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“Furthermore,” Miho continued, “didn’t the Kanon family’s Motorbike invite Uncle Kuroki to be their fighter? You’ve always said he’s the strongest fighter, so I’m sure the Takakaze family doesn’t need your help…”

"Yes, I understand all of that," Hanon sighed. "But I really want to participate in the elimination tournament."

“…I understand.” There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then Miho said with certainty, “Then Suoh Seitetsu will definitely sign up for the competition.”

"Thank you."

This kind of unconditional trust is truly touching.

"Hey, it's no big deal that I signed up, but it's you, Kanon, who's going to really fight. Be careful then."

"Hmm." Hana glanced again at the group of security guards outside the window: "On the condition that I can get out..."

After hanging up the phone, Hana started planning her "escape" route again, wishing she could sneak out quietly.

"Knock, knock." A knock came from behind the door.

"Ah, please come in."

The visitor was Ito's butler; he had brought food for Kanon.

"Miss, your appetite has decreased recently."

The old butler was very approachable, and everyone liked him, including Kanon.

"Oh, Mr. Ito, could you help me sneak out?"

“Me?” Ito was stunned. He was really capable, but who had ever seen a prisoner ask a prison guard to let her escape?

"Young Miss, please allow me to ask you a question." The old butler and Hanon sat down and began to discuss seriously: "Why are you so obsessed with the Final Elimination Tournament?"

"Obsessed?" Hanon thought for a moment and realized that this description was not bad.

Actually, when Miho asked a similar question earlier, Kanon already had the answer in her heart. Now, after organizing her thoughts, Kanon began her inner monologue: "I used to be a very ordinary person, living an ordinary life. My studies were so-so, my work was so-so, and my interpersonal relationships were so-so. Although I was happy, after being ordinary for so long, life always lacked excitement, as if I wasn't truly living. After that car accident, I became wealthy, but that was my uncle's, the Takakaze family's..."

“The Eagle Wind family is yours, Miss!” the old butler interjected.

“Yes, but that was just something I inherited, not something I earned myself.” Hana smiled. “Then I discovered I had a talent for martial arts. It was the first time I was exceptionally good at something… I don’t like the feeling of brutally killing my opponents, nor do I like the pain of being injured, but I enjoy the power that my talent brings, and the possibilities hidden within that power—for the first time in my life, I saw the view from the top of a certain field, and had the opportunity to touch the peak with my own hands. The ancients said, ‘Everyone has their own unique talents,’ so since I have such talent, shouldn’t I leave behind a corresponding story?”

Hanon tilted her head back, sunlight shining on her face, like an angel bathed in holy light: "Thanks to fighting, I have made many friends and seen many incredible people and things. Now the peak called 'the strongest' is right in front of me, and I want to seize it."

“Young Miss…” It was as if Ito was seeing Kanon for the first time. This girl, who was seriously injured and on the verge of death just over half a year ago, had actually matured to this extent? At this moment, Ito truly realized that Kanon’s learning of fighting techniques and participating in the Kengan tournament was not just a passing interest or a game, but that she had truly embarked on the path of seeking the Way.

The old butler stood up and bowed solemnly to Hana: "Since Miss is so aware of this, then I have nothing more to say. Please come with me, and I will guide you to leave quietly."

"Ito, thank you." Those words truly came from the bottom of Hanon's heart; her eyes even welled up with tears.

"No need for further explanation, I will explain to the master." Ito waved his hand: "Miss, this way."

There are only three days left until the Kengan Tournament's final elimination round!

Author's Note: No really awkward chapter breaks today, yes!

Section 89, Chapter 89: Gathering

As summer transitioned into autumn, before the weather turned cool, the Japanese business community was hit by a strong cold front. Presidents and secretaries of more than 400 companies took leave at the same time, causing some disruption to the operations of the entire country.

The general public was unaware of this, and the employees of various companies were happy to have nothing to do. Conspiracy theorists claimed that this was a conspiracy by capitalists to exploit the people. As for those who knew the inside story, they remained calm and imagined what a spectacular elimination match would be to determine the chairman of the Kengan Association.

