The sun had just begun to rise over the Jade Palace, casting long shadows across the courtyard. Inside the student quarters, the morning bell rang loudly, signaling the start of a new day. One by one, the members of the Furious Five emerged from their rooms, stretching and preparing for their morning routine. Alongside them was Chun-Li, who had quickly adapted to the disciplined lifestyle of the palace.
As they stepped into the hall, they greeted their master in unison. "Good morning, Master Shifu."
Shifu, standing tall and composed as always, nodded in acknowledgment. He scanned the hall, expecting to see Riser and Po stepping out to join the group. But the two newcomers were nowhere to be seen.
Shifu frowned slightly, his voice carrying a hint of impatience. "Panda, Chicken, where are you?"
Chun-Li, ever respectful, stepped forward. "Master, Riser-sama has already gone to the training hall."
Shifu's frown deepened as he considered this. "And the panda?"
Chun-Li hesitated, glancing around. "I don't know, Master."
Crane, the ever-observant member of the Furious Five, offered a possible explanation. "Maybe Po's gone home, Master. He didn't seem... well-prepared for this."
Shifu mulled over the idea, his expression softening as he thought it might indeed be true. "It's possible," he conceded. "Perhaps this was too much for him."
Viper, always thoughtful, tilted her head and shared her concern. "But what about the Dragon Warrior? If Po's gone, then what happens next?"
Shifu sighed, the weight of responsibility evident in his eyes. "If the true Dragon Warrior is destined to appear, then they will reveal themselves in time. For now, we focus on our training."
With that, Shifu led the group to the training hall. The morning air was crisp, and the palace grounds were peaceful, but the weight of uncertainty hung in the air. As they reached the training ground, Shifu's sharp eyes immediately took in the sight before him.
There, in the center of the hall, was Po, but not in the position anyone had expected. The panda was stuck in a rather awkward split, clearly struggling to maintain his balance and composure. His face was a mix of concentration and discomfort as he tried to lift himself out of the position, but his large form was not cooperating.
nearby, in stark contrast, was Riser. He was in a perfect split, his form elegant and composed, as if the position were second nature to him. His expression was one of calm focus, a far cry from Po's obvious distress.
The Furious Five, along with Chun-Li, paused at the entrance, taking in the scene with a mixture of surprise and amusement.
Tigress was the first to speak, her tone slightly impressed. "Riser's flexibility is... good."
Monkey, always quick with a joke, grinned. "Yeah, but looks like Po's still figuring out which way his legs are supposed to go."
Viper giggled softly, though her eyes were full of empathy for the struggling panda. "He's trying, though. That's something."
Shifu stood frozen in disbelief, his sharp eyes flicking between Riser, who had just performed a perfect split, and Po, who was still awkwardly stuck in his. One burning question echoed through his mind: How could Riser, a novice, possess such extraordinary flexibility and control?
Riser, sensing the tension, got up from his split and walked over to Po, helping the panda to his feet. Po mumbled a small, embarrassed "Thanks," clearly feeling out of place.
Without warning, Shifu hurled a wooden board toward Riser. Instinctively, Riser reacted with a high kick, shattering the board mid-air. The hall fell silent, and Shifu, still trying to process what he had just seen, stepped closer to Riser.
"Riser," Shifu began, his tone a mixture of curiosity and scrutiny, " did you deliberately hide your flexibility? It takes years of dedicated training to develop such flexibility, and even more time to apply it effectively in combat."
To emphasize his point, Shifu tossed two more boards into the air. Tigress, ever the disciplined warrior, leaped up, her legs extending into a perfect split as she destroyed both boards with precise kicks. She landed gracefully, but her eyes remained fixed on Riser, as if trying to gauge the depth of his abilities.
Riser smiled sheepishly. "Master, I did mention that my body is special. But the truth is... I'm still exploring Kung Fu. I didn't show my flexibility in combat because, to be honest, I don't really know how to integrate it yet."
As Riser spoke, his thoughts wandered. My guess would be that the rebirth after my transmigration is responsible for this. It was the one thing that had changed from the original timeline. Ever since then, my body has been in a state where I can learn and adapt quickly. That's why I started with physical combat. The original Riser had no real combat skills—he was a high-ranking devil, yet was defeated by Issei, a low-ranking devil even if a lot of plot armor was involved.
Riser continued, reflecting on his past and the world he was now part of. Even if there was a logical explanation for Issei's victory, it wasn't enough. But this world doesn't always operate on logic. Issei reached Super Devil level while still in high school only through boosted bear , after all. damn draig is on crack to boost everything he want .damn authority of domination .
Rebirth must be a gift from the God I met. My demonic power is high rank, but I can't fully harness it yet riser only use was blowing flames where demonic power work on imagination you could imagine anything yubellena was better mage then him , so I focused on improving my physical combat abilities first. This led to the development of Nova, a technique that augments my physical capabilities. Following Chun-Li wasn't just a personal choice; it made sense logically as well. Her family's has martial arts heritage and the map they left behind were bound to be related and i was right . I needed guidance from a true master, and that's what I've found here.
Shifu, still scrutinizing Riser, finally spoke. "Riser, Chun-Li, come with me. We will begin with getting you martial arts."
Riser and Chun-Li exchanged a glance, their determination evident. They both knew this was the opportunity they had been waiting for.
Po, who had been listening intently, suddenly piped up, "What about me, Master Shifu? What do I do?"
Shifu turned to Po with a sigh, but there was a hint of a smile on his face. "You, Po, will spar with the Furious Five today."
Po's eyes widened in a mixture of excitement and dread. "S-Spar with the Furious Five? All of them?"
Shifu nodded, already beginning to walk away with Riser and Chun-Li in tow. "Yes, Po. It will be... enlightening."
As Shifu led Riser and Chun-Li to a more secluded training area, the Furious Five began preparing themselves, eyeing Po with a mixture of amusement and anticipation.