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

And here's the question: which fighter will this mysterious fourth technique copy? Wakatsuki Samurai? Mikazuki Zero? Rihito? Bando Yohei? Or perhaps…

Hana was filled with doubts and was about to ask Eicho when she was interrupted by a loud noise.

The fight is still going on in the arena!

Despite Pike's repeated heavy blows, he either couldn't hit Jack or Jack simply withstood them, leaving him completely bewildered.

Even after undergoing various modifications from the British, Jack still had more defense than offense, putting him at a significant disadvantage on the field, and his appearance was miserable and tragic.

However, for Pike, the ancient Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, Saber-toothed Tiger, and Python... no matter how ferocious they were, they knew pain and retreated after being attacked, and would not come back to bother Pike. In contrast, the opponent in front of him was the first he had ever seen. He could neither kill it nor win against it, and no matter how many attacks he endured, it continued to charge at him relentlessly.

"Awoooooo!" Pike's roar was now tinged with madness. He suddenly accelerated and once again unleashed the "Godspeed Charge" on all fours, crashing into Jack... and Pike was once again sent flying by "Diamond Muscles".

Minor procedures may be minor, but Jack's "diamond muscles," enhanced by the "blood of Van Ma," are now a permanent feature.

Jack sent Piccolo flying and was about to give chase, but in the blink of an eye, he saw Piccolo standing in front of him again.

Having been thrown back before, Pi wasn't in such a sorry state when he landed on the stands this time. He spun around in mid-air, used his landing point to propel himself back onto the ring at incredible speed.

“…Tch.” Jack rolled his eyes the moment he saw Pike: “That trick again.”

Honestly, Jack's strength and Pike's weakness were already determined the first time he was hit by Pike. Jack's attacks had almost no effect on Pike, but Pike's attack sent Jack spinning in the air with a single punch. If it weren't for the magical effects of a few minor spells from the beginning of the game, Jack would have been knocked out by Pike long ago.

However, Jack now possesses the spirit of "fighting to the death," a result of his personality and the "zombie magic" from the early days of England. Therefore, facing the incredibly powerful Peco, Jack's only option is to continue fighting until one side falls.

“Come on, again.” Jack threw a punch.

The punch missed again.

Oh, is Pike using "super speed dodge" again...?

No, objectively speaking, Pike avoided the punch, but his subjective intention was not to dodge, but to run away.

Yes, Pi is going to escape.

The fact that Jack Van Ma was so determined to fight to the death was beyond Piccolo's comprehension. He started running off the field, instinctively wanting to get away from this incomprehensible thing.

"That won't do!"—Jack, his legs feeling like they were filled with lead after being repeatedly struck, naturally gave chase.

And so, the two of them, one fleeing and the other chasing, left the arena in a bizarre fashion.

"Ah, this!" Whether it was Kanon, Kouhou, and Eiichi who had been discussing the battle, or the two old men, Tokugawa and Pain, who were watching the battle, they were all confused by the situation. What was going on? The battle was over? The side that was clearly weaker in terms of strength became the victor by relying on mental power?

the answer is negative.

Humans are ambitious and curious animals, a result of millions of years of natural selection. In ancient times, primitive humans were not particularly outstanding physiologically; they needed to develop their bodies and intelligence to survive. Those who lacked these two qualities would have had a difficult time surviving. In other words, the primitive humans who survived were all full of ambition and curiosity!

Pico was the leader of the primitive people.

So when the shame brought on by ambition and the desire to explore brought on by curiosity overwhelmed the fear of the unknown, Pico's counterattack against Jack came.

"Boom..." Loud noises, like thunder, came from the entrance passage where Pike had escaped and Jack had chased after him.

Then a figure shot out from the passage and slammed into the opposite railing wall like a cannonball, half of its body embedded in it. How awful!

That was Jack. Just as he was about to chase them outside, Pike turned around and struck him.

"Thump, thump, thump..." Then, heavy footsteps echoed from the entrance passage. It was Pike! He strode back to the ring with great pride!

"Ah! This is the state!" After a long silence, Tokugawa Mitsunari immediately recognized Pike's state—this primitive man had transformed into the form he used to defeat Retsu Kaioh and suppress Julius. That special second transformation meant that Pike was going all out.

