A muscular girl is presented to the passionate world of crossover anime.

Of course, if we really run into each other, Hana wouldn't mind giving him an unforgettable lesson.

With the draw completed at Shinryuji Temple, the group assignments for the top eight teams in the Kanto region have been finalized: Royal White Knight vs. Chado Strong Mudman, Western Wild Gunner vs. White Autumn Dinosaur, Shinryuji Buddha Dragon vs. Sun Sphinx, and Deemon Demon Bat vs. Misaki Wild Wolf.

"Phew, facing the royal city and the west along the way is really tough..." Before the event ended, the young man in the suit came over and greeted Hanon: "Everyone from Deimon, it looks like we won't be able to face each other until the Kanto finals. Good luck to you guys, after all, there's that terrifying Shinryuji Temple on the way."

"Oh, so you are..."

"Let me introduce myself. I'm Reiji Madoka, the quarterback of the Shiraiu Dinosaurs." The young man in the suit extended his hand, displaying a truly refined demeanor.

Kanon was always very polite to people like that. Although, just like the other party did not think that Deimon could defeat Shinryuji, Kanon did not think that their team could defeat both the West and the Royal City, but still politely wished them well: "Then let's try to meet in the finals!"

The two held hands tightly, forging a bond in this little incident before the match.

With this connection in mind, Kanon trained very hard in the following weeks. Her main weaknesses were technical skills and tactical awareness. It would be quite difficult to significantly improve the latter in just one week, so Kanon focused on honing her technique. Because of her talent for muscle control, Kanon progressed rapidly. She could imitate the movements of each position after watching them a few times and they looked quite similar. After a week, when Kanon was focused, her every move was already very close to that of a professional athlete.

But Kanon also noticed that the atmosphere in the team... was a bit off. Sena, Monta, and Koyuki were all full of fighting spirit for the upcoming national tournament. Even the delinquents like the "Haha Brothers," the carefree and silly Taki Natsuhiko, and the thin and quiet Yuki Hikaru were all preparing for the upcoming matches with all their might. On the contrary, the team's three veterans, Hiruma, Musashi, and Kurita, seemed preoccupied and often lost focus during training. Kurita, in particular, didn't seem to be feeling fear, but rather a complex emotion that was hard to describe, making him lose his usual cheerful and gentle demeanor and become absent-minded.

That evening, everyone had finished training and gone home. Hanon was a little later than the others because she needed to change clothes alone. When she finished changing and was about to lock the door and leave, she suddenly realized that there was still someone in the house.

"...Kurita-senpai, is that you?" Kanon looked at the jumping box in the tool room. When she first came to Deimon, Kurita was hiding here.

"...It's me, Hanon, hello." Kurita's weak voice came from the vaulting box.

"Pfft—" Kanon couldn't help but chuckle. Kurita was quite amusing in this state, but it meant he was confused and timid and needed encouragement. Since Hiruma and Musashi weren't around, she would try to comfort him.

"Um, Kurita-senpai, is something on your mind?"

"I..." There was no reply from the vaulting box for a long time. It seemed that Kurita was having an internal struggle and was not going to respond to Kanon.

So Hana made a move to leave: "Um, if you don't tell me, I'm going back home. My uncle is waiting for me to cook dinner!"

"Wait, wait a minute!" After hesitating and struggling, Kurita called out to Kanon. In her haste, the gentle giant burst through the vaulting box and rushed out.

"Kanon." Kurita mustered his courage and extended an invitation to Kanon: "Can I have a match with you? Not a fight, but a contest of strength on the offensive and defensive lines..."

"Sure, what's so difficult about that?" Hana smiled slightly and took out her phone to call home: "Hey, Mr. Ito, please tell your uncle that I'll be going home a little late tonight, I'm having dinner out with my classmates."

Section 322, Chapter 318: Giants...?

Kurita and Kanon's "contest" ended quickly.

Kurita Yoshihiro is 196 cm tall and weighs 145 kg, making him even heavier than Adam. Even Ai Ieyasu, the captain of the Kagen family's guard squad and a former American football player, weighs 20 kg less than Kurita. In terms of pure strength, he might not be able to defeat Kurita.

However, Kurita still couldn't get Kanon to move.

