[MHCISQD] Chapter 371: Stubborn and Reckless

Yuriko's expression remained blank, but a slow red glow started to well up in her eyes, causing the air in the entire area to instantly freeze.

*CRACK!*

Centered around the two people, the ground kept shrinking and pressing down, with countless cracks appearing.

"Three moves, that's about enough." Tsukasa still hadn't suffered the slightest injury. As he spoke, he turned into a burst of golden particles, disappearing and then reappearing behind Yuriko in an instant.

No one saw him throw a punch, but when he materialized, Yuriko was sent flying instantly. Her reflective abilities had no effect whatsoever.

This move had truly hit her.

*COUGH!*

Yuriko coughed, lying on the ground, almost blacked out in a single breath. That punch just now had solidly landed on her back, leaving her with no chance to react.

On the sidelines, Aizawa frowned, watching Tsukasa who stood still.

"I couldn't even see his move just now."

Principal Nezu also nodded in agreement. "I didn't see it either. It was too fast, almost like teleportation. All Might, did you see?"

All Might nodded slowly. "I saw a bit. To be precise, it wasn't teleportation. His entire form seemed to change, transforming into light particles. He moved at the speed of light to appear behind Suzushina Yuriko and then reformed his body. Although I'm unsure of the limitations of this form, as long as he's in this state, he should be invincible."

Invincible?

What a terrifying term. Even All Might in his prime wouldn't dare call himself invincible. He could only say he was stronger than the vast majority, yet there were still those who could counter him.

But what about the person before them?

How to counter?

How to defeat?

Indeed, unless Tsukasa held back, relying on the overwhelming stats of Muteki Gamer and its cheat-like abilities, he wouldn't likely lose.

Tsukasa looked at Yuriko, who was slowly getting up, and asked aloud, "Do you want to continue?"

"Guh! Bring it on!"

Yuriko wouldn't just give up. The red glow in her eyes became more pronounced. She charged forward like a cannonball.

Tsukasa's response was much simpler. In the form of Muteki Gamer, without effective methods to counter him, he watched Yuriko's movements as if in slow motion.

He casually lifted and swung his hands, always positioning them just right to block Yuriko's attacks.

Yuriko also tried to reflect the opponent's strength back, but her attempt failed once again. Instead of reflecting, she was knocked back, and her right arm was dislocated.

Watching this scene, Renault judged, "Yuriko's Vector Manipulation, in its extreme state, can neutralize over ninety percent of the impact force, even when facing All Might's combined Smashes. The remaining force can be dodged through force distribution to avoid damage. Confronting Muteki Gamer's unconventional power output, highly focused on a single point for high damage strikes, achieving this level of effectiveness is already a pleasant surprise."

She hadn't gained an advantage and was even injured herself, yet he called it a pleasant surprise?

"Huff... Huff..."

Yuriko kept breathing heavily, enduring the pain in her right arm. Her face still showed no sign of defeat; instead, it was filled with excitement.

"Only like this does it become interesting. That guy Renault, during combat training, never really goes all out. The improvement he brings me is minimal."

"..." Renault shrugged nonchalantly, facing the gaze of the girl beside him. "I'm not some devil. Training with my younger sister, should I really go all out?"

"So, that's why you let Kadoya Tsukasa be her sparring partner?" Yaoyorozu glared at Renault. "Do you even care about your younger sister? Her arm is injured, you know."

"I know..." Renault sighed, looking at Yuriko rushing into the fray again. "She asked for this herself. She won't allow anyone to interfere unless she's completely unable to fight. She's stubborn, really."

Watching Yuriko, who was accumulating more and more injuries and whose stamina was gradually waning, Mikumo expressed concern, "Are you sure about this?"

"It's not a big deal."

While Renault said so, his hands holding his arms tightened unconsciously.

After losing the ability to inflict damage with Vector Manipulation, the gap between Yuriko's own strength as well as stamina against Tsukasa's became evident.

Renault was worried about this—the appearance of a villain who could ignore Vector Manipulation. Hence, he consistently trained his physical strength and power. With Evolto's help, his physical prowess had undeniably improved.

But the same approach didn't work for Yuriko. Her best fighting method was using Vector Manipulation to nullify attacks and defeat opponents. This required her to maintain a level of strength higher than her opponent's, or else, as it was now, she would be defenseless.

After pushing back Yuriko again, Tsukasa looked at her, his tone becoming more serious. "Shouldn't you stop? Your stamina can't keep up anymore."

"Shut up!"

Yuriko retorted fiercely, her eyes almost emitting red light, leaving Tsukasa slightly alarmed.

'Is this girl using him as a stepping stone?'

"Oy! Renault, are you really not going to intervene? Your younger sister seems to be attempting something dangerous!"

Renault also noticed Yuriko's demeanor and guessed her intention for a breakthrough. But forcing it this way was undeniably risky, something he strongly disagreed with.

Yet here Yuriko was, doing it anyway?

Should he stop her or not?

Hesitating, Yuriko once again flew towards Tsukasa. The air around her left hand solidified, and she swung it towards his face.

"Ahh, forget it! I have to stop her. If she gets hurt, Renault, it's on you!"

Realizing he couldn't wait any longer, Tsukasa extended his right hand to grab Yuriko's fist and subdue her to prevent an uncontrollable situation.

But upon contact, he sensed something was off.

"Hmm?"

Strangely, his strength was far superior, yet he felt the force from her fist growing stronger and stronger.

Could it be...

"Shit!"

In an instant, he noticed a cold smile forming on Yuriko's lips. Her body suddenly lowered, her previously powerless right hand clenched into a fist, which struck his chest, sending him flying.

*BAAANG!*

Tsukasa's body crashed into the wall. After a brief pause, the entire gymnasium wall was smashed.

"She broke through?"

Renault gaped at Yuriko, who had sent Tsukasa flying. But he quickly realized her aura had weakened, and she collapsed instantly.

He rushed over and lifted Yuriko.

She had lost consciousness.

But on her face was a smile of triumph and relief.

"What a reckless girl."