That night, facing the attack of Sword Master Watanabe Ryosuke, Li San risked throwing the dagger in his hand to prevent Wu from being injured, an action that earned Wu's approval of Li San.
Afterward, the two coordinated seamlessly and repelled Watanabe Ryosuke, simultaneously developing a mutual desire to befriend each other.
Later on, after an exchange in which each won a round, a mutual admiration emerged—their kindred spirits recognized.
Had Li San not considered Wu a friend, he would not have given his cherished short knife to Wu.
Moreover, Wu not only accepted the short knife but also unhesitatingly asked for a long spear, for he too had come to regard Li San as a friend.
For the sake of someone unrelated, Wu was willing to go the extra mile, let alone for a friend?
Had Wu been sure that Li San was in that building, he would have checked even without Li Li's call.
Wu ran forward and soon reached the crossroads.