It's worth noting that back during the Tokyo Electric Power Company rebellion, Kanon's "Oni-Awakening" had already defeated Julius, one of the top heavyweight fighters. After that, Kanon went through several high-level duels, including the recent battle with the Royal Castle where she further improved her power manipulation abilities. Therefore, while her one-on-one fight with Kurita couldn't be described as a complete crushing defeat, it certainly felt like bullying. The difference in their strength was quite obvious.

Kurita was too fat, and his stamina was already a problem. After exerting all his strength to fight against Kanon, he was now lying on his back on the playground, panting heavily. Kanon, on the other hand, showed no signs of fatigue, not even a drop of sweat. She was calm and composed, enjoying the evening breeze, looking as serene and elegant as a noblewoman in a painting.

"Ah—as expected of Kanon." Kurita let out a long breath, finally catching his breath; he had been so exhausted he was almost dying.

"Hiruzen said you're some kind of super powerful fighting champion. Was that martial arts you used just now? No wonder I couldn't do anything about it. You're really amazing," Kurita praised sincerely.

This honest compliment made Kanon feel embarrassed but also very happy: "Oh, not at all, Kurita-senpai, you're really strong too! The power I felt just now was very close to that of an American football national team player! I think in terms of power alone, no one in the Japanese high school world can stop you."

"Is that so..." After releasing all the pressure, Kurita was finally able to face a piece of history: "Actually, I used to admire the Shinryuji Buddha Dragon Team the most. Joining that team was my dream."

"Oh?" Hanon was taken aback; this was an unexpected situation.

Kurita looked up at the night sky as the city lights began to twinkle, with a few stars dotting the sky. The scene was incredibly beautiful, but the protagonist wasn't a cute anime character. Instead, he was a chubby guy weighing nearly 300 pounds. On the other hand, the beautiful girl standing next to him had exquisite features and a cool, aloof demeanor, perfectly fitting the image of an anime girl.

Fat or not, it doesn't matter; everyone has the right to be romantic. Facing the night sky, Kurita began to recount his past: "The mighty Shinryuji Buddha Dragon was my first impression of American football. Even my encounter with Mr. Mizoroku was during a Shinryuji game. The year I graduated from junior high, my academic performance wasn't good enough, so Hiruma got me a spot recommended for a sports student position. Hiruma, Musashi, and I were just one step away from entering Shinryuji... But the genius player Kongo Agon suddenly appeared and took my spot, squeezing me out. Hiruma and Musashi could have gone to the super-strong Shinryuji team, but they came to Deimon for me, forming the Deimon Demon Bat..."

"Wow, there's such a case..." Kanon recalled the sunglasses-wearing, dreadlocked man at the lottery ceremony. That was probably Kongo Agon. There was no need to ask why he would stand up for Kurita. Just like what he was going to do to Kanon, this guy with a twisted sense of humor "enjoys the feeling of turning all the efforts of trash into nothingness!"

Kanon didn't comfort Kurita. Often, people just need someone to confide in; honesty is the best policy. They don't need genuine comfort from others, and Kurita was just like that. After facing his past and confronting Kanon head-on, Kurita had moved on from that dark period.

He stood up, brushed the dirt off his clothes, and said, "In the next match, I will go all out and defeat Shenlong Temple!"

"Yeah!" Kanon patted Kurita's shoulder hard. "I'll lend you a hand. Let's bury this terrible team, Shinryuji, together!"

"Oh! Oh! Oh!" Kurita was thrilled.

"...I feel like Kurita was really fired up today." The next day, the Deimon team players thought the same thing.

Having freed himself from his inner demons, Kurita was in superb form, smashing several practice stakes in succession, leaving everyone in awe.

"You brat." Hiruma casually approached, glancing at Kurita in the distance, while thanking Kanon, "Thank you."

It's rare for this guy to actually thank you. Hanon just smiled and didn't say anything, but her heart was warmed. Her bond with the Deimon team was getting deeper and deeper.

Before we knew it, it was match day, and the first round of the national tournament's knockout stage began. The Mud Gate team's match was scheduled for the afternoon, but everyone rushed to the stadium early in the morning to watch the performances of the teams ahead of them.

"Huh? The masked guy didn't come again?"

"Huh? He really thinks he's the ace?"

"Huh? Why bother with someone who has no sense of community?"

The three Haha brothers have always been at odds with Kanon. When they couldn't find Kanon in the crowd, they couldn't help but complain. Actually, Kanon had also come to the stadium, but she wasn't with the group. She was wearing casual clothes and sitting with Miho and Adam.

