I teach judo in Tokyo.

A few minutes later, Shin Kyogoku and Subaru Akai arrived at the scene together.

Then I saw Sosuke standing quietly in the wilderness.

Beside him lay Snake Fang Hishin, who had been forcibly given a neutralizing agent and was lying on the ground, barely alive.

Sousuke could have easily killed him outright.

But there's no need.

After all, Hisanobu Snake Fang was a top-tier expert directly under the command of the Serpent of the World, responsible for overseeing things in Japan. He must have many important secrets hidden in his mind, and he also had connections with the mysterious 'Black Crow' organization.

If we kill him directly, all these clues will be cut off.

Sometimes, killing an enemy doesn't mean the end of the problem.

The feud between Atobe Sousuke and the Serpent of the World will not disappear as a result.

Killing one Serpent Fang Jiuxin will only lead to another Wolf Fang, Tiger Fang, or Dog Fang being sent by the World-Rounding Serpent.

Even then, Sosuke and his dojo will still face hidden threats.

After considering all factors, he spared the life of the old man.

Seeing that the two aces of the Countermeasures Bureau had arrived, Sosuke smiled and waved to them.

"You've finally arrived. If you hadn't come, I would have killed him and run away."

His words were somewhat sarcastic, but they truly reflected his thoughts.

By guarding a leader-level figure all by himself, it's possible that the Serpent of the World might have a backup force that could seize the opportunity to launch a second attack.

The injuries sustained by Shin Kyogoku from the powerful punch delivered by Hisanosuke Heranosuke after he was drugged seem to have subsided.

He looked at Atobe Sousuke intently for a few moments, then said with a hint of admiration, "The power that Jabi Hisanobu suddenly unleashed just now was terrifying. You actually managed to defeat him. Could it be that you've already reached the Berserker level?"

Sousuke quickly shook his head: "Hey, hey, hey, don't just raise the intensity for me like that. If word gets out, and my opponents start using the same methods they use against Berserker-level opponents, I won't be able to handle it."

Kyogoku Shin smiled helplessly, then removed the arm guard from his right hand and handed it to Sousuke: "Well, tonight's mission is over. Here, take this back."

Sousuke took it with a smile, then tossed over the pair of Orichalcos gloves he had seized from Hisanosuke.

"Take it!"

Kyogoku Shin caught it and looked at Sousuke with a face full of surprise: "Although it's only the palm part and doesn't use as much material as your arm armor, this thing is very precious. Are you sure you want to give it to me?"

That's right. Although Serpent Fang Jiuxin is a top-tier expert, he has only recently joined the World Serpent and doesn't have much contribution points yet. Although he has obtained Orichalcos equipment, getting the chainmail and gloves at the same time has already "overdrawn" his merits.

Therefore, the material used for his gloves was not as good as the pair of arm armor that Kyogoku Shin returned to Sousuke.

Sosuke nodded.

As a genius with two stats who has already mastered karate to the "40" level at a young age, it's practically a certainty that Kyogoku Shin will reach the Berserker level in the future, and he will be a key ace in the Countermeasures Bureau.

I estimate that he'll become the second-in-command of the Countermeasures Bureau in a few years.

It's always a good idea to be on good terms with them.

However, he couldn't help but tease him: "Speaking of which, didn't you guys say that the Countermeasures Bureau's laboratory is very domineering and always forcibly requisitions these special equipment? I hope giving them to you won't be a waste of your money?"

Kyogoku Shin gripped the gloves tightly and sneered, "They confiscated a similar pair of arm guards I captured last time, and now they're trying to steal them again. I'll show them why flowers are so red!"

Akai Subaru, standing nearby, cheerfully offered a suggestion: "You can't win against the bureau by going head-to-head like this. I suggest you give all the equipment to Atobe first, and then you can 'borrow' it from him later. That way, those people in the bureau won't have anything to say."

Shinichi Kyogoku's eyes lit up: "Great idea!"

So, all the equipment was given to Sousuke.

"You have absolutely no idea how powerful the Serpent of the Rings is."

A hoarse, unnatural voice came through.

Sousuke lowered his head and smiled: "Oh, you're awake?"

The speaker was Snake Fang Hisanobu.

Hisanosuke, who was lying on the ground, had regained his senses, but his joints had been dislocated by Sousuke, and he had also been hit in the chest by Sousuke's heavy punch. He could only lie limp on the ground.

Then, only after hearing that Sosuke and the others had finished dividing up the equipment did he coldly interrupt.

