Five-Color Team
Come to think of it, Si Ming had never heard of any gang daring to act arrogantly on Tsinghua or Peking University. Universities are the face of the local government and are of paramount importance for maintaining public order. If a scandal involving gang members infiltrating a campus were to occur, the Public Security Bureau, the Education Bureau, and even the mayor and party secretary would be held responsible.
What makes Su State University even more superior is that it is full of experts. Not to mention the professors, lecturers, doctors and scholars, even the students are full of hidden talents. If you shout "Someone is going to kill someone," a hundred or so experts will rush out in a minute and surround the enemy so that they have no way to escape.
Murong Qing suddenly spoke up, "Count me in too."
Yu Shuying glanced at her in surprise, then snorted and said, "What, the dignified Murong Junzi is willing to condescend to help a gangster like me? Don't you think you're dirtying your hands?"
Ignoring the sarcastic tone in the conversation, Murong Qing calmly retorted, "First of all, I am not some noble person; like ordinary citizens, I also hope for a peaceful and stable society. Secondly, cracking down on gangsters is a good thing for the country and its people, and it's definitely not dirty. Finally, I've investigated your Green Snake Gang. Compared to other gangs, your Green Snake Gang is indeed a breath of fresh air, exploiting less and implementing anti-drug policies. Anyway, this part still needs to be managed, so it's better to hand it over to relatively better managers."
"Oh, so you can compromise too. I thought a champion of justice like you would insist on eradicating all gangs and sweeping away all the dark side of society."
"From a long-term perspective, that's true. But you have to eat one bite at a time. The idea that you can fill your stomach just by eating the last bite is a joke. Focus on the present, do what you can, instead of being unrealistic and chasing castles in the air."
Three years ago, Murong Qing might have thought the same way, but people always grow. After experiencing so much, if Murong Qing's mind were still the same as before, wouldn't he be like those old monsters in cultivation novels who have lived for hundreds or thousands of years, but whose words and actions are still at the level of street thugs?
It was that same straightforward and irrefutable logic again. Yu Shuying clicked her tongue blatantly, but didn't refuse Murong Qing. Instead, she said, "You offered to help me, so I don't owe you any favors."
Murong Qing magnanimous. "Consider it a favor I owe you."
Yu Shuying said somewhat angrily, "Don't underestimate me. I'm not that shameless!"
"I'm sorry, that's not what I meant."
Si Ming observed the exchange between the two, sighing inwardly that it was precisely because Yu Shuying was not shameless enough that she was at a disadvantage in the verbal battle.
When facing a gentleman like Murong Qing, one must either be open and honest, using open strategies against open strategies, or completely abandon everything, throwing away all dignity and morality. As for Yu Shuying's current half-baked shamelessness, she will only become more embarrassed and powerless to fight back.
However, this is a matter of personal State of Mind, and outsiders cannot interfere. Unless there is an appropriate time, saying it to someone's face will only intensify their inner demons.
Liu Qingqing said, "Many hands make light work. I'll help too. Even if we can't fight them head-on, we can still shoot arrows from the rear."
Hongdou looked around as if she had just woken up from a dream. "Hey, hey, am I the only one left? We all came together, so of course we should all go together. Don't leave me alone. I'm pretty strong now, I should be able to take care of some thugs, right?"
In the end, she lost her confidence, having wasted her Peak Spirit Transformation cultivation. However, apart from Si Ming, the others present were unaware of this, and because the gap was too large, they couldn't perceive Hongdou's true cultivation level. They didn't feel anything was wrong, since Hongdou never practiced martial arts and her dull appearance was far from that of a martial artist, giving the impression of being a burden to her comrades on the battlefield.
Yu Shuying reminded you, "To avoid retaliation later, I suggest you disguise yourselves well. I found a few makeup artists in the gang. They are the exclusive makeup artists of the famous underground rock band 'Yama's Ghostly Wail'. I guarantee that after the makeup is done, even you yourselves won't recognize yourselves."
Upon hearing that it was related to a rock band, Si Ming immediately pictured a group of young people with a "Shamate" style and the legendary "Buried Love Lineage"—their makeup skills were indeed devilish.
He shook his head vigorously, trying to shake off the ideas that would lower his sanity, and hurriedly said, "Let us design this look ourselves. After all, it concerns our image, and it will become a black mark on our history if it comes up again. Anyway, we're just dealing with a bunch of gang thugs, so a simple mask will do. I don't believe they have the sharp eyesight to remember our build and fighting style."
Murong Qing said, "It's best to be cautious. If they discover our identities, they won't be able to do anything to us, and they might retaliate against our friends, which would be troublesome."
Several ideas for a disguise flashed through Si Ming's mind, such as an American superhero or a Japanese Sailor Moon...
He casually remarked, "There are five of us in total, why don't we just form a Five-Color Team?"
