However, it was obvious that Inuyama Tadao didn't know Mihashi Takashi at all, and didn't think there was anything wrong. Facing Mihashi Takashi's attack, he just felt disdainful.
In a fierce boxing match, Takashi Mihashi failed to completely avoid Inuyama Tadao's attack. The opponent's fist grazed his cheek, and the powerful impact caused his face to become red and swollen instantly.
Immediately afterwards, Inuyama Tadao kicked again, and Mihashi Takashi was unable to dodge and was kicked in the abdomen. He staggered back a few steps and almost fell to the ground.
Takashi Mihashi's face was covered in bruises, with a trace of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes still showed stubbornness. He gritted his teeth, persisted tenaciously, and refused to fall down easily.
"Boring." Inuyama Tadao snorted disdainfully when he saw Mihashi Takashi's look, raised his foot, and intended to kick Mihashi Takashi towards the nearby telephone pole.
At this critical moment, a schoolbag was suddenly thrown from the alley.
Inuyama Tadao hurriedly raised his arms to block in front of him, but in just a moment, a figure rushed over like a black lightning.
"——Bang!"
A teeth-grinding sound was heard.
The punch hit Inuyama Tadao's fat and greasy chin hard.
Inuyama Tadao was completely unprepared and was caught off guard by the sudden punch.
His body seemed to be hit by a huge force, and he flew backwards and fell heavily to the ground. Blood instantly flowed from the corner of his mouth. His eyes were full of shock and anger, as if he couldn't believe that he was knocked down like this.
He looked at the guy in front of him with a bit of confusion, and he seemed to have a vague impression of him. But at this moment, Inuyama Tadao felt his head buzzing, and he couldn't remember the other person's identity for a moment.
However, he recognized the straight Fenba Commercial High School uniform that the other person was wearing at a glance.
"You... you dare to hit me!" Inuyama Tadao struggled to get up from the ground, glaring at Kaburagi Uzumaki angrily, his eyes seemed to be spitting fire.
"Who are you, kid? Are you from Fen Ba Shang? How dare you touch me?!"
Inuyama Tadao struggled to get up from the ground, supporting himself with his hands, his knees shaking, and finally managed to stand up straight. He glared at Kaburagi Hayatei angrily, his eyes looking like they were about to spit fire.
"My name is Kaburagi Hayate!" The latter glanced at Uchida Mie, whose expression still showed surprise and uneasiness.
"I don't care who you are, you are not allowed to touch my friend!"
Inuyama Tadao instantly felt that his position and authority at Fenba Commercial High School had been challenged. Who was he? He was the leader of the Four Heavenly Kings of Fenba Commercial High School!
Inuyama Tadao roared angrily and rushed towards Kaburagi Hayate like a mad bull. He raised his right fist high and smashed it towards Kaburagi Hayate's head with a desperate momentum.
Kabaki Tornado Xiong was not in a hurry. He slightly turned sideways and easily dodged the punch.
Then, he raised his left leg and delivered a fierce whip kick towards Inuyama Tadao's waist. Inuyama Tadao was unable to dodge and was hit hard by the kick. His body lost balance again and fell to the side.
Kabaki Hayate took advantage of the victory and took a step forward. He grabbed Inuyama Tadao's collar with his left hand, clenched his right fist, and punched Inuyama Tadao in the abdomen several times in a row.
Each punch was powerful enough to make Inuyama Tadao cry out "Ouch!" and the fat on his face trembled with each blow of the fist.
Inuyama Tadao wanted to resist, but found that his strength was no match for Kaburagi Hayate. He waved his hands in vain, but couldn't hit the opponent.
Finally, Kaburagi Hayatei swung his fist hard and threw Inuyama Tadao out. Inuyama Tadao fell heavily to the ground again. This time, he lay on the ground and could not get up for a long time. He could only breathe heavily, his eyes full of despair and unwillingness.
"I've made note of this. Just wait, I will make sure you can't stay in Fenba Commercial High School." Inuyama Tadao gritted his teeth and said viciously.
After saying that, he glared at the three of them fiercely again, struggled to get up from the ground, limped around and left the alley in disgrace, his heart filled with resentment and anger.
Takashi Mihashi breathed slightly heavily and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his sleeve. The blood looked particularly glaring on his fair skin.
He took slightly staggering steps and slowly walked to Uchida Mie's side. A smile as warm as the sun blossomed on his face, and he said softly, "It's okay, Mie-chan, let's take you home."
Uchida Mie raised her head, her eyes full of gratitude, tears sparkling in her eyes. She nodded gently, her throat seemed to be choked by something, and she couldn't speak for a while.
Kabaki Hayate walked forward with a puzzled look on his face, his eyes falling on the bruise on Mihashi Takashi's face. He frowned slightly, obviously confused by the strange boy in front of him: "Who are you...?"
Uchida Mie spoke hurriedly, her voice filled with urgency: "This is Senior Sanbashi. Because of this matter, I found Senior Sanbashi for help through a senior student."
Mihashi Takashi's smile grew even brighter, his white teeth particularly striking in the dim light. He extended his hand enthusiastically towards Kaburagi Hayateyu: "Meet Mihashi Takashi, from Softleaf High School."
After a pause, he added, "He is also a member of the University Alliance."
When Kabaki Hayate heard the words "university alliance", he paused slightly.
He is at Fenba Commercial High School. Although he seems like an unknown person at ordinary times, he is in a school full of bad students after all, so he has heard a little about the bad circle.
Recently, what everyone in Fenba Commercial High School has been discussing heatedly, besides the two absolute hot topics in the bad world, Linglan and Fengxian, is the sudden rise of the University Alliance that has united the bad groups of several universities.
However, after hesitating for a moment, he reached out and held Mihashi Takashi's hand. The two hands held hands briefly, and it seemed that a different kind of power was being transmitted.
The three of them walked side by side out of the alley. The sunlight was a little dazzling, and the street was filled with a hot atmosphere. The leaves on the street were swaying lazily in the breeze.
Takashi Mihashi had his hands in his trouser pockets, his face showing his usual unruly expression, but beneath this seemingly casual appearance, his eyes revealed a shrewd look.
He, Uchida Mie, and Kaburagi Hayate were walking on the street. Occasionally, a few passers-by hurried past them, casting fearful and curious glances at these students who obviously had a bad aura.
Kaburagi Hayatexiong couldn't help but ask, "What on earth is going on?"
Uchida Mie sighed and began to tell her story, her words full of grievance and helplessness.
Mihashi Takashi listened and took over, "Don't worry, I have two companions who have already gone to investigate." He looked serious and said firmly, "Inuyama Tadao doesn't know Mie-chan at all, but he came to stop her specifically. There must be a reason."
Kaburagi Hayate's eyes flashed. He was no fool, and a few thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant. He looked at Uchida Mie: "Mie... are you suspicious..."
Uchida Mie's eyes were dim, disappointment and heartbreak written all over her face. She shook her head: "It's not suspicion. It must have been done by Asai-senpai..."
This is a very simple method of elimination. Combined with what Inuyama Tadao said about the "pretty boy"... it is obvious that compared to the plain-looking Kaburagi Uzumaki, the usually handsome Asai Kaito fits this characteristic better.
What's more, the fact that Kaburagi Hayatei was able to knock down Inuyama Tadao with one punch further proves that he has no motives.
Kabaki Hayatei frowned. Asai Kaito was also his senior. The three of them had a close relationship on weekdays, but when he heard such speculation, he felt like a bucket of cold water was poured on his heart.
Moreover, on weekdays, the relationship between the three of them is very good, but I didn't expect that Kaito Asai would be such a person, which is really disappointing.
However, in response to Uchida Mie and Kabaki Uzumaki's almost certain opinions, it was Mihashi Takashi who said, "Maybe it's not true... Don't make such blind judgments."
"My companions have already gone to investigate, and the truth will soon be revealed."
Immediately afterwards, Mihashi Takashi changed the subject, tilted his head slightly, looked at Kabuki Hayate, and asked: "Kabuki, will there be any problem if you attack the Four Heavenly Kings of Fenba Commercial High School like this?" His tone seemed casual, but he inadvertently provoked everyone's nerves.
Uchida Mie's originally brisk steps suddenly stopped. She was wearing a simple school uniform, her hair tied in a ponytail, and there was a hint of worry on her face.
She turned her head, eyes full of concern, and looked at Kabuki Hayate. Although she did not understand the complex spider web of power within Fenba Commercial High School.
But Inuyama Tadao's confident and arrogant look before made her feel uneasy. She moved her lips as if she wanted to say something, but swallowed it back.
