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Actually, the fisherman uncle conceded defeat directly, and Kuroki Gensai went for a walk and then returned to the lounge. He hadn't performed at all on the first day of the decisive match, and was just bored out of his mind. Now, sitting in the lounge, he actually felt like drinking alone.

“Okubo Naoya, Kano Aya... I’ll only be able to meet such strong opponents in the finals. I’m really itching to have a match.”

On the field, Okubo's "beating" of Gana continued. Just as Kuroki said, his agile tactics kept Gana from finding his rhythm, causing him to make repeated mistakes on both offense and defense, and he was suppressed by Okubo in various ways. When Gana threw a straight punch, Okubo seized the opportunity, pounced on him, grabbed Gana's waist, and slammed him behind him. But this was not the end. Okubo then raised his thigh and used all his strength to deliver a "soccer kick" to Gana's head.

With a kick, Kana Aya rolled away into the distance, landing face down on the ground, motionless.

Blood gushed out, staining the earth red.

"This, this..." Sheka on the commentary platform was stunned: "Dead? The Fang of Metsudo... is dead? Has the time finally come for the Fang to be defeated?"

Everyone was shocked. Some were amazed by Okubo's strength, some were surprised by the defeat of Metsudo no Kiba, and some were urgently calling out for Okubo. It was Himuro Ryo who had come to the sidelines to watch the game.

Himuro, a friend Okubo made during the final match, is reminding him: "Keep chasing! Don't stop, Okubo! The match isn't over yet. Your opponent is that Kiba, you can't underestimate him..."

Okubo glanced at Himuro and sighed inwardly, "You've got it wrong, Himuro. I didn't underestimate him. On the contrary, after fighting him in person, I know better than anyone how powerful this monster is. Just now, my soccer kick..." Thinking of this, Okubo slowly said, "As expected, I didn't manage to knock you out. I was just wondering why the feel was off."

Across from Okubo, Kano Aki stood up once again.

"Ah, this is it... the familiar recipe, the familiar taste." In the stands, Kanon truly witnessed Ghana's "transformation" this time.

"It seems that this is Gana's full power!" Kanon wasn't familiar with Kiba's new state, after all, Gana's "transformation" had only appeared briefly during the battle with Nitoku. However, after examining Gana, Kanon noticed another problem: "Speaking of which, is this Fang of Metsudo really not a tortoise? It's too durable!"

That's right, even though Okubo Naoya, as the world's top fighting champion, launched a fierce attack for quite a while, Kana Aki was still basically unharmed!

"A monster..." That was Kanon's comment on Gana.

Could it be that Kanon is also a cheater with "cheat codes" like Kanon?

No, Okubo Naoya had already noticed something amiss.

"I have a good understanding of my own striking power. After taking a full hit from my attack, no one can stand up again! So the only explanation is... Gana used a force-absorbing technique!"

"At the moment of attack, his whole body relaxed, dispersing the impact to various parts, thus protecting his vitals." Okubo took a deep breath: "So, he can sense and deal with my attacks? This has never happened before... This is really interesting, Kano Aya, you are indeed a monster worth defeating... Huh?"

Just as Okubo was filled with fighting spirit and ready to fight again, Kano Aki rushed over first, even faster than before. Okubo's attacks were indeed ineffective against him!

"Good!" Okubo reacted quickly and was about to launch a combination attack, but this time Kana was faster than him. Before Okubo could make a move, Kana's fist had already struck.

Okubo blocked the punch, but his wrist immediately went numb—Gana's attacks were extremely fierce, something Okubo knew from the beginning, which was why he had been avoiding direct confrontation. But now that his evasion had failed, he could only continue to endure Gana's onslaught.

"Oh no, once I get into his rhythm, I'm just going to get beaten up..." Okubo's situation took a sharp turn for the worse, and he was about to lose control. The situation was extremely critical.

Just when he was at his wit's end, Okubo suddenly noticed that Kano's punch had revealed a slight opening.

"The opportunity has come!" Okubo immediately launched an attack, attempting to seize this only chance to win.

Unfortunately, he was wrong; it wasn't an opportunity, but a trap.

Okubo's attack was fast, but Kano's movements were even faster, because he had already anticipated Okubo's attack route. As Okubo tried to grab Kano's arm, Kano's other fist came flying and hit Okubo's head.

The mind is the body's vital organ; monsters like Ghana, who could withstand relentless attacks without collapsing, are extremely rare, and Okubo was not one of them...

A gloomy sky, a tilted perspective—this is Okubo's last memory.

The outcome is decided!

Section 163, Chapter 161: The Party Dinner

"What a fantastic battle!" Kanon stood up and stretched her body. The battle between Metsudou no Kiba and Okubo was truly amazing, and it showed her something wonderful.

"There are still a few rounds left in the competition. Let's observe him a bit more. Ghana is a mysterious and unpredictable guy. His expression after transforming is really scary... But his martial ethics are okay. He's not a bad person."

Yes, after knocking Okubo unconscious with one blow, Kano Aki took the opportunity to throw him to the ground. Then, he raised his arm high, but stopped just before smashing it into Okubo's face, not following his instincts or inertia to attack. This is how he saved Okubo's life.