"Hmm, I can't see very clearly..." Hana stood on the dock, munching on snacks, looking at the swarming crowd under the dim lights.

The once magnificent port was now packed with people. The Kengan Association has a total of 417 companies, and the presidents, fighters, secretaries, bodyguards, and their relatives and friends from each company have gathered here, totaling more than 3,000 people. It was indeed a huge place.

Three days ago, after running away from home, Kanon hid at Miho's house. She then called the old butler and learned that her uncle, Takakaze Kirito, was initially furious, but his emotions had calmed down considerably after the old butler's persuasion. So, she had a relatively peaceful three days, at least she hadn't been bombarded with calls from her uncle calling her back.

By this time, Kanon had finished her disguise and transformed back into the masculine Flavor Sander. Beside her were Suoh Mieko and Adam Dadori; the three of them were Suoh Steel's representatives for this competition. Kanon was a professional fighter, but according to information "seized" from Fukube, the rules of this deadly elimination tournament were unusual, meaning a company might not only have one fighter participating. If that were the case, Adam would be Suoh Steel's double insurance.

If you're going to do something, do it the best. As for individuals, this tournament has strong contenders like Gensai Kuroki and Kiba Metsudou. As for companies, Suoh Seitetsu is the weakest and last in the Kengan Association. However, both Kanon and Mihono have made ample preparations for the elimination tournament and are determined to strive for the top.

"Hey, hey, hey, you're not kidding, are you?" Suddenly, someone nearby made a commotion, attracting the attention of Hana and the other two.

A middle-aged man with long hair was complaining to Nogi, the president of the Nogi Group: "What kind of thing is it to spend several days on a long voyage alone with a slovenly old man?!"

"Um, Izumi, you're a slovenly old man too..." It's true that President Nogi is old, but the person opposite him isn't young either!

Upon seeing this person, Miho suddenly showed a shocked expression, pointing at him with a strange look: "N- ...

"First meeting?" Hanon was taken aback. "You mean the guy who stood you up?"

"Hey, isn't this Mieko? Long time no see~ Let's have a drink together after we board the ship!" Despite having almost ruined Mieko's life by standing him up during the Kengan Tournament, Izumi Hatsumi acted like nothing had happened and started chatting with her.

"You...I..." Miho was too emotional to speak for a moment, but Kanon glared fiercely at Hatsune: "Get out of the way!"

"Hey, what a fierce guy. You're a fighter too?" At this moment, most of Hanon's face was covered up, dressed as a man. She wasn't very polite to men upon first meeting them.

"Flavor Sander, Suoh Seitetsu's top fighter, holds the record for the fastest one-second knockout in the Kengan Association. Despite only having fought one match, he is considered a formidable speedster. As for the other one, it's Adam Dadoli from the United States, whose powerful punches are astonishing. He also knocked out his opponent in the first round of his debut match." President Nogi walked over. This important figure was clearly very dedicated. Kanon and Adam were only considered moderately famous fighters at the moment, but Nogi could immediately recall their information.

"Wow, that sounds amazing!" Chu Jian's tone held no fear whatsoever: "For men, going too fast isn't a good thing, you know~"

Even if Hanon were a man, let alone a woman, such a simple joke wouldn't have angered her. What angered her was that Hatsumi stood up Miho, so she didn't respond and continued to stare coldly at Hatsumi.

"Ugh, how boring." Chujian wasn't entirely oblivious; knowing she wasn't popular and unwilling to get entangled with Kanon, this "man," she waved her hand: "I apologize! I overslept last time and forgot about the competition. It was my fault. I'll buy you a drink after we get on the ship, Mikoto~"

"You!" Hanon was even angrier. This guy was actually thinking about picking up girls! But Hatsumi had already walked far away from President Nogi.

Miho, however, was quite easygoing: "Don't be angry. If it weren't for the fact that I just met Uncle, Kanon wouldn't have become my fighter. At worst, you can fight when we meet in the group."

