Super Fighting Tokyo.

Upon hearing this, Shiraki Cheng and Kokai Heihachi exchanged a smile, both understanding what Tenma Hope meant.

"No, my fighter tonight is someone else."

Gu Haiping shook his head and said with a smile, "After all, providing sponsorship for the Douhun Martial Arts Academy is a business investment that has already been decided."

"With the Nogi Group acting as a go-between, and the Fighting Spirit Martial Arts School having good potential, I have no reason to refuse!"

This pharmaceutical and medical tycoon speaks quite kindly—at least to his friends.

"The underworld has been quite restless lately. Having more allies is always a good thing. I've heard there are even escaped prisoners and criminal organizations entering the country. It's terrifying..."

Kouhai Heihachi smiled and tried to explain to Tenma.

"In short, tonight's match between Douhun Martial Arts Academy and Guhai Pharmaceutical's Kengan will determine the quantity of sponsored equipment and medicines, as well as future cooperation, such as whether the purchase price will remain preferential in the long term."

"That's something you can't find anywhere else on the market—a really good price."

"However, given the background of the Kengan Tournament, even if the supply price is far below the market price, the shareholders or other partner companies will not say much."

At this point, Gu Haiping suddenly changed the subject and placed his hand on Bai Mucheng's shoulder.

"That being said, Brother Shiraki, as a long-time member of the Kengan Association, it's impossible for me to throw a match, let alone deliberately hold back. Don't let your guard down!"

Gu Haiping patted Shiramu Cheng on the back, looking very expectant.

"Tonight, the fighter representing Guhai Pharmaceuticals is a 'skilled fighter' who just left Yanmei Heavy Industries."

"—【Ultimate Fist】Hong Xiaohu!"

"Although he can't compare to my family's 'Fierce Tiger,' he is still an excellent boxer with a record of 35 wins and 1 loss."

"His only defeat was in the 12th match, against [Fang of Destroyed Hall]. Hong is one of the few fighters who can ignite a desire for revenge against [Fang]."

In conclusion—

Koukai Heihachi raised his eyes and glanced at Shiraki Sei. "Brother Shiraki, if you lose, I'm going to laugh at Nogi's poor judgment of character!"

"Haha," Bai Mucheng grinned and said leisurely, "Not bad, fantastic!"

……

……

A little further away on one side of the venue, in the athletes' lounge.

A handsome, well-built boxer is warming up before a match.

He is none other than Hong Xiaohu, a master of the [Extreme Intent Fist]!

At this moment, Hong Xiaohu wore a smile, but there was not a trace of goodwill on his face.

How could he not see through Kokai Heihachi's thoughts?

To actually substitute himself for that "Tiger" in a "friendly match" where the outcome is irrelevant is clearly an underestimation of his own abilities!

Since that's the case—

Kill him!

Hong Xiaohu gritted his teeth, his face contorted in a ferocious grimace.

He was determined to kill his opponent tonight, then kill that "fierce tiger," and finally take revenge on "the Fang of Annihilation"!

"..."

Squeak!

As I was pondering, the door to the lounge was suddenly pushed open slowly.

Huh? It's not match time yet, is it?

Hong Xiaohu turned his head and saw a white man's profile peeking out, with messy short blond hair and a very special pointed ear with black markings.

"..."

The white man's eyes darted around, locking onto Hong Xiaohu inside the room, and he uttered a hoarse, mocking voice.

“DIE YOBBO…”

Chapter 114 Conflict and Intruders

The number of people in the boxing gym gradually increased.

There were about one or two hundred people gathered around the open arena, discussing the two matches that night with their friends, and the atmosphere was getting heated.

In a corner not far from the arena, Furuhachi Kou, Shiraki Sei, and others waited for the first match to begin.

Shiramu Cheng casually took off his shoes and shirt and sat up on the spot to warm up before the match.

Tenma, wanting to observe this scene, crossed his arms and tilted his head to indicate, "This boxing gym should have a rest area. Why don't you go warm up over there, Shiraki-kun? It'll be quieter and easier to concentrate."

"No need."

Bai Mucheng stood on tiptoe and flexed his wrists. "I like the lively atmosphere, and the atmosphere here is just right."

