CHAPTER 1: THE DOG THAT BECOMES A WOLF THAT TEARS FLESH
POV: PROTAGONIST/JOHAN SEONG
Me: Goddammit I can't believe this they seriously put all of this just for him to lose?
I said looking at the chapter again seeing how Gun walked away from Johan.
Me: I mean I'm not mad at Johan it's clear he wouldn't actually try to kill Gun after everything was basically resolved but still!
I said annoyed and got up and started walking.
Random Dude 1: Hey I bet 100 bucks you won't push that dude
Random Dude 2: Watch me
I suddenly felt myself being pushed while a truck was passing and I looked behind seeing a teenager grinning.
Me: What the f...
SLAM!
I felt my bones shatter and roughly fell on the ground nd felt my head crushed by one of the tires.
Me: Fuck! That hurt like a bitch!
I screamed and found myself in a black void.
???: Johan!
I heard a loud voice scream and I couldn't help but wince.
Me: What? That's not my...
I suddenly gasped and opened my eyes and covered them with my arm seeing I was staring right at the sun the hell? First a void and now wherever I am now?
Zack: Johan are you okay?
Mira: Why did you hit him that hard Zack?!
Me: W-What happened?
I asked in shock seeing both Zack Lee and Mira Kim here they looked young just like back in...
Zack: You're awake! Thank God Mira would have never married me if I became a murderer!
This jackass! I thought angry did this bastard seriously hit me while my mom was literally going feral?
Mira: I wouldn't marry you even now!
Mira said screaming at him making him look at her shocked and I grinned but quickly frowned realizing I'm in deep shit without Johan's mom where the fuck am I supposed to stay?
Me: Fuck!
I cursed and Mira and Zack looked at me shocked.
Mira: J-Johan did you just curse?
Mira asked me and I blinked right this is good boy Johan era.
Me: Sorry
Zack: I would have never thought a puppy like you would have ever swore in his life
Zack said with a smirk making me glare at him and back kick with a taekwondo kick making him gasp for air.
Zack: What was that for?!
Me: For pissing me off!
I screamed at him annoyed but suddenly calmed down and helped him up.
Me: Sorry I'm just you know I mean you saw what happened
I said pointing around us and Zack felt a little guilty seeing how my mom was being taken away.
Zack: Yeah sorry
Zack said and I waved my hand to signal it was alright and looked at Mira.
Me: You okay Mira I know that bastard didn't go all the way but...
I asked and Mira shivered getting a worried look from Zack.
Mira: Y-Yeah I'm fine
Mira said of course lying and I quickly pulled him away.
Me: Okay man here is my one and only advice I'm ever gonna give you on both fighting and girls
I said and Zack looked at me incredibly confused.
Zack: What?
Me: Listen if you're worried that I'm trying to sabotage you and Mira I'm not I hesitated and you didn't that already put me out of the competition for her affection
I said and Zack's eyes widened in surprise truthfully speaking I wasn't that interested to begin with I was just two years older than the current one so age wasn't the reason it was mostly cause Zack was too much of a bro to do him like that.
Me: You need to be someone she can rely on same as your boxing you need to stick with it and not let things like talent or any other bullshit keep your mind down you're Zack Lee the Boxer hell you might even become the best boxer in the world if you keep it up like you did today
I told him a half lie honestly I was too interested in seeing how Zack would develop without Heat Mode and if he starts feeling depressed I'll just send his ass to Gonseop Ji.
Zack looked at me in disbelief his eyes narrowing.
Zack: You really believe that?
Me: Your boxing literally saved us today
I said and he looked at me as if I told the biggest lie in the world.
Zack: You literall...
Me: Who do you think I saw that from to learn it
I asked interrupting his bullshit excuse and he closed him mouth and I patted his back.
Me: Become a boxer that never loses for himself and Mira
I felt a little cringe playing cupid but I guess I can just say it's punishment for the bullshit Johan put Zack through the whole series.
