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"Ah!" ×5, the five people from the Wu clan exclaimed in unison. Garuda even clenched his hands tightly to his chest, as if he had returned to the moment of cheering and worrying for his beloved during the desperate elimination round.

"Oh?" ×2, these were the surprised exclamations of Kanon and Samato at the same time.

Samato was shocked that his elbow strike had not been fully effective, while Kanon was shocked that Samato had broken his own power-absorbing technique.

This elbow strike was indeed a miscalculation on Hanon's part, but after this period of training, her defensive power has increased day by day. She is fully focused in battle and has already shown some natural tendencies to operate. Although it is not mature enough and she was still cut on the neck, she managed to prevent a fatal injury at the critical moment.

With just a trace of blood, the "Emperor of Ferocity's" killing move only achieved this much.

Author's Note: Three things. First, the text states that Zuo Madou's weight class is one level lower than Raian's. This is a common situation in the series "Kyuudou no Ken" (The Fist of Seeking the Way), where characters have lower physical stats than Kengan, but their performances are more fantastical. Zuo Madou is 180 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, not much stronger than Kanon, and perhaps not even a whole weight class higher; while Wu Raian is 188 cm tall and weighs 94 kg, significantly taller than Zuo Madou. However, according to the original author's Twitter Q&A, Zuo Madou and Raian "will have a great fight," so they are roughly evenly matched.

The second thing is simple: two updates today!

The third thing follows the second: I went back to work today, and the situation at the company is indeed not good, so leaving is a certainty. I'll probably be spending the next few months writing novels full-time… As for the future, we'll see. Once I've dealt with things at work, this book will continue with four updates until the very end, and I'll try my best to provide everyone with a satisfying work. The four updates will begin in a few days or next week. I sincerely hope for everyone's support.

Section 457, Chapter 451: The purity is really high!

"You did a good job." Hana praised Samato, as the elbow strike earlier had indeed left her with lingering fear.

If it weren't for advancements in fire-fighting technology, she, with her significant advantage, might have actually failed.

I thought that I had become stronger and had the experience of fighting Wu Lei'an, so this time facing a Wu clan expert who was 100% unleashed would be easy... Well, it wasn't too difficult, but it wasn't smooth sailing either.

Moreover, thanks to Samato, Kanon confirmed that when the attack is fast enough, it is still possible to break the power reduction.

Although a way to counter force elimination with force elimination still hasn't been found, strange knowledge has increased.

In return, Kanon decided to fight Sama more seriously. Since she had already mastered and demonstrated her energy-absorbing techniques, she might as well focus more on offense.

Hanon began to take the initiative to attack. She had Razor, Demon Gun, Rakshasa Palm, Exploding Core, Supersonic Punch, Offense and Defense Force, as well as power manipulation similar to Aikido and basic punches and kicks of Karate, and group techniques and grappling techniques of Judo. Before she knew it, she had become a kaleidoscope of offense.

On the other hand, Zao Kumamoto, though still fierce and unwilling to admit defeat, was subconsciously shocked after his elbow strike failed. His surprise gradually turned into fear, and before Zao Kumamoto even realized it, his physical strength was declining even faster...

Moreover, Zuo Madou was already seriously injured.

One minute later, Zakusa Mato reverted from "Asura Mode" back to the normal "Kill Mode".

Three minutes later, Zuo Madou could no longer maintain "kill mode," and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as he returned to his original appearance.

The battle had lasted for seven or eight minutes, making it a rather long fight. Zuo Madou's stamina was already at an extraordinary level, and considering the intensity of the attack and defense, it might even be better than Wu Lei'an's before.

However, what effect did he have...?

Hanon stood proudly in front of Zuo Madou. Apart from a trace of blood on her neck, she was completely unharmed. She was full of energy and had the demeanor of a martial arts master!

"Oh my, Kanon is amazing. I'd only ever heard people talk about the Kengan Association before, but seeing it in person is even more amazing." Wu Yacha gently covered his mouth. "The fact that he defeated Raian suddenly feels so real."

"This..." Wu's youngest brother was even more shocked: "The clansmen who were 100% liberated were completely toyed with by her..." He turned his head with difficulty to Garuda: "Sister, was it like this when she defeated Brother Lei'an?"

