As Charlie was attending to Stefanie, Nanako Ito observed her mentor, Kazuki Yamamoto, dozing off. She turned to Tanaka Koichi with a tired expression and said, “Tanaka, please stay here and look after Master for me. I need to take a break; otherwise, I might not be able to make it to the next semifinals, let alone defeat Aurora.”


    For Nanako Ito, despite Master Yamamoto Kazuki’s encouragement to regard Charlie as a teacher, she was not ready to do so. In her mind, the fact remained that her teacher had been injured by Charlie’s actions. Regardless of who was at fault, she couldn’t abandon her mentor in this moment and ept Charlie as her guide.


    Moreover, deep inside, she sensed that Charlie wouldn’t be interested in taking her on as a disciple. After all, Charlie didn’tck wealth and didn’t seem fond of Japanese individuals. What could she possibly do to win his favor?


    Thus, she had resolved to put all her effort into finishing thepetition and then return to Japan with her mentor.


    Because of this determination, she felt she couldn’t continue looking after Yamamoto Kazuki at that moment. She needed to head back to the hotel to ensure she got adequate rest and dedicate time to practice before the uing challenges.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    When Jiro Kobayashi learned that Nanako was returning to the hotel, he quickly chimed in, “Oh, Nanako, I was just nning to go back to the hotel as well. Let’s go together!”


    Nanako Ito shook her head, replying, “No need, Mr. Kobayashi. I’ll just take a taxi and head back.”<fn9916> Newest update provided by f?ndnovel</fn9916>


    Jiro Kobayashi recognized that Nanako was trying to distance herself from him, but he wasn’t upset. He understood that a person like Nanako Ito, who was as rare as a gem, wouldn’t be easily won over.


    To make a good impression on her, Jiro Kobayashi decided to share an intriguing piece of information. “Miss Nanako, let’s go together. I just so happen to be driving the car our branch acquired in Aurous Hill.”


    Before Nanako could decline, he added, “Actually, there’s someone who can help Mr. Yamamoto. I know a person who has the ability to heal him.”


    “Really?!” Nanako Ito’s excitement was palpable, and she eximed, “Mr. Kobayashi, are you serious? My master isn’t aware of anything right now—can there really be someone in this world who can heal him?”


    Jiro Kobayashi responded calmly, “Miss Nanako, you must have heard of Chinese medicine, correct?”


    “I have,” Nanako Ito replied, nodding. “But from what I recall, Chinese medicine isn’t particrly effective for serious illnesses. It seems more suited for treating minor ailments like headaches or physical symptoms.”


    “For instance, acupuncture and cupping are popr among athletes worldwide. Cupping, in particr, helps rx muscles and alleviate pain. Even the renowned swimmer Phelps used it during the Rio Olympics,” she borated.


    Jiro Kobayashi acknowledged, “What you mentioned are justmon uses of Chinese medicine. However, I’ve heard of remarkable cases. There was a famous doctor in Aurous Hill who managed to cure a patient with severe paraplegia from a car ident, helping them recover in a short time! Though, I must note that the nature of that injury differs from Mr. Yamamoto’s.”


    Curious, Nanako Ito asked, “Are there truly such incredible individuals in the world? Please, Mr. Kobayashi, tell me who this genius doctor is!”


    With a gracious smile, Jiro Kobayashi replied, “Oh, Miss Nanako, that’s quite a lengthy tale. Why don’t I drive us, and we can chat on the way?”


    Realizing that Jiro Kobayashi was eager to give her this valuable information while offering her a ride back, Nanako Ito decided to ept his proposal. “Alright then, I appreciate it, Mr. Kobayashi!” she said, nodding in agreement.<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>