"I think Mie-chan didn't bother you initially because she was worried about this, so she contacted our university alliance to handle it." Mihashi Takashi said casually with a slight smile on his face. As he spoke, he observed Kabaki Hayate's reaction out of the corner of his eye.
Kabaki Hayate was tall, with neatly short hair and a tough look on his face. He had already felt something was amiss, but after hearing what Mihashi Takashi said, it was like a ray of light shining into a dark corner.
The original doubt in his mind was instantly explained. After all, when Uchida Mie was bullied, her first choice was not to seek help from her former classmates and friends, but to look for help from someone she didn't know in the university alliance. This in itself was not in line with common sense.
Now, after Mihashi Takashi's reminder, everything seems to make sense.
Furthermore, since Kazuki Hayate was at Fenba Commercial High School, he had long been aware of the rumors circulating within the academy. The news of a university alliance simultaneously declaring war on unscrupulous groups at multiple universities, including Fenba Commercial High School, was a hot topic on campus.
His thoughts raced through his mind, but it only took a split second for him to come back to his senses.
A smile appeared on Kaburagi Hayate's face, that smile was somewhat carefree. He shook his head and said, "It's okay. The worst that can happen is that we have to fight with them again. It's nothing."
In his understanding, the world among the bad guys was simple and straightforward. If they were dissatisfied, they would just use their fists to make things clear and start a fight. He would never take the initiative to cause trouble, but as a bad guy, he was definitely not afraid of it.
However, Mihashi Takashi's expression grew serious. He paused, staring intently at Kaburagi Uzumaki, then shook his head and said, "Kaburagi, I'm afraid it's not that simple. Do you think a scumbag like Inuyama Tadao, who bullies girls, would still abide by such a well-established rule?"
Kabaki Hayate's eyes flashed, his gaze became deep, and he fell into silence.
Mihashi Takashi's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard. He knew in his heart that Mihashi Takashi was right.
He had also heard about what Inuyama Tadao did in his daily life. That kind of person would do anything to achieve his goal, so how could he care about the rules?
Uchida Mie also looked at Kaburagi Hayate with a worried look on her face. Her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes, and her voice trembled a little: "Is there anything wrong?"
After saying that, she looked at Mihashi Takashi with anticipation, hesitated for a moment, and then mustered up the courage to say, "Senior Mihashi, although it may be a little abrupt, but... could you please help Tornado Hero as well?"
Her eyes were full of pleading, as if she saw a glimmer of hope in the darkness.
Takashi Mihashi's eyes flashed. This was the sentence he was waiting for.
He was secretly proud in his heart, but his face remained expressionless.
There is no doubt that Takashi Mihashi is an extremely smart delinquent.
Judging from his usual style, even if he had to face off against Inuyama Tadao, he would definitely not be so stupid as to fight the opponent head-on.
At the very least, they could gather a bunch of bad guys to deal with that guy Inuyama Tadao.
The reason for doing this was actually to get to know Kaburagi Uzumaki Yuuko in a proper way at this moment. And since he couldn't beat Inuyama Tadao, then Kaburagi Uzumaki Yuuko who seemed to be passing by "accidentally" would definitely take action.
But in this way, Kaburagi Hayateyuya will fall into a difficult problem that is difficult to break.
As a member of Fenba Commercial High School, he attacked Inuyama Tadao, the leader of the four kings of Fenba Commercial High School. No matter what the reason was, it was a provocation to his status and authority in the eyes of outsiders and Inuyama Tadao.
What's more, the most unforgivable thing is that Inuyama Tadao was defeated without any resistance.
For the bad guys, fists mean status and truth.
If Inuyama Tadao wants to maintain his dignity, he must find a way to regain his dignity. Judging from his behavior, it is obvious that he is not a person who follows the rules.
In fact, this is also the case in the original drama. When Kaburagi Hayate was at Fenba Commercial High School, he was used by Asai Kaito, his senior and childhood friend at Fenba Commercial High School, to fight against the Four Heavenly Kings of Fenba Commercial High School, who were one grade higher than him.
He defeated the Four Heavenly Kings alone. If he were in Lily of the Valley, he would at least be able to reach the top, and a large group of bad followers would quickly gather behind him.
But at Fenba Commercial High School, he ended up being expelled from the school and had no choice but to attend Suzuran High School.
Kaburagi Hayate had to face such a dilemma after throwing a punch at Inuyama Tadao.
The university alliance represented by Mihashi Takashi is actually a way out for Kaburagi Hayate. But it is obvious that for Kaburagi Hayate, who is a loner, it is almost impossible for him to take the initiative to ask Mihashi Takashi for help.
But at the same time, Mihashi Takashi couldn't say this on his own initiative.
Otherwise, in the eyes of Kaburagi Hayate, there might be bad motives at this sensitive time between the University Alliance and Burning Eight Commercial High School.
Neither side would take the initiative to speak. At this time, only Uchida Mie, who was worried that her friend would get into big trouble because of her, could speak. It was the most appropriate person for her to speak, and there was enough room for maneuver.
This is only the first step of a three-step plan designed by Takashi Mihashi after he obtained the intelligence from Yasuo Tanigawa's investigation.
Mihashi Takashi's usual antics are merely a reflection of his harmless appearance. A man who uses fire extinguishers, fishing nets, baseball bats, pepper spray, and other such means in his fights is undoubtedly a meticulous individual.
What's more, there is the more sinister Takeshi Sagara who is helping to improve the plan, and the meticulous Yasuo Tanigawa who is checking for omissions and filling in the gaps.
Sure enough, after hearing what Uchida Mie said, Kaburagi Hayatei instinctively wanted to refuse.
But after seeing Uchida Mie's worried look, he moved his lips but did not say the words of refusal. He just thought in his heart that as long as he did not accept it, it would be fine.
Mihashi Takashi smiled brightly, and put his arm around Kabaki Hayate's shoulder in a familiar manner. He patted his chest with his other hand and said to Uchida Mie bluntly:
"Don't worry, Mie-chan. This incident was caused by my misjudging Inuyama Tadao's strength. As long as Kaburaki needs it, our High School Alliance is always willing to help!"
As night falls, the dim street lights cast a weak light on the narrow streets, adding a touch of mystery to this already somewhat eerie neighborhood.
Takeshi Sagara, the notoriously decisive and ferocious character in the Kaiku Group, is now approaching Kaito Asai with a group of equally bad-tempered subordinates in a menacing manner.
Sagara Takeshi's physique was swift, his steps rapid, each one akin to the rhythm of fate. Beside him, the delinquents of the Kaiku Group all wore ferocious expressions, like a pack of wolves about to pounce. Soon, they spotted Asai Kaito.
Asai Kaito was walking alone on the street, completely unaware of the approaching danger. Sagara Takeshi raised his hand slightly, signaling his men to disperse and surround Asai Kaito.
Asai Kaito seemed to sense something strange and subconsciously raised his head, his expression changing dramatically. He saw Sagara Takeshi's hawk-like gaze fixed on him, surrounded by a group of unfriendly Kaiku-gumi delinquents.
Although he didn't know these bad guys, he had been in the bad circle for so long that he could see that these people were coming for him!
Thinking that something was wrong, Asai Kaito didn't have time to think about it. He turned around and ran desperately towards the other end of the street.
"——Don't run, Asai Kaito!"
Sagara Takeshi's voice resounded in the night sky like a thunderclap.
He took the lead and led the bad guys of the Kaiku group to chase after Asai Kaito like a tide.
Asai Kaito ran, groaning inwardly. He recalled carefully that in Toraya City, only Fengxian High School and Kaiku High School had such white school uniforms.
But it is obvious that the ordinary bad guys in Fengxian High School all have bald heads.
What are these delinquents from Kaijiu High School doing when they suddenly come to arrest me?!
The reason for this incident was unclear, but Asai Kaito knew that judging by the men's ferocious appearance, they clearly had ill intentions. If he were caught by Sagara Takeshi and the others, the fate that awaited him would most likely not be a happy one.
He gritted his teeth and ran as fast as he could down the narrow street. The houses and trees on both sides receded like phantoms. His eyes scanned the surroundings anxiously, trying to find a chance to escape.
Takeshi Sagara and his men were like a group of well-trained hunting dogs, biting Asai Kaito tightly.
Sagara Takeshi's legs moved rhythmically, each stride so large that it seemed as if he were going to dig a hole in the ground. His eyes were fixed on Asai Kaito, and his determination to achieve his goal was chilling.
"Damn it! Why are you looking for me?!" Asai Kaito shouted back as he ran. There was a hint of panic in his eyes, and beads of sweat on his forehead rolled down his cheeks, soaking his collar.
"Just wanted to talk to you!" Sagara Takeshi responded coldly.
