The Rampaging Lion

This path, entirely paved by Tachibana Kippei himself, was never shown in the future due to various reasons.

However, having already witnessed several different auras, Muneyoshi gradually sensed the difference.

In terms of the similarity of their auras alone, Tachibana Kippei's Beast Aura is completely different from Akutsu's.

The Beast Aura was wild, intense, and malevolent, just as if a ferocious beast were lurking within its body.

Akutsu's aura is even more ferocious, violent, and cold, like a demon returned from hell. If a comparison must be made, Akutsu is actually more similar to the future Rikkai Dai and seaweed.

Tachibana Kippei's aura manifests more closely with Natsume Ryūichi, while its essence is closer to Oni Jūjirō.

However, although Oni Jūjirō's aura was ferocious, he had completely concealed it.

If he doesn't actively reveal his aura, then he is completely concealing it.

Muneyoshi never noticed this when he fought him.

It was only in the final moments, when Oni Jūjirō could no longer maintain perfect control, that this was revealed.

If we say that Tachibana Kippei's Beast Aura is similar to that of Natsume Ryūichi Oni Jūjirō, then...

Doesn't that mean that Tachibana Kippei also possesses the aptitude to awaken the Asura Path?

Is this possibility at least theoretically possible?

However, this thought only flashed through Muneyoshi's mind for a moment.

The conditions for opening the Asura Path are very strict. In the original work, Tachibana Kippei failed, which means that there must have been something he didn't meet.

I want to awaken the Asura Path.

A powerful mental fortitude, an unwavering and indomitable will, the courage to rise from the ashes of hell without fear of death, and a fierce desire for revenge born from a devastating defeat...

Ultimately, there must be an opponent who has awakened the Asura Path, and the mental stimulation from the pressure of death during the battle with them.

These conditions are all indispensable.

It is precisely because of these stringent conditions that even though Mifune Nyudo had a complete training and guidance method in the original work, over the years...

Only Byōdōin Hōō Tokugawa Kazuya were successfully brought together by him.

Duke Watanabe was inspired by the spirit of Byōdōin, and at that time he was in a life-or-death struggle with Byōdōin, which led to his breakthrough.

Someone like Oni Jūjirō, who awakened the Asura Path entirely on his own, is practically a god.

Even in the future of the original work, only Echizen Ryoma, through the protagonist's halo, possesses the Asura Path inherited from his Old Man, as well as the Arakkodai path of Akutsu Jin.

The others all seemed to be a little lacking, not quite qualified.

Now, under the guidance of Mifune Nyudo, Muneyoshi has also embarked on this path, greatly broadening his tennis career.

In other words, he now also has the ability to guide others.

"Should we start guiding Ju now?"

Muneyoshi was very hesitant. In fact, he had already discovered what his opponent was lacking during his continuous battles with Tachibana Kippei.

Aside from his mental strength, which is barely acceptable, everything else is unacceptable!

In particular, while his will was very firm, it did not possess an indomitable quality.

It's worth noting that not long ago, he gave up his tennis career because he felt guilty towards his Chitose.

Such willpower is clearly insufficient.

Since that's the case...

"Ju, have you ever lost?"

Muneyoshi paid no attention to the return ball, ignoring the tennis ball flying past his feet.

"40-15."

At that moment, Muneyoshi's voice came, startling Tachibana Kippei on the opposite side of the court, and even Tachibana An on the referee's bench.

"Ju, have you ever lost?"

Seeing that Tachibana Kippei did not reply, Muneyoshi asked again, his face now devoid of a smile and utterly serious.

Tachibana Kippei frowned, not understanding the meaning behind Muneyoshi's question, but after a moment of silence, he shook his head.

"Very well, then let me hand you your first defeat!"

Muneyoshi's voice carried a chilling undertone, yet his attitude was nonetheless extremely solemn.

You must remember this feeling of failure!

"Hmph, Muneyoshi, do you think you've got me cornered?"

Muneyoshi's attitude stirred a rebellious spirit in Tachibana Kippei. He admitted that Muneyoshi was very capable, but said it was too early to say that he could definitely beat him.

He won't admit it so easily!

"Very good!"

Seeing Tachibana Kippei's attitude, Muneyoshi smiled. If the lion does not yield, then the possibility is even greater.

Bang!

"Game, Saeki Muneyoshi, Score 2-0."

As Muneyoshi began to take things seriously, he also won the second game.

Then, during Muneyoshi's serve, Tachibana Kippei came to the net again, and this time Muneyoshi followed suit.

Bang! -- Bang! Bang!

