The frolicking is over; abandon your fantasies and prepare for battle.
"So you're already preparing to unleash the 'Supersonic Punch' so soon..." In the stands, Hanon clenched her hands tightly. She could tell that Katsumi's current stance was designed to better relax his body and complete the pre-emptive exhaustion before unleashing a punch that would surpass the limits of normal power... which would also mean the collapse of Katsumi's body.
Pike then spread his arms wide, adopting a pose often used by Yujiro Hanma. This was probably the signature stance of a physical powerhouse, and also the only fighting stance Pike could use.
By adopting this stance, Pico acknowledges that Katsumi is a formidable enemy that requires serious attention. A formidable enemy needs to be fought hard before it can be devoured, and even Pico's steps toward Katsumi are slow and cautious.
Katsumi bravely moved forward, closing the distance between him and Piccolo. When they were close enough, Piccolo threw a punch first—"Bang!"
Without a doubt, it was Ke Si who struck the opponent first.
While Pike does have an advantage in reach, his lack of martial arts knowledge led him to use a hook punch, which travels a greater distance and thus wastes his reach advantage. As for punching speed, while Pike is certainly fast, how can he outpace a move named "Supersonic Punch"?
Katsumi's straight punch arrived first, striking Pike's chest. In that instant, Pike's mind flashed back to the Tyrannosaurus Rex's tail sweeping down with all its might—what strength!
The sound of tearing through the air reached everyone's ears, almost causing them to hallucinate as if they saw a shockwave emanating from where Keji and Pico were in contact, whipping up a strong wind that swept across their faces.
This time, Pi Ke was knocked flying.
Not only did he fly, but he also knelt—Pike knelt on the ground, his eyes bloodshot, drooling, experiencing an unbearable pain rarely felt in his life, a blow that spanned tens or even hundreds of millions of years! His foolish self-discipline is truly admirable.
"Oh oh—" The audience cheered, but only half of them did so; the other half keenly sensed something was amiss.
Blood was dripping from Yudi Keji's hand, causing Pi Ke pain, but he also paid a heavy price.
"Alas, Mr. Tokugawa, I truly cannot understand." In the stands, Dr. Payne was still watching the fight next to Tokugawa Mitsunari. He sat leisurely in his chair with his hands behind his head, showing no panic or surprise at being knocked down by Pike: "First Chinese Kung Fu, then German strongmen, and now Japanese karate practitioners... Modern human warriors have been trying to challenge Pike, but why don't you realize that there is a fundamental difference between our physiological structure and Pike's? This is a chasm set up by the gods in physiology, which cannot be broken through by so-called technology."
Dr. Payne watched as Katsumi, his fist dripping blood, continued his attack on the resurrected Pico, and shook his head regretfully: "Icarus..."
Tokugawa Mitsunari turned his head in confusion: "What did you say?"
“Icarus is the Greek mythological figure who flew close to the sun wearing wings made of candles and feathers. The closer he got to the sun, the faster his wings melted, and he eventually fell to his death. The karate master you are so proud of, named Katsumi Guji, is, in my opinion, the Icarus of the East.” Dr. Payne pointed to the arena: “Look, every time he strikes Pico, although he causes some damage, it’s not decisive. Instead, his limbs are almost crippled.”
As the doctor said, Katsumi was applying the principles of "supersonic punch" to his punches and kicks, fiercely attacking Pike. Although he could apply the same principles to other techniques and even learned "supersonic kicks," the human body, whether punching or kicking, could not withstand the side effects of this move. His flesh began to tear and even peel away, and in the middle of the fight, Katsumi himself lost his footing.
"Is Pike's body made of steel?" Tokugawa Mitsunari lamented Katsumi's injuries while also being thrilled by Pike's performance: "That's amazing!"