The chase continued on the street, one person desperately escaped and the other group chased him hard.
After a few blocks, Asai Kaito's strength began to wane, and his breathing became rapid. His steps began to feel heavy, and each step felt like he was dragging a heavy burden.
Although Takeshi Sagara and his men were a little out of breath, their fighting spirit was not diminished at all.
Asai Kaito saw an alley ahead, and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. Without a second thought, he turned into the alley. He hoped that this intricate alley would become a maze that would allow him to escape his pursuers.
However, it was obvious that Takeshi Sagara and the others would not let him go easily.
Sagara Takeshi saw Asai Kaito turn into the alley, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of a sneer. He knew the terrain of this area very well, and this alley was basically a dead end.
"What exactly do you want?" Asai Kaito panted, his voice became hoarse due to the intense exercise, and there was also a hint of despair.
"You're finally not running away? I told you, I just want to ask you a few questions!" Xiangliang Meng responded with a sneer. He quickened his pace and quickly approached the alley with the bad guys.
Soon, they forced Kaito Asai into a dead end.
Asai Kaito leaned against the wall, his eyes filled with fear and anxiety. His chest heaved violently, and sweat soaked his entire body.
Looking at Takeshi Sagara and the bad guys of the Kaiku Group who were closing in on him, Kaito Asai knew in his heart that he had no way to escape.
"Let's teach this guy a lesson first. He can run so fast, why doesn't he become an athlete?" Sagara Takeshi was no longer in a hurry. He waved his hand calmly, and the bad guys from the Kaiku group behind him immediately rushed forward with a grin.
"You... you can't do this to me! Whatever you want to ask... I'll tell you..." Asai Kaito tried to ease the situation with words, but there was an obvious tremor in his voice.
His hands subconsciously groped behind his back, hoping to find something that could be used as a weapon, even if it was just a wooden stick.
The bad guys from the Kaiku Group didn't hesitate at all and started punching and kicking Kaito Asai.
Asai Kaito tried to resist, but under the siege of the crowd, his resistance seemed so powerless. His face and body were constantly attacked, and he groaned in pain.
"Asai Kaito, you can speak now." Sagara suddenly took out a pack of cigarettes, took out a cigarette, lit it, threw the cigarette box on the ground, stepped on it, and squatted leisurely in the corner.
"What are you talking about...just ask!" Asai Kaito said in pain as he felt the fists and feet falling on him.
"I'll give you a hint. Inuyama Tadao, Uchida Mie... Got it?"
Asai Kaito, who was holding his head tightly, felt his heart sink and suddenly understood something. He still clenched his teeth, "I...what are you talking about...I don't know!"
"Looks like you're still not very honest..." Sagara said coldly, a hint of menace in his eyes. He folded his arms over his chest and looked coldly at Asai Kaito, who was struggling on the ground, as if he were a lamb to be slaughtered.
"Let's treat our classmate Kaito Asai to a good meal. I'm going to buy a pack of cigarettes nearby. When I come back, he'd better be able to explain himself." Sagara Meng glanced at the bad guys and put pressure on them instead.
After saying this, he stretched and leisurely walked out. Behind him, Asai Kaito's groans became even louder. Obviously, under time pressure, the bad guys in the Kaiku Group would resort to some tricks.
When Takeshi Sagara returned ten minutes later, Asai Kaito, covered in bruises, had collapsed under the torture of pain.
"I... I was just threatened by Inuyama Tadao. He told me to do this, otherwise he would deal with me!" Asai Kaito said in a tearful voice. His voice was full of regret and helplessness.
Sagara Meng listened coldly, then slapped Asai Kaito with his backhand, causing him to stagger and almost fall.
"Put away your clever tricks! Inuyama Tadao threatened you? How could he possibly know Uchida Mie? These little tricks of yours won't fool anyone."
Takeshi Sagara is not the simple-minded but strong-limbed gorilla like Katsutoshi Imai. He almost immediately saw through Kaito Asai's tricks.
The latter gritted his teeth, but after seeing the fists of the surrounding delinquents, he still moved his lips and finally spoke: "It was me...I took the initiative to tell Inuyama Tadao."
It turns out that when Asai Kaito was at Bonpachi Commercial High School, he was targeted by Inuyama Tadao, who threatened him that if he didn't do as he asked, he would make his life worse than death in school.
Asai Kaito is a coward by nature. Under the coercion of Inuyama Tadao, he thought of using his childhood friend Uchida Mie to please Inuyama Tadao. He told Inuyama Tadao about Uchida Mie's whereabouts, causing Uchida Mie to fall into danger.
"What a filthy fellow..." After listening to Kaito Asai's confession, Sagara Takeshi's eyes flashed with anger. He took a step forward, squatted down, and stared into Kaito Asai's eyes, as if he wanted to see through his soul.
"You were forced to betray your childhood sweetheart?" Sagara Takeshi sneered and shook his head. He felt immense contempt for Asai Kaito's actions. In his opinion, even in the face of the greatest threat, betraying a friend was not something one should do.
"Yes... yes." Asai Kaito lowered his head, not daring to look Sagara Takeshi in the eye. His body was still trembling slightly from the beating he had just received.
"No, you can't do this to me, I had no choice!" Asai Kaito tried to defend himself, but his voice sounded so weak amid the hideous laughter of the delinquents.
His eyes were full of pleading, hoping that Takeshi Sagara and the others would let him go.
However, Takeshi Sagara and his men showed no sign of stopping. The delinquents from the Kaiku group continued to beat Kaito Asai, their hearts filled with anger at Kaito's betrayal. Kaito Asai writhes on the ground in agony, his body covered in wounds and his face bruised and blue.
"Drag him up and let's go back to the dojo." Sagara stood up suddenly and said coldly.
Upon hearing this, the delinquents of the Kaiku Group immediately stepped forward and dragged Asai Kaito up like a dead dog. Asai Kaito's feet left two long trails on the ground, and he kept uttering faint moans.
On this quiet night, Takeshi Sagara and his companions, along with Kaito Asai, gradually disappeared at the end of the street, leaving behind only a mess and endless darkness.
In the Akasaka Dojo, the dim lights emitted a faint glow, as if they were also affected by the depressing atmosphere and swayed.
The wooden floor shone darkly under the light, and the kendo protective gear hanging on the wall cast strange shadows, as if silently watching everything that was about to happen.
The air in the dojo seemed to be frozen, so stuffy that it was hard to breathe.
When Sagara appeared dragging Asai Kaito, Asai Kaito was filled with fear and despair.
His body was in great pain from the beating he had suffered before, and every step he took as he was dragged forward felt like tearing his wounds, but he was more afraid of the situation he was about to face.
He caught a glimpse of Uchida Mie sitting in a corner of the dojo, and a panic suddenly surged in his heart. He subconsciously wanted to tidy up his messy appearance, but his bound hands made him unable to do anything.
Uchida Mie was quietly kneeling on the tatami with a cup of tea in her hand. When she heard the sound, she subconsciously raised her head, and her eyes were instantly attracted by the scene in front of her.
Asai Kaito was beaten extremely badly, his hair was messy, his face was bruised and purple, there was dried blood at the corners of his mouth, and his clothes were torn to shreds.
Uchida Mie looked at Asai Kaito in astonishment, her mind went blank for a moment, and she didn't know what to say.
Kaburagi Hayate was originally leaning against the wall with his arms crossed.
Seeing this scene, he frowned, a hint of displeasure showing on his face.
He was about to say something, but Mihashi Takashi had already spoken in advance. He had a faint smile on his face, but his tone was slightly apologetic. He said:
"I'm so sorry, my companion may have acted a little rashly."
Sagara shrugged violently, without saying a word, and threw Asai Kaito to the ground.
Asai Kaito fell to the ground, groaned, and curled up into a ball. Severe pain came over him, but he didn't care about it. He was frantically thinking of countermeasures in his mind.
"He's already admitted that it was this guy who, in order to curry favor with Inuyama Tadao, pushed Uchida Mie out and gave his childhood friend away like an object."
Sagara Takeshi said this coldly, his voice echoing through the dojo like a thunderclap. Uchida Mie's body trembled slightly when she heard this, and tears flickered in her eyes.
Asai Kaito listened to Sagara Takeshi's words, feeling anxious and angry. He glanced at Uchida Mie, who was silently bowing her head, and then at Kaburagi Hayate, who was standing nearby. A glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.
He knew in his heart that although Kaburagi Xuanfengxiong was a loner, he was very skilled.
He couldn't help but recall his thoughts when he planned all this. He thought that by using Uchida Mie to provoke a fight between the two, he could reap the benefits and get rid of the predicament of being bullied at school.