With the outcome decided, the king of the world of mixed martial arts was ultimately no match for the emperor of the underworld's martial arts tournament, but their clash was arguably the most technically demanding battle of the first round.

Next, we need to prepare for the second round of the competition.

"Ah, Kanon, how did you get hurt?" Miho noticed Kanon's arrow wound only now. As mentioned before, the wound wasn't serious; it had only bled a little. Miho had been focused on the match, and Kanon hadn't mentioned it until now.

"It's nothing." Although she was a girl, Hanon had the heart of a man, and besides, this injury was indeed not serious.

Speaking of her injury, Hanon plans to go to the infirmary again. She heard that Mogi Robinson was saved by Eiichi, and she hasn't visited him yet. Eiichi almost died in the competition, so she should also send her regards. Of course, she should do so in Hanon's name, not in the way that she appears cold to the outside world as "Flavor Sander".

However, when Kanon and Miho dried their wigs and returned to the infirmary, the first person they encountered was not Eiichi, Mokichi, or Garuda, but Naoya Okubo, who had just been defeated.

Himuro and Kaneda stood around their friend, looking melancholy, but neither of them spoke, unsure how to offer comfort...

The fighting champion is torn between his inner demons and his own conscience, facing the greatest crisis of his life.

“Until the middle of the game, I could still keep up with his moves and counter his attacks, but later his speed and judgment were completely elevated to a higher level…” Okubo’s hands were trembling as the battle replayed in his mind, and he finally came to the conclusion: “That guy… evolved during the match! How can we defeat such a monster…”

Himuro and the others sighed inwardly, and even Kanon, who had just entered the room, fell silent.

Ever since witnessing the battle between Metsudo's Fang and Nito, Kanon had deliberately investigated the matter. As the fifth-generation "Metsudo's Fang," Kanon rarely actually took lives in the tournament, with a fatality rate far lower than the previous four warriors named "Fang." However, this didn't mean Kanon was less powerful or ferocious than them; on the contrary, fighting Kanon was far more dangerous than fighting anyone else.

Kano Aki remains undefeated in the Kengan tournament, having fought over 150 matches. Among these numerous opponents, very few have managed to recover and continue their martial arts journey. He doesn't kill the body, but rather the fighting spirit of the fighter. His extraordinary strength is deeply ingrained in his opponents' hearts, destroying their confidence. He is a true fighter with teeth.

Unable to bear watching Okubo struggle any longer, Kanon briefly visited Mogi Robinson, exchanged a few words with Elena, and then left the infirmary with Miho.

As she entered the corridor, Miho was still shaken by Okubo's "horrible state": "That was truly terrifying, Kanon, you..."

"Don't worry, I won't become like that." Uh, what Kanon wanted to say was that compared to the cosmos Imai she had witnessed today, Okubo seemed to be in pretty good shape. She believed that this tough guy could pull himself together!

As for Kanon herself, she was quite confident. Having already watched two matches of the Amenohaku no Kiba, Kanon's image in her mind was becoming more and more concrete. Although he was still an incredibly formidable opponent, he was no longer so unapproachable.

"More than whether I'll lose confidence after being beaten by Ghana, I'm curious to know who's stronger, Ghana or Master Kuroki... It's a pity they won't meet until the finals, but I'll definitely prevent that from happening—I'll definitely get a spot in the finals!"

"Yes, yes, I have faith in you, Kanon. You said you could make it to the finals, and you definitely can!" Miho had absolute trust in Kanon. "By the way, where did Dr. Ei and the others go?"

Yes, where did Yingchu and Garuda go?

Emmm, they've all gone back to their rooms to prepare for the banquet later.

That's right, there's a party tonight. According to the schedule of the elimination tournament, there will be a day of rest after the first round before the second round, and another day of rest after the second round. The final day of the tournament will simultaneously complete the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.

On the first day of the elimination tournament, sixteen fierce battles came to an end, and half of the contestants were eliminated. Among them were top-notch fighters like Okubo who were unfortunately defeated, young men like Imai Kosuke who lost their fighting spirit after a crushing defeat, fighters like Rito and the Fisherman Uncle who surrendered without even making a move, and even Meguro Masaki who died in battle.

The sixteen matches were thrilling and dramatic, undoubtedly a global ode to martial arts, filled with both sorrow and passion, leaving the audience deeply moved and eager for a large-scale party to soothe their emotions and release their passion.

Of course, most of the conversation at the party revolved around the winners, since the losers are a thing of the past, and only the winners have a future and hope.

"Dude, who do you think will win in the second round?" This was the line most of the audience members said at the party.

As for the answer to the question, a thousand people will have a thousand different opinions.

"Flavor vs. Mikazuki, Akoya vs. Tokita, Sawada vs. Kuroki, Mutaba vs. Sekibayashi Jun... The battles in the upper half of the bracket are fierce! Except for the third match where Sawada was injured and Kuroki was very stable, the other matches look very interesting!"

