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

"Then after you, it will be Miss Ye and Kaiya's turn to fight."

This time it was Kanon's turn to answer: "I never intended to fight Clefairy from the beginning, and Kaeya gave up on the challenge a long time ago."

Katsumi smiled slightly: "Yes, we were too arrogant, thinking that Miss Ye wanted to challenge Piccolo just like us. We also thought that we were the only ones in the world qualified to challenge Piccolo... In fact, since Professor Shibukawa left yesterday, other people have already fought with Piccolo."

"Huh? Who is it?"

"The first one is Kaoru Hanayama..."

Author's note: My mind isn't very sharp, so I write slowly~

Section 745, Chapter 737: The Prodigy Whose Luck Was Severed?

Katsumi Guji began his retelling: "The first person was Kaoru Hanayama..."

Perhaps the battle with Retsu Kaioh stirred up some hidden emotions within him, because last night Pike actually broke out of the secret room and ran into the street.

What's astonishing is not only that Dr. Payne's tranquilizer, enough to put an elephant to sleep for a whole day, only made Piccolo sleep for a few hours; nor that Piccolo easily destroyed the alloy steel door to the underground chamber of the Tokyo Dome; but that Piccolo actually carried out a series of operations of hiding, hunting, and disguise on the streets of Tokyo, defeating a roaming thug in an alley, stealing his clothes, and walking openly into modern civilized society.

However, Pi was completely unaccustomed to this place, and soon he was hit by a car...

Of course, the unlucky one was the small truck that hit him.

Pike's prehistoric strength snapped the front of the truck in half, kicked open the cargo compartment, and then discovered the goods being transported inside—frozen beef! Overjoyed with his "successful hunt," Pike happily ate dozens of kilograms of beef and leisurely drove away.

Then Pike wandered into the red-light district, where he was cornered by two groups: the Shinshinkai and the Hanayama-gumi. The former was orchestrated by Katsumi Guji, who, after learning of Retsu Kaioh's defeat and Shibukawa Goki's decision not to fight, knew that Kanon and Kaia's fighting spirit was also low, and that he would be facing Pike next. Therefore, he sent his disciples out to search for the missing Pike. As for the latter…

Kaoru Hanayama appeared, exchanged a couple of blows with Pike, each throwing a punch at the other, and then entered a grappling mode... lasting about three seconds. When the time was up, Hanayama took the initiative to make peace; he had done all this to buy time for the other person to arrive.

Katsumi Oji sighed softly: "The second person is Baki Hanma."

Kanon blinked: "It's him! How's Baki doing lately? Has his injury healed?"

The last time I saw Baki was during the "Sikorsky Battle," when Baki was defeated by Shingoro Koyasu, who had inadvertently joined the "Kanon Team." After that, Kanon got involved in many incidents, including the resolution of the Five Death Row Inmates incident, the Grand Raid, the Kyoto study tour to the Imperial Sakura Academy, the appearance of a superpowered girl, and so on. In addition, Kanon also had his own daily life to live, so I hadn't paid much attention to him.

Keji shook his head: "The physical wounds have long since healed, but the psychological trauma is not so easy to heal."

"Uh, is he heartbroken?"

Katsumi shook his head again: "No, I heard that Baki and that Miss Kozue have a very stable relationship. It's just that as a martial artist, he has too much psychological trauma."

Baki's psychological trauma is immense! As the son of Yujiro Hanma, he was overshadowed by his great father his entire life. Fortunately, he could relieve the pressure by taking a rebellious path, relentlessly challenging Yujiro and claiming himself to be the strongest person after Yujiro. Yujiro was known as the "strongest creature in the world," and Baki Hanma was the "strongest son in the world." He only cared about defeating Yujiro and didn't need to look at anyone else. Naturally, his martial arts progressed by leaps and bounds, and he became stronger and stronger.

However, at the Tokyo Dome underground tournament, the situation suddenly changed. Despite Baki's best efforts, he was no match for Kanon, making the path to becoming the strongest even more difficult. Later, he was provoked by several death row inmates, instantly killed by Ryuuichi Yanagi's "Air Path," and had his lover, Kozue, kidnapped by Sikorsky. Finally, in the "Sikorsky Battle," he was thoroughly defeated by Shingoro Koyasu—and it's said that Koyasu isn't invincible either, having once lost to a man named Katsuya Tatsuyoshi. Doesn't this mean there are more and more strong individuals above Baki?