At this moment, he was hoping that if Kaburagi Hayate would remember their past friendship, he might be able to help him out of the current desperate situation.
So, Asai Kaito quickly raised his head, looked at Uchida Mie with a sad face, and said in a tearful voice: "Mie, do you really believe what these people say? We are true friends!"
As he spoke, he quickly pointed at Sagara Takeshi, who was observing everything coldly, and accused him, "This guy brought a group of delinquents from Kaiku High School to cause trouble for me and force me to admit this."
As Asai Kaito spoke, he nervously observed Uchida Mie's expression, praying in his heart that she would trust him, even if it was just a little bit.
"But... Mie-chan, you know me well. How could I be that kind of person?"
Uchida Mie was a little stunned for a moment. She looked at Sagara Takeshi with a gloomy expression, and then looked at Mihashi Takashi who was still relaxed.
Finally, her gaze fell on the person in front of her, who was sitting in front of her like a dead dog. It was the senior student she admired in her memory - Asai Kaito.
She was very conflicted. On the one hand, Asai Kaito looked so disheveled that he didn't seem to be lying; on the other hand, Sagara Takeshi's words seemed somewhat credible.
Her eyes were full of confusion, and she didn't know who to trust.
Asai Kaito's hopeful gaze immediately turned to the silent Kaburagi Hayate. There was a hint of urgency in his voice: "Kaburagi, you know me. Don't you know what kind of person I am?"
Asai Kaito tried to arouse Kaburagi Uzumaki's trust in him, and frantically recalled the little moments he spent with Kaburagi Uzumaki, hoping to find something that could impress the other party.
"How could I possibly do such a disgusting thing! These bad guys are just throwing dirty water on me... Look how they beat me up."
Kaito Asai kept blaming Takeshi Sagara and others in his heart, thinking that they had ruined his plan and put him in such an embarrassing situation.
Sagara Takeshi's expression remained unchanged as he watched Asai Kaito's performance calmly, with no intention of defending himself at all.
He thought to himself, first of all, the innocent will be cleared.
The second reason is that this kind of thing is indeed difficult to defend.
The injuries on Kaito Asai's body were really caused by his poor leadership of the Kaiku Group.
But in fact, this is normal. Most bad behaviors involve resorting to violence. Does he have to engage in intrigue like in a spy war and figure out a way to make Asai Kaito confess?
Mihashi Takashi had taken out a pair of nail clippers at some point and was carefully trimming his nails while saying calmly, "Stop your show..."
He blew away the nail scraps and looked up at Asai Kaito with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes. "Since you've already done it, just admit it like a man. Do you want us to bring Inuyama Tadao here to confront you?"
Asai Kaito looked at Uchida Mie, who lowered her head and did not respond.
He looked at Kaburagi Hayatei again, but was met with a cold gaze. Asai Kaito panicked, feeling like a lone boat abandoned in a dark abyss, a feeling of helplessness instantly overwhelmed him.
He knew he couldn't hide it any longer, and he felt very unwilling, but he was helpless.
Asai Kaito lowered his head, not daring to look directly into Kaburagi Hayate's eyes.
"Why did you do that?"
There was a hint of trembling and disappointment in Uchida Mie's voice. She slowly raised her head and looked at Asai Kaito, her eyes full of pain.
Kaito Asai raised his head and looked at Mie Uchida, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, including guilt, helplessness, and a hint of unwillingness.
"Meizhi, I... I just want to do better at Fenba Commercial High School."
Asai Kaito's voice was very low, as if he himself lacked confidence.
He silently added in his mind that he had been bullied by Inuyama Tadao at school for a long time, and that he had resorted to this desperate measure in order to change the situation, but Asai Kaito did not dare to say these words out loud.
Uchida Mie felt a pang of pain in her heart. She didn't expect that her former good friend would betray her for her own benefit.
"Senior Asai, you disappoint me so much." Uchida Mie's voice was a little choked, and she looked at Asai Kaito with eyes full of disappointment and anger.
She gritted her teeth, turned and left the room, tears finally bursting out.
"——Mizhi!"
Asai Kaito shouted, but Uchida Mie did not look back. Her heart was completely dead because of Asai Kaito's betrayal.
Asai Kaito looked at Uchida Mie's departing back, feeling mixed emotions. He felt regret for losing her trust, despair about his situation, and a sense of grievance for not being understood.
Seeing this, Mihashi Takashi sneered at Asai Kaito and said, "Do you think this is enough? You took advantage of Mie and betrayed her. You are not worthy of being her friend at all."
Asai Kaito was startled. He gritted his teeth and tried to defend himself: "I just wanted to..."
"—Shut up!"
Kabaki Hayate suddenly rushed in front of Asai Kaito and punched him hard in the face.
Asai Kaito was beaten to the ground, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. He raised his head and looked at Kabaki Uzumaki Osamu, his eyes full of fear.
At this moment, his heart was filled with resentment towards Daiki Xuanfengxiong. He felt that if he had not hidden his strength on a daily basis, he would not have been forced into this situation.
"You despicable villain, you actually did such a thing, you deserve it!" Kaburagi Hayate glared at Asai Kaito angrily, with a hint of disgust in his eyes.
Asai Kaito lay on the ground and whispered, "I know I was wrong..."
But in his heart, he didn't really think he was wrong; he was just forced to bow his head due to the situation. "Do you know you're wrong? It's too late to regret now," Kaburagi Hayate said coldly, turning and walking away from Asai Kaito.
Under the cover of night, the dim moonlight struggled to squeeze out a few rays of light from the gaps in the thick clouds, covering the streets with a hazy and cold veil.
Asai Kaito dragged his bruised and battered body and staggered out of the dojo.
With every step he took, his injured ankle felt like it was pricking him, causing him to gasp and tremble slightly. His hair hung messily in front of his forehead, covering most of his face, which was covered in bruises and swelling.
He gritted his teeth secretly, his cheeks bulging with force, his teeth chattering, the sound seemed to break through the silence of the night.
Along the way, his mind kept turning over the past events.
In order to escape the predicament of being bullied by Inuyama Tadao at Burnpachi Commercial High School, he carefully planned the conspiracy to use Uchida Mie. He thought it was perfect and could realize his wish of "living a better life and no longer being bullied", but now he has ended up like this.
He was filled with grievance, feeling that he was just trying to survive in a cruel environment, so why did he have to endure such accusations and scorn? Uchida Mie's disappointment and Kaburagi Hayate's anger were like sharp blades, piercing his heart.
"Am I really wrong?" He asked himself countless times in his heart, but he could never find an answer that satisfied him. He was left with endless loneliness and unwillingness, which was like a thorn in his flesh, tightly entangling him.
"Wrong... I just want to live a better life, I just don't want to be bullied anymore, what have I done wrong!" Asai Kaito's voice was low and hoarse, as if it was squeezed out from the depths of his throat, echoing in the empty street, but no one responded.
Asai Kaito staggered forward, muttering to himself, with a glimmer of unwillingness and resentment in his eyes.
"Uchida Mie, you haven't been hurt at all, so why can't you forgive me?"
There was a sense of grievance in his tone, as if he was questioning an unfair ruling.
"You only need to be patient for a little longer, and I can find a chance to tell Kaburagi Hayateyu..." Asai Kaito's thoughts drifted back to his original plan, sketching out a picture that should have been perfect in his mind:
After learning the truth, Kaburagi Hayatei used his extraordinary skills to fight with Inuyama Tadao, and eventually Inuyama Tadao was completely defeated.
"In this case, Kaburagi Uzumaki will definitely not be able to bear it, and Inuyama Tadao will be defeated... Uchida Mie, you will have no troubles. As for me... I won't be bullied all the time!" Thinking of this, a trace of longing flashed in Asai Kaito's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by the helplessness of reality.
"What can I do? What can I do? What else can I do if I don't do this?" His voice rose unconsciously, with a hint of hysteria, and his steps became a little messy.
At this moment, Asai Kaito was full of dissatisfaction with his fate and complaints about others.
"Kaburaki Hayate... You're so amazing, yet you act like a nobody in school. If you could just show off your abilities, you could rise to a high position. If that were the case... how could I possibly be bullied by that fat pig Inuyama Tadao?"
He became more and more excited as he spoke, waving his hands in the air as if trying to grasp that unreachable "if".
"Everything is your fault... Kaburagi Hayate!" Asai Kaito shouted this sentence with all his strength. His voice echoed in the empty streets for a long time and finally dissipated in the boundless night.
He limped along alone, his figure gradually merging into the darkness, leaving behind only an endless sense of loneliness and unwillingness.
