This is the second consecutive day that Kanon has uttered the same line.

Author's Note: I'm only updating three chapters today. I'll skip the part about Musashi's resurrection, but I definitely need to recreate the scene with the line "there's just too much money!"

Section 796, Chapter 787: Flowers, Careful Preparation, Sound

At first, no one paid any attention to the girl who ran in. She was just a schoolgirl in a sailor uniform, a bouncy little girl, the daughter or junior of a member of the Kengan Association present, someone unrelated to the competition, until the girl's face was revealed to everyone.

"Leaf! Leaf leaf leaf leaf leaf leaf leaf leaf..."

Needless to say, this is pretty much everyone's reaction.

The nominal champion of the Kengan Tournament, the number one fighter, a legend among legends, how long has it actually been since Yohane appeared in a Kengan match?

However, among those present, perhaps a third or even half felt no distance from Kanon, because they were still paying attention to other areas of the underworld. At least many had heard of or even witnessed the Tokyo Dome Underground Colosseum Tournament last year and the battle against Pikachu this year. Although Kanon was no longer in the arena, her legend was everywhere.

After a brief moment of shock, cheers erupted from the stadium, reaching even outside the building and dispelling some of the darkness of the night.

Originally, everyone came for the "legendary" fighter Murobuchi Gozo and the "new generation" fighter prodigy, Black Wolf, but instead of Murobuchi, they got to see a legend among legends... This is such a great deal!

Even Liu Zhen, the president of Heyiku, was too excited to speak. He could only raise his not-so-strong arm and pat Yamashita Kazuo's shoulder repeatedly, his eyes reddening. Although President Liu was a businessman in the fashion industry, he was actually a straightforward man with no sense of fashion. His ability to stand firm in the business world for so many years was due to his humility, loyalty, and many friends. From today onwards, Yamashita Kazuo officially became a true brother in Liu Zhen's heart, although Kazuo hadn't consciously considered this...

In contrast, President Gu Shi on the other side had a completely mournful face, but he didn't say anything, and he didn't even have the mood to give Black Wolf a few instructions. If it were any other "legendary" expert, it would be fine, but it just so happens to be Ye Huayin. Sigh!

Thankfully, his company was a pharmaceutical enterprise. President Tanishi quietly took out a few nitroglycerin pills and calmed down. Surprisingly, he found himself not so passive: "Hey, actually, thinking about it, a Kengan tournament at the 50 million yen level can attract someone like Hanane Hayao. The fact that that young lady is willing to condescend to fight Tanishi Pharmaceuticals elevates our status. Although we lost the match, if we make good use of this situation, the benefits might be even greater~"

Hmm, as expected of a businessman who can get into the Kengan Association, quick-witted and a master strategist.

However, all of this has little to do with Kanon and Black Wolf. Fighters are responsible for fighting, and their focus is not on how the Kengan Association will operate afterward.

Hanon turned around and went to change her clothes. It had been a long time since she'd had a boxing match, and she'd brought her gi specially today—she was really showing her sincerity!

As for Black Wolf, this newly promoted powerful fighter had a somber expression, his already dark complexion turning even darker.

"I can understand these businessmen's feelings... but it's just so annoying." Black Wolf closed his eyes and waited for Hua Yin to return after changing his clothes. All he could hear were the onlookers' discussions, all very similar, about various legends surrounding Hua Yin. Almost no one mentioned him, and when they did, it was only with regret—how could such a strong newcomer have run into Ye Hua Yin... These words made Black Wolf even more agitated: "Tch, of course I know who Ye Hua Yin is, but you people set rankings for me without even knowing who I am. You're truly blind!"

The strong naturally possess pride. Black Wolf isn't a spineless pushover. What about Ye Hanon? What about the King of the Kengan Association? The old guard is changing; perhaps tonight will be the moment the new king ascends the throne!

