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After dodging the "demon gun," Kanon raised her hand and threw a finger razor, but it missed. Kuroki had anticipated Kanon's move and nimbly dodged it, so fast that he almost left an afterimage in the spot.

Then Kuroki's attack came again, but Kanon dodged it. Kanon attacked again, but Kuroki dodged it again... The master and disciple launched a series of counterattacks, and almost all of their attacks were dodged by the other!

"Amazing!" Kagami Kasaka was shocked, as were all the spectators and even the fighters themselves.

Kuroki Gensai's skills are truly superb. People who didn't know much about Kuroki before are beginning to realize that a martial artist who can enter the final of the Deathmatch can't be a weakling!

"OMG, are those two ghosts?" Jerry Tyson exclaimed. "Their attacks are penetrating each other! How many times did they anticipate our moves?!"

“But the balance is about to be broken.” In the infirmary, Izumi gave her judgment: “Kanaon…” Uh, seeing that the veins on Shion’s forehead were bulging again, Izumi quickly changed her address: “Kanon’s steps are already disordered.”

Chu Jian's observation skills are very strong, and he was right. Hanon is not a "first among first" martial artist after all. She was suppressed for a long time when she fought with Kanao. The reason why she can maintain a mutual dodge with Kuroki for so long is because the two are too familiar with each other. They know each other's moves and have clashed too many times. They can hold on for a while, but they will eventually reveal their weaknesses.

"Sss, sss." Several sharp whistles rang out from the battlefield. They were caused by Kuroki's attacks grazing Hanon's hair and clothes. He had gradually caught up with Hanon's movements!

In the next round, Hanon suddenly tripped, losing her balance under Kuroki's pressure. Kuroki Gensai naturally wouldn't let such an opportunity pass, his "Demon Spear" piercing straight into Hanon's center, aiming for her collarbone.

but……

"Well!"

It was Kuroki who first let out a muffled groan.

It turns out that this was also Kanon's plan. She deliberately gave up her balance just before she was about to lose it. Although it was only a fraction of a second earlier, it gave her stronger control over her body, allowing her to carry out an attack from a strange angle.

Although Kuroki was wary of Kanon's possible trickery, he only used eight-tenths of his strength in his attack, leaving two-tenths for possible counterattacks. However, Kanon used the divine technique "Disorder" in her attack, a unique technique of Kanon that even the "First of First" martial artist could not predict. Kuroki only managed to avoid vital points, but was still grazed by Kanon's heavy punch on his ribs, causing considerable pain.

After that muffled groan, Kuroki Gensai knelt on one knee, the excruciating pain in his ribs was almost unbearable even for a top-tier martial artist like him.

As for Hanon, she was as happy as Fan Jin who had just passed the imperial examination: "Hey, great, I passed!"

While Hanon was all smiles, her hands moved just as quickly, relentlessly pursuing and unleashing her full "Disorder" power, pouring all sorts of attacks into Kuroki, forcing the martial arts master to retreat step by step.

"As expected of Kanon, Kuroki Gensai is backing down!" With Sheka's exclamation, the arena was once again filled with cheers.

Then the cheers turned into gasps of surprise—Kuroki Gensai had begun his performance.

A "magic spear" pierced through Hanon's forearm, followed by a sweeping leg kick that struck Hanon's shin, affecting her balance. Then came a heavy punch in pursuit... With just three strikes, Kuroki reversed the tide and forced Hanon back several steps.

Gensai Kuroki is always Gensai Kuroki; in battles against martial arts masters, victory or defeat cannot be easily declared.

Next came Kuroki's pursuit. This time, his attack changed. Most people didn't notice, but Kanon, who was directly hit by the attack, felt it very clearly—Kuroki began to target her vital points.

While in the rest room, Kuroki said he wouldn't hold back, but at the beginning of their fight, he was somewhat hesitant in his attacks, which was one of the reasons why Kanon wasn't suppressed during the initial exchange. Now, with Kanon revealing her strength, Kuroki can no longer hold back. He realizes that if he doesn't have a strong sense of preparedness, he might very well be defeated by Kanon.

This put Kanon in a difficult position. With her physical condition not quite suitable for activating "Valkyrie Mode," she couldn't handle Kuroki by simply parrying his moves. Kanon had no choice but to defend herself and hold on with all her might.

