A Master-Disciple Battle Worth Savoring

"Hmm, was this the remastered version's power scaling, following the original storyline?"

Flender set the story aside and nodded in satisfaction.

Although Starry Sky Garou still existed, the fights had been enhanced based on the original. There were no crude scenes of Saitama defeating him by farting or sneezing, nor was there any ridiculous moment where a tiny pebble single-handedly killed Garou while he cried, "Boo-hoo-hoo, Snot-nosed Bear."

There were still cosmic battles and nuclear radiation, but they did not endanger everyone. Garou had not truly killed anyone either, having been forcibly corrected by Saitama.

Overall, Flender had finally enjoyed the ultimate reading experience he had wished for in his previous life: the original story's plot, remade with exquisite artwork. It was largely consistent with the impression he had gotten from the early parts.

"So it really was a story from a parallel world~"

[Zephyr: It is truly rare to see a world even more dangerous than mine.]

[Dumbledore: Turmoil comparable to Zephyr's world, combined with the high-risk individuals from Yukinari's world, as well as the emergence of anomalous monsters... What a terrifying world, Mr. Bang.]

[Samuel Oak: If I remember correctly, Mr. Bang, your world is a postwar world? As expected, there are only losers in war.]

[Bang: Ahem, while that is indeed true, there is no need for such sympathy. In the early years, my world was still quite peaceful. It is only that it will become increasingly dangerous in the future, with monsters appearing frequently.

We originally did not know what was going on, but now it seems there is only one reason—God, and those influenced by God.]

[Flender: That is true. It looks dangerous, but once you know the information, resolving it is quite simple. Mr. Bang, how long has the Hero Association been established on your side?]

[Bang: About three months.]

[Zephyr: Saitama appeared three years after the story began, but in reality, he should undergo his true transformation within one or two years.]

[Samuel Oak: Indeed. With someone who truly possesses a hero's heart like that, the dangers in your world will be easy to resolve, Mr. Bang.]

[Bang: That may be so, but Saitama has not yet grown strong. This old man should not disturb him. It would be terrible if I affected his future.]

[Flender: Then, Elder Bang, focus on training Garou.

If that boy truly grows up, he will be no less formidable than Boros, the Dominator of the Universe.]

[Bang: I will do my best.]

[Master Shifu: I never expected that the one Master Oogway was waiting for would actually be a panda!?

But every cause has its effect. Back then, the panda clan saved Master Oogway, and in the future, the position of Dragon Warrior will belong to a panda. Everything is predetermined.]

[Bang: What panda? Is Master Shifu talking about your disciple? Let me ask out of curiosity: did your disciple also betray his master?]

[Master Shifu: ...]

[Master Shifu: Yes. I failed to teach him properly.]

[Dumbledore: ...]

[Samuel Oak: Disciples can be rather frightening sometimes.]

[Flender: Indeed.]

Flender thought of the original plot. It seemed that Shrek Academy's students were more dangerous than its teachers. What primitive, brutal education.

[Zephyr: Everyone walks a different path. You say you failed to teach him properly, but can either side truly absolve themselves of all responsibility?]

The only example of a teacher who had arguably betrayed his student stepped forward to say something fair.

[Uncle Chan: Aiyaa, every one of you is talking about things Uncle does not understand.

Still, being able to see the future is useful. It is just that Uncle has too many things to deal with now!]

[Flender: Ahem, @Master Shifu @Uncle Chan, could you make your stories public? The others still do not know about you.]

...Everyone was catching up on the show...

[Zephyr: @Master Shifu, you spoiled that disciple of yours too much while also placing extremely high expectations on him.

But what truly caused the split was the imbalance in his heart, born from having his hopes unanswered and falling short.]

[Dumbledore: It does not necessarily have to be the Dragon Warrior. I think the Snow Leopard Warrior would also be quite suitable.]

[Flender: Speaking of which, Master Shifu, where are you on your timeline?]

[Master Shifu: I know, I know. My excessive concern affected him.

@Flender, Tai Lung has just gone mad, and Master Oogway stopped him.]

[Flender: In that case, you still have plenty of opportunities. If I remember correctly, Tai Lung was imprisoned for twenty years. You can go see him and talk him through it.

In truth, Master Shifu, you are not merely Tai Lung's master. You are more like his father.

Even if this betrayal wounded both of your hearts, there will be no outcome without communication.]

[Bang: That is indeed true. If a disciple does not know better, then as his master, no matter how reluctant you are to strike, you must still beat some sense into him.

Onii-chan once beat me awake when I was nothing more than a thug full of malice.]

[Zephyr: Fists are the best way to open one another's hearts.]

[Uncle Chan: What this Zephyr fellow says is right. Disobedient children need a good knocking.]

[Dumbledore: But you cannot be overly harsh and demanding either.]

[Samuel Oak: Still, having a fight really is the best method.]

Aside from Dumbledore, who still believed that punishing Tom once had been his own fault, everyone else agreed that a beating was in order.

Zephyr had fought Kizaru, Bang had fought Armored Garou, Professor Oak had fought Blue, and Uncle would beat Jackie Chan whenever something happened.

Flender, however, rarely stayed silent. Thinking carefully, based on the plot, his teaching ability seemed to be the lowest. He had not even had a master-disciple battle.

[Master Shifu: I think I understand now. Tai Lung should be waiting for me to visit him.]

The world of Kung Fu Panda was doing fairly well, without any particularly major trouble. After all, Master Oogway, the ceiling of that world's strength, had remained in the Jade Palace. Only after discovering a promising successor capable of taking his place did he fake his death and leave.

The only thing worth noting was that Master Shifu realized Lord Shen's massacre of Panda Village had likely occurred several years ago.

[Master Shifu: If the future Dragon Warrior, Po, is already at the foot of the mountain, then Panda Village has already been slaughtered.

If Master Oogway knew about this, he would not know how heartbroken he would be.]

[Flender: Such is fate. If Lord Shen had not listened to the prophecy that he would be defeated by a black-and-white animal, he would not have massacred Panda Village. Po would not have come to the Jade Palace, would not have learned kung fu, and ultimately would not have defeated him.]

[Dumbledore: Prophecies... Their very existence makes them impossible to ignore. Whether one values them or disregards them, all of it may push them toward coming true.]

[Master Shifu: Although I already know how terrifying Po's talent is, if I take him in even a day earlier, I can nurture him better.

Of course, before that, I need to deal with Tai Lung's matter first.]

[Ding! The fate lines of group members Bang, Master Shifu, and Uncle Chan have changed.]

[Basic Gift Pack distributed.]