An earthquake?!
Ohma!
Huh?
I-It's an earthquake!
Huh? It stopped.
Um, is something the matter?
No, it's nothing.
Let's go.
Okay!
The Underground Arena for determining the world's strongest man.
The Kengan Association, where the strong decide all.
Two underground fighting organizations, which were never meant to meet,
are about to…
…determine who reigns supreme!
Old man Metsudo sure is demanding,
suddenly deciding to do a competition like that.
I never knew Tokyo Dome had a place like this inside.
I can understand why.
We're about to enter a top-secret location.
The Underground Arena.
The Underground Arena…
Its origin dates back to the Edo period.
It was started by the Vice-Shogun of the Realm, Tokugawa Mitsukuni.
Currently, it seems the thirteenth head of the Tokugawa family,
Mitsunari Tokugawa, presides over it.
Tokugawa?
Hang on.
The Kengan Association also…
As you know,
the Kengan Association was established by the seventh shogun,
Tokugawa Ietsugu, who died young.
I can't believe the same Tokugawa family is involved.
It's almost like they are brothers.
I see. Now it makes sense.
Well, I've known Mitsy for a long time.
Cheers!
We went drinking the other day
and got excited about having a competition for the first time in a while.
What?! This huge competition was decided because they were drunk?
That's all fine, but why do we have to be the away team?
Oh, perhaps you don't know, Ohma.
What?
Last competition, we invited a fighter from the Underground Arena
to the Kengan Association.
What? So this isn't the first competition?
That fighter's name was…
Master Orochi?
That's what my dad told me.
He said he was called upon by the old master
and participated as a representative.
And?
Huh?
Which one? Which one won?
I mean, I only know that he fought.
He didn't tell me anything else.
But I do know this.
After the competition, he was forced to rest for nearly six months.
No way. Just who are those guys at the Kengan Association?
I've heard of them before.
Skilled fighters become representatives of companies,
and only those who win reap the rewards.
Exactly.
It's a dog-eat-dog world.
Huh?
So it was you after all.
Using one's voice as a means of attack on the battlefield is quite a feat.
It's not something that can be easily imitated.
I'm happy to hear that.
I'll give you a taste.
Right here, right now!
Stop it.
That would be quite unbearable for a blind person like me.
Still, I wanted to see how you,
the man known as "The Genocider," would respond.
Anyway,
I doubt we'll be busy with our security duties.
There's no one out there strange enough
to attack an arena chock-full of monsters.
I agree.
Hey, old man!
Huh?
What do you want, kid?
I--
I see.
Never mind your big mouth. You inherited this from your father, huh?
Mr. Orochi, my dad was proud of you.
Sorry for making you say it first.
Wow, what great lines. Not a single flaw.
You're quite the spectacle yourself.
How did you build so much muscle?
I didn't do much.
I simply tugged on a helicopter a little to look like this.
How did you do it?
All you need is an F1 car.
Easy, right?
I'll be sure to take that into consideration.
Those guys just don't get it…
Excuse me.
I dropped my lighter on the way here.
Could you spare a light?
Guess not, huh?
The Underground Arena doesn't pay a reward?
What a joke!
Refine oneself and pursue only strength.
Yep. That's not bad either.
But Cosmo, no money is a step too far.
Hey guys.
These dudes from the Underground Arena…
Don't you think their faces are a bit too scary?
Huh?
W-What are you looking at?
You're right. They do look strong, but…
I'm talking about that guy there!
Scary, right?
That's probably just how he is.
That Japanese punk has some guts.
How long are you going to do that?
Until that jerk stops!
I can't call myself a man if I back down now!
They have great spirit!
What?
Those youngsters are the real deal.
I'd be more than happy to take them under my wing.
A dog-eat-dog world.
If we slip up here,
we'll get eaten.
Looks like we'll have our own fight to deal with here, right Doctor?
I wouldn't have it any other way, Yoshizawa.
Huh?
This is the perfect opportunity
to dissect every one of those fighters from the Underground Arena.
I hope they die soon.
I'm sorry to say this, but you won't get your way.
"The Dissector."
I see you're still alive and well.
I prefer not to be interrupted.
What? H-Hang on a second!
It's been a while, Dr. Kureha.