And when Pike used his full strength, no strong person could pose a threat to him, so it seems that Jack Vanma is not that person either.

"Mr. Tokugawa, this was a good battle." As Pike's "guardian," Dr. Payne said this to Tokugawa Mitsunari. In this battle, he saw Pike's cowardice and counterattack, as well as Jack's multiple spells, which greatly inspired Dr. Payne's research work. Therefore, he did not blame Tokugawa Mitsunari for always sending people to challenge Pike.

Instead, Tokugawa Mitsunari looked regretful and glanced silently at Kanon, who was near Jack: "Jack has also lost. Now we can only hope for Miss Ye's performance."

Wait a minute, everyone thinks Jack lost, but did Jack really lose?

Not necessarily! Right now, right next to the wall where Jack is embedded, Hanon, Homoyo, and Eiichi are talking to Jack! Don't be fooled by the fact that this fighter was smashed into the wall by Pike; his mind hasn't faded, and his fighting spirit hasn't disappeared.

"It's time to use the fourth technique."

Author's Note: You should all be able to guess who the fourth technique imitates, right?

Section 767, Chapter 758: Goddess's Spell, Encountering a Demon?

"Hey, Jack, Jack~ My four spells are Navigation, Shield Guard, Zombie, and..."

"Enough, Dr. Ying. The way I want to improve combat effectiveness is not through such underhanded methods."

"That's fine, after all, once all four spells are gathered, we'll see a demon."

……

A memory from the past flashed through his mind, and Jack Vanma turned his head to the left and right, freeing his head from the wall.

Having just been ambushed, Pike punched the wall. This time, Jack suffered extremely heavy damage. Even with the "Shield Guardian Technique" for resisting blows and the "Zombie Technique" for being brave and painless, he still felt his bones shaking all over, as if he had been broken apart. His head was even more dizzy, and even the "Navigation Technique" could not bear it.

Pike is just too powerful! Jack once again felt a sense of being dominated that he couldn't resist no matter how hard he tried, just like when he faced Kanon, who was using the alias "Joaquin," in the semi-finals of the martial arts tournament. No matter how he attacked, the opponent always had a way to counterattack. The battle was beyond Jack's control and he inevitably slid towards defeat.

This feeling is awful. I would sell my soul to a god or a demon if I could avoid experiencing it again...

“The demon…” Jack turned his head with difficulty and asked Yingchu in the stands behind him, “Dr. Ying, I’ll ask you one more time, if the four techniques are combined, will I really be able to see the ‘demon’ in the end?”

"Hmm." Yingchu nodded: "I'm a man of unwavering honesty and reliability~ If I say you can see a 'demon,' then you definitely can! But the so-called 'demon' isn't a real demon, it refers to..."

Yingchu didn't have time to say anything to Jack, because Pico, in his "second transformation," had already rushed over and thrown a punch at Jack. Jack dodged, and Pico's heavy punch slammed into the wall, causing it to collapse with a loud crash, drowning out all of Yingchu's words.

The battle was extremely tense, and Jack's injuries were severe. Regardless of what "seeing the demon" meant, Jack had no time to think about it. Under the effect of the "Zombie Spell," he could only advance and not retreat. His only option was to activate the fourth spell to meet Pike and make a final stand.

“That’s enough.” As he approached Piccolo, Jack muttered something, whether to Yingchu, Piccolo, or himself, it was unclear. In any case, Jack’s body changed after saying that.

His heartbeat quickened and intensified, the thumping so loud that those around him could hear it. At the same time, his skin darkened, his veins became more prominent, and in the blink of an eye, his height and build increased dramatically... Ah, indeed, he looks familiar!

"Dr. Ying!" Hanon instinctively clutched her forehead. "Could this be...?"

"Hmm~ It's Miss Ye's 'Valkyrie Mode'~ But here it's called 'Goddess Spell'~"

"'Hmm,' you big dummy!" Hana rolled her eyes so hard they almost popped out of their sockets: "After Uncle He Lu, Sapain, and Meguro, you've even dragged me into this mess?"

The rudeness might be a bit much, but "Valkyrie Mode," no, "Goddess Spell" is incredibly powerful, isn't it?

As Jack charged toward Piccolo, he completed his transformation, greatly enhancing his physical abilities. Piccolo threw a punch, faster than lightning, but Jack not only easily dodged it, but also delivered a powerful counterattack—"Bang!"—striking Piccolo so hard that it bled from the nose.

