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

"Huh—" Yujiro glanced at Guo Haihuang: "Old man, are you laughing your head off? You're too naive."

This "world's strongest creature" indeed had keen insight, unlike Guo Haihuang who was blinded by his own involvement and only focused on excitement: "Pico's body strength is such that ordinary swords might not be able to penetrate it. I've seen that little girl's 'razor' before, but it's not that powerful. Even if you cut along Pico's scar, it wouldn't be that sharp... The key is her heartbeat."

"Ok?"

"It's very fast, isn't it?" Tokugawa Mitsunari had set up some electronic devices near the ring, and the sound reception was excellent. The experience of watching the match on the big screen was even better than that of the spectators in the stands. Yujiro tugged at his ear: "I remember when I fought her for three moves last April, she also activated this form. Her heartbeat wasn't this fast then! Since this move enhances physical strength by increasing the heart's pumping power, then such a fast heartbeat..."

Guo Haihuang understood: "It means that Ye Yatou's physical fitness has improved dramatically in a short period of time."

“Actually, I was more curious about how she withstood Pike’s heavy punches during her attack and defense just now.” Yujiro didn’t answer, but his tone clearly indicated that he agreed with Guo Haihuang’s conclusion.

As expected of them, these two super experts were absolutely right. The new "Valkyrie Mode" increased heart rate, causing more damage to the body than usual, but also brought a greater boost to physical fitness. This was actually a byproduct of being possessed by the evil spirit of Toyota Tadakatsu, which unexpectedly allowed Kanon to experience a state of super calmness. After that, she focused on some meditation training, trying to return to the "exorcising demon" state without relying on ghost possession, just like the effect of the Two Tigers style's name move... Well, although she didn't succeed, it unexpectedly enhanced Kanon's subtle control over her body.

Based on the rapid pumping of blood from her heart, Hanon concentrated all the muscles in her body into her fingertips in a short time, achieving a density that was no less than that of real steel! With such dense muscles, she sliced ​​through Piko's weak points with extreme speed and sharpness, finally breaking through his defenses and winning in one blow.

As for the enigmatic defense that even Yujiro struggled to decipher, it was also due to Kanon's more refined muscle control, which elevated "Raiden" to a new level. "Raiden" divides the body into sections, each based on "indestructibility" and utilizing "force dissipation," coupled with a special muscle structure for cushioning. In principle, it is already perfect. With stronger physical attributes and more refined muscle control, Kanon's "indestructibility" is even harder, her "force dissipation" is more complete, and her muscle structure is more daring. Under these multiple effects, the moment Pike hit Kanon, her entire body responded, as if an illusory image of herself instantly separated to dissipate the force, while she herself remained calm and composed. This is why Pike's heavy punch made a "humming" sound—the sound effect of Kanon's entire body muscles rapidly vibrating to dissipate the force.

Hanon named this move "Lihentian" because it is related to the "Thunder Department" and also means to abandon all pain and troubles.

Alas, although it was said to abandon all pain, Pike's attack did not hurt Kanon, but Kanon was not unharmed. The ultimate "Valkyrie Mode" also inflicts the ultimate damage on the body. Without Pike's attack, Kanon herself coughed up a mouthful of blood from her internal organs, which flowed down the corner of her mouth and dripped onto her collar.

But how to put it? This is the first time a modern martial artist has faced Pico and managed to inflict 800 casualties on himself while damaging 1,000 on the enemy—no, it's probably more like 5,000 or 6,000! With just this one strike, Hana's strength is enough to shake the world and be renowned for a hundred years!

But Kanon... is still not satisfied.

After taking a few deep breaths and feeling fine, she walked over to Pike and asked, "Hey, handsome, can you still fight?"

Author's note: Sorry, I'm a bit slow. Normally there would be two more updates today. I'll hurry up and try to finish them... But this battle has really been quite long, turning into a showcase of Kanon's strength near the end.

Section 784, Chapter 775: Welcome to the Twenty-First Century

The battle against Piccolo, a warrior from ancient times who has traveled across millions of years and possesses the strongest defense and thickest hide, has been going on for far too long... In a novel, it would probably fill fifteen or sixteen chapters, dragging on for six or seven days...

