Nepal… one year after the final tournament.
The wind moved gently across the open village field.
Leo stood there wearing simple Hawai slippers, half pants, and a loose T-shirt, staring at the mountains.
He scratched his head.
"I can't believe it… it's already been one year since that tournament.
It still feels like yesterday… when Kaito Jin and I jumped at each other, ready to kill."
A goat bleated beside him.
Leo sighed.
"And now… I'm back to grazing goats. Hmmm… doesn't even feel like I'm saying something cool."
Inside the Village House
Lily sat on the floor, holding a small baby in her arms.
The baby laughed happily.
"Who's the best boy in the world?" she asked softly.
"You are, right?"
The one-year-old giggled again.
Lily sighed dramatically.
"Your useless father went to graze goats and still hasn't come back. I have to cook too… I don't know what I'll do with him."
Meanwhile – China
Grand decorations filled a large hall.
It was Chen Wei and Yuna's wedding.
Yuna looked beautiful, dressed in elegant Chinese attire. Chen Wei stood proudly beside her.
Chen Wei's mother wiped fake tears.
"I didn't know my son would grow up so fast… now he's ready for marriage."
Chen Wei groaned.
"Mom, please stop with the fake crying."
The guests laughed.
Back to Nepal
Leo opened the door.
"I'm home!"
SLAP!
A slipper hit his face.
Lily stood there, angry.
"Did you go to graze goats… or were you planning to fight someone again?! Enough is enough! Do you remember how you almost died last time? If you had died, your son would've grown up without a father!"
Leo rubbed his face.
The baby suddenly jumped—literally flying a little through the air—toward Leo.
Leo caught him.
"Hey! Baap re! He's more dangerous than me! He already learned how to fly?!"
Lily froze.
"…Wait. Why is he flying?"
Leo blinked.
"…That's new."
Far Away – China
Deep in the forests of China, five mysterious girls ran through the darkness.
Behind them, armed members of a secret organization chased them.
"Catch them!" shouted the leader.
"With those five girls, we can rule this world! No martial artist will ever defeat us!"
He began laughing maniacally.
The five girls' eyes glowed faintly… something ancient, something celestial, slept within them.
Author Note
One year has passed since the tournament ended.
But peace never lasts forever.
Can our heroes overcome this new disaster?
Is a shadow about to fall upon the world once again…
or is this the beginning of the end?
🔥 To Be Continued…