Hearing Sousuke's teasing words, Hisanobu Hebi took a breath: "Atobe, you are indeed very strong. I am no match for you and admit defeat. However... you won't be smug for long."

Snake Fang Hisanobu tilted his head and looked at him: "When the Serpent of the World sees that I have failed, it will definitely send people to Japan to continue the mission. At that time, even if the newcomers cannot afford to offend an official agency like the Countermeasures Bureau, they will definitely use you to establish their authority."

Sousuke smiled slightly: "Thank you for the warning. But how do you think the next person sent will be compared to you after you've taken the drug?"

Snake Fang Jiuxin's face froze.

He knew what Sosuke meant.

As a top-tier expert among the elite, Snake Fang Jiuxin gained a tremendous boost after consuming KX18. In terms of destructive power alone, he has undoubtedly reached the edge of the "Berserker" level.

However, even someone as powerful as him was easily defeated by this terrifying man in the end.

So, doesn't that mean Atobe Sousuke's true strength has already reached the Berserker level?!

Even if the Serpent of the World has a deep foundation, there are only a few dozen berserker-level masters in the world, and how many of them belong to the organization?

Will they transfer such a skilled fighter to replace Snake Fang Hishin?

If one's strength is not at the berserk level, then who could possibly harm Atobe Sousuke under the protection of the Countermeasures Bureau?

Sosuke continued with a grin, "Old Snake, you'd better cooperate well with the Countermeasures Bureau this time. After all, you should know that last time, two of your men were killed by the assassins you yourselves planted..."

He glanced at Snake Fang Jiuxin's unpredictable expression: "You probably don't want to be killed by your own people, do you?"

Snake Fang remained silent.

Subaru Akai nudged Sousuke's arm and said, "Hey, don't make our Countermeasures Bureau sound like it's riddled with holes. After the last incident, the Countermeasures Bureau has already undergone a major purge, so there won't be any more undercover agents in the short term!"

Sousuke shrugged: "Who knows?"

As the main force of the Countermeasures Bureau followed up, Sosuke and his men captured Hisanobu Jabi and brought him back to the heavily guarded headquarters of the Countermeasures Bureau.

......

After Atobe Sousuke left with the countermeasures bureau.

Two men dressed in black slowly emerged from the wilderness.

One of them had long silver hair that flew in the evening breeze, while the other had a muscular build.

It was King from the Black Crow organization and his partner Walker.

"Walker...did you record it all?" King asked suddenly, looking down at the traces of the battle between Sousuke and Hisanosuke.

“Yeah, those are two terrifying guys!” Walker raised the camera in his hand. “They recorded it perfectly.”

Then, he said with a regretful look, "It's a pity that Snake Fang Hisanobu lost, and that Atobe is too strong. We couldn't snatch him from him."

Jin En shook his head, his expression calm, but his eyes burned with excitement: "Snake Fang Hisanobu is irrelevant, the important thing is that Atobe Sousuke."

"Huh?" Walker looked puzzled. "Big brother, what do you mean?"

"Turn on the video and see his posture when he was fighting Snake Fang Hishin in the back."

As he spoke, King turned around and came to Walker's side.

Walker obediently turned on the camera and brought up footage of Sosuke's battle.

After the two looked for about ten seconds, Jin En reached out and said, "Pause... rewind three seconds... zoom in... look at Atobe Sousuke's face."

Walker followed his instructions, and soon the high-definition camera zoomed in, revealing details of Atobe Sousuke's face to the two of them.

Before King could speak, Walker exclaimed, "Holy crap, his face looks exactly like someone who's taken KX drugs! Is he also a partner of our Black Crows?"

"idiot."

Jin En said expressionlessly, "Every batch of KX potion made by Black Crow has a record of being leaked, and there are personnel monitoring its use. It's impossible for Atobe Sousuke to get his hands on it privately."

Then, his tone became somewhat fanatical: "This Atobe Sousuke, who can achieve an effect similar to KX18 through his own abilities, what do you think is the most likely possibility?"

Walker was slightly taken aback: "To achieve the KX18's effect through your own abilities..."

His eyes suddenly widened: "Big brother, you mean, he, he is...?"

"A Berserker!" Before Walker could even speak, King stated his prediction definitively: "Atobe Sousuke—is a living Berserker!!!"

Walker's hand trembled, and the camera almost fell.

Even though he had complete trust and respect for his elder brother, he still instinctively began to question it upon hearing his deduction.

"The Berserker race, shouldn't they have been extinct long ago...?"

