Chapter 138: Exploding heart release Fist
Garou rubbed the large bump on his head, which looked like something out of a gag manga, as he pulled his head out of the floorboards.
His expression was somewhat distorted.
That punch wasn't even excessively heavy.
Why does it hurt so much?!
Garou forced himself to ignore the large bump on his head.
His gaze was solemn, fixed intently on Aokiji.
Damn it, can I still not even catch a glimpse of his full power... Aokiji shook his fist: "What, scared after just one punch? Come at me again."
Garou took several deep breaths.
He made a decision in his heart, his expression becoming even more resolute.
He turned his head to look at Bang.
"Old Man, it doesn't matter if you kick me out after this, I've already realized it."
"Staying here, it's hard for my strength to make any progress."
"Only through battle! Whether it's against perverts, Monsters, or..." Garou glanced slightly at Aokiji, "battles against Heroes."
"Can I continue to grow stronger! Only then can I complete my... No, it's nothing."
Garou turned back to face Aokiji once more.
He no longer looked at Bang, in whose heart a sense of unease was rising.
"Watch closely, Old Man! I will absorb your martial arts and turn it all into my own martial arts!"
What is this brat talking about?
Bang's spine straightened, and his Aura became sharp.
What is he going to do—or rather, what has he already done?
That would make Garou think I would kick him out?
Soon, Garou gave Bang the answer with his actions.
His breathing pattern became peculiar.
His muscles twisted, using a unique force-exertion technique.
His heart beat with an abnormal thumping sound!
Thump—! Thump—! Thump—!
Was that a heartbeat, or an explosion?
The other Disciples couldn't tell; they all had looks of confusion on their faces.
Only Bang's eyes showed shock.
—Exploding heart release Fist!
His former signature fist technique, a hyper-destructive style born purely for killing, was supposed to have been sealed away long ago!
How did Garou learn it?!
Bang solemnly asked the second Disciple beside him:
"Sour Face, while I was out performing Hero activities, did Garou show any abnormalities?"
"Abnormalities? I don't know." Sour Face scratched the back of his head.
"After you left, Master, Garou would basically disappear as well. I don't know if he had any abnormalities."
When the Master goes out, the Disciple disappears.
That itself is the biggest abnormality!
Bang's fists clenched tight; he already had a definite suspicion in his heart.
Taking advantage of my absence, he found the Secret Manual for the Exploding heart release Fist and has already learned it.
Combining that with what Garou just said...
Is this brat planning to go down a dark path to the very end?!
Even Bang felt a surge of anxiety so sharp it made his teeth ache.
This Old Man's words, Garou won't listen to a single bit of them.
I can only rely on you, Aokiji!
As for whether Garou learning the Exploding heart release Fist would hurt Aokiji, that question was completely outside the scope of Bang's thoughts.
Because he couldn't even imagine a scenario where the Exploding heart release Fist could injure Aokiji.
"Ho, a new fist technique?" Aokiji tilted his chin up.
"It just so happens my fist technique has also improved. Want to give it a try?"
Originally, it should have been over a year later when Garou attacked all his fellow Disciples and stole the Exploding heart release Fist.
It seems that under my interference, Garou has learned this technique ahead of time.
Thump—!
Garou stepped forward!
Feet stomping the ground, heart roaring, fist waves impacting!
All resonating together!
Turning into an explosive pulsation!
In an instant, he threw a strike that broke through physical limits!!
Aokiji stood his ground and threw a punch to meet it!
It didn't seem like fists colliding.
It was more like two powerful bombs clashing and exploding!
The watching Disciples all bent over and raised their hands to shield themselves from the shockwave; a few who were closer were even blown back some distance!
Garou completely disregarded the damage the Exploding heart release Fist might cause to his body.
He frantically drove his heart's pulsation!
Unleashing attack after attack that broke through physical limits!
Unlike the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, which focused on defense and redirecting force...
Destruction and surpassing limits were the characteristics of the Exploding heart release Fist!
"This destructive power?? Are they really human?!"
The inexperienced Charanko trembled as he hugged Sour Face's leg.
Sour Face was also completely bewildered, saying in shock:
"How did Garou's attacks suddenly become so exaggerated?"
"Sigh—" Bang let out a long sigh.
But he didn't intend to explain it to the Disciples.
What if another person who wanted to learn that "Evil Fist" popped up?
"This fist technique seems a bit interesting."
This time, the punch he threw used a bit more force.
Another large bump appeared on Garou's head as he was slammed hard against the wall!
Aokiji used Observation Haki to perceive the specifics of the fist technique.
He showed a look of some interest.
With his current talent from four stacked templates, learning the Exploding heart release Fist was simple; Garou had also learned it with just a glance.
Of course, there was no need to use this destructive-boosting fist technique right now.
He still had to hold back his strength; he couldn't accidentally kill Garou, or he'd have to find a new candidate.
So Aokiji only gave it a shallow try.
He casually threw a punch into the air.
Heart and fist impacted in synchronization!
Forming a massive explosive pulsation! The violent shockwave from the fist wind instantly shredded everything in its path!!
Sunlight spilled down from the roof.
Everyone silently looked up, staring at the huge hole in the Dojo and the gap torn through the high-altitude clouds.
Now, it wasn't just Bang's teeth that hurt.
His head felt swollen, as if something extra had appeared.
Was it wisdom?
No, it was blood pressure!
The roof was a minor matter.
The Evil Fist I specifically sealed away—you two learned it as easily as learning how to breathe?!!
"I'll find someone to fix it later."
Aokiji showed no remorse; instead, he felt somewhat relieved.
The incident where he slammed the floating island down and almost destroyed City A had served as a warning to him.
His power was different than before; he had to be careful at all times.
If he had thrown that punch horizontally just now...
He estimated that the Disciples in 그 direction would have all been turned into a bloody mist.
"Come on, Garou, continue."
Aokiji shook his hand, still wanting to experience more of the satisfaction of head-bursting with Garp's fist technique.
No wonder that Old Man specifically aimed for the head.
With two large bumps on Garou's head, one on the left and one on the right, they complemented his horn-like hairstyle.
Even though he had just seen the terrifying power of Aokiji's casual punch...
He had no intention of backing down.
He didn't know how the Old Man would handle it after exposing that he had stolen this sealed "Evil Fist."
Perhaps this is the only chance I have left to challenge Aokiji openly!
Garou's footsteps rang out with explosive force!
Once again, he charged toward the strongest Hero!
BOOM————!!!
... "Hey Isamu, are you taking on any wooden building reconstruction work?"
"Mr. Aokiji, the [Cram School] has plenty of funds now and isn't taking on missions... However, since it's a request from Mr. Aokiji, I'll mention it to them."
Child Emperor turned to contact his friends in the [Cram School] organization... I'm increasingly feeling like Mr. Aokiji is pushing a lot of troublesome matters onto me to handle.
Am I that mysterious friend in TV dramas who can solve anything?
The call ended, and Aokiji looked up to admire the unobstructed azure sky.
The view from the mountaintop without any buildings in the way is really good.
Garou, lying in the ruins, remained silent for a long time.
With his head full of bumps, he looked like a Buddha.
Even after using the fist technique the Old Man had sealed away, was it still far from enough? I can't even sense how large the gap is.
Garou stared blankly at the azure sky.
"...Forget it. I won't join the Hero Association. Becoming a Hero has never been within my consideration."