Watching the figure gradually disappear into the night, Mihashi Takashi put his hands in his pockets, turned his head slightly, and his eyes fell on Kabaki Hayatei who was standing beside him.
Mihashi Takashi frowned slightly, a trace of solemnity appeared on his face, and he said:
"Kabuki, you've seen what happened to Asai Kaito this time. Inuyama Tadao, who's behind this, will definitely not let it go. What are you going to do next?"
Mihashi Takashi knew that Inuyama Tadao, the man behind Asai Kaito, would not let this go. If this matter were exposed, it would undoubtedly cause even greater uproar. Furthermore, even if Asai Kaito left, the resentment he harbored would undoubtedly drive him to unpredictable actions.
There were already undercurrents at Fenba Commercial High School, and now with the catalysis of this incident, the situation will only become more complicated.
Kaburagi Hayate stood there quietly, his body as straight as a pine tree, looking deeply in the direction where Asai Kaito left, as if thinking about something.
After hearing what Mihashi Takashi said, he was silent for a moment, then looked towards Fenba Commercial High School with a determined gaze and said slowly, "I plan to go back to school and solve this matter myself. After all, this matter was caused by Inuyama Tadao and me."
Seeing this, Mihashi Takashi licked his lips slightly and continued, "Go back to school? Can you handle Inuyama Tadao and the others by yourself? Our university alliance is different. There is strength in numbers. Join us and it will be much easier to solve problems. What do you think?"
As Mihashi Takashi spoke, he looked at Kabaki Hayate with expectant eyes. He knew Kabaki Hayate's strength very well. If he could recruit him into the university alliance, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost to the development of the alliance.
Kabuki Hayate shook his head slightly, crossed his arms, and said calmly, "Sanqiao, I understand the advantages of the University Alliance, but the University Alliance has declared war on Fenba Commercial High School, and I am a student of Fenba Commercial High School..."
He secretly thought that the university alliance did have an attractive prospect, and the power of unity should not be underestimated. But deep down, he had his own persistence.
The University Alliance has declared war on Fenba Commercial High School. As a student of Fenba Commercial High School, if I join the University Alliance at this time, I will inevitably be regarded as a traitor.
How could he bear such a stigma and betray his alma mater?
Mihashi Takashi shrugged, still not giving up. With a look of expectation in his eyes, he continued to persuade: "Kabuki, it's already this time, and you still care about what others think? Our alliance's goal is to end the chaos between schools. If you join us, we can achieve this goal faster. And with your skills, you will definitely play a big role in the alliance. Reconsider it?"
Kabaki Hayate raised his head slightly, gazing at the night sky. After a moment's thought, he said, "Mihashi, I appreciate your suggestion. But our school leader, Kazuji Mitsuo, while not exceptional, is dedicated. Even if I face Inuyama Tadao and the others when I return, I'm confident I can handle them."
In Kabaki Hayate's opinion, after he returns, he will face nothing but pressure from the four kings of Burning Eight Commercial High School, including Inuyama Tadao.
But he, Kabaki Xuanfengxiong, has never been afraid of fighting them one-on-one. He believes that he has enough ability to deal with what happens next.
Mihashi Takashi sighed and said earnestly, "Kabuki, I respect your choice. But you must understand that this trip back home will be filled with difficulties, and it will be too difficult to face them alone. If you change your mind midway, the door of the University Alliance is always open to you. Would you really not consider it again?"
Kabaki Hayate looked at Mihashi Takashi with a determined gaze and said seriously:
"Sanqiao, I appreciate your kindness. But I have to handle this matter myself. I believe I am capable of handling school affairs. Thank you again for your kindness."
His voice was low but powerful, and every word he said seemed to express his determination.
After hearing what Kabuki Hayate said, Mihashi Takashi smiled helplessly, with a hint of regret on his face. But he also understood Kabuki Hayate's thoughts, as everyone has their own persistence and path.
Patting Kabaki Hayate's shoulder, Mihashi Takashi sighed slightly and said, "Alright, take care of yourself then. If you encounter any problems you can't solve, remember to come to the dojo."
Kabaki Hayate nodded slightly to show his gratitude.
Then, he turned around and walked towards Fenba Commercial High School with firm steps. His elongated figure in the moonlight, although a little lonely, revealed a determination to never retreat.
The next day, thick, inky clouds piled up layer upon layer, wantonly covering the sky. The sunlight seemed to have gone through countless hardships before it struggled to squeeze out a few rays from the gaps in the thick clouds, and sprinkled sparsely in every corner of the city.
However, this weak light could not dispel the depression and gloom in the air. The whole city seemed to be shrouded in a gray veil, without any vitality or warmth.
Asai Kaito, still in pain from last night's injury, struggled to move along the street. With each step, the piercing pain from his ankle instantly spread throughout his body like an electric current, causing him to frown slightly and his body to tremble slightly.
His eyes were filled with gloom and resentment, like the oppressive sky before a storm. His mind replayed the scenes of last night, each one like a sharp knife, piercing his heart deeply. It was a memory of humiliation he could never erase.
The pain in his body seemed to be constantly reminding him of his failure. Not only did it not make Kaito Asai reflect, but it was like a fire, burning the resentment in Kaito Asai's heart even more vigorously.
Asai Kaito secretly planned to take revenge. After some painful thinking, he finally decided to go back and report to Inuyama Tadao.
In Asai Kaito's view, Inuyama Tadao is his only hope now, and perhaps he can use his power to turn the tables in this fight.
At this time, Inuyama Tadao was staying in his base at Burnhachi Commercial High School - a spacious but messy classroom.
The walls of the classroom are like a messy graffiti, covered with various patterns that show gang fights. The lines and symbols smeared with paint seem to silently tell the story of the violence and chaos of the past.
Empty bottles and cigarette butts littered the floor, the pungent smell of alcohol and tobacco filling the air and making one nauseous. Inuyama Tadao sat on a worn sofa, which seemed incredibly cramped beneath his bulk, as if it would collapse at any moment.
Inuyama Tadao was extremely obese, his massive head like a heavy winter melon perched securely on a neck as thick as a tree trunk. The fat on his cheeks was so thick that his chin was barely visible.
His belly bulged out like a pregnant woman about to give birth, and his shirt was stretched tight, the buttons looking like they would burst at any moment under the weight. His arms were like thick hams, the fat on them swaying slightly with his movements, and he was fiddling with a knife in his hand.
The fat on his face trembled slightly with anger, like a piece of shaking dough. The resentment he felt towards Kabuki Hayate was like a surging tide, constantly surging. He recalled the moment he was defeated by Kabuki Hayate, and the anger in his heart suddenly rose up.
At that moment, Asai Kaito pushed open the rickety door. The hinges creaked with a harsh sound, which was particularly abrupt in the silent and oppressive space.
Inuyama Tadao looked up and saw Asai Kaito's miserable appearance. He was stunned for a moment, a flash of surprise in his eyes. Then, a mocking smile appeared on his face, full of contempt, as if mocking Asai Kaito's incompetence.
"Hey, isn't this Asai? How did you become like this?" Inuyama Tadao said with a strong hint of joking in his voice. As he spoke, the fat on his face trembled slightly with the opening and closing of his mouth.
Asai Kaito looked at the fat and ferocious man before him, and his heart trembled. The pain and humiliation he had endured last night seemed to come back to him. But at this moment, he had a request to Inuyama Tadao, so he could only suppress the disgust and fear in his heart.
He gritted his teeth, as if using up all his strength, mustered up the courage to step forward, and said in a low voice: "Boss Inuyama, I have important news to tell you."
As he spoke, he secretly observed Inuyama Tadao's expression, praying in his heart that he could arouse the other party's interest and use his power to realize his revenge plan.
Inuyama Tadao raised his eyebrows, his thick brows like two caterpillars wriggling on his forehead. He casually threw the knife he was playing with onto the table nearby. With a clang, the knife slid across the cluttered surface, knocking over several empty bottles with a series of crisp clinking sounds.
Then he leaned his fat body heavily on the sofa, and the sofa creaked and groaned under the weight.
He spoke casually, his voice lazily and arrogant.
"Oh? What's the news? Tell me."
Asai Kaito took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, trying to calm the tension and anxiety within him. He opened his mouth, coughing a few times through his dry throat before he began to recount everything that had happened last night.
His voice was trembling, and every word he uttered seemed to reveal the wound in his heart that had not yet healed.
As Inuyama Tadao listened, his originally nonchalant expression gradually changed.
His eyes, which were originally slightly narrowed, slowly widened, and the corners of his mouth, which were originally drooping, gradually tightened. The fat on his face trembled slightly with the change of expression.
