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Tianyu said lightly.
"You guys are pretty good at launching personal attacks on different levels."
Yato shook his head and chuckled.
By this time, the ice needles in his hand had mostly melted.
Place your hands on your lower abdomen and adjust your posture slightly.
Following the breathing rhythm described by Tianyu, the diaphragm contracts and relaxes.
In a short while, his breathing became almost non-existent.
Their presence has completely disappeared.
If you close your eyes, no one would feel that someone is sitting here.
Practitioners of the Shangdi School tend to conceal their aura, even in their breathing techniques, in order to assassinate their targets.
I saw Yato try it out and he got the hang of it right away.
Tianyu was already numb.
Surprised? There's no need for it at all.
The monster in front of them was chatting and laughing with the two of them while his hands were filled with secret medicine ice needles, and theoretically he should be in so much pain that he wanted to cut his hands off.
What's so special about a simple breathing technique?
Yukino couldn't understand what Yato's current state meant, but soon, as Yato opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath, it was as if a gust of wind blew through the clubroom, and the paperbacks on his lap rustled.
"...?"
Yukino watched Yato finish his work.
I was somewhat taken aback.
Is this the lung capacity of an average person?
I feel that the longer I stay in this department, the more my understanding of humanity changes.
"It's really locked... No wonder you're dressed like this in this heat; you only shower after you've finished exercising." Yato looked at the back of his hand, where the pores were barely visible.
· ······Requesting flowers····· ····
He felt more 'whole' than he had ever felt before.
With the slightest thought, the power can permeate the entire body.
They can unleash their strongest combat power anytime, anywhere.
With ease and grace, handling heavy tasks with effortless skill.
Moreover, its strength is long-lasting and enduring.
This wondrous state of martial arts was achieved simply by using breathing techniques to lock down the pores.
Although there was also the reason that he had a strong foundation and could not fully develop it, Yato still admired the founder of the Kamichi School who developed the three secret medicines.
With a thought, Yato picked up a book, placed it in his left hand, and then put his teacup on the book, as if using the book as a tray.
0...0
Just as Touya and Yukino were puzzled by this, the teacup in Yato's hand suddenly shattered!
Suddenly, Yato stretched out his right hand and reached out towards the air.
Even with Tianyu's keen eyesight, he only saw a fleeting afterimage.
But the next moment, she saw Yato's right hand open, the unfinished black tea bubbling in his palm like a large water bubble, and not a single drop fell through his fingers.
"...!?"
Both Amane and Yukino opened their eyes wide at this moment.
Yato got up from the sofa, carrying the ball of water, and walked step by step to the window. His steps were so light that even the wooden floor, which was over a hundred years old, did not make a sound when he stepped on it.
Yukino instinctively wanted to speak, but Tenyu raised his hand to make a shushing gesture.
"..."
The two maintained an eerie yet tacit silence, watching the man stand by the window like a ghost, seemingly lost in thought.
"...Is this what hidden strength is?"
Yato stared blankly at the liquid he held firmly in his palm. The moment he spoke, the water lost its shape, soaked his palm, and spilled out the window.
But a feeling of inexplicable emotion welled up in his heart.
Perhaps it was because he realized...
From this moment on.
Even if the system is no longer there.
I can still become the strongest in the world!
(I had some errands to run today, so I finished writing this in advance and posted it all at once.)
Chapter 90
The last day of April.
It was also the day the first monthly exam of the year ended and the results were released.
Groups of students gathered in the courtyard corridor.
I want to know the ranking information on the board as soon as possible.
"Hahaha, did you see that! Igarashi, I'm still number one!"
Yato sat on the flower bed, utterly bored.
At that moment, Shirogane Miyuki ran over.
Although he looked rather disheveled as he squeezed his way out of the crowd, his face was full of joy.
Seeing Shirogane Miyuki practically jumping for joy, Yato curled his lip and said, "I told you you were number one, but you still had to come and take a look."
"It's because Shinomiya acted too calmly during this period, looking like he had everything under control. Until the moment the exam ended, I thought I was probably doomed."
Shirogane Miyuki's tone was full of relief.
"Isn't '060' just a facade?" Yato thought to himself.
In fact, not long ago, when the results were just released, Kaguya had secretly come by and was caught by him. However, Kaguya, who was immersed in the shadow of failure, did not notice the presence of others and left unsteadily like a puppet with its strings cut.
"Speaking of which, I haven't seen you study much, so how come your grades are still in the top twenty? Could it be that you've been doing some kind of secret 'cultivation' behind the scenes?"
