[birds tweeting]
- [sharp sting] - [dramatic whoosh]
[gasps]
[exhales]
[unsettling music playing]
[rumbling]
[groans]
Ah! Earthquake!
[rumbling continues]
[Kazuo] Ohma!
[gasps] Huh?
[panting]
[whimpers] We're having an earthquake!
Oh, wait. I guess we aren't.
[Ohma] Hmm?
Hmm.
Hey, uh, is something the matter?
No, it's nothing.
Let's just go.
[whimpers] Guess I don't have any choice!
[chuckles]
[dramatic music playing]
[narrator 1] The Underground Arena,
where the title of world's strongest man is decided.
[narrator 2] The Kengan Association,
where the strong determine the course of the business world.
[narrator 1] Now, two underground fighting organizations
that were never meant to meet are about to go head-to-head…
[narrator 2] …and determine which reigns supreme!
[thunder rumbles]
[opening theme music playing]
[music fades]
[Ohma] Boy, that old man Metsudo sure is demanding,
suggesting that we have a competition out of the blue like that.
[dramatic sting]
[Kazuo] To think that a place like this exists inside Tokyo Dome.
I never would've imagined it.
[Kaede] I'd be surprised if you knew any different.
The Underground Arena that we're about to head to
is a top-secret location, after all.
[Kazuo] The Underground Arena?
I can't believe it.
How many other secret under…
Oh, right.
If you knew, they wouldn't be secret.
This arena's from the Edo Period.
Back then,
it was established by the Vice-Shogun of the Realm, Mitsukuni Tokugawa.
And now, Mitsunari Tokugawa's in charge of it.
He's the 13th head of the Tokugawa family.
Tokugawa?
Huh?
Hold on.
Wasn't the Kengan Association…
Yes, Kazuo, exactly.
It was founded by the seventh shogun, who died young.
- [Kazuo] Hmm. - His name was Ietsugu Tokugawa.
Oh wow.
It's incredible to think that the same Tokugawa family
was involved in both institutions.
It's almost as if they're brother organizations.
- [door opens] - Hmm?
[Ohma] Guess history can be helpful when it's not boring you to tears.
Well, Mitsy and I have known each other for a long, long time now.
- We had a few drinks the other day… - [all laughing]
…maybe more than a few… [chuckles]
…and got excited about the idea of a competition.
What?
This big event with men brutally beating each other is thanks to alcohol?
[sighs]
I mean, that part's fine by me,
but why do we have to be the away team?
Oh, that's right. I suppose you might not know, Ohma.
- Huh? - In the last competition like this,
we invited one of their fighters to the Kengan Association Arena.
Huh?
So this isn't the first time this has been done?
Mm-hmm.
That previous fighter's name was…
[Sea King Retsu] Master Orochi?
Yeah, you heard right.
That's what my dad told me, anyway.
[dramatic swell]
Apparently, he was asked personally by the old master
to compete as a representative of the Underground Arena.
[Kiyosumi] And?
[Katsumi] Huh?
Who won?
Who came out on top?
[Katsumi] Actually, he only told me that he fought a match.
He was very tight-lipped about the whole thing.
But I do know one thing for sure.
After the competition, he was forced to rest and heal up.
It took him nearly half a year.
[groans]
No way. That's totally insane.
Who are these Kengan Association guys?
I've heard about them.
Skilled combatants are hired to fight on behalf of various companies.
The winner takes all in whatever dispute they're settling.
Yes.
It's a world where only the fittest will survive. [laughs]
Huh?
I should've known that it'd be you.
[chuckles]
You know, your ability to attack with just a scream is pretty impressive.
That's not a technique that just anyone can do.
I'm so glad to hear that you like it.
I'll give you a taste of it.
Right here and now!
- [Muteba] All right, hold your horses. - Eh?
I am blind, after all.
My heightened hearing couldn't take it.
[chuckles]
I wanted to see how you'd react.
I mean, you were given the name "The Genocider," so I'm curious.