When Inuyama Tadao heard that Kaburagi Uzumaki was related to Mihashi Takashi, Sagara Takeshi and others, he seemed to be injected with a dose of stimulant and instantly became energetic.
He suddenly sat up straight from the sofa, his eyes, which were originally sunken in his fat, now widened like copper bells, and he asked impatiently:
"——Takashi Mihashi? Takeshi Sagara? Who are they?"
The anxious tone seemed as if he wanted to eat Asai Kaito alive.
Asai Kaito was startled by Inuyama Tadao's sudden reaction and shrank back unconsciously. He lowered his head, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness, and stammered:
"I only know that Takeshi Sagara is from Kaikyu High School. As for that Takashi Mihashi, I'm not too sure."
After saying that, he secretly looked up to observe Inuyama Tadao's reaction, silently praying in his heart that his answer would not disappoint Inuyama Tadao.
When Inuyama Tadao heard this answer, a sly glint flashed in his eyes, revealing a calculating look. He stood up from the sofa, his massive body as heavy as a small mountain.
He paced back and forth in the room, his heavy footsteps echoing in the empty and messy classroom, and every step seemed to be stepping on Asai Kaito's heart.
Inuyama Tadao muttered to himself, "Kaiju High School... Let me think... It seems that Kaiju High School has already joined that so-called high school alliance."
At this moment, Inuyama Tadao's mind was full of thoughts, and he knew in his heart that this might be a great opportunity.
He had been racking his brains to maintain his position at Fenba Commercial High School. In this competitive and strife-filled campus environment, the slightest mistake could lead to elimination. Now, this news might become a powerful weapon to consolidate his position.
Thinking of this, Inuyama Tadao stopped and a sinister smile appeared on his face. That smile was like the cold wind in winter, making people shudder.
He looked at Asai Kaito and said in a slightly commanding tone: "Very good, you did a good job. Next, you need to cooperate with me, and then you can wait and see the show."
Asai Kaito watched Inuyama Tadao's confident expression and felt a surge of unease. He wondered what Inuyama Tadao's plan was, and whether he could truly achieve the desired outcome.
But at this moment, he had no other choice but to trust Inuyama Tadao.
He nodded slightly and whispered, "Okay, Boss Inuyama."
Afterwards, Inuyama Tadao's fat body was like a moving hill, and he hurriedly rushed to the office of Mitsuo Kaji, the leader of Burnhachi Commercial High School, with Kaito Asai.
Along the way, Inuyama Tadao kept thinking about how to exaggerate the story after meeting Mitsuo Kaji. He knew the importance of this opportunity. As long as he could successfully crush Kaburagi Uzumaki, his position in the school would be more stable.
Asai Kaito followed behind Inuyama Tadao, feeling apprehensive. He looked at the massive figure, as if he were looking at a mountain that could collapse and fall on him at any moment. He had no idea what would happen next, and could only secretly pray that everything would go as Inuyama Tadao had planned.
The school corridor resembled a dark, deep passageway, filled with an oppressive atmosphere that made it hard to breathe. The graffiti on the walls, illuminated by the dim light, took on a distorted and hideous appearance, like demons with bared fangs and claws.
Occasionally, a few delinquent students would pass by and, upon seeing Inuyama Tadao and Asai Kaito, they would quickly step aside, their eyes filled with a complex mixture of awe and curiosity. They seemed to sense the impending tension in the air, a premonition that a storm was quietly brewing.
Soon, they arrived at the closed door.
This was originally the principal's office, but now it has become the domain of Mitsuo Kaji, the leader of the bad boys at Burn Eight Commercial High School. Of course, this is a common phenomenon at bad schools.
Inuyama Tadao took a deep breath, and like a master of face-changing, his face instantly changed into an expression of righteous indignation. It was as if he had transformed into the most righteous messenger in the world, determined to eradicate all evil for the school.
He suddenly reached out and pushed the door open with force. The door hinges could not bear the weight and made a sharp creaking sound, which was particularly abrupt in this almost dead silent space, as if it was playing a prelude to the storm that was about to unfold.
Mitsuo Kazuji sat behind a large desk. He was tall and strong, with dark and shiny skin, like bronze that had been scorched by the scorching sun for a long time, exuding a sense of wildness and power.
His neatly shaved head, each hair standing straight up, showed his competence and toughness. His arms were muscular and well-defined, as if they contained infinite power. With just a clench of his fist, he could crush anything in front of him.
Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, Kazuji Mitsuo slowly raised his head, his eyes like torches, shooting straight towards the door. Seeing Inuyama Tadao, he frowned slightly and asked in a low and majestic voice:
"Inuyama, what's the rush?"
Inuyama Tadao took a few steps forward, pretending to be heartbroken. The fat on his face trembled violently with his expression. He said in a tearful voice:
"Boss, something terrible has happened! I just got the news that the second-year student, Kabuki Hayate... has colluded with the University Alliance and is trying to harm us, Fenba Shang!"
As he spoke, he secretly observed Mitsuo Kazuji's expression out of the corner of his eye, trying to judge from the subtle changes whether his words had achieved the desired effect.
Upon hearing this, Mitsuo Kazuji narrowed his eyes slightly and thought for a moment. The image of Uzumaki Hayate gradually emerged in his mind.
Kabaki Hayate has always been aloof and low-key in school. However, in Fenba Commercial High School, where bad students gather, it is like being next to a powder keg. It is inevitable that he will encounter provocation, so he still took action once or twice.
Mitsuyo Kazuji suddenly had a slight impression of him. He vaguely remembered that this junior was quite skilled in fighting. However, due to his personality and his strong aversion to unhealthy lifestyles, Kabuki Hayate had always been isolated from their group, like a lone goose.
Mitsuo Kaji has always been extremely tolerant of the outstanding bad juniors in the school, especially "special beings" like Uzumaki Hayate, who have no bad ambitions and never think about becoming the strongest in the school.
This is also the reason why Kaburagi Hayatei feels that Kazuji Mitsuo is a pretty good leader.
However, upon hearing Inuyama Tadao's words, Kazuji Mitsuo's face instantly darkened, like the dark clouds before a storm. Although he was tolerant of his junior, this tolerance was not without limits.
He would never tolerate any betrayal of Fen Bashang.
He slammed his large palm down on the table with a loud bang, and then he angrily asked, "Inuyama, explain it in detail!"
Seeing that the time was ripe, Inuyama Tadao began to repeat what Asai Kaito had told him, adding fuel to the fire, and did not forget to put the big hat of "traitor" on Kaburagi Hayate.
"Chief, think about it, Kaburagi Hayateki usually keeps to himself and doesn't seem to fit in. I've long felt that something was wrong with him."
"This time he actually got involved with people from Kaijiu High School. Kaijiu High School is a member of the University Alliance. He must be trying to betray us, Fenba Shang, and collude with that so-called University Alliance for personal gain!"
Having said this, he paused deliberately, keeping everyone in suspense, and then shouted to the outside:
"——Azai Kaito, come here quickly..."
Outside the door, Asai Kaito was being stared at by a group of bad students in the corridor. He felt like a fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others.
The gazes of those bad students were like sharp steel knives, stabbing him all over, as if every one of his secrets were seen through by them.
His palms were wet with sweat, and his heart was beating wildly in his chest, as if it was about to burst through his chest. Suddenly, he heard Inuyama Tadao's voice from inside, and Asai Kaito felt as if he had been pardoned, and walked in trembling with fear.
At a glance, he saw the dark-skinned, muscular man with a crew cut, Mitsuo Kaji, sitting behind his desk with a hint of anger on his face.
Asai Kaito's legs trembled slightly uncontrollably, and he spoke with a noticeable tremor in his voice:
"Boss Kazuji... I... I'm Kaito Asai."
Kazuji Mitsuo looked Asai Kaito up and down, and seeing the bruises on his face, his brows furrowed even tighter. He turned to look at Inuyama Tadao, with a hint of doubt in his tone:
"—what's wrong with him?"
Inuyama Tadao gave Asai Kaito a look that seemed to say, "It all depends on your performance now."
Then, Inuyama Tadao said vividly: "Asai Kaito and that Kaburagi Hayate used to go to the same school, and they had a very close relationship. Asai Kaito was also his senior..."
"But this time, he accidentally discovered that Kaburagi Hayate was in contact with Mihashi Takashi, Sagara Takeshi, and others. Mihashi Takashi and Sagara Takeshi are both well-known figures in the university alliance! Asai Kaito, out of loyalty to the school, quickly reported it to me."
Inuyama Tadao said this with a look of regret, "Because... I was too arrogant at the time and thought I could handle this matter by myself... So..."