The first match was between the White Knights of the Royal City and the Strong Mudman of the Tea Land. The Royal City team was undoubtedly strong, but the Tea Land team's ace, Iwashige Kenjo, was also a martial arts practitioner with a very strong physique, which he was proud of. His breakthroughs in the middle lane were quite powerful... Unfortunately, he encountered the Royal City team.

"This guy is too arrogant." Hanon spread her hands: "Ajin's trident grappling is very sharp. When Otahara's strength and speed are combined, he can even overturn Kurita. This guy thinks he can rely on his invincible body to get by with one trick. He is too naive."

Wangcheng team defeated Chatu team with an absolute 70-0 victory, easily advancing to the next round. The two teams were not evenly matched.

"Hehe, Miss, you're really interested. I don't find this kind of game interesting at all." Adam comes from the United States, where American football is most popular, and is a former professional ice hockey player, so he's not very interested in the American football game played by Japanese high school students. He even dozed off during the warm-up.

"Hey, Adam, you don't understand, this is what bonds are all about~" Hanon replied with a smile. Her enthusiasm for American football was gradually cultivated. At first, she was just moved by the youthful passion of the Deimon team and planned to give it a try. But slowly, she built bonds with various characters and gradually became more serious about competing with ordinary high school students.

Speaking of bonds, Reiji Madoka and Kanon from the White Autumn Dinosaur Team have a bond, while their rivals, the Western Wild Gunners, have an even deeper connection with Kanon.

"Hey, the West team's offense is super strong in the next game, maybe they can get you going, Adam."

"Ah—yawn, I don't think it's...too much?" Before Adam could finish speaking, he suddenly became alert because he saw an unusually strong man walk into the arena. He was probably two meters tall, with bulging muscles, and his fierce aura could be felt even from the distant stands.

“Young lady, it seems I was wrong. There’s someone like this in the American football world of Japanese high schools.” Adam finally became interested: “This guy is a good prospect in fighting. He seems very strong just by looking at him. He might even be qualified to fight in a boxing match.”

"Pretty much. There are so many fighters, their skill level isn't that high." Hana replied casually, then looked seriously at the arena: "This giant... is he from the White Autumn Dinosaur Team?"

Section 323, Chapter 319: The Ferocious Giant, the Bloodstained Arena

Ryokan Kurita is a top giant on the American football field, but he doesn't inspire much awe because he's too fat and too gentle, which diminishes his imposing presence and makes him easy to overlook.

But this newly emerged super heavyweight, with his solid muscles and ferocious temperament, exudes an overwhelming sense of pressure, truly making him an unparalleled monster on the court!

"That Yuanzi guy didn't mention a word about having someone like that in his team when they were drawing lots." Hana frowned, realizing for the first time that the young man in the suit wasn't as charming and friendly as he seemed.

"In this game, the Western team's offense and defense will be put to a great test..." Hana murmured.

...As it turns out, it wasn't the Western offense and defense that were put to the test, because they were all knocked down immediately. The real test was for quarterback Kidd, who had to use all his strength to dodge the giant's tackle—yes, tackle. The giant possessed ferocious speed and strength, as well as a ruthless decisiveness in his attacks. If he tackled someone, it might really be a matter of life and death!

E-Wang Li-Zai, a first-year high school student, is an offensive and defensive player in the SIC region of the Autumn Tournament whose destructive power is unmatched. Every quarterback of the team that played against Bai Qiu suffered broken bones from his attacks, and no one was spared.

Now, this monster, with the momentum of Mount Tai and the North Sea, smashes through the Western Army's wall of men and heads straight for Kidd!

"It's no use!" Hanon immediately made the judgment: "I did the same thing when we played against the West Team. Kidd's lightning-fast pass won't give you a chance."

Indeed, even when faced with such a powerful attack from the giant, Kidd remained calm and quickly passed the ball. Riku received the ball and immediately started running. However, unlike Hanon, who stopped or eased up after Kidd successfully passed the ball, Eou used tremendous force to knock Kidd to the ground!

"Kidd!" Hana exclaimed in shock, standing up abruptly. Adam, standing beside her, also felt helpless: "With that kid's brute strength, the quarterback who was knocked over is probably half dead!"