Hearing this, Kanon scratched her head, a little confused: "Why does it sound like I stole Baki's 'protagonist halo' and 'prodigy luck'? I'm just an ordinary little girl who plays fighting games..."

At this time, Baki, who had lost his way in the martial arts world, found another light in his life: his love for Kozue. The sweet romance ignited a flame in his life, nourishing his heart and tempering his ambition to surpass his father in martial arts. While Baki's physiology remained unchanged, even continuously improving, subtle differences had occurred psychologically. This made it difficult for him to fight like the invincible cockroach he once was, facing challenges head-on and taking on opponents stronger than himself.

For example, last night, Hanayama helped his friend Baki corner Pike. After Baki arrived, the three of them returned to the Tokyo Dome's underground arena to prepare for the fight. Baki had long harbored feelings for Pike and intended to challenge him, but after standing on opposite sides yesterday, he suddenly hesitated—

Pike has absolutely no idea what "martial arts" or "fighting techniques" are!

Pico accidentally traveled to modern society. He is a treasure of humanity, how can we harm him?

Pico just wanted a peaceful life, right? Forcing him into the realm of martial arts and engaging in deadly battles is nothing more than exploiting his playful curiosity. Isn't that despicable?

Then, Baki, who was hesitating, was suddenly attacked by Pikachu. "Duang!" A kick to the chest sent Baki flying from the center of the ring into the stands, where he immediately lost consciousness.

Then Pike raised his arms and danced a victory celebration.

Kaoru Hanayama later said, "In the few seconds I wrestled with Pike, I understood him. He had the heart of a warrior, just like us."

"...Pah, another martial arts fanatic, a primitive martial arts fanatic!" Hua Yin rolled her eyes. So, Pi Ke, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, was also a battle maniac? She'd thought he fought just to eat, that fighting was an instinctive choice. But for Pi Ke, eating was an instinct, and fighting was a hobby; it just so happened that the two overlapped. Even when he was full, he was still willing to get into a fight!

Katsumi, however, remained unfazed, opened his mouth, and continued, "The third person..."

Huh? Besides Hanayama and Baki, a third person came to Pike last night? Hana was stunned. She didn't know exactly how old Pike was, but judging from the Chinese zodiac, he might be a cowboy. Cowboys are always busy!

Ha, that's a lame joke... Even Hanon herself was chilled by the coldness, shivering before asking, "Who is the third person?"

“I am not familiar with that brave man, but Miss Ye knows him. He was also present at last year’s ‘Sikorsky Battle’, but he did not fight on stage. His name is Julius Reinhardt.”

"Him!" Hanon suddenly stood up—it wasn't that she was surprised that Julius had gone to find Piccolo; she should have expected it. At this stage, Julius was only interested in opponents of similar strength. He hadn't seen Oliva in the "Sikorsky Battle," so he declined to participate for "Hanon's Team." Now that the ancient powerhouse Piccolo had descended into this world, Julius was bound to be restless!

Kanon stood up because of regret—Julius and Pike's battle! It's such a shame she didn't get to witness it!

"Who won? What happened? Brother Keji, tell me quickly..."

There's nothing I can do now but listen to Katsumi Uchi's third-hand stories, which he also heard from others.

Author's Note: That's all. There will be two more chapters later~ I saw some comments about Julius in the previous chapter's interlude, which made me think of it too. However, Julius and Pico didn't have a fierce battle, so please don't have too high expectations...

Section 746, Chapter 738: The Strongest Muscles of Modern Times vs. Ancient Primordial Power

Last night, after seeing off Hanayama and Baki, Tokugawa Mitsunari returned to the ring. Julius had already arranged with him to come tonight.

Actually, Tokugawa knew Julius before; the so-called "world's strongest muscleman" was a prime target for recruitment by the underground arena! However, Julius had already been recruited by Katsumasa Hayami of Toyo Electric Power, and Tokugawa was powerless to snatch him from the second largest company in the Kengan Association, so the matter had to be dropped. Last time, when Kanon and the others played the "Sikorsky Battle," Julius also came to Tokyo Dome. Upon learning that he was now a free agent, Tokugawa launched another recruitment offensive. This time, Julius still didn't agree, but he didn't completely rule it out either. The two exchanged contact information, which they finally used tonight.