Zack looked at me with stars in his eyes and nodded.
Zack: I will!
Zack said with a grin and I narrowed my eyes at him.
Me: You better or else I'll kick you ass if I ever see you swinging chains and act like an Emo and pick only one religion you asshole!
I said ignoring Zack confused look and started walking away.
Zack: Hey Johan where are you going?!
Me: There are things I need to do don't follow me or you might get killed at your current state I'll be back in a few years... Maybe
I said ignoring his shocked look and I waved at Mira who also looked confused and I started running ignoring their screams.
I'm sorry Zack and Mira but I need to become stronger so bastards like Charles Choi,Eugene and Gun never think about touching you.
LOCATION: STREETS OF SEOUL
Alright then so we are now in Johan beating the shit and stealing shoes from people phase which I'm gonna skip and directly go in running the fade with Kings and shouldn't Gapryong still be alive? Might run it with him too.
With my knowledge of Lookism and Johan Copy talent I should be able to replicate the techniques that bastard Daniel had and poor Johan because the author was clearly leaving him behind.
So where should I begin with is there anything interesting going on for me to intervene? I would go to Seoul and try to go handblade to handblade with Jinchang to see which one of us has it bigger and try to classify myself in strength but then if I win I'd have to run the fade against Kitae Kim and I'm not fighting a God Tier possibly Top 1 in the verse that soon.
Yes I think he might be stronger than James and Gun is there anything wrong with that?
I could go to Suwon and try to get mastery by fighting the King after getting used to this body if James Lee could have beaten him as a high schooler with No Diff so I should as a Middle Schooler with Mid to High Diff.
But Eli Jang wall is probably different to mine and OG Johan didn't get a mastery against monsters like PB Daniel, Goo Kim, Tom Lee and Manager Kim.
Should I try working in the White Tiger like OG did? Money wouldn't be a problem then but...
I fucking hate that old bastard.
He is a decent character if we are looking it overall the strength of a genius being a Top Tier but as a person he is total scum.
I might suck it up until later and then kill him I could try meeting Goo and ragebait him into showing me what he could really do or just pay him some money to do so in a safer way weapons in a fight are pretty sweet.
Well enough of that I need to find some mobs to gain experience from.
I suddenly saw a group of thugs smoking and I smiled.
Me: Excuse me misters
I said getting their attention making them narrow their eyes at me.
Thug: What do you want brat?
Me: Are you gangsters?
Thug: What does it look like?
Me: Yes?
Thug: Then that's y...
SLAM!
I suddenly roughly kicked the thug making him spit saliva in pain and easily dodged another who tried to hit me with a hook.
Thug 2: You damn uh?
Feeling himself suddenly off the ground I didn't notice I picked his hand with Aikido and quickly kicked his jaw sending him flying with a trail of spit and blood.
I think I'm starting to get an idea on how to achieve Johan's original Path quicker Manager Kim said unlike usual Copy users Johan always imporves the techniques he copies while fighting.
And since I already got an idea how to do that I can focus on making them more effective since I'm at my possible weakest despite my small body humans are still weak if you hit the right points.
One of them pulled a knife but quickly made him drop it with a rough Calf Kick it wasn't perfect but I could work with it for now.
I took a calm step back dodging the last thug that tried to cut me and yawned back kicking him in the groin making hold it in pain it was dirty? Absolutely but as Gun said all that matters are the results.
???: Impressive
I heard a voice say and turned and my eyes widened seeing who it was.
Gapryong Kim: You've got grit kid you remind me of Jinyoung
Gapryong said with a smile making me narrow my eyes.
Great this fucker who basically has rapists and pedophiles as best friends and is fine with it the only good things he did was protecting the country and give Jinrang advice who is Top 3 best 1 Gen kings.
Me: Who are you ahjussi? An old man that enjoys seeing kids fight against gangsters?
I asked and Gapryong spat in shock and I heard a snort and just noticed now his legitimate son Jake Kim was next to him.