"Ah, now it's Kanon's turn to be in trouble." Ordinary viewers are easily swayed by public opinion, and many people have started to side with Kuroki again.

Laymen watch the spectacle, experts see the details, and the fighters see even more deeply. Of course, their conclusions are no different: "Ye Huayin was too exhausted in the last battle. If she could activate that move similar to the Wu clan's 'Liberation,' she might still have a chance. But now... sigh, rather than struggling in vain, she might as well admit defeat in advance."

But who says Kanon's persistence is meaningless?

After a fierce and relentless attack, Kuroki's stamina was inevitably waning, and he would pause briefly to catch his breath. It was at this moment that Kanon launched a counterattack against Kuroki!

Without any warning, the moment Kuroki slowed down, Kanon disappeared from his sight. When she reappeared, she was already beside Kuroki.

No rhythm!

The combination of "no beat" and "disorder" is the latest move that Hanon has mastered, and it is also the most advanced technique in her attack. The combination of the two is invincible and there is no way to predict it. Hanon has kept this move hidden for so long, just waiting for Kuroki to have the advantage and reveal a slight flaw, betting that Kuroki Gensai's mind will relax a little, thus creating the possibility for Hanon to strike him hard.

Yes, a single, devastating blow, or even a fatal blow to Kuroki Gensai, is something Kanon would never dare to dream of. But something like this attack on Kana's arm, which significantly weakens Kuroki's fighting power, is something she can still hope for.

Author's Note: We still have to fight... I think many of you and I are probably experiencing a bit of "post-holiday syndrome." After the partying, watching Kuroki and Kanon's battle isn't quite as exciting, is it? Hmm, this match will probably last another day or two, hopefully I'll recover by then. I'll be almost better after finishing this chapter, and I hope you'll be too after reading it.

Section 254, Chapter 252: The Reversal May Be Late, But It Won't Be Absent

Kanon launched a surprise attack on Kuroki Gensai. Given Kuroki Gensai's abilities, he would probably have anticipated it and countered... but he didn't.

The first use of the no-racket in this battle was surprisingly effective!

With a sharp "crack," a sound that made one's nose sting echoed in the arena. Hanon had actually succeeded, twisting Kuroki Gensai's elbow with a single blow!

"Ahhh, hit!" The crowd erupted in uproar. Amid the gasps and sighs, Kanon's movements paused almost imperceptibly. In that instant of pause, Kuroki Gensai delivered a powerful punch, forcing Kanon back.

"Master Kuroki, didn't I say that before the match?" Having cleanly and decisively dealt a heavy blow to her teacher, Hanon's expression was solemn, almost showing signs of turning to the dark side, but she found a suitable reason for her actions: "I will do my best!"

Compared to Kanon, Kuroki Gensai was actually the one who was stubborn on the outside but soft on the inside. Although this uncle also said he would fight with all his might, facing his beloved disciple whom he had already acknowledged in his heart, Kuroki always left room for maneuver in his offense and defense, which Kanon seized upon. This time, Kuroki Gensai did indeed suffer quite serious injuries, and the mobility of one of his arms had dropped to the minimum.

However, compared to Kanon in the previous battle, Kuroki's situation wasn't too bad. At the last moment, Kanon also hesitated and was captured by Kuroki, allowing her to escape successfully. Kuroki's elbow was only dislocated, not broken, so both his mobility in the current battle and his recovery after the battle would be much easier than Kanon's.

Both were top-tier fighters with astonishing combat power, yet they both showed mercy to each other's subordinates, making the battle feel a bit like a heartwarming drama... However, Hanon was young and impetuous, and the battles she experienced in the elimination tournament were more intense, making her more focused on the duel than Kuroki. That's why she hardened her heart first and seized an opportunity.

After the battle slowed down slightly, Kanon realized what she had done and couldn't help feeling a little uneasy: "Uh, Master Kuroki, you..."

"It's alright." Kuroki waved his hand understandingly. "I'm ruthless. The mistake you made was your hesitation just now, which gave me a chance to get away... Kanon, your growth has exceeded my expectations."

“…Hmm.” Kuroki was being so magnanimous, what could Kanon say? All she could do was launch another attack.

Kanon's signature move, Cosmic Illusion, charged towards Kuroki once again.

