December 30th, Tokyo, Shiroishi Temple.
Shiroishi Temple was located on the west coast of Mount Fuji. Although it was called a temple, it was actually worshiped to Amaterasu Great God and believed in Shintoism.
Shiroishi Temple had a long history and was located on the beautiful west coast. In spring, the mountain was covered with cherry blossoms, and in summer, it was cool to avoid the heat. In autumn, red maple leaves could be seen, and in winter, clear water reflected the snow. There were excellent scenery in all four seasons.
Standing on the west coast, one could see Mount Fuji in the distance. When the weather was good, one could see the beautiful scenery of a jade fan hanging upside down in the east sea.
The four seasons were picturesque, and it was the best place to view Mount Fuji. In modern times, it had become a tourist attraction. The guest rooms in Shiroishi Temple would often have guests staying overnight.
However, Shiroishi Temple was a religious place and had strict requirements for guests. Moreover, the cost of accommodation was extremely high. It cost about three million yen per night, which was equivalent to about 200,000 federal dollars.
Although Shiroishi Temple was expensive, the supply of guest rooms could not meet the demand. Guests who wanted to stay had to make an appointment in advance. Only those who passed the identity check of Shiroishi Temple were qualified to stay.
Today, there was only one guest in the entire Shiroishi Temple: Lei Peng.
This was one of the oldest S-class experts in the Federation, and he had booked Shiroishi Temple for three days. Of course, this was against the rules, but Shiroishi Temple had to give him face.
When a powerful S-class expert did such a small thing, no one would dare to disobey. Although the Japanese were hostile to Lei Peng, they would not go against him over such a small matter. That was because a powerful S-class powerhouse was worthy of such treatment.
In the evening, Shan Gangzhou and Oda Xiu went to Shiroishi Temple to visit Lei Peng.
The yellow tatami mats, the black short wooden table, and the grayish-white partition wall. This was a typical Japanese room. Because it was a temple, there were no unnecessary decorations in the room.
Lei Peng sat cross-legged on the main seat, and the two Japanese experts knelt opposite him.
Lei Peng's posture was carefree, but there was a hint of arrogance in it. The two Japanese experts were strict but deep. Neither side showed any hostility, but the atmosphere was not friendly.
"Lei Kun, may I ask where Kaoki-kun is?" Shan Gangzhou asked.
Shan Gangzhou was not tall, but his shoulders were wide, and his waist and legs were thick. His entire body was square, and his solid appearance made him look like a rock.
His skin was also a little green, and his face was expressionless. He looked more like a stone statue. His voice was emotionless, but it had a kind of oppressive coldness.
In Japan's Transcendent World, the Hill Boat was known for being tough and merciless. Others respected Chunin Shinobi, but they feared Shan Gang Zhou.
Lei Peng wasn't afraid of Shan Gangzhou. He glanced at him and said slowly, "What does it have to do with you where Gao Zhengyang is?"
Shan Gangzhou coldly said, "If he doesn't dare accept the challenge, then quickly admit defeat."
Lei Peng laughed heartily. He was too lazy to refute such words.
Shan Gangzhou coldly looked at Lei Peng, his ice-cold eyes as if he was looking at a dead man. He was very confident that he could kill the other party on the spot. It was just that the entire Transcendent World was watching, so it was not appropriate for him to act rashly.
If he wanted to vent his anger, he would have to wait until after tomorrow's duel.
Oda Xiu saw that the atmosphere was a little awkward. He bowed slightly and said softly, "Thunder Lord, Gao-kun hasn't entered the border yet. He won't be able to make it tomorrow."
Her voice was soft and had the gentleness that Japanese women had. Although her appearance wasn't outstanding, the gentle and calm aura between her brows made people feel as if they were bathing in the spring breeze.
The moment Oda Xiu spoke, the atmosphere naturally eased up.
Lei Peng waved his hand and said confidently, "No. He will definitely be on time for the duel. "
He paused and said to Shan Gangzhou, "If Zhengyang can't come on time, then we'll consider it our loss. There's no need for you to worry. If you have the time, you might as well find a good place for your teacher, hahaha … "
Shan Gangzhou's face darkened, "Thunder Lord, your words are too rude."
Lei Peng said nonchalantly, "I only said that because I'm friends with your teacher. Jonin hasn't even said anything, so it's not your turn to throw a tantrum. I'm a little sleepy, so I won't send you off. "
As Lei Peng spoke, he picked up his tea and took a sip, indicating that he could leave.
Anger flashed on Shan Gangzhou's face, but he didn't say anything. He silently stood up, bowed slightly, and then turned to leave.
Oda Xiu also bowed and left with Shan Gangzhou.
The two of them left the White Stone Temple. The sunset in the west was like fire, reflecting the clear lake surface with a hint of red. In the distance, Mount Fuji was covered in a layer of hazy red mist.
