In the anime, I am in Kengan, and I am studying abroad in Baki

His comments were clearly filtered by fans, and were naturally questioned.

"If that's what you're saying, Wu Wei is only 18 years old this year, one year younger than Imai Uso. He's also a genius."

"And he defeated that tiger 'Demon King'!"

"The Demon King can even defeat a tiger, the Strangler King or something like that—no one can defeat him!"

Just as they were arguing like this in the audience.

The playing field has been cleared.

The spotlights began to gather, and the host of this competition, Katahara Shoka, entered directly.

"I've kept you waiting for a long time."

As Katahara Megumi's voice resounded throughout the venue, the discussions in the audience gradually subsided.

"Next, the Kengan Fatal Elimination Tournament begins!"

'oh--!'

Following Katahara Shoka's words, the audience seats, which had just quieted down a little, suddenly burst into amazing heat!

Cheers resounded throughout the venue.

"The knockout rounds will last for 5 days. Today is the preliminary round, and there will be a total of 16 matches!"

Katara Saya first talked about the things that everyone was concerned about, and then talked about the key points that needed attention in the venue.

During this period, there was constant cheering and discussion from the audience.

This unparalleled enthusiasm left Eriri, Kasumigaoka, and Shinomiya Kaguya, who were watching this kind of competition for the first time, stunned.

Especially when they saw that a person of the national leader's level was also present and had a few words with them, Eriri put on a perfect fake smile and Shinomiya Kaguya also put on the mask of an ice beauty.

Only Kasumigaoka Utaha showed a side of her that was completely different from her usual calm and talented self.

Embarrassed and reserved.

Only then did she really look like a young person who was less than twenty years old.

Wu Fengshui looked at the three people sitting on his left and smiled because he found it interesting.

“Everything here is very green.”

As for her right...

Before she turned her head, she heard Li Youba's voice.

"Big venue, big people, big game...!"

"As the saying goes, people always strive for higher goals. This is the stage of my dreams!"

"The fighters from the Kengankai can make a lot of money fighting each other!"

Li Youba has completely immersed himself in the lively atmosphere around him, and is even more excited than many of the audience present.

Compared to her, Hayasaka Ai is at the other extreme.

She sat in the third seat to the right of Wu Fengshui with an expressionless face. When she noticed that Wu Fengshui was looking at her, she made a scissors sign to her without changing her expression.

Seeing her like this, Wu Fengshui thought of the information about this maid.

It is said that she is someone who usually watches gory videos to relieve stress. This kind of scene cannot scare her at all.

"...I really don't get stage fright here."

"Not."

Just as Wu Fengshui whispered this, Kato Megumi's voice sounded beside her.

Wow——!

Wu Fengshui was startled by Kato Megumi who suddenly appeared from her senses.

Then she saw this person, whose expression was as calm as Hayasaka Ai's, speaking in a soft voice without any fluctuation.

"This is also my first time watching this kind of game, so I'm a little scared."

"You... don't look scared at all."

Instead, I was scared by you again!

Wu Fengshui is still getting used to Kato Megumi's elusiveness.

On the stage, Katahara Shoka also talked about the things that need attention at the end.

"Well - last but not least, I, Katahara Meka, will be the host!"

"Please give me your guidance!"

"Well, that's all for this opening statement."

"Next is what everyone has been waiting for..."

Having said that, Katahara Meika, who was always smiling and quite calm, took a breath obviously, and then shouted out the next words!

"——The first game begins!"

"Enter the arena, fighters!"

As she spoke, the lights in the conference hall dimmed.

Then the spotlights gathered at the contestant channel on the left, and a figure that didn't look tall walked out surrounded by the light.

"His fighting talent is endless!"

"Although I'm small, I can use my strangle technique to take down any opponent!"

"Can the young Jiu-Jitsu master shine in the opening match of the Knockout Tournament!?"

"Don't be fooled by the cute appearance!"

