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In the silence, Hanon smiled and reached out her hand to gently touch and pinch Piko's cheek.

Hanon's touch was completely effortless, like caressing a lover's back and shoulders—gentle and soft. If it were anyone else, even a young woman, being treated this way by the beautiful and noble Hanon would surely make her heart flutter, her face blush, and fill her with many romantic fantasies. But what about the skin Hanon was touching this time…?

He was furious.

It wasn't just anger; it was downright rage, fury, and madness. With a roar, Pike opened its blood-red maw, its long, powerful limbs and claws, and pounced on Huayin.

For Pico, Kanon's caress was a humiliating provocation—Retsu Kaioh's fist techniques, Katsumi Guji's heavy blows, Julius's divine power, and Jack Vanma's varied and fierce offense and defense—all of these had caused damage and left scars on Pico. But they were also the glory of warriors, collisions where each gave their all, in accordance with the natural law of the survival of the fittest under the primitive law.

The female in front of them gently stroked Piko during the battle.

It was as if they were pitying him, looking down on him, and conveying the message that "you are so weak that you are not worthy of my help." Coupled with the imposing aura that Pike sensed from Kanon, the only conclusion Pike could make was that he was being despised.

you dare!

As Kaoru Hanayama said, Pike is "one of us," he has the heart of a warrior, and naturally cannot stand being looked down upon. Pike's attack was incredibly fierce, heading straight for Hana, but in the next instant, Pike felt dizzy, and the scenery in front of him changed from "fragrant females" to "choking dust."

Pi Keke Huayin then executed an over-the-shoulder throw.

"Aww!" Pike roared and immediately sprang up from the ground. This kind of tumble could knock down an ordinary person, but it wasn't even a stumble for Pike. He was completely unharmed.

Pike, who had just gotten up, was immediately thrown out again by Kanon.

"It's a bit strenuous, I'm afraid it's over 200 kilograms." Shaking her hands together and feeling Pike's weight, Hanon seemed nonchalant: "Looks like my judo skills have improved a bit without me even realizing it~ I feel like this is just a normal warm-up!"

The pinnacle of modern martial arts versus the strongest warrior of ancient times—it begins.

Author's Note: Whew, two updates today. I'll try to finish the second one before midnight. I saw my mom and girlfriend off today and got a little rest. I should be able to go back to three or four updates tomorrow!

Section 774, Chapter 765: Observer Hanon

Pike was thrown down twice in an instant, which was not unexpected by the audience at all. Everyone knew that this caveman was a rough martial arts guy who didn't know any technique. Let alone facing the famous "Ye Haihuang", if we don't consider the ferocity of his attack, just in terms of technique, there were at least 800,000 people on the scene who could throw Pike, who weighs more than 200 kilograms, over!

Of course, this is a real battle, not a training session for kids in the dojo. With Pikachu's speed and strength, very few people on the scene can keep up with him. Moreover, Pikachu has a level of resilience that surpasses human imagination, a point that even Kanon cannot ignore.

"Aww—" Pike sprang up from the ground again. Since Kanon had taken advantage of his two previous attacks and thrown him over, he changed his strategy this time, switching from pouncing to striking, and swung his fist, which was as big as a casserole dish, at the ground.

Hanon raised her hand to block, and with a muffled thud, Pike's fist struck solidly. Although it didn't cause any injury, the immense force knocked Hanon's arm away. Then, Pike followed up with an uppercut, landing squarely on Hanon's abdomen. Again, with a loud thud, Hanon was blasted off the ground by this ferocious attack!

"Wow, that's amazing!" The audience had barely had time to gasp when Pike's third punch arrived. It was a direct hit, and just as Kanon was already off the ground, this punch sent her flying like a kite with a broken string.

Pike delivered three consecutive punches, each one fast, accurate, steady, and ruthless. On the stands, the old martial arts master, Yu Di Du Bu, turned to the old martial arts saint, She Chuan Gang Qi, and exclaimed, "Master She Chuan, it seems we all underestimated Pike. Although he has never studied martial arts, every move he makes is the most effective and direct method. He learns from nature; this must be the highest realm of martial arts!"

Dudu's analysis makes a lot of sense. Pike's heart is pure, and in ancient times he lived by fighting day after day, which has indeed honed a unique set of movements, which can be said to be the prototype of martial arts. However, Pike himself has no concept of martial arts, and his actions are not true fighting techniques. This primitive man only knows how to completely defeat his opponent and then devour him. After knocking Hanon away with three punches, he immediately chased after him and threw three more punches.