"The strongest muscles of modern people versus the fierce warriors of ancient times... My God, I'm so excited!" Tokugawa Mitsunari was indeed so excited that he was trembling all over. He ran all the way to personally greet Julius as he entered the arena.

It's important to understand that fighting and battling with Pikachu is one thing, but simply comparing strength with Pikachu is quite another. Tokugawa invited others hoping that Retsu Kaioh's skills would be enough to contend with Pikachu, or that Baki's mixed martial arts would have a chance to defeat Pikachu. However, if Julius or Oliva were to participate, the significance would be much deeper. It wouldn't just be a clash of martial arts, but would also demonstrate what modern humans have given up and what they have gained in the process of evolution compared to the primitive Pikachu.

In fact, Julius really did come to test his strength...

"Mr. Tokugawa, please don't look so expectant." As soon as they met, Julius sensed the anticipation in Tokugawa Mitsunari's eyes and quickly tried to cool things down: "I've only come here to test my strength with that primitive man, Pi Ke. Thank you for providing this opportunity, but I don't really intend to fight him. Please don't misunderstand."

"I know, I know," Tokugawa Mitsunari hurriedly agreed, but judging from his appearance, he was clearly in a state of "I understand the reasoning but I just can't control myself." Fortunately, the old man was still in good health and at least did not have heart disease, otherwise he might have fainted!

He led Julius to the arena, where only Tokugawa and Dr. Payne were watching. The former was Julius's guide, and the latter was Pike's guardian.

Dr. Payne frowned, still upset about Piccolo's escape during the night. Hearing that someone had specifically challenged Piccolo to a duel only complicated his feelings: "This is truly pathetic. We two old men are acting like slave owners in an ancient Roman colosseum, sending our own slaves to fight each other..."

"Doctor!" Tokugawa Mitsunari, who had been questioned about this countless times throughout his life, protested skillfully, "Calling me an agent is barely acceptable, but calling me a slave owner is a complete misunderstanding and an insult! I don't profit from fighting. Although the battles of highly skilled martial artists fascinate me, no one in the world cherishes and values ​​them more than I do. Rather than saying martial artists are my slaves, it's more accurate to say I am their slave! To wholeheartedly seek out opponents for the strong, to facilitate exciting duels, to witness the clash of strength and skill—I believe there is nothing more wonderful in the world than this..."

"Look!" Tokugawa pointed to the entrance passage: "Tonight, another valiant warrior has descended upon this place."

"Thump, thump, thump..." Julius's heavy footsteps echoed from the entrance passage, getting closer and closer.

Pike, who had been sitting cross-legged in the ring since returning, slowly stood up.

Just like when Retsu Kaioh appeared to challenge him before, Pikachu had to be on high alert. This time, Pikachu felt similar pressure once again. He knew that the guy coming out of the shadows would be a tough and interesting one.

Julius stood before Piccolo. They were of similar height and weight, but Julius was more robust, while Piccolo was more athletic with long limbs. Their body proportions were different.

Neither of them spoke. Julius was a silent, tough guy, and Pico was completely unable to understand human language. The two heroes faced off, the atmosphere tense and tense, as if a fight could break out at any moment.

"Amazing!" Dr. Payne exclaimed sincerely. "For modern humans to reach this level of training, it must be the result of a combination of personal talent, long-term effort, and the use of chemical reagents."

Tokugawa was also mesmerized: "Julius's muscles aren't just for show; his strength is real... Look! They've made their move!"

After staring at each other for a moment, Julius and Pico simultaneously reached out their hands and pushed against each other's torsos. With a few loud "booms," they grabbed each other's bodies.

The strongest muscles of modern humans versus the primordial power of ancient times—the battle has begun.

During a contest of strength, the force actually comes in waves. When Julius and Pico made contact, the first wave of force collided.

"Boom!" A deafening roar like thunder, and the two men's feet sank deep into the ground, kicking up a lot of sand and dust, making the arena full of smoke and obscuring the situation.

Once the dust settled, Tokugawa Mitsunari and Dr. Payne hurriedly examined the marks on the ground to try and determine who had pushed the other backward—but they couldn't find them.

