As she walked out of the lounge, Hana bumped into two acquaintances.

"Gao Lang? Okubo?" Kanon looked at the two powerful warriors in front of her and asked in surprise, "I thought you went straight to the stands."

Many of Kanon's friends came today. Boxing King Gaolang Unsavardo and MMA King Okubo Nao had both told her in advance that they would be there to watch, but Kanon thought they would just watch from the stands and then gather backstage... They all have a good relationship, but it doesn't seem like they're that close, right?

"Oh ho, Miss Kanon doesn't welcome us, huh?" Okubo laughed and teased. Kanon quickly waved her hand: "Not at all, I'm happy that you're here to cheer me on."

Okubo crossed his arms and said, "No problem, no problem. It seems all we can do now is cheer you on!"

"Huh?" Hana was completely confused, blinking her big eyes with a curious look on her face.

“Pico’s strength is extraordinary. We originally came to see if you needed a sparring partner.” Before Okubo could finish speaking, Gaolang added, “But someone has already warmed you up in the rest room.”

Hanon was quite moved. Okubo was loud and boisterous but very serious, and Gaolang was a silent and reliable older brother. Hanon couldn't call them her best friends, but as friends, they were really kind of them to help her this much: "Thank you, both of you."

After thanking her, Huayin pondered for a moment and then said, "Speaking of which, the three people in the room are not very skilled. Although they have a warm-up effect, it is not enough. If possible, you can warm up with me."

"Great! We were planning to do that anyway!" Okubo excitedly pressed his fingers together, eager to try. He hadn't seen Kanon in a long time, and they hadn't had a proper match in the past. He was really looking forward to competing with Kanon and seeing how much this girl who had defeated Kano had grown in the past year and a half: "Let's go back to the lounge now."

"Go back?" Hanon smiled slightly. "No need. It's not a formal battle. We can warm up anytime, anywhere."

Before Okubo could react, Gaolang had already sensed something was wrong and suddenly threw a punch at Kanon.

However, Kanon was faster than Gaolang. Gaolang's right fist missed, and Kanon had already used "Unpredictable Transformation" to cut into Gaolang's arms. Fortunately, Gaolang's left arm subconsciously maintained a standard boxing stance, which served as a block, and Kanon's heavy punch failed to work.

However, "failing to achieve a victory" only meant failing to instantly defeat Gaoran; the heavyweight boxing champion was still pushed back a step by Kanon, a lighter female fighter.

In the next second, Kanon unleashed a barrage of punches, striking Gaolang with both fists simultaneously. She delivered seven or eight punches in the blink of an eye. Even though Gaolang covered his head with his hands and managed to block them all, the immense impact still forced him into a corner, where he was forced into a desperate defensive position.

At this moment, Okubo, who was standing nearby, finally reacted and shouted, "Why did it start here? Hanane, that's not fair!" He then rushed over to help Gaolang out of the predicament.

"Well done!" Kanon glanced at Okubo out of the corner of her eye, but remained unfazed and continued her fierce attack on Gaoran, ignoring Okubo completely.

Strangely, halfway through his charge, Okubo felt a strong gust of wind rush towards him. He raised his hand to block it, and with a "bang," a considerable force came through his arm, startling the MMA champion and temporarily slowing his momentum.

Okubo even blinked hard. Kanon was indeed still throwing punches at Gaolang, so how did he end up being attacked as well? How strange!

But Kanon's heavy punches were like thunder and lightning, quickly and fiercely suppressing Gaolang. Okubo didn't have time to think too much. Since he was already very close to Kanon, he stood firmly on his feet, stabilized his center of gravity, and cautiously but powerfully threw a punch, trying to help Gaolang get out of trouble.

Okubo's actions were effective this time. Kanon abandoned Gaolang, swung her fist at lightning speed, and Okubo's fist collided with Kanon's fist in mid-air. He felt that the power of that punch was extraordinary, and his hand bones were almost cracked. He involuntarily pulled back.

Okubo and Kanon had never fought before, and this was the first time their fists had clashed. He was surprised to find that Kanon's attack power was even greater than that of Kano Awa. Although she was not as heavy as Kano due to her height and weight, the pain she felt from the point of contact was much stronger than that of Kano: "This attack... is so sharp!"

Okubo's original plan for a "warm-up" was for the three of them to find a dojo, or at least an open space, where he and Gaolang would take turns testing a few moves against Kanon, stopping short of a direct confrontation. However, Kanon unexpectedly attacked without warning, starting a fight right there in the narrow backstage corridor. She was fighting two opponents simultaneously, taking the offensive the entire time, completely disregarding these two absolute champions of the fighting world… But after one punch, Okubo finally understood that Kanon truly had the confidence and strength to back it up.

