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"I remembered something happy." Shibukawa Takeki didn't say it out loud, but just laughed.

Hanayama and Shibukawa were the same, not to mention those close to Kanon. Kanon glanced at the stands and saw that Miho, Garuda, and Adam had all taken their seats and were laughing together. Only her secretary, Mishima Hitomi, perhaps because they had only known each other for a short time and still held some respect for her employer, did not join them.

"Ah, Hitomi is the best. Her values ​​as a middle school student are so genuine!" Hanon was a little touched.

However, Xiaotong was actually thinking: "Miss Kanon is two-timing, and President Suoh and this Garuda girl seem to have a close relationship as well. In terms of the degree of 'scumbag' behavior and the consequences, she really surpasses many men..."

Cough cough, Hitomi doesn't respect Kanon at all, it's all prejudice against her!

After Hanon, there were several other wrestlers, and right after her was sumo yokozuna Kinryuzan. This person had repeatedly extended invitations through Hanon's friend, Oni-oyama-zun, intending to exchange martial arts techniques with Hanon, but Hanon had refused each time. Now that she saw him, she couldn't help but take a few more glances.

"It's kind of embarrassing to keep rejecting him." Hanon scratched his head. "Speaking of which, the sumo wrestling at Ghost King Mountain has changed beyond recognition. I wonder how traditional sumo techniques will perform in an arena without rules? If I can draw him in the lottery later, it wouldn't be a bad choice."

Thirty people entered in succession, and when the thirty-first martial artist appeared, the entire audience cheered, which was quite special.

"Karate was brought to its full glory by this man! The secret trump card of the Shinshinkai, Katsumi Guji!"

"Oh, he's quite popular~" Hana squinted her eyes. It sounded like this young man was the son of "Martial God" Yuji Doppo? He seemed to be highly regarded and was a worthy opponent.

However, in terms of popularity, Baki, who appeared last, was actually the strongest—he was the king of this underground arena!

"Champion, where have you gone? We're all waiting for you!"

"The young king has returned! Baki Hanma has arrived!"

Baki raised his hands, showing off his muscles as he walked out of the hall, his whole being seemed to glow, attracting the attention of everyone, including the martial artists.

"Hmm, this person is the same age as me, and his physique is weaker than mine, but his muscles are indeed very strong, and he is covered in scars. He is a tough general who has been fighting for many years." Hanon made his judgment: "Of course, we will only know how strong he is after the tournament starts."

"Who will claim the King's Belt? Thirty-two players will compete for it!" the emcee announced. "Furthermore, if any contestant withdraws due to injury, five substitutes will be available to take their place!"

"They are the monk from Capoeira, Sapiyar! Traditional karate master Kuriki Takuji! The giant of the Orient, Taizan Touyu! And... ah, the other two substitutes are late."

Hey, isn't this conference a bit too casual? Are latecomers allowed?

Hanon was speechless, but she knew that one of the two reserve players was herself.

The most unexpected part was yet to come! The top 32 contestants made a collective appearance in the arena, and then the large screen above the arena displayed the list of teams to be matched up in groups.

"Huh? There wasn't a draw or anything?" Kanon was a little confused, because last year's elimination tournament had a very intense draw, which Miho still considered her masterpiece and would often talk about it to Kanon in her room to show off.

However, that was the Kengan Association's practice. In this tournament, the fighters were not grouped by drawing lots or randomly assigned...

Looking at the match schedule, Tokugawa Mitsunari was even happier than the players: "It's a bit difficult, but this grouping should make everyone happy~"

Author's Note: Ahh, sorry to keep you waiting! There will be one last chapter around 11 o'clock.

I actually wrote quite quickly this morning, but I went out this afternoon and rode my little motorcycle (okay, it's actually a Suzuki) for a spin, and the wind made my bones feel so weak. I lay in bed for ages after I got home, and I just got up not long ago...

Section 496, Chapter 490: Baki's Battle

The match-up for this so-called "world's largest" fighting tournament is actually quite suspicious!

To the audience and the contestants, it could be said that this was the result of a random draw, but in reality, this matchup was arranged by the old fox Tokugawa Mitsunari himself.

"Hehehe, although Joaquin's addition was somewhat unexpected, we can still get the rankings sorted out with some minor adjustments."

Tokugawa's principle was to make every match as exciting as possible, while also trying to keep the best warriors apart so they wouldn't meet too early.

Then, just like the Kengan Association's elimination tournament, this tournament also divided the top 32 into four sections: A, B, C, and D.