A flurry of activity erupted on the field. The Western team rushed over to check on him. Kidd hadn't lost consciousness yet, proving himself to be a tough guy: "As expected, people with dreams never end well, hahaha... I really wanted to make it to the Christmas Bowl with everyone..." He then passed out.

"He has a broken arm, a concussion, and minor internal bleeding." The on-site doctor diagnosed him: "He is no longer able to compete."

Sigh, you can tell just by looking. To play American football to the point of vomiting blood, that kind of injury is quite rare...

"Aaaaaah!" Kidd fell down, and his childhood friend, Tetsuya Takeshi, couldn't stand it. This robot-like, cold-faced tough guy instantly let out a grief-stricken roar.

The race restarted, and Tie Ma charged straight at E Wang. Relying on the momentum of his fast run and considerable strength, he managed to collide with E Wang and they were evenly matched—for two seconds.

The stalemate lasted only two seconds before the iron horse was sent flying backwards—it really flew backwards. The power of the King of E was simply too great. The iron horse crashed heavily to the ground and fell into a coma.

In one round, the Western Army lost two of its three aces, not to mention the already battered and crooked offensive and defensive lines, which were the hardest hit areas, with a group of seriously injured soldiers.

Now, the outcome of the match was no longer in doubt. In the remaining rounds, only Kaiya Riku was left to hold on for the Western team, which was only to maintain the dignity of the Western team and did not help the score at all. Even Riku was hit by Eou once, but fortunately he was fast enough to dodge it and the impact was not too heavy, so he did not fall down directly.

"Beep—The game is over." The referee probably couldn't stand it anymore and ended the game as soon as the time was up. 77 to 14, Bai Qiu completely dominated the West.

The figure of Oo Rikiya has become a nightmare that looms over everyone's hearts. This terrifying warrior will mercilessly destroy his opponents. Who will be next?

Takami of the Royal City team pushed up his glasses. The frail-looking man, like Kid, was completely powerless against the King and could only rely on the protection of Otahara, Inugari, and Susumu.

"Hmph, interesting, but still too cumbersome." Although the competition was in the afternoon, Vajra Agon of Shenlong Temple did not come to the venue. Instead, he ate at a nearby restaurant and watched the live broadcast. A woman dressed in a flamboyant manner was sitting next to him... This guy seems to have the ability to live off a woman?

"Hehehe..." Finally, it was Hiruzen from Deimon. He seemed completely unconcerned and kicked Kurita hard beside him: "You fat pig, he's your biggest rival."

"Gulp..." Kurita swallowed hard, feeling utterly uncertain. Hiruma noticed this and punched Kurita again: "Don't think too much about it. Just focus on this match against Misaki Wolves and the next match against Shinryuji!"

That's what they say, but King E's performance was so shocking that Hiruzen's gaze unconsciously drifted toward Hanon in the stands.

"With that young lady around, nothing bad should happen."

Well, Hanon has always adhered to the principle of not hurting anyone. When playing American football, she just plays American football. She can use martial arts skills, but she can refrain from using martial arts killing intent. However, E-Wang suddenly appeared and broke the rules she agreed to in front of her, and even seriously injured the West Team players who had some ties with her. Hanon's temper immediately flared up.

"Tsk tsk." Adam, standing nearby, secretly gasped. "This young lady's killing intent is something I've never felt many times, even in the elimination rounds. This little Japanese football player has really messed with the worst person you can afford to offend!"

To be fair, Hanon was indeed very angry, and she kept that anger up until the afternoon's match.

"Hey, have you noticed that the masked guy is even harder to approach than usual?" Koji Kuroki nudged Zhuang San Hu Ye. The "Haha Trio" had been keeping a close eye on "Lightspeed Masked Man 23".

"It is a bit..." Zhuang San also noticed: "Could it be that he felt pressured by Shenlong Temple's performance just now?"

Nimon was the last team to play in the first round. In the first match of the afternoon, Shinryuji Buddha Dragon faced the Sun Sphinx. Shinryuji won easily without even having Agon play, showing its outstanding dominance as always, crushing the already strong Sun team with a huge advantage of fifty points.

Now it's time for the Demimon Bat and the Misaki Wolf to clash.

"Hmph, Deemon is really unlucky to have met me." The speaker was Daiya Wolf Valley, the ace player of the Misaki Wolves, a boy with a distinctive tiger tooth, whose tone was very arrogant: "We crushed the first three games, and we will crush Deemon as well, and give the first round a perfect ending."