Inuyama Tadao lowered his head in shame. His acting was comparable to that of a professional actor. "So, I went straight to find Kaburagi Hayatei, but I ran into him and that Mihashi Takashi... The two of them teamed up, and I was no match for them. I was beaten to a pulp."
He deliberately described himself as extremely embarrassed in order to gain Kazuji Mitsuo's sympathy.
"As for Asai Kaito, he was discovered by Kaburagi Uzumaki Yuukou and tipped off me. So, Sagara Takeshi and a group of delinquents from Kaikyu High School chased him relentlessly and beat him up. He barely managed to escape..."
This is the strength of Inuyama Tadao. His words are three parts false and seven parts true.
It is true that Kaburagi Hayatei and Mihashi Takashi had contact.
It was also a fact that he was defeated by Kaburagi Hayate and Mihashi Takashi.
It is also true that Kaito Asai was pursued by Takeshi Sagara and taken to Kaiku High School.
Even if Mitsuo Kazuji sent his bad men to investigate further, the results they would get would only be these superficial phenomena. As for those things about Uchida Mie, in Inuyama Tadao's view, they were nothing more than secret details.
Given Inuyama Tadao's position at Burnhachi Commercial High School, second only to Mitsuo Kaji, it would be easy for him to cover up these details.
When Asai Kaito heard what Inuyama Tadao said, his heart trembled suddenly. Facing Inuyama Tadao's suggestive eyes, he gritted his teeth and then began to describe vividly according to the basic outline given by Inuyama Tadao.
This was not a difficult task for him. He only needed to cleverly conceal his negative role in the matter and there was no need to lie deliberately.
He thought to himself:
Wasn't he being chased by the bad boys from Kaikyu High School led by Takeshi Sagara?
Didn't Kaburagi Hayatei have any contact with Mihashi Takashi, Sagara Takeshi and others?
Didn't Kaburagi Hayatehiro beat him?
Every word Asai Kaito said was true!
As Kazuji Mitsuo listened to Inuyama Tadao and Asai Kaito's descriptions, his anger grew like a bucket of oil. He stood up and braced his hands on the table. The veins in his arms bulged from the excessive force, like angry little snakes.
He gritted his teeth and said, "This Dimu Whirlwind Hero actually did such a thing! We at Fen Ba Shang have never treated him unfairly, how could he do this!"
Mitsuo Kazuji's voice echoed in the room, filled with anger, disappointment and confusion.
Inuyama Tadao watched Mitsuo Kaji's reaction from the side and felt secretly proud in his heart, like a cunning fox who stole a chicken.
"Chief, we can't let him go so easily. We must make him pay a heavy price for his actions. Otherwise, where will the prestige of the Fen Ba Shang be? How will we survive in this area in the future?!"
Inuyama Tadao tried to fan the flames as he spoke, while carefully observing Kazuji Mitsuo's expression, trying to further ignite the anger in his heart.
Mitsuo Kazuji walked back and forth a few steps, as if making a difficult but necessary decision.
After a while, he stopped, his eyes revealing a hint of determination, "Alright, send people out immediately. Make sure to find Daimu Xuanfengxiong and bring him to me first. I want to ask him personally why he betrayed Fen Bashang!"
"If he really does something to let the school down, I will definitely kick him out of Fenba Shang and let him know the consequences of betrayal!"
Inuyama Tadao frowned slightly, but quickly hid it.
Although Kazuji Mitsuo said that he would bring Kaburagi Uzumaki to him...
But they were all delinquents, and everyone knew their style of doing things, which was to use fists to make things right. So among them, it was only natural that Kazuki Hayatei would resist fiercely and lead the delinquents to teach Kazuki Hayatei a lesson.
At this time, Daimu Xuanfengxiong was still unaware that he had fallen into a huge crisis. What was waiting for him would be the pursuit and attack from the entire Fenba Commercial High School.
He may still be in some corner of the campus, calmly thinking about how to deal with the next challenge, but he doesn't know that danger is approaching him step by step.
After leaving the office, Asai Kaito asked cautiously, "Boss Inuyama, can we really catch Kaburagi Hayate? His skills are extraordinary."
Inuyama Tadao snorted coldly, a look of disdain on his face. "Hmph, no matter how powerful he is, can he defeat so many of us? Besides, the entire school is mobilized this time, so he can't escape even if he has wings."
On the other side of the campus, Kaburagi Hayate was sitting in a classroom, quietly reading a book spread out on the table. He was completely unaware of the impending danger and was still contemplating how to respond to the next actions of Inuyama Tadao and his companions.
The sunlight streaming through the window shone on him, as if gilding him with a layer of golden light. His eyes were focused and calm, completely unaware that the world outside was changing rapidly and a storm was about to hit him.
Mitsuo Kazuji sat at his desk, unable to calm down for a long time.
He recalled his humble impression of Kuzurugi Hayate. Although this junior had an introverted personality, he always felt that Kuzurugi Hayate was a guy with potential.
Mitsuo Kazuji didn't understand why such a person would suddenly betray the school.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He slammed his fist on the table and said, "Daimu Xuanfengxiong, if you really betray Fen Bashang, I will definitely not show mercy!"
Suddenly, a loud noise came from the end of the corridor, instantly breaking the silence.
The sound was getting closer and closer, mixed with wanton laughter and messy footsteps, rushing towards the classroom like a surging tide.
Kabuki Hayate frowned slightly, paused reading, gently closed the book, and placed it on the desk. He listened attentively, and the noise became clearer and clearer. He keenly felt that this noise seemed to be directed at him.
In the blink of an eye, the classroom door was slammed open, and a cloud of dust flew up.
The leader was one of the four kings of Fenba Commercial High School. Kaburagi Hayate recognized him at a glance. His name seemed to be Tsuzaki Daiki.
The delinquents in the classroom all looked up, looking at the scene in front of them in astonishment. The air in the classroom seemed to freeze instantly, and it was so oppressive that it made people breathless.
Daiki Tsuzaki had a shiny bald head and an "X"-shaped scar on his face. He walked into the classroom with a swagger, and the soles of his shoes made a harsh sound as they rubbed against the ground.
He swept his eyes across the classroom and quickly landed on Kabuki Hayate in the back row, and immediately revealed a ferocious smile. Kabuki Hayate's heart trembled, and he stood up, looking at the other person warily.
Tsuzaki Daiki walked over to Kaburagi Hayate's desk, placed his hands on the surface, leaned forward, and said in a sarcastic tone with a mocking smile on his face:
"Hey, Kaburagi Hayate, you're so laid back! Do you think you can hide what you did? Let me tell you, the leader already knows that you're colluding with people from other schools, and now we're kicking you out! If you know what's good for you, just follow us!"
As he spoke, he stretched out a finger and waved it arrogantly in front of Kaburagi Xuanfengxiong.
Kabaki Hayateki suddenly understood everything, and the flame of anger burned fiercely in his heart.
He gritted his teeth, making them clatter, and unconsciously clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the exertion. But on the surface, he remained remarkably calm, slowly standing up, his eyes as firm as torches, staring directly at Tsuzaki Daiki.
He secretly hated Inuyama Tadao's despicable tactics, but he was not panicked at this moment.
Kaburagi Hayatei straightened his body, his eyes revealing a hint of determination. He said, "I have never done anything to betray the school. This is all slander by Inuyama Tadao! If you want to make a move, go ahead. I'm not afraid of you!"
Tsuzaki Daiki curled the corners of his mouth. This was exactly what he was waiting for.
He did not rush to take action. Instead, he looked at Daimu Xuanfengxiong with a sneer, took two steps back calmly, and the bad guys following him immediately rushed forward.
Then, Tsuzaki Daiki swept his gaze over the delinquents in the classroom and shouted coldly, "What are you all standing there for? Don't you guys listen to Boss Forge's orders?!"
Although Kabaki Xuanfengxiong is a solitary person, he does not like to form cliques.
But being in a big melting pot like Fenba Commercial High School, how could he be completely independent of the bad groups? Although he did not interfere in the affairs of the second grade, he did not care about the affairs of his own class.
But in fact, as long as he was in this class, he was suppressing the bad guys in this class. With such a good opportunity in front of these guys, how could they miss it?
The bad guys in the classroom were a little hesitant at first, but they suddenly became energetic at this moment, with a malicious sneer on their faces, greed and ferocity in their eyes, focusing on the Kabuki Xuanfengxiong who was surrounded by the crowd, like a group of hungry wolves finding their prey.
"——Go! Teach this guy a lesson!"
It wasn't just about who shouted the first word; the already tense situation suddenly got out of control.
At the same time, several bad guys rushed towards Daimu Xuanfengxiong, raised their right fists high, and with a whistling sound, they punched directly towards Daimu Xuanfengxiong's face.
