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

That's right, it's the fisherman uncle.

The fisherman walked out of the gate with a solemn expression. His life experience gave him unparalleled composure, and he showed no fear even when facing Kuroki Gensai. However, the scars on his body betrayed him. Although He Lu had removed the bandages before the match after a day of rest, the scars left by Kanon in the preliminaries had not healed and were still excruciatingly painful. In addition, multiple fractures and dislocations in his hands and other parts of his body made it difficult for He Lu to even walk.

Given his current state, it's hard to imagine how he could possibly fight against Kuroki Gensai.

Well, there's no need to think about things that are unimaginable. To be honest, neither Kanon nor Miho could have imagined what it would be like to see Uncle Helu versus Uncle Kuroki...

"Mr. Tashiro, Mr. Tashiro, news has come from headquarters!" As soon as Shexiang left and Referee Tashiro took his place, the assistant from before ran over again and whispered something to Tashiro.

"What! You mean..." Tian Cheng was taken aback, but had no choice but to say, "Okay, I understand."

The referee, having regained his composure, raised his arm: "The game is over!"

"Due to Suoh Seiji's withdrawal, Kuroki Gensai of Motorbike Head Motorbike has advanced directly to the second round!"

"Abstain?" Everyone was stunned, even Kuroki couldn't help but spit out a breath.

"Are you kidding me? Forfeit?"

"Is Suoh Steel involved in match-fixing?"

"Damn it, get the hell out of here, you cowardly weakling!"

Many of the audience members were of low character; after being shocked, they immediately started cursing. In an instant, Yoshiaki Kazuki and Suoh Seitetsu became synonymous with petty people and cowardice.

"He Lu, I'm sorry..." The old president of the net-based fisheries company was very unhappy, but there was nothing he could do. Previously, the net-based fisheries company had chosen to form a small alliance with Suoh Sei-teki. After learning that they were being pressured by Toyo Electric Power, Kanon promised to help them get out of their predicament. The price in exchange was that the fisherman uncle would follow Suoh Sei-teki's arrangements and become a smokescreen to mislead others.

Kuroki Gensai is a notorious assassin in the underworld and also the master of Miss Kanon. The old president of the Ami-dai almost fainted after learning that Flavo was actually a girl. If Kanon is so terrifying, then Kuroki Gensai's strength is even more unfathomable. Even if Yoshiaki Hero is in full condition, he is no match for such a person, let alone if he is seriously injured and then fights him.

Giving up and admitting defeat is the best option. Rather than suffering another wave of damage or even risking one's life to fight, it's better to bear the stigma of cowardice now and be able to retreat unscathed.

The president of the online company needs to prepare himself mentally for abstaining, and Yingfeng Qieji also needs to prepare himself mentally.

"Damn it, I've been tricked again..." I hate myself so much, my niece is too slippery!

"Heh, Kanon and the others are indeed very clever. You miscalculated again." Kuroki had already returned backstage. This Grandmaster entered the second round unscathed, which was truly worrying for Sawada, who was already quite injured...

Kirito's face flushed red as his old friend teased him: "Damn it, where's Kanon? I have to talk to her about this!"

However, when Qieji looked around, there was no sign of Kanon in the stands. Even Miho and Adam, whom he had expected to appear, were nowhere to be seen.

Author's Note: Haruo is a 630-pound fat guy, I think we'd need a forklift to lift him down after he fainted... Also, regarding the Kuroki match, let's just let him advance without injury. Anyway, these guys in the upper bracket should be fine for him. Well, so Adam is the representative of White Night News, then.

Section 142, Chapter 140: Noise and Silence

I can't find Kanon. Where did Kanon and the others go?

Medical room.

