Chapter 184
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Time passed by quickly and they swiftly decided on the spot they were going to build their restaurant. It was decided that it'll be right next to Kawata Shozo's Japanese restaurant; not only for the viable service due to how crowded the two restaurants next to the plot of land were but also because Kawata's restaurant provides great protection for whenever they can't provide it themselves.
Flynn and Chloe were currently in an office alongside Christina and Chris, both working heavily on the design for maximum efficiency and comfort while keeping the required materials at a minimum. Chloe didn't have many ideas to help, she wasn't a construction specialist, she was just there to add a layer of protection for Flynn.
Granted, like all of them, Flynn has successfully passed the strength test in the temple through the use of gravity stones. Allowing him to get a boost in strength without the need to train for it. Currently, his strength reached close to 80, due to the strength berry he ate a while back as well.
As for the rest of the group. They were currently on the island, showing Kawata around the place and where the main dormitory will be. He provided valuable information on how the academy could be set up; similarly to the city, they have sections for certain activities.
Obviously, the training activities will be elsewhere on the already cleared out training fields. However, he discussed the importance of also having sports activities as well. Such as soccer and even tennis since they allow the students to acquire faster reflexes through constant practice.
Then, somewhere near the middle of the sports activities, training fields, and dormitory. There will be a small food district, with his restaurant as well as Elena and Pedro's restaurant stationed there. They were also thinking of adding student food stalls. Since adventuring into the harsh wild could leave one stranded away from civilisation for days, possibly even weeks, it wasn't a bad idea for the students to learn how to cook beast meat.
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They weren't going to provide any classes with the help, rather, they would want the students to learn from mistakes. That way, it's ingrained into their minds, what to do and what not to do. That way, even if they're adventuring with strangers without experience, they'll also be able to teach them a few helpful tips on how to survive.
Currently, the group was showcasing the rather plain training fields. Currently, it was just a patch of a flat open field. Lachlan had already evened out the field, fixing any of the ruptures from pulling the trees out of the group while allowing for some grass to grow.
"This is where the training facility is going to be?" Kawata questioned with a raised eyebrow. There was currently nothing there, so it came as to no surprise to the group that he wasn't very impressed. However, his next few words left them shocked. "This is wonderful!"
"But there's nothing there," Simon said with an odd expression. He couldn't understand Kawata's excitement over a normal patch of open ground. If there was a wooden floor maybe, but there was nothing there at all. Aside from a few longer pieces of grass, nothing stood out at all.
"Indeed, however, since there's nothing there that leaves so much room to create a wonderful training area," Kawata explained with a bright joyful smile. "We could even create multiple training facilities for each level, all exploring different landscapes and possible fighting environments that a student might encounter once they leave."
"Huh," The group was left in a trance as they thought about the possibilities. Since they currently have in their possession both wind, water, and plant stones it's easy to say that they could create a multitude of different environments.
Granted, it'll be extraordinarily difficult and take much time, however, the outcome would be stunning. Their chances of attracting students would soar if they showcase the available multitude of fighting facilities and how they encompass every environment.
"Well then, since we're here how about I show you my fighting skills?" Kawata said abruptly, slightly stunning the group from his question. They had all heard from Lachlan that Kawata is a martial arts master; however, he's also currently 69 years old. Far away from when he was in his prime state.
"Sure, I suppose we could stretch out those old bones of yours," Simon said casually as he walked onto the field. Kawata nodded before following behind him. Once they reached the middle they took a few steps away, given themselves a distance of 20 metres.
"One of you start the countdown!" Simon shouted towards the group.
Zoe nodded before taking a couple of steps forward, breaking free from the group and stepping slightly onto the field. She raised her hand into the air and swiftly glanced towards both competitors. "Alright. 3! 2! 1! Fight!"
Simon made a mad dash towards Kawata, his body blurred from his speed as he disappeared from Kawata's sight. Kawata's eyes widened from surprise before sharpening and returning to their normal state. His body moved in a fluid motion, smoothly through the air as he swung his arms.
