deal with Qi.

This is why she appeared so passive and was defeated by Ishihara Akira in just two or three moves.

However, if the ninjutsu of the Hokage school were all such miraculous techniques comparable to magic, then the Hokage school could never have been so obscure in history, and even Hattori Hanzo's so-called commander of the Xing army could not have belonged to him.

Therefore, Mai Shiranui began to increasingly doubt Ishihara Akira's identity.

Of course, there was also his purpose.

Could it be that you've come here to humiliate me?

"It seems you need my help." Ishihara Akira chuckled as he looked at Mai Shiranui, who had been struggling to get out of the ground for a long time.

"Who exactly are you?" Mai Shiranui retorted.

"Successor of the Hokage-style ninjutsu, Ishihara Sho."

"What's the purpose?" Mai Shiranui pressed.

"Gaining leadership of the Shiranui-ryu ninja world was just a side effect. The real reason is that we have reached marriageable age, but after searching all over Japan, there are very few ninja women who are worthy of us. So after eliminating those who are not qualified and are not a good match, the only target we can think of is you, hence today's visit and exchange."

"So, you came here from the very beginning just to make me your woman?" Mai Shiranui asked, unsure whether to be happy or angry.

“That’s right,” Ishihara Akira affirmed.

"If I continue to refuse, you're not really planning to kidnap me like ancient bandits, are you?" Mai Shiranui asked again, still somewhat uncertain.

“Yes,” Ishihara Akira replied without the slightest hesitation or pause.

"Uh..." Mai Shiranui was speechless, unsure of what to do next...

After all, they can't win in a fight, so running away is the only option.

It seems there's no escaping it.

So now it seems that the only option left for her is to compromise...

Of course, it was a feigned compromise. First, he would ensure his own safety, and then secretly call Andy and King, asking them to come to Japan and help him deal with Ishihara Akira so that he might have a chance to regain his freedom.

"Okay, I agree. Let me out now." After making up her mind, Mai Shiranui said immediately.

"Really?" Ishihara Akira asked skeptically.

"Really," Mai Shiranui said irritably.

"Since it's true, let's use this wedding bookmark."

The marriage certificate, also known as the Japanese marriage certificate, means that once you sign this document, Mai Shiranui becomes his legal wife. Even if Mai Shiranui wants to back out, she will have to divorce him first.

"Huh?" Mai Shiranui stared blankly at the marriage certificate that Ishihara Akira had taken out, completely speechless.

Who would have thought that Ishihara Yu would carry such a toy with him?

"Could it be that what you said before was a lie?" Ishihara Sho muttered thoughtfully when he saw Shiranui Mai's hesitation.

"You bastard... Who would marry someone they've just met? This isn't some ancient marriage alliance between two clans where even if you don't know each other, you can still get married as long as your family elders agree!" Mai Shiranui shouted angrily.

“I don’t care. If you don’t sign this marriage certificate, you can stay buried in the ground. I’ll let you out when you’ve thought it through and agree to sign it.” After a pause, Ishihara Akira continued, “But I must warn you that there are a lot of insects in the mud by the river like this. Earthworms, centipedes, slugs and the like are everywhere. If you don’t come out quickly, you might be covered in all sorts of insects in a while.”

"I imagine you wouldn't want to experience the awful feeling of being crawled on by bugs and having no way to deal with it."

"Ah! Stop talking!" Although Mai Shiranui wasn't afraid of insects, as a woman, hating insects was instinctive. What's more, earthworms, centipedes, and slugs were those slippery, sticky, and adorable creatures, which Mai Shiranui couldn't stand. So, after a short while, Mai Shiranui shouted, "Okay, okay, I'll sign, alright!"

Ishihara Akira didn't say anything, but walked over with a smile and placed the marriage certificate in front of Shiranui Mai.

"Why don't you just let me out?" Mai Shiranui, whose hands were bound in the ground, looked at the marriage certificate in front of her speechlessly.

“Write with your mouth holding the pen. I believe that as someone from a ninja clan, you won’t be limited by your mere hands.” Ishihara Sho handed the pen to Shiranui Mai’s mouth.

Mai Shiranui glanced at him, realizing that he really wouldn't let her out unless she signed, so she had no choice but to bite the pen with her teeth in frustration and resentment. Then, relying on her superb muscle control as a fighter, she wrote her name on the marriage certificate—Mai Shiranui.

