Chapter 8: Chen Zhen vs. Akutagawa

Xin Han curled his lips in disdain towards Akutagawa Ryuichi, knowing that this Japanese man was no match for Chen Zhen, let alone Huo Yuanjia. His ability to defeat Huo Yuanjia was entirely due to the despicable tactics employed by the Japanese behind the scenes

Xin Han pointed a baton at a group of Japanese and laughed, "Aren't you all very formidable? Come on, come over here." Seeing no one respond, he laughed three times and followed Chen Zhen out.

After falling to the ground, Akutagawa executed a series of kicks, forcing Chen Zhen to the edge of the dojo. He then suddenly raised his leg and unleashed a downward strike, his right leg swinging down like a massive axe aimed at Chen Zhen's head. Chen Zhen shrank his body, slipping away like an eel, and sidestepped forward to evade the attack.

Ryūichi Akutagawa's strike did not hit Chen Zhen, but with a "crack," it broke the wooden railing at the edge of the dojo, causing Xin Han, who was watching the spectacle, to click his tongue in amazement, thinking to himself that if he were in Chen Zhen's position, he would have surely had his bones shattered and tendons severed by such a blow

Chen Zhen glanced at him and coldly replied: "No!"

Chen Zhen grasped Akutagawa's finger, gently twisted it, and contorted it into a shape resembling a twisted doughnut, then effortlessly threw him out.

When the disciples of the Hongkou Dojo supported Akutagawa, Chen Zhen had already put on his leather shoes and stood up silently, gazing at the crowd of the Hongkou Dojo

Chen Zhen did not understand the meaning of "comrade" and did not pay him any attention. At this moment, Akutagawa was extremely shocked, wondering how Chen Zhen could be so formidable

Only Xin Han knows that Chen Zhen intends to open the coffin for an autopsy

Xin Han chuckled and took a few quick steps to walk alongside Chen Zhen, extending his thumb and saying, "Fifth Senior Brother, you are truly impressive"

Since it is a fair competition, regardless of who the opponent is, the warrior Chen Zhen shows the respect that is due. He takes off his leather shoes, places them at the door, and then approaches Ryuuichi Akutagawa.

The Japanese officer looked at Chen Zhen in surprise and said, "Aren't you Japanese?"

In the end, he found that Ryūichi Akutagawa's speed was quite acceptable, but he fell short in terms of strength

The rapid succession of leg kicks is astonishing; an ordinary martial artist would have long been flustered and would inevitably be defeated in the end.

Xin Han shook his head beside him, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. This Akutagawa truly did not know what was good for him. With just one punch, Fifth Senior Brother had shaken his strongest leg, yet he still could not comprehend the gap between them. Could it be that he really thought Fifth Senior Brother was born with divine strength

Chen Zhen easily dodged and casually grabbed Akutagawa's ear, forcibly pulling Ryunosuke Akutagawa back, continuing to stare at him.

Chen Zhen had a serious expression on his face, seemingly lost in thought. He paid no heed to Xin Han's flattery, merely shaking his head without uttering a word

Ryūichi Akutagawa stepped forward, propelling his entire body forward, delivering two straight punches aimed directly at Chen Zhen's face

Salute! The Japanese officer immediately stood at attention and saluted upon seeing Fujita.

However, in front of so many disciples, Chen Zhen defeated him so miserably that he lost all face. Enraged and unwilling to accept defeat, he raised two fingers and aimed them at Chen Zhen's eyes

The Japanese officer did not dare to raise his head at all, fearing that this superior, known for his coldness, would know the unimaginable consequences of allowing the Chinese to enter the dojo. However, he also did not dare to conceal the truth. As he struggled internally and was about to speak the truth, he was preempted by General Xie standing beside him.

After Chen Zhen repelled Akutagawa, he rushed forward and closely stared into Akutagawa's eyes from a very short distance.

At this moment, the police officer, whom Nong Jinsun had arranged to come through connections, was blocked outside the gate of the Japanese consulate's courtyard

Jia Guo was extremely astonished; how could Chen Zhen possess such immense strength? It is important to note that the kick he delivered was an attack that utilized the full force of his body, so how could it possibly be repelled by a single punch from him

Chen Zhen approached Akutagawa and frowned, saying: "I can see clearly now that you are not my master's opponent at all"

"Fifth Senior Brother, just take care of him quickly and get the book. You keep staring at him, making it seem like you are comrades."