Shirogane Miyuki suddenly remembered Yato's ranking on the report card and asked with slight surprise.
"No, I was just suddenly curious about what I was capable of right now, so I gave it my all. As expected, I'm still no match for you monsters."
Yato shrugged.
His grades are in the upper-middle range not because he can only do this much, but because this level is the most suitable for him.
"In my opinion, those guys in your company are the monsters."
Shirogane Miyuki's expression was strange.
"Of the four of you in the fighting club, three are in the top twenty. Yukinoshita and Tenyu are third and fifth respectively. Even Hikaru, after my tutoring, has made it into the top one hundred. That's more than a step above the initial goal."
"I really don't understand. You guys could easily organize an internal study session yourselves, so why do you have to make me tutor you?"
"I only promised to teach 'fighting techniques'; other things are not my responsibility to teach, and I have other things to do."
This is also the main reason why Yato did not agree to take him as a disciple. He is extremely serious about certain things. He always adheres to the principle of never meddling in matters that are not of interest to him, are irrelevant to him, or are beyond his duty. Conversely, he only takes full responsibility for matters that are related to him.
"So you just dump the trouble on others? I really hope you can be a little more considerate when it comes to causing trouble for others."
Miyuki Shirogane grumbled under his breath.
"Anyway, you made some extra money and kept the throne. Overall, it's a win-win situation, so that's enough."
"You're starting to sound more and more like a businessman. By the way, you mentioned that Shinomiya has been tied up with something lately and has had much less time to study, but I can't see any signs of that."
"Of course you can't tell, the things she has to deal with are not limited to matters within the school."
As Yato spoke, he stood up.
"Is it related to things outside of school?"
As Shirogane Miyuki was wondering, he suddenly felt someone approaching from behind. The atmosphere, which had been unnoticed, suddenly changed subtly. To put it simply, it was as if a striking close-up of a spotlight had been shone on a completely dark stage.
"excuse me."
This sound.
Shirogane Miyuki shuddered and quickly left the spot.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you..."
Kaguya Shinomiya's brow twitched.
"Shinomiya, what is your purpose?"
Miyuki Shirogane approached Yato, his expression wary.
"What purpose... That's a bit strange. We're classmates, after all. Even if we bump into each other, we'd at least say hello, right?" Kaguya said with a forced smile. "But this time, you're right, Shirogane Miyuki. I do have something to do, but it has nothing to do with you. I'm looking for Igarashi-san."
"...Hey, Igarashi. What did you do to offend her?"
Shirogane Miyuki lowered his voice.
"It's not exactly provoking anyone," Yato replied casually, then turned to Kaguya and said, "I think you should be arriving soon. When are you leaving?"
"The car is ready now."
Kaguya's tone was cold and hard.
"That's it. I have to leave for a bit. If Kirisu-sensei asks, just say I went on a date with Shinomiya-kun."
Yato waved his hand. ......
Then, Kaguya, with an icy expression that seemed to want to tear him apart with her eyes, walked towards the parking lot.
Many people around were stunned as they witnessed this scene.
I reckon it won't be long before some unfounded rumors sweep through the entire Shuchiin Academy like a whirlwind.
……
Arriving at the parking lot, Yato got into a black extended Maybach.
"Oh, isn't this Hayasaka? You're here too."
Seeing the girl who was already sitting in the carriage waiting, he smiled and greeted her.
"Greetings, Mr. Igarashi."
Hayasaka Ai bowed her head respectfully.
She was Kaguya's personal maid, the same age as her, and they both attended Shuchiin Academy, but almost no one knew about this side of her.
"Don't be so reserved. It's rare to have a face prettier than Shinomiya's. It would be a shame not to smile more," Yato teased.
But to some extent, that's not entirely wrong.
Hayasaka Ai is of mixed Irish descent. She has blonde hair in a side ponytail, lake-blue eyes, and fair skin. Combined with her striking mixed-race features, she wears a black and white maid outfit that has a very contemporary feel. She looks like a life-sized doll. Even though she always has a blank expression in private, it only makes her more endearing.
"While I agree, please don't say it in front of Kaguya-sama. It's really embarrassing."
"Hayasaka! Isn't this the point you should be refuting right now?"
Kaguya glared at her fiercely.
"Actually, in my heart, Kaguya-sama has always been the cutest. What I said just now was just to get closer to her. After all, I'll be traveling with Mr. Igarashi soon, and I think it's necessary to downplay the hostility between us."
Hayasaka Ai said in a very serious tone.
"What an amazing maid! I would call your skills the best."
Yato gave a thumbs up.
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