- [Muteba] Anyway… - Hmm?
I doubt this security detail will keep us too busy.
Huh?
The arena is chock-full of absolute monsters.
Someone would have to be a total wacko to want to attack this place.
Don't you agree?
Yeah, that's for sure.
[dramatic sting]
WHITE TIGER
[grumbles]
[Saw Paing] Hey, old man!
- [Doppo] Hmm? - [footsteps approach]
Yeah, kid? What do you want?
Ha! Well, I--
[rapid whoosh]
[exhales shakily]
You've got a big mouth,
but I'm willing to overlook that.
Bet you inherited it from your father, huh?
Mr. Orochi.
Listen, I gotta tell you. My dad was a big fan!
Yeah, likewise.
Sorry for making you say it first.
[dramatic sting]
[Biscuit] Wow, you're like a perfect buff sculpture.
Not a single flaw, as far as I can see.
[Julius] You're quite the spectacle yourself.
Tell me, how did you manage to build so much muscle?
[laughs] It was easy.
You'd be surprised what you can achieve just by lifting a helicopter or two.
Eh…
- How'd you attain your physique? - [Julius chuckles]
Just some resistance training with a Formula 1 car.
Mmm.
[Julius] No big deal.
Mmm.
I'll be sure to add that to my workout routine.
Those guys just don't get it.
- [Sen] Excuse me. - Huh?
I dropped my lighter on the way here.
So, think you could give me a light?
[Goki sighs]
Guess that's a no. [chuckles]
[Adam] Come on! No way!
This place doesn't pay out cash rewards?
This has gotta be a joke.
The best course of action is to improve yourself and your strength.
Hmm. That's a good idea.
But, Cosmo, self-improvement won't pay the rent.
- Hey, you guys. - [all] Hmm?
All of these Underground Arena dudes…
See their faces?
Don't you think they're just a little too scary?
Huh? Hmm?
[all sigh]
Huh?
What's that look?
Well, you're kinda right.
They do look strong, but…
[Jun] Just look at that guy.
His face is super scary.
Right?
I guess so.
Maybe that's just his face.
[chuckles]
[Adam] That Japanese Yankee clearly has more guts than brains.
- [dramatic sting] - [exhales angrily]
[grumbles]
[Kiyosumi] Did your face freeze up?
I can't stop until that jerk does!
I can't call myself a man if I back down now!
- [Sea King Jaku] They're so spirited. - [Kiyosumi scoffs]
Those youngsters are truly the real deal.
I'd be more than happy to take them all under my wing.
[sighs]
Hmm.
Hmm?
[groans softly]
[Sea Emperor Kaku] It's the law of the jungle in here.
Hmm?
[Sea Emperor Kaku] Which means that if we slip up,
we're going to get eaten.
[Kokomi] We'll have our own fight on our hands here, wouldn't you say?
Doctor?
[Hajime] I wouldn't dream of having it any other way, Yoshizawa.
We'll get to study those Underground Arena guys,
see them up close and personal, get to know them, inside and out.
- It's annoying that they're still alive. - [Kokomi whimpers]
[Kureha] Well, I hate to burst your bubble,
but I'm afraid that's not how things are going to play out.
The Dissector.
I see that you're still alive and doing well.
Yes, and I still hate being interrupted.
[Kokomi] What? Wait a second. Uh…
Hello, Dr. Kureha.
It's been quite awhile.
Dr. Hanafusa.
I see you haven't changed a bit.
[Kokomi whimpers]
[Kokomi] Um, so,
how do the two of you know each other?
We met when we were studying medicine.
[Hajime] Yes.
I suppose that one might call us old friends.
[exhales, gasps]
[Kokomi] I think it's going to get started soon.
[dramatic sting]
[dramatic swell]
VERMILLION BIRD
Now we're gonna explain the rules of this competition.
Luckily, they're the same as the last time.
Besides the use of weapons, anything goes.
- [Kaolan groans] - And the last man standing wins.