Adam suddenly spoke up: "I'm afraid it won't be easy either."

"Huh, Adam, what did you see?" Hanon was a little surprised. At first glance, this guy's muscles were indeed impressive, but he wasn't among the top tier of physical abilities among fighters. He was mostly a technical or speed-oriented fighter. It was difficult to judge the specific level of such a person from his appearance. Hanon was still confused, but Adam was able to estimate Chujian's strength.

"BOSS, Miss." This is how Adam addresses Mihono and Kanon: "I don't know exactly how strong that guy is, but I've seen Tokita Ohma's battle. The fact that Nogi Group would use him to replace Tokita as a fighter shows that he must be even stronger."

Adam's words made a lot of sense. Kanon had been so angry that she hadn't thought of that point. Now that Adam had pointed it out, she realized, "Yeah, speaking of which, Tokita Ohma is a pretty good fighter. Even if he's not as good as Chujian, why didn't Nogi bring him along? It's such a waste of a strong fighter!"

Miho nudged Kanon: "Look, isn't that Mr. Ohma?"

Following Miho's gaze, they indeed saw Tokita Ohma, along with his unassuming middle-aged bespectacled manager. It seemed that this manager had become a member of the Kengan Association and had appointed Tokita Ohma as his fighter.

"As expected, it was them. This must be another plan by the Nogi Group."

Beside Tokita and the middle-aged man were two female secretaries. One wore glasses, had dyed blonde hair, and had a great figure; she was an outstanding intellectual beauty. The other was a short-haired girl with squinty eyes and a very approachable demeanor.

"Wow, she's a beauty." The girl with glasses was so beautiful that both Kanon and Adam showed expressions of admiration—of course, Kanon's face was covered, so no one could see her expression.

"Kane!" Seeing Kanon admiring the beautiful woman, Miho was actually a little jealous... Just as she was about to lose her temper, someone called out to Kanon.

The eagle cuts itself in the wind.

Section 90, Chapter 90: First Voyage

Kirito Takakaze was accompanied by Gensai Kuroki, and there was no one else besides him. After all, both of them were proud and aloof, and it was enough for them to have each other in this deadly elimination tournament.

Kirito had considered bringing Ito to watch the game, but because of the incident of letting Kanon go without permission, Kirito had a falling out with this elder. At the same time, he was afraid that the old butler would protect Kanon again, and he was too soft-hearted to punish his niece, so he did not extend an invitation.

"Oh, Uncle..." Kirito is the person Hanon is most afraid of right now. Seeing him is like a mouse seeing a cat.

Looking at Hanon dressed in men's clothing, Kichi felt a complex mix of emotions: worry, anger, a touch of amusement, and a sense of satisfaction at the child's maturity. After all, the old butler had already conveyed Hanon's "heartfelt words" to him.

In the end, all the words can be summed up in one sentence: "You're just being ridiculous..."

Having lived two lives and been a naughty child twice, Hana immediately sensed that Kirito wasn't particularly angry, and a huge weight was lifted from her heart: "Uncle, thank you for your understanding~"

"Oh, so you've learned to take advantage of others?" Kirito was both amused and annoyed. This girl was really clever; she took the opportunity to back down. But unfortunately, although Kirito was a doting father to his niece, he wasn't a spoiled parent without any principles or authority.

"Don't be happy, little girl. When the competition comes, I will directly choose to fight Suoh Seitetsu."

Not only was Kanon devastated, but Miho and Adam were also stumped: "Huh? What happened?"

Seeing Hanon get the short end of the stick, Kirito felt a sense of satisfaction and said smugly, "Hmph, you don't know your place. There are many strong opponents in the elimination tournament! It's better for you to be eliminated early. At least Kuroki won't really hurt you. It's better to be defeated by an elder than to be seriously injured by a fierce strongman."

"Uncle, you can't—"

Qieji waved his hand and said, "There's no point in saying more. Since you like martial arts, just enjoy the qualifiers. Even if we really have to fight, it will be during the official competition."

