I teach judo in Tokyo.

Sosuke was starting to feel uneasy.

The skill level of 50 or higher already seemed quite fantastical to him.

Unexpectedly, even at a level of over 50, the old butler could still achieve a comprehensive skill boost in the "Heavenly Sword" state, much like the SSR-level swordsmanship genius, Motoko Goto.

With a skill level of over 50, what level would it reach after two "+" bonuses?

Although the old butler's entry appears "ordinary" on the surface, Sosuke knows that the more ordinary the entry, the more likely it is to be true and mysterious.

However, when the debuff takes effect, Sousuke can see the debuff effect above the opponent's head.

The fact that the old butler doesn't have any special effects above his head indicates that he doesn't rely on any special effects.

Then it can only be "state".

Sosuke couldn't help but recall the time when he was competing with the minister for the general's position, during which the minister had also activated the "Exhilaration" state, thereby comprehensively enhancing his own strength.

So, could the old butler activate this inexplicable status buff simply by looking at his own yard?

Damn, is this the power of life experience?

As long as you have enough experience, you can still unleash your full potential and enhance your strength even without any powerful attributes, right?

Sousuke couldn't help but look forward to his upcoming battle with the old butler even more.

Chapter 116 Yin Yang Breath!

"I've finished memorizing it! Ahhh... I'm dying!"

Mifune Yumi leaned back, spread her arms, and shouted loudly.

Her sigh marked the end of the morning's study session.

They took several short breaks along the way, and during those breaks, they devoured all the sweets brought by Yotsuba Saki and the snacks brought by Itamoto Motoko.

Studying, especially studying diligently, is very energy-consuming; you get hungry very quickly.

The main point is that the food brought by the two female disciples was quite delicious, and as Mifune Yumi was learning to eat, she couldn't help but clamor to eat it.

She has the biggest craving for food.

The group's study session lasted for nearly three hours before it ended.

It was almost midnight.

Sousuke glanced at Mifune Yumi, who was lying on the tatami mat, and then looked at Yotsuba Saki and Itaka Motoko, who were watching him.

After thinking for a moment, he held up three fingers: "I'll give you three choices for lunch."

"First, I'll cook noodles for you." Sosuke chuckled.

The three girls saw his mischievous smile. Although they didn't understand the pun that only Chinese people could understand, they all shook their heads immediately, seemingly not wanting to eat noodles.

“Alright,” Sosuke said. “The second option is to order takeout. My dojo is in a good location, so we can order a lot of food.”

"I'm not eating takeout!" Mifune Yumi jumped up, while Yotsuba Saki next to her looked uninterested.

“I’ll do it,” Motoko Itako interrupted Sousuke before he could even voice his third idea.

She gathered her long hair and neatly tied it into a high ponytail, then calmly stood up straight.

"Oh my god! At this moment, Motoko is like a savior in my eyes!" Mifune Yumi's eyes sparkled with hearts.

Sousuke and Yotsuba Saki had no objections whatsoever—Motoko Itako's cooking was superb.

Thank you, kendo girl who turned the tide!

With a sly smile, Atobe Sousuke seized the opportunity: "Motoko, I've stocked up on plenty of ingredients in the fridge, so feel free to use them!"

"And I brought some marinated meat! Suzuko can use it anytime!" Yumi Mifune raised her hand high.

"I...I'll go help Motoko..." Yotsuba Saki whispered.

Outside the dojo, the old steward finished his sightseeing and turned around to say elegantly, "As expected of the legendary prodigy of the Five Families, so talented. If you need to go out to buy things, just tell me and I will take care of it."

Wu Fang Suzi bowed slightly to the old butler, then turned and went into the kitchen.

Yotsuba Saki immediately followed closely behind, and before entering the kitchen, she turned back to look at Sousuke's face one last time.

Seeing this, the old butler suddenly said to Atobe Sousuke, "There's still some time before dinner, so let's have a spar."

That's the child I treat like my own granddaughter. Even if you're the one who brought her smile back, to me you're just a pig trying to steal my cabbage!

Sosuke scratched his head, then readily agreed.

......

Upon hearing the news that Sosuke was going to spar with the old butler.

Yumi Mifune, who was excitedly waiting for the meal to be served, was first stunned, and then she saw the old butler take off his suit and walk to the center of the dojo.

This old man wants to have a martial arts competition with the teachers?

Isn't that just plain stupid?

Sensing something was terribly wrong, Yumi Mifune immediately stood up.

"Wait! Stop right there!" she shouted, startling the old butler and Atobe Sousuke into standing still.

Seeing the two of them looking over, Yumi Mifune glared at Sousuke speechlessly: "This old man said he wanted to fight you, and you actually agreed? Aren't you afraid of causing trouble?"

Clearly, she was unaware that the old butler was a highly skilled martial artist.

Given her understanding of Atobe Sousuke's abilities, if she were to actually attack the old man, what difference would that be from murder?

Sosuke, after being questioned by the class monitor, awkwardly scratched his cheek: "Yumi, I forgot to tell you, this old gentleman in front of you is actually a super powerful martial artist. He's the one who beats me up. You should worry about your instructor instead of him..."

"Huh? You must be joking..." Mifune Yumi turned around and carefully examined the old butler.

"Hmm...it does feel a bit special..." She stroked her chin, observing Sebastian who was smiling but not saying a word, and soon sensed something unusual from his posture and expression.

It feels like a lower predator in the food chain is spying on its upper predator.

She involuntarily shivered and was speechless for a moment.

Meanwhile, Motoko Itō and Saki Yotsuba, who had come out upon hearing the commotion, overheard Yumi Mifune's words and immediately understood the situation.

Sousuke wants to spar with Sebastian!

Yotsuba Saki stepped forward worriedly: "Sousuke-kun, Grandpa Sebastian... is this really necessary...?"