That's it. The rules are incredibly simple.
The fighters who'll be taking part in this event
have been chosen by myself and Metsy in advance.
I'm expecting to see amazing fights that will absolutely blow us away.
Fights we'll remember for all of eternity.
[Sea Emperor Kaku] Metsudo Katahara.
I must say that kid's really made something of himself.
So you've met him before, then?
[Sea Emperor Kaku] Hmm.
A long, long, long time ago.
In just a few moments,
fighters from the Underground Arena
and the Kengan Association
will battle it out in a three-match competition!
Oh boy. Here we go.
Uh…
Hey, where's Ohma?
Oh, he said that he wanted to go and do a little more warming up.
Mmm, but I wonder…
Is he actually worried? Should I be worried?
Well, more worried?
[Ohma grunts]
[Ohma] I can tell.
The guy I'm fighting…
he's gonna be a handful.
[bones crackling]
[grunts]
[breathes deeply]
[Sayaka] Ladies and gentlemen, my apologies for the wait.
But I'm sure it'll be worth it
because, in just a moment,
the first match of the competition will begin!
Hello!
I'm going to be serving as one of the commentators in the arena today.
Me too. The name's Jerry Tyson.
[Sayaka] In this first match, representing the Kengan Association,
standing just over six feet tall and weighing 194 pounds,
known as the Howling Fighting Spirit from Myanmar!
Give it up for Saw Paing Yoroizuka!
Yah!
I'm so fired up I'm practically burning!
Hmm.
[Sayaka] His opponent, the fighter from the Underground Arena,
clocks in at 6'3 and 366 pounds.
He's the second in command at the Hanayama Group,
but he's number one when it comes to the rankings of Japanese brawlers!
Say hello to Kaoru Hanayama!
[thrilling music plays]
- [Sea King Retsu] Hmm. - Go, boss!
Hmm.
Now, begin!
[loud bang]
[thrilling music continues]
Patience really isn't my thing, so let's go!
- Whoa, it's on! - Here goes.
Hi-yah!
- [bones crack] - [Saw Paing grunts]
Man, he's fast.
- How about a second helping? - [Kaoru grunts]
- [bones crack] - [groans]
You know what? Have some more. They're all free!
- Hi-yah! - [Kaoru grunts]
Don't forget my name!
Saw Paing Yoroizuka!
[whooshing]
[Saw Paing grunts]
[punch echoes]
[whoosh]
[music fades]
Whoa, what the hell?
He has so much power.
What kind of training does that guy do?
Well, the funny thing about that…
I heard that he's never done any kind of training at all before.
- [Cosmo] What? - [Adam] Huh?
I guess the guy's just a genuine monster.
He's got exceptional natural abilities
and defeats almost every opponent that he faces.
The guy's a beast.
- [dramatic music plays] - Kaoru Hanayama.
[blood sloshes]
[chuckles excitedly]
[Mitsunari] I've found someone who I think would be perfect for you to fight.
What do you say, Hanayama?
You willing to give it a go?
[inhales]
[exhales]
Okay. Sounds good.
[Mitsunari] Huh?
Aren't you gonna ask who it is?
Hmm.
Of course not. Why would you?
[Saw Paing] Whoo-hoo!
Ah man, I sure felt that!
He sent me flying even though I had my guard up.
How's that possible? [gasps]
- [clothes tearing] - [Saw Paing gasps]
[dramatic music playing]
[Saw Paing laughs] Nice undies.
- [Jun groans] - [Kaolan gasps]
Boss, what are you--
He's showing respect.
Bring it.
[Saw Paing] Amazing.
Amazingly amazing.
But not as amazing as me!
[grunting]
[grumbling]
- [grunts] - [bones crack]
[Saw Paing grunts]
Hi-yah!
[bones crack]
[chuckles]
- [Kaoru grunts] - [bones crack]
- [Saw Paing] Hi-yah! - [Kaoru grunts]
- [Saw Paing groans]
- [Saw Paing grunts] - [Kaoru groans]
[bones crack]
[both continue grunting]
A flat-out fistfight?