A baton was drawn and pointed at the disciples of the Hongkou dojo: "What are you doing? Do you understand fair competition? Are the Japanese so shameless? Bushido is nothing but nonsense."

Upon his remark, the disciples exchanged glances and retreated a few steps, yet they still maintained a posture of aggression

Fujita Gang cast a cold glance at a few people and said, "It is best not to cause any trouble!" After saying this, he turned and walked through the door

The wind of the fist howls; both punches by Ryuuichi Akutagawa are fundamental techniques of karate, yet he wields them with tremendous power. Each punch is capable of breaking six wooden boards, and if struck on the face of an ordinary person, it could kill them instantly

The Japanese officer on guard breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this; it is better to avoid trouble than to seek it, and he also abandoned the thought of creating unnecessary complications

Chen Zhen easily dodged Akutagawa's flying kick, not rushing to retaliate; he wanted to see what other abilities Akutagawa possessed

Let us go, junior disciple. Chen Zhen turned and left the Hongkou Dojo

Chen Zhen nodded and said, "That would be best"

Chen Zhen remained calm and unhurried, taking a slight step back while deftly parrying the two attacks with his hands

At this moment, all the Japanese people had lost their previous arrogance, looking at Chen Zhen with a mix of anger and fear, and no one dared to stop him from leaving

Xin Han watched intently from the side, thinking to himself that Akutagawa could be considered a master of karate in his own right, at least far superior to those so-called experts of later generations who merely flaunted their black belts with various degrees.

Having recognized Akagawa's strength, Chen Zhen had no intention of continuing to play with him. Just then, Akagawa delivered a side kick, and Chen Zhen suddenly inhaled sharply, launching a punch that struck directly at the sole of Akagawa Ryuichi's foot

As he looked up in the biting cold, he saw two individuals seated on horseback. One was dressed in a Western-style suit, exuding an air of politeness, while the other wore a Japanese military uniform with a stern expression. He recognized that the man in the military uniform was the hidden hand behind the death of Huo Yuanjia, the greatest antagonist in "The Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen," Fujita Gō.

We won! However, there was not a trace of joy on Chen Zhen's face; instead, he appeared to be deeply troubled.

Jiang Chuan fell heavily onto the floor, and Chen Zhen lowered his head and continued to stare at Jiang Chuan.

Chen Zhen dodged left and right, neutralizing all of Akutagawa's attacks. It was not that he lacked the ability to counterattack, but rather that he wanted to observe the true strength of Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

"Look, the Fifth Brother has come out!" Just as General Xie was bowing his head in thought, A Biao exclaimed loudly, pointing towards the exit of the courtyard.

The two stood facing each other, and Chen Zhen said solemnly: "My master practiced Huo Family Fist, and I will also use Huo Family Fist to fight you"

At this moment, the disciples of the Hongkou dojo could no longer remain seated; they all stood up, assuming a stance as if they were about to take action

Seeing Chen Zhen so close to him, he steeled his heart and delivered a headbutt from karate towards Chen Zhen

The fox exploits the tiger's might. Chen Zhen did not look back and threw a comment to Xin Han.

At this moment, Akutagawa Ryuichi has confirmed that he is absolutely no match for Chen Zhen. However, what is Chen Zhen trying to do? Is he intending to humiliate him? He would rather die in battle than be humiliated by a Chinese person. Ignoring his injuries, he unleashes a karate knife-hand strike aimed at Chen Zhen's neck.

Chen Zhen halted his offensive and approached Akutagawa, his eyes fixed on him unwaveringly

After Chen Zhen dodged, he executed a spinning kick that struck Aijikawa in the chest, pushing him back several steps. He was now fully aware of Aijikawa's strength and saw no need to continue testing it.

He did not expect that Ryūnosuke Akutagawa truly thought this way

At this moment, two horses were approaching from a distance, followed by a group of Japanese soldiers

Ryūichi Akutagawa could sense the powerful aura emanating from Chen Zhen, and he gradually became excited within. This was a formidable opponent; defeating Chen Zhen would greatly benefit his martial arts breakthrough. He slowly assumed his stance, while Chen Zhen also took the initial posture of the Huo family boxing. The two locked eyes, and a fierce battle was about to commence

The chief constable, surnamed Xie, had a close personal relationship with Nong Jinsun and also maintained a good rapport with Huo Yuanjia. Therefore, upon hearing that Huo Yuanjia's disciple, Chen Zhen, had stormed into the Hongkou dojo, he hastily left his mahjong game and rushed over with his men, only to be informed that no Chinese had entered at all