They managed to make contact with the side of Simon's fist. Kawata grabbed on tight before twisting his body, allowing Simon's body to breeze past, gradually losing the original momentum he had. Allow for Kawata to attack.
Kawata pulled Simon's body towards him, his leg moved into a blur, smashing against Simon's feet. Simon lost all balance that moment as his feet were taken out from under him.
Kawata's skilful work didn't end there, he pulled his arm back once more, flipping Simon around before getting Simon into a full-body lock. Kawata was pinning Simon against the ground, holding tightly onto Simon's arms and pressing down against the back of Simon's legs with the heels of his feet.
Simon grunted loudly, attempting to use all of his strength to get back off the ground but to no avail. His eyes widened with surprise before staring at Kawata and tilting his head slightly. "What the hell did you do to me? Why can't I use all my strength?" Simon was stunned by his ever-diluting strength. He felt himself get weaker by the second.
Kawata chuckled slightly before letting go of Simon, his muscles and body were currently still rather weak in comparison to Simon. So although he managed to pin Simon down, keeping him down took a lot more effort than he expected.
Simon took a breather, he felt that the air was heavy, and his head was slightly light. "Really, what did you do? Why do I feel so weak and weird?"
"Quite a simple technique actually. I simply exerted all my forced onto certain acupoints along your arms and legs before gripping on tightly to slow down the flow of blood around the body through restricting the veins," Kawata explained with a smile. "It's a combination of martial arts, using both ancient Chinese as well as traditional Japanese martial arts. Thus, creating the perfect restriction type of martial art."
"Geez, no wonder you're a martial arts master. I wonder since you're saying it's a combination of many martial arts, I'm curious as to whether or not you were the founder of it and what its name is," Simon was curious about that matter since Lachlan mentioned it to him. However, now that he learnt that Kawata practised a combination of martial arts rather than solely focusing on one traditional martial arts his interest was piqued even further.
"Indeed I'm the founder of this martial arts. As for its name, well, it's somewhat childish but intimidating and cool. The name of the martial arts is Snake Restricting the Dragon. I created it in my younger days back when I was hot-headed and wanted it to sound intimidating for whenever someone asks what martial art style I practice," Kawata explained as he stretched his arm.
"I want to have a go, could you allow for that?" Lachlan appeared on the field. Considering that Kawata easily took down Simon, although only momentarily, it's still enough to make Lachlan serious in his actions. He wanted to see how he fares against a battle with a martial arts master.
"Well, I used quite a bit of energy just in that one fight with your friend there, Simon. Although it may not look like it but I expended quite a bit of my energy with just attempting to restrict him," Kawata explained politely as he shook his hands.
"Drink this," Lachlan threw over a small water bottle over. The bottle was filled with the water from the stream, granted at the top of the stream; however, considering Kawata's physical attributes Lachlan believed he has the capabilities to handle the pain.
Kawata raised an eyebrow before shrugging his shoulders and chugging a mouthful of the water. He immediately felt a cold piercing sensation overwhelm his entire body, it felt as though he was constantly getting sliced with a frozen blade over and over again. However, not long after his body felt as though it was being soaked in the warm volcanic oceans. The warmth reached the very depths of his old frail bones, rejuvenating them and saturating his muscles with energy.
Kawata's eyes opened with from shock when he felt the condition of his body. He felt youthful, full of energy. Kawata felt as though he could go up against a lion before the world evolved in battle barehanded. He felt as though he was at his peak strength again.
He stared towards Lachlan and tilted his head in confusion, swiftly glancing at the bottle before his eyes shifted back to Lachlan. "What is this stuff? Surely it isn't some normal type of water, the effects it has is beyond phenomenal. Is there more of this stuff?"
Lachlan chuckled joyfully at Kawata's excitement and curiosity. "It's simply the water that flows in the nearby stream; granted, the water in that bottle comes from the source and doesn't have any dilution. And yes, there is indeed plenty more where that came from."
"How much more? Would I be able to use this in my cooking? Can it be used in cook? Can you take me to the source? Have you researched the contents of what's in the water?" Kawata dashed over and grabbed onto Lachlan's hands before asking an array of questions. "Oh, finally, would I be able to get myself a lot of this water daily for personal use?"