Jake: Good one
Gapryong: You kiddos are so mean to elders this day back in my...
Me: If you came to give me the back in my day talk fuck off and don't try to friend match me with that guy (points at Jake) I can already see he is too cool to need an ahjussi like you to talk to me
I said making Jake grin and Gapryong scoff.
Gapryong: I'm his dad you know if you wan...
Me: Guess he took after his mom all the good things and you... The gender
I said interrupting him making Jake roar in laughter and Gapryong sulk.
Gapryong: Why are you so mean to me I was complimenting you
Me: Aren't you a womanizer? I think I saw your face in the news talking about scandals? Was that you?
I asked making Gapryong flinch and Jake glare at him apparently just discovering this.
Gapryong: That...
Me: Listen I don't want anything your selling me and you (points at Jake) keep being great and never take example from that loser dad of yours
I said making Jake raise an eyebrow.
Jake: Thanks? And I will?
Me: You're welcome now if you'll excuse me there are a few dozens of gangs I have to kick their ass so I don't starve to death on the streets
I said running away.
POV: GAPRYONG KIM
What a little brat but I won't deny he is most certainly talented.
Jake: Old bastard why did you made me meet that guy I mean he is cool but why did you have to be here and already ruin my first impression
Jake asked me making me sigh he really hates me doesn't he?
Me: When you saw him fighting what did you see?
Jake: A monster he looked way too calm for a 13 year old to fight against gangsters
Jake said and I chuckled.
Me: A wolf is more likely
I said and Jake looked at me with a raised eyebrow.
Jake: A wolf?
Me: A wolf that is ready to tear anyone's flesh if they try to hurt the people they care about
I said remebering a younger Dayloung that now turned into nothing more than a scumbag.
I just hope he doesn't lose his way like that other no name kid I met in Busan.
1 MONTH LATER
LOCATION: CHEONLIANG
POV: PROTAGONIST/JOHAN SEONG
In this month of ass whoppings and muggings I learnt 3 things.
First is that Johan is a fucking monster with perfect vision that I gladly have I was initially afraid I was going in blind.
Second is that 1st Generation normies are no joke compared to 2nd Generation although none managed to touch me.
Third is that I think you don't necessarily need someone else to achieve mastery but could achieve them through training like Taesoo Ma and Gonseop Ji did I feel like I'm getting close but there is still something missing.
Well then time to go from Low Tiers to Mid Tiers 1st Generation starting with the Kings.
Jinyong Go and that guy Doksu? Along the randoms in Kitae Kim meeting I remember the first one clearly because it was fucking weird someone fighting while holding a rich man watch.
They shouldn't be too much of a challenge but before that I wanted to visit a place that could help me become stronger.
Cheonliang.
Now I know Seongji is a high tier King and I have no intention to run it with him so soon knowing I'd lose badly but I want to make sure he doesn't get hoed like the other kings by getting his body parts torn by that scum of a shaman.
For now I want to try and fight the Kojima brothers and tear off one of that shaman bastard eyes I'll let Vin Jin kill him unless I manage to save his mom I can't stay stuck in one place for too long just like James Lee did that's what turned him into such a monster and even if I kill him worst case Scenario we might have to deal with Taejin and that poor girl Sujin might be in deep shit.
Sure I could kill both but it's South Korea I don't have a Questism slime to hide the bodies and I don't wanna go into Juvenile.
Wait Juvenile?
Holy shit! Yuseong Lee! I totally forgot about that guy maybe I can find him and try to save him from those horrible traumas but I feel like I need to make sure he grows a pair like the OG one he is too useful to not want on your side.
I was so focused on Lookism I forgot about the other manhwas.
Alrighty then time to whoop some Yamazakis geezers ass.
Oh wait I wonder if Shintaro is still alive technically it's possible since I'm 13 and Gun looked between his 15-16 when he fought him if yes I definitely have to try to fight him.
