Chapter 304: Bushinryu! Guy!
Just as Kaze and Firebird joined forces to assault the boss, Damnd, another ambush was quietly unfolding elsewhere.
With a resounding bang, the door was forcefully kicked open, and a figure swiftly charged into the room.
Dressed in an orange training uniform emblazoned with the characters for "Bushin" on the chest, Guy, a disciple of the Bushinryu school, assumed his fighting stance with a serious expression, his sharp gaze scanning the surroundings.
Noticing the silent room, he couldn't help but furrow his brows.
He had received an urgent distress signal from Kaze and Firebird, prompting him to come to their aid.
Although he didn't fully trust these mysterious individuals who suddenly appeared, claiming to help rescue Jessica, especially since they had discovered her location but didn't inform him and instead recklessly attempted a solo rescue—resulting in two of their own being killed—Guy was skeptical of their capabilities.
However, skepticism aside, they were ultimately allies willing to help.
Guy, filled with a strong sense of justice, couldn't stand by and watch them get killed.
Moreover, their brief distress signal seemed to indicate they had found Jessica's location again, making it even more imperative for Guy to intervene.
Initially, Guy intended to call Mayor Mike Haggar and his friend Cody to join him, but for some reason, he couldn't reach them; his phone was malfunctioning.
Unwilling to waste time, he chose to come alone.
Confident in his abilities, he didn't believe he would lose to a group of street thugs.
This martial artist's confidence was precisely why Kaze and Firebird dared to lure him here alone...
With fists raised, one high and one low, Guy cautiously advanced into the room, his eyes vigilantly surveying his surroundings.
Sensing the eerie silence, he vaguely felt that something was amiss.
Such a calm scene didn't seem like a place where a fight had occurred.
Had he accidentally come to the wrong place, or...
Just as Guy was warily scanning the area, heavy footsteps suddenly sounded from ahead.
Upon hearing the noise, Guy's spirits lifted, and he quickly turned to face that direction.
Under his watchful gaze, a massive shadow slowly emerged from the darkness, appearing before him.
Standing in the shadows, his entire face obscured, Qin Ming suddenly halted.
Seeing Guy's serious expression, he couldn't help but frown and mutter softly, "As expected..."
"Who are you?" Guy demanded.
"Hyena."
"You're the one who kidnapped Jessica? And you're the one who lured me here!"
"That's right."
Footsteps echoed once more as Qin Ming expressionlessly stepped out of the shadows, fully revealing his towering 2.3-meter frame to Guy.
Seeing Qin Ming's imposing physique, even Guy, a disciple of Bushinryu, couldn't help but gasp and instinctively took a step back.
Witnessing this, Qin Ming remained silent, observing Guy, and confirmed a previous suspicion.
After entering the "Final Fight" world, Qin Ming noticed that this world, interconnected with the "Street Fighter" universe, had characters with unique attributes.
Their attributes were quite unconventional, differing from characters in the "King of Fighters" and other worlds.
In this world, regardless of gender, people possessed exceptionally strong physical strength and builds.
They were either broad and muscular or exceptionally fit, with bodies full of muscle definition, exuding a sense of power and violent aesthetics.
Their basic attributes all leaned towards strength and constitution, with alarmingly high levels, while their agility was notably poor.
Hugo was like this, Damnd was like this, and the bosses from the Mad Gear Gang he had seen at the gathering were also like this.
Even Poison, a female character, and Guy, one of the protagonists and a disciple of Bushinryu, were the same.
It's worth noting that despite its imposing name, Bushinryu is essentially a ninjutsu school, similar in status to the Shiranui-ryu in the "King of Fighters" universe, both focusing on swift and agile combo techniques.
However, Guy's attributes were completely different from Mai Shiranui's!
Name: Bushinryu ~ Guy
Strength: 40
Constitution: 45
Agility: 25
Spirit: 25
Skills:
Bushinryu Martial Arts (B-Rank) Bushin Raigeki Kyaku (B-Rank) Bushin Hassou Ken (B-Rank)
Description: The 39th-generation disciple of Bushinryu, a naturally gifted fighter renowned for his kicking techniques.
A ninja with only 25 agility? Looks like my guess was right—every "Street Fighter" world character is a brute!
Their resilience is unmatched, their strength overwhelming, and with the addition of the unique Ki cultivation system, they're practically all tanks.
The only difference is whether they are light tanks or heavy tanks.
And the price of this immense physical power? Severely lacking agility.
With my current agility at just 28, in other fighting worlds, I'd be considered sluggish. But here, in Street Fighter, I'm considered outstanding!
Looking at Guy, whose attributes were highly imbalanced, Qin Ming couldn't help but sneer as he slowly raised his thick arms.
Guy, seeing this, adjusted his stance and assumed the Bushinryu opening position.
The two of them faced off in silent confrontation, the atmosphere in the room instantly freezing.
Seconds ticked by, yet neither made the first move. They were both carefully analyzing each other.
Qin Ming refrained from attacking first because he wasn't yet certain of Bushinryu's specific fighting style and didn't want to act rashly.
Guy, on the other hand, hesitated because he was confused.
With his Ki fully channeled and sensing his opponent's condition, he was shocked to discover that Qin Ming had absolutely no Ki inside him!
He was just an incredibly strong ordinary person!
A fighter who doesn't cultivate Ki? And with a physique like his, no one ever recruited him as a disciple to teach him martial arts?
This bizarre situation left Guy momentarily stunned. But his surprise lasted only a moment.
Realizing that Ki wouldn't help him determine Qin Ming's martial arts style or strength, Guy hesitated no longer and took the initiative!
With a fierce shout, he leaped into the air, executing a powerful side kick toward Qin Ming.
As his Ki surged to the limit, a visible aura formed around him!
Bushinryu! Kamaitachi!
Boom!
This flying kick was both ruthless and swift, its power terrifying—ordinary people wouldn't be able to dodge it.
But Qin Ming was also a master with A-Rank martial arts. In terms of technique, he was at least on par with Guy, if not superior.
And with Guy's agility being lower than Qin Ming's, how could such a sudden flying kick possibly land?
With a quick sidestep, Qin Ming effortlessly avoided the attack.
The moment Guy's foot struck the ground, cracks spread across the floor. But even as he landed, he had already pivoted and launched an elbow strike toward Qin Ming.
Qin Ming didn't hesitate. He responded with his own elbow strike!
Bang!
Their arms collided fiercely, neither yielding.
Locking eyes for an instant, both men's gazes flashed with intensity before they simultaneously pulled back and unleashed a rapid flurry of blows at each other.
Straight punch! Hook! Downward elbow! Rising knee!
Qin Ming's fighting style was brutally efficient, executing lethal techniques in close quarters, aiming for a single decisive strike—a textbook military combat approach.
On the other hand, Guy's Bushinryu style combined agile footwork and precise limb coordination, moving unpredictably as he weaved through attacks.
Blow for blow, strike for strike, they exchanged dozens of moves in mere moments.
Their fists and feet clashed relentlessly, neither gaining an advantage.
Finally, they both launched straight punches at the same time, striking each other's chests simultaneously before skidding backward to create distance once again.
(End of Chapter)