Crossover Anime: Starting with Destroying Kengan

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Chapter 19

"Anyway, let's find another place to talk."

Meeting Tenyu's gaze, Yato remained silent for a moment before calmly speaking.

With his hands in his pockets, he walked between the two girls.

Tianyu snorted and followed.

Yukino stood there, hesitant.

Thinking about it carefully, I realized that I had only known this senior, Igarashi, for less than two days, and we couldn't possibly know each other well. Logically, I should observe him for a longer period of time before deciding whether to join his club.

This is in line with her style of doing things.

However, if you put it that way...

Why would I agree to an invitation from someone?

Looking back now, she can no longer remember how she felt at the time.

"never mind."

Yukino sighed softly.

In short, since a decision has been made, it's best to see it through to the end, no matter what.

A person who gives up halfway.

An indecisive person.

It was the type she disliked the most.

……

Soon, the three arrived at a teaching building on the east side of Shuchiin.

Its design has a very retro look, reminiscent of the Showa era half a century ago.

Wooden steps, wooden walls.

Almost everything in sight is made of wood.

Each step made a 'crunching' sound on the ground that made your teeth ache.

Especially on rainy days and when the wind is howling, people can't help but worry about whether the ceiling will leak or even whether parts of the building will rot and collapse.

"Is there a place like this in Shuchiin?"

Yukino looked around, somewhat amazed.

Yato led the way, explaining without turning his head, "This old school building used to be where classes were held. After the new teaching building was built, it became the base for some clubs that weren't qualified to have their own club rooms."

"So, you're also planning to set up your department here?"

"Any comments?"

“No, I’m very satisfied.” Yukino shook her head. As a literary girl, she had a natural affinity for such ancient architecture.

"This is it."

Upon reaching the very end of the corridor, Yato suddenly stopped.

He reached for a key above the lintel and opened the door.

Upon entering the room, not only Yukino but also Amane couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" with a smile of great interest on their lips.

Unlike its antique appearance.

The room's furnishings and decor are very modern.

In addition to furniture such as sofas, coffee tables, chairs, and cabinets, there are even appliances like televisions and refrigerators.

It is not small in area.

Yukino saw a staircase that spiraled upwards to the ceiling.

It's obvious that they've also 'taken over' the classrooms upstairs.

So, the area is about 300 square meters.

It's worth as much as a luxury apartment!

“This place was originally a secret base carefully built by the previous student council members, but they have all graduated now, so instead of letting it gather dust, let’s ‘make use of it’.”

Yato walked to the window, pulled back the curtains, and opened the window to let in the sunlight and fresh air.

"That's quite a shameless statement."

Yukino looked at Yato with disdain.

"But is it really okay? These things look expensive, and even if no one uses them anymore, it's not our turn to take them over, is it?"

"Don't worry." Yato turned around, leaned against the window, and said leisurely, "The previous student council made great contributions to the school. The school board decided to give the right to use the entire old school building to the student council as a recognition. Although I didn't continue to work there, I was a member of the student council in my first year. So until all the members of the previous student council graduated, this place will be 'private property'. Even the school has no right to interfere and is responsible for regular maintenance to ensure that it won't have problems due to disrepair over the years."

"By the way, any hobby groups that set up a base here will have to do whatever we say, because they are the tenants and we are the landlords. If anyone in this building ever offends you, don't hesitate to tell them to pack their things and get out."

"No wonder the people I met when I came in all had such strange expressions, like they'd seen a ghost."

Yukino seemed to be deep in thought.

"Put these things aside for now; I have no interest in people and things that are no longer here."

At this moment, Tianyu walked to the sofa and sat down, propping her long, slender legs, covered in black stockings, on the table. She rested her chin on her hand and squinted at Yato.

"I just want to know about the man who defeated me."

"The question from earlier? Well, to facilitate future communication, let me clarify some things with you in advance."

Yato raised his hand and pushed up his glasses, his tone indifferent.

The sunlight streaming in from behind illuminated his glasses.

It was impossible to discern the true emotions hidden within his eyes.