However, Kanon is eighteen years old this year, while Black Wolf is thirty. It's really a bit strange for him to say that a new king is replacing the old king. Especially after Kanon changed her clothes and came out, the two of them stood facing each other. Black Wolf looked like a weird uncle, while Kanon looked like an innocent little white rabbit... Well, no one present would really see Kanon as a little white rabbit.

Black Wolf opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and intense, and stared intently at Hua Yin: "Young Miss, I've heard your legend so many times I'm sick of it. You're a super big shot! Hehe, let me introduce myself. My name is Black Wolf, and my nickname is..."

"Your nickname is 'Wolf Soldier,' you're thirty years old, 192 cm tall, and weigh 110 kg. You've won all six of your Kengan matches, including defeating the famous fighter 'Yuan Toku.' You've practiced martial arts since childhood, specializing in protective karate. Your martial arts journey has been very smooth; you've been a perennial champion since you were young, winning the prestigious karate organization 'Katsuki-kai' for five consecutive years. Your personal hobby is collecting silver items." Hanon shrugged and rattled off a long list of information: "I've been doing my intelligence work diligently."

"Ah ah..." Now it was Black Wolf's turn to be speechless from being pushed so hard. This is what they call "not afraid of others being geniuses, but afraid of geniuses who work even harder than you." Hanon's intelligence gathering was excellent, and her level of attention to this battle was obvious. On the contrary, Black Wolf's side seemed petty.

Da Chui Hei Lang was stunned for two or three seconds. Hua Yin had already turned around and returned to her position. He reacted and shook his head: "Phew, as expected of a king. Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. His attitude towards the competition is truly admirable. I have learned a lot... When I become king, I will do the same!" Da Chui Hei Lang may seem like an arrogant guy, but he is actually very calm. He quickly adjusted his mindset: "I didn't expect that my first match against a 'legendary' fighter would be against the strongest one. This is good. It saves me from challenging them one by one. It's an underdog victory, Miss Da Chui."

"'Gekokujo' (underdog)..." Hanon scratched her cheek: "Should I say something to retort?" So she cleared her throat: "Ahem, Mr. Da Chui, it's obvious you didn't do your pre-match intelligence work properly. I'm Chinese, and the Japanese 'gekokujo' culture doesn't really apply to me."

...The arena was as cold as Hana's retort.

"Um, it must be because the air conditioning was on too high. If it were a degree or two higher, it would be fine..." Hana was embarrassed and quickly complained to excuse herself. Of course, she didn't get any response from others.

The referee on duty was also an acquaintance, Mr. Tashiro who wore glasses. He was already used to Kanon's style, knowing she was gentle and didn't have a spoiled princess attitude; her occasional jokes, whether lame or not, were harmless. Referee Tashiro only needed to fulfill his duties: "Both sides, prepare—begin!"

Section 797, Chapter 788: Relaxed and Enjoyable

As soon as the referee gave the shout, the match began. However, there was a moment of silence. For the first second, neither Hanon nor Black Wolf made a move. They both assumed a boxing stance and watched each other.

"Ah, they didn't attack?" Hanon was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected that the seemingly rough and aggressive Black Wolf would choose a steady, counter-attacking strategy. It was quite unexpected. It seemed that Black Wolf's inner self was somewhat different from his appearance. "Thinking about it, it makes sense. This Mr. Dachui is actually taller and heavier than Rito, but I didn't feel that way when we were together. Rito's muscles are bigger and he seems more powerful, while Mr. Dachui is a lean and agile martial artist... You really can't judge a person by their appearance."

Even now, although Black Wolf is determined to defeat Kanon, he still needs to be cautious because the King of Kengan is right in front of him. He needs to wait for Kanon to make the first move and assess her level.

"Well, since they've made it clear they're going to defend first and then attack, I can't spoil the fun." Hanon stretched her shoulders, took small steps forward, and launched an attack on the black wolf.

Hanon doesn't care whether she goes first or second. She can use "Front Feather" to honestly counter and defend, or she can use "Cosmic Illusion" to launch a direct attack at the start. Now, with her cultivation deepening day by day, she can do anything and is invincible. Black Wolf wanted to test Hanon's level, but he didn't know that he couldn't test the real Hanon at all.

