This time, Tetsuhiro pressed down with just his index finger and knocked the powerful side kick back!
Kogure staggered violently, nearly falling as the sudden, immense force twisted him off balance.
It took all his strength to steady himself. His face darkened, and he said nothing, as though he had begun doubting himself.
Tetsuhiro yawned. "You can't kick me there. Come on, keep going."
"No! That's impossible! Again!" Kogure roared, abruptly stepping back before gathering his strength and charging forward!
He leaped high, twisting his waist through a full 360-degree turn!
An aerial whip kick!
The wind arrived before he did!
His gleaming black leather shoe whistled through the air toward Tetsuhiro's head once again!
Clearly, Kogure intended to kill him and would settle for nothing less!
"Hey, have you got any manners? Get that stinking foot over here."
Still using his index finger, Tetsuhiro flicked it casually along the side of the leather shoe, guiding Kogure to the left. Kogure lost control in midair and flew past him.
Bang!
He slammed into the floor, landing flat on his face.
Tetsuhiro even found time to move the bouquet to a table farther away.
"Wow! He's so strong! I don't know exactly how strong, but he's definitely strong!"
"This Mr. Li really hides his talents."
The elderly woman hurried over to help him up.
"Get away!" Kogure shoved her aside and slowly rose, his face so dark it looked ready to turn completely black.
As far as he was concerned, his opponent had some ability but was winning through technique alone. That applied to their earlier exchanges, too. That fellow named Li must have been barely holding on. Otherwise, why hadn't he attacked?
Kogure completely ignored the woman who had shown concern for him. He focused entirely on Tetsuhiro, quietly adjusting