Shan Gangzhou looked at the beautiful sunset and was silent for a while before sighing, "This is a sign of blood, it's inauspicious."
According to the traditional concept of Japanese, red represented blood and death. It was a very inauspicious color. When Shan Gangzhou saw the color of blood, he couldn't help but feel touched.
Oda Xiu persuaded gently, "Gao Zhengyang hasn't entered the country yet. I think he's afraid. Even if he comes, with us holding the line tomorrow, Teacher will definitely win. "
"Gao Zhengyang …"
Shan Gangzhou said this name with all his might, as if he wanted to grind these three words between his teeth.
He looked rough, but in reality, he was cautious and meticulous. Before doing anything, he had to think carefully before doing it. He was the one who arranged this duel.
However, there was a problem that he couldn't figure out. What did Gao Zhengyang rely on to be so fearless? This time, he had brought Oda Xiu to see Lei Peng to find out more about him.
However, Gao Zhengyang wasn't here. He didn't even enter Japan through the official route. It was unknown whether he was hiding somewhere or had never come.
This abnormal situation made Shan Gangzhou feel very uneasy.
Although Oda Xiu was a woman, she wasn't as meticulous as Shan Gangzhou. She said, "We have absolute strength. No matter what tricks Gao Zhengyang plays, it's useless. There's no need to worry, Sang-kun. "
Shan Gangzhou shook his head. He thought for a moment and said, "The Hollow Man and Dark Shadow of the Skull Society have arrived. Go and make arrangements. They have some special hobbies, make sure to satisfy them. "
The Hollow Man liked young boys, while Dark Shadow liked to skin people.
Although S-rank experts didn't treat ordinary people as their own kind, they were still disgusted by their twisted and perverted ways. Even within the Skull and Bones Party, these two experts had a bad reputation and were not very popular.
Shan Gangzhou didn't care about this. In order to satisfy them, he had to arrange entertainment for them.
Oda Xiu frowned slightly. She was very repulsed by these two Americans. This was especially true when she had to make arrangements for them. However, for the sake of Ninja Nakatsuki and to curry favor with the Skull Society, she could only endure.
After responding in a low voice, Oda Xiu left first to meet the Hollow Man and Dark Shadow.
Shan Gangzhou returned to the Lookout at the peak of Mount Fuji alone. Amidst the pure white snow that never melted in ten thousand years, the black Lookout was especially eye-catching.
The Lookout was mainly black in color, simple and unadorned. The main hall enshrined a ferocious-looking, tall, and fierce god. A long blade was placed on the offering table.
The two side halls were for people to stay in. The back hall was a flat training ground. There were some wooden dolls and weapons on it.
This Lookout was built 300 years ago in secret by the imperial family to worship Susanoo. Ever since the Lookout was built, the peak had been designated as a forbidden area. No one was allowed to enter.
Susanoo was a demonic god, and he represented bravery and battle. He was the Japanese War God.
In his later years, Ninja Nakatsuki had lived in this Lookout, teaching the talented disciples handpicked from all over the world sword techniques and martial arts here.
Shan Gangzhou had spent most of his life in this Lookout. He had stayed in this Lookout for ten years with his hands outstretched, his eyes covered, and his ears plugged.
Closing off his sight and hearing, Shan Gangzhou had tempered his powerful will in this quiet and dark world. In order to become an S-class expert, he had established an incomparably firm foundation. It was also because of this unique experience that he was very familiar with this place.
This temple was like a part of his body. He could even sense the subtle changes in the aura of the Lookout.
For example, today, the moment Shan Gangzhou entered the Lookout, he felt a strange sense of heaviness. He immediately knew that an outsider had come to the Lookout.
When Shan Gangzhou arrived at the side hall to pay his respects to Ninja Nakatsuki, he indeed saw an outsider — Dark Shadow.
This was the most famous assassin of the Skull Society. He was a black man. Unlike ordinary black men, he had a small and skinny build, only about 1.5 meters tall.
Dark Shadow was dressed very simply, in jeans and a hoodie. He looked like a little boy who had not grown up. His lips were thick, and he had short curly hair. When he saw Shan Gangzhou, he even showed his white teeth and smiled, looking very friendly.
However, Shan Gangzhou was secretly on guard. Dark Shadow was famous for being a bloodthirsty pervert. If he was too careless in front of him, the consequences would be very hard to say.
Moreover, according to the arrangement, Dark Shadow was supposed to stay at the foot of the mountain. Why did he come to the Lookout to see Sensei?
Ninja Nakatsuki smiled and waved at Shan Gangzhou. "You came back at the right time."
Shan Gangzhou bowed respectfully. "Sensei."
Ninja Nakatsuki said, "Lord Dark Shadow wants to capture Gao Zhengyang alive. What do you think?"