He's taking on the boss like that?
He's gotta be crazy!
Hmm.
They're like peas in a pod.
- [Saw Paing grunts] - [bones crack]
Huh?
[chuckles]
[Saw Paing] Hi-yah!
Dad,
these Underground Arena fighters are just like I heard,
so I know exactly how to win.
Well, then? What do you say?
Want to enter the competition, Saw Paing?
The Underground Arena…
A competition…
You mean like what my dad did?
- [dramatic whoosh] - That fight…
The match between your father and Doppo Orochi was so extraordinary
that mere words can't describe it.
It was truly astonishing to watch.
At the end of that battle--
- [Saw Paing] Old man! - [Metsudo] Hmm?
[Saw Paing] All right, I'm on board!
[sighs in relief]
I refuse to lose!
Not to those Underground Arena guys
or to my dad, either!
- [Saw Paing gasps] - [Kaoru grunts]
- [tense music playing] - [exhales]
- [Kaoru grunts] - [bones crack]
Don't get cocky.
It's only just begun.
[gasps]
[Saw Paing chuckles]
That's just what I was waiting for.
- Hi-yah! - [sharp whoosh]
[groans]
Hanayama's down on one knee!
That son of a gun took a punch to the head and can still fight back?
Every day since he was five,
he's been putting his skull through brutal training in order to toughen it.
Like what?
He'd hit his head with a hammer or slam his head against some rocks.
Thanks to that,
Saw Paing now has a skull that's harder than metal.
It also helps explain his personality.
[Adam] That's insane.
It's not just his head.
All his bones were repeatedly fractured by intense Lethwei training,
and when they healed, they were denser and stronger,
practically indestructible.
[grunts softly] I practice karate.
We put a ton of effort into strengthening every part of our bodies.
But Saw Paing's regimen crosses from training to madness.
[Saw Paing] I'll hit him fast and finish it faster!
Here, I got you a little something!
[grunting]
A barrage of punches with no room for counterattack.
This has always worked for him before.
You're right. It's over.
[Saw Paing continues grunting]
Time to say goodnight! [grunts]
- Eh… - [bones crackling]
[Kaoru grumbles]
[Saw Paing grunts]
[crackling intensifies]
[blood sloshes]
Yeah, there we go!
That was…
Vice Grip!
[all gasp]
Strength itself is technique,
and technique itself is strength.
This is a truly fantastic fight.
- [groans] - [blood continues sloshing]
[Jun] He's just standing there.
Oh man, I'm glad I'm not Saw Paing right now.
- [whoosh] - [Kaoru grunts]
[bones crack]
[Kaoru grunts]
- [grunts] - [body thuds]
[gasps]
Is he… No way!
Not yet.
- [Saw Paing groans] - [dramatic music playing]
You still want to fight?
[Saw Paing chuckles]
With the condition he's in now…
[exhales shakily]
[Saw Paing] This competition's more than just a simple fight to me.
There's no way I can let it end here.
I refuse to lose!
[grunts]
[Saw Paing yelling]
[Saw Paing grunts]
[thrilling music playing]
- [blood sloshes] - Hmm?
[dramatic whoosh]
That was the Hammer of Burma!
So that's what he was planning to do!
He countered that punch with a headbutt even though it was at full power!
No matter how hard that Saw Paing guy's head is,
that's totally insane!
So, you still want to fight? [chuckles]
[exhales]
- [bones crackling] - [gasps]
Whoa, he just forced his hand into a fist!
He's a total monster!
[dramatic sting]
[exhales] Let's go, then!
[yells]
[grunts]
[punch echoes]
[blood sloshes]
[Saw Paing grunts]
- [dramatic whoosh] - [grunting]
[both yell]
Oh man, these guys… They're ridiculous.