"Oh, do you feel your body grow young again?" Lachlan asked jokingly. He already knew how well the water worked, he has been drinking it for over 2 years now. Not to mention they had Anne researched the components of the water along with the coconut juice. However, the water possesses properties which even Anne's most sophisticated technology can't research.
"Yes, I feel as though I'm at the peak again," Kawata answered joyfully. "Now then, let's fight since you're so eager to go. Do you want to do it bare-fisted or do you want to bring a weapon to use against me?"
"I'll go bare-fisted, that way it'll make I fair, and I'll be able to see how I fare against a martial arts master in hand to hand combat," Lachlan answered before taking a few steps back, he slightly bent his knees and defensively raised his arms.
Kawata responded respectfully to Lachlan's wishes. He too, took a dozen steps back giving themselves plenty of space between them. The two looked towards Zoe and nodded their heads silently. They immediately turned their heads again to face each other eye to eye.
"Okay then. 3! 2! 1! Fight!" Zoe shouted loudly before slashing down her arm to signify the beginning of the fight.
Similar to Simon, Lachlan immediately dashed forward with his maximum speed, causing a loud resounding boom the echo through the trees before appearing right in front of Kawata. His fist tore through the air, causing the wind to crackle from the pressure.
Kawata smiled at the similar fighting styles before dealing with it in a similar manner. His left arm immediately met with the side of Lachlan's right hand. He grabbed on firmly before twisting his body in a fluid circular motion, forcing Lachlan to follow along due to his momentum.
However, during that small transaction, Kawata stuck out his leg lowly, forcing Lachlan's already weakly balanced low leg to make contact. Lachlan felt the ground disappear from under him, meaning a lot of his strength disappeared along with it since he doesn't have a stable footing.
Then, just like Simon, Kawata wrapped his body around Lachlan awkwardly before clamping tightly on Lachlan's acupoints and weak spots. The joints and veins in his arms and legs were being squeezed tightly and the blood that was originally rushing to his head slowed down greatly.
Lachlan attempted to use his strength, but he felt as though all his limbs were being chained down and stretched out. His strength was slowly dissipating as the blood carrying oxygen around his body gradually decreased. However, his strength was nothing to scoff out.
Lachlan flexed his muscles and the strain Kawata was feeling from restricting Lachlan's movement increased by tenfold. However, his willpower wasn't something so weak. He clenched his teeth and held on, continuingly grabbing on firmly to weak spots before Lachlan eventually gave up due to his light head.
"What the hell, how do you even get that strong?" Lachlan asked curiously as he took in some deep breaths. His light-headedness slowly started to decrease as the blood was gradually returning to its normal cycle. His strength was slowly returning to him.
"Through training, isn't that obvious," Kawata replied happily.
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Time passed by quickly and they swiftly decided on the spot they were going to build their restaurant. It was decided that it'll be right next to Kawata Shozo's Japanese restaurant; not only for the viable service due to how crowded the two restaurants next to the plot of land were but also because Kawata's restaurant provides great protection for whenever they can't provide it themselves.
Flynn and Chloe were currently in an office alongside Christina and Chris, both working heavily on the design for maximum efficiency and comfort while keeping the required materials at a minimum. Chloe didn't have many ideas to help, she wasn't a construction specialist, she was just there to add a layer of protection for Flynn.
Granted, like all of them, Flynn has successfully passed the strength test in the temple through the use of gravity stones. Allowing him to get a boost in strength without the need to train for it. Currently, his strength reached close to 80, due to the strength berry he ate a while back as well.
As for the rest of the group. They were currently on the island, showing Kawata around the place and where the main dormitory will be. He provided valuable information on how the academy could be set up; similarly to the city, they have sections for certain activities.
Obviously, the training activities will be elsewhere on the already cleared out training fields. However, he discussed the importance of also having sports activities as well. Such as soccer and even tennis since they allow the students to acquire faster reflexes through constant practice.