"Whoosh—" Hua Yin threw a jab with incredible speed, her arm becoming a blur as she lunged straight at Black Wolf's face. Black Wolf was startled by the speed of Hua Yin's punch. Although he tried to protect himself with his hands, he couldn't manage to close them in time, and Hua Yin's fist passed right through him. By the time he reacted, Hua Yin's fist was already right in front of him.

So Black Wolf had no choice but to tilt his head back and adopt a posture similar to a bridge to barely avoid Hana's attack. Even so, he was still grazed on the forehead by the force of the punch, his capillaries ruptured, and blood immediately flowed down.

"Damn, that's fast! It's almost as fast as that boxing champion, Gaolang!" Although he was forced into a sorry state at the start, Black Wolf did not lose his composure. He pulled back his hands in the same direction, trying to lock Hanon's arms, but he missed. Hanon's movements were incredibly fast. Her jab missed and she pulled back in an instant.

Black Wolf couldn't lock onto Hanon's arm, but he remained calm: "Heh, Hanon lives up to her name, but my attack has only just begun!"

Black Wolf swept his foot to trip Hua Yin's shin. Hua Yin dodged, and Black Wolf's powerful hook punch came flying at her. After Hua Yin blocked the punch, Black Wolf launched a new offensive, unleashing a barrage of hook punches and straight punches, interspersed with sweeping kicks and front kicks. His counterattack was truly ferocious, forcing Hua Yin to retreat continuously!

"Oh, Black Wolf is quite capable!" The audience was surprised to find that Black Wolf seemed to be suppressing Ye Huayin? No, the situation is ever-changing in a duel between experts, and it cannot be said that Black Wolf has the upper hand yet. However, judging from how smoothly his attack was going, and how Ye Huayin was indeed retreating all the way, it can be said that Black Wolf is worthy of the name of a strongman!

But Black Wolf, now widely recognized as a strongman, was quite anxious: "Damn it, my enhanced accuracy attack can't hit her at all!"

Black Wolf's fighting style is "Defensive Gear Karate," similar to the "Japanese Kung Fu" of Inashiro Fuminonobu, who was unfortunately killed by Hanayama at the Tokyo Dome Underground Colosseum. Both styles involve wearing protective gear during daily practice and matches, with victory determined by striking the opponent's protective gear. Black Wolf's fighting style, developed from this style, prioritizes solidifying his own defense, then counterattacking when the opponent's offensive has subsided or an opening is revealed. His counterattacks are fast and accurate, sacrificing some destructive power. This style is highly effective for Black Wolf because his height and weight are top-tier; even without using his full strength, his punches and kicks are stronger than those of ordinary martial artists. Furthermore, he can strike vital points directly, making him virtually invincible in combat.

Unfortunately, he encountered an unexpected opponent today. Kanon's experience, reaction, basic skills, physical fitness, and adaptability far exceeded common sense. He was a master in countering moves. While the fighting style of the Black Wolf was effective against ordinary people, it was too easy for Kanon.

Whether she went first or second didn't matter; Kanon, who had taken the initiative to attack, was also observing Black Wolf in the end—this was a "homecoming battle" for her long-awaited return to the Kengan Association, and Kanon didn't want it to end too quickly. She wanted to enjoy the fun of the fight a little longer: "This is protective armor karate, huh? A very direct fighting style, quite interesting, hehe, not bad at all~"

Well, even Hanon herself didn't realize that her attitude towards battle had unknowingly become very similar to that of Kuroki Gensai or Guo Haihuang...

After a fierce attack from the black wolf, he realized that all his attacks were deflected by Hanon and didn't land a single hit on her. He accepted the situation: "Her counterattacks are really solid! If I continue to fight solidly, I'll only be trapped in this situation until I die. I need to change this!"

Without hesitation, while still on the offensive, Black Wolf's fighting style gradually changed. He began to move more aggressively and forcefully, shifting from prioritizing accuracy over destructive power to prioritizing destructive power over accuracy.