[Sea Emperor Kaku grumbles]
[Saw Paing grunts]
[straining]
[dramatic whoosh]
[yelling]
[loud echo]
[blood sloshes]
[Kaoru grunts]
[music halts]
- [crowd gasps] - [woman] Oh my!
[Sayaka] That's it. The winner has been decided!
[Jerry] Whoa!
Well, it was inevitable.
The impact of that punch shook up his brain like a bowl of jelly.
No matter your training, you can't prepare for that.
He never stood a chance at all.
Poor Saw Paing.
[Sea King Retsu] I know, right?
Hi-yah!
- [dramatic whoosh] - [Kaoru grunts]
- [bones crack] - [blood sloshes]
[loud thud]
[Mitsunari] Enough!
The winner of the first match is
Kaoru Hanayama!
[indistinct chatter]
You put up a really good fight.
[chuckles]
[Saw Paing] We'll meet again, Hanayama.
That man's brimming with fighting spirit. How wonderful!
I must train him,
take him under my wing!
What a fight, and it's just the first. Can't wait to see what comes next.
Way to go, boss!
Once again, you've shown me how a real man does things!
Ah, all right!
This is making me feel like I want to fight.
Yeah, I feel the same.
Huh? What is it, Cosmo?
Hey, you see those two?
- What're they doing? - [Adam, Jun] Hmm?
Look, no one's saying that your physique isn't impressive.
It's just that…
Well, your rectus femoris lacks a certain charm.
Sorry, but that means you won't be too popular with the ladies.
Ladies?
You mean…
Don't tell me you built up your muscles for such a silly reason.
Is that what you think I am?
Silly?
Looks like we're going to have to find a way to settle this argument.
[chuckles]
Just fine by me.
[both grunting, straining]
[bones crackling]
[Julius grunts]
[Biscuit straining]
That all you've got?
[Biscuit grunts]
- [Julius straining] - [chuckles]
Now we're getting somewhere.
I'm just getting started.
[both grunting]
- [thud] - [Biscuit] Huh?
[Biscuit grunts]
[Julius] Huh?
- [dramatic whoosh] - [Julius, Biscuit yelling]
[bodies thud]
[Goki] Good grief.
Give it a rest.
Huh?
Ah,
seems you're more than a little familiar with the art of self-defense.
Thanks, Master Shibukawa.
It's an honor to be praised by someone like you.
- [lighter clicking] - He's quite a crafty guy.
- [Ohma] Sorry to keep you waiting. - [Kazuo, Kaede] Hmm?
[Kaede] There you are, Ohma!
[Kazuo] Where have you been? The first match is done already.
I was watching on the monitor.
Guess we can't sleepwalk our way through these matches, huh?
[dramatic sting]
Hmm.
[chuckles softly]
Hmm? Is something the matter?
I'm looking forward to this.
Ah, glad to hear it.
Well, the next match should be starting soon.
You know who we're up against this time?
Hmm.
That's his name?
Jack Hammer?
[Sayaka] Ladies and gentlemen, settle down, strap in, and brace yourself
for thrills, chills, and more blood spills!
The second match is about to begin!
Fighting for the Underground Arena,
he's just shy of seven feet tall and weighs in at 352 pounds.
Through extreme doping and training so beyond unorthodox
you can't even see it in the rearview mirror anymore,
he's attained the ultimate physique.
Entering the arena is Jack Hammer!
[gasps]
Oh my. He looks rather frightening, doesn't he?
[Kaede scoffs]
[Sayaka] The opponent facing him from the Kengan Association
has a height of six feet two inches and tips the scales at 207 pounds.
Hailing from the Kure Family, a dynasty of assassins,
he's the strongest in his whole clan!
It's The Taboo Descendant, Raian Kure!
He's really here!
I can't wait to see this.
[Raian chuckles]
- [tense music playing] - [slow whoosh]
Feels like the temperature dropped. The mood's totally different now.
Man, I got the creeps.
I'm really looking forward to this, Metsy.
[Metsudo chuckles]
Now, begin!
