Once again, Kuroko Shirai, whose plan to stick up with her sister failed, came to the barber shop, intending to make herself more beautiful and charming.
Because he always gets his hair cut here, he and the barber sister are already very familiar with each other. During the casual chat, Heizi accidentally revealed that he was "trapped in love", which made the barber sister chuckle.
"As expected of a junior high school student, Heizi has reached such an age. What kind of boy is he?" she asked.
Heizi's cheeks turned red: "No, that's not what happened. It's not what you think, sister."
"What's that like?"
Heizi was speechless and changed the subject: "Sister, how did you and your husband get together? How did he pursue you?"
The hairdresser sister's smile was a bit shy, she hesitated for a moment, then she said a few words close to Heizi's ear, which made Heizi's eyes widen instantly.
"Charming, charming, charming potion?!"
"Hush - Heizi, don't talk about this matter everywhere, and that kind of thing can only be used as an aid when two people understand each other's feelings. It is against the law to use it indiscriminately."
Heizi swallowed. Is the world of adults so tempting?
Just as she was about to ask more questions, the TV in the store switched to a carousel of campus news, which suddenly attracted her attention - "Recently, in Academy City Seventh School District, a club organization 'Karate Club' established by students can be described as
Everyone knows it, and many students are very curious about it. Our campus reporter interviewed the club leader and freshman classmate Langsen Badang at noon today. The following is the situation at the scene. "
The TV screen switched, and a dignified and smiling Ji Xing appeared on the screen, causing Heizi's teeth to creak and rub together for an instant.
"This guy..."
"What? Does Heizi know him?" The barber sister heard this and looked over.
Heizi gritted his teeth and nodded. As a student of the 7th school district, a member of the discipline committee, and the president of the karate club, Ji Xing, she naturally knew that the delinquent was becoming more and more despicable.
On the TV, the reporter asked: "Hello, President Langsen. I am Jiangcun, a reporter from the Academy Weekly. We have compiled some questions about the karate club from students. Do you have time now to answer your questions?
"
Ji Xing nodded: "Of course, please."
Reporter: "Thank you, President Langsen, for your cooperation. If there is any offense, please forgive me. First of all, it is an issue that everyone is very concerned about. There have been rumors that the karate club is actually a bad club, and we have noticed that among those who have joined the karate club
One requirement is that you are not allowed to dye your hair, but you always have a streak of red in the front of your hair, why not set an example?"
"I'm setting an example." Ji Xing said with a smile: "What's the first impression students have of bad people? Colorful hair, gold chains that fade when soaked in water, and a scattered and swaying posture.
Among them, hair is the most susceptible to accidental damage, and many people dye their hair just out of love for beauty. And I am standing here, do you think I look like a delinquent?"
"You are what you are! (Unlike!)"
Heizi and the reporter instantly gave opposite answers. When they met the barber sister's strange look, Heizi looked at Ji Xing's gentle temperament on TV and hummed: "You really know how to disguise."
Ji Xing smiled and said: "This is also the function of karate. After practicing karate for a long time, we will naturally straighten our backs and be full of energy. When walking on the road, no one will think you are bad because of your appearance.
.
I also have the same requirements for the members. As long as the karate assessment reaches Level 2, you can dye your hair at will, but not vice versa.
As for everyone thinking that we are a bad society, this is a deep-rooted misunderstanding. There is no way, some people in the society, including me, have indeed almost or had the experience of doing something wrong, and they always repent.
It makes people distrustful, so currently our community is also actively changing everyone's inherent opinions.
Last week we organized an activity for female club members to go to the orphanage to accompany the children, and three days ago I personally led a team to go to the nursing home to do volunteer work. In the future, in addition to practicing karate, we will continue to carry out more similar activities!"
Kuroko knew it, because her heartless friend Saten Ruiko was also in the queue heading to the orphanage. I really couldn't figure it out.
He did a good job and acted as if he was abiding by the law, but during this period the disciplinary committee caught many conflicts involving the karate club.
This time the reporter asked what she was thinking, and Ji Xing replied: "So more than a week ago, when the number of members reached 1,000, I decided to stop recruiting for the sake of management.
When there are more people, there will always be various conflicts, such as the revenge of the unscrupulous gangs who have been absorbed by us, the ridicule of those who look down on karate abilities, or the bad habits of the members that are difficult to change... I also hope that these situations can be gradually improved, but at present
It seems that there is still a long way to go.”
He showed a helpless smile, and the reporter nodded in understanding: "But according to statistics, since the establishment of the karate club, the number of adverse conflicts in the Seventh School District has indeed decreased. The discipline committee members may have to thank President Langsen for this."
"Should be done."
Creak, creak - Heizi gritted his teeth.
"Then I noticed that President Langmori just said a word - Level 2. It is said that in the karate club assessment, President Langmori did not follow the white belt and black belt grading system of the Japanese karate gym. Instead, he divided the karate levels like those with abilities.
Divided into Level 0 to Level 6, is this a benchmark against ability users?"
"How is that possible?" Ji Xing said with a smile: "I said that Karate Level 5 is as powerful as seven superpowers. Does anyone believe it? Haha.