After three punches, there were three more, then three more, four more, five more...

As people watched as Pi Ke relentlessly attacked, and Hua Yin retreated repeatedly, heading towards the corner of the wall, they couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Ye Hua Yin... so strong!"

Huh? Are people praising the sound of flowers?

Yes, the audience tonight is very discerning, and they can naturally see that the one currently displaying strength is the one being fiercely attacked – Pike's punches are fast and powerful, everyone knows that, yet despite being bombarded by Pike, Kanon doesn't even need to raise her hand to protect her head, calmly dodging the attacks, and occasionally getting hit without caring. Although suppressed by a barrage of punches and kicks, she is as relaxed and unhurried as if she were strolling in a garden.

But people still have one question...

Why hasn't she fought back yet?

Outside the arena and stands, in the backstage corridor, Yujiro Hanma approached Guo Haihuang.

Facing the hanging screen, Guo Haihuang leisurely watched the battle. And it was no exaggeration to say the old man was relaxed; he had somehow acquired a table and chairs, and even brewed a pot of tea, which he was now sipping while watching!

After taking a sip of tea, Guo Haihuang exhaled a puff of hot air: "What's the rush? Ye girl can retaliate at any time."

“It’s precisely because she can retaliate at any time that I’m anxious.” Yujiro didn’t have the leisure of the retired old sea emperor. He stomped against the wall angrily: “That little fox of hers has taken over the job of you, the old fox. She’s too scheming and calculating. She’s really not good.”

Some in the stands questioned whether Kanon didn't want to retaliate or couldn't, but given Hanma Yujiro and Guo Haihuang's status, they naturally knew that Kanon was simply waiting for the right moment to strike. They even knew the reason for Kanon's delay—she was assessing Pico.

As the art of war says, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated." Therefore, when martial artists clash, there is usually a step of estimating the opponent's strength. Those with high skill, solid theory, and strong purpose will use the "first of the first" pre-reading technique of Kuroki Gensai, while those with low skill, relying on instinct, and weak purpose will rely on intuition like Pico to estimate.

What Kanon is doing goes a step further: thoroughly understanding every aspect of Pike, treating him like a scientific research project. This might not be considered a high level of expertise, but it's quite interesting for Kanon. At the same time, Pike remains a formidable opponent, which helps Kanon achieve victory more steadily.

What you learn from books is never enough; you must put it into practice to truly understand.

When Pico threw his first punch, Hanon blocked it with the most basic punches and kicks. Her hand was knocked away and felt a little numb.

When Pico threw his second punch, Kanon used her "Indestructible Vajra" technique to block it head-on. She managed to control her injuries, but she still suffered some minor damage. Moreover, Kanon was too light and was sent flying by the punch, suffering a small loss as well.

When Pico threw his third punch, Hanon used her top-notch "defense and neutralization" to block it. She floated away and dissipated the force of the punch with ease.

Pike's first three punches gave Kanon a general idea of ​​his attack power. She knew the weight of Pike's fist, the speed of his fist, the angle of his punch, and even the sharpness of his hand bones. As a result, Pike's subsequent attacks were all neutralized by Kanon's "Raiden" and failed to cause any damage.

So after three punches, Hanon could counterattack at any time. The reason she hesitated to make a move was simply because she wanted to see if Pike had any new moves, or if his stamina would decrease due to continuous attacks... The answer was always no. Pike only knew how to use his fists and feet to attack fiercely. He really didn't know any techniques. At the same time, the power of his attacks was continuous and did not decrease at all. His stamina was truly unfathomable.

It's a real shame. Back in the Kengan Tournament's elimination rounds, Kanon used a strategy against Go Raian: hunters exhaust the beast's stamina before finishing it off. This easily defeated the powerful and ferocious Go Raian, teaching him a lesson. But now, Pike's stamina seems bottomless. Even if Kanon exerts only a fraction of her strength, he'll exert ten, and Kanon will likely be the first to collapse. Using the same strategy is impossible now.

"What a troublesome guy..." Kanon rolled her eyes after testing Pike's endurance level: "Looks like I'll have to choose a more bloody and intense fighting method."

Just then, Pike's attack forced Kanon to the wall. If she continued to attack with her back against the wall, her "force absorption" technique would be restricted, making it difficult for Kanon to be as relaxed as she was now. The best time to counterattack was now.

That's exactly what Kanon did; her chosen method of retaliation was... well.

"God, forgive me." Hanon narrowed her eyes, raised her leg, and kicked Piko's... indescribable...