Ninja Nakatsuki could naturally make the decision, but he was about to die. It was better to let Shan Gangzhou handle this matter.
Shan Gangzhou understood what Ninja Nakatsuki meant. He said to Dark Shadow, "Capturing Gao Zhengyang alive is too difficult. We can't do it."
Dark Shadow shook his finger. "No, no, it's very easy. When Gao Zhengyang comes tomorrow, we will cooperate with you and take action directly. If six strong people attack together, he won't be able to escape even if he wants to! "
Shan Gangzhou didn't like Dark Shadow's attitude. He pretended to be hesitant. "This isn't the way of the samurai."
"If we take action together, we can avoid accidents."
Dark Shadow smiled at Ninja Nakatsuki, indicating that this was all for the sake of Ninja Nakatsuki.
Shan Gangzhou didn't believe him. The Americans wouldn't be so kind. He still shook his head. "This will damage Sensei's reputation."
Dark Shadow cursed in his heart. These Japanese only knew how to put on an act. He said directly, "It's the headquarters that is very interested in Gao Zhengyang's body. No matter what, we must get a live sample. Please cooperate with us. "
Shan Gangzhou understood immediately. Gao Zhengyang had become an S-class at the age of seventeen, which shocked the Americans. They had done a lot of research on the human body and could already mass produce biochemical weapons. Therefore, they wanted to capture Gao Zhengyang alive and study his body sample.
Knowing what the other party wanted, Shan Gangzhou felt even more confident. He discussed the conditions with Dark Shadow.
This matter was beneficial to both parties. The Skull Society was also very powerful, so Shan Gangzhou didn't dare to raise any excessive conditions. Under such circumstances, both parties quickly reached an agreement.
At noon the next day, Ninja Nakatsuki knelt alone on the snow-covered peak of Mount Fuji. Shan Gangzhou, Oda Xiu, Empty Mind, and the other S-class experts waited a hundred meters away.
The number one assassin of the Skull Society, Dark Shadow, was hiding somewhere.
Everyone waited until 11: 55 am before Lei Peng slowly walked up the peak.
Shan Gangzhou went up and asked, "Where is Gao Zhengyang?"
Lei Peng glanced at his watch and said carelessly, "It's not midnight yet. What's the rush?"
Shan Gangzhou revealed an angry expression. "Gao Zhengyang didn't go up Mount Fuji in the first place. There are still ten minutes left. How can he arrive? By flying over? "
Lei Peng looked up at the clear blue sky and said in a tone of praise and mockery, "You're right."
Shan Gangzhou followed Lei Peng's gaze. As far as he could see, all he could see was a vast expanse of blue. It was empty and he couldn't see anything.
Nowadays, there were many flying techniques, such as paragliders and the like. It was very easy for Gao Zhengyang to fly over. However, since he couldn't see anything, it was impossible for him to arrive in a few minutes.
"If you're afraid of death, say so earlier!" Shan Gangzhou said in disdain.
The Japanese S-class experts were either disdainful or displeased.
Shan Gangzhou looked at the time and saw that Gao Zhengyang was still nowhere to be seen. Killing intent appeared on his face. A group of experts was waiting here solemnly, but Gao Zhengyang wasn't here at all. This was too laughable.
He had already made up his mind. If he didn't see Gao Zhengyang after midnight, he would kill Lei Peng as a sacrifice.
The other Japanese experts also had the same thought. Oda Xiu and the others slowly gathered over.
Lei Peng, however, didn't look at them. He suddenly raised his head and said, "He's here!"
The Japanese experts also sensed something at this moment and raised their heads to look over.
They saw a dot of red light above them, drawing a beautiful and blazing arc like a meteor, flying toward the top of Mount Fuji.
The dot of red light shook the atmosphere, emitting an earth-shattering sound. It was still a few thousand meters away, but the ferocious momentum of the impact had already caused the expressions of many experts to change.
At this speed, no matter how powerful an S-class expert was, he would be smashed into meat paste. Was Gao Zhengyang crazy?
Ninja Central, who was kneeling and maintaining his samurai posture, couldn't sit still anymore. The dot of red light was about to collide with him.
At this moment, he couldn't care about maintaining his samurai posture anymore. He hurriedly got up and dodged.
Ninja Central's speed was very fast. He retreated dozens of meters. As soon as he left, the rapidly descending red light suddenly landed where he was.
However, when the rapidly descending red light landed on the ground, it strangely paused for a moment. Then, it suddenly landed on the ground.
With a boom, the ice and snow that hadn't melted for ten thousand years exploded into a large cloud of crystal light mist. The rock layers at the top of Mount Fuji also exploded layer by layer. Countless gravel was sent flying.
The surrounding experts felt the ground beneath their feet shake. The entire Mount Fuji seemed to tremble in an instant.
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