So when Kanon approached Pike and asked to continue fighting, the whole audience was in an uproar.

"Has Ye Huayin gone mad? She's still fighting? She's already won! Twice!"

"If this continues... is she going to kill Pike on the spot?"

"My God, what a terrifying woman! Could it be that because Pike's defenses are just too high, Ye Huayin, who appears calm on the surface, is actually driven to madness by anxiety?"

"No, I absolutely refuse to believe it. Miss Kanon is not that kind of cruel person!"

The crowd was in an uproar. Strangely, the support for Kanon had shifted from overwhelmingly supporting him to mostly sympathizing with Pike, almost spontaneously forming a "Preserve Primitive People Association"... The audience didn't realize that as Kanon broke through Pike's defenses, the myth of the invincible ancient warrior was shattered, and unknowingly, everyone no longer saw him as a target to be defeated, but as someone who needed to be protected.

Pico stared wide-eyed at the female before him. He didn't understand what she was saying or what she was thinking. After Hanon ripped open his skin and muscles, spurting out a large amount of blood, Pico felt an unprecedented sense of terror—not fear, but horror. "Fear" was about the possibility of future failure, while "horror" was about experiencing the decay and death that was happening after failure... The last time Pico felt like he was dying was when the Tyrannosaurus Rex bit him. That time, the Tyrannosaurus Rex left this scar on his body, as well as its dark and deep throat, like a merciless hell, ready to devour Pico's life.

That time, driven by an intense will to survive, Pico unleashed unprecedented potential, turning the tide of the battle and killing the Tyrannosaurus Rex. This time, facing Kanon's relentless approach, Pico once again felt the threat of death, and its survival instinct was reignited.

Hanon's image in Pike's eyes has changed again, from lava to ice fields to ordinary scenery and then to scenery fraught with danger. Now, the scenery that Pike sees also includes some animals that he is familiar with.

The Tyrannosaurus Rex that can sever Pike's body, the fluttering butterflies that Pike cannot catch and will pass through his body, the Triceratops with strong impact and heavy impact, the agile and swift Steppenwolf and Saber-toothed Tiger... are now all leisurely walking in the fields represented by Kanon.

Enough, enough! Pico has long lost any interest in playing or competing. He just wants to survive. The female before him is a composite of too many things; she's become an indescribable monster! If the concept of gods and demons existed in the era Pico lived in, then Kanon in Pico's eyes would surely be one of those things.

Knowing he wasn't as fast as Huayin, Pi Ke chose to throw a fierce punch, and due to his previous wounds, a fountain of blood spurted from his body as he moved.

He couldn't even care about his injuries; for Pike, this was a struggle to escape death. "Going all out" was not enough to describe his state. His attack... "Bang!" It was actually Pike who was hit by Kanon.

From beginning to end, Pico was technically incomparable to Hanon.

"It works really well!" People noticed that this time, Hanon's attack seemed no different from before, but after taking this punch, Pike actually became unsteady on his feet: "Is it because he lost too much blood before?"

More than that, tonight Pike's spirit was worn down by Kanon, her body was torn apart, and the rhythm of her attacks was adapted to and mastered. Just now, in "Valkyrie Mode," Kanon not only had one attack and one defense, but also one thought: she mastered Pike's attack rhythm and applied it to the present moment. Now, every attack of hers hits the end point of Pike's movement. That moment is when the human body's muscles are most vulnerable, and if hit, it is also the moment that can produce the best effect. Kanon controls the timing of the attack with exquisite precision, causing great damage to Pike and slowly but surely breaking through Pike's defense.

“Pico, do you know?” Kanon even had the leisure to talk while fighting: “This is the sixth method I use to ‘hunt’ you… technique, pure technique.”

She knew Pike wouldn't understand, but these words weren't entirely directed at Pike either. The equipment placed beside the ring would transmit her words to everyone present: "In our battle, you've started to try using technology. That's your evolution, but you're still far from it... We modern humans have gone through millions of years that you haven't experienced to gradually get to where we are today."