Then, somewhere near the middle of the sports activities, training fields, and dormitory. There will be a small food district, with his restaurant as well as Elena and Pedro's restaurant stationed there. They were also thinking of adding student food stalls. Since adventuring into the harsh wild could leave one stranded away from civilisation for days, possibly even weeks, it wasn't a bad idea for the students to learn how to cook beast meat.
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They weren't going to provide any classes with the help, rather, they would want the students to learn from mistakes. That way, it's ingrained into their minds, what to do and what not to do. That way, even if they're adventuring with strangers without experience, they'll also be able to teach them a few helpful tips on how to survive.
Currently, the group was showcasing the rather plain training fields. Currently, it was just a patch of a flat open field. Lachlan had already evened out the field, fixing any of the ruptures from pulling the trees out of the group while allowing for some grass to grow.
"This is where the training facility is going to be?" Kawata questioned with a raised eyebrow. There was currently nothing there, so it came as to no surprise to the group that he wasn't very impressed. However, his next few words left them shocked. "This is wonderful!"
"But there's nothing there," Simon said with an odd expression. He couldn't understand Kawata's excitement over a normal patch of open ground. If there was a wooden floor maybe, but there was nothing there at all. Aside from a few longer pieces of grass, nothing stood out at all.
"Indeed, however, since there's nothing there that leaves so much room to create a wonderful training area," Kawata explained with a bright joyful smile. "We could even create multiple training facilities for each level, all exploring different landscapes and possible fighting environments that a student might encounter once they leave."
"Huh," The group was left in a trance as they thought about the possibilities. Since they currently have in their possession both wind, water, and plant stones it's easy to say that they could create a multitude of different environments.
Granted, it'll be extraordinarily difficult and take much time, however, the outcome would be stunning. Their chances of attracting students would soar if they showcase the available multitude of fighting facilities and how they encompass every environment.
"Well then, since we're here how about I show you my fighting skills?" Kawata said abruptly, slightly stunning the group from his question. They had all heard from Lachlan that Kawata is a martial arts master; however, he's also currently 69 years old. Far away from when he was in his prime state.
"Sure, I suppose we could stretch out those old bones of yours," Simon said casually as he walked onto the field. Kawata nodded before following behind him. Once they reached the middle they took a few steps away, given themselves a distance of 20 metres.
"One of you start the countdown!" Simon shouted towards the group.
Zoe nodded before taking a couple of steps forward, breaking free from the group and stepping slightly onto the field. She raised her hand into the air and swiftly glanced towards both competitors. "Alright. 3! 2! 1! Fight!"
Simon made a mad dash towards Kawata, his body blurred from his speed as he disappeared from Kawata's sight. Kawata's eyes widened from surprise before sharpening and returning to their normal state. His body moved in a fluid motion, smoothly through the air as he swung his arms.
They managed to make contact with the side of Simon's fist. Kawata grabbed on tight before twisting his body, allowing Simon's body to breeze past, gradually losing the original momentum he had. Allow for Kawata to attack.
Kawata pulled Simon's body towards him, his leg moved into a blur, smashing against Simon's feet. Simon lost all balance that moment as his feet were taken out from under him.
Kawata's skilful work didn't end there, he pulled his arm back once more, flipping Simon around before getting Simon into a full-body lock. Kawata was pinning Simon against the ground, holding tightly onto Simon's arms and pressing down against the back of Simon's legs with the heels of his feet.
Simon grunted loudly, attempting to use all of his strength to get back off the ground but to no avail. His eyes widened with surprise before staring at Kawata and tilting his head slightly. "What the hell did you do to me? Why can't I use all my strength?" Simon was stunned by his ever-diluting strength. He felt himself get weaker by the second.
Kawata chuckled slightly before letting go of Simon, his muscles and body were currently still rather weak in comparison to Simon. So although he managed to pin Simon down, keeping him down took a lot more effort than he expected.
Simon took a breather, he felt that the air was heavy, and his head was slightly light. "Really, what did you do? Why do I feel so weak and weird?"
"Quite a simple technique actually. I simply exerted all my forced onto certain acupoints along your arms and legs before gripping on tightly to slow down the flow of blood around the body through restricting the veins," Kawata explained with a smile. "It's a combination of martial arts, using both ancient Chinese as well as traditional Japanese martial arts. Thus, creating the perfect restriction type of martial art."