To make a deeper impression on Tachibana Kippei, Muneyoshi also began engaging in high-speed matches with Tachibana Kippei at the net.

As the referee, Tachibana An even slowed her breathing as she watched Muneyoshi and Tachibana's duel intently.

She had never seen such an amazing net play before.

As Muneyoshi increased his speed again, the pressure on Tachibana Kippei grew, and a frenzied and tense Beast Aura spread throughout the area.

However, such an aura could only slightly slow down Muneyoshi's movements; once Muneyoshi focused his mind a little, he could ignore it.

Suddenly, Muneyoshi's figure, which had been standing opposite him, vanished from Tachibana's sight.

"What!"

With the Beast Aura amplified Tachibana Kippei sensed danger and was startled, realizing something was amiss.

Sure enough, Muneyoshi reappeared the next second.

"If this is all the best you can do in terms of attack, then the game is over!"

Muneyoshi smiled faintly, raised his right arm, and smashed the racket down hard.

A streak of light swept past Tachibana Kippei, the shockwave like a knife, cutting Tachibana Kippei's face painfully.

"Game, Saeki Muneyoshi, score... 3-0."

Tachibana An swallowed hard and announced the score again.

"Muneyoshi, continue!"

After saying that, Tachibana's gaze hardened. She gave Muneyoshi a deep look before returning to the service line.

Bang!

15-0.

Bang!

30-0.

Bang!

On the court, Tachibana Kippei was completely unleashed, and his match against Muneyoshi at the net was exceptionally intense. Both players had considerable power in their tennis shots, and each hit produced a loud thud.

During the rally, a glint of shrewdness flashed in Muneyoshi's eyes as he seized upon another mistake by Ju and swung his racket forcefully.

Bang!

The tennis ball broke through the net with incredible precision and landed on Tachibana Kippei's baseline.

40-0.

However, under Muneyoshi's constant suppression, Tachibana Kippei's aura became increasingly frantic, finally erupting when he went online again.

"Muneyoshi, be careful, don't get hurt!"

Tachibana Kippei took a step forward, his figure already lower than the height of the net.

Bang!

Boom!

Just as Tachibana Kippei finished speaking, a powerful aura erupted from his body.

The Beast Aura that had been suppressed by Muneyoshi finally rebounded.

The Lion King represents courage, resilience, and strength; it is a majestic king.

Even under immense pressure, he would fight back whenever he had the slightest chance.

The thin, dark red aura that had originally been swirling around Tachibana Kippei's body has now transformed into a Tachibana Kippei torrent, encircling him.

These crimson auras emanated terrifying fluctuations!

Moreover, as soon as it appeared, it began to spread outwards, entangling everything in its path, and a dangerous aura swept across the entire area.

"Ha, you've finally transformed!"

The originally scattered energy was compressed and fused by Tachibana Kippei, and now it erupted, becoming somewhat similar to the state of selflessness.

However, compared to the peaceful State of Selflessness, Tachibana Kippei's Beast Aura was not only astonishing in its power, but also far more dangerous!

Originally, Tachibana Kippei was completely passive, but after unleashing the Beast Aura of his transformed state, he regained the initiative for a moment.

Having seized the initiative in the attack, Tachibana Kippei proactively chose to drop the ball, flicking his wrist to send it soaring over the net.

However, Muneyoshi moved quickly and arrived at the net as well.

With a gentle flick of the same racket, the tennis ball barely cleared the net.

"Rampaging Mighty Lion!"

Bang!

This is the moment when Tachibana Kippei, her racket striking the tennis ball overhead.

The tennis ball instantly deformed, its Beast Aura enveloping it, transforming it into a crimson beam that slammed towards Muneyoshi's baseline.

The tennis ball crossed the baseline and hit the iron net behind Muneyoshi. After bouncing twice on the ground, the falling tennis ball went still.

"Brother scores, 40:15."

P. S.: "The extra chapter is finished. I worked overtime until after 10 pm tonight, which was indeed a bit late. Please continue to vote and support me in the new month."

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I originally estimated that I could finish writing this extra chapter in the afternoon, but I had too many things to do. I worked overtime until after 10 p. m. and didn't get home until 11 p. m. Then I rushed to write it, and it's only now that I'm posting it.

I apologize for the time constraint.

September is here, so there might not be as many updates in Danyang as in August.

August is summer vacation, so although I'm usually busy, I still have time to slack off. But once school starts, it'll be really hard. However, I can still manage to update around 5,000 words a day, and then I'll see how things go and maybe do a big update later.

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