The establishment of this hierarchical system is firstly because the hierarchical system of karate gyms that requires years of practice is not suitable for us.
Secondly...just to give everyone a good time.
The vast majority of people who join the karate club are Level 0, incompetent people, and it is difficult for people with abilities to empathize with those who are incompetent. No matter how much we say, "It doesn't matter," it's useless. We would rather improve our levels.
But if it doesn’t work, I can only use the karate level to get by.”
Heizi was startled. Is it difficult to empathize...?
"Let me say one more thing here." Ji Xing added: "Currently, the karate club is also actively connecting with some research institutes and companies. I hope that in the future we can achieve cooperation in recommending high-level karate members for employment, guarding, security, transportation...
Of course, it’s still early to say this when most of them are Level 0.”
——The interview continues, ten minutes later——
"I can feel President Langsen's confidence in the karate club, and I wish the karate club will get better and better." The reporter said: "Then the last question is also the one that everyone is most concerned about - we all know the rapid development of the karate club.
It is inseparable from the urban legend of a 'black organization', and there are even rumors that President Langsen is the legendary junior high school student. This..."
"It's just a rumor." Ji Xing interrupted the reporter's question for the first time on TV and said: "Urban legends are just urban legends. I am an incompetent person, and I have no ability to destroy evil organizations. Please don't believe it. More
Stop spreading it, it has caused me a lot of trouble."
"It's because of the confidentiality agreement..."
"That's nonsense. There really is a confidentiality agreement. Those guys who leaked secrets on the forum have been arrested long ago." Ji Xing interrupted again: "How can there be evil organizations in Academy City? Our city is stable.
And peaceful.
I am indeed just an ordinary incompetent person who has learned a little karate, hoping to help everyone burn off their strong energy and have a healthier body, that’s all.”
"Is that so...Okay, thank you..."
"Ordinary? Hehe, you are not ordinary..." Heizi murmured. Will an ordinary incompetent person be summoned by the chairman? "What secret... does this guy... have... it really makes people care."
"Heizi, you reacted so violently, it couldn't be this person..." The barber sister looked at Heizi's expression and suddenly came closer and said.
Heizi was shocked and denied: "How is that possible?! Humans don't like apes!"
…
"Ha, it's really yours." Sitting opposite Ji Xing, Mugino Shenli laughed and said: "While saying that he is just an ordinary incompetent person, while letting his test results quietly circulate in the company, those guys will only become more
I think you are unfathomable."
Flanda clapped her fingers: "100 meters in 5 seconds, punching power of 2385 pounds, kicking power of 5520 pounds, reaction speed of 063 seconds, explosive power... Which one of the endings makes you look like an ordinary person?"
"There are wind-up bandages, I still hold on to them." Ji Xing said with a smile: "I also want to give everyone some hope. When you reach Karate Level 3, after some physical adjustments, you can use the wind-up bandages at a cost, as well as ordinary ability users.
It’s a battle.”
"Level 3? In the end, I only have level 2. How long will it take for those guys to practice to reach level 3?"
"You are lacking in innate development, and you are indeed very weak." Ji Xing said.
Two knives were inserted into Flanda's chest, directly breaking her defense. She turned her grief and anger into appetite and lowered her head to eat... This meal was the third meal that Ji Xing and the props had together. The reason was to celebrate Mugino's legs.
The injury healed...it was still Ji Xing's treat.
"After this news is broadcast, there should be a lot more people paying attention to you. Oh, thank you for knowing the existence of ANBU and you can still say that Academy City is a stable and peaceful place. Last week we completely destroyed the leak research institute
Did I tell you about it?"
Mugino Shenli was eating and said casually: "If you encounter any trouble, for the sake of these three meals, I can cook the fish for free. If you are in trouble, you have to prepare another 5 million."
"I'll cook the offal fish myself."
Ji Xing said: "But there are indeed a lot of friends who care about me recently. There is a place called the 'Arena', do you know?"
Mugino Shenli frowned in confusion, while Frenda became energetic again: "Well, it is an underground duel organization, and many people will watch the game through the underground network and gamble and place bets.
Rumor has it that it is different from Academy City's hierarchy. The strongest ability users are selected purely based on their combat prowess. As an incompetent person, I was even invited~ I will receive a high bounty if I win. In the end, because I can't use explosives, I
Didn’t participate.”
"Ah, you know so much, Frenda." Mugino Shenli said sadly.
Flanda didn't realize the danger was coming, and said with a stinking look on her face: "Mugino, just praise me until you die!"
"You were invited but you didn't tell me?!" Mugino choked her with a sharp choke, making Flanda roll her eyes and struggle. She looked at Ji Xing and said, "Why, you were also invited to that arena?"
"Well, ten days ago, when the invitation failed, I tried to force them, but I beat them to the ground. There has been no movement these days." Ji Xing said.
"Dongqiang?" Flanda, who was nestled in Mugino Shenli's arms, said in surprise: "You didn't do it to me... Is the ending because you are afraid of my ANBU identity and Mugino?"