“Very good, from now on we are husband and wife. Please take good care of me in the future, Mai.” Ishihara Akira put away the marriage certificate and bowed politely.

"Stop talking nonsense and release me first!" Mai Shiranui roared.

Chapter 651 Burning Paper Money at Night (First Update)

"Why are you still following me?" On the way back, Mai Shiranui shouted in dissatisfaction when she saw Ishihara Akane following her.

Ishihara Akira didn't speak, but smiled and took out the marriage certificate he had put away earlier, waved it in front of her, and then slowly replied, "Since we signed the marriage certificate, we are legally married. What's wrong with me being with my wife?"

"You! I won't admit it." Mai Shiranui retorted angrily.

"As long as the law recognizes it, that's fine," Ishihara Akira said with a smile.

"..." Mai Shiranui remained silent for a long while before stopping and turning around to face Ishihara Sho, demanding, "What exactly do you want?"

"I want you to be my wife, to carry on my bloodline, and to continue the existence of the Hokage-ryu ninja clan."

"This is impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"If that's the case, then I'll have no choice but to use force."

"You!" Mai Shiranui was furious, but because she really couldn't do anything about Ishihara Sho, she didn't know what to say.

"Alright, you can come back to the dojo with me today, or you can stay there, but you'll have to sleep in separate rooms. I won't agree to share a room with you and become a real couple until you gain the approval of my friends. Otherwise, I'd rather die than agree to it," Mai Shiranui compromised.

“Okay. But my patience is limited, so you only have half a month. If I don’t see your friends within half a month, don’t blame me for being impolite then.” Ishihara Akira said calmly, knowing what Mai Shiranui was planning.

“Okay, half a month it is!” Mai Shiranui agreed.

The two then set off again, heading back towards the Shiranui dojo.

Then, Mai Shiranui arranged for Ishihara Sho to stay in an empty room, prepared bedding and other necessities for him, and then went to the side to contact her friends.

……

"KING, do you have some time lately? I'm in trouble..."

"..."

"Andy, I'm in trouble! Quickly bring your brother and friends to rescue me!"

"..."

"Yuri, help! I'm being bothered by bad guys!"

"..."

"Athena? I'm sorry to bother you so late. Yes, something's wrong. I'm in trouble. I'm being bothered by some random guy, and I need your help!"

"..."

"Hello, is this Mr. Kim Kapan? Yes, this is Mai Shiranui. I'm so sorry to call you so late, but I have an urgent matter that I need your help with. I wonder if you have time to do me a favor, Mr. Kim Kapan?"

"..."

In short, after making the call, all members of the teams that participated in the King of Fighters '95 tournament received a call from Mai Shiranui. They asked for her help and promised to come to Japan in the next two days to help Mai resolve her troubles.

"I refuse to believe that among so many experts, there isn't even one who can defeat you!" Mai Shiranui muttered confidently after finishing the call.

He then snorted coldly, went to the bathroom, and began to wash up and rest.

……

Then, early the next morning, amidst a flurry of activity, Yuri Itazaki, who happened to be in Japan looking after the dojo, burst into the dojo and shouted, "Mai, I'm here! Where's that guy you were talking about? Tell him to come out, and I'll beat him senseless and show him that we female fighters are not to be trifled with."

"Oh? Is that so?" The next moment, Ishihara Akira's voice rang out from behind Itagaki Yuri.

"Huh?" Yuri Itagaki was startled and turned around to look.

But no one was seen...

"Idiot, he's right above your head." Mai Shiranui, now dressed in a casual kimono, came out and, seeing Yuri Itazaki standing in the courtyard and Ishihara Sho hanging upside down from the roof pretending to be a ghost, couldn't help but remind her.

"What?" Yuri Itagaki subconsciously looked up and saw Akira Ishihara standing upside down on the roof with his arms crossed, looking at her with great interest.

"You charlatan, take this!" Yuri Itagaki was probably too well protected by her father and brother, and was always flattered by the disciples at the Kyokugenryu Martial Arts Hall, so she didn't care whether her opponent was dangerous or not, and directly launched a Tiger Flame Fist at Ishihara Sho without saying a word.

As Ishihara Sho dodged and landed, before he could even make a move, Itagaki Yuri rushed up, attempting to grab Ishihara Sho's collar and punish him with a Hundred Fierce Strike—which was also a way of slapping him across the face.

Ishihara Akira remained unmoved, but with a mere glance, Itagaki Yuri froze on the spot, as if bound by something, losing all power to resist.