"This fighting club is essentially a mutual aid society and a human resources group. It provides free assistance to members in need and paid assistance to outsiders. It's that simple."

"Paid help...is it not volunteering, but a service industry?"

Yukino frowned slightly.

She does not reject the act of offering help to those in need.

It even seems like I've found the direction for my current efforts.

This is of great significance to her.

Just like many people who hesitate and waver for a long time before they succeed, not knowing how to take the first step.

So does she.

However, once it involves financial rewards, I feel awkward and inexplicably uncomfortable.

Yato seemed to see through her thoughts and smiled, "This world is very unreasonable. Sometimes you give a lot but don't get an equal return, and you might even bring misfortune. You may feel that you have gained happiness, and that's enough, but it is incomprehensible to the person you are helping. Both parties must reach a certain consensus on their values. Only in this way can your actions be legitimate."

"One more thing, I know you are very confident in your abilities, and I fully recognize your excellence. It is precisely because you can do things that many people cannot that you should cherish your abilities even more. Asking for compensation is not a shameless act, but part of realizing your self-worth."

"Or do you think it's wrong to earn money through honest labor?"

"No... I never said that."

Yukino frowned, somewhat dissatisfied, and retorted.

As the saying goes, self-reliance.

There's nothing wrong with living a comfortable life through your own efforts.

"I just feel that we don't need to be profit-driven."

"You seem to have misunderstood something."

Yato chuckled.

"My goal has always been the same: 'equivalent exchange'."

"Equivalent exchange?"

Yukino kept repeating this word.

"To put it bluntly, do you think someone who only wants to receive and not give is worth helping?"

Yato hit the nail on the head.

"...I think I understand what you mean. I was too idealistic."

Yukino remained silent for a while before frankly admitting her shortcomings.

"Then what is a Fighter? A Fighter and a Fighting Club, these two shouldn't be completely unrelated, right?"

she asked again.

"Fighters are a group of mercenaries who win matches by fighting and battling with their own kind, thus earning chips for their employers," Yato said bluntly. "That's why I named our club the Fighting Club, but just take the name with a grain of salt. I don't plan for our club to participate in any fighting competitions. You can think of the Fighting Club as an all-purpose shop."

"I see."

Although Yukino had never heard of a fighter, Yato's explanation was not difficult to understand.

However, this statement seems a bit too simplistic.

It makes it difficult for her to feel any particular emotions.

Yukino glanced at Tenyu on the sofa, recalling her words, and suddenly asked, "So, what about you, Senpai? Are you also a fighter?"

Chapter 20

"—That's right. Although it was a short time, I am indeed a fighter."

Yato admitted it outright.

With Tianyu around, this kind of thing can't be kept secret.

But he didn't care.

Even if Yukino is against the field of combatants and even decides to leave the club, he can still find someone else to fill the vacancy.

Ultimately, they had no real relationship whatsoever.

His invitation to Yukino to join was merely a casual question.

It just so happens that she was right next to us, and she didn't belong to any club.

However, to Yato's surprise, Yukino's reaction was calmer than expected. Her expression wasn't exactly one of disgust or resistance; she simply frowned and said seriously:

“I have no right to interfere in my senior’s personal life, but as a member, I hope that my senior will stop doing such dangerous things. Fighting is ultimately not a good thing.”

fight?

"Ah."

Tianyu chuckled softly.

That's a very shallow understanding.

Fighters are not such simple things.

The process may be just as Yato described, but the fighters themselves are by no means simply mercenaries.

"Let's talk about this later."

Yato's answer was vague.

Although I plan to take a break for a while, it depends on the situation.

If the knockout stage opens, he will do everything he can to secure a spot in the tournament.

Fighting against strong opponents will always result in dropping fragments; the only difference is the quantity.

With enough fragments, he can synthesize them into crystals to enhance his attributes or skills, which can greatly shorten the time it takes for him to reach the top of the world.

"In short, senior... no, president, you should consider it yourself. If your family notifies me to attend your funeral, I will not go. After all, mourning an idiot who won't listen to reason is just a waste of time and a meaningless act."

Yukino shook her head slightly.