Today, Hanako is the queen of the Kengan Association, the champion of the Tokyo Dome Underground Colosseum, the Sea Emperor of the Chinese Martial Arts Province, and the overlord of the World Underworld Grand Prix. Every title she holds is earned by stepping on numerous strong opponents with every punch and kick. Don't be fooled by Okubo being a mixed martial arts champion and Gaolang being a Unified Alliance boxing champion; their combined titles don't amount to as many as Hanako's, nor do they have the same prestige. Facing her, a two-on-one fight is not a humiliating situation at all.

"But don't underestimate us. After freeing Gaolang, we still have an advantage in a two-on-one fight, especially since the terrain here is narrow, which limits the space we need to create to win with fewer troops." Kanon's attack turned to Okubo. He covered his head with his hands, leaned against the corner of the wall to defend himself, and secretly gathered his strength, waiting for Gaolang to draw Kanon's attention before launching a counterattack.

After only three to five seconds, Kanon's fists continued to rain down. Faced with the relentless barrage of heavy punches, Okubo's defensive arm began to ache: "Damn it, what is Gaolang doing!"

Through the gap in his arm, Okubo managed to peek at Gaolang with difficulty.

He was then shocked to see that Gaolang, just like himself, was covering his head in defense, being pinned against the wall by Kanon and unable to move.

"W-What's going on?" Okubo was completely dumbfounded. The scene before him was utterly inexplicable! Could someone as strong as Gaolang be fooled by someone else's tricks and not realize that Kanon's attack had stopped?

Okubo was momentarily stunned, and Kanon seized the opportunity, delivering a lightning-fast straight punch that broke through his defenses from a gap in his arm and struck Okubo squarely in the eye socket—"Bang!"

Author's Note: It wasn't easy! My condition is finally a little better than the past few days... At least the finishing time has gone from 3 or 4 pm to 1 pm... Waaaaah, that makes me feel so pathetic...

Section 772, Chapter 763: Double Fist Force

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Tokyo Dome's underground arena! I see many familiar faces and many new ones, but whether you are a new spectator or a long-time member, we have all gathered here tonight for the same purpose—to watch a battle! To witness a battle of the century! The arena's champion, Hanane, and the ancient warrior, humanity's treasure, Piccolo! The two will present us with an epic battle!"

Because there were so many spectators tonight, Tokugawa Mitsunari simply invited back the commentator, whose professional skills were not high but who was very dedicated, to package the battle as an ordinary duel between warriors, of course, on the highest level.

The identities and strength of Kanon and Pike need no further explanation. Even the stands tonight are star-studded, with almost all the spectators being experts in the field of martial arts, including many of the world's top masters. In terms of appreciation, Miho, who has watched countless duels with Kanon but has never practiced martial arts herself, is probably still at the lowest level.

"I can't wait! What kind of performance will Ye Huayin, the strongest martial artist among us, deliver when she faces Pi Ke?"

"To be honest, I think Pike is the best. His defense is too strong. Even the last attack of Katsumi Yuji failed to work. As a woman, Hanane's attack power is probably even weaker."

"Hehehe, I can't help but laugh at your ignorance. Miss Kanon withstood three blows from Yujiro Hanma back then, and even fought 'The Giant Breast' to the point of mutual injury. Her attack power is beyond doubt! Now it has been almost a year since then, I really don't know how much Miss Kanon has grown."

"In short, anything can happen, so let's learn from experience... Look, Miss Ye is entering!"

The noisy arena fell silent for a moment as a slender and energetic figure appeared on the stage. That was undoubtedly one of the protagonists of the night, Ye Huayin.

After a brief silence, as time resumed its flow, a deafening cheer erupted from the stands: "Ye Huayin! Ye Huayin! Ye Huayin!"

Amid cheers, Hua Yin stood tall and composed, exuding an aura of maturity beyond her years, displaying the demeanor of a master. Her composure was profound, and she seemed to have everything under control. Anyone with discerning eyes could tell at a glance: "Wonderful! She has entered the optimal state for a martial artist in battle. Her body is warm but she is not sweating, her mind is calm but her fighting spirit is burning. It seems that Ye Hua Yin's chances of winning this battle have increased by half a point."

"I don't know how strong Piko is, but is there really anyone in the world who can defeat Miss Kanon right now?" As Kanon appeared, Gaolang and Okubo, who had just warmed up with her, also appeared in the corner of the top floor of the stands.

The two looked rather odd. Gaolang had tissues stuffed in his nose, looking like he had been punched and was bleeding from his nose. Okubo was in an even worse state, with bruises around each of his eyes, making him look like a panda. It was a dark night, and he hadn't worn sunglasses when he came, so hiding in the corner was partly to conceal his miserable appearance.