"Bang!" Soon, Black Wolf's kick struck Hana's blocking arm, producing the dull thud characteristic of muscles colliding.

"Oh, you can even change your style? That's amazing." Hana smiled slightly. "Speaking of which, I haven't shown my own style yet."

Since throwing a jab at the start, Kanon has been on the defensive. Now that Black Wolf has changed his style, Kanon should play along!

She parried Black Wolf's punch with her right arm, then used her right leg to block Black Wolf's leg. She then swung her left arm and struck Black Wolf with a "burst"—"Bang!" It was a muffled sound of muscles colliding, but compared to Hanon's effortless handling, Black Wolf was clearly not used to such weight.

"What a heavy punch!" Black Wolf swayed slightly and retreated quickly, but before he could get far, Hana's pursuit arrived, and a hook punch with "explosive core" came flying at him. Black Wolf blocked it with both arms in front of his chest—"Bang!"

Black Wolf's retreat was about to accelerate, but unexpectedly, Hanon stepped on his foot first, preventing Black Wolf from retreating. Then Hanon's third attack arrived, a frontal punch under the "explosion core," and then, with a "bang."

The attack was too fierce, directly breaking through the black wolf's defense. Hanon had no intention of pursuing, and released the foot that was being stepped on. The black wolf flew backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood in mid-air.

The spectators were abuzz with excitement, praising Kanon's strength. With just three punches, she reversed the advantage that Black Wolf had gained from dozens of punches and kicks in the previous round. She truly deserved to be called the king of the Kengan Association... But these praises weren't exactly enthusiastic. After all, Kanon was so renowned that it was only natural for her to do this. Moreover, although Black Wolf was sent flying with blood, he didn't seem to have lost consciousness and could still fight.

"Pah!" Black Wolf spat out the blood in his mouth: "Ye Huayin lives up to her reputation. She's fast, strong, and her counterattacks are precise. Is this the strength of a Kengan Association champion? She's really amazing!" Even as he said this, Black Wolf still assumed a fighting stance: "But my fighting spirit hasn't been extinguished yet. I still have a backup plan!"

"Hmm, then let me see it again~" Hanon didn't care, it would be too rude to say it out loud, but the truth was that those attacks and defenses just now were not even a warm-up for her... Although there was a gap in cultivation level and combat experience, in terms of the types of techniques used, Hanon just now was at the level when she first started training with Uncle Kuroki. Black Wolf's so-called "indeed amazing" was probably less than one-fifth or even one-tenth of Hanon's strength.

However, the battle with Black Wolf was very enjoyable for Kanon. She was less tense and more focused on countering the attacks. Compared to opponents like Pike, Guo Haihuang, and the superpowered girl, Kanon hadn't fought so relaxed in a long time.

Kanon raised her hands, ready to continue the fight.

The audience's attention was focused on the ring, and no one noticed that a strange man had entered the building.

"Oh, so even in a gathering of 'people from the future,' there are samurai brawls?"

Author's Note: There will be another chapter in a bit. I'll update three times today to ease the tension... By the way, I'd like to recommend a book by a fellow author called "Running a Marathon," which is also a yuri novel with a sports theme. Both of them are niche genres, so interested readers might want to check it out.

Section 798, Chapter 789: Are you a naughty child?

"coming!"

Kanon and the black wolf clashed again. The black wolf lunged at her with both paws, and Kanon dodged to the side, her heart tightening slightly: "Huh? Is he trying to grab my taekwondo uniform? Could he be planning to use a group technique?"

Combination techniques have always been Kanon's Achilles' heel, and she has yet to master them. Considering that Black Wolf was able to quickly switch fighting styles, it's only natural that he would try to capture Kanon and use combination techniques on her. This is something we must be wary of.

"Let's step back and create some distance." With a thought, Huayin moved her body accordingly, moving freely and instantly putting two steps away from Black Wolf from close combat.

But this distance was exactly within Black Wolf's calculations!

