A fact that I never thought about until now, and funny enough I hadn't noticed. Is that, if you accompany the pilgrims on their Journey to the West, and I'm referring specifically to the moment where you've already formed a bond of respect and affection between Bajie, Sandy and clearly Wukong
(I'm not including Tripitaka because it's not difficult to bond with him from my perspective)
It doesn't matter where you are, what village you rest in, how strong the enemy was, or, in special circumstances, how angry you are with Wukong.
The Monkey King is never, ever far enough away from you for someone to hurt you, and I mean he will always save you Even faster than he would save Tripitaka. I can imagine this scene perfectly
*Wukong with Y/N in his arms after having saved her from a demon*: *Poker Face*.
Demon: *shivers and shivers* I thought the monkey was far away.
Bajie: Ha!, fool *mocking laughter*
Sandy: The monkey brother is NEVER far from our lady, ever.
Wukong: Don't pray to God because it's me In . . . . .
conclusion: Wukong would be your shadow, your guardian and your impenetrable shield as long as you exist on the face of the earth.
P.S.: *applies to any version of Wukong, I have proof and zero doubts*
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