Super Fighting Tokyo.

"I don't care!"

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……

Fighting Spirit Martial Arts Hall, after lunch.

Rito had just finished his outdoor rock climbing training and came to the Fighting Spirit Martial Arts Hall for his afternoon routine weight training.

Maruk was also there.

"call--!"

After finishing several sets of deadlifts, Rito felt great and called out to Maruk, "Hey, wanna go for a sparring match this afternoon?"

Just as Maruk was about to agree, Shiraki Cheng, who arrived later, spoke up, "The arena this afternoon has been booked."

"Huh? That's rare."

Rito couldn't help but wonder, "It needs to be reserved? Are there many people who need it? Who?"

"Brother Li, you have too many questions!"

Shiraki wiped his sweat with a towel, hydrating himself as he laughed, "I don't know the specifics, but it'll definitely be a lot of fun!"

"..."

This made people even more confused.

Fortunately, his doubts were soon answered.

In the afternoon, two taxis arrived and stopped in front of the Fighting Spirit Martial Arts Hall, and eight people got out.

—They are all martial arts practitioners.

Among them is the familiar Retsukai-oh.

There were also two people Bai Mucheng knew: Guo Haihuang and Li Haiwang, the "Yaoyingquan" (Medicine Hard Fist).

In addition, there are five other martial arts masters who are known as the Sea Kings.

"...Whoa!?"

The sudden influx of people was truly unexpected for Bai Mucheng, but he also enjoyed the lively atmosphere, so he was both surprised and delighted.

On the second and third floors, Wu Fengshui and You Sha peeked out from the windows to greet the visiting Lie Haiwang.

"..."

Sun Haiwang walked at the front.

The shiny metal rings he wore on all ten fingers caught Maruk's attention; he thought they were incredibly cool.

"I see."

Sun Haiwang took a deep breath and looked around. "The smell here is wonderful."

He walked into the courtyard, looked down at the outer arena, then bent down and grabbed a handful of sand, letting it fall through his fingers.

He said casually, "It's vibrant, smells of blood, and has the marks of a battle. It doesn't look like an ordinary gym, but a martial arts arena."

Retsukai nodded, pursing his lips. "That's exactly right."

……

……

Rito stood on the outdoor corridor, watching from a distance.

Bai Mucheng stepped forward, shook hands with the elderly Guo Haihuang, greeted Li Haiwang, and finally nodded to Lie Haiwang.

The other five aquamans all took notice.

This "martial arts gym owner" was very good-looking, and his physique and the scars on his hands showed that he had extraordinary fighting experience.

Not just him—

The blond-haired boy watching from the side of the corridor, and the robust yet bewildered young man beside him, both possessed remarkable presences.

"Hehe, just what I wanted!"

Sun Haiwang pursed his lips and smiled slightly, "So, Lie, who do you plan to have us fight? This Bai Mucheng? Or the other two?"

"..."

Retsu no Haiwang did not reply.

At this moment, everyone noticed that Retsukai had already taken a step and steadily walked onto the sand arena, casually moving his body.

Clearly, Retsu Kaioh was already prepared for battle!

"As expected, the Sea King Retsukai, who comes from the prestigious Hakurinji Temple, is going to take the stage in person!"

Sun Haiwang shrugged. "So, who are you going to fight?"

"I don't care!"

Retsukai responded in a deep voice.

"Who to fight is something I have to decide, and it's something you all have to consider, but it's not something we can discuss together."

"The truth is very simple and straightforward: I want to fight this battle. You can think about it yourselves."

He looked seriously at the five Sea King guests and said earnestly, "This is 'street combat'!"

"..."

Retsu's words exuded a shocking sense of pressure, causing the five sea kings to fall into a brief silence, unable to make a decision for a moment.

Then, Sun Haiwang shook his head with his hands on his hips, "Well then, shall I go first?"

Retsu Kaioh, of course, didn't care.

He turned to look at Bai Mucheng, "Please, I'd like to trouble you to be the referee."

"Great, fantastic!"

Shiramu grinned and strode to the edge of the arena. He then gestured for the two "Sea Kings" to step onto the stage.

The other four Sea Kings gathered outside the arena to watch.

Guo Haihuang and Li Haiwang went to the outdoor corridor and found a more comfortable spot.

"..."

Bai Mucheng asked for the title of Sun Haiwang, then raised his hand and introduced it to the audience with a smile.

"Practice battle—"

"Jeet Kune Do's Son Kai-oh, VS. Hakurinji's Retsu Kai-oh."

"..."

As they spoke, the two sea kings stood facing each other.

Sun Haiwang had taken off his shirt, revealing a muscular physique with clearly defined lines, exuding an extraordinary sense of power.

"A prestigious family, Bailin Temple..."

Sun Haiwang muttered to himself.

Suddenly, he noticed that the Sea King was staring at his hands, his gaze fixed on the ten metal rings on his ten fingers.

"Heh, are you really concerned about my rings? Worried they might be my weapons?"

Retsukai remained unfazed. "I don't care."

"..."

Sun Haiwang remained silent, but slowly raised his hands, spread his fingers, and faced Lie Haiwang with his palms, showing them to the audience.

Immediately, Sun Haiwang clenched his fists, tightening his grip with all ten fingers.

Sizzle...

Under the impact of Sun Haiwang's powerful grip, the ten metal rings made a crisp sound, then tore apart one after another and fell from his hand!

"look--"

Sun Haiwang showed Lie Haiwang his empty hands, saying, "My grip strength can't even withstand a metal ring."

Retsukai no Okita remained unfazed.

In the distance, Rito scratched his head, puzzled.

Sun Haiwang continued, "It has been seven years since I received the title of Haiwang, and now I am breaking the seal for the first time!"

"I will clench my fist with these ten fingers and punch with all my might!!"

"Lie, you—"

Before he could finish speaking, Lie Haiwang suddenly squatted down and stomped his feet hard on the sandy ground, creating a loud "boom".

Retsukai shouted, "Break!"

This shout startled Sun Haiwang, who instinctively raised his hand to block, his previous composure completely gone.

"..."

Sun Haiwang was immediately annoyed and was about to speak when he saw Lie Haiwang smile faintly.

Swish!

Suddenly, Lie Haiwang stepped forward, stretched out his right hand, and grabbed Sun Haiwang's left hand.

The two intertwined their fingers, holding each other tightly until their hands were clasped, but neither exerted any force.

"—!"

Sun Haiwang was startled.

Li Haiwang, the "Medicine Hard Fist" who was watching from the sidelines, asked in surprise, "Does Lie want to decide the winner by grip strength?"

"Ready?"

Shiraki raised his right hand high and quickly brought it down, shouting, "Fight—!!"

"..."