Martial artists can never be ultimately insulted

However, there is no other choice. In this world, whether it is business or any other industry, everything must give way to martial arts.

Volume 1: Chapter 162 - Kengan Elimination Tournament

—Abnormality—

The simultaneous temporary leave taken by many business leaders representing Japan's large corporations has caused significant disruption to the economy.

Looking at the news in the newspaper, Yamashita Kazuo, along with Tokita Ohma and Nogi Hideki's secret agent Akiyama Kaede, arrived at Tokyo Port. Gazing at the bustling crowd, he put down the newspaper, his eyes filled with a glint of blood in the eyes of the people before him.

"Wow, this is amazing!" Yamashita Kazuo said, pointing ahead. "There must be at least several hundred people here, right? And every single one of them is dressed in fine clothes and has an extraordinary air about them. You can tell at a glance that they are all high-ranking officials and nobles!"

"Of course."

Upon hearing Yamashita Kazuo's words, Akiyama Kaede, standing to the side, calmly nodded and said:

"A total of 151 companies came to participate in the Kengan Elimination Tournament, but when you include those who came to watch the game and their accompanying personnel, the number has already exceeded 1,000."

"To put it simply, if anything unexpected happens here, the entire Japanese economy will collapse."

The last sentence wasn't spoken by Akiyama Kaede. When Wang Ma and the others looked to the side following the sound, Wang Ma raised an eyebrow and greeted them, "Yuan Chen? Did you just arrive?"

"Ah."

Yuan Chen nodded and said, "I picked someone up halfway."

Upon hearing this, Mai Shiranui gave an embarrassed smile, after all, her home was indeed quite far from Tokyo Port.

Along with Yuan Chen, also arriving late was Sakura Ibuki, the actual parent of Yuan Chen's host family.

"Haha! Long time no see! Long time no see!"

As soon as Sakura Ibuki entered, she excitedly waved to Genji and said:

"Thanks to you all this time, my business has inexplicably started to go smoothly! Although I don't know what the Kengan Zero-Fate Tournament is, I've brought Hibiki along to cheer you on~!"

"Oh, you're too kind." Genji nodded repeatedly upon seeing Sakura Ibuki.

Although Sakura Ibuki is not a martial artist, this does not affect Yuan Chen's high regard for her—she is able to recognize her own abilities, find her own place, say no to strong temptations, and stick to her original intentions.

While you could say that Sakura Ibuki lacks ambition and drive, in Yuan Chen's view, this clear self-awareness is actually more important for an ordinary person like Sakura Ibuki.

As Yuan Chen and Sakura Ibuki arrived, some hushed discussions arose among the crowd.

"That's the president of Sakura-so BBQ... He really does seem... unique."

Yes, even on such a formal occasion, Sakura Ibuki still wore an outfit that was different from that of other company presidents.

Although the memory is somewhat distant, Yuan Chen can tell that this outfit should be from Code Geass. The only difference is that Sakura Ibuki is not wearing a mask now, but instead has a goat skull hanging on her chest, giving her a somewhat sinister look.

"That must be the legendary Great Consumption Yuan Chen, right?"

"It should be him. He's been dominating since his debut, and most of his matches are one-against-two chariot battles. Among them are even formidable opponents like Ashura Tokita Ohma and Goku Tenshi Sekibayashi Jun... He seems like a formidable rival!"

"I remember he was a fighter from Chairman Katahara's faction? But I heard he was the one who cast the final vote?"

"Perhaps it was at Chairman Katahara's behest? After all, I've heard that quite a few companies are already eager to vie for the chairmanship."

Listening to the surrounding gossip, Yamashita Kazuo scratched his head and said somewhat unwillingly, "It seems like we've been completely ignored."

"There's nothing we can do, we lost after all." Upon hearing Yamashita Kazuo's words, Tokita Ohma surprisingly didn't seem to care much.