Kuroki was also the first victim of the Cosmic Phantom's attacks. He and Kanon were intimately familiar with each other's techniques, so it wasn't surprising that they were actually fighting. At this moment, Kuroki's arm was immobilized, and when he saw the Cosmic Phantom charging towards him, he dodged to the side. However, Kanon's mastery of the Cosmic Phantom was already unparalleled. Halfway through the attack, she was able to change her move. She used her powerful muscle control to forcefully stop her steps. Before the Cosmic Phantom's attack was even finished, it had already transformed into a grappling stance!

"OMG..." In the commentary booth, Jerry Tyson's "Rocket Punch" is a powerful charging technique, so he knows how difficult it is for a martial artist to change moves midway when sprinting at full speed. He even believes that you can only change direction and not stop during a charge, because doing so violates the laws of physics!

So when Jerry Tyson saw Kanon smoothly and effortlessly complete the turnaround, a flood of complex emotions surged through him: surprise, admiration, envy, and resentment: "My God, is Kanon even human? Does she have superpowers to perform such a transformation?"

As for the other fighters, they were more concerned about Hanon's movements after changing her moves.

It was still Wakatsuki Samurai. His fighting style was similar to Kanon's. Both were strong individuals with outstanding physical abilities, and he immediately saw through Kanon's intention: "She...she actually wants to use a combination technique!"

That's right, it's a combination technique. This was a brilliant strategy that Kanon suddenly came up with. Kuroki's arm was immobile, and Kanon herself had a slight advantage in physical fitness. Normally, she wouldn't dare to play this with Kuroki, but now, in terms of combination techniques, "the offensive and defensive situation has changed."

Acting on her thoughts, the master and apprentice exchanged only a few words, but after receiving Kuroki's affirmation and encouragement, Kanon's attacks became increasingly sharp and... ruthless.

Kanon smoothly transitioned from the charge of the Cosmic Illusion, changing her stance and grappling with a single, fluid movement, which she considered a masterful execution. However, old routines always win hearts, and while a reversal may be delayed, it will not be absent. When she first broke Kuroki's arm with "No Beat," Kuroki failed to counter her move. But this time was different; Kuroki finally caught on to Kanon's actions.

"Pfft!" Kuroki's chosen "demon spear" was fired, leaving a bloody hole on the back of Kanon's hand.

After the conversation, it wasn't just Kanon who acted without hesitation; Kuroki also became noticeably more decisive.

The injury wasn't serious, but being hit suddenly by a "demon spear" startled Huayin, who dared not pursue further and retreated instead.

Just kidding. Kanon kept staring at Kuroki's intact arm without making a move, so the one who thrust out the "demon spear" must be the one that Kuroki had twisted and dislocated. If both of Kuroki's arms were intact, Kanon's skill level would be far inferior to his!

"Kane's hand is bleeding, is it the Demon Gun?" Katahara Sayaka described the situation she observed. "And Kuroki seems to be fine on the other side?"

"Eek." Hanon also saw Kuroki's condition clearly: "He used centrifugal force to reset his dislocated elbow while throwing a punch! He used such an amazing technique so casually, truly worthy of being Master Kuroki!"

Both Kanon and Kuroki suffered dislocations during their battle against Kanao, but Kanon managed to forcibly recover using her powerful muscle control in "Valkyrie Mode," a feat far more impressive than Kuroki's. This demonstrates that Kanon's martial arts skills ultimately didn't reach Kuroki's effortless level.

"As for team techniques, you're still far from good enough." The master-like Gensai Kuroki showed no pride in his own skills, but instead lectured Kanon: "Stop trying to be clever, just keep attacking."

"Alright, alright, then I'll gladly accept your offer." Hanon's tone was somewhat perfunctory, but her body still moved closer to Kuroki and launched an attack. There was no other way; against Kuroki, Hanon's only reliable method was her most proficient striking techniques.

The master and apprentice began exchanging blows again, and the battle returned to a stalemate. Unlike the beginning when their attacks passed right through each other's bodies, this stalemate meant that both of them were being attacked by the other.

Kuroki's "First of First" level is no weaker than Kanao's, and Kanon can't stop him. At the same time, Kanon's combination of "No Rhythm" and "Disorder" is equally unstoppable in terms of offense, and even someone as strong as Kuroki Gensai can't stop him.

As bruises began to appear on Kanon and Kuroki's bodies, the battle finally escalated and began to turn into a brutal fight.