Seeing Kirito leave with Kuroki, Kanon's gaze instantly shifted from anxiety to smugness: "Hehe, Uncle, you miscalculated this time! Bringing Adam along was precisely to prevent this situation~"

That's right. Suoh Sei-teki had already made a plan to act according to circumstances and try to secure a place for Adam to play. Now it seems that this preparation will soon come in handy.

“But, Miss, that Uncle Kuroki is your master, right? It’s really cruel that he made me fight against him…” Adam scratched his head: “Well, never mind. Anyway, I’ve realized my shortcomings after losing to you. I’m not thinking about winning this competition. Being able to fight against such a super master is also an opportunity to improve.”

On the other side, Kuroki was also talking to Kirito.

"My old friend, you just said three things wrong."

Qieji was taken aback: "Three things?"

“Yes, three things.” Kuroki held up his fingers one by one: “First, I did not formally take on any apprentices, so I can’t be considered Kanon’s master, but just an instructor; second, Kanon may not enjoy the preliminaries, because she is too strong for ordinary fighters; third, it will not be easy for me to defeat Kanon, I will have to go all out in the battle, and I cannot guarantee that I will not seriously injure her.”

"This..." Kirito was stunned. He always overlooked Kuroki's high praise for Kanon. In his mind, the image of that weak girl who was seriously injured in the car accident could not be erased. It was really hard for him to accept the fact that Kanon was already a top-tier powerhouse.

Kuroki knew this too, so he comforted him, "There's still time. You can think about how to decide slowly."

"Hmm..." Kirito took a deep breath. He saw that the chairman's men had already boarded the cruise ship and were calling everyone to board.

"Let's wait until Kanon enters the official competition before making any decisions."

The production team over there made a huge show of force, with hundreds of men in black lined up to gather the crowd and arrange for them to board the ship.

"Sorry to keep you all waiting." The leader of the men in black announced loudly, "First of all, please board the ship if you are from any of the companies that received the invitation card. Please gather to my right."

"Oh, this is it." President Nogi took out a white card and led Izumi out of the line.

Following closely behind, more than twenty more companies stepped forward, and it was clear that these were the top-ranked giants of the Kengan Association.

Kirito and Kuroki were also in the group. Kanon also saw Soryuin Shion, whom she had met once before. This time, she was no longer accompanied by Ozu-sensei, but by a handsome man with long flowing hair, a gentle temperament, and a constant, warm smile.

"When I heard from Zhu Mei that Ozu-sensei was seriously injured, I guessed it was the Kengan fighter selection tournament. So, this gloomy handsome guy is the murderer?"

Speaking of which, there are so many familiar faces among the top members of the Kengan Association! After Kirito and Shion, Kanon also saw Hiyama Shunka and Aguya Kiyoaki from Wakaki Life, Kono, the president of Jinten, and the fat Haruo, the president of Gibu Real Estate, the couple from Golden Entertainment, the terrifying boss of Iwami Heavy Industries, the bald president of Kodai, and Uncle Sekibayashi... Kanon even saw Oniyama, the sumo wrestler she had fought before, as well as Gaolang Unsavardo, the absolute king of the boxing world, whom she had met on the same day, and Dr. Eiichi, who was clamoring to dissect patients in the hospital.

"I didn't realize that I've met so many people..." Hanon exclaimed sincerely, and for a moment she even felt like crying. Fighting was like a bridge that connected her with many different people.

Unfortunately, the observation time was too short. Before they could fully see the fighters from these companies, the leader of the men in black had already called out to the others: "Next up are the companies and related personnel who are not participating in this deadly elimination tournament. Please join the invited guests and board this great ship, the Kengan!"

Wow, what a big ship!

Indeed, what appeared before everyone was a very huge luxury cruise ship. This "Kengan" is 380 meters long and weighs 25 tons. It is practically a moving island, and it can easily accommodate two or three thousand people.

Two or three thousand people boarded the ship in batches, which took a lot of time. By the time all of them had left, only 123 companies and fighters who had not been invited but had decided to participate remained on the field. Many people were already getting impatient.