That's truly remarkable! For ordinary martial artists, getting a nosebleed after a bump is a common occurrence, but for the ancient warrior Pike, bleeding is an extremely rare occurrence. Even when he was hit by Katsumi's ultimate "Supersonic Fist," he didn't vomit blood. Yet now, Jack's punch has caused his nose to bleed profusely. This is certainly because the nose has a rich blood supply and is more prone to injury than other parts of the body, but it still proves that Jack's punch is far more powerful than usual.

Moreover, Jack's strength was not the only thing that improved; his speed was also greatly enhanced. When Pike started to fight back after feeling the pain, Jack was able to keep up with him and even had the strength to fight back... That was Pike after his "second transformation"!

"Wow, amazing..." Tokugawa Mitsunari exclaimed, reassessing his attitude towards Jack. Even Dr. Payne beside him had his eyes shining, displaying a level of attention he hadn't shown when watching Retsu Kaioh and Katsumi Guji fight: "I heard this fighter enhances his strength through scientific methods, that's fantastic! Now he's evenly matched with Pico, so by studying the drugs he takes, I can learn how much ancient humans sacrificed in the process of evolving into modern humans!"

Dr. Payne used the phrase "evenly matched" to describe the battle, because the fight was truly intense! Jack Vanma, who had activated the "Goddess Technique," was actually locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle with Pike in his second transformation. They fought each other to the point that blood splattered between them, demonstrating the highest level of modern martial arts to date.

"This 'Goddess Technique' might even have a greater boost to the human body than my 'Valkyrie Mode'." Hanon, also watching the battle, remarked, but her concern for Jack was more intense: "The previous three techniques all had strong side effects, and this 'Goddess Technique' will most likely suffer the same. My original version was already quite damaging to my body; if it gets even worse…"

Death—that was the outcome Kanon envisioned, a simple yet cruel word.

Of all the spells performed on Jack by the Empress, the "Goddess Spell" is the only one that Jack can actively choose to activate. There's a small protrusion on his chest; by striking it forcefully, it continuously stimulates his heart to release adrenaline, achieving the "Valkyrie Mode" effect of massively pumping blood. The price is a side effect several times stronger than the original, which can be life-threatening if left unused for even a short time.

To fight Pike, Jack truly risked his life, disregarding death for a fleeting moment of glory. The saying "after all four spells are gathered, the devil will appear" likely refers to the impending death after exhausting his life force.

Of course, there is another possibility...

"Hahahaha..." Jack's body was under tremendous strain, and blood was flowing from all seven orifices, but his spirit was unexpectedly high, even full of anticipation—enjoying the power that was enough to fight Pike. Jack's self-esteem was actually better than ever before. Yingchu did not explain the meaning of "seeing the devil," so Jack himself had another thought: "Could it be that I can finally open the 'ghost back'?"

Yujiro Hanma's "Demon Back" technique is also usable by Baki Hanma, but Jack, also a son of a monstrous beast, is completely unable to master it. This is something Jack doesn't say but often feels frustrated about. Now, he possesses the balance of the "Navigation Technique," the resilience of the "Shield Guard Technique," the painless stamina of the "Zombie Technique," and the comprehensive enhancement of the "Goddess Technique." His body is rapidly disintegrating while simultaneously increasing its power, just like when Jack vomited and displayed his "Diamond Mode" muscles. What awaits Jack ahead may be yet another enhancement.

"Boom!" Jack and Pike struck each other on the head simultaneously, the final blow of the night's battle.

Author's Note: Honestly, it's so late again, but I'm really not feeling well. I've been running around a lot lately, and I'm exhausted. I'll gradually recover in the next couple of days, so please look forward to it!

Section 768, Chapter 759: It's common knowledge that five out of four spells exist.

As Jack and Piccolo unleashed their final blow, both of them froze, their feet leaving the ground simultaneously, as if time had stood still.

Pike's face was completely swollen. After the "Goddess Formula" was activated, Jack's attacks were incredibly powerful. Even though Pike was strong and had activated his "Second Transformation" super battle form, he was still beaten so badly that he was covered in bumps and bleeding profusely...