The two had just warmed up with Hanon and had a brief sparring session. Hanon launched a fierce and rapid attack, managing to suppress the two top experts on her own. In the end, she even broke through their defenses with a punch and hit Okubo in the eye socket.

"Ouch!" Okubo cried out in pain, his balance momentarily slipping, and Kanon seized the opportunity to launch a follow-up attack. This time, she extended the attack distance, finally giving Gaolang a slight respite. The boxing champion's fist immediately broke through the suppression and struck right next to Kanon's cheek.

Hanon tilted her head and immediately dodged Gaolang's jab. However, Gaolang's punching speed was the fastest in the world. Hanon could throw nine or ten punches in an instant, but Gaolang could throw fifteen! Now that he finally had a chance to counterattack, he naturally wouldn't let it go. In an instant, the afterimages of his fast punches intertwined into a large net, trapping Hanon in the net, like a little bird that couldn't fly away.

However, Kanon was not a little bird after all. Even if she were, she was more like a swift, charging against the waves, never retreating or compromising. Faced with Gaolang's relentless attacks, Kanon didn't budge an inch, stubbornly meeting the onslaught head-on!

However... it's commendable that she did this! But Gaolang's fists are no joke. Every inch closer they get to him, the pressure on Hanon while dodging doubles. Just as Hanon took two steps forward and saw Gaolang's fists aimed right at her face, she was about to be unable to block them when suddenly a whooshing sound came from the side of Gaolang's face.

"Huh?" Gaolang was taken aback. He had clearly suppressed Kanon! But in a battle between experts, things can change in an instant. And his opponent was Kanon, who was known for her agility and adaptability. Gaolang could only withdraw his fist and dodge, seeking to stabilize himself first. When he retreated to a safe distance, he found that... there was nothing in front of him.

"What?" Gaolang was full of doubts, not knowing what the sound of air being cut was. But he was certain that because of the dodge caused by the sound of air being cut, he lost the opportunity to suppress Kanon. Now it was Kanon's turn to take over.

Kanon threw a punch, and Gaolang raised his hand to block it. Meanwhile, Okubo, who had just been punched in the eye by Kanon, had recovered and rushed over to help Gaolang out of the predicament.

"Bang—Bang!" Two muffled sounds rang out. The first was the sound of Kanon's fist hitting Gaolang's arm muscles. The second sound came from Okubo's face. He clearly saw Kanon's fist hit Gaolang, but he was caught off guard and his other eye socket was also hit. Both eyes instantly turned black and swollen, and his vision was impaired. He had no choice but to retreat temporarily.

When Kanon repelled Okubo, her fist did indeed strike Gaolang. Gaolang blocked the blow and was unable to support Okubo. Once Okubo retreated, Kanon refocused her attention, and Gaolang was plunged into a fierce battle.

Kanon's attack came again, using only punches. Logically, this kind of boxing technique should be no match for Gaolang. As long as the boxing king adjusted his rhythm and mindset, he would surely be able to gradually regain the upper hand and counter Kanon. However, Gaolang was surprised to find that Kanon's attacks were unpredictable. Whenever she threw a punch, sometimes it was just a single strike, and sometimes it was two punches, one forward and one backward, dazzling and impossible to defend against.

So this was Hanon's secret. Each of her punches could turn into two punches of energy. Combined with her unpredictable and incredibly fast movements, she truly lived up to the description of "graceful as a startled swan and nimble as a swimming dragon." Even someone as strong as Gaolang would be caught off guard by such a surprising move and find it difficult to advance or retreat.

"Whoosh!" A few drops of blood suddenly splashed in the air. It was because Gaolang's nose was grazed by Hanon's "air punch". It didn't cause any serious damage, but it did bleed. It seemed that Gaolang was at a disadvantage.

"Stay calm!" Gaolang thought sharply and immediately began to think. "The injury is almost negligible; it's my mentality that's more easily affected. I need to play it safe and steady. I believe I can still stop Hanon's malicious punch when it gets close... Huh?"

While he was still analyzing and thinking about his next move, Hanon on the other side had already stopped.

She smiled and clasped her hands in a fist salute to Okubo and Gaolang: "Thank you so much for warming me up! I feel much more confident fighting Pikachu now!"

Yes, Okubo and Gaolang were just sparring partners for Kanon; they only touched on the surface... They're not the ones who will be fighting tonight.

Look, as soon as Hanon appeared on the stage, a soft roar came from the entrance passage opposite her.

Pico has arrived.

Author's note: There will probably be two updates tomorrow, but things should return to normal the day after tomorrow. I guess the updates in June will be quite bumpy.