"Geez, no wonder you're a martial arts master. I wonder since you're saying it's a combination of many martial arts, I'm curious as to whether or not you were the founder of it and what its name is," Simon was curious about that matter since Lachlan mentioned it to him. However, now that he learnt that Kawata practised a combination of martial arts rather than solely focusing on one traditional martial arts his interest was piqued even further.
"Indeed I'm the founder of this martial arts. As for its name, well, it's somewhat childish but intimidating and cool. The name of the martial arts is Snake Restricting the Dragon. I created it in my younger days back when I was hot-headed and wanted it to sound intimidating for whenever someone asks what martial art style I practice," Kawata explained as he stretched his arm.
"I want to have a go, could you allow for that?" Lachlan appeared on the field. Considering that Kawata easily took down Simon, although only momentarily, it's still enough to make Lachlan serious in his actions. He wanted to see how he fares against a battle with a martial arts master.
"Well, I used quite a bit of energy just in that one fight with your friend there, Simon. Although it may not look like it but I expended quite a bit of my energy with just attempting to restrict him," Kawata explained politely as he shook his hands.
"Drink this," Lachlan threw over a small water bottle over. The bottle was filled with the water from the stream, granted at the top of the stream; however, considering Kawata's physical attributes Lachlan believed he has the capabilities to handle the pain.
Kawata raised an eyebrow before shrugging his shoulders and chugging a mouthful of the water. He immediately felt a cold piercing sensation overwhelm his entire body, it felt as though he was constantly getting sliced with a frozen blade over and over again. However, not long after his body felt as though it was being soaked in the warm volcanic oceans. The warmth reached the very depths of his old frail bones, rejuvenating them and saturating his muscles with energy.
Kawata's eyes opened with from shock when he felt the condition of his body. He felt youthful, full of energy. Kawata felt as though he could go up against a lion before the world evolved in battle barehanded. He felt as though he was at his peak strength again.
He stared towards Lachlan and tilted his head in confusion, swiftly glancing at the bottle before his eyes shifted back to Lachlan. "What is this stuff? Surely it isn't some normal type of water, the effects it has is beyond phenomenal. Is there more of this stuff?"
Lachlan chuckled joyfully at Kawata's excitement and curiosity. "It's simply the water that flows in the nearby stream; granted, the water in that bottle comes from the source and doesn't have any dilution. And yes, there is indeed plenty more where that came from."
"How much more? Would I be able to use this in my cooking? Can it be used in cook? Can you take me to the source? Have you researched the contents of what's in the water?" Kawata dashed over and grabbed onto Lachlan's hands before asking an array of questions. "Oh, finally, would I be able to get myself a lot of this water daily for personal use?"
"Oh, do you feel your body grow young again?" Lachlan asked jokingly. He already knew how well the water worked, he has been drinking it for over 2 years now. Not to mention they had Anne researched the components of the water along with the coconut juice. However, the water possesses properties which even Anne's most sophisticated technology can't research.
"Yes, I feel as though I'm at the peak again," Kawata answered joyfully. "Now then, let's fight since you're so eager to go. Do you want to do it bare-fisted or do you want to bring a weapon to use against me?"
"I'll go bare-fisted, that way it'll make I fair, and I'll be able to see how I fare against a martial arts master in hand to hand combat," Lachlan answered before taking a few steps back, he slightly bent his knees and defensively raised his arms.
Kawata responded respectfully to Lachlan's wishes. He too, took a dozen steps back giving themselves plenty of space between them. The two looked towards Zoe and nodded their heads silently. They immediately turned their heads again to face each other eye to eye.
"Okay then. 3! 2! 1! Fight!" Zoe shouted loudly before slashing down her arm to signify the beginning of the fight.
Similar to Simon, Lachlan immediately dashed forward with his maximum speed, causing a loud resounding boom the echo through the trees before appearing right in front of Kawata. His fist tore through the air, causing the wind to crackle from the pressure.