Kanon avoided the arena because she couldn't imagine how angry Kirito would be; it was best not to linger in front of her uncle and invite bad luck. As for choosing the infirmary, it was for Mieko's sake. The girl had lost two bets in a row, the second one being a rollercoaster of emotions—crying and laughing in a short time, her face flushed red from the emotional turmoil. Kanon planned to have Eiichi check on her, lest she turn into a little lunatic…

"Um, Dr. Ying, do you have any calming medicine?" Kanon pushed open the door and found that Soryuin Shion, Secretary Matsuda, and Garuda had all left, but there were more people in the infirmary than before. The injured from the previous matches had all been brought in, and the presidents of related companies and others had come to visit. The huge infirmary was actually a bit overcrowded.

"Hahahaha, don't worry, uncle, a true warrior never falls!" Among the wounded, the most eye-catching was Passain. This guy was almost the most seriously injured, but he was hot-blooded, cheerful and outgoing, and his defense was incredibly strong. In addition, he was the first to be sent to the hospital, and he has now fully recovered.

Among those who came to visit Pasain were the village chief of Dawn Village and the Thai fighting god, Gaolang, whose bond with Pasain was indeed deep.

"The first headbutt could have decided the outcome of the battle, but your opponent was also very strong, so it's not surprising that the move didn't go all the way. You were too careless with the second headbutt; your opponent anticipated it and took advantage of it. Victory or defeat often hinges on a single point. I hope you realize this and treat today's defeat as a lesson for the future... Whether you listen to me or not is up to you; it has nothing to do with me anyway."

Oh wow, this fighting god who always has a cold face is actually a tsundere.

"I know! Gaolang, let's duel after the final elimination round, Aaaaaaaah!"

Hanon reached out and covered Mihono's ears. Passayon ​​was such a hot-blooded guy, and he was afraid that if he spoke so loudly, he would damage Mihono's already stimulated little head.

"Keep your voice down." Gaolang couldn't stand Passain either: "There's still a patient who's unconscious!" He pointed to the side, where Penasonic's president, Uwata, was guarding the bedside of the unconscious Inaba Ryo. Inaba had been brought over after being beaten up by Tokita Ohma.

"Oh, okay, shh..." Although Passain was hot-blooded, he was a very easy-going person and quite polite. He corrected his mistake immediately after it was pointed out. Beside him and Gaolang, the village chief of Dawn Village, Kaizuka, remained silent, looking somewhat forlorn, but Passain did not notice.

As soon as Passain quieted down a bit, another commotion broke out on the other side.

That was Kono Haruo, who had just lost the competition and arrived at the infirmary around the same time as Kanon and the others. However, he was not the one speaking; it was his adoptive father, Kono Akio, the president of Jinten.

Although they were nominally adoptive father and son, President Kono showed no regard for their relationship and was yelling at Haruo, "You stupid pig! If you can't win the game, aren't you just a useless piece of trash who only knows how to play games?"

"Waaah, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..." Chun Nan had a huge body, but his mental resilience was very low. He cried like a 600-pound child.

After venting for a while, President Kono had nothing more to say. He angrily said, "Get out of here. I don't need you anymore. Don't let me see you again." Then he left.

"Waaah, waaah..." Chunnan still offered no resistance, only wallowing in self-pity: "Yes, I'm no longer the strongest man in the Himalayas, just a stupid pig indulging in desire. Now I can't even go back to the village. Nobody needs a shallow and contemptible guy like me..."

"Tsk, what's wrong with this guy?" Seeing how timid Haruo was, Kanon's temper was about to flare up. She was about to step forward to "educate" Haruo when she felt a weight on her shoulder as someone put their arm around her.

"Who?" This was quite a novelty. After practicing martial arts, Huayin's senses had become much sharper, and it was almost impossible for her to be the one to silently approach and put her arm around someone's shoulder.

When Hanon turned around, she saw a very unexpected person: Kuroki Gensai.

"Ah, Master Kuroki! What happened to you..."

Kuroki was accompanied by two familiar faces: the former president of Net Dai Suisan and the fisherman uncle, Yoshiaki Karo.