"Maybe the audience's expectations for you are not as high as mine." Ji Xing said with a smile.
"Wow -" Flanda, who was stabbed again, lost her strength like a dead fish. She bounced twice in Mugino Shenli's arms, causing Mugino Shenli to push to the other side slightly uncomfortably.
"Then you probably gave up and just selected the strongest ones based on their combat prowess..." She hummed: "It does interest me a little. If you come to see you again in this arena, please remember to notify me."
"OK." Ji Xing agreed.
After that, there was small talk, mostly with Frenda talking about her daily life - the daily life of leading the girls to train in the karate club.
Ji Xing heard several familiar names. As the president, he realized that Mr. Lei had already joined the group. He hadn't seen them these days.
…
It was dark after dinner, and Ji Xing strolled home. When he was almost home, he saw a figure under a street lamp.
He paused for a moment and then continued walking. The man also noticed Ji Xing and came over to greet him.
He is dressed like a researcher, wearing a white coat. He is in his early 20s, wearing glasses, and looks like a polite scumbag.
"Hello, Lang Sen Bad Field, my name is Yu Fuchunshu, one of the directors of Study Corporation, you should know me."
"Study company?" Ji Xing thought for a while and smiled: "Hello. Do you want to cooperate with the karate club on security or other aspects? Welcome!"
"Tch—haven't you heard of it?" Haruki Yutomi snorted: "Students, you should know about it, right? You can search for my name on your mobile phone."
Ji Xing raised his eyebrows, lowered his head and took out his cell phone to check - in fact, he knew about Fuchun Tree, but he just saw it in the anime.
This guy is the leader of the unofficial ANBU Study, a college student, and one of Academy City's top talents in serious scientific research.
The so-called Academic Society refers to the Academy City Research Conference, where most of the technologies that lead Academy City by twenty to thirty years emerged from there.
As for this Yufu Haruki, he is at the forefront of the Academic Council's awards every year, and even won the best once, but he is an incompetent person, and the talents of incompetent people have always been ignored in this Academy City.
His sense of existence is very weak, even far inferior to that of a third-level and fourth-level ability user.
After searching, Ji Xing showed a fake and polite smile: "I'm sorry, if I wasn't cooperating with the karate club, would Senior Fuchun Shu have anything to do with me?"
Haruki Aritomi pushed up his glasses: "I would like to hear President Langmori's views on the relationship between those with abilities and those without abilities."
"Relationship? Opinion?"
"Do you think Academy City's current system is sound?" Yutomi Haruki said: "I have been following you for a while. Your karate club has become very famous recently, but if it weren't for the urban legend you made up, I'm afraid.
There won’t be many people paying attention to a society for the incompetent!”
Ji Xing suddenly frowned: "What fabrication? Seniors can't slander me about this kind of thing."
"Ha, we are all wise men. We are in a bad situation." Haruki Yutomi snorted: "Although your talent in learning is a mess, you can become the latest focus from scratch. Everyone has to admit that you have some extra skills.
ability.
The dialogue between wise men should be more direct. If you set up a karate club, you can never just lead everyone to keep fit as you said in the news, right?"
Ji Xing didn't answer, seemingly acquiescing.
"You are right in saying that it is difficult for people with abilities to empathize with those without abilities. In the final analysis, this city treats people with abilities abnormally preferentially and ignores people without abilities abnormally!"
Haruki Yutomi continued: "A healthy country and political power should never establish classes in such a ridiculous way as super power levels. The managers of Academy City should be wise men!"
His tone was passionate, a bit like giving a speech: "I once proposed a biochemical intelligence plan in the Academic Association to break this unhealthy system and let wise people manage people with abilities. Unfortunately, there were very few supporters! I was even ridiculed!
Represented by Gensei Kihara, those senior scientists who seem respectable on the surface, but in their minds only pursue those with absolute Level 6 abilities! In their eyes, my biochemical intelligence plan is actually a ‘student’s summer homework’?”
He looked at Ji Xing and said, "Do you know what Gensei Kihara said about the 'Karate Club'?"
"He? Did our karate club alert him?" Ji Xing was a little surprised.
"It's just that my friend overheard a casual chat with friends in the academic society - he said, 'It's just a house game between high school students and junior high school students, a role play for self-comfort for the incompetent'!"
There is a Fuchun tree path.
"Really? That's too much." Ji Xing sighed.
This response seemed a bit understated, which made Yufu Haruki calm down, looked at Ji Xing, and smiled again: "You are better than I expected, you are a deep-thinking guy.
This is best. We are indeed the same kind. If you are interested in what I say, go to the company in the 17th District to find me tomorrow morning."
After he finished speaking, he said no more, turned around and quickly disappeared into the night. Ji Xing watched him leave, put his hands in his pockets, and turned around to go upstairs.
Old thief Kihara seems to be tired of living.
4k9, I was so stuck that I couldn't write a single word after sitting there all afternoon. My thoughts finally came together in the evening. If I work hard for another day, I should be able to resume two updates of 6k tomorrow. I have the plot in my head but I don't know how to write it. It feels really uncomfortable.