It could only be considered a knockoff...
And if the terrifying power within Yingcao were fully unleashed, she probably would not fear even if all four Oni Kings came at her together.
It was just that she did not know how to use it. However... during these past two days at the hotel, Mei had not merely been resting and recuperating... she had also taught Yingcao the Inch Heart Fist.
Although one or two short days had not been enough for Yingcao to learn it, Mei had not taught her bit by bit. Instead... she had directly passed it on to Yingcao through magic, like an enlightenment transmission.
However... that had made Hiyoumaru angry for a day or two...
Because a magician's direct transmission went through... the mouth. But no matter what, Yingcao had learned the Inch Heart Fist in just a few minutes because of it.
"But... even if Master says so, I..."
Even so, Yingcao was still somewhat afraid.
"...All right! I'll have Yuyuko keep an eye on you. Go fight boldly without worry! And even if you really die, your Master can revive you perfectly."
"Th-this... all right!"
Though she was still scared, Master had already put it that way, so Yingcao did not know how to refuse.
But... could she really defeat the legendary Shuten Doji with the martial arts Master had taught her?
Although... she had heard from her mother that when her grandmother was young... she had charged alone into the Oni and beaten up all four Oni Kings.
"Oh, right, I haven't given you a gift for becoming my disciple yet... Here, this is for you!" Looking at the uneasy Yingcao before her, Mei was not worried in the slightest. Even if Yingcao died, she could revive her, so what was there