"Since your appearance, many people have been asking the same question: What have modern humans lost in the course of evolution? Compared to you, what are we lacking? Actually, I think modern humans have lost nothing. We have been evolving all along the way. The animals you once had to fight have long been extinct, driven away, or domesticated by us; the environments you once had to overcome have long been transformed and conquered by us, and even used for amusement. The greatness of humanity lies not in the body, but in the mind. It is wisdom and emotion that have propelled us to survive to this day, not in our bodies and wildness. Martial arts are precisely one of the manifestations of wisdom and emotion in combat."

At this moment, under Hanon's attack, Pico was in a desperate situation with nowhere to go. Whether he moved forward or fled in panic, he could not escape being punched and kicked by Hanon. Moreover, every blow was just right, hitting his most painful and uncomfortable spot.

"Speaking of which, you've had a rather tragic experience. After being discovered, you've been used as a guinea pig for research... Dr. Payne has promised that he will take good care of you after I defeat you. Isn't this your opportunity? I hope you'll open your heart and get to know modern human civilization, and see what kind of world we younger generations have created!" These words were more like a reminder to Dr. Payne. With so many people present, the doctor and the US military couldn't easily renege on their promise.

Hanon's attacks became faster and faster, and Pi Ke could no longer hold on. He was even on the verge of fainting—would fainting mean he wouldn't have to suffer like this?

With a loud thud, the exhausted Pi Ke's knees buckled, and he collapsed to the ground, his consciousness fading, unable to stand up!

Just then, Kanon delivered her final heavy blow, unleashing a super-heavy "Supersonic Punch" aimed directly at Pike's face. Normally, Pike could withstand it, but given his severe injuries, exhaustion, and physical and mental fatigue, this was the final blow to end the match.

Welcome to the 21st century.

Author's Note: There will be another chapter in a little while, I'll try my best.

Section 785, Chapter 776: I'm Just a Legend

That night, every audience member left Tokyo Dome completely satisfied.

They might not agree with Hanon's point of view, but no one would refute it. Might makes right. After Hanon, this peerless powerhouse, publicly demonstrated her strength, everyone had to give her the respect she deserved, even Hanma Yujiro. The "fierce" man didn't say much, only leaving Guo Haihuang with the words, "Giving her time to grow is really worthwhile," before drifting away. Later, someone saw him with Tokugawa Mitsunari, muttering something to each other.

As for Pike, this was the first time since arriving in modern society that he had been obediently contained by Dr. Payne without needing anesthesia. This ancient warrior had gone through a fierce battle, hadn't eaten anything, and had almost been killed by Kanon. Exhausted both physically and mentally, he slept soundly, reportedly not fully recovered for two days... Of course, many people thought that losing so much blood and being beaten for so long, yet being lively and energetic in just two days, was actually proof of Pike's superhuman physical abilities.

After that night, people, at least the warriors who witnessed the epic battle, became much more rational when discussing Pike. They no longer saw him as a powerful symbol, but rather considered his significance from a humanitarian perspective. The "Pike Fighting Club" ceased to exist, while the "Barbarian Protection Association" was quietly established, and many warriors of higher social standing began to advocate for him, hoping that Pike would receive better treatment.

This is all thanks to Kanon! She fulfilled her promise when she challenged Pike, not only defeating the primitive man but also breaking down the prejudices of modern people, changing customs and traditions—a truly great act of kindness. Now it's up to Dr. Payne to fulfill his promise.

However, unlike Kanon's decisive victory, Dr. Payne's promise is much more difficult to keep. It's not enough for Dr. Payne to simply teach Piccolo about modern society; the question is how to "guide" him and how to "dispose" of him regarding his future. Some say to keep him, teach him language, culture, and civilization, and accept him as a member of modern society; others say to send him back to the salt flats for safekeeping, leaving him for future generations to decide, so as not to disturb Piccolo's peaceful slumber. The martial artists have their arguments, and ordinary people have their own perspectives. The arguments and debates have been ongoing for a long time, reportedly escalating from casual conversation to a special meeting at the United Nations. If a referendum is to be held in the end, who knows how long it will take!