Dr. Hanafusa, I'm glad you seem well.
What?!
Uh, do you both know each other?
We studied medicine together.
Right.
I suppose you could say we're old friends.
I think it's starting soon.
We shall now explain the rules of the competition.
The rules are the same as last time.
Excluding the use of weapons, anything goes.
The last man standing wins.
Incredibly simple rules.
The participating fighters were selected by me and Metsy in advance.
We're expecting to see some incredible fights
that will blow away the remaining years of our lives.
Metsudo Katahara.
That kid has really made something of himself.
Have you met him before?
A long, long time ago.
In just a few moments,
the Underground Arena
and the Kengan Association
will battle it out in a three-match competition!
So it finally begins.
Where's Ohma?
He said he wanted to warm up a little more.
He must have sensed something.
I can tell.
The guy I'm fighting… is surely…
Ladies and gentlemen, the wait is finally over!
The first match is about to begin!
I'll be serving as your commentator here at the arena today.
I'm Sayaka Katahara.
And commentary from me, Jerry Tyson.
Representing the Kengan Association in the first match,
at 184 centimeters tall and 88 kilograms,
it's the Howling Fighting Spirit from Myanmar!
Saw Paing Yoroizuka!
I'm all fired up!
His opponent from the Underground Arena
is 190.5 centimeters tall and weighs 166 kilograms!
He's the second boss of the Hanayama Group
and Japan's number one brawler!
It's Kaoru Hanayama!
Boss!
Begin!
Being patient doesn't suit me!
- He's made a move! - Go for it.
He's fast!
Here I come!
Take this! And this! And this!
I am Saw Paing Yoroizuka!
Such power!
What kind of training does he do?
Oh, I've heard about him.
He's never done any kind of training before.
- What? - What?
He uses nothing but his exceptional attributes.
A genuine monster who fights and reigns in the Underground Arena.
That is the man
known as Kaoru Hanayama.
I've found a good opponent for you to fight.
How about it, Hanayama?
Will you give it a go?
All right.
Oh? You don't want to ask who it is?
Why would you!
Whoo!
I really felt that one!
He sent me flying with my guard up.
How was that possible?
Boss…
So he's acknowledged him.
Bring it.
Amazing. You're amazing.
You're too amazing!
He's taking the Boss head-on in a fistfight?
He's got to be insane.
He's just like his father.
Dad, these Underground Arena fighters
are exactly how I heard they were.
How about it, Saw Paing?
Will you enter the competition?
The Underground Arena… competition?
The same one as my dad?
From back then?
The fight between your father and Doppo was beyond epic.
It was truly astounding.
At the end--
Old man!
I'll do it!
I can't lose!
Not to those Underground Arena guys or my dad!
Be careful.
It's only just begun.
That's what I was waiting for.
Hanayama is kneeling!
Bastard! He's fine after that punch to the head?
He's trained his head every single day ever since he was five years old.
He hits it with a hammer and bashes it against rocks.
That's how
Saw Paing made his skull harder than metal.
Not only his head.
He underwent intense Lethwei training which involved repeated fractures,
toughening the bones in his body.
We who practice karate
also put extraordinary effort into strengthening our body parts,
but Saw Paing's regimen is sheer madness.
I'll keep this up and finish it in one go!
Take this! And this!
A relentless barrage of punches.
Saw Paing's surefire winning strategy.
It's over, I'd say.
And this will finish you off!
T-There it is!
The Vice…
Grip!
Strength itself is technique, and technique itself is strength.
Truly fantastic!
Hey! Surely he isn't…
Not yet.
You're still going to fight?
In that condition…
This competition is more than just a fight to me.
I can't let it end here.
I don't want it to end!
The Hammer of Burma!
So that's what he was going for!
He countered Hanayama's punch at full power with a headbutt?!
That's nuts, no matter how hard his head may be.
You're still going to fight?
H-He forced his hand into a fist.
What is he? A beast?
Here I come!
These guys are ludicrous.
T-The winner has been decided!
An inevitable outcome.
The impact of the blow kept shaking his brain.
No training can account for that. He never stood a chance.
Saw Paing…
Enough!
The winner of the first match
is Kaoru Hanayama!
It was a good fight.
Until next time, Hanayama.