Garuda narrowed his eyes, recalling the scene from that time. He was genuinely happy for "Floravo," his heart fluttered for her, and he was tossed and turned by her emotions... If only Kanon were a boy... No, perhaps it would be better if Suoh-san weren't here...

"elder sister?"

"Ah!" Garuda came to his senses: "When Kanon and Raian fought, they used a similar strategy, but it took them a little longer than today, and there were some finishing touches at the end."

Wu Xiaodi scratched his head: "Final details? What's that?"

A tremendous heartbeat sounded at just the right moment.

That's right, just like against Wu Lei'an, when the opponent's stamina is exhausted and they can no longer maintain their proud state of liberation, it's time for Kanon to activate her "Valkyrie Mode" and reap the rewards of the match.

"Ah..." Wu Xiaodi was taken aback. Unlike his parents, who could still hear the descriptions from the clan members, this was the first time he had heard that Huayin had a "Valkyrie Mode": "Sister Ye like this... isn't this our liberation? And the purity is so high..."

“No, that move isn’t Liberation, it just looks similar.” After explaining to his great-grandson, Grandpa Wu looked at Zaoqiao Zuomadou and sighed: “But its power is no less than our Liberation… The so-called ‘Emperor of Ferocity’ is now in grave danger.”

The "Valkyrie Mode" is indeed very similar to "Liberation," so much so that Zuo Madou's first reaction upon seeing it was: "So you're also from a branch of the Wu clan..."

"Hoo, hahahaha, good, good!" Sato Hachikusa had subconsciously realized that defeat was inevitable, but he was fierce and reckless and did not back down in the slightest. He still charged forward towards Kanon and launched his final attack.

You could say he was a remarkable man.

However, perseverance is not everything. When Samato's left fist struck Kanon's shoulder, with a "crack," Kanon's left arm was dislocated. Kanon's Housen was able to catch his attacks once Samato's stamina decreased.

Then, Zuo Madou raised his right fist and launched a second elbow strike at Hanon's neck. Hanon responded by making a very similar move, swinging her elbow to strike Zuo Madou's back of the neck... In the end, Hanon, who had activated "Valkyrie Mode," was much faster. She struck first, and the elbow strike hit first, causing Zuo Madou to fall face down to the ground, almost losing consciousness.

After that, it was just Kanon beating her one-sidedly.

Before Zuo Madou could fall, she kicked him in the face, sending him flying.

Before Zuo Madou could even land, Hanon had already sprinted over and delivered a mid-air knee strike to Zuo Madou's chest!

Then, Hanon clasped her hands together and slammed them down on Zuo Madou's waist, slamming the "Emperor of Ferocity" from mid-air to the ground, causing cracks to appear in the park's concrete.

Finally, Kanon, riding on the unconscious Samato, raised her fist high and swung it down hard, striking Samato's head... and the side.

These few moves were executed flawlessly and in one go, taking less than a second in total. In an instant, they inflicted massive damage on Zuo Madou. As for the final, fatal blow, it wasn't delivered because Hanon ultimately didn't act with the intention of killing anyone.

In fact, until the final punch, Satoshi Hayakuchi still retained some consciousness; all the previous heavy blows were necessary.

However, the "fierce emperor" is no longer fierce at all. He rolled his eyes and fainted, blood gushing from his mouth, forming a small puddle... It's a bit pitiful, really a bit pitiful.

"The fight's over, phew, that's it~" Hana let out a long breath, deactivated "Valkyrie Mode," touched the wound on her neck, and found that it had stopped bleeding. Apart from this wound, the battle was uneventful and a complete rout.

While Zakusa Samato is undoubtedly an exceptionally strong fighter, and even in a direct confrontation, Kanon would find himself in a tough fight, he is far too similar to Wu Lei'an. Kanon had already obtained and experienced this scenario beforehand, and had a full understanding of Samato's actions. However, Samato underestimated his opponent and was completely unaware of Kanon's strength, just like Lei'an before him.

To be honest, whether it's Wu Lei'an or Zuo Madou, their personalities are only good for crushing the weak. When facing a truly strong person like Hua Yin, I don't think they'd be difficult to deal with. Among the Wu clan, Wu Jueqi, who has been by the old man's side for many years, might be more troublesome. After all, his liberation rate is not low, and his personality is much more calm and cautious. If he takes a steady and methodical approach, it will take a lot of effort to take him down.