During this time, Pike was still confined to one place, eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating... Anyway, no one wanted to challenge Pike anymore, and Pike had no mood to fight with martial artists anymore—that terrifying female was so strong and fierce, she never wanted to fight her again!

Ha, Pike is probably the only one who doesn't have fond memories of that battle.

"At that moment, Ye Huayin said 'Welcome to the 21st century,' and before she finished speaking, her heavy fist smashed into Pike's face. Thud! It was like a hammer hitting his face. Pike's body went straight into a stiff position, and then he fell backward. The beast finally couldn't take it anymore."

In a commercial resort on the outskirts of Tokyo, a karate student from the Shinshin-kai was describing the fight between Kanon and Piccolo to a few companions: "That big battle a week ago truly deserved the title of 'Battle of the Century,' no, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was the most classic battle in millions of years! Just thinking about it is so exciting, it's like witnessing the Ganryu Island battle between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro."

As a member of the Divine Heart Society with a certain status, this gentleman was present to watch the battle that night. Like many other spectators, he became the focus of his small group afterward, and he could boast about it wherever he went. He would mention that he had seen Ye Huayin fight Pi Ke, which was a symbol of a martial artist's status and made him seem superior, and he would immediately receive envious glances.

This time was no different. Several of his younger brothers immediately cast admiring glances his way. One of the boys, clearly just beginning to experience romantic feelings and still at the age of idol worship, asked with longing, "Brother, what does that Miss Hanon look like? Neither the Kengan Association nor the Tokyo Dome's underground arena ever releases video recordings of their matches. We martial artists from the outskirts of Tokyo and other places have only heard of her name but have never seen her in person. It's such a pity... Is Miss Hanon as beautiful as the rumors say?"

"Of course!" The audience member from the Divine Heart Society slapped his thigh. "Hey, I'm not exaggerating, Ye Huayin is truly beautiful and strong. Her beauty matches her strength. When she stands still, she's like a bright pearl, radiant and dazzling; when she fights, she's heroic and valiant, like a Valkyrie descended to earth. Sometimes I think God is really unfair. With such martial arts skills, she doesn't need to be so beautiful; with such looks, she doesn't need to be so strong... A girl with high martial arts skills, a beautiful face, and a good family background is simply too perfect to be real."

"So amazing..." The young martial artist looked fascinated. Although he had never met Huayin Zhenren, he could easily imagine her appearance just from the descriptions he heard: "I will never meet such a divine person in my life."

Immediately, another friend teased, "Hey guys, stop fantasizing about that Miss Ye. It's rare for us to get together. I heard a group of cosplayers came to the resort today for a magazine photoshoot. There are a lot of beauties in there. These are the real targets to flirt with!" He pointed out the window and said, "Look, didn't three stunning beauties just walk by?"

Several men immediately craned their necks to look. As the weather was getting warmer, and the resort had a swimming pool, the beautiful women passing by were all wearing bikinis, looking very sexy. The three girls who had just passed by had amazing figures, and each of them had their own unique charm from behind, a truly breathtaking sight!

A group of men gathered together, and with a little encouragement from each other, they became bolder. Someone whistled, and the rest laughed. This frivolous behavior drew a glare from a beautiful young woman who turned around and rolled her eyes at them, which was quite charming and made the others burst into laughter.

"Hey, did you see that? That girl was so pretty!"

"Exactly, she's really good-looking."

"Rolling your eyes has a certain charm; maybe you could try striking up a conversation."

After exchanging a few words, the group noticed that the young martial artist was still distracted, clearly still thinking about the legendary Ye Huayin: "Hey, little brother, you're really hopeless. Ye Huayin is not from our world, so stop fantasizing. Brother, why don't you say something about him too?"

The group then turned to the man from the Shenxin Society who had been in the audience at the beginning, hoping to get him to say a few words. But when they turned around, they saw that the man was covered in sweat, his eyes were wide open, and his face was full of disbelief and a little fear.

"What's up, bro?"

