The Last peril Monk

Chapter 7 who youare

After the brutal fight in Shadow City, Leeway and Mike were left badly beaten and near death until a mysterious person intervened, saving their lives. When Leeway regained consciousness, he found himself in a room with a clean white-sheeted bed next to an empty one, presumably for Mike, who was nowhere to be seen. Despite his injuries, Leeway struggled to get up and explore.

"Where am I? Where's Mike? I can't even find my Sikei. What's going on?" Leeway muttered as he made his way to the door.

Upon exploring, Leeway discovered an old-style dojo reminiscent of the one where he and his friends grew up, albeit older. Eventually, he stumbled upon a room where he found Mike with an older man who appeared slightly older than their sensei Dai, with long white hair, facial hair, and one blind eye, dressed in martial arts attire.

"What is this? Mike, who is that?" Leeway asked, his voice filled with confusion.

"Leeway, you're up. It's been four weeks," Mike replied, relieved.

"A month?" Leeway exclaimed.

"Yes, you were badly beaten," Mike said.

As Leeway attempted to approach Mike and the man, he stumbled.

"Please, Leeway, be careful. You had very deep cuts, a broken rib, a concussion, and a broken shoulder," the older man said.

"Thanks for the concern, but who are you, and why did you help us?" Leeway asked.

"My name is Shou. I'll tell you more later, Leeway. Right now, I need you to sit here. I'll get you some tea," Shou said, leaving the room.

After Shou left, Leeway expressed his concerns and asked Mike questions about their situation.

"We've been here for a month and heard nothing from Janet or Sensei Dai?" Leeway asked, his voice tinged with worry.

"Leeway, I thought you were never going to wake up in time. I recovered in just a week, ate some food, and regained my energy," Mike explained.

"What about the spiritual man? Our whole mission is ruined," Leeway said, frustration evident in his voice.

"That's the thing. That man is the spiritual man, Leeway," Mike revealed.

"What?" Leeway said, shocked.

"Yeah, we made it. Master Dai would be proud," Mike said.

"So we made it, but I don't even have my Sikei," Leeway lamented.

At that moment, Shou returned with Leeway's tea and something else.

"Ah, yes, you're talking about this old thing? Believe it or not, it's older than me," Shou said, holding up Leeway's Sikei.

"Thank you for giving it back. That's the reason our sensei sent us here. He said you might know something about it," Leeway said.

"You think Dai would've sent you on this mission just for questions about an old sword?" Shou asked with a smile.

"Yes, that's what this was all for," Leeway insisted.

"No, he wanted me to train you, Leeway, in ways he knew he couldn't," Shou explained.

"What do you mean? Leeway is one of the most advanced fighters I know. He's already finished his training," Mike said, defending his friend.

"Yes, Leeway is a skilled fighter, but he's more than just some random kid your sensei found," Shou began.

"What do you mean, Sir Shou?" Leeway asked, curiosity and confusion mingling in his eyes.

"Leeway, you're a Peril Monk. You're from one of the greatest martial art tribes ever founded," Shou explained.