Section 255, Chapter 253: The Weary Valkyrie

When two martial artists are unable to withstand each other's attacks, how will a battle end?

The simplest answer is: the one who can take a beating more will win.

Humans have only a few vital points. It's relatively easy for top martial artists to protect their vital points, let alone Hanon and Kuroki. Even if they can't predict the opponent's attack, they can still protect their vital points if they concentrate fully.

As for those less critical parts, they became the primary targets in the fight. Kuroki and Kanon both attacked these parts of each other, and the effect was quite remarkable. The frequency of their punches was similar, and over time, the difference in their endurance became apparent.

The one who has the advantage is Kuroki.

Originally, Kanon could mobilize her muscles to activate "Indestructible Vajra," making her unparalleled in terms of resilience among fighters. Back when she was training in the Sea of ​​Trees, she had already caused trouble for Kuroki by combining it with "Disorder." However, while Kanon's defense was strong, her offense was problematic—her stamina had declined too severely, making her attacks weak and ineffective, unable to cause Kuroki any real trouble.

In fact, since the start of the battle, Kanon has only been truly successful with one move: using a joint lock to twist Kuroki's elbow. As for her other attacks...

"Kanon, your punches are weak. It seems the fight with Kanao has exhausted your energy." Kuroki sighed inwardly. In the face of Kuroki, who was serious and had no openings, Kanon had almost no chance to struggle.

"Thump." Kuroki delivered another heavy punch, striking Hanon's shoulder. Hanon winced in pain and staggered backward. As a result, her stance began to falter.

Kuroki's pressure grew stronger and stronger as he relentlessly pursued the enemy, breaking the balance of power.

It's obvious to everyone that there's a significant gap in strength between the two sides. Hanon's exhaustion is evident to all, and Kuroki Gensai's skills are genuine; he's definitely not a pushover who was allowed to advance to the finals.

Lacking stamina means lacking explosive power, which means that Kanon's chances of turning the tide are slim, and it seems that this battle will end here.

Even Kuroki himself thought so: "What a pity, Kanon. You experienced many wonderful battles in this do-or-die match. I originally wanted to fight you when you were at your best..."

Kuroki landed a straight punch, signaling the end of the match. A second, a third… were to follow.

Cough cough, things never end so easily. Unexpected events are always possible, and the unexpected events that Kanon can create are nothing more than…

"Ghost!"

Kanon unleashed her version of Oni-Ao, and the exhausted Kanon perfectly dissipated the force. Then, with precise muscle control, Kanon's attack, infused with the power of Kuroki's straight punch, rebounded towards Kuroki, forcing the martial arts master to retreat. The planned series of pursuit attacks vanished without a trace.

But that's not all, because Kanon has another "surprise" to offer - Valkyrie Mode!

As Kuroki retreated, a small figure suddenly appeared before his eyes, leaping into the air and crashing into him at incredible speed.

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That was of course Kanon. Her attack was so fast that Kuroki had no chance to dodge. He could only raise his hands in front of him to block it—but he didn't! Kuroki failed to block the attack. The huge impact caused his hands to bounce back and slam into his face, causing his nose to bleed profusely and his lip to be cut.

"Roar—" Kuroki's retreat became even more ferocious. Only after making contact did he realize that Kanon had jumped up and used her knee to strike him. No wonder her attack posture was so unique, her strength so great, and her power so unprecedented.

"Hehehe..." Hanane's pupils turned red, her muscles bulged, and her heartbeat intensified, clearly indicating that she had entered Valkyrie mode. Forced to unleash this attack while exhausted, her laughter sounded particularly eerie due to the changes in her muscles.

"It's been so long since I've heard Master Kuroki say 'Ooh'~" To be honest, Kanon was really, really tired. She was only able to force herself to "transform" thanks to a short rest before the finals, but doing so still took a toll on her body. Kanon had no choice but to do it.

Who can blame them when their opponent in the finals is Gensai Kuroki...

Even Kanon had to find something exciting to motivate herself: "I want to hear that 'roaring' sound a few more times! Take this!"

Hanon bounced in again, while Kuroki remained as steady as ever: "It's a move similar to the 'Divine Strike' of the Two Tigers School... Is this your last trump card?"

"That's enough, Kanon!" On the entrance side, Takakaze Kirito became anxious again.