Yes, they couldn't find it because there was no trace at all. Julius and Pico each took a step back, found their point of leverage, and were fixed in place from then on. Neither could push the other. This first clash of forces was evenly matched.

The two old men in the stands were still in shock when Pico and Julius's second wave of force surged toward each other, and this time, it was Julius who pushed Pico backward!

Pike retreated helplessly! His terrifying strength, enough to force Yujiro Hanma to resort to technology, was ultimately no match for Julius's. His feet, sinking into the sand, scraped against the ground with a piercing screech, "Sizzle—"

“Just as I thought.” Dr. Payne, a Nobel laureate, may not be skilled in martial arts, but he can see the intricacies of the situation: “The first wave was evenly matched, which was related to Piccolo’s faster speed. His forward lunge provided a speed boost to the collision. Now that we’ve entered the static sparring phase, Julius’s weight and size advantages have come into play. He’s heavier than Piccolo and has a lower center of gravity. If he wanted to simply compete in strength, this would be the result.”

Yes, that's the result. Normally speaking, Pico's strength is not as good as Julius'. Wrestling is a very scientific but also very boring sport. Height, weight, center of gravity, muscles... it all comes down to these hard indicators. As for technique, does Pico have it?

But faced with this result, Pico didn't feel disappointed or panicked, after all, this is a very normal situation!

In ancient times, Pike had encountered even stronger opponents. Even disregarding the massive Brontosaurus, the powerful and ferocious Tyrannosaurus Rex and the charging Triceratops were both stronger than Pike in terms of sheer power!

But in the end, aren't they all just prey and food for Pike?

Despite lacking technical skills, Pico always manages to find a way.

"Roar!" Pico and Julius gripped each other's muscles with both hands, neither able to break free. Pico wanted to break free and use a striking technique, but even in this unfavorable situation, Pico's retreat was abruptly stopped.

His body structure also changed.

His thighs shifted backward, his knees extended forward, and his center of gravity lowered, making him even lower than Julius, so the heavier Julius couldn't move him. Similar changes appeared in his shoulders, waist, elbows, hands, and other areas; his second form, the final stage of his battle with Retsu Kaioh, had emerged!

Author's Note: There will be another chapter in a bit.

Section 747, Chapter 739: The Strong Man Knows Martial Arts

Pike's second transformation is extremely powerful; it's his trump card, his all-out effort, and his secret weapon that has kept him undefeated since ancient times.

In this form, Pico's body was modified to be more suitable for combat, with greatly enhanced strength and speed. Even his fingernails and toenails became much sharper—his toenails were deeply hooked into the ground, also helping him fight Julius, while his fingernails were deeply embedded in the muscles of Julius's torso, with blood gushing out from the insertion points.

In contrast, Julius was in a more difficult situation. In the ultimate contest between the two heroes, he fought with all his might. Once the advantage he had finally gained was gone, he no longer had the strength to push Pico back.

The stalemate has returned to equilibrium; neither of them can push the other, and it seems that only endurance will decide the outcome.

Piccolo, who has spent his entire life running and hunting, probably has more endurance than Julius, and should win if he persists. However, Piccolo's patience isn't that great...

Moreover, both Julius and Tokugawa Mitsunari overlooked one thing: Pico did not believe that this duel was a contest of strength.

If it's about deciding the winner, then using teeth is only natural, right?

Pi Ke opened his mouth wide—a gaping maw!

The gaping maw lunged toward Julius's shoulder!

"Oh no!" Tokugawa Mitsunari finally realized that Pico had no concept of "wrestling" at all. In his eyes, Julius was a new challenger, a new prey, and a new meal. If possible, he would use any means necessary to devour him.

Normally, Julius would simply dodge Pike's bite. But now, with the two of them tightly entwined and Pike's hands firmly gripping him, dodging the bite would be incredibly difficult... Fortunately, Julius is also a fighter, and a very strong one at that. Even though he used to be a rough-around-the-edges martial artist, he has improved a lot in the past year or so.

Julius's hands, which were gripping Pike's muscles, suddenly changed their grip, from a tight hold to an upward lift. At the same time, Julius's waist and abdomen also exerted force to lean back, and his whole body retreated backward along with the momentum of Pike's attack.