In short, tonight's commotion is finally over... Hana clapped her hands, walked over and greeted Teacher Wu and the others: "I've really troubled you a lot tonight, so I'll take my leave now... Hmm!"

Before Kanon could react, Garuda had already pounced into her arms, and Kanon instinctively hugged him back, the two of them dramatically posing in the classic "victory kiss" pose from after World War II.

"Cough cough!" Old Master Wu coughed violently, and Huayin and Garuda quickly separated. Realizing that they had both lost their composure, they lowered their heads and returned to their awkward state.

Author's Note: My strange knowledge has increased~

There have always been dissenting voices regarding the Garuda storyline, and it's impossible to please everyone. Don't worry, romance isn't the focus of this book, but the romantic subplot needs some resolution. After the next small arc, the Garuda storyline will stabilize, and then we'll get Kanon sorted out and officially begin Baki's battle!

(Winks) Anyway, we'll be back to the four-hour update schedule soon, so we'll be able to get it quickly, right?

Section 458, Chapter 452: First glance at Huayin, second glance at Huajin, third…

Time flies, years pass... Ugh, enough with the platitudes. Let's move on to a little over a month after Kanon's visit to Professor Wu's family. The location is the Takakaze family villa in the suburbs of Tokyo. Inside the mansion, two bigwigs from the Japanese business world are silently facing each other. The awkward atmosphere is no less than the time Kanon and Garuda spent together at Professor Wu's house. This time and place are just like that time and place.

Of course, these two big shots didn't have any romantic feelings for each other.

On the contrary, Yingfeng Qieji took a deep drag of his cigarette, then shoved the butt into the ashtray, his eyes like those of a hawk, fixed on the short, withered, bald old man in front of him.

"As expected... I don't get along well with this guy."

Kirito could find many reasons to dislike the old man opposite him. For example, he was a cigarette and cigar smoker, while the old man was a traditional pipe smoker. For example, on the coffee table between the two of them, there was a glass of milk on his side, which was the drink that Kirito had switched from the whiskey camp after being persuaded by Kanon, while there was a glass of Japanese sake in front of the old man opposite him.

Some people like those similar to themselves, while others prefer those who complement them. It's just a matter of different likes and dislikes in lifestyle. That shouldn't be the reason why someone like Yingfeng Qieji chooses friends and enemies, right?

That's right, what really bothered me was what the old man said and did before and after.

Suddenly, the old man opposite him stood up, but he was too short. Even standing, he wasn't much taller than Qieji, and he had no imposing presence at all... Of course, the old man wasn't there to act tough, so imposing presence wasn't important.

Instead, he knelt down and solemnly bowed to Qieji.

"Mr. Takakaze, although we have little contact, please grant your daughter, Miss Kanon, permission to participate in the competition I will be holding in the Tokyo Dome underground arena in half a month, in the presence of my advanced age, as I, Tokugawa Mitsunari, pay you such a great respect!"

Yes, this short old man is Tokugawa Mitsunari, the 13th-generation rich Japanese man who is obsessed with martial arts, and soon to be the organizer of the Tokyo Dome underground fighting tournament. Today he has come to the Takakaze family to ask Kirito's permission to let Kanon participate in the fight.

"My other nephew, Hanon, is a prodigy. At the young age of seventeen, she became the champion of the Kengan Association. Her talent and fighting prowess are truly admirable! Wouldn't it be wonderful if Miss Hanon could showcase her skills on a higher level, facing masters of various fighting styles from all over the world?"

"I don't see anything good about it." Having been bombarded with similar words by Tokugawa for over an hour, Kirito was already impatient. Besides, it involved Kanon. Even if Tokugawa knelt down in front of him today, he would never agree to Kanon participating in that damned battle at the Tokyo Dome!

Heaven has mercy! After the desperate match, my niece finally had a few months of peace, but then she caused a series of incidents involving the Chinese Aquaman. As a parent who loves my niece dearly, how could I possibly smash her as soon as she was put back together?

"And you know, sir, that Kanon is not yet a minor!" After all, Tokugawa was old, and although his words were blunt, they were not to the point of tearing off the mask: "What she should be doing now is studying hard and enjoying life, not fighting to the death in underground arenas. Besides, as the heir of my Takakaze family, Kanon has countless ways to express herself, and martial arts is just one of the most dangerous and boring ones."