That young man is brimming with fighting spirit!
Outstanding!
I simply must take him under my wing!
It was only the first match, but what a great fight it was.
Once again, the Boss showed me, Chiharu Shiba, how a real man does things!
Damn. This is making me itch for a fight.
I feel you there.
Huh? What's wrong, Cosmo?
What the heck are those guys doing?
I never said you were no good.
It's just that
your rectus femoris lacks a certain charm.
You won't be popular with the ladies looking like that.
Ladies?
Don't tell me you built your muscles for a silly reason like that.
"Silly," you say?
It seems we have to settle this.
Fine by me.
That's all you got?
Now we're getting somewhere.
I'm not done yet!
Jeez. Knock it off…
Oh! It seems you are familiar with the art of self-defense.
My, what an honor it is to be praised by Master Shibukawa.
He's a crafty guy.
Sorry I kept you waiting.
Ohma!
The first match is already over.
I was watching on the monitor.
I'll have to go all out too, huh?
Is something the matter?
I'm looking forward to it.
Oh, I see.
The next match should be starting soon.
Do you know who is next?
Jack… Hammer?
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience!
The second match is about to begin!
The Underground Arena fighter
is 213 centimeters tall and weighs 160 kilograms.
Through extreme doping and unconventional training,
this man attained the ultimate physique!
Jack Hammer!
He looks rather frightening, doesn't he?
His opponent, representing the Kengan Association,
is 188 centimeters tall and weighs 94 kilograms.
He is the strongest man in all of the Kure Family,
an assassination group with a 1,300-year history!
It's The Taboo Descendant, Raian Kure!
He's here! I can't wait for this.
The atmosphere seems completely different from the last match.
This is giving me the creeps.
Isn't this exhilarating, Metsy?
Begin!
They're pounding each other right from the start!
That man, Raian Kure!
He's increasing the speed of his punches while being barraged by Jack!
Done already?
Can't you take it up a notch? Huh?!
What's going on?
Are you the same guy I've been hearing about?
Jack Hammer?
I dare say he's the perfect opponent for you.
In his insatiable pursuit for strength,
he has continuously subjected his body
to doping, surgical operations, and artificial treatments.
One might call him a fighting machine.
Well? Want to give it a shot?
A doped-up idiot claiming to be strong is a fighting machine, you say?
Don't make me laugh.
Sure. I'll fight him.
But he won't even have a prayer against me.
I'll make him understand
that even as a modified human,
he can't fake his way to the top!
He's not moving.
It can't be over already, can it?
Big Brother Jack…
That's it?
You're not that strong at all.
You're just a fake--
He's landing that many consecutive hits even after directly taking Raian's attack.
A match against Raian, a man with superhuman strength,
was exactly what Jack wanted.
Raian Kure…
How about it? Will you fight--
Sorry, but I have to turn you down.
I have no time to bother with such a person.
There's another opponent that I must surpass.
This is a checkpoint!
Mitsunari explained
that Raian of the Kure Family
is the result of incorporating superior external genes across generations.
In other words, a thoroughbred warrior from birth.
Which means for you to reach your aspirations,
he is a necessary opponent to beat.
Fine.
Real? Fake?
Give me a break.
The real ones are obviously those who are strong.
H-He--
Has he awakened?
So that's why you were keeping quiet.
You've taken a lot, haven't you?
So what if I have?
Terrific.
A dude who sacrificed everything to get strong.
I like that.
Here it comes.
You know. That.
"That"?
Nothing beats trampling a desperately struggling small fry like you.
W-What is that?
Oh. So he's used Removal.
By intentionally removing the brain's limiter,
one can greatly enhance their latent abilities.
However, I never imagined there was still someone
who could enhance them to that extent.
Raian Kure has a 100% latent ability release rate.
Only a very few in the family can ever achieve this.
You found yourself a great fighter.
As expected of you, Metsy.
You have an eye for these things.
All right, time to crush you.
Give it your best shot.
H-He's fast!
It's not over yet.
That should finish you off!
Don't rush it.
This is where things get interesting.
Look! His body!
Maxing…
The deranged versus the deranged.
Which means…
This match might seriously go on until one of them dies.
This is gonna be fun.
They're both smiling!
This is sheer madness.