"I'd like to try and see if I can end the battle more easily."

Author's Note: Sorry it's a little late. I'll try to update three or four chapters tomorrow.

Section 775, Chapter 766: Ye Huayin – Ruthless and Heartless

While Hanon's kick was intended to be a quick and decisive victory, it also involved considerable skill. For instance, Hanon first took a small half-step back to avoid Pike's rapid charge, and then timed her kick precisely when Pike's old strength had dissipated and new strength had not yet been generated. Furthermore, Hanon's effective attack point was the toe of her shoe rather than the instep. This was partly because the contact area of ​​the toe is smaller, like a bayonet, causing greater damage; and partly, well, avoiding direct skin contact made Hanon less psychologically resistant.

After all, this is an attack targeting unspeakable areas...

Hanon's shoe tip struck the spot it was meant to hit with incredible speed.

"Oh—" Before Pike could react, the audience in the arena had already felt it firsthand. People were surprised that such a beautiful girl as Kanon would use a groin kick so decisively, and they were also shocked by the power of this kick. Especially those who had fought with Kanon before, others only saw Kanon's attacks as fast and ruthless, but they knew better how heavy Kanon's punches and kicks were. She kicked with all her might, and the pain was unimaginable.

So how did Pike, who was directly in the line of fire, feel?

First comes the premonition, like a toe hitting a table corner, a blow to the spine, or a broken tooth while eating. Before the actual pain strikes, there's often a fraction of a second of buffer time. Unfortunately, humans can't stop the pain. This momentary buffer is merely a time difference between the brain and nerves, the brain's last moments of clarity. Once the pain truly climbs up the nerves, the brain shuts down, the body collapses, rolls, convulses, and may even foam at the mouth, losing consciousness, with no capacity for thought beyond the response to pain.

Pike let out a scream of shock and anger, clutching his wound, bending over, and collapsing to the ground. He exhibited every single reaction a human should have after intense pain... His screams and horrific condition were enough to break the heart of anyone who heard them and bring tears to their eyes.

"Sigh..." With everyone united and thousands shouting in unison, even girls like Miho and Garuda experienced phantom limb pain and wanted to shed a tear of sympathy for Pike.

Of course, there were also some bad-tempered guys, like Wu Lei'an in the stands, who was laughing wildly; and Hanma Yujiro in the backstage aisle, who was also loudly "hahaha".

“That girl is ruthless and vicious, but that’s what I admire about her.” Yujiro laughed heartily and raised his hand to his forehead: “That’s how battles should be fought, using every means to defeat the opponent.”

Guo Haihuang, who was standing next to him, clearly agreed with Yujiro's point of view. The old man took another sip of tea and said, "It's a good start."

Yes, this is just the beginning. Even though Lippi is down in the ring and might not be able to get up again, this battle is far from over.

"The outcome is already decided?" - Only ordinary people like Tokugawa Mitsunari, Miho, and Hitomi, who are not skilled in martial arts, would ask such a foolish question. Most of the martial artists present, and even those who are equally unskilled in martial arts, such as Takakaze Kirito and the old butler Itō, did not have such a question.

“Ahem, Miss Miho, although Miss Kanon’s attack is very unladylike, Pico won’t be defeated by such a wild attack.” Ito explained to Miho beside him, “You can tell just by looking at Mr. Pico’s expression when he falls to the ground.”

Anyone who collapses in excruciating pain will have a contorted face, but for some, that contortion is a look of pleading: "I'm done for, I can't take it anymore, please have mercy on me." For others, it's a look of rage: "You bastard, I'll never forgive you, I'll beat you to death as soon as I get up!"

Pico is the latter.

“Miss Hanon hit his sore spot. I hope she knows what she’s doing…” The old butler looked at the arena with some concern. Beside him, Takakaze Kirito clenched his fists so tightly that he didn’t even notice his nails digging into his flesh.

Through the previous battles, those who are interested already know that Pikachu possesses a "two-stage transformation".

Pico stood up.

He struggled slightly, his posture even a little awkward due to the nature of his injury. But Pike's expression was fierce; he had never been so angry before.

The female before him possessed a pleasant floral scent, a fragrance that, in ancient times, always brought Pi Ke a sense of peace. However, this female first humiliated him with kneading gestures, then delivered a heavy blow to his private parts, but instead of peace and tranquility, she left Pi Ke feeling agitated and furious… This was intolerable!