"The upper half of the bracket is intense? Heh, that's because you haven't seen the lower half of the bracket yet. Wakatsuki vs. Julius, Wu Lei'an vs. Adam, First Meeting vs. Bando, Gaolang vs. Ghana, I guess only Lei'an is a sure thing, the other matches are really hard to predict..."

"Forget it, I'll be more careful with my bets the day after tomorrow. I'll only bet on Kuroki and Raian to win, and make some safe money."

"Haha, buddy, you're so conservative. I'm a radical. It's a fool not to spend money. I'm betting on all eight games!"

The party unfolded amidst this lively atmosphere of discussion. With many dignitaries from various countries in attendance, the banquet was even larger than that on the Kengan, with tens of thousands of people taking their seats, filling the gladiatorial arena's banquet hall. The hall was brightly lit and bustling with activity in the dark.

"Hey, who's that?" After discussing for a while, someone suddenly noticed a beautiful girl. The girl had a gentle expression but a cold temperament. Standing in the crowd, she was like a red plum blossom in the snow, which made her stand out and attract people's attention.

Someone who had attended the Kengan party explained, "Oh, that's Ms. Kanon from Motorbike Head Motorbike, the heiress of a big company."

After the insider explained, the listeners remembered Kanon firmly, both in awe of her identity and admiring her charm.

As the "focus of attention" at the banquet, Kanon, who had played several matches that day, was only thinking: "This party is no good, why are they only serving drinks and not food? I'm starving!"

Author's Note: Just think, Kanon didn't eat anything all day... poor thing.

Section 164, Chapter 162: The New Rules

Of course, even the rich are human. They get hungry if they don't eat, and they feel pain if they get beaten. Soon, the staff of the film source company served up countless delicacies, and the banquet was successfully held in the form of a buffet, solving everyone's hunger problem.

"Um, Kanon, please eat slowly." Miho looked at Kanon, who was wolfing down her food, and felt a little frightened.

After transmigrating, Hanon underwent etiquette training from Ito's old butler (Ito: I haven't appeared in a long time). Her eating posture was absolutely elegant. However, she was too hungry and accelerated her pace, causing the food in front of her to disappear rapidly. In a flash, she ate more than half a bowl of steak, which shocked the waiter next to her.

You can't judge a book by its cover. Hanon is clearly a slender and tall girl, yet she can eat so much. Look at the young waiter's bewildered expression; he'll probably be traumatized by pretty women from now on...

Eating quickly has its advantages; Hanon quickly solved her hunger problem and could then carefully observe her surroundings.

Well, although there were many people attending the banquet, many key figures were absent, such as the group from Toyo Electric Power, Rino and Mikazuki from Golden Entertainment, Kiryu Setsuna, the fighter from Imperial Sakura Academy, Hiyama Shunka and Aguya Kiyoaki from Wakasakura Life... Togo Daitou from Iwami Heavy Industries was there, but Mutba was not. Kanon knew that he must be "eating" in his room.

Similarly, Kirito Takakaze was also at the banquet, but Gensai Kuroki did not attend.

"Kane, your performance today... was not bad." The proud Kirito finally couldn't help but praise Kanon. Kanon, who received praise from her uncle, felt a warmth in her heart. The affirmation of her family was naturally more powerful than the praise of others.

"Hehe, it's alright." Hanon scratched her head and gave the classic reply.

"Um, why isn't Master Kuroki here?"

Qieji snorted: "Top experts always have to stay calm and vigilant, unlike you who got cocky after winning one game! The competition the day after tomorrow is going to be a tough one. Yu Lei's speed is a mountain. Can you overcome it?"

"Thunder Control..." Hanon thought for a moment, "He's a decent opponent, but I'm confident!"

"That confidence is good. You... take care of yourself." Kiri had also witnessed the battle between Mikage and Passain. Mikage Zero was indeed a very strong warrior. Unexpectedly, Kanon's attitude towards him was quite relaxed. Kiri didn't know how to answer for a moment. He gave a few simple instructions and then turned to leave the banquet hall to meet up with Kuroki.

At this moment, Mikazuki and Kurakichi Rino are enjoying some alone time on the beach.

However, the topic of their conversation was anything but romantic. Yu Lei gazed at the waves under the moonlight and spoke in a deep voice.

"Flavor Sander is a very strong person."

"Yes, that's right." Rino remained calm and collected, as if everything her lover said was true: "Even Zero can't handle it?"

"...It's difficult." After calmly analyzing the situation, Yu Lei gave an answer that even he himself didn't want to believe, but it was the truth: "Although I have an advantage in speed, it's not enough. That person's resilience is very high, and his attack power is also strong enough. To be honest, my chances of winning are even smaller."

Yu Lei straightened up: "If we want to guarantee victory the day after tomorrow, Rino, I need your help."

Rino stared at Mikazuki for a long time, but finally gave in to her lover's stubbornness: "...Fine, it seems there's no use in trying to persuade you." She took a deep breath: "Only once, and I will use my 'ability' on you then."

"Thank you. With your help, I'm sure I can defeat Flavo!"

Ahem, at this moment, "Flavor" is engaged in the second round of battle in the banquet hall—and the battle for food.