Kuroki said calmly, “He Lu’s injuries are quite serious and she definitely needs treatment. Now that Wangdai Aquatic Products has chosen to follow in Suho Seitetsu’s footsteps, I guess you will most likely meet at the infirmary.”

Hanon stuck out her tongue. She didn't dare explain that she had only brought Miho to calm down. They didn't have a detailed plan for the fisherman's match and injury. Apart from the decision to forfeit and take the bullet, everything else was up to them.

"How is my uncle?" Huayin asked tentatively.

"He's angry, but it's okay. He's just worried about you." Kuroki smiled, a rare occurrence, because through Kanon, he saw Takakaze Kirito, whom he hadn't seen in decades.

"Then I'd better not appear in front of him for the time being."

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Kuroki, Kanon turned to look for Haruo, but he was nowhere to be found. It turned out that Haruo's injuries were mainly to his knees, with the other injuries being from Sawada's roundhouse kicks. They weren't serious, as he had high health and defense and had almost recovered by then. He left the infirmary, sobbing all the way.

Seeing Hanon searching for Haruo, Kuroki shook his head: "Although Kono Haruo has suffered a setback, it's only a temporary loss of confidence. He still has a choice between sinking into despair or rising again. There's still a 50/50 chance. The only one who has truly strayed from my path of martial arts is that person..."

Hanon was taken aback and followed Kuroki's gaze to Imai Kosou's hospital bed.

Xiao Changzhou was defeated by Aguya. He had many bruises from heavy punches, and his arm was also pinched and bled a lot, but overall the injuries were not particularly serious. For a strong fighter, these were injuries that could be healed in a short period of time.

"External injuries are easy to treat, but mental illnesses are hard to cure." After prescribing medicine for Enoki, Dr. Yingchu came over to examine He Lu. Hearing Kuroki talk about the cosmos, he also sighed.

Even Yingchu said so? Hanon observed again and indeed, Imai's cosmos was not quite right.

In fact, even Adam, who came with Kanon, noticed the problem: "Fvck, wasn't that boy supposed to be very cheerful?"

Yes, the once cheerful and talented fighter Imai Kosou is now sitting blankly on the bed with his head down, occasionally shivering. His boss, Nishihisa Haruaki, is sitting on the edge of the bed, and neither of them speaks, creating an awkward silence.

Author's Note: Thank you all for your feedback~ These few pages will open up a little side story~

Section 143, Chapter 141: Living Towards Death

The awkward atmosphere continued until the very end. President Nishihisa sighed, said nothing, and got up to leave the ward.

Honestly, the atmosphere just now was really awkward. Kanon and the others quietly slipped out of the infirmary and stayed in the corridor. Only the real patient, Inaba, and the president of the company who came to visit her remained in the infirmary. Even Hideaki and Sawada Kokomi left.

"Hmm—" Yingchu stretched: "After being busy all day, it's time to sit in the stands and watch the game."

Oh right, Kanon suddenly remembered that Eiichi wasn't actually a dedicated doctor assigned by the Kengan Association... so this eccentric guy has been doing volunteer work all this time, he's actually a really good person!

Upon seeing President Nishihisa, Yingchu went over and patted him on the shoulder, comforting him, "Oh dear, President Nishihisa, Imai-kun's physical injuries are nothing serious, but you need to take good care of his emotional wounds."

“Yes, I know.” Nishihama Haruaki looked gloomy, clearly not wanting to see his cosmos in such a state.

"To be honest, there are many top players in the elimination tournament. I never thought I could win the championship from the beginning. Rather than fighting for a fake ranking in an extreme environment, I value other things."