Raising his hand to stop Tokugawa from continuing his persuasion, Kirito made his decision directly: "In short, I will never agree to Mr. Tokugawa's invitation! The world is vast, and there are many talented and capable people. Why should you worry about not finding strong warriors to participate in the competition? I have other important matters to attend to today, so I will not keep you any longer. After the competition, Mr. Tokugawa can come to the Takakaze family as a guest. At that time, Kirito will naturally bring Kanon to await your arrival."

After saying this, Kirito walked straight out of the house. As Tokugawa Mitsunari stood up, he saw the old butler Ito respectfully but distantly seeing him off: "Mr. Tokugawa, please."

After being politely ushered out, Tokugawa Mitsunari blushed deeply. He wasn't angry about his experience, but rather felt it was a pity and a shame—what a strong fighter Ye Hanane was, why couldn't he be recruited to showcase his skills in his tournament!

"Please tell Mr. Takakaze." Tokugawa pulled Ito back: "I will come back again. I will show him the spirit of visiting Zhuge Liang three times. I believe I can move him and get him to agree to let Ms. Kanon participate in the competition!"

Tokugawa Mitsunari's humble demeanor wasn't due to genuine respect for martial arts—while he did love martial arts and respect masters, he had used underhanded tactics and coercion in the past to recruit fighters. His current obedience and politeness stemmed from the overwhelming power of the Takakaze clan.

The two sides were evenly matched, but I heard that the Takakaze family recently invested in the "Fight Panda" platform and made a fortune. I, who was initially slightly ahead, might now be slightly behind. Moreover, the Kengan Association is plagued by internal strife, but it's relatively united externally. If they really anger the other side, they'll be facing a bunch of incredibly powerful companies that, when united, could determine the direction of Japan's political and business world…

"Ugh! This is a real headache!" Tokugawa slapped his bald head hard. It seemed there was no hope with the Takakaze family, so he had no choice but to take out his phone and call his subordinate on a business trip to inquire about the current situation of another expert he was determined to recruit.

"Beep—beep—Moshi moshi, Matsuo, you've arrived in Hong Kong, right? Have you seen Lung Shu-man? Good, good! That's good. What did he say? Oh…what? You bastard, you absolutely have to find a way to get him to talk!"

After hanging up the phone, Grandpa Tokugawa frowned deeply—he hadn't expected that the situation over there was bad too; that underworld supernova named "Joaquin" had simply disappeared.

Matsuo first learned from Daimon Tohei that a newcomer had emerged at the "BIG" Grand Prix, and reported this to Tokugawa. Tokugawa then personally inquired with his close friend, Hanayama Kaoru, and received confirmation. Although Hanayama was reluctant to discuss the tournament, now that the name "Hua Jin" was confirmed, Tokugawa easily reconstructed what had happened at the Grand Prix—a young powerhouse capable of defeating Daimon Tohei, Ryu Shuwen, and Hanayama Kaoru! Wasn't that incredibly exciting!

Just now, Matsuo told Tokugawa that Long Shuwen was injured after the "BIG" Grand Prix and has been recuperating in Hong Kong. He also said that he knew nothing about the "Joaquin" incident!

Joaquin's origins are shrouded in mystery; he appeared and disappeared in a flash. The so-called "Nest Society" is also shrouded in secrecy, with no one else appearing besides Joaquin. It might just be a fictitious organization. Long Shuwen was the only person with close ties to Joaquin at the time, but now that he's silent, the trail has gone cold.

Alas, life is often filled with disappointments! Tokugawa Mitsunari was somewhat nostalgic for the sake that Takakaze Kirikita had served him; at this moment, he truly wished he could get thoroughly drunk…

"Ye Huayin... Joaquin... I really want them to participate in my fighting tournament..." Tokugawa Mitsunari muttered his ambitions, momentarily lost in thought.

He didn't know that Ye Huayin was Hua Jin, and Hua Jin was Ye Huayin. The master he had been longing for was only this one person from beginning to end.

What Tokugawa could never have known was that Kanon was currently caught in a dilemma, looking at the two girls beside her, Suoh Mieko and Wu Jialuo, and was deeply conflicted.

First glance at Huayin, second glance at Huajin, third… a love triangle?!

Tokugawa: Hua Jin and Hanon, if I could have either one, I could bring peace to the world. Waaah, where are my wise men?

Section 459, Chapter 453: The Battlefield & the Graveyard