"Well done—I'm talking about myself!" Black Wolf was invigorated. His new tactic was to catch Hanon if possible, and if not, force her to retreat to a suitable distance for pursuit. Now that he had achieved his goal, he should be happy: "Watch me pierce you with my 'poison sting'!"

A cold glint shot out from in front of the black wolf, heading straight for Hua Yin's chest. Its speed was as fast as lightning, leaving no time to defend—if it were an ordinary martial artist.

Hanon quickly waved her hand, sweeping it across her chest at just the right moment to deflect the beam of light.

"Eek!" Black Wolf couldn't help but exclaim, it was hard to tell whether it was more of a sigh or more of a surprise: "My 'Poison Sting'... was dealt with so easily, like ordinary punches and kicks? As expected of Ye Huayin!"

"Please, it's not like it's going to be quick." But Hana didn't say it aloud, because it would be too hurtful to Black Wolf's pride.

Black Wolf hadn't done anything wrong; he simply encountered the wrong opponent at the wrong time and place. If Kanon had wanted a quick victory, the fight shouldn't have lasted more than two seconds… but Kanon hadn't intended to do that. Black Wolf was a truly excellent fighter, a well-deserved representative of the new generation of Kengan fighters. Even among the main tournament participants of that year's Deadly Elimination Tournament, he wouldn't have been at the bottom. Such a person deserved encouragement and support; at least Kanon wouldn't deliberately undermine his confidence.

Besides, Hanon really enjoys this leisurely fighting rhythm. It's best to avoid those life-or-death situations and abnormally strong opponents.

"Then, it's my turn to attack~" Then, Kanon launched a new counterattack.

Another "explosive core" punch came hurtling towards him, and this time Black Wolf dared not take it head-on again. Based on his previous experience, he might break through his defenses after taking three punches in a row, and he had suffered serious internal injuries when he was knocked away last time. If he was knocked away again, he might not be able to stand up.

Hanon unleashed a flurry of left and right hooks at incredible speed, forcing Black Wolf to retreat repeatedly. Fortunately, Black Wolf remained within his limits, though he was somewhat flustered, at least he wasn't hit.

Suddenly, Hanon, who was in pursuit, took a step forward, her stride a little too large, and her foot landed on Black Wolf's foot again! Black Wolf quickly withdrew his foot: "Good heavens, you can't catch me and you want to use this trick to fix my position? Dream on!"

"Well done—I'm talking about myself!" With a slight smirk, Hanon revealed a smile. Just like when Black Wolf used "Poison Sting" earlier, Hanon's "step" was also a feint, designed to exhaust Black Wolf's momentum, creating distance so that he could no longer dodge.

Kanon's attack is also "poisonous sting".

It is only polite to retaliate when someone gives you something in return. Isn't retaliating with the opponent's signature move exactly the tactic that Kanon, the "Flavor Sander" version, often used during the Deadly Elimination Tournament?

As for what "poison sting" is, with Kanon's eyesight and knowledge, she naturally figured it out long ago. It is nothing more than a high-speed front kick that concentrates all the power on the thumb. After being launched, it is as powerful as a bullet and can pierce through bottles and bones. The principle is similar to Rito's "finger razor" but it is simpler. Kanon can easily learn to imitate it.

"What!" Black Wolf's face turned green. In his panic, he only had time to turn slightly to the side, but his right shoulder was still kicked by "Poisonous Sting". With a "plop", blood spurted out.

Hanon's toes were even more slender, making them more penetrating. These "poisonous thorns" were truly like steel spikes, piercing through the black wolf's muscles.

Black Wolf patted his shoulder and retreated quickly, his expression a mixture of surprise, fright, anger, and unease. This Ye Huayin was too strange; she could easily parry his fatal attack and then immediately retaliate with the same move. Was she even human?

Of course, Hanon is a person, and a great beauty at that! She deftly changed her stance, the one that Wong Fei-hung often used in movies, elegant and free, like a celestial being: "Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Da Chui, shall we continue?"

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