Kawata smiled at the similar fighting styles before dealing with it in a similar manner. His left arm immediately met with the side of Lachlan's right hand. He grabbed on firmly before twisting his body in a fluid circular motion, forcing Lachlan to follow along due to his momentum.
However, during that small transaction, Kawata stuck out his leg lowly, forcing Lachlan's already weakly balanced low leg to make contact. Lachlan felt the ground disappear from under him, meaning a lot of his strength disappeared along with it since he doesn't have a stable footing.
Then, just like Simon, Kawata wrapped his body around Lachlan awkwardly before clamping tightly on Lachlan's acupoints and weak spots. The joints and veins in his arms and legs were being squeezed tightly and the blood that was originally rushing to his head slowed down greatly.
Lachlan attempted to use his strength, but he felt as though all his limbs were being chained down and stretched out. His strength was slowly dissipating as the blood carrying oxygen around his body gradually decreased. However, his strength was nothing to scoff out.
Lachlan flexed his muscles and the strain Kawata was feeling from restricting Lachlan's movement increased by tenfold. However, his willpower wasn't something so weak. He clenched his teeth and held on, continuingly grabbing on firmly to weak spots before Lachlan eventually gave up due to his light head.
"What the hell, how do you even get that strong?" Lachlan asked curiously as he took in some deep breaths. His light-headedness slowly started to decrease as the blood was gradually returning to its normal cycle. His strength was slowly returning to him.
"Through training, isn't that obvious," Kawata replied happily.
Time passed by quickly and they swiftly decided on the spot they were going to build their restaurant. It was decided that it'll be right next to Kawata Shozo's Japanese restaurant; not only for the viable service due to how crowded the two restaurants next to the plot of land were but also because Kawata's restaurant provides great protection for whenever they can't provide it themselves.Flynn and Chloe were currently in an office alongside Christina and Chris, both working heavily on the design for maximum efficiency and comfort while keeping the required materials at a minimum. Chloe didn't have many ideas to help, she wasn't a construction specialist, she was just there to add a layer of protection for Flynn.Granted, like all of them, Flynn has successfully passed the strength test in the temple through the use of gravity stones. Allowing him to get a boost in strength without the need to train for it. Currently, his strength reached close to 80, due to the strength berry he ate a while back as well.As for the rest of the group. They were currently on the island, showing Kawata around the place and where the main dormitory will be. He provided valuable information on how the academy could be set up; similarly to the city, they have sections for certain activities.Obviously, the training activities will be elsewhere on the already cleared out training fields. However, he discussed the importance of also having sports activities as well. Such as soccer and even tennis since they allow the students to acquire faster reflexes through constant practice.Then, somewhere near the middle of the sports activities, training fields, and dormitory. There will be a small food district, with his restaurant as well as Elena and Pedro's restaurant stationed there. They were also thinking of adding student food stalls. Since adventuring into the harsh wild could leave one stranded away from civilisation for days, possibly even weeks, it wasn't a bad idea for the students to learn how to cook beast meat. Find authorized novels in Webnovelfaster updates, better experiencePlease click for visiting. They weren't going to provide any classes with the help, rather, they would want the students to learn from mistakes. That way, it's ingrained into their minds, what to do and what not to do. That way, even if they're adventuring with strangers without experience, they'll also be able to teach them a few helpful tips on how to survive.Currently, the group was showcasing the rather plain training fields. Currently, it was just a patch of a flat open field. Lachlan had already evened out the field, fixing any of the ruptures from pulling the trees out of the group while allowing for some grass to grow."This is where the training facility is going to be?" Kawata questioned with a raised eyebrow. There was currently nothing there, so it came as to no surprise to the group that he wasn't very impressed. However, his next few words left them shocked. "This is wonderful!""But there's nothing there," Simon said with an odd expression. He couldn't understand Kawata's excitement over a normal patch of open ground. If there was a wooden floor maybe, but there was nothing there at all. Aside from a few longer pieces of grass, nothing stood out at all."Indeed, however, since there's nothing there that leaves so