“Baki is undoubtedly the top seed in Area A.” Tokugawa began to organize his thoughts: “Kinryuzan, Inogari, and Motobu are all top fighters in Area A. I wonder which one can pose a threat to Baki… To be honest, I’m most optimistic about Kinryuzan. He has the strength of a sumo yokozuna. What kind of results can he achieve in the free-for-all arena?”

Then Tokugawa looked at Zone B: "This zone is even more interesting. How strong will China's Sea King be? And there's Katsumi, the adopted son on whom Doppo has placed high hopes. Just how powerful is this new era of karate? Also, Kaoru Hanayama is a formidable opponent. Who knows, maybe Retsu Sea King or Katsumi will be upset!"

"Section C has Mike Tyson, one of the world's top fighters... Hehe, I'm really looking forward to it! And that Jack Vanma, although it's not confirmed, his background... who knows..."

Finally, there's Zone D, where Kanon is also located: "This zone is teeming with talent! The presence of the 'God of War' and the 'Saint of War' is undoubtedly the grand finale! The duel between the Hao brothers is also very exciting! Now that Joaquin has joined, it's become a free-for-all!"

Regarding how to arrange Joaquin, Tokugawa hesitated: "Initially, the first round of the rankings was arranged for 'Hardest Man' Charlie Firth to face Doppo in the first round. Later, this position was transferred to Hanada, and there were no problems. However, after Joaquin suddenly joined, it wouldn't be right to have him face Doppo in the first round. I want to see more of their performances!"

Tokugawa could have sent Joaquin to replace Kiyosumi Kato in Zone B and then moved Kato to Zone D, perhaps even creating a "master-disciple battle" spectacle. However, Joaquin and Kaoru Hanayama had already clashed, and after much hesitation, Tokugawa decided that rather than watching a rematch of the "BIG" Grand Prix finals, he'd rather see the top yakuza fighter clash with a martial god and a martial saint!

Therefore, in the final matchup, Kanon is placed in the first match of Zone D, facing a wrestling expert named Yamamoto Nyan. If she wins, her next match will be against the winner between "God of War" Doppo Guji and Jacob Shahama.

"It seems there's still a long time before I make my appearance." Hanon glanced at the match schedule, knowing she would have ample time to observe the other fighters before her turn.

Really?

The tournament progressed quite quickly. Of the 32 finalists, only 30 left the arena after reviewing the match schedule. Baki and the giant Andes Lyon stayed on the field, ready to begin the first match in Zone A.

"The contestant from the North Black Tortoise position is Andes Lyon, who is 2.4 meters tall and weighs 310 kilograms."

"The fighter in the West White Tiger position is Baki Hanma, who is 167 cm tall and weighs 71 kg."

The emcee introduced the two parties again, and the referee came on stage to signal them to take their places, while also informing them of the rules—there are no rules.

"Anything is fine as long as we don't use weapons, that's all."

The giant Andes had been foul-mouthed and sharp-tongued all the way in the hall, and now he looked down at him with disdain: "You're the champion of this arena? Hahaha, little brat, you're no match for me~ What's with that expression? You're so naive, as if you have no idea what's going to happen next."

Andes was very confident that he could take care of the little guy in ten seconds.

You should know that Andes has never fought anyone with all his might since birth!

"Then, let the competition begin!"

The match began at an extremely fast pace.

Then the match ended at an extremely fast pace.

"Huh?" Hanon was stunned. She had just arrived at the backstage contestants' rest area and hadn't even sat down yet when Baki defeated Andes.

It wasn't just Kanon; many spectators in the arena were also confused, still calling for a waiter to bring them a drink when the battle ended.

People usually imagine fighting as something where both sides hold their breath, transitioning from a standoff to a brawl, with the brave one emerging victorious, often lasting for several minutes... But this match didn't follow the usual pattern.

Fortunately, thanks to modern technology, viewers were able to quickly watch the replay of the match on the big screen.

At the start of the match, Baki charged head-on at Andes—or rather, not with his fists, because of the enormous size difference between them, Baki practically buried himself in Andes's arms. However, Baki's speed was too great, and the speed increased the kinetic energy, and the astronomical 310-kilogram Andes was actually sent flying by Baki, crashing backward into the wall in front of the audience!

Of course, Andes wasn't a weakling who would fall easily, but an attack to the abdomen wouldn't be enough to defeat him. Andes and Baki quickly exchanged blows. It was rare for Andes, with his enormous body, to have such a fast attack speed. Unfortunately, Baki was a top-tier fighter, whose punches and kicks were faster and even stronger than Andes's.

The large screen slowed down the footage, and viewers could even see Andes' bones trembling slightly after being punched—the replay didn't produce any sound, but the audience felt Andes's suffering deeply, as if they could hear the bones creaking in their ears.