The main reason is that the opponent who lost was Yuan Chen. In the past two weeks, although Tokita Ohma did not refresh on time like Iori Yagami, he spent ten nights out of the two weeks and fourteen days at the restaurant.

On one hand, he received treatment from Yuan Chen, and on the other hand, he sparred with Yuan Chen, Iori Yagami, and others to speed up his physical recovery and get used to high-intensity combat.

After stretching his shoulders a couple of times, a hint of madness appeared in Tokita Ohma's eyes as he said:

"My current strength... should have recovered to 80% of my peak. I'll find the remaining 20% ​​little by little in the battles here."

Then, they will naturally remember the name Tokita Ohma!

Unlike the original story, where the male demon suffers from amnesia and is often arrogant and unruly, this character is different.

Having undergone severe beatings and training in advance, Tokita Ohma is now developing towards the late stages of Kengan Ashura Part 1 and Part 2.

Or rather, this is Tokita Ohma's true personality. His arrogance and haughtiness in the first part of Kengan Ashura were actually due to post-traumatic stress disorder caused by amnesia, which made him react very intensely to everything.

"Yuan Chen! Long time no see!" Upon seeing Yuan Chen arrive, Guan Linchun waved excitedly, "The last battle was truly unforgettable! This time, I will give it my all just as well!"

“I will too.” Yuan Chen nodded in agreement upon hearing Guan Linchun’s words.

Just as the controversy was raging, a huge and luxurious cruise ship slowly docked, accompanied by a deep and resounding whistle.

"Wow, it's huge!" Yamashita Kazuo's eyes widened as he looked at the luxurious cruise ship in front of him.

“This is the world’s largest cruise ship.” Upon hearing Kazuo Yamayama’s words, Kaede Akiyama nodded and said:

"Kengan, which is not open to the public at all times, is 380 meters long and weighs 25 tons, making it the world's largest cruise ship in the true sense."

To this, Tokita Ohma, standing to the side, didn't care at all, simply saying nonchalantly, "A ship? I've never been on one before..."

“Then you need to be careful about seasickness.” Yuan Chen said casually, but then added, “But as a martial artist, the probability of getting seasick is not high.”

Seasickness is mainly caused by a disruption in the vestibular system of the inner ear, as well as the visual and sensory systems.

That is, sitting in the cabin, looking at the fixed walls and table, telling the brain "I am not moving", but the vestibular system in the inner ear actually feels the ship rising and falling and swaying from side to side.

When the brain receives two conflicting signals at the same time, it makes incorrect judgments such as "Am I poisoned? Am I hallucinating?" and then activates a protective mechanism—vomiting—in an attempt to expel the "toxins".

Especially as a classic martial artist, Tokita Ohma's internal energy flow is very stable. If something like seasickness happens to him, it can only mean that his body has indeed reached an extremely dangerous state.

Just as Xing Su was chatting casually, a slightly muffled voice came from the side, accompanied by an inexplicable sense of pressure.

"Everyone, thank you for waiting."

Following the sound, one could see a group of men dressed in black suits, averaging over 1.8 meters tall, exuding a chilling, murderous aura. The blond man at the head of the group looked at the man and said:

"Next, we will proceed with the boarding procedures."

As he spoke, the man reached out and took out a card with the word 'wish' written on it, saying, "First of all, the person holding this invitation, please enter first."

Upon hearing the man's words, the members of the Kengan Association exchanged surprised glances. Only prominent figures in the Kengan Association, such as Nogi Hideki, Yoshitake Keiro, and Kano Gen, calmly took out the cards that had been given to them beforehand.

"This?" A woman with long, scarlet hair asked curiously, a cigarette dangling from her lips, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

While the others didn't seem to care, Han Zhuli, who was standing to the side, appeared somewhat surprised.

"Oh my, the school's chairman is here too. I knew this school was weird."