Dr. Payne shook his head again: "This injury wasn't caused by Pike's body, but by Mr. Fool's fists and feet being torn apart by the air when breaking the sound barrier... To be honest, I'm very surprised that a human can actually achieve a speed of over 1225 kilometers per hour in an instant! That's truly amazing!"
That was truly remarkable. If it weren't for such a powerful attack, Pike wouldn't have been knocked to the ground.
Unlike the previous knockdown caused by Retsu Kaioh, this time Pi wasn't thrown off balance by a series of fierce attacks, but was genuinely hit by a limited number of heavy blows, collapsing to the ground in a daze.
Katsumi Guji sacrificed his hands and left foot, unleashing three consecutive "super-fast attacks," finally achieving a result that no one else had ever accomplished.
Incomparably glorious.
But behind the glory lies bitterness and helplessness. As Pi Ke fell to the ground, Ke Si also knelt down, blood and sweat dripping onto the lawn.
This was not an easy victory...
Pi Ke moved again.
Author's Note: It's so late~ but there's still an update today, there's another chapter tonight.
Section 757, Chapter 749: What you hold in your heart will surely come back to you.
Pike was knocked down, but now he's back up.
Keji destroyed his own hands and feet and knelt down; he is still kneeling now.
Pico lost in martial arts, but since he was unfamiliar with martial arts, he had never won in this area. When it came to the realm of victory and defeat, this ancient warrior was always the final winner.
Some say that the winner is the one who is taller after the fight. Well, Pico is currently taller than Katsumi.
"Alas, I was the one who hit him..." Katsumi's expression was slightly dazed, but there was no fear. He just sighed, "Why would the gods allow such a person to appear in the world?"
His sentiments were similar to those of Dr. Payne earlier: Piccolo's body was not the same as that of modern humans; there were differences in their physiological structures, making them seem like two species created by the gods.
"So...you just don't understand." Dr. Payne, who had unknowingly become a confidant of Katsumi, sat up straight in the stands: "Fighters are indeed very strong. I didn't know much about this field before. You people can develop the potential of the human body to the limit, even exceeding my predictions many times. I admire you extremely. However, Pike is different. I could write dozens of papers to discuss his wonders in detail, but in short, you only need to think about one thing: Who were Pike's opponents in ancient times?"
In ancient times, in the primitive world, there were all kinds of dinosaurs, beasts and insects. Some were huge, weighing tens of tons; some had sharp teeth and teeth, and their bites were incredibly powerful; there were also those that could fly, jump, and were poisonous... all kinds of amazing abilities.
But all of these creatures are food for Pico.
Katsumi's attack was powerful, like a Tyrannosaurus Rex's tail sweep, a Triceratops' charge, and a Brontosaurus's stomp, causing Pikachu considerable trouble. But once he recovers, Katsumi will become Pikachu's meal, just like those ancient powerhouses.
Pike lowered his body, assuming the ultimate charging stance, a technique he had previously used against Retsu Kaioh, which Retsu Kaioh had dodged with a jump and countered using the unique terrain of the stands. But now, Katsumi had lost one leg, and the empty Tokyo Dome stadium offered no cover; he could only face Pike's charge head-on, a dead end.
"This, this guy..." The disciples of the Divine Heart Society on the stands were in a state of panic. It was obvious to everyone that Katsumi was in dire straits. This battle was of great significance, and no matter the outcome, they could only watch from the sidelines. But Katsumi seemed powerless to resist Pike. Were they really going to watch their young master be disemboweled and eaten on the spot by a primitive man?
As for Katsumi Uchihachi himself, what was he thinking?
"How ironic. Every move I made since the start of the fight was flawless, and every move I executed was perfect. Is this the only outcome I could hope for?" Katsumi let out a long breath, suppressing the fatigue from his previous fierce attack and enduring the pain in his limbs, as he struggled to his feet.
He maintained his relaxed posture, even more relaxed and natural than before.