The first round of fighting started with Baki charging at Andes and quickly exchanged a few punches and kicks, lasting only about two seconds, ending with Baki kicking Andes in the chin.

Andes didn't fall after that, truly a burly man with an incredibly thick physique!

But he could no longer stand steadily.

Facing the swaying Andes, Baki spread his arms wide, seemingly uttering a few provocative words, returning the taunts he had received before the match. Andes, on the other hand, looked serious, his initial nonchalant and arrogant demeanor transforming into a serious and aggressive attack, charging towards Baki—that was all.

There was a clear disparity in strength between the two. Although Baki's physique was only half that of Andes, he had the advantage in speed, technique, and even strength. Andes' final charge seemed like a desperate attempt to kill himself. Soon, he took two punches and two kicks, both hitting his chin.

Especially with the last kick, Baki jumped up with tremendous force, knocking Andes over and sending him crashing into the stands!

It all happened so fast. Even though it took four or five seconds to exchange trash talk and taunts, the game was finally over in just ten seconds.

Without a doubt, Baki Hanma is a top-tier fighter, and his title as the champion of the Tokyo Dome Underground Colosseum is well-deserved.

"Baki! Well done!" "That's awesome!" "Wow, I didn't even see it..."

After the replay, the audience cheered one after another, and at the same time, they really began to watch the game – there were still many exciting matches to come, and they couldn't miss any more.

As for Kanon, she didn't think Baki was very strong. After all, as a top-notch martial artist, it wasn't difficult for him to defeat a giant who relied solely on physical talent. This match only showed that Baki's basic skills were good, and his speed, strength, and technique were all excellent, but it was still unknown how strong he really was.

However, Kanon was certain of one thing: "Perhaps my debut isn't too far off..."

Author's Note: Four updates tomorrow as usual.

I'm going to rest now, I'm so tired...

Section 497, Chapter 491: In short, disgusting!

Tokugawa Mitsunari's personal wealth was far less than that of the Kengan Association. Unlike the Final Elimination Tournament, where an entire island and a large arena were used to provide rest areas for each participating company, tonight's fighting tournament, in principle, arranged for the fighters to prepare in a communal rest room.

Of course, Tokyo Dome is very large, comparable in size to the gladiatorial arena on Ganryu Island. Some fighters went to other rooms to stay alone or went directly to the fighter entrance to watch the matches, but most people gathered together, either exchanging information or quietly waiting for their turn to appear.

"Hahaha, that's Baki, Katsumi." In the players' lounge, the legendary master, Guji Doppo, known as the "God of War," said this to the young man beside him.

The young man was Yu Di Ke Si, the adopted son of Du Bu. He had regular features, a tall and straight figure, and a dignified appearance, exuding an air of pride and self-confidence.

Even Katsumi, with his usual stoicism, couldn't help but praise Baki: "He's really amazing! Dad, after watching him, I'm starting to admire him a bit!"

The father and son were talking loudly. Hana glanced at them and realized that there was no admiration in Katsumi's eyes at all; rather, he was full of fighting spirit!

"This guy is such a show-off." That was Kanon's first impression of Katsumi.

The rest area is not only where athletes rest and prepare before matches, but also where athletes who haven't been seriously injured return after a match. After the first match, Baki seemed to be spending time with his girlfriend, while the giant Andes returned first.

Despite having most of his teeth shattered and his chin a bloody mess, Andes regained consciousness remarkably quickly and managed to walk back, supporting himself against the wall. At 310 kilograms, if he had truly passed out, it would have undoubtedly caused considerable trouble for the workers carrying him down.

"...Interesting, really interesting..." Andes' personality is easy to understand; he's the kind of good-natured but foul-mouthed goofball. Now that his mouth is ruined, all that's left is his goofiness. He sits down in a corner, muttering, "Why am I actually in a good mood after losing..."

"Tsk tsk, is he a masochist?" To this, Hanon could only shrug and offer a sarcastic remark.

Although Baki's battle ended quickly, there were still a bunch of matches ahead. With nothing else to do, Kanon decided to use her unusual talent and become a good tsukkomi (a Chinese comedian/commentator)...

Next, the staff guided the fighters to the second match, which was between Brazilian Ziru and Muay Thai champion Stobak.

Hanon's comment on this was: "Another Muay Thai champion has arrived. The Thai people really have a lot of martial spirit."

Indeed, from Gaolang to Zuomadou, there are many other masters I've heard of who seem to have a strong connection to Muay Thai. That country is a great source of martial artists!