This is no longer a match.
Neither of them care about that.
Right. It's kill or be killed.
A fight to the death.
To hell with you!
Mitsy…
Oh, my. Just what kind of match
did we set up?
Look!
At this rate, they really will…
Both of you stop!
Which one?
Is it him?
Is it Raian?!
T-The winner is…
Raian Kure.
S-Stop already!
The winner has been decided!
It's no use, Mitsy.
It seems that to them,
a fight is something that others should not interfere with.
What's going on? Something seems off.
Right.
Who the hell are you?
P-Pickle?
No way.
He acts on instinct when his prey is taken from him.
Have you come for a beating too?
This guy is my toy. Hands off.
T-This is a mess!
It's getting more and more out of hand.
Sir, shall I?
It's over, Big Brother. You lost.
An outcome decided by others is no issue for me.
I'll be sure to settle this one day.
How dare you, Baki Hanma!
I'll kill you, you bastard!
You can be sure of that!
That's fine. Come see me anytime.
I'll be ready for you whenever.
Baki, you jerk!
If you're not involved, then leave.
Do you understand words?
Good.
What fantastic youngsters!
They, too, must join me!
Seems like Removal was performed on his brain…
Did you see that guy's nails?
They were huge like a dinosaur's!
You won't stop talking about it, huh?
What kind of training does that Pickle guy exactly do?
Beats me.
Maybe he doesn't do anything, like Hanayama.
Huh? What's wrong?
Sorry. Go head back without me.
I need to hurry.
You…
- Move. - I'm not moving.
Go on, American.
If you want to go, then just say so. Then I'll let you pass by.
Bastard…
Hey, you're sweating like crazy, you Japanese punk.
Just say you want to go. I'll let you off this one time.
If a man steps aside, he's finished.
They want to step aside.
No need to joke. Your face is already laughable.
But they can't!
A test of endurance between two men.
Who will come out on top?!
He's taking a while…
This is just like Ohma.
The match is about to start,
but he wants to sleep until the last minute.
That's something
that only he can do.
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for waiting!
The final match is about to begin!
He's 168 centimeters tall and weighs 76 kilograms.
He continuously strives towards the pinnacle of strength
and is the reigning champion of the Underground Arena.
Baki Hanma!
His opponent is 182 centimeters tall and weighs 85 kilograms.
A man possessing the name of Ashura,
who has both a wild instinct for combat and meticulous strategy.
He has no doubt that he will become the strongest there is.
It's Ohma Tokita!
Back then, I had a feeling this might happen.
I thought to myself, "I'm going to fight this person."
What a coincidence.
I thought so too.
Okay, shall we begin?
Right.
Starting now, Baki Hanma
and Ohma Tokita will fight in the final match.
- Begin! - Begin!
They're observing each other first.
How will they move?
So that's how it is.
Then allow me to make the first--
He's down?
What happened?
In just 0.5 seconds?
I didn't know someone could use Zone besides me.
This will be a tough battle, Ohma.
Ohma!
He suddenly took a huge hit!
S-So hard!
What's happening?
Niko Style Adamantine Form…
Indestructible.
The muscles tense up at the moment of impact,
neutralizing all kinds of attacks.
That was a close one.
What was that just now? What the hell happened?
This guy
is no joke.
Baki Hanma. He's your opponent for today.
Baki… Hanma…
From a young age,
he trained under top-class coaches in facilities arranged by his mother
and has fought and secured victories against numerous formidable foes.
If I remember correctly,
isn't he the champion of this Underground Arena?
Ohma…
Fighting is all he's ever known.
He's the same as me in that respect.
Leave me, both of you.
I'm going to sleep.
What?!
But Ohma--
If I'm fighting a guy like that, then I want to fight him in my head first.
Well, in that case…
He's more than a worthy opponent!
Here I come,
Baki!
This feeling…
I see!
That won't work, Baki!
O-Ohma!
Unbelievable!
He undid Indestructible?
I see.
- Huh? - Huh?
That man Baki
put his entire body weight onto his fist at the moment he threw a straight punch.
Not even Indestructible could block it.
What does a straight punch feel like when the joints,
the body's natural cushions, are locked?
Well, kid?
Damn. It felt like he punched through my stomach.
