In the heart of Hwarang City, where the ancient traditions of martial arts converge with the pulse of modern life, unfolds the extraordinary tale of Jinwoo Kim. A seemingly ordinary college student, Jinwoo possesses an extraordinary ability known as "Martial Echo." His power to instantly replicate and master any martial art witnessed sets him on a path that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary.
As Jinwoo grapples with the complexities of university life, a chance encounter with a mysterious martial artist triggers the awakening of his latent abilities. Little does he know that his journey will thrust him into the clandestine world of ancient martial arts clans, each guarding secrets that could reshape the very essence of reality.
Physically unassuming but intellectually sharp, Jinwoo becomes a living repository of combat knowledge, absorbing the essence of every opponent he faces. The manhwa delves into his evolution from an ordinary student to a martial arts prodigy as he navigates the challenges posed by rival clans, dark forces seeking to exploit his powers, and the enigmatic history of Hwarang City.
Jinwoo's encounters with various martial arts clans unveil a tapestry of disciplines, from the disciplined Hwarang Clan, guardians of tradition, to the elusive Shadow Serpents, masters of covert techniques. The clash of these ancient styles becomes a battleground for Jinwoo's destiny, leading him to question not only the source of his powers but the purpose they serve in the grand scheme of things.
Join Jinwoo on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the weight of being a martial arts prodigy in a city where every move echoes through the corridors of history. As the legacy of Martial Echo unfolds, Jinwoo Kim becomes not just a master of combat but a key to unlocking the secrets that lie within the ancient martial arts clans and the destiny that awaits him.
A ragtag gang of teens teams up with a neighboring girl gang when a major cartel moves into town, threatening their families, their turf, and the community they've worked so hard to protect.
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Cash West formed the Seven 20s - a gang of six overzealous teens with guns - to keep his tiny, crime-infested town in nowhere California safe. His methods are unorthodox and frankly illegal, but the town loves his Robin Hood heroics. However, the gang gets more than they bargained for when the Mendoza cartel rolls into town, determined to knock them off the map. As the threat hits closer to home, Cash has no choice but to team up with his ex-girlfriend Tiana's neighboring girl gang, the Hearts of Spades. Soon allies become enemies, families get trapped in the crossfire, and romance brews as Cash fights to unravel a massive conspiracy that puts everyone that matters to him at risk. When the stakes are life and death, will the gangs be able to overcome an enemy more powerful than any of them could have predicted?
Book One of The Seven Twenties Series
Content and Trigger Warning: contains violence, drug use, mentions of domestic abuse, and mature themes.