Legend has it that most of the greatest players in sports history possessed extraordinary mental strength, enabling them to maintain a calm and composed mindset even in the most critical and tense moments. They could even be distracted by noticing which celebrities were watching from the stands. This balanced mental control was the foundation for their ability to perform at their peak.
Yu Di Ke Si is in such a state.
"Hehe, what's with those expressions, everyone in the stands?"
"Have I, the young master of this establishment, disappointed everyone again?"
"They made such a big show of challenging us, but in the end, they were completely crushed by Pike..."
"Don't even Retsu Kaioh, Baki, and Tokugawa trust me?"
"Father, who's in the entrance passage behind me, what do you think of me?"
"Xiao Huayin... she's not in the stands. Is she worried about me and can't bear to watch? Or did she have to leave? Hehe, then you'll miss my performance."
"And finally, there's Pike..." Katsumi said, "Come on, friend."
Pike launched a charge, fast, fierce, and ruthless. And meeting his charge head-on, Katsumi Guji unleashed the most powerful blow of his life so far.
A "supersonic punch" is bound to make a sound.
It started with a loud "crack," like the sound of a whip cracking at high speed, followed by a sonic boom, as if a huge bomb had been ignited in the air.
A sonic boom! Katsumi's "supersonic punch" before was just breaking the sound barrier and having his skin and muscles torn by the air. Now he's actually creating a sonic boom! Katsumi has poured all his past training into this punch, holding nothing back. His mind and energy are condensed and have risen to the extreme. This sound is probably what is meant by "what you keep in mind will eventually come back to you".
Two figures flew out simultaneously, scattering the air like ripples, and sparkling with blood-red light.
"Blood? Whose blood?"
Who wins and who loses?
Two figures flew backward and fell to the ground. The one who can stand up is the winner... Wait a minute.
Yes, wait a minute, the sound isn't over yet. People with sensitive hearing rub their ears, as if they heard a splashing sound of water amidst the loud "smack" and "boom"? Did they hear wrong?
People rubbed their eyes and realized that, besides Pico and Katsumi, a third person had appeared in the arena. He was holding a bucket and had just poured the whole bucket of water over, but Katsumi's "Supersonic Punch" created a sonic boom that knocked most of the water droplets back, leaving him soaked to the bone, looking disheveled and comical.
That person, most of the audience members are very familiar with her—Kane! After all, the only one who could rush into the arena amidst Pike's lightning-fast charge and Katsumi's "Supersonic Fist" collision is Kanon, who has mastered "Mukuro" and can activate "Valkyrie Mode" to enhance her abilities.
"Miss Ye... what is she doing barging in like this?" The audience was stunned. With their limited knowledge and martial arts skills, they couldn't understand what had just happened.
"I understand!" Suddenly, a self-important disciple slapped his forehead: "Miss Ye got in by taking advantage of the situation. Now that the young master and Pike are both injured, can she claim to have defeated both of them at the same time?"
Immediately, a senior rebuked him: "Bastard, what a joke! What kind of person is Miss Ye? Would she be someone who seeks fame and fortune? Moreover, with the young master and Pi Ke fighting to this extent, anyone can see that appearing now is just to take advantage of the situation. What good will it do for the reputation of martial artists? Also, why is Miss Ye holding a bucket of water? And why is she splashing water on the two of them?"
That being said, seeing that both Katsumi and Pico were lying on the ground unconscious, no one could really find a reason to explain Kanon's behavior.
Dr. Payne, however, was more naive: "That lady again?"
Although Dr. Pain learned about Kanon's identity from others after the battle between Retsu Kaioh and Pikachu, and knew that she was a top expert among strong people, he was not a martial artist after all. Science told him that weight determines the level of combat power, so he did not take Kanon seriously - no matter how strong this girl was, she was just outstanding in technique!
Dr. Payne then stood up and shouted into the room, "Miss Ye, please leave immediately! It's very dangerous there!"
