Shiro: The Secret Hero
8. Sparring Partners

Next day.

Shiro wakes up and goes about his usual activities. He did not know about what happened at the meeting of the Mayor and the City advisers.

Yes, although Shiro knew, there was nothing Shiro could do.

Today Shiro is doing his usual activities. But when he was about to run, Shiro chose to enter a bit deep into the interior of the forest.

This Shiro did because he was tired of seeing the same scene over and over again.

In addition, Shiro had memorized the forest fringe terrain, so he thought it was less challenging.

Just 30 minutes into the run, a tear was seen in Shiro's pants. The tear he got when he broke through the bushes. Fortunately, Shiro wears long training pants. So there are only patches of scratches on Shiro's skin.

Shiro continued his run. But before long he ran, Shiro seemed to hear the same steps as him from behind.

Shiro looked back, and saw a man in a tight green training shirt.

"Uncle..!"

Call Shiro to the uncle while continuing to run, not forgetting Shiro waved his hand somewhat visible to the uncle.

Sure enough, the uncle turned his head towards Shiro and dashed towards Shiro with a smile.

Black hair drizzle, with a shape similar to Bruce Lee, a tight green training shirt with a thick black mustache. Yes, the uncle called Shiro is Shiro's neighbor Uncle Rod Jack or can be called Uncle Jack.

He is an E-class hero who is an expert in the physical arts. Class E Hero is the Lowest Hero, so his work as a hero does not get too much attention.

Shiro was surprised to see the 6-year-old running, as Shiro initially saw Uncle Jack running alone and did not see a boy following Uncle Jack.

The boy's appearance was very similar to Uncle Jack's, the difference was only his small size and there was no mustache on the boy's face.

Joe Kee is Uncle Jack's only son. His wife, Joe Kee, died long ago.

Really, it is not permissible to judge a person by his appearance, let alone to underestimate him.

Shiro did not expect Joe Kee to have followed his father's crazy training when he was 6 years old. Not like he's just starting to train now.

"Hey son, what are you doing here ?"

"I'm practicing uncle"

"Only ?"

"Yes uncle"

The two talked while continuing to run. Joe just kept quiet and eavesdropped on the conversation, what a good ethic.

However, there was a moment that astonished Shiro. Shiro tells Uncle Jack that his parents died in the war and Shiro lives alone now. Uncle Jack even wanted to invite ya as a foster child. Shiro refused.

After the incident, Uncle Jack often comforts Shiro and the three continue to run around the village, but it seems Joe Kee and Uncle Jack reduce their speed and despise him with Shiro's speed.

Just a few turns, through a fairly heavy field, Shiro's breathing had started to become irregular. Through unfamiliar terrain, fatigue began to appear on Shiro.

"Your breathing is wrong, try to set your rhythm in breathing"

Seeing Shiro starting to roam, Uncle Jack gave advice to Shiro.

Shiro began to regulate his breathing rhythm. But only a few minutes, Shiro was bored again.

"Try me to imitate the rhythm of my breathing"

Uncle Jack's advice while pointing at him. Shiro noticed and followed the rhythm of Uncle Jack's breathing.

Sure enough, although not used to the rhythm of Uncle Jack's breathing, but Shiro's endurance has increased.

"Uncle Jack, may I join you in training from tomorrow ?"

Shiro ventured to ask Uncle Jack, because he thought what he lacked at this time was a tutor who gave advice to him.

Uncle Jack nodded approving of Shiro's intentions and was about to hug Shiro. Shiro refused it.

The three continued to run until it became dark, Shiro went home first, while Uncle Jack and Joe Kee still continued training.

Shiro returned home and rushed to take a shower. Shiro searched his parents' P3K boxes and gave them anti-biotics and alcohol. Shiro also covered the wounds with bandages.

Perhaps because he was too tired, Shiro fell asleep in his room.

..........

Month passed.

Shiro is now 9 years old, but Shiro's physicality is incompatible with children his current age.

Shiro's current physique almost equaled Uncle Jack's, during this month Shiro practiced according to the methods taught by Uncle Jack.

Breathing methods, mastery and terrain selection, body suppleness, bodyweight use, and more were taught by Uncle Jack to Shiro.

After getting enough rest, Shiro warms up on the spot.

