The earnest Kuang Jin and Hajimi had gone missing?
Surprise first crossed Xia Xi's face, then his expression gradually grew serious.
Kuang Jin might usually be a bit dim, knowing only how to bury his head in his food.
Hajimi might usually call him "second senior brother" and "bastard senior brother" without a shred of respect.
But...
Kuang Jin, who always looked at him with admiration.
And Sanemi, who was soft all over except for his stubborn mouth.
They were juniors he had put real care into training.
Under the pressure of the increasingly deep aura of Xia Xi's Breathing Style,
Ubuyashiki and the Intelligence Agent immediately found even breathing somewhat difficult.
It was just then.
Two hands landed almost simultaneously on Xia Xi's left and right shoulders.
"Calm down, Xia Xi."
"Please take a deep breath, Xia Xi."
Tengen and Kanae urged him at the same time.
And at some point, Sabito had darted between Xia Xi and Ubuyashiki.
He activated [Waterfall Breathing], doing his best to help the two behind him withstand the invisible pressure from the [Strongest of the Current Era].
Shinjuro and Gyomei also shouted at the same time.
"Kurumaji/Mr. Xia Xi, don't act rashly! Let's hear the details first. Something hasn't necessarily happened to them!"
Seeing everyone spring into action,
Kazetoriin, who had also risen to his feet, stopped in his tracks.
Well, it looks like I won't need to do anything, then.
As everyone tried to soothe Xia Xi in their own way,
the boy finally took a deep breath, doing his best to settle himself.
He nodded at the Intelligence Agent, whose complexion looked rather poor.
"All right, tell us the details first."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki also gave the man a gentle smile.
"It's all right, Kamijo. Xia Xi won't hurt you. Please, speak