[drum thuds]
[Raian, Jack grunt]
[both panting]
[grumbles]
[grunting]
- [bones crack] - [both grunt]
[both continue grunting]
Well, they're sure not wasting any time.
[gasps] The punches from that Raian Kure guy are fast.
And they're actually getting faster
even though Jack's raining down a barrage of blows on him!
[Raian chuckles]
[grunts, yells]
[Jack grunts]
[groans]
[Raian] You're done already?
Stuck in low gear, that it?
So lame.
What's the deal?
You some other Jack Hammer than the one I've heard about?
Jack Hammer?
If you ask me, I'd say he's the perfect opponent for you.
Huh.
[Metsudo] He's subjected his body to extreme levels of doping,
undergone numerous surgical procedures,
and used artificial growth treatments all in his insatiable pursuit of strength.
One might call him a pure fighting machine.
Well, then?
What do you say?
[laughing]
Some doped-up idiot who just thinks he's strong
is a fighting machine?
Don't make me laugh.
All right.
Sure, I'll fight him.
[chuckles]
But still, mark my words. He'll never win!
What he will do is learn a big lesson.
I'll make him that see that no matter how much you alter yourself,
there are some heights that fakes just can't reach!
[all gasp]
He's not moving.
But there's no way it can be over already, right?
[Baki] Big Brother Jack…
So that's really it, huh?
You're just so disappointing.
I knew it, you're such a fake--
- [Jack grunts] - [Raian groans]
[bones crack]
[whoosh]
[loud thud]
[grumbles, gasps]
- [rapid whooshing] - [Jack grumbling]
[grunting]
He's dishing out big hit after big hit,
even after taking Raian's attack head-on!
[Cosmo] Mm-hmm.
[dramatic rumble]
- [whoosh] - [Raian grunts]
[grunts]
[groans]
[Jack grumbles]
[narrator 1] Pitting himself against the superhuman strength of Raian
was exactly what Jack wanted.
He wasn't about to let go of the match that easily.
[Jack] Raian Kure…
[Mitsunari] How about it? Will you fight?
Sorry, but I gotta turn you down.
I don't have time to waste on some nobody like that.
Gotta stay focused on the opponent I wanna surpass.
But it's a watershed moment.
[dramatic swell]
[narrator 1] Mitsunari explained that Raian is the result
of the Kure Family's selective breeding program,
which blends superior genes from outside the clan
into their own bloodline.
In other words, he's been engineered as a warrior from even before his birth.
Which means that in order for you to be able to reach your goals,
this is an opponent you have to face.
Hmm.
Fine, let's do it.
- [dramatic whooshing] - You think I'm fake?
So, what?
That means you're real? Ha!
The only thing that's real is who's the strongest,
who comes out on top!
[both grunting]
- [rapid whoosh] - [Raian grunts]
[groans]
- That guy's no joke! - [loud thud]
Has he woken up?
[exhales shakily]
[laughs]
- [swift whoosh] - [grunts]
[dramatic music playing]
[chuckles]
[sharp stings]
So that's why you haven't said a word.
And here I thought you were just stupid.
[inhales]
You've taken a whole lot, haven't you?
And so what if I have?
Now we're talking.
A guy who sacrifices everything to get strong.
That's something I can get behind.
- Here it comes. - Hmm?
It's that.
What is "that"?
- [grumbling] - [tense music playing]
It's such fun trampling over a small fry like you.
It's simply the sweetest treat there is!
Uh, what the heck is that?
- [both gasp] - Oh.
- I see. It seems he used Removal. - Hmm?
The brain puts limits on the body so that it doesn't injure itself.
By purposely removing them, one can enhance their latent abilities.
Although,
I never imagined there was still someone who could enhance them to that degree.
[Metsudo] Raian Kure has the ability to release 100% of his latent ability.
There's only a small number of people from his family
who've been able to achieve that feat.
You managed to find yourself a great fighter.
Just as I'd expect you would.