Sosuke and the old butler both looked at Yotsuba Saki with gentle smiles, as if to say, "Don't worry."

Sousuke then said, "Saki, don't worry, Grandpa Sebastian and I will just have a friendly spar and stop when we've reached our limit."

As he spoke, he turned to the old butler and said, "Grandpa Sebastian, you agree, right?"

Sebastian nodded gently: "Indeed, Miss, you can rest assured."

"But...but..." Yotsuba Saki wanted to say something, but was pulled by Itako Motoko beside her.

"Let them compete," said Motoko Gofuku softly. "Respecting a man's decision is a necessary form of self-restraint for a woman."

She turned her head and saw Motoko's calm eyes. She heard Motoko's words, which seemed to contain a special philosophy, and she gradually calmed down as well.

After Motoko Itako persuaded Yotsuba Saki to stop, she immediately looked at the two who had already stood in the center of the field with expectant eyes.

We'll get to see another clash of titans!

Seeing that no one objected to the sparring match anymore, Sosuke and the old butler finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Grandpa Sebastian, please give me your guidance."

As he spoke, Sosuke ripped off his T-shirt, revealing his upper body, which looked as if it had been through countless trials.

On the other side, the old butler simply took off his suit jacket and stood quietly in his trousers and dark long-sleeved shirt.

He glanced at Atobe Sousuke's body and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "What an extraordinary martial arts physique! Just based on this body alone, I believe you are qualified to climb to the pinnacle of martial arts."

Sosuke's only response to his praise was—seriousness.

He seriously assumed a natural stance, his eyes fixed on the old butler who didn't seem to be in a fighting posture.

So powerful! Just the sheer aura alone is enough to make my heart tremble.

As Sosuke thought this, under the invisible pressure emanating from the other party, he even felt an impulse.

The urge to "liberate" was unleashed on the spot!

Across from him, the butler, seeing that Sousuke had fully entered a "fighting" stance, nodded slightly: "Very well, to show respect, I should also be more serious..."

Having said that, he stood with his feet shoulder-width apart, wearing trousers and a shirt that were not practical for fighting.

With his knees slightly bent to form a stance, at first glance, it actually looks a bit like the "Two-Character Sheep-Pinching Horse" stance in the Chinese martial art "Wing Chun".

Then, the old butler crossed his arms and stretched them forward, then slowly pulled his left hand back, taking a long, deep breath as he did so.

Finally, he withdrew his left hand, clenched it into a fist, and put it on his waist. The next second, he exhaled a long breath.

To the astonishment of Sosuke and the three girls, the exhalation produced a violent whistling sound, and a distinct plume of white steam shot out from the old butler's mouth and nose like an arrow.

Karate's unique breathing technique—the Breathing Breathing Technique.

Also known as the Yin-Yang Breathing Method!

Chapter 117 You can lose, but you can't back down!

What a monster.

Looking at the old man a few meters away who exhaled a strange arrow of energy with a single breath, Sosuke felt a lack of confidence in the upcoming battle for the first time.

He knew about the unique "breathing technique" in karate, which uses the influence of breath on the lower abdomen to quickly switch the relaxation and tension of the whole body's muscles between breaths. When inhaling, the whole body is relaxed to ensure quickness and agility, while when exhaling, the muscles are tense to ensure powerful and strong attacks.

Clearly, the "counter-attack technique" he obtained from the system also possesses such a breathing method.

However, it would be really difficult to ask him to use this breathing method to the point of exhaling "air arrows" like the old man opposite him!

Fortunately, since his realization in the last match last weekend, Atobe Sousuke has developed the mindset of a warrior who gives his all in any match and leaves no regrets.

Although the old butler was incredibly strong, it didn't stop Sosuke from remaining calm and composed in the face of such a formidable enemy, even amidst his amazement.

Conversely, seeing how formidable the old butler was, Sousuke's fighting spirit was completely ignited.

It's much more satisfying to "show off" my martial arts skills in front of the strong than to "show off" in front of the weak.

This time, I'll do my "martial arts demonstration" well!

The next second, he let out a loud shout and darted forward, almost instantly covering several meters to reach the old butler!

He clenched his right fist and, in an instant, followed the momentum of his charge, struck out at an extremely fast speed.

Then, he shuddered slightly and froze like a wooden statue.

The old butler's fist landed steadily just an inch in front of Sosuke's eyes.

Stop!

A technique in karate duels requires the attacker, having already established a winning advantage, to deliberately leave their attack outside the opponent's body surface, or merely make contact with the opponent's skin without penetrating it with force.

This approach ensures that both parties minimize the chances of injury while also allowing them to practice their control over strength and distance.

Sousuke broke out in a cold sweat; the ability to hold back meant he was ready to explode.

If the butler hadn't shown mercy, that fist would already be embedded in his face.

The old butler lightly stepped back, his right fist retracted to his waist, maintaining the posture of his left fist stopped in front of Sosuke's eyes.

The next second, he withdrew his left fist and smiled: "Mr. Atobe, an overly aggressive stance will only expose your weaknesses. When you want to attack, you are also the most vulnerable to injury. Please be more serious."

Sosuke also stood up and resumed his posture, his smile slightly bitter.

That's too strong... He watched helplessly as the old butler retreated instantly and then threw a punch in an ordinary way.

But it struck him perfectly in the gap between his punch and the moment the attack reached its target, hitting him squarely in the face.

In a real fight, he would have been knocked down, or even killed, by that last blow.

On the sidelines, Yumi Mifune stared in disbelief.

My God, my master was competing against an old man and was at a disadvantage from the very beginning?

Am I so engrossed in studying that I'm hallucinating?

She shook her head violently, only to find that the scene before her had not changed at all, and had to admit that this was the truth.