Chapter 105
After the referee announced that Tokyo School had won, Kazuma Hato stepped down from the ring.
The stunned upperclassmen took a step back in unison—this was not their fault, but simply an instinctive reflex.
No matter how much damage is caused by the technique, it is never as painful as the broken bones from that short stick.
Kazuma Hatake didn't care about the reactions of his NPC teammates.
As is well known, in action games, players basically have no teammates.
Some even obstruct the view at crucial moments, hindering the player's ability to deal damage.
But when Kazuma Hato turned around and faced the beautiful Satoru standing in front of him...
He blinked his dark eyes twice.
"How about it?"
The tone of voice clearly indicates that someone is seeking praise.
However, Kazuma Hatake received a slap on both sides of his cheeks—then, his palms pushed inwards, squeezing his face into a puffy bun.
The sound was crisp, but it didn't take much effort, not to mention that Kazuma Hagoromo, who had almost no sense of pain.
A series of quiet gasps came from the surrounding area, as if they were worried that Gojo Satoru would also get a bone-setting blow.
But Kazuma Hato offered no resistance, while Satoru Gojo merely let out a soft groan.
"What a waste of my worry—you little rascal, you're quite the fighter. You can even pull off a [Black Flash] combo? Hmm?"
Gojo Satoru's stern expression didn't last long; the corners of his lips curled up, completely breaking his composure, and he finally revealed a wicked little smirk.
The two hands that had been deliberately rubbing Kazuma Hatori let go, and instead hooked their arms around his neck, whispering to him in a very low voice—but loud enough for everyone around to hear.
"Those senior students from Kyoto School that you beat up, I took a lot of pictures, hehehe... When they can advance to the first-level sorcerer, I'll send them these pictures."
Let's help them recall their glorious past, hahaha, no need to thank him too much!
Several participating students from the Tokyo school: "…………"
This person really loves to stir up trouble...
"Teacher, we'll be going now if there's nothing else."
The initial surprise at seeing Kazuma Hatori trigger [Black Flash] repeatedly had long since vanished. After greeting each other, Satoru Gojo and Masamichi Yagami prepared to take Kazuma Hatori back.
"Victory celebration banquet..."
Just as Masamichi Yagami was about to remind him about the post-match celebration party, Kazuma Hatori shook his head and stopped him.
"If I can't understand it, I won't go."
He had no interest in participating in such activities, and there were no rewards.
Upon hearing this, Gojo Satoru's smile widened even more. He shrugged at Yaga-sensei with a smug expression that seemed to say, "Oh well, I can't do anything about him either," and left with his arm around the newly crowned Bone-Setting Demon King.
Of course, a reward is in order. This is also a reward for Kazuma Hatake's hard work in achieving a complete victory. Let's go to the most expensive restaurant in Kyoto for a big meal, gogogo!
Looking at their backs, you can see Kazuma Hatori, who is arrogant in beating people but has a cold demeanor, and Satoru Gojo, who didn't actually make a move but whose demeanor is much more arrogant than Kazuma Hatori's.
At first glance, it looks like Gojo Satoru is being arrogant on behalf of Hato Kazuma.
Several people from the Tokyo school watched them leave—one of them silently raised his hand and bowed to the geisha.
“You actually dared to correct the honorifics in Article Five,” he said. “That’s really impressive.”
These two first-year juniors are even more dangerous to mess with than the other.
Angege: "…………"
A senior is a senior; there's nothing wrong with her emphasizing that Gojo should remember to use honorifics with her...!
"Oh, if we're celebrating later, should we go to karaoke?"
"Yes, I want it!"
"I'll sneak a drink later..."
"Haha, no way, the songstress's drinking manners are terrible."
"Hey! I didn't...!"
…………
The attitude of the Tokyo students, who were happily celebrating their victory in the exchange meeting, was quite the opposite.
Originally, they had a very beautiful plan.
By using a little trick, we can deliberately arrange a gauntlet match that forces Kazuma Hatake to participate. This will not only test the boy's fighting level to the greatest extent but also uncover his weaknesses, making him easier to deal with in the future.
The excessively high level of negative favorability not only brought fear of Kazuma Hatake, but also the natural rejection and disgust of these high-ranking officials towards him.
Even among those at the top, not everyone was aware of [that person's] existence.
Even among those who know [that person] is deep behind the scenes, not everyone knows that Kazumi Hatake is [that person] who was planted in Tokyo Jujutsu High School.
Therefore, it is only natural that some high-ranking officials who want to get rid of Kazuma Hatori would secretly work to find out his level in this individual battle, or teach him a lesson.
However, Kazuma Hatake silenced them all with his results.
Which level 4 sorcerer can trigger [Black Flash] continuously in battle and break at least three of their senior's bones right from the start?
Those people were all his seniors, and he would have to deal with them countless times in the future, yet he didn't hesitate for even a moment when he made his move!
Moreover, the higher-ups inexplicably felt a sense of certainty—even if they stood in front of Kazuma Hagoromo, they would at least get hit twice.
This kid is a thug who doesn't know how to respect his elders at all!
However, they cannot openly tamper with the game, nor can they use reasons such as "disliking him" to judge Kazuma Hatori, who has not violated the rules of the game.
In the end, only one message reached Moth Path.
[Raise Hagoromo Kazuma's mage rating as soon as possible.]
After reading the contents, Moth said: "..."