King smiled coldly: "It's just that we can't find any trace of 'them' anymore. We, the Black Raven, obtained some top-secret intelligence from the Serpent of the World. Since the beginning of human civilization, in addition to the Serpent of the World, which is formed by 'superhumans' among humans and has been closely involved in the process of civilization's history, the Serpent of the World has also been aware that there is another small group of 'even rarer beings' trying to influence the world."

Walker hesitated, "Those 'rareer beings' refer to the Berserkers?"

Jin En nodded: "Or rather, the 'descendants' of the Berserkers, or the 'families' of the Berserkers."

"These descendants of the mad race have special physical characteristics. Whether it is strength, agility, reflexes, or even intelligence, they are all far superior to normal humans. They are naturally superior beings."

Walker thought for a moment: "Brother, are you talking about those guys with 'superhuman physiques'?"

King shook his head: "Berserkers, superhumans, and superhumans are three completely different concepts."

Next, he explained to Walker the differences between the three types of humans.

......

Chapter 264 The Director of the Countermeasures Bureau is actually an ordinary person?

King tried to explain the differences between the three types of humans to Walker in concise sentences.

"Superhuman physique" refers to an extremely rare number of mutants born from genetic mutations among billions of normal humans. Their most prominent characteristic is that their muscle density is many times that of normal people, giving them terrifying physical strength. However, these individuals, besides their powerful muscles, do not necessarily possess the talent for martial arts.

"The term 'superhuman' refers to an extremely small number of people among humanity who possess the talent to practice martial arts. After being developed through martial arts, their bodies become much stronger than ordinary people, and they have an extraordinary understanding of martial arts and other combat techniques, enabling them to achieve effects that ordinary people cannot imagine."

“And the ‘Berserker’…” King took a deep breath, “can be understood as someone who simultaneously possesses top-tier martial arts talent and superhuman physical abilities.”

He didn't give Walker a chance to speak again, but said very quickly: "If this Atobe Sousuke is really a living madman, then he is the 'material' that Black Crow must obtain no matter what the cost."

"Let's go! Report this to the organization immediately, and then request reinforcements of advanced warriors from headquarters!"

After saying that, he immediately turned and left.

Walker listened to King's explanation with a shocked expression, then stood there for several seconds before hurriedly following after him.

......

Anomaly Countermeasures Bureau, Tokyo Headquarters.

"Is this your first time here?" Akai Subaru led Sousuke through a corridor with high-tech-looking metal walls.

Next to him is Shin Kyogoku.

In front of them were several fully armed agents, and the snake-toothed ninja they were carrying, locked to a metal stretcher.

Now that the old snake saw that it had entered the countermeasures bureau, it seemed to know that there was no way to turn the tide, so it calmly closed its eyes and rested peacefully.

When Atobe Sousuke heard Akai Subaru's teasing, he shrugged and said, "I'm a law-abiding citizen. Normal people shouldn't be here, right?"

He then touched the wall beside him: "It really is an all-metal building. Your Countermeasures Bureau has built such a large base underground in Tokyo. You must be spending a lot of taxpayers' money!"

"Your thought process is truly bizarre." Akai Subaru was speechless. "The Countermeasures Bureau is different from those departments that draw salaries without working. They do dangerous work, so they feel perfectly justified in using public funds!"

"Yes, yes, you're absolutely right." Atobe Sousuke scratched his head. "How big is your base?"

“It’s huge,” Subaru Akai laughed. “The office area, logistics area, training area, living quarters, containment area, and control area are all underground.”

As he spoke, he led the way and soon brought everyone to the elevator.

Under his control, the elevator descended to the fourth basement level.

During this time, Sosuke glanced at the floor number on the sign and found that the deepest part had seven underground floors.

“We’re going to the director’s office now.” Akai Subaru seemed to see Sousuke’s confusion and said with a smile, “After he learned that you defeated Snake Fang Hisanobu single-handedly, the director said he wanted to meet with you.”

"Director? Are you talking about the strongest person in your Countermeasures Bureau? The Berserker-level expert?"

Atobe Sousuke immediately became interested.

“No.” Kyogoku Shin, who had been silent all along, shook his head. “The director is just an ordinary person. The strongest person in the Countermeasures Bureau is someone else.”

Subaru Akai laughed beside him: "Who said the head of the Countermeasures Bureau has to be a superhuman? Have you been watching too much anime?"

Alright, alright, I didn't expect that your Countermeasures Bureau, such a special department, would also use the "outsider" managing the "insider" approach, is that right?