Chapter 45: [45] : Training Koneko—Kyoya's Scolding

~ Support & Read 17 Advanced Chapters on My Patreon! ~ Thank you all for the amazing support!! .... Facing Koneko's side kick, I didn't block this time. Instead, I ducked, and while I was at it, I caught a glimpse of something that almost made my nose bleed. Then I used—[Shave] to get behind Koneko, crouching down. I couldn't resist gently squeezing her smooth, delicate calf as I commented, "Koneko, your martial arts techniques are too basic. It's easy for others to dodge your side kick." "Also, thanks for the 'treat' just now, Koneko-chan. But I didn't expect you to be so innocent. It matches your hair color!" I added with a chuckle. At first, Koneko didn't understand what I meant. But then, recalling the angle of my gaze when I ducked, she instantly figured it out. In a flash, Koneko's face turned bright red. She quickly covered herself with her hands, then forcefully pulled her leg from my grasp, creating some distance between us. "Pervert Kyoya-senpai! Are you trying to take advantage of your 'junior' under the guise of training?" Koneko, now completely flustered, was like an angry kitten with its fur standing on end, both her hands firmly guarding her front. "Hmm, even if you say that, it wasn't entirely intentional. But since I've already seen everything, and touched almost everywhere, you're basically—unmarriageable now!" I said, feigning seriousness as I rubbed my head. "So, how about marrying me then, Koneko-chan?" Hearing my increasingly outrageous remarks, Koneko's face grew even redder. "Alright, alright, I'm just kidding—I was just trying to lighten the mood." I said, quickly changing the subject. "Actually, from your attacks earlier, I can see that your physical strength is quite good. But in other areas, you still have some shortcomings." "So, I'm going to teach you the Six Powers. Watch carefully—" "Six Powers?" Hearing that I was going to teach her some martial arts techniques, Koneko's interest was piqued. "Watch closely. I'll demonstrate them for you." I said. ... "[Iron Body]—This is a technique where you tense all the muscles in your body and control your blood flow to make your body as hard as iron. It's generally used for defense. [Shave]—By kicking the ground rapidly, ten times or more, you generate a powerful burst of force that allows for high-speed movement. [Paper Drawing]—Relax your muscles and sense the changes in the air around you. Move like a piece of paper, flowing with your opponent's attacks to dodge them. [Moon Walk]—With explosive leg power that makes it seem like you've disappeared, you can kick the air to move through the sky. [Tempest Kick]—A high-speed, powerful kick that creates a vacuum blade for attacking. [Finger Pistol]—Tense the muscles in your fingers, or use Armament Haki, to make your fingers as powerful as bullets, capable of piercing the human body. ... I then demonstrated each of the [Six Powers] for Koneko. "Try attacking me with all your might." I said, patting my chest. "Okay." Hearing this, Koneko gathered all her strength and unleashed her full power, punching me in the chest. Thud "Oof! That's pretty solid—" Koneko felt a slight pain in her hand, as if she had punched a steel plate. "Koneko, these [Six Powers] are considered basic techniques, but they're perfect for you right now. They'll greatly enhance your close-combat abilities and reduce your chances of getting injured." I explained seriously. "Yes, thank you for your guidance, Kyoya-senpai!" Koneko murmured. Although Kyoya-senpai was a bit perverted, she had to admit that having him around was reassuring and reliable. "But, Koneko-chan, I can sense a much stronger power within you, but you're suppressing it. Can you tell me why?" I asked suddenly. "The power within me—?" Hearing my question, Koneko froze. Then, her eyes filled with a mixture of fear and complexity, and her body started to tremble slightly. "Well, if you don't want to talk about it, that's fine. But Koneko-chan, I'll always be here for you. As long as I'm around, I won't let anyone hurt you." Seeing her reaction, I quickly walked over and embraced her, comforting her. I had originally planned to use this opportunity to help Koneko master her Nekoshou powers, specifically—[Senjutsu]. But it seemed that the past incident still cast a large shadow on her. ... "Alright, that's enough for now. Let's continue training." I said, gently patting Koneko's head. "Okay." Hearing my words, Koneko returned to her usual self and nodded. But to Koneko's embarrassment, during the following training, although I was indeed teaching her properly, I still took the opportunity to touch her legs and waist, and even brazenly groped her chest. Koneko had initially thought that I had turned over a new leaf, but it turned out I had become even more shameless, completely shattering her perception of my 'perversion'! Koneko couldn't help but exclaim in exasperation, "Pervert Kyoya-senpai, are you at it again?!" I not only didn't deny it but replied seriously, "I just enjoy teasing you, Koneko-chan. After all, you're so cute, I can't help myself!" Koneko: "..." "Kyoya, you're a bad boy, flirting with Koneko-chan behind our backs!" Akeno suddenly interjected. "Hmm?" Seeing Akeno interrupt my training with Koneko, I frowned, then pretended to be serious. "Akeno, what are you doing? Don't you know the Rating Game is coming up soon? And you're slacking off in such a critical moment? It seems I need to—punish you severely!" Suddenly, I appeared behind Akeno, and a 'little' bolt of lightning shot from my fingertip, making her shudder. Seeing Akeno's flustered and slightly resentful expression, I ignored her and turned my attention to the others, starting to scold them. "Rias, I told you to practice your control, not stand there like a statue! Are you a scarecrow?" "And you, you overgrown mutt (The Wolf)! I know you've gotten bigger and stronger, but that doesn't mean you can be lazy! Get back to training! Or I'll roast you for dinner." "Kiba, are you a snail? Your movement speed is like a tortoise! At this rate, an eighty-year-old grandma could dodge your attacks!" I scolded them with increasing intensity, eventually flying into the air and conjuring numerous Lightning Spears to "motivate" them. But my true intention was to continue teasing Koneko. After all, a properly trained Koneko was very clingy! Rias: "..." Kiba: "..." Kiyome and her magical beasts: "..." Seeing my "enthusiastic" scolding, everyone was speechless, their mouths twitching. 'Great, so you're not here to train—you're here to yell at us.' ❁❁❁❁ ~ Push the story forward with your Power Stones ~ Every 400 PS = Bonus Chapter! ❁❁❁❁ ~ 17 Advanced Chapters Now Available on Patreon! https://p-atreon.com/dragonnx (Just remove the hyphen to access Patreon normally.)