Super Fighting Tokyo.

There was no cheering, not even a whisper.

Only one thing...

The showdown is finally about to begin.

It's about to begin, witness an "extraordinary" battle!

……

……

On the arena.

[The Demon Spear] Kuroki Gensai, and [Peerless Under Heaven] Miyamoto Musashi—

They wore similar martial arts uniforms, but their auras were vastly different.

The two stood facing each other on either side of the Azure Dragon and the White Tiger, and fell into a brief silence.

And the first to break the silence was, as expected, —

he.

Miyamoto Musashi.

"So……"

Musashi stared wide-eyed at Kuroki with a blank expression, as if discussing a trivial matter, and calmly said:

"There's no point in delaying any longer."

"We are unarmed men, let's hurry and decide the outcome in the shortest time possible."

"..."

After saying that, Musashi stepped forward, placing his bamboo boots firmly on the sand, and walked step by step into the arena, heading straight for Kuroki.

Kuroki remained unfazed and took a step forward, slowly approaching Musashi.

Snap, snap, snap, snap...

As footsteps echoed, the two drew closer and closer, walking step by step toward the very center of the arena.

But suddenly, Kuroki Gensai stopped in his tracks.

click, click, click...

Miyamoto Musashi remained expressionless and continued walking forward.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Kuroki Gensai assumed a fighting stance.

Lean your right side forward, with your right toes touching the ground and your left foot firmly planted on the ground.

With fingers together and palms tilted upwards, raise your right hand forward and place your left hand behind your waist.

It is the "Neko-stand" of the Kaien-ryu Karate!

However, compared to usual, this time, Kuroki's stance was more "reserved," and he even proactively reduced his air superiority range.

"..."

Finally, Miyamoto Musashi, who had been motionless, walked up to Kuroki Gensai and stood still.

No, that's not right.

Upon closer inspection, Miyamoto Musashi was not motionless, but rather stood in an invincible, relaxed posture, just like in the portrait that has been passed down through generations!

That alone exudes an aura of unparalleled power!

"..."

The two were less than half a meter apart, and Kuroki could even touch Miyamoto Musashi's chest with just a slight forward extension of his right fingertip!

It was at this moment that the two people's height and weight presented the most direct comparison.

Kuroki Gensai —

Height 185cm, weight 100kg.

In terms of physical stats alone, Kuroki isn't in the exaggerated category; he can only be described as robust. However, he gives off a feeling of solidity, like a mountain.

Thick eyebrows, a full beard, and a head of short, black, stiff hair.

In addition, the rough skin and knuckles on his hands and feet, as well as his sharp and determined gaze, all emphasized the "gravity" of this man!

In contrast, Miyamoto Musashi—

He appears to be over 190cm tall, but he has a slightly hunched back and bent knees, making him look a bit short.

His weight must be over 100kg!

He had long, black hair that hung loosely down his back, incredibly muscular, with a slightly bluish tinge to his face, prominent cheekbones, and the features of a leopard's head and tiger's eyes.

His eyes transcended the category of "fierce"; they seemed to possess a tangible power, as if they could capture one's soul, like an abyss!

"You're unarmed! You're bare-handed, without even a hidden weapon?"

Musashi appeared puzzled and asked, "You're not carrying any weapons, yet you dare to stand before me...?"

……

Upon hearing this, the experts on the field all looked on with serious expressions.

The forehead of Kaeya, the God of the Earth, was now covered in cold sweat.

He murmured, "Should we marvel at Kuroki Gensai, who dared to fight bare-handed, or Miyamoto Musashi, who could see through his opponent at a glance?"

With his arms crossed, General Hou pondered, "Perhaps... we should marvel at the battle itself?"

……

Kuroki Gensai remained silent.

Musashi waited for a while, but seeing that Kuroki Gensai did not move, he sighed helplessly.

"Not only are you going to fight bare-handed, but you're not even going to use the weapons that are already prepared on the field?"

The next second—

Musashi suddenly contorted his face into a ferocious demon, and roared, "Arrogant fool, state your name!!!"

Wow!

The sound was enormous, deafening, and terrifying, like a mountain collapsing and the earth splitting, making people tremble with fear.

"...!!"

The audience members all looked terrified.

"Musashi is angry!?"

"It's a lion's roar!"

"What a terrifying swordsman! He looks like he's going to eat people!"

"..."

Meanwhile, on the other side, [Martial God] Yuji Doppo crossed his arms, his lips pressed tightly together, and analyzed for Yuji Katsumi beside him:

"Is this anger? Or is it a tactic called 'Roaring Technique' recorded in the Book of Five Rings?"

"Is this Musashi's true feeling, or just another of his military tactics?"

"..."

No one can answer the question "Foolishly Walking Alone".

Despite such intimidation, Kuroki Gensai remained unfazed.

The master of the Strange Arm Style remained completely composed and replied in a deep voice, "I am Kuroki Gensai, here to learn from the 'Peerless Under Heaven'!"

Upon hearing this, Musashi remained silent for a moment, then his lips suddenly curled up slightly.

Seemingly pleased with his title of "Unrivaled Under Heaven," Musashi was in a much better mood and said with a faint smile, "I am Miyamoto Musashi."

"..."

After they finished speaking, the two fell silent again, showing no sign of moving.

But an undeniable tension emanated from the two of them, gradually spreading throughout the entire arena, making everyone break out in a cold sweat.

it has started……

The battle had already begun the instant the words were spoken, or even the moment the two sides took a step toward each other!

……

"...!!"

One knowledgeable viewer exclaimed, "It started the moment their eyes met! This is a duel between masters!"

This is indeed the case.

But the true masters watching the battle had already discerned much more.

[Martial God] Yudi Dubu spoke up, his voice deep: "This is not just a duel between experts, but a standoff between two warriors!"

Beside him, the Martial Saint, Shibukawa, added with a righteous air, "It's the samurai's 'first of first,' both of them are sensing each other's intentions and seeing through each other's thoughts to the depths of their minds!"

"..."

Qinglong Passage Entrance.

Guo Haihuang pursed his lips, his round-framed sunglasses trembling slightly.

"Those two people were sensing each other's 'first step,' reading each other's mind in the instant before the other took 'action'!"

Guo Haihuang said in a deep voice, "It's practically a 'mind-reading duel'!"

Beside him, Baki Hanma recalled his father's words.

During that fight between father and son, Yujiro Hanma, the "strongest creature on earth," commented on this behavior.

"A decides to attack."

"0.5 seconds before the decision was made, B anticipated it and countered it."

"A immediately sensed B's counterattack and countered B's counterattack..."