Danger? The audience in the stands didn't think so. Putting aside Kanon's strength, Katsumi and Pikachu were both lying on the ground unable to get up after their exchange of blows. Staff should have entered the arena to provide first aid. What danger could there be?
However, Hanon raised an eyebrow: "Although Dr. Payne doesn't know martial arts, he's stumbled upon something quite right." As she spoke, she waved to the staff who wanted to enter: "Don't come any closer, it's really dangerous here."
Before he finished speaking, the leather on the ground moved.
Author's Note: Although there are only two chapters, I actually wrote them in a rush! Oh dear, with Mom here, there's just so much to do.
Section 758, Chapter 750: In the end, one person bore the brunt of it all.
Pike did a simple move, flipping over on the field.
This is one of the most primitive human actions, even babies can do it, but the moment he did it, the entire audience's composure crumbled.
Originally, no one could understand the situation. They only knew that Katsumi and Pike each used their special moves to clash. Then, Kanon inexplicably rushed in with a bucket of water. Blood splattered everywhere, and a loud bang was heard. Pike and Katsumi were both sent flying. Kanon was soaked to the bone. No one knew whose blood it was, how the sound was produced, or why Kanon rushed into the arena to splash water.
Now, with Pikachu's comeback, people are beginning to understand the situation—the loud noise was caused by the two fighting, but the blood belonged only to Katsumi. The reason and actions of Kanon's intrusion are still unknown, but the outcome of the battle between Pikachu and Katsumi has been determined.
"Is that Pike really human? Or rather, is he really a creature made of flesh and blood?" On the stands, even the senior disciple of the Divine Heart Society, Hou, was deeply shocked. From Retsukai-oh to Julius to Katsumi, no matter how high-level the moves or how powerful and swift the attacks, Pike could devour them and stand up unharmed: "This, this, this is too unbelievable!"
The karate disciples spend years practicing techniques to strike and destroy flesh and blood. They believe everything can be destroyed; if one punch isn't enough, try two. No one can withstand blows indefinitely. But now, their strongest member, Katsumi Guji, has repeatedly surpassed his own limits, unleashing attacks that most karate practitioners could never achieve in their entire lives, yet he remains helpless against Pike. This primitive man's high level of defense has broken through everyone's psychological defenses. In this situation, perhaps deceiving themselves into thinking that Pike is a robot made of steel is a way to relieve stress.
Of course, everyone knows that Pike is a living being, not a robot. So, it's the same as deceiving yourself. But another line of thought seems more plausible: Maybe... it was Ye Huayin's bucket of water that prevented Pike from being defeated?
At that very moment, the old martial god Yu Di walked out of the entrance passage and strode into the arena.
The old martial god's expression was clearly unhappy. Was he grieving for his beloved adopted son's serious injury? Was he disheartened by his defeat to Pike? Looking at Katsumi, it's no wonder that Doppo was also in a heavy mood. Katsumi's arm was torn apart by flesh and blood, with only tendons and blood vessels holding the bone together. Blood had already formed a small puddle on the ground. The situation was horrific, and if the bleeding didn't stop, his life would be in danger.
However, Doppo did not immediately attend to Katsumi's injuries. Instead, he came over to throw a punch at Kanon.
"Eh—" A wave of exclamations came from the audience. When Doppo's punch landed on Kanon, Kanon didn't dodge. Instead, she activated "Raibu" and took a step back, neutralizing the force of the punch.
Hanon didn't dodge; she could somewhat understand Doppo's feelings at that moment.
"You've embarrassed my son." Knowing he was no match for Kanon, Doppo threw this punch more to vent his helpless sorrow. If he threw any more punches, it wouldn't just be Katsumi who would be embarrassed.
When Du Bu's words reached the ears of the 55,000 Shenxin Society disciples in the stands, it further confirmed their self-deceptive guesses: "So it really was Ye Huayin's sudden splashing of water that caused the young master's ultimate attack to fail? Despicable! Despicable!"
"Ye Huayin, I misjudged you!"
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