much room to create a wonderful training area," Kawata explained with a bright joyful smile. "We could even create multiple training facilities for each level, all exploring different landscapes and possible fighting environments that a student might encounter once they leave.""Huh," The group was left in a trance as they thought about the possibilities. Since they currently have in their possession both wind, water, and plant stones it's easy to say that they could create a multitude of different environments.Granted, it'll be extraordinarily difficult and take much time, however, the outcome would be stunning. Their chances of attracting students would soar if they showcase the available multitude of fighting facilities and how they encompass every environment."Well then, since we're here how about I show you my fighting skills?" Kawata said abruptly, slightly stunning the group from his question. They had all heard from Lachlan that Kawata is a martial arts master; however, he's also currently 69 years old. Far away from when he was in his prime state."Sure, I suppose we could stretch out those old bones of yours," Simon said casually as he walked onto the field. Kawata nodded before following behind him. Once they reached the middle they took a few steps away, given themselves a distance of 20 metres."One of you start the countdown!" Simon shouted towards the group.Zoe nodded before taking a couple of steps forward, breaking free from the group and stepping slightly onto the field. She raised her hand into the air and swiftly glanced towards both competitors. "Alright. 3! 2! 1! Fight!"Simon made a mad dash towards Kawata, his body blurred from his speed as he disappeared from Kawata's sight. Kawata's eyes widened from surprise before sharpening and returning to their normal state. His body moved in a fluid motion, smoothly through the air as he swung his arms.They managed to make contact with the side of Simon's fist. Kawata grabbed on tight before twisting his body, allowing Simon's body to breeze past, gradually losing the original momentum he had. Allow for Kawata to attack.Kawata pulled Simon's body towards him, his leg moved into a blur, smashing against Simon's feet. Simon lost all balance that moment as his feet were taken out from under him.Kawata's skilful work didn't end there, he pulled his arm back once more, flipping Simon around before getting Simon into a full-body lock. Kawata was pinning Simon against the ground, holding tightly onto Simon's arms and pressing down against the back of Simon's legs with the heels of his feet.Simon grunted loudly, attempting to use all of his strength to get back off the ground but to no avail. His eyes widened with surprise before staring at Kawata and tilting his head slightly. "What the hell did you do to me? Why can't I use all my strength?" Simon was stunned by his ever-diluting strength. He felt himself get weaker by the second.Kawata chuckled slightly before letting go of Simon, his muscles and body were currently still rather weak in comparison to Simon. So although he managed to pin Simon down, keeping him down took a lot more effort than he expected.Simon took a breather, he felt that the air was heavy, and his head was slightly light. "Really, what did you do? Why do I feel so weak and weird?""Quite a simple technique actually. I simply exerted all my forced onto certain acupoints along your arms and legs before gripping on tightly to slow down the flow of blood around the body through restricting the veins," Kawata explained with a smile. "It's a combination of martial arts, using both ancient Chinese as well as traditional Japanese martial arts. Thus, creating the perfect restriction type of martial art.""Geez, no wonder you're a martial arts master. I wonder since you're saying it's a combination of many martial arts, I'm curious as to whether or not you were the founder of it and what its name is," Simon was curious about that matter since Lachlan mentioned it to him. However, now that he learnt that Kawata practised a combination of martial arts rather than solely focusing on one traditional martial arts his interest was piqued even further."Indeed I'm the founder of this martial arts. As for its name, well, it's somewhat childish but intimidating and cool. The name of the martial arts is Snake Restricting the Dragon. I created it in my younger days back when I was hot-headed and wanted it to sound intimidating for whenever someone asks what martial art style I practice," Kawata explained as he stretched his arm."I want to have a go, could you allow for that?" Lachlan appeared on the field. Considering that Kawata easily took down Simon, although only momentarily, it's still enough to make Lachlan serious in his actions. He wanted to see how he fares against a battle with a martial arts master."Well, I used quite a bit of energy just in that one fight with your friend there, Simon. Although it may not look like it but I expended quite a bit of my energy with just attempting to restrict him," Kawata explained politely as