Uncle Jack and Joe Kee are currently looking at each other silently, as if talking. The two suddenly nodded simultaneously as if agreeing on something.

It is not seen by Shiro, Shiro only sees Joe Kee walking up to him.

"Shiro, will you compete against me ?"

Hearing the challenge from Joe Kee, Shiro was stunned for a while then nodded.

Although Shiro was shocked by the sudden challenge from Joe Kee. But Shiro agreed, because he never fought directly with others. In addition, this was also an opportunity for Shiro to show the practice effects and skills of the Empty Hand Fighting Master he currently possessed.

Currently the two were standing face to face with a distance of about 20 meters. Both put up their own horses. Uncle Jack is the referee this time.

Both of them were silent, the atmosphere was a bit silent, only a breeze could be heard. The leaves are falling, the grass is swaying strongly.

Seeing Shiro remain motionless, Joe Kee took the initiative to advance to launch an attack.

Joe Kee jumps up and kicks Shiro's chest collar straight.

bukkk`

Joe Kee's kick was pulled over by Shiro. Joe Kee continues another attack using his other leg. But this time Joe Kee is after Shiro's head, and Shiro looks down on him, as if knowing that there will be a follow-up attack from Joe Kee.

` bukk, paakkk, bang, bukk buk pakk`

The sound of punches and kicks sounded on the field at this moment. Sell and buy attacks are carried out by both. But Joe Kee was hit more than Shiro.

15 minutes passed, the egg bulge appeared on Joe Kee's head, obviously Shiro benefited more in this fight. Uncle Jack who was watching on the sidelines of their fight was slightly stunned.

But Shiro actually had a bit of trouble against Joe Kee, Shiro's hand bruised because of frequent kicks Joe Kee. Not because it is inevitable, but Joe Kee's kicks are so hard and fast that they are hard to avoid. Even though he was 6 years old.

Shiro's method of attack was different from Joe Kee's. Shiro relied more on his hands, both punches, pats, and elbow attacks. Joe Kee relies more on his flexibility and powerful kicks.

Although in a state of victory, Shiro was somewhat overwhelmed by Joe Kee's attack with high intensity. While Joe Kee was even more excited when he fell by Shiro many times

Shiro was rather horrified to see the physical appearance of a monster belonging to Joe Kee, his tenacity and fighting spirit also made Shiro somewhat shudder. Moreover, thinking about his current age, how about him when he was an adult.

5 Minutes later

` Bang! Bang out! `

"Alright, enough practice up here"

When the battle between Shiro and Joe Kee reaches the final stage, Uncle Jack suddenly appears in their midst and hits the two to stop the fight.

The two stood while holding the back of their heads.

"Make the seal respectful "

Uncle Jack gives orders to the two, Shiro actually does not understand but follows Joe Kee's behavior.

"Thank you for the advice !"

"Thank you for the advice !"

Say the two face each other while looking down to pay respect.

"Hey son, your fighting skills are very good, who taught you ?"

Given Shiro's fighting ability, Uncle Jack couldn't bear to ask Shiro, if Joe Kee was immediately interested when he heard it.

"No uncle Jack, I'm practicing alone"

Hearing Shiro's reply, Uncle Jack and Joe Kee were stunned. They did not expect that Shiro's fighting skills were learned on their own without anyone's help.

"Haha... Looks like you're a genius, son Shiro"

Uncle Jack praised Shiro while laughing, Joe Kee nodded. Shiro was embarrassed, because his ability was obtained from extracting the abilities of others through the system.

To be honest, Shiro somewhat doubted the existence of the system, as the system never appeared again other than giving first-time beginner rewards.

Shiro was a bit confused thinking about how to get a lottery opportunity to draw a skill or something else from the system.

"It's getting dark, let's go back to the village !"

Hearing Uncle Jack's invitation, Shiro only realized that the day was getting dark. The three ran back to the compound where they lived.

When we got home, it was dark. Shiro picked up the P3K box in his room and smeared bruises on both of his arms.

Perhaps because today was his first high-intensity fight, Shiro seemed very exhausted and fell asleep. Even he forgets to shower and change clothes, and Shiro doesn't remember.

Shiro fell asleep until there was a knock on his door.