"Height 171 cm, weight 68 kg!"

"The fighter from the Western Security Guard—Imai Cosmo!"

At the introduction of Katahara Meika, Imai Hiroyuki stepped into the arena and waved to the cheering audience quite skillfully, revealing an extremely healthy smile.

But if you are familiar with him, you can probably tell.

From the moment he stepped onto the stage... no, maybe even before that, most of Imai's attention has been focused on the direction of the other contestant's channel!

It seemed as if hidden in that gloomy darkness was some ferocious beast that humans had never seen before!

If what Imai Kozuki often talked about to Wakatsuki Bushi before, his fear of the game, and what he kept talking about after the fight with Wu Wei, the inhuman oppressive feeling from Wu Wei - none of these had any real feeling.

Then now he could understand what Samurai Wakatsuki meant!

This feeling...

Imai Xiaoyu had been staring at the opposite side for a long time without realizing it, and even the audience noticed his situation.

At this moment, his smile remained unchanged, but his eyes were wide and there was no trace of laughter in them.

no way.

The eyes that filled the entire venue were now focused on him!

He was locked on by the other party!

The moment he noticed this gaze, Imai Xiaoyu found that his hands were shaking uncontrollably!

These hands, which had helped him strangle countless opponents and protected him from powerful enemies many times, seemed to be warning him at this moment, asking him to turn around and run away!

Realizing this, Imai's little universe once again recalled the words of Wakatsuki Samurai.

He took a deep breath and clenched his fists tightly!

Even so, he will win!

To tell why...

There is no deep hatred, nor is the company going bankrupt after losing the game. The reason is very simple, even a little childish.

That is--

He hates losing the most!

......

45. Genius is suppressed

"His strength is unfathomable!"

"His skills are like magic and are beyond comprehension!"

"A martial arts master appears here!"

"He is undoubtedly a strong man!"

"Height: 183cm, Weight: 102kg!"

"A fighter from the Undying River culture—Wu Wei!"

Along with Katahara Ryouka's voice, Wu Wei gradually walked out of the passage.

His eyes were on Imai Koyuro, and he just waved casually in response to the cheers from the audience. He looked far less skilled and generous than Imai Koyuro.

But in fact, anyone can find it.

Compared to the rather nervous Imai, this man was quite relaxed from the very beginning!

Coming to a competition of this level, he feels like he’s back home!

Are you looking down on your opponent?

No.

——He simply didn’t think about the possibility that he might lose!

Imai Kojuro and the vast majority of the fighters watching the fight all thought so.

But Wu Fengshui came to a different conclusion based on his understanding of Wu Wei.

"How could Wu Wei possibly feel stressed from fighting?"

"A strong opponent will probably just make him laugh."

"So if you look at it this way..."

Wu Fengshui looked at the indifferent expression on Wu Wei's face and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

"...Strangling King Imai Cosmo, that's totally unacceptable."

Hearing her words, Li Youba was the first to nod.

Then came Eriri and Shinomiya Kaguya, and then Hayasaka Ai.

Kasumigaoka Utaha saw Wu Wei step into the arena for the first time.

If Wu Wei was as prepared as Imai, she felt that her heart would explode with nervousness.

But now that Wu Wei is like this...I feel at ease!

Even the nervousness caused by meeting an important person was dispelled!

This is what it looks like in the audience.

On the field, Wu Wei also walked to the opposite side of Imai Xiaoyuzhou.

They were standing at a distance from each other. Although they didn't turn their heads to look, they could tell by listening that the referee of this match walked up to them and raised his hand high.

"Game start!"

With this announcement, the atmosphere in the venue once again reached its peak.

Amidst the cheers, Imai Xiaozhou took the lead in launching the attack!

He stepped on the ground with one foot, and his whole body widened the distance between Jin and Wu Wei like a flying arrow, and in the process pressed his center of gravity forward, then raised his fist and launched a series of blows at Wu Wei.