This is the only thing that can break that move of yours.
Ohma Tokita was destined to fight from a young age.
Knowing about his circumstances,
Baki couldn't help but feel a strong connection to him.
After fighting just a little, I already know.
You are… just like me!
Interesting.
If you're gonna come at me like that…
H-He took it head on!
He closed the distance to kill the momentum
just before Baki could release his full force.
He overcame a technique he only just found out about.
Not bad.
Sorry, but I'm returning the favor!
Niko Style Adamantine Form Ironbreaker!
I-Incredible!
To think there's someone who can match Baki in a fistfight…
I can't believe Tokita's techniques are completely ineffective against him!
But Rigid Body Art isn't working at all!
What will you do now, Baki?
Huh? Is that…
The Whip Strike!
That's pure hell.
He's in pain!
Even though Ohma used Indestructible?
Look!
He's been smacked across the shoulder and back!
That was well-thought-out.
He fully relaxed his muscles,
removing all tension from the body's extremities.
Right. That would've surely hurt any opponent.
He has zero concept of weakness. Indestructible has been completely undone!
Anything goes, huh? Don't underestimate the Niko Style!
Flow Control Form Willow!
That kid.
He's young, but he understands aiki well.
I won't fall for the same move again!
This time, I'll--
Oh?
What is… that?
It's like he's a totally different person from before.
What is he planning to do?
Here he comes!
I-I couldn't see a single thing.
Iron Moment! Smash!
Oh! Xiaoli!
Mach Punch!
Did he just--
Yeah.
He can use Willow after seeing it just once?
Baki Hanma, huh?
Just like you said, Niko. It's a big world out there.
I've tried several of my moves, but you sure are scary, Tokita.
You are, without a doubt,
the real deal!
O-Ohma!
Oh? Possessed by a God, huh?
Possessed by a God?
A move to release latent ability.
It accelerates blood circulation and converts heat into attack power.
However, five times the normal amount of pressure is exerted on the body.
It is truly a double-edged sword.
H-Hey! Look at his back!
N-No way…
His back
has the face of a demon!
Looks like we're getting close
to the moment of truth.
This is it!
This is what I wanted.
A splendid fight, don't you think?
Yup.
They elevate each other in their quests for strength.
Good!
I can tell!
I can tell just how awesome your opponents until now have been.
Right.
It feels like I'm fighting everyone I've ever fought until now.
What is this feeling?
Huh? What's the matter?
He's here.
He's already here!
Niko Style? I see.
So you inherited that man's techniques.
Interesting. Tag me in.
Dad…
Did you say, "Dad"?
We were just getting to the good part!
Exactly. So tag me in.
No!
This is our fight.
Don't butt in!
Oh? You're here too?
G-Gensai…
Kuroki!
So you're the one behind this feeling?
Kuroki.
Rumors of the Devil Lance have reached my ears too.
Who'd have thought we'd witness these two men,
who have reached the final evolution of strength, come face-to-face tonight.
I couldn't ask for a better opponent to test my fighting skills on.
- Get out of our fight! - Get out of our fight!
You could never land a punch on me.
You think you're a match for Hanma blood?
Stop. Stop it!
You two made your entrances way too early!
I was planning to set up a match between you two someday!
This three-game competition has been completely ruined.
This has completely spoiled the fun.
I'll be sure to set up a fight for you both.
So for now, please take your leave.
I hear you loud and clear.
I've lost interest.
Sorry about that.
About my dad.
All right. Let's get back to it, shall we?
Damn. You already know, don't you?
You too, right? No need to put on a brave face.
I look forward to our next fight.
Me too.
We have decided it is impossible to continue this final match.
We're calling it a draw.
Thus, the competition
between the Underground Arena and the Kengan Association
ended with no decisive victor after one win, one loss, and one draw.
In the end,
it was decided a winner would be determined in the next competition.
So, my intuition was right after all.
Justice… execute!
Even… faster…
You're not half bad, Baki.
BAKI HANMA VS KENGAN ASHURA
There's nothing to say.
Nothing to talk about here.
Yet, for this duo that has truly endured a long time together,
or should I say, for these deeply passionate men,
there are things only they understand.
THE END
Subtitle translation by: Astrid Oliver