he shook his hands."Drink this," Lachlan threw over a small water bottle over. The bottle was filled with the water from the stream, granted at the top of the stream; however, considering Kawata's physical attributes Lachlan believed he has the capabilities to handle the pain.Kawata raised an eyebrow before shrugging his shoulders and chugging a mouthful of the water. He immediately felt a cold piercing sensation overwhelm his entire body, it felt as though he was constantly getting sliced with a frozen blade over and over again. However, not long after his body felt as though it was being soaked in the warm volcanic oceans. The warmth reached the very depths of his old frail bones, rejuvenating them and saturating his muscles with energy.Kawata's eyes opened with from shock when he felt the condition of his body. He felt youthful, full of energy. Kawata felt as though he could go up against a lion before the world evolved in battle barehanded. He felt as though he was at his peak strength again.He stared towards Lachlan and tilted his head in confusion, swiftly glancing at the bottle before his eyes shifted back to Lachlan. "What is this stuff? Surely it isn't some normal type of water, the effects it has is beyond phenomenal. Is there more of this stuff?"Lachlan chuckled joyfully at Kawata's excitement and curiosity. "It's simply the water that flows in the nearby stream; granted, the water in that bottle comes from the source and doesn't have any dilution. And yes, there is indeed plenty more where that came from.""How much more? Would I be able to use this in my cooking? Can it be used in cook? Can you take me to the source? Have you researched the contents of what's in the water?" Kawata dashed over and grabbed onto Lachlan's hands before asking an array of questions. "Oh, finally, would I be able to get myself a lot of this water daily for personal use?""Oh, do you feel your body grow young again?" Lachlan asked jokingly. He already knew how well the water worked, he has been drinking it for over 2 years now. Not to mention they had Anne researched the components of the water along with the coconut juice. However, the water possesses properties which even Anne's most sophisticated technology can't research."Yes, I feel as though I'm at the peak again," Kawata answered joyfully. "Now then, let's fight since you're so eager to go. Do you want to do it bare-fisted or do you want to bring a weapon to use against me?""I'll go bare-fisted, that way it'll make I fair, and I'll be able to see how I fare against a martial arts master in hand to hand combat," Lachlan answered before taking a few steps back, he slightly bent his knees and defensively raised his arms.Kawata responded respectfully to Lachlan's wishes. He too, took a dozen steps back giving themselves plenty of space between them. The two looked towards Zoe and nodded their heads silently. They immediately turned their heads again to face each other eye to eye."Okay then. 3! 2! 1! Fight!" Zoe shouted loudly before slashing down her arm to signify the beginning of the fight.Similar to Simon, Lachlan immediately dashed forward with his maximum speed, causing a loud resounding boom the echo through the trees before appearing right in front of Kawata. His fist tore through the air, causing the wind to crackle from the pressure.Kawata smiled at the similar fighting styles before dealing with it in a similar manner. His left arm immediately met with the side of Lachlan's right hand. He grabbed on firmly before twisting his body in a fluid circular motion, forcing Lachlan to follow along due to his momentum.However, during that small transaction, Kawata stuck out his leg lowly, forcing Lachlan's already weakly balanced low leg to make contact. Lachlan felt the ground disappear from under him, meaning a lot of his strength disappeared along with it since he doesn't have a stable footing.Then, just like Simon, Kawata wrapped his body around Lachlan awkwardly before clamping tightly on Lachlan's acupoints and weak spots. The joints and veins in his arms and legs were being squeezed tightly and the blood that was originally rushing to his head slowed down greatly.Lachlan attempted to use his strength, but he felt as though all his limbs were being chained down and stretched out. His strength was slowly dissipating as the blood carrying oxygen around his body gradually decreased. However, his strength was nothing to scoff out.Lachlan flexed his muscles and the strain Kawata was feeling from restricting Lachlan's movement increased by tenfold. However, his willpower wasn't something so weak. He clenched his teeth and held on, continuingly grabbing on firmly to weak spots before Lachlan eventually gave up due to his light head."What the hell, how do you even get that strong?" Lachlan asked curiously as he took in some deep breaths. His light-headedness slowly started to decrease as the blood was gradually returning to its normal cycle. His strength was slowly returning to him."Through training, isn't that obvious," Kawata replied happily.
