Harvey York's Rise to Power

"No, we mustn't! The Shinto Way is the leader of the Six Schools of Martial Arts from the Island Nation. I heard

the Shinto Way have recorded many of their murderous techniques that originated during the Warring States

Period, and they're the only school recognized by the Island Nation's royal family.

"I have also heard that the school's techniques, if fully mastered, would even allow them to communicate with

the spirits of the Island Nation. It's not wise for us to oppose a school like this, so we shouldn't accept the next

challenge!

"Not to mention, they're fully prepared while we're completely caught off guard. How are we supposed to win?

I've also checked the 24 elites that have fought earlier. They're either from the training grounds or martial arts

families, but every one of them is the best among the youths in our country- but they didn't even survive one

round!

in this situation? How can we even attempt

inside the Songstress's Stage, a group of old men clad in

expressing his

challenge! Just give an excuse. For

we prefer to win by methods of non-violence and diplomacy. Spend smoney and

the eyes of the

about this anymore?

if we do accept the challenge... There's nothing to say if we win-our reputation will grow stronger. But

lose? Who can settle this? Who can accept the responsibility? Not

Arts Training Grounds supposed to exist after such

why I suggest we ignore all the challenges issued by Shinto Way. Just say we never received it. We

back to the Island Nations

has expired!"

Elder Group nodded in agreement when

Lee said.

their age, they prefer to pick a less risky way when faced with such a situation. They can