Section 773, Chapter 764: Piko's Observation, Hanon's Caress

The skin is coming.

"Pikachu is coming." This realization swept through the stands like a whirlwind, and the audience held their breath, waiting for the start of the epic battle.

"Kane, do your best!" Among the many voices in the stands, a clear female voice stood out and caught Kanon's attention. It was Wu Jialouluo. Tonight, she wasn't sitting in the VIP seats next to Tokugawa Mitsunari, where her friends and family, including Mieko, Hitomi, Adam, Takakaze Kiriki, and the old butler Ito, were gathered. Instead, she was watching the match with her grandfather and clansmen, and was now cheering for her beloved with all her might.

"Mmm~ I'll win~" Kanon raised her arm to Garuda, waving confidently, which made Miho roll her eyes in the support group, a little jealous. It also drew frowns from other spectators in the audience: "Miss Kanon... isn't she being a little too arrogant?"

People don't doubt Kanon's strength, just as they don't doubt Pike's strength. Now that the two strong have met on a narrow path, it seems a bit inappropriate for Kanon to look at the stands just before Pike rushed out of the passage!

"Ah! Pikachu is out!" Tonight's audience is arguably the strongest in human history in terms of average combat power, and many of them have eyes that can see through lightning. As soon as the outline of a shadow appeared in the entrance passage opposite Kanon, they sensed Pikachu.

"Hmph, Ye Huayin is arrogant and conceited. Let Pike teach her a lesson!" Those who were indignant about Huayin thought to themselves, hoping that Huayin, who was distracted in the face of battle, would be taught a lesson.

"Hmm, Ye Huayin isn't arrogant. Maybe she's just feigning weakness to hide her true intentions. The real battle has already begun." This is what Huayin's supporters think. They know that Huayin is always quick-witted and experienced in battle, and would never make a basic mistake.

Actually, both groups had their strengths and weaknesses—Kane didn't really care about Pike and didn't have any backup plans, but she didn't need to care too much, because Pike couldn't hurt her.

Pico stepped out of the shadows in the entrance passage.

"Ah, this..." A murmur of discussion erupted from the stands, not because of Pike's ferocious charge, because Pike hadn't charged at all. He simply walked into the ring calmly, slowly, and even somewhat preoccupied.

Is this still the same wild and untamed ancient warrior in everyone's memory, with the strength to uproot mountains and the desire to devour his opponents alive after defeating them?

When humans think, God laughs; but when Pico thinks, modern humans are ten times more bewildered.

"What happened to Pi Ke? Why does he look like this?"

“Interesting. I think he’s observing Ye Huayin, like he’s looking at something new.”

"Ah, I know! Is Pike in heat? Are we going to see another kind of 'battle' today?"

"Your thoughts are truly filthy..."

Pi was observing the sounds of flowers, but certainly not from the perspective of males and females.

Even in ancient times, Pike was a loner who lived a solitary life, but he was not without females and had contributed to the reproduction of his species. In fact, because of his outstanding strength, he was a super strong man in the primitive tribe and the dream lover of all the females!

Therefore, Pike's thoughts did not involve men and women, but only food. His observation was partly about figuring out how to eat the female in front of him, and partly out of curiosity—in Pike's eyes, Hanon's image had changed again.

When Pico first met Kanon, Kanon blocked Retsu Kaioh to save him, and Pico saw "red water," which was scorching magma.

The second time Pi saw Kanon, Kanon blocked him to save Katsumi, and Pi saw "blue water," which is the frozen ice field of the frozen land.

Now, Pico faces Hanon once again, and this time the two are going to clash directly. He thought he would see something even more terrifying, so he didn't rush to attack when he appeared. He was prepared to see flash floods, tsunamis, thunder and lightning, or perhaps the manifestation of an ancient beast that he was more familiar with... but he saw nothing.

Lately, Pico has been feeling unusually stressed because of Kanon's challenge. In his not-so-complicated mind, he even dug out the insects that had given him trouble before, and magnified these insects several times to consider them, imagining Kanon as a similar existence—that was the limit of Pico's imagination. There was no more terrifying enemy than this!

But when they were face to face, Pike saw nothing at all.

No, there are actually some landscapes, such as wastelands, jungles, skies, mountains and seas... These are all scenes that Pico was very familiar with in ancient times. They are ordinary and unremarkable, just like returning home, and he could not sense any threat at all.

The more Pico observed Huayin, the more confused he became: "What's wrong with this female of the flower fragrance? Shouldn't she be stronger? Why isn't she baring her fangs and claws?"

For a moment, the scene was a bit quiet. Inside the ring, Pike and Hanon stared at each other, while the audience outside the ring were also completely bewildered.

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