Perhaps overwhelmed by the sense of defeat, Nishipinji, who wasn't very familiar with the others, surprisingly opened up and said a few more words: "Nishipinji Security Company doesn't just have Imai Kouyu as a fighter. I've recruited a total of seven strong fighters, known in the Kengan Association as the Nishipinji Seven Fists. Their strength is roughly at the same level. The reason I chose Kouyu to compete this time is because I value his potential for growth. As the youngest fighter in history, Kouyu is exceptionally talented and has amazing abilities. If he can survive, he has a great chance to become a top fighter in the next Final Battle... It's a pity, if he dies, it will all be over."

"Fvck...you bastard..." Adam was very angry. As a fellow fighter, he was very unhappy with Xipinzhi's behavior of betting the life of a Cosmos warrior. However, since it was a willing fight and a willing victim, it was not his place to judge. He could only curse a few times to vent his anger.

Miho, however, innocently remarked, "Huh? Wasn't Imai-kun perfectly fine? How did he die?"

Although the remark was a bit awkward, it did lighten the serious atmosphere. Yingchu explained with a grin, "Little Suoh, everyone's talking about the end of a martial arts career!"

Imai Kosou does indeed possess exceptional talent, but unfortunately, he encountered Akoya Kiyoaki in his very first match. Caught off guard by Hiyama and Akoya's unique fighting style, he suffered a crushing defeat.

In the end, Imai Cosmo was in a situation where his life was threatened and he was completely unable to fight back. Although it was only a few seconds of trembling, it was enough to destroy his confidence as a martial artist. It can be said that as a fighter, Cosmo has lost the possibility of going any further.

After being explained to her by Eiichi, Adam, and Kanon, Miho finally understood the situation. She was quite compassionate and couldn't help but sigh, "Poor thing, Imai-kun must be feeling even worse."

Yes, it's always a pity when a genius falls from grace. On her way back to the stands, Kanon kept thinking about the cosmos.

"Master Kuroki..." She quietly approached Kuroki Gensai: "Is there any hope for Imai Kosou's condition?"

Kuroki thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps there is still a chance to pull ourselves together if we face death."

Before Hanon could ask any more questions, Kuroki turned around and went back to the rest area of ​​Motorbike Head.

"Sigh, what a cold and aloof old man..." Hana shook her head, and with the answer of "living to die," she went to the stands with the others.

Inside the arena, the third round of the second section had already begun. As soon as Hanon and the others arrived, they heard deafening cheers.

"Hey, this scene is too embarrassing!" Looking at the scene, Hanon was shocked. A strong man was riding on top of Fulige Mutba, with his hands tightly gripping Mutba's neck. The immense pressure caused Mutba to foam at the mouth. The situation was quite bad.

"It's practically a case of a strong woman locking a man up..." Hanon sighed, "That's why I never use judo morgue techniques!"

In the commentary booth, both the film's creator, She Xiang, and Jerry Tyson were shocked by the scene.

"Masaki Meguro has had Mutba by the neck for a long time! The strongest mercenary on the African continent is in grave danger!"

"That's right, Mutba attacked Meguro's vital points repeatedly, but to no avail!"

"That guy is really strong..." Kanon whispered to Mihono, "Mutba has been struggling very hard and skillfully, but he just can't break free from his opponent's suppression. This Meguro Masaki is a very strong grappling master."

Miho nodded repeatedly, "Oh, I see. It's a pity the match has already started, so I can't bet on Meguro to win..."

Hey, this girl's already blinded by gambling.

Kanon was speechless... This guy isn't my friend, this guy isn't my friend...

Unfortunately, Mihono is Kanon's close friend, so she could only patiently explain, "Don't bet recklessly! Mutba is very strong too."

Sure enough, before Hanon could finish speaking, the audience screamed again. Mutba had repeatedly tried to pierce Meguro's head, but to no avail. So he used two fingers to pierce one of Meguro's eyes.

"Oh, how cruel!" Miho exclaimed in surprise, turning around and throwing herself into Hanon's arms. Mutba destroyed the human body cleanly and decisively, without any hesitation.

He even immediately followed up with another attack, destroying the semicircular canals of Meguro's ear.