Tenma nodded helplessly, noticing that Shiraki's muscles were gradually getting into the zone, and couldn't help but exclaim, "To be able to concentrate on warming up in this kind of environment, that's an absurd level of focus..."

"After all, the 'brain' is very special!"

Sakurai Anne laughed happily, "Although we can't cut it open to see, they can still investigate during the physical exam, right? I heard from Nozomi that the Fighting Spirit Martial Arts Gym has other interesting bodies? I'm really looking forward to it!"

Tianma, feeling utterly helpless, warned his childhood friend, "You rascal, be careful you don't end up in jail one day..."

"..."

As they were talking, the Kengan Association referee stepped onto the ring.

The first match is about to begin!

The referee waved his hand, signaling the two competitors to enter the ring from either side.

Firstly, it was none other than the [Executioner] Kiyoaki Aguya, whom they had met before, wearing shorts and a white taekwondo uniform, representing "Wakaki Life" in the battle;

The other was a lean Russian, wearing only shorts, and a fighter belonging to the "Lake Hill Market Joint Stock Company".

"...Wow, both of them are famous players!"

Miya Hana stood on tiptoe to look and couldn't help but exclaim, "That Russian is Ivan Kalayev—a kickboxer who has recently made a name for himself."

"I heard that guy's 'high kick' can even break a concrete pillar, which earned him the nickname 'Death Scythe'."

"And the other one... is also someone I know, but unfortunately Yihua isn't here; he's working overtime today."

Miya Hana explained with a smile, "I heard Kazuka mention that when she was still in police academy, she greatly respected a senior member of the Metropolitan Police Department's SWAT team."

"It must be him, right? Akoya Kiyoaki..."

“Although we haven’t been in much contact lately, Yihua still talks about it occasionally, so I don’t remember it wrong.”

Miya Kana clapped her hands, moved closer to Tenma Nozomi, and said happily:

"So, today's match between 'the respected senior Yi Hua' and 'a famous kickboxer' is sure to be a very exciting one!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Pegasus Nozomi paused, frowned, and asked, "Will it be exciting...?"

Miya Kana was taken aback. "What?"

Tenma wanted to keep his eyes wide open and observe both sides in the ring. "That 'senior' whom Ichika respected—Aguya Kiyoaki—is far stronger than that kickboxer."

His instincts as an underground fighter sent a strong warning through him, causing him to break out in a cold sweat and his pupils to tremble slightly. "That guy is unfathomable..."

"...Huh?"

Miya Hana was taken aback and looked at the ring in surprise.

As the two were speaking, the referee raised his right hand and shouted:

"【Executioner】Aguya Kiyoaki, yes, 【Death Scythe】Ivan Kalayev."

"ready, go!"

"..."

However, contrary to expectations, the situation did not develop as Tianma had hoped.

After the match began, Kiyoaki Aguya took the lead in assuming a defensive stance, with his right fist at his waist, his left arm raised, and his fist clenched and pointing vertically upwards.

His left arm is like a riot shield, while his right arm is like a police baton!

"It's an arrest technique!"

Tianma frowned. "I heard Yihua say that it was developed by the Metropolitan Police Department. It is a technique that specializes in restraining and suppressing opponents. It was created based on boxing, swordsmanship, and cane techniques, and even includes weapon techniques."

"But..." Hope asked, puzzled, "Given such a large difference in strength, why defend first instead of ending the battle quickly?"

"..."

As they were talking, the kickboxer named "Ivan" had already launched the first attack.

As expected, it was a series of high kicks, each strike delivered with full force, enough to break an ordinary person's cervical spine.

Bang bang bang!

A series of muffled thuds followed.

Despite the incredibly swift kicks, they were all blocked by Aguya's left forearm, failing to injure him in the slightest.

"It's as strong as steel..."

Tenma wanted to be sure his eyes weren't wrong, "So what exactly made him deliberately prolong the battle?"

"..."

"Haha, you have a good eye, little girl!"

Standing nearby, Gu Hai Heiba, the chairman of Gu Hai Pharmaceuticals, heard Tianma Xiwang's doubts and couldn't help but praise him.

"To be able to see so many details on just the first time watching a match is truly remarkable insight."

"Since we're not competitors, it won't hurt to tell you..."