Jia Chuan lay on the ground and launched an attack on Chen Zhen, but was countered by Chen Zhen, who then seized his kicking leg and flipped Jia Chuan upside down, delivering a kick to his chest that sent him flying away

As Akutagawa, who regards the spirit of Bushido as life, cannot allow himself to be defeated by a subordinate who has fallen, it would be the greatest blemish of his life. He was filled with extreme anger, let out a loud shout, leaped into the air, and delivered two front kicks directly to Chen Zhen's chest

The two men stared at each other for a while, and ultimately, Ryūichi Akutagawa could not hold back and took the initiative to act first. His disciples had all been defeated by Chen Zhen, and it was necessary for him to establish his authority in front of his disciples.

"It's nothing, it's nothing, Mr. Fujita, Consul, really, it's nothing." Mr. Xie took off his hat and bent down with a smile.

Several disciples, without any doubt, happily left. Mr. Xie, puzzled, said: "Isn't Mr. Huo's grave ready yet"

It is impossible; it must be due to his innate strength. At his age, his martial arts skills cannot surpass those of his master, Huo Yuanjia.

In this harsh and cold time, one cannot help but admire the Japanese concept of Bushido. Although there may be illicit activities occurring behind the scenes, on the surface, it demonstrates a strong emphasis on reputation and honor.

Chen Zhen showed no mercy, landing a punch squarely on Akutagawa's chest, followed by a kick to Akutagawa's thigh. He then seized Akutagawa by the ear, pulling him back to stare at him.

"Fifth Brother, how are you?" Several disciples of Jingwu School hurriedly inquired upon seeing the Japanese leave

Indeed, we all witnessed it. The other disciples of Jingwumen who arrived also testified.

Fujita, with a proud expression, dismounted after seeing so many people gathered around and walked up to the Japanese officer: "What is the matter?"

A Japanese officer is loudly reprimanding: "I have already told you, no one except Japanese people is allowed to enter the Hongkou Dojo without superior orders."

Yes, yes, yes. Manager Xie responded repeatedly in a low voice, then turned around and quietly asked Axiang from Jingwumen and Aren: "Did you all see clearly? Did he go in or not?"

Aren was also very anxious, not knowing how things had come to this, pointing at the courtyard: "I saw Fifth Senior Brother enter the temple with my own eyes"

At this moment, Akutagawa felt a sense of humiliation; in a frenzy, he disregarded the tearing pain in his ears and struck at his opponent's temple with a horizontal fist, which was easily blocked by Chen Zhen. In a desperate struggle, he kicked out with all his might, but that too was evaded.

In an instant, as swift as lightning, the two were so close that they seemed to be within arm's reach, yet unexpectedly, Chen Zhen seized Akutagawa's arm and threw him out.

Xinhán spat in disdain, thinking to himself that he would pretend he had said nothing just now; these little Japanese are truly shameless

Everyone present turned to look, and they saw Chen Zhen and Xin Han walking out from inside.

In a moment of desperation, he attempted to kick, but before he could even lift his leg, Chen Zhen saw through his intentions and landed several kicks on his calf, forcing him to retreat continuously

Ignoring the excitement of several junior disciples, he instructed, "You go and inform Ting En and Uncle Nong to come to Master’s grave to find me"

"Yes, it is." Mr. Xie replied with a smile, agreeing to the compensation.

In their first direct confrontation, it was a test of strength. Chen Zhen remained completely still, while Akutagawa was knocked back seven or eight steps by a single punch from Chen Zhen. The pain radiating from the sole of his foot made him involuntarily move his foot.

Akutagawa Isshin aimed to seize the initiative; he certainly did not believe that merely throwing two punches would be sufficient to defeat Chen Zhen. When his offensive was blocked, he launched a series of consecutive kicks, delivering seven or eight kicks in rapid succession from left to right.

Akutagawa was about to cry, thinking: "I can see clearly now."

Ryūichi Akutagawa can also be considered quite good; after being repelled by Chen Zhen, he immediately halted his movements and advanced to launch a counterattack. However, he still failed to make any effective moves, all of which were neutralized by Chen Zhen.

Ryūichi Akutagawa has been beaten to a pulp, resembling a pig's head. Although his disciples appear tense, none of them step forward to interfere with the duel