Was it just his imagination? This sentence sounds a bit like he's gritting his teeth.
None of the above has anything to do with Kazuma Hagoromo's enjoyable vacation that follows.
The conclusion of the sister school exchange event also signifies the approaching end of the summer vacation.
Throughout the holiday, they were assigned a few scattered side missions, but these were all about exorcising cursed spirits below level two, which Gojo Satoru could easily handle on his way to go fishing.
Of course, after discovering that Kazuma Hatori could make enemies scream with [Black Flash], Satoru Gojo was happy to let Kazuma Hatori level up these cursed spirits.
He couldn't wait for school to start so he could brag to Shoko and Jetsuya!
As for Kazuma Hagoromo, he vaguely guessed that his appearance in the individual battle was a deliberate arrangement by someone—purely due to his experience of being tricked too many times by the old man NPC in the previous playthrough.
However, given his current status and the lack of overt interaction with them, he could only keep it to himself for the time being.
When I have the chance in the future, I'll at least give them a few bone-setting treatments.
Gojo Satoru later specifically asked him if he could really control every attack to be a [black flash], and Hato Kazuma gave an affirmative answer.
Gojo Satoru immediately showed a cute expression of surprise, then blinked his bright blue eyes and asked Yu for the secret.
Kazuma Hagoromo, who had absolutely no way of admitting that this was part of the game mechanics, was speechless.
Kazuma Hatori gestured as he tried to explain: "It's like this... then like that... then whoosh... and it came out."
Gojo Satoru heard the blue pupils gradually widen, filling them with utter speechlessness.
"...Your ability to articulate the key points is just as terrible as Shoko's."
When Shoko explained the techniques for using the Reversal Technique, it left everyone completely bewildered.
Kazuma Hatake: "..."
"But this makes me feel much more at ease."
Gojo Satoru laughed, teasing him in a long, soft voice.
"Oh dear—I'm glad I knew you weren't the type to be bullied. You're always so dazed; I almost thought you'd be kidnapped one day with a bone."
Kazuma Hatori coughed lightly, "I'm not going to let anyone kidnap me..."
"real?"
Gojo Satoru blinked his azure eyes, somewhat disbelieving.
"real,"
Kazuma Hatori thought for a moment and then replied with a rare joking remark.
"I've already eaten the most expensive meat bone."
Not only last time, but also the most expensive restaurant in Kyoto... It was really expensive, a price he could never afford in the real world.
However, when these words were spoken in Kazuma Hatori's usual calm and composed voice, it was hard to tell that they were actually more of a joke.
Not to mention that Kazuma Hatori's face is usually expressionless, and he rarely makes such joking remarks.
Gojo was stunned.
Gojo Satoru realized what was happening.
After browsing the forum, Wu Tiaowu's thoughts suddenly went astray.
"!!!!"
…………
However, if we had to pinpoint the impact of this match, it did have some effect.
For example, Ayako Sakami, whom he hadn't contacted in a long time, called him again at the end of Kazuma Hatori's vacation.
To be precise, it was the second time.
When she first called, Kazuma Hatori was still at the Gojo residence. He hung up as soon as he saw the caller ID and sent her a "Do Not Disturb" message.
The second time was on the last day of the holiday, when he and Gojo Satoru returned to the college dormitory from Gojo's house.
This time, sitting alone in his dormitory, Kazuma Hatori had no reason to refuse her call, so he answered it.
Why didn't you go back to [Star Child House] this summer?
Seeing that Ayako's arrival was ill-intentioned, she immediately began by questioning her.
"To prevent identity from being exposed."
Without even looking up, Yuqu Kazuma shut her down with a single sentence.
"At least call and explain in advance..."
“I’ve been staying at the Gojo family’s house, getting closer to Gojo Satoru, the [strongest] in the world of jutsu, to prepare for next year’s mission,” said Kazuma Hatori. “You don’t want me to mess up the patriarch’s mission, right?”
Ayako Sakami: "..."
Unable to argue with him, Ayako took a few deep breaths before speaking again.
"Next time you're planning something, at least let us know first. Do you know how terrified I was when the Patriarch sent a shikigami to question me?"
"Really?" Yuqu asked honestly. "Didn't you always admire the Pope? Why do you feel so apprehensive now that you've actually spoken to him? Could it be that you actually..."
"...Do you still want me to give you living expenses?"
Sakemi Ayako was speechless after being shut down by him in just a few words, but she couldn't hang up the phone, so she got so angry that she used her trump card.
Kazuma Hatori, who was now in a bind: "...You say it."
"Winning over [Six Eyes] is indeed a good idea. I didn't expect you to take the first step successfully and gain his trust."
Sakami Ayako slowly calmed down and was finally able to peacefully continue conveying the patriarch's message to Hatori Kazuma.
"If there's anything I can help with, please let me know, as long as it's not excessive."
"Very good."
Kazuma Hatake immediately opened the [Affection Level] interface, scrolled through it several times to the bottom, and started announcing names from the lowest affection level upwards, listing about ten names in one go.
Regardless of whether they actually plotted against him behind his back, the one with the lowest favorability rating is the one who dislikes him the most, which means they are the most suspicious of having schemed against him before.
For players, the principle of presumption of guilt applies.
"I suspect they're targeting me. Does Your Holiness have any way to resolve this?"
Ayako Sakami: "..."
How did you manage to offend so many people in one go?
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