"Leaf, leaf, leaf leaf leaf... Leaf flower sound!"

Well, the girl who turned around just now was Kanon. Although she glared at them, she didn't take the flirting men to heart. She quickly caught up with her companions, happily inserted herself between them, and put her arms around their waists, one in each hand: "Gina, Rimi-sensei~ Let's relax a bit today~"

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Author's Note: It's a bit late, but I still managed to finish it... It wasn't easy. There always needs to be a few transitional chapters after a major battle, but Musashi is coming soon.

Section 786, Chapter 777: Kanon, say something!

Today is the day that a cosplay magazine is gathering its top 50 cosplayers for a poolside cover shoot. Rimi-sensei has a cosplay pseudonym called "Yuri Ariko," and although she's not a huge star, she still made it onto the list. So she went to the event. As her gym buddies and insiders of Rimi-sensei's secret life, Kanon and Gina were also there with her.

Rimi was there to "take care of business," Gina was an enthusiastic (and obsessive) cosplay enthusiast, and Kanon was looking forward to a complete relaxation after finishing the two major events of "Superman Fist" and "Primitive Man War." Everyone took what they needed and traveled together, not in a way that anyone was accompanying anyone else.

Since it was a cosplay event, the three of them naturally changed into poolside-themed costumes, similar to bikinis, which naturally attracted flirtatious advances from frivolous men. However, after being glared at by Hanon, the group unexpectedly quieted down. Hanon was unaware that there was an older brother over there who recognized her, but she was just happy to be able to enjoy her vacation in peace.

"Yo-ho~ Even though Rimi-sensei is the main character of the event, we're here, so we definitely have to do some photo shoots too~ Kanon, let's warm up!" In this setting, Gina felt right at home, pulling Kanon and Rimi to pose in various ways, even more at ease than Rimi, the professional cosplayer. Her costume was called "Russian Doll," which is a flamboyant character similar to a clown, so this didn't seem out of place at all.

Rimi gave a wry smile: "Gina... I already told you not to call me 'teacher,' my identity needs to be kept secret."

"Hey, but why do you call Gina 'classmate'..." Kanon sighed, rubbing her forehead. As a fellow troll in the gym, Kanon had to step in when Rimi lost her fighting spirit.

Today, Rimi's outfit is similar to that of a space policewoman. She's wearing a wig as usual, with an antenna on her head, a skull symbol on her chest, and a small handgun that she can fire... Both her and Gina's outfits are unique to this new world. Kanon has never seen them before, but if we're making a comparison, Rimi does resemble D.VA.

As for Kanon, she hadn't watched much anime before, and the ones she was exposed to were all pretty old-fashioned, so her look... didn't Athena from "The King of Fighters" have a bikini uniform? Kanon isn't used to wearing bikinis, but this look with a shield and sword is perfect, so she can cover up her body when taking pictures.

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The three of them posed in various ways by the pool... Well, it was mostly Gina who was having fun. She wasn't reserved at all. Although it was her first time doing an outdoor cosplay photoshoot, she seemed mature and experienced, like a veteran who had been doing it for years.

"Hehehe, Gina is amazing, her performance really surprised me..." Rimi's lips twitched, sweat beaded on her forehead, feeling like she was being overwhelmed by the younger generation. She looked at Hanon beside her, who was awkwardly hiding behind her shield as much as possible: "Hanon is more like a normal person."

"Fine, Gina's giving it her all, I can't fall behind. Watch me, 'Yuri Ariko,' show off my style too... Huh?"

The courage that Ms. Rimi mustered lasted only a fraction of a second before it was unexpectedly shattered by someone.

Ai Sakaguchi, dressed as a magical girl, strolled over and waved, saying, "Hey, isn't this Gina-chan and Kanon-chan? You're taking pictures here too?"

"Eek—Eek!" Teacher Rimi panicked. Most people didn't know she was a cosplayer, especially since her cosplay was quite revealing. If the people at the gym found out, it would be embarrassing, let alone if the school administration of Huangying Academy, where she worked, found out. Her image as a teacher would be ruined, and she would lose her job and even face social death!