Daimu Xuanfengxiong's eyes suddenly became as sharp as an eagle. At the moment when the fist was about to touch his cheek, his body flashed to the left nimbly like a black lightning, and the fist whizzed past his ear.
Taking advantage of the moment when the bad attack missed and his body was off balance, Kaburagi Hayate took a step forward and threw his right fist from bottom to top with all his strength, hitting the red-haired gangster's abdomen like a cannonball.
This punch, brimming with his rage and unyielding spirit, was powerful and relentless. The red-haired thug had no time to dodge, feeling as if his abdomen had been struck by a sledgehammer. A sharp pain washed over him, as if his internal organs were about to shift.
He flew backwards uncontrollably, drawing an arc in the air, and then knocked down a number of people heavily, overturning several desks with a crackling sound.
Seeing this, the other bad guys not only did not retreat, but were aroused and rushed towards Daimu Xuanfengxiong even more frantically.
An obese delinquent opened his arms like a palm-leaf fan and tried to hug Kaburagi Hayate and subdue him.
Daimu Xuanfengxiong's eyes turned cold, and he dodged to the side. At the same time, he raised his right foot, bent his knees, and hit the guy's chest with a huge force like a sledgehammer ready to be struck.
The fat bad guy groaned, subconsciously covering his chest with his hands, a painful expression on his face, and his body staggered back several steps as if he was drunk. Finally, he sat down on the ground, still gasping for breath.
The classroom was in a mess at this time, with desks and chairs tilted all over the place and books scattered all over the floor.
The remaining bad guys were all a little amazed at the fighting ability of Kujiki Tornado, but they were still unwilling to give up. They surrounded Kujiki Tornado, constantly looking for opportunities to attack, moving slowly with a hint of panic in their eyes.
Kaburagi Hayate watched them warily, his breathing slightly rapid, sweat dripping from his forehead, but his eyes remained as firm as a rock. He knew that this battle was far from over, and he had to remain calm in order to deal with the more fierce attacks that were coming.
Suddenly, a small and bad guy seized the opportunity, rushed over from the side, jumped high, and clamped his legs like scissors towards the waist of Daimu Xuanfengxiong.
Kabuki Tornado reacted quickly, turning around and squatting slightly, then using the power of his legs to thrust upwards. The small bad guy missed the target and lost his balance.
Kaburagi Hayateki took advantage of this opportunity and used his right elbow to hit the smaller man's shoulder hard. The latter screamed, curled up, and fell to the ground, rolling in pain.
However, this was a brief incident as the remaining bad guys rushed forward and Kujiki Xuanfengxiong was instantly knocked back by these people and was blocked against the wall.
Hearing roars filled his ears, and fists were waving in all directions. He looked around, and all he saw was the enemy. His bloodlust surged, and he no longer cared about dodging or defending himself.
He just kept punching, his fists hitting his muscles, hitting his face...and punches kept falling on his head and his face.
"——Huff…"
When Daimu Xuanfengxiong's chest was heaving and he was breathing heavily, a circle of bad guys were already lying at his feet. The other bad guys looked at each other and for a moment they didn't dare to take the initiative to step forward.
At this moment, Tsuzaki Daiki rushed out from the crowd.
With a ferocious expression on his face, he strode towards Kaburagi Hayate, swinging his strong arms and hitting Kaburagi Hayate's head.
Kabaki Hayatei quickly adjusted his breathing to calm himself down, his eyes fixed on every move of Tsuzaki Daiki.
When Tsuzaki Daiki's arm was about to fall, Kaburagi Hayate seized the opportunity, quickly squatted down, supported himself on the ground with his hands, kicked his legs hard, and rushed towards Tsuzaki Daiki's lower body like a cheetah.
He used his shoulder to hit Tsuzaki Daiki's knee pit hard, and Tsuzaki Daiki's body instantly lost balance and fell forward. Kaburagi Hayate took advantage of the situation to stand up, clenched his right fist, and used the power of his body rotation to hit Tsuzaki Daiki's back hard.
Tsuzaki Daiki groaned and stumbled forward a few steps, but with his strong body, he quickly stabilized himself. He turned around, anger burning in his eyes, and rushed towards Kaburagi Hayatei again.
Kabaki Hayate nimbly dodged Tsuzaki Daiki's attacks while searching for his weaknesses. He kept moving his feet, making Tsuzaki Daiki's attacks miss time and time again.
Suddenly, Tsuzaki Taiki seemed to sense Kabuki Hayate's intentions and changed his attack style. He no longer swung his arms blindly, but tried to catch Kabuki Hayate. He opened his arms and covered Kabuki Hayate like a big net.
Kabaki Hayate's heart tightened, and when Tsuzaki Daiki's hands were about to touch him, he suddenly turned sideways, and at the same time, his left fist struck out like lightning, hitting Tsuzaki Daiki's wrist.
Daiki Tsuzaki felt pain and subconsciously loosened his hands.
Kabaki Hayate took this opportunity to knee Tsuzaki Daiki hard in the abdomen.
Tsuzaki Daiki's face turned pale instantly, he covered his abdomen with his hands and bent over. Kaburagi Hayate did not give Tsuzaki Daiki a chance to breathe, he quickly took a step back, then jumped high and kicked Tsuzaki Daiki on the side of the head with a fierce side kick.
Tsuzaki Daiki's body was like a kite with a broken string, drawing a messy arc in the air and flying straight forward with a whistling sound of the wind.
He bumped heavily into several desks. With "crack" and "crash", the desks and chairs fell apart instantly, broken wooden boards flew everywhere, and books and papers flew all over the place.
Tsuzaki Daiki's body finally fell heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
His limbs were spread out, his eyes were closed, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. He was no longer able to get up and could only lie in the mess, announcing his miserable defeat in the fight.
When the other gangsters saw the miserable state of Tsuzaki Daiki, the fear in their hearts instantly became like a flood that broke through the dam, completely destroying their remaining courage.
They looked at each other, their eyes full of fear and despair, as if they were trying to confirm whether their fate would be so tragic.
After a brief silence, someone turned around and staggered out of the classroom. Then, the others followed suit, fleeing out of the classroom in a panic like a group of frightened birds and beasts, shouting in fear from time to time, and their original arrogance disappeared completely.
Kabaki Hayate looked at their fleeing backs and had no intention of chasing them.
He was breathing heavily, each breath carrying the fatigue of battle. His arms trembled slightly from the intense movement, and his muscles ached. Sweat and dust mixed together, leaving streaks on his face, making him look particularly disheveled.
He looked down at his feet, only to see tables and chairs scattered all over the place, books trampled into a mess. He searched through the mess and soon found a half-empty bottle of mineral water, someone had left it there.
Kabaki Hayate opened the bottle cap without hesitation.
He tilted his head back and poured half of the mineral water into his mouth. The cool liquid flowed down his throat, relieving his thirst and slightly calming the heat in his heart.
Then, he poured the remaining water on his head. With a "splash", water splashed everywhere, his hair was instantly wet, and water droplets slid down his cheeks.
Kabaki Hayate shook his head, trying to make himself more clear-headed, and his eyes gradually regained their sharpness.
Then he took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, as if he was gathering strength.
Then, Kabuki Hayatei strode forward and arrived at the already shaky classroom door. He reached out and yanked hard. With a creaking sound, the classroom door shook violently and fell down with a bang, raising a cloud of dust.
Daimu Xuanfengxiong stepped out of the door and turned his head to look left and right in the aisle.
The aisles were packed with people. They were like vicious wolves, staring at Daimu Xuanfengxiong fiercely, rubbing their hands together, as if they had already decided to defeat him.
Leading the group were two guys with slicked-back hair, two of the four kings of Fenba Commercial High School - Sakanaka Kota and Sakanaka Takai.
"Kaburaki... whirlwind-wind-hero!!!"
Sakanoka Kouta let out a loud shout, his voice echoing in the aisle, full of anger and provocation.
As the two men waved their hands lightly, the crowds on both sides instantly became agitated, like surging waves, accompanied by noisy insults, and quickly rushed towards Kabuki Tornado Hero. The ground was shaking slightly because of their footsteps.
"This is really... disappointing... Fen Ba Shang..."
Kaburagi Hayatehiro murmured softly, his tone full of helplessness and disappointment.
Immediately, he looked up suddenly in one direction, with a fierce look in his eyes.
He started running quickly, his steps were quick and powerful, raising a layer of dust on the ground.
At the moment of colliding with the surging crowd, he suddenly leaped up, his figure briefly pausing in the air like a soaring eagle.
He raised his fist high and smashed it down fiercely.