I'd swear you have a factory making them somewhere.
[Raian] No more playing around.
It's time to crush you!
[Jack] Give it your best shot.
[Raian chuckles]
[slosh]
[chuckles, grunts]
[dramatic whoosh]
[laughing]
Whoa, he's quick!
[grunts]
[bones crackling]
[straining]
[chuckles]
[laughs]
[Jack groaning]
[yells]
[Jack grunts]
[Jack grunts, groans]
- [laughing] - [swift whooshes]
[whimpers]
[stomps continue faintly]
Hmm.
[Mitsunari] It's not over yet.
[Metsudo] Hmm?
There we go.
That should end it! [laughs]
- [Jack] Don't be so hasty. - Huh?
Now this is where things get interesting.
[Jack groans]
[yells]
[retching]
[sloshing]
Hmm? Check it out.
Look at that guy's body!
- [Jack continues retching] - [skin crackling]
He's maxed out.
[Jack continues straining]
This match is crazy versus crazy.
And you know what that means.
It's possible that this match won't end until one of those guys winds up dead.
[both gasp]
[Jack grumbles]
[tense music playing]
Hmm.
How interesting.
[Jack, Raian laugh]
They're both laughing? No way!
This is even more insane than normal.
[both grunting]
Take this!
[Jack grunts]
[Jack yells]
[Raian yells]
Hmm.
This isn't just a match anymore.
It's clear they don't care about any competition.
Yeah.
Now it's kill or be killed.
A fight to the death.
To hell with you!
- [bones crack] - [Jack groans]
- [Jack grunts] - [bone cracks]
[grumbles]
Mitsy…
[whimpers] No, this is bad.
Just what kind of match did we set up?
I mean, an exciting one, but still!
[whimpers] Hey, look!
- [Raian grumbling] - [tense music continues]
[Jack groaning]
At this rate, they're really gonna--
Stop it!
Just stop it, you two!
[yells]
[Raian grunts]
- [Jack groaning] - [Raian laughs]
Is this it?
- [groaning] - Is he finished?
Has Raian won?
[all gasp]
[Jun grumbles softly]
[Kazuo whimpers]
[Jack straining]
[bones crackling]
[Raian chuckles]
[whimpers]
So, the winner is…
[dramatic whoosh]
…Raian Kure.
[grunts, groans]
[both gasp]
[both grunt]
[Jack laughs]
[Raian laughs]
[both grunting]
[crowd gasps]
[all gasp]
- [all panting] - [all gasp]
[Raian, Jack continue grunting]
Hey, stop, you two!
The winner's already been decided!
- It's no use, Mitsy. - Huh?
Clearly, they're seeing this through to the end.
None of us are going to be able to stop this battle.
[Mitsunari groans]
You know, I wonder what's going on in there.
- [Gaia] Yeah. - Huh?
[both gasp]
[footsteps approaching]
- [dramatic whoosh] - [loud explosion]
[all gasp]
The heck?
Who are you?
[man grumbling]
Pickle is here? How can this be?
[all gasp]
[dramatic music playing]
[grumbles]
No way.
He acted on instinct when his prey was taken.
[Sea King Retsu groans]
[Pickle continues grumbling]
Have you come here so that you can get crushed too?
Just back off.
This guy is my toy.
You hear me?
[Pickle continues grumbling]
This is getting really wild now.
Just when you thought it couldn't get more out of hand.
Uh, sir, should I?
[Metsudo groans softly]
[grunts, yells]
[grumbling]
[grunts]
[dramatic whooshes]
[grunts]
[grumbles]
[Jack grunts]
[Jack grumbles]
It's over, Big Brother.
- You lost. - [grumbles]
[groans] Huh?
[Sea King Retsu] Hmm.
[grumbling]
[straining]
[breathing heavily]
- [grumbles] - [footsteps approach]
If I don't get to decide the outcome, that's fine by me.
But I will make certain to settle this some other day.