A long scar appeared on Pike's body. The joints in his shoulders, waist, hands, elbows, and knees all changed, their edges becoming sharp and their muscles bulging, making him look less human and more like an alien or monster. But anyone who understood physics could see at a glance that his already extraordinary resilience had become even stronger, and his already powerful parts had become even more ferocious. Pike exuded a terrifying aura. He didn't speak the language of modern people, and modern people couldn't understand the thoughts of ancient people, but the feeling of "strength" spread throughout the room, and everyone reached a consensus.

"Quickly, Mr. Tokugawa, please stop this battle!" Dr. Payne suddenly stood up from the stands and shouted excitedly to Tokugawa Mitsunari, "I know that Hanane is very strong, but you can't let a young girl face Pikachu when she gets serious!"

Tokugawa Mitsunari frowned and glanced at him: "Doctor, after watching so many battles between Pico and martial artists, how can you still not understand? Fighting isn't child's play; it's a real life-or-death struggle. There's no reason to stop and retreat just because you sense danger. If you ask me..."

"The battle has only just begun." Tokugawa's last words were also spoken by Retsu Kaioh, who had been defeated by Pikachu's second form. He was no match for Pikachu after only a little resistance, and naturally had a deep impression of it: "Ye Haihuang, please be very careful."

Katsumi, who was standing next to him, had also experienced Pike's strength, but compared to the cautious Retsu Kaioh, he was a more optimistic person: "Retsu-kun, don't worry, Kanon has seen Pike's transformation and must know what she is doing. Look, just now she realized earlier than anyone else that a vital strike could not defeat Pike. After Pike fell to the ground, she did not pursue it, but jumped far away at the first moment, waiting for Pike's next move."

It must be said that Katsumi is truly a confidant of Kanon; Kanon certainly knows what she is doing.

It's like fighting a boss in a game. If you know the boss has a second form, then don't waste too much energy on the first form! Some bosses can be killed quickly in their first form by throwing specific items, so you shouldn't use up all your MP here.

"Excellent, this is exactly what I've been waiting for." While Pike was on the ground, Kanon had been moving her arms and legs at a distance. By the time Pike completed her transformation, Kanon was also in great shape: "Now, let's move on to a new phase of the 'experiment' of hunting primitive humans~"

The two powerful figures activated simultaneously, and Hana raised her hand to slap Pike's big face—empty path.

Author's Note: I was surprised to find the interrogation feature upgraded when I woke up this morning. Tsk tsk, it looks like opening a jar. I wonder what the interrogation content will be in the next few chapters after the update on the 6th... There will be at least three chapters today, and if I'm in a good state tonight, I might be able to update four, but I'm not sure yet.

Section 776, Chapter 767: A single punch can ward off a hundred more.

Pico activated its second transformation, and Kanon warmed up. The two top-tier powerhouses didn't say much... since Pico couldn't speak or understand anyway, they directly launched a charge against each other—"Bang!"

The two figures clashed and separated in an instant. Everyone in the stands held their breath, watching the outcome of the clash.

A rather thin figure was seen drifting diagonally backward like a kite with a broken string; it was undoubtedly Huayin who had been knocked away. A sharp-eyed person exclaimed, "Blood! I see blood! Ye Huayin is injured!"

Hanon did indeed cough up blood. Pi's transformation into a four-limbed charge, with a speed that surpassed Hanon's "Unbounded Illusion" and Yu Leiling's "Thunder Flash" in a short distance, combined with his weight and muscle strength, created an unparalleled impact force in a straight line. One force can overcome all techniques, and even someone as strong as Hanon was helpless. Even though she had activated "Force Absorption" to the fullest extent, she still suffered some internal injuries.

However, it's alright.

The fluttering flower melody regained her balance and quickly landed back on the ground, both feet firmly planted, her breathing even. But just as she stood still, she looked up to see Pike still charging towards her!

After the collision, Pikachu's momentum was slightly hindered, and its speed was rapidly decreasing. However, its initial speed was too high, and it continued to move forward after knocking Kanon away. Kanon landed on the same straight line, and Pikachu was about to collide with Kanon a second time!

But the second impact never happened. As Pi Ke charged forward, his speed slowed down and his steps became unsteady. When he got close to Hana, his knees buckled and he knelt down, his huge body crashing into the sand in front of Hana, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Ah! What's going on?" The audience was greatly surprised. Everyone had seen Pike charge and knock Kanon away, but it seemed that Kanon had also done something to Pike! However, the moment of contact was too brief, and even the audience with the best eyesight couldn't figure out what had happened.