Chapter 424 Five-Color Team
"Five-Color Team?"
Seeing everyone's curiosity, Si Ming gave a brief explanation, though he didn't think they would agree. After all, this Five-Color Team format was just too awkward, like the embarrassing history of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), something that would only make people want to roll on the ground in embarrassment.
Many people's impression of the Five-Color Team is that of five guys wearing leather jackets and pants and masks, each with their own exclusive color—because the clothing is uniform, it's impossible to tell who is who without using colors.
However, this is just the original five-color team, a narrow definition. Later, after it was popularized, it was used in various works. For example, in "Saint Seiya", Seiya is red, Ikki is blue, Shun is pink, Hyoga is white, and Shiryu is green.
In Sailor Moon, Usagi Tsukino is rainbow-colored, Ami Mizuno is blue, Rei Hino is red, Makoto Kino is green, Minako Aino is orange.
In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3, the concept of the Five-Color Team is directly reflected in the names of the Stands: Jotaro Kujo's Star Platinum, Noriaki Kakyoin Hierophant Green, Avdol's Magician's Red, Joseph Joestar's Hermit Purple, and Polnareff's Silver Chariot.
At this stage, the role of color is no longer just to distinguish identities, but more importantly, to deepen the impression of the characters on the audience. For example, blue usually indicates a calm personality and uses abilities related to water, red usually indicates a fiery personality and uses abilities related to fire, pink usually indicates a naturally cute and innocent personality, and black usually indicates a somewhat scheming and dark personality.
Si Ming originally proposed the Five-Color Team out of sheer morbid humor; in his view, no normal person would agree to such a proposal.
But he forgot one thing: there are no tokusatsu films in this world. Because masters can achieve magical effects with their martial arts skills, they don't need cheap special effects at all. Moreover, as long as one's martial arts skills are strong enough, everyone can become a hero without the help of black technology. Therefore, people don't have the concept that tokusatsu films are equivalent to children's films. On the contrary, they find the concept of the Five-Color Team very novel.
Hongdou clapped her hands and said, "That's a great idea! It can conceal our identity and highlight our personality, leaving a lasting impression. I can help with the costume design."
Liu Qingqing said, "I have no objection, it doesn't matter what I wear."
Yu Shuying pouted and said, "I choose black. I can't stand those bright red and green colors."
Si Ming hadn't expected everyone to agree so easily. The thought of becoming the embodiment of a certain color filled him with an indescribable sense of shame. He quickly advised, "Everyone, please think it over again. Don't make a decision so hastily. This concerns your image, so you should be more cautious."
He turned his gaze to Murong Qing, confident that the mature class monitor could easily grasp the consequences of such an act. She knew that a single misstep could become a lifelong stain, and the steady and reliable Murong Qing would not condone such an improper behavior.
"A hero in the darkness... how wonderful!"
However, Murong Qing's face showed an expression of being moved; this was not just a matter of wavering, but a complete shift towards agreement.
Oh no! Si Ming slapped his forehead, almost forgetting that his squad leader had always admired heroes since they first met, and had even been quite impressed when he learned that Si Ming was a member of the Mohist Knight Guard.
"From a very young age, I've dreamed of becoming a chivalrous hero, someone who helps the weak and punishes the wicked, upholding justice and fighting for the greater good. This is different from the Mohist Knight Guard). Doing good deeds isn't about carrying out missions, but simply about helping others and acting in accordance with my own sense of justice. However, I worried that becoming famous would affect my daily life, and there would be many things I couldn't do on my own, so I kept putting this idea aside. Now, with your reminder, I've suddenly realized something!"
Murong Qing's tone grew increasingly excited, her eyes sparkling. "I was so foolish before. Since I wasn't acting for fame, I could have easily assumed another identity. By day, I could have been a diligent student, and by night, a chivalrous hero. Besides, I'm not alone now; I have reliable companions. I can definitely fulfill my past wishes. Can you help me?"
Liu Qingqing said, "Of course, we are good friends."
Hongdou said, "Although I'm not very good at fighting, the class monitor is a good person. Just ask if you can do it."
Yu Shuying said, "Since you're willing to help me, I don't want to owe you a favor. However, in return, you must help me deal with the Green Snake Gang's enemies. I guarantee that the targets will be those who are utterly wicked and deserve their fate."
In the end, only Si Ming was left, but everyone else had already agreed, so what could he say? He could only blame himself for misjudging one thing: no matter what they had experienced or how mature they appeared, they were, in the end, a group of college freshmen, at the age of youthful passion, and doing foolish things was the privilege of this age.
"Okay, but let me make this clear first, bodysuits are just too ugly; this kind of clothing is absolutely unacceptable."
Murong Qing blushed slightly and spat, "Who would wear a tight-fitting suit to be a hero? That's too shameful! Even if someone like that is a hero, he's a perverted one."