Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

Chapter 326 Reporters Are Crazy Too
"Aren't most competitions about competing for the best in the world? Why is it given a somewhat strange name like 'Second in the World'?" the reporter continued to ask.

The reporter did not specify who should answer the question, but Lin Yuan was definitely not in a position to answer it himself.

You can't just stand up and say, "I'm the strongest, I'm number one in the world, and you guys are only worthy of second place after fighting each other, right?"
This seems too LOW.

Lin Yuan turned his head and looked up at Quan Zhaizhi.

The old swordsman immediately understood. He picked up the microphone and said, "Because of Teacher Lin Yuan's presence, we believe he is the undisputed number one in the world. This kendo tournament can only determine the second best."

"Of course, I also know that there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. The winner of the Kendo Martial Arts Tournament will have the opportunity to challenge Teacher Lin Yuan."

"If someone wants to prove themselves, Teacher Lin Yuan will never let them down, and will even encourage such behavior."

"For this reason, Mr. Lin Yuan has prepared a special prize of $1 million to reward the challenger who can defeat him."

When Ueizumi Saisao announced the amount of the prize, the scene, which had been filled with whispers, fell completely silent.

As if someone had pressed the mute button, the camera flash that had been flashing from time to time also completely stopped.

The reporters at the scene couldn't believe their ears.

"Mr. Kamiizumi, can I confirm again? The bonus you mentioned is $1 million, correct?"

He pronounced the word "dollar" very clearly.

"Of course, it's US dollars! The amount is also 1 million. You heard it right." Kamiizumi Saisao answered solemnly.

After getting confirmation from Kamiizumi Sainao, all the reporters at the scene felt like they were going crazy.

Although the materials distributed to reporters in advance stated the prize money that the contestants could receive:
The champion will receive $500 million, the runner-up $200 million, the third place $100 million, and the top 10 will each receive $10.

To be honest, this prize amount is already very attractive, enough to drive kendo enthusiasts around the world and even fighters in other fields crazy.

But I didn’t expect that there would be an even more exciting hidden bonus?
The amount is as high as 1 million US dollars?
There has never been any sports event in the world that can directly give such a huge prize to the winner.

This is a sky-high bonus that is enough to make someone step into the wealthy class in one step!

When the reporters heard the amount of the bonus, their eyes turned red.

Originally, they felt good about themselves, thinking that as an elite journalist, they were also part of the elite class, had a decent job and a good income, and they had a sense of superiority.

But when I learned about this huge bonus, I couldn't help but think: How much money can a reporter make? If only I knew kendo, with this bonus, my whole family would never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of their lives.

He completely forgot that the prerequisite for getting the money was to defeat Lin Yuan.

At this moment, everyone's brains were stunned by the huge bonus, and they forgot how terrifying Lin Yuan was.

Combined with what Lin Yuan said in his answer just now: there is no restriction on nationality, no requirement for kendo level, as long as you are not too young or too old, you can participate in the competition after paying the basic registration fee.

Isn't that hope for everyone?

What if, even with a one in a hundred thousand chance, I could win that huge prize? Reporters can practice swordsmanship too. Everyone has a chance!
The reporter from the Yomiuri Shimbun immediately raised his hand and asked, "Excuse me, are the only weapons allowed in the competition katanas?"

Lin Yuan nodded and replied, "That's indeed the case for this current competition. We will provide standard competition katanas to the contestants."

"Are there any technical requirements or restrictions?" This question was asked by a reporter from the Mainichi Shimbun.

Lin Yuan replied, "No, we don't require the use of standardized kendo techniques. Our kendo tournament is a practical one, and the only goal is to win.

So no matter what style you use, it doesn't matter. We welcome kendo enthusiasts from all over the world, and even enthusiasts from other martial arts fields, to participate in the competition."

"By the way, this kendo competition is just my initial attempt. If the effect is good, I will try to hold other weapons competitions such as swordsmanship competitions and swordsmanship competitions in this form in the future. The purpose is to promote industry exchanges and promote the development of martial arts." Lin Yuan said again.

It may seem a bit abrupt to add this sentence at this time, but Lin Yuan’s purpose is very clear, which is to reveal his subsequent plans.

On the one hand, this can attract the attention of a wider group of people, and on the other hand, it will also reduce the vigilance of the Japanese kendo community: after all, what Lin Yuan wants to hold is a practical competition of various weapon types, and it is not just for kendo alone.

After hearing Lin Yuan's answer, the reporters in the audience began to ask questions and discuss:
"This is crazy! With such a huge bonus, it's bound to be a huge hit once it's broadcasted as news material! I bet this is my best news release this year."

"Huh? You're still thinking about the news effect? ​​You're really dedicated. Don't you even consider the prize money? I'm tempted! I want to sign up too!"

"Yes, Lin Yuan said there are no restrictions on the use of any techniques. You don't need to learn those time-consuming and laborious sword moves to participate in the competition!"

"Ah, I got carried away at first, too. But when I calmed down and thought about it, how could $1 million be so easy to earn? At least not for an office geek like me who doesn't know any kendo at all."

"Even if you can't earn $1 million, the million-dollar bonuses for the top three are still very attractive! Aren't you tempted?"

"Calm down, we're reporters! If we really go to the competition, we might not even make it past the preliminaries!"

"That's really annoying! Is it too late to learn now? I think there's still plenty of time."

"Don't try to challenge the professionalism of others in making a living with your hobby. What's more, it's not even a hobby. You just love money."

At this point, the Asahi Shimbun reporter, acting as a "shill," raised his hand again and asked, "I'd like to ask the three teachers, will you participate in this kendo tournament?"

Upon hearing this question, all the reporters present once again focused their attention on the stage.

As we all know, although these Japanese kendo masters usually practice against each other, it is not a fight in the true sense of the word.

If the three masters really participated in the Kendo tournament, although they would definitely be better fighters than ordinary people, considering their performance, they might not get very good results.

This kind of behavior, which is likely to cause loss of face and is not worth the cost, should not be done, right?

How many martial arts masters have had their reputations ruined after personally engaging in actual combat?

The three swordsmen on the stage exchanged glances before Ueizumi Saisunao picked up the microphone and said, "All three of us will participate."

(End of this chapter)