Chapter 209: You Are Actually a Good Person
"There is still some time before the Martial Arts Tournament begins, so there is no need to rush."
Bang looked at Satoru Suzuki and continued calmly, "Now that you have already mastered your sword techniques, it is time for us to leave this place."
Hearing that they were leaving immediately, Satoru spoke at once.
"Please allow me to bid farewell to Master Kamikaze first."
"Go ahead."
Bang waved his hand.
After watching Satoru properly say goodbye to Atomic Samurai, Bang led him away from the mountain residence and returned to the dojo in City Z.
Not long after they arrived, the Hero Association released a new notice.
Someone had recently been hunting heroes.
Attached to the notice was a photograph of the culprit.
The moment Bang saw the person in the photo, his expression changed drastically.
Satoru noticed it at once and stepped forward with concern.
"Master, do you know this person?"
Bang did not intend to hide it from him.
"His name is Garou."
The old man's gaze remained fixed on the photo.
"Like you, he was once my disciple."
For a moment, Bang seemed to sink into old memories.
After a short silence, he continued, "But it seems he has now completely strayed onto an evil path."
His voice became heavier.
"In that case, as his master, I will personally bring him back."
As he spoke, Bang prepared to stand.
Satoru could feel the pain and conflict hidden beneath his master's calm appearance.
But he did not stop him.
Because he could also feel Bang's firm resolve.
Night gradually fell.
After leaving the mountain, Satoru rode his bicycle and prepared to return home.
City Z.
Pingnan Park.
Beneath the dim streetlights, Garou stood alone on the small path.
He was waiting for his target.
Mumen Rider.
But before that target arrived, several figures appeared behind him.
One of them sneered.
"Finally found you."
The burly man beside him confirmed again, "That's him, right?"
Hearing the voices behind him, Garou turned around.
A wicked smile appeared on his face.
"Here for revenge?"
His gaze landed on one of them.
"Tanktop Vegetarian, you barely escaped with your life last time, yet you came all the way back to deliver yourself to me."
Garou's grin widened.
"What a cute idiot."
As he spoke, he looked at the group of muscular men behind him.
"As for the muscleheads you brought along, don't think any of you are going home alive."
His body leaned forward.
"Die."
The moment the word fell, Garou lunged toward them.
But in the next instant, someone stepped out from within the group.
With a single punch, that person caught Garou off guard and sent him flying backward.
When Garou regained his balance, he finally saw the newcomer clearly.
S Class Rank 16.
Tanktop Master.
"Thanks for taking care of my underlings."
"S Class?"
Garou's eyes lit up with excitement.
"I really hooked a big fish this time. Now this gets my blood pumping!"
Facing Garou's excitement, Tanktop Master did not waste words.
He threw a heavy punch straight into the ground.
The earth around them shattered.
Garou's body swayed uncontrollably from the impact.
Tanktop Master seized the opening. He crossed his arms in front of him and charged forward with the force of a raging bull.
"Tanktop Tackle!"
Garou was struck and sent flying into the air.
But he quickly twisted his body midair, dispersing part of the impact before landing lightly on the ground.
Is this guy really human?
Tanktop Master could not help muttering inwardly.
Seeing Garou stand up again, he threw another punch with full power.
This time, his fist struck Garou's face.
But at the same moment, Garou's twisting body threw a counterpunch that landed directly on Tanktop Master's jaw.
"I used it subconsciously."
Garou clicked his tongue, his expression darkening.
"That old man's face keeps flashing through my mind. I really didn't want to use this."
His hands shifted into a stance.
It was the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.
In the next moment, countless strikes poured onto Tanktop Master's body.
The final blow sent him crashing into the wall at the side, embedding him deep into it.
"I didn't expect an S Class Hero to fall to his knees."
"Don't get cocky."
Tanktop Master struggled to stand.
"I was just a little surprised."
But his slightly trembling legs had already revealed the truth.
Garou sneered.
"Then stay there and watch."
His eyes swept toward the tanktop crew.
"Watch your companions all die at the hands of the Monster Garou."
With that, he rushed toward the muscular men.
Those people did not retreat either.
They all charged forward.
"There are so many of us! You think you can win?"
Before the words could fully leave their mouths, Garou had already plunged into the crowd.
His fists swung.
Blood sprayed with every impact.
Screams and cries for help rang through the park without pause.
Then Satoru Suzuki arrived on his bicycle.
Seeing the newcomer, Garou finally stopped.
He casually tossed the man in his hand aside.
When he saw Mumen Rider again, he could not help recalling what had happened in the deep mountains that day.
But Garou quickly recovered.
He grinned and laughed loudly.
"Mumen Rider."
His voice carried open excitement.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
Satoru looked at Garou.
Bang's words and expression flashed through his mind.
At that moment, Satoru had already made his decision.
"Are you trying to hunt me?"
His voice was calm.
"Then let me tell you in advance."
Satoru placed his hand on the hilt at his waist.
"I won't show mercy."
Hearing this, Garou only sneered.
"That's for the best."
His eyes fixed on the sword at Satoru's waist.
"Then draw your sword. I want to see your swordsmanship with my own eyes."
Facing that provocation, Satoru leaned down slightly.
His fingers closed around the hilt.
Then he drew the sword from its sheath.
Brilliant light immediately burst from the edge.
"Breath of Light, Third Form."
Amidst the radiance, Satoru held his sword in one hand.
"Roaming!"
His figure shot forward like an arrow released from a bow.
So fast.
Garou's pupils tightened.
He's not even on the same level as Tanktop Master.
With only one glance, Garou could feel the gap between them.
Within the brilliant light, he saw Satoru's sword approaching.
Garou raised both hands and moved them rapidly, instinctively using the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist to counterattack.
Against someone else, it might have worked.
But his opponent was Satoru Suzuki.
Satoru had also comprehended the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.
Naturally, he could counter it.
His sword moved skillfully, neutralizing Garou's force.
Then one strike landed on Garou's abdomen.
Garou was sent flying.
After flipping several times in the air, he landed on the ground.
But a crimson stain had already spread across his stomach.
The moment Garou lowered his head, he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Shock filled his heart.
If that had been the sword's edge just now, he might have been cut in half.
Even so, Garou stubbornly shouted, "Didn't you say you wouldn't show mercy?"
His eyes burned with anger.
"Why did you use the back of the sword?"
Facing his provocation, Satoru only asked calmly, "Didn't you also avoid killing anyone?"
Those words struck directly at Garou's heart.
Garou immediately retorted angrily, "I didn't kill them because I want them to live forever in fear!"
His expression twisted into a fierce grin.
"Fear of me, the Monster Garou!"
Satoru shook his head.
"Stop deceiving yourself."
His voice was gentle, but there was no hesitation in it.
"I can see it."
"You are actually a good person."
Garou's expression stiffened.
Satoru continued, "Although I don't know why you are doing this, I believe you have your own reasons."
"But I still cannot accept you hurting others for no reason."
He lifted his sword again.
"So I will arrest you here."
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