Even in this final clash, Piccolo was at a disadvantage. After the frozen time began to flow again, he was sent flying several meters away. Compared to Jack, who stood motionless in place, he seemed to have lost half a move and was a bit weaker.

So what about Jack? After that attack, did he manage to activate "Ghost Back" and "see the devil" as he wished?

The answer is yes, otherwise Jack wouldn't have been able to gain the upper hand in this exchange. His back muscles did indeed "pop" and bloom like flowers, forming a picture resembling a ghost face—no wonder his final blow was so powerful. With the "Ghost Back" activated, Jack Hanma's already formidable reputation will reach new heights after tonight. He truly deserves to be called "the son of Yujiro Hanma"!

Pico, who had been blasted away, struggled to look back at the giant opposite him in mid-air. He felt that the other man was as tall and majestic as a mountain, standing proudly against the white lights of the arena. He seemed like some indescribable great being. He was truly amazing! Spurred on by his good opponent, Pico pushed off the ground with both legs in the next second, mustered his remaining strength, and returned to the spot where the two had collided. At the same time, he raised his fist and pretended to fight.

Pike's resilience is still terrifying. Jack, who is already powerful and strong, combined the power of four spells and activated "Ghost Back" but only caused Pike to bleed from the nose. It didn't even affect his mobility... Huh? Speaking of mobility, Pike's fist suddenly stopped halfway through its swing.

Not only did Pike stop attacking, but he also dispelled his "second transformation" state and returned to his usual goofy self, blinking his slightly swollen eyes and looking curiously at Jack in front of him.

As a seasoned hunter, Pike was adept at assessing his opponent's condition. Based on his judgment, the big guy's situation was...

Thanks to the four spells, Jack did become stronger, but due to the side effects of the spells, Jack also went bald... cough cough, he became silent.

Of course it will remain silent. Have you ever seen a dead person speak?

Yes, the price Jack paid was his own life...

The phrase "saw the devil" from the beginning could have a double meaning: it could refer to the opening of the "ghost's back" or the arrival of hell. Sacrificing his health for a fighting advantage, just like his drug-fueled breakthrough in last year's tournament, "only caring about the present, not the future" is Jack's old habit. He got what he wanted; now he's finally burned to ashes.

"This!" Hanon, watching from the stands, was shocked. She had come here tonight to protect Jack from being killed by Pike. When she saw the "Goddess Formula" activated, she had a bad feeling. When Pike and Jack clashed in their final attack, her heart pounded, and she had a terrible premonition. Unfortunately, everything happened too fast. Even someone as strong as Hanon couldn't teleport into the arena to intervene. She could only watch helplessly as Jack self-destructed.

Jack Hanma wasn't Kanon's friend, and the two didn't share the same views on martial arts. However, seeing Jack die on the spot, Kanon felt terrible. She swayed her legs, about to use "Unpredictable Transformation" to rush off the stage to avenge Jack, but was stopped by Eiichi beside her: "Miss Kanon, please wait a bit~"

Seeing Yingchu's mysterious and unpredictable demeanor, Huayin suppressed her doubts and indignation, and decided to wait and see what would happen next.

Well, instead of going to find Pike, Pike came to find Hanon.

The ancient warrior circled Jack several times, observing his vital signs as he went. Finally, he reached out and nudged Jack, who collapsed to the ground, his body already stiff, clearly dead.

This giant was incredibly powerful, unlike anything I'd ever seen before. Perhaps only the fragrant female could possibly be a level stronger! Now that the giant was dead, the fragrant female was observing from the side. Her not-so-developed brain quickly processed what to do with Jack's "corpse."

Pike grabbed Jack and rushed towards the stands, where Kanon was. Pike jumped onto the stands, threw Jack, which he was carrying, in front of Kanon, raised his head high, pointed his nostrils at Kanon, and snorted loudly.

Hanon scratched his head: "Uh, could it be that he's trying to show off to me?"

She guessed right. Pike gave up his spoils not because he felt pity and couldn't bear to eat Jack's "remains," nor because he was a gourmet who preferred fresh food and never ate carrion; rather, it was because he had a formidable enemy in Hanon's sight, and he came to show off and intimidate his opponent: "Look, this is the strongman I've defeated. Can you do it? I can beat this person, and when we face off in the future, I can beat you too!"