Upon hearing Han Zhuli's words, the woman beside her turned her head curiously and then saw Han Zhuli, Wu Jialouluo, and others.

Upon seeing Wu Jialouluo's JK uniform, a look of surprise appeared in her eyes, and she said, "Oh? There are school students here?... Hmm, well, that's quite unexpected."

Although she said that, after seeing Wu Jialuo's eyes, Shion of Zoruin understood.

As a private girls' school, the Imperial Sakura Girls' Academy has many members from martial arts families among its students. Among them, the Wu family is definitely one of the most prestigious—as the chairperson of the academy's board of directors, Sou-ryu-in Shion is naturally very familiar with them.

At first, Soryuin Shion didn't pay much attention, only glancing at her with some curiosity. But just as Soryuin Shion was about to look away, she noticed the group of people hiding behind Sakura Ibuki.

The others were one thing, but one figure immediately caught the attention of Shion Souin.

"Um...Zumi?!"

Soryuin Shion's voice carried a hint of surprise, and she even unconsciously opened her mouth, not even noticing the cigarette in her mouth fall to the ground: "How did you end up here... never mind."

Sensing the uneasy, embarrassed smile on her younger sister's face, Shion could only rub her temples and say, "Hurry up and come with me on the ship! You're not old enough to be here yet."

Seeing this, Zhu Mei stuck out her tongue, then looked at Yuan Chen and the others and said, "My sister called me, so I have to go. See you later!"

Similarly, before boarding the Kengan, having learned about the format of the Kengan Deathmatch Tournament, Guan Linjun waved to Yuan Chen and said boldly, "Remember to come over quickly, there's plenty of good food on the cruise ship, I'm waiting to drink with you!"

"Oh, I understand, don't worry."

Yuan Chen nodded.

Because of the upcoming Kengan Elimination Tournament, Jun Seki has been undergoing intensive training since losing to Genjin in the last Kengan competition, and hasn't even had time to go to Genjin's restaurant.

While Guan Linchun's ability to suppress his impulses and desires certainly demonstrates his strong self-control, in reality, he might have gained even more if he had gone.

In Guan Linchun's view, with Yuan Chen's strength, breaking through the selection competition and entering the main competition is a sure thing.

While the surrounding crowd was wondering why only a handful of people were able to board the Quan Yuan, the guardian didn't speak immediately. Instead, after glancing at the crowd, he said:

"You must be President Ibuki Sakura of Sakura-so Charcoal Grilled Meat and Mr. Gentatsu, the fighter, right? According to the chairman, if you two wish to board the Kengan, you can set off immediately."

Upon hearing this, Sakura Ibuki didn't take it seriously and simply said, "I have already entrusted the matter of the Kengan Association to Genji. You don't need to ask me about this."

Upon hearing Sakura Ibuki's words, Yuan Chen asked with some curiosity, "Is this some kind of special treatment?"

“Yes, this is a special order issued by the president.” Upon hearing this, the guardian nodded: “According to the president’s intention, with Lord Yuan Chen’s abilities, it is only a matter of time before he enters the main competition. In that case, there is no need to participate in the so-called preliminary rounds.”

"That's what the president originally said."

The Guardian sighed and continued, "But then the president seemed to realize something and said that if it were you, you definitely wouldn't refuse some of the pre-dinner desserts, so he gave you the right to choose whether or not to board the Kengan."

"Haha, this old guy is actually quite easy to talk to."

Upon hearing the Guardian's words, Yuan Chen smiled and then said, "Since that's the case, I will naturally choose the latter."

Upon hearing this, the Guardian nodded in understanding, then looked at the remaining members of the Bloodstained Fleet and said, "Then next, it is the ship you will be boarding—the Death Ship!"

As he spoke, an old cargo ship, covered in rust and seemingly on the verge of sinking, came into view. While the guards stared in disbelief, he continued:

"The Kengan Deathmatch has a total of 33 spots. According to the Kengan Association's long-standing rules, apart from the top 28 spots, the remaining 5 spots will be contested through a brutal free-for-all."