I whistled and reached the village getting looks from the 'people' if you can call these dumbasses asshole fuckers that.
Might put those words on a t-shirt after I put some of the assholes I wanna kill in it.
I entered the place of the shaman immediately getting looks from the japanese gangsters.
Shaman Thug: Who are...
SLAM!
I punched him away sending him crashing to the wall and I smiled.
Me: Could Yamazaki Shingen's former dogs come out and play?
I asked the shocked gangsters who screamed and charged at me.
SLAM!
WHAM!
WHACK!
I clapped my hands after taking care of the thugs and saw the two brothers along the Shaman come out.
Shaman: Who the f...
The Shaman was about to curse but his eyes widened seeing how young I was and how I took care of all his men.
Shaman: And who might you be?
Me: Meh do I really need to tell you? Tell Shingen former dogs to come at me
I said and the two brothers narrowed their eyes at the name.
Ghost Brother 1: How do you know that name? You're just a brat that can't even be considered a 1st Generation
Me: Who knows how about we talk while breaking each other bones
WHAM!
Ghost Brother 2: How arrogant!
What looked like the younger one said attacking me I could have sworn he had Speed Mastery is he holding back? I thought while blocking the blow.
Me: Kudo uh?
I said and quickly imitated his stance making his eyes widen.
WHAM!
I quickly hit him in the stomach making him spit saliva in pain.
Me: Oi Yamazaki ahjussi don't you have 4? Or is that only reserved to Gen 0 kings?
I asked wiping my hand while the Ghost Brother was kneeling in pain hitting vital points is truly OP it's also a good thing Anatomy was my favorite topic in school.
Ghost Brother 2: 4? You mean...
WHAM!
Me: Wow a sneak attack with Speed Mastery too? Did I scare you that much four eyes?
I asked calmly blocking the blow aimed at my face by the other Ghost Brother who gritted his teeth.
Ghost Brother 1: Are you related to Jinyoung Park? That was...
SLAM!
I shut him up by kicking him in the jaw making him bite his tongue.
Me: Don't compare me to that son of a bitch
I said annoyed and looked at the two.
Me: Okay so you don't have 4 how about trying to combine speed and speed? You ever tried to?
I asked and the two dumbasses looked at me confused making me tch with my tongue.
Me: Well how about you try to achieve Mastery through using me as wall? Aren't you Yamazakis? Strength and Endurance should be easy to achieve
I said trying to coach them making them even more confused.
Ghost Brother 1: Are... Are you coaching us?
Me: Yeah but seeing your dumb fucking face I understand it's a waste of time
I said sighing and the Shaman looked at me and smiled.
Shaman: My how amazing to think you'd beat the Ghost Brothers that easily you're truly a monster why don't you work for me I can assure you I'd pay you well
The Shaman said and I hummed looking at his right eye.
ONE EYE RIPPING LATER
Villagers: Kill him! He attacked the Shaman!
I heard the voice of the villagers chasing me while I was running is this how James Lee felt like in Cheonliang while running from the Kings? And why the fuck are there so many? I thought calmly losing them I could reverse jump them but I'd rather not get accused of being a scumbag in the future that kicked some scammed poor fuckers.
I managed to get into the forest and took a huge sigh of relief seeing they stopped chasing me clearly too afraid of Seongji.
Well the time to test my survival skills!
NOT EVEN A HOUR LATER
Me: I got lost
Ughhhhh this is so hard why can't it be as easy as copying? I'm itching to try and swing my elbows like Jinrang or hand blads like Jinchang hell I'll even be happy with Taesoo Maing it if you know what I mean.
???: Who are you?
I turned and thanked christ.
Me: Oh thank you! Ah normal handsome person!
I said ignoring his weirded out look.
Seongji: Wha...
Me: I ripped the Shaman right eye out and now everyone in the village wants to kill me can I crash at your place?
I asked ignoring his shocked look.
Seongji: You what?!
NEXT CHAPTER
LIVING WITH A KING