"Hey! Are you kidding me!" Upon hearing the man's words, Xing Sipin exclaimed, "Doesn't that mean that just passing the preliminary rounds will cost our fighters dearly?"

Upon hearing the veiled insult, the leading guardian clearly didn't mind, simply raising his hand and saying:

"I understand everyone's thoughts, but that's precisely why the Chairman has used his authority to issue an additional new rule."

Upon hearing this, Xing Songluan Yu tensed up, while the guardian looked at Yuan Chen and then said silently:

"According to the president's original words - whoever defeats the fighter, Da Hao Yuan Chen, can directly end the preliminary round and advance to the top 33."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen asked with some curiosity:

"Thirty-three? Doesn't that mean someone will definitely get a bye in every round? Judging from the number of people, shouldn't it be more convenient for the battle order to be thirty-two?"

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Volume 1: Chapter 163 - The Great Elimination Rounds

[The previous text was incorrect. The top 28 players in the Kengan Association automatically advance to the main tournament, so the original quota was 33, with one player scheduled to have a bye. However, due to someone leaving early, the number was changed to 32. This has now been corrected.]

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, the Guardian was not surprised, and calmly said, "Regarding this issue... well, the situation here will be handled by someone you are more familiar with, Mr. Yuan Chen."

"Someone I know?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen raised an eyebrow with some curiosity, while the guardian bowed slightly before turning and leaving.

After a moment, Yuan Chen understood why the guardian had said it was someone Yuan Chen knew...

"Three dynasties? Long time no see~"

The person who replaced the previous guardian in Yuan Chen's eyes was none other than Misa, who had followed Katahara Retsudo to the restaurant to protect Katahara Sayaka. He was the future eighth generation of Mitsudo's Fang.

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, San Chao smiled, then said somewhat helplessly, "I was on a mission recently, so it's been a while since we last met... And I heard your cooking skills have improved? Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll bring my friends to visit you~"

“Now is fine too.” Yuan Chen waved his hand dismissively: “Isn’t Yuanliu Island pretty big? Just come find me if you get hungry.”

"Haha, then I won't stand on ceremony with you. Let me make this clear, all my comrades-in-arms have quite the appetites!"

Watching Yuan Chen and San Chao chatting and laughing, the representatives from the Kengan Association couldn't help but discuss among themselves.

After all, they weren't entirely sure before that Sakura-sou BBQ was an ally of Katahara Mitsudo; it was mostly hearsay.

But now, someone who is clearly a core member of the Guardians is actually interacting with Yuan Chen and chatting happily. Combined with previous rumors that Katahara Miedou's eldest daughter and son have close ties with Yuan Chen, this makes one wonder...

Some were tense, some were solemn, and those who recognized that Sanchao was a member of the legendary 'annihilation force' were even more shocked. Some even began to whisper among themselves, exchanging glances.

After the pleasantries ended, Sanchao looked around at the surrounding stench and said:

"Sorry everyone, I was a little distracted by something. Now, let's get back to the main topic: why does Katahara-sama insist on holding a competition with 33 people?"

Extending his hand towards the swarming crowd, Misaka said calmly, "There's no other reason. It's simply that, in Katahara-sama's view, to become the strongest, besides undeniable strength, one must also possess an extraordinary 'powerful aura.' This kind of 'powerful aura' is what truly matters."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen nodded in deep agreement.

At first I had some doubts, but if that's the case, then it's not surprising—Katahara Metsudou rose to prominence in Japan after World War II, a time when Japan was undergoing a similar reform and opening up to the Tang Dynasty, thanks to the winds of postwar reconstruction. Many incompetent people became pigs standing on the cusp of opportunity.

With the collapse of the bubble economy, those who once stood at the forefront of the trend also began to suppress the growth of young people as class solidification began.