How dare you intrude on our fight, Baki Hanma!
I'm gonna kill you for this, you jerk!
You can be sure of that!
Sounds good.
Anytime.
Whenever you're ready to show up, I'll be waiting.
I'll get you, Baki!
You hear me? You're mine!
If you're not involved, then you should really leave.
- [grumbling] - You understand what I'm saying?
Huh? [grumbles softly]
That's good.
[Mitsunari groans softly]
[sighs]
- [footsteps approaching] - [gasps]
[chuckles]
Another example of fantastic youngsters!
I must have them join me too!
[Kiyosumi] Has Removal been performed on this guy's brain?
[Adam] Did you see that guy's nails?
They were huge, just like a dinosaur's!
You are allowed to talk about something else, you know.
I heard his name was Pickle.
What kind of training do you think a guy like that does?
Who knows?
Maybe he doesn't do anything, like Hanayama.
- [Adam groans] - Uh, what's up, dude?
Sorry. You go on ahead without me.
[Adam panting]
I gotta hurry.
Oh, just great.
[grunts]
So it's you.
- Move it. - You move it!
[Adam grunts]
[Adam groans]
All right, listen up, American.
If you want to go on in, then just admit it,
and I'll be happy to let you pass by.
[Adam grunts]
[Adam] Screw you, dude.
[grunts]
Listen… [exhales]
Ha! You're sweating like a pig, Japanese Yankee.
How about you admit that you want to go in,
and I'll let you go by just this once.
[grunts]
If a man admits weakness and backs down, he's done.
[narrator 2] And so, an impasse.
Wait, what?
You're giving life lessons now, you big buffoon?
[narrator 2] A stubborn standoff!
- [whooshes] - [both grunting]
A tense test of endurance between two obstinate men.
In the end, who will come out on top?
[both continue grunting]
Where the heck's Adam?
This is so like Ohma.
The match is about to start any moment now,
but he wants to sleep till the last second.
It's just his way of doing things.
Training in his sleep's actually quite impressive.
[dramatic music playing]
[grunts softly]
[sighs]
[Sayaka] Ladies and gentlemen,
your last wait is over.
- The final match is about to begin! - [indistinct chatter]
Our first competitor stands five foot six inches tall
and weighs 168 pounds.
Known for pushing his limits to reach the pinnacle of strength,
he's the champion of the Underground Arena.
Baki Hanma!
His opponent clocks in at six feet tall and 187 pounds.
He possesses both a raw instinct for combat
and the capacity for meticulous strategy.
He, too, seeks to be the strongest there is.
And according to all accounts,
he has no doubt that he'll reach that goal.
Meet the man called "The Ashura," Ohma Tokita!
[thrilling music playing]
You know what?
I had a sneaking suspicion this might happen.
I thought to myself, "I'm gonna end up fighting this guy."
What a coincidence.
Me too.
What do you say?
Should we get things started?
[Metsudo] Mmm.
[Mitsunari] The final match, Baki Hanma versus Ohma Tokita!
[Metsudo] We've seen great fights here, and this one promises to be the greatest.
- So, now… - …begin!
[loud bang]
[both exhale]
They're sizing each other up.
[Kaolan] Who's gonna be the first to make a move?
[Ohma] So that's how it is, huh?
Then allow me to make the first--
- [whoosh] - [Ohma grunts]
[thrilling music continues]
[grunts]
[music fades]
[both gasp]
[gasps] He's down?
What even happened?
[Cosmo] Half a second?
I had no idea there was someone besides me who could use The Zone.
It looks like this'll be one tough fight.
Good luck, Ohma.
[exhales, grunts]
[whimpers] Watch out, Ohma!
- [sharp sting] - [dramatic whoosh]
- Hi-yah! - [Ohma grunts]
[all gasp]
- That immense kick came out of nowhere! - Yeah.
[groans]
Dude, your head's so frickin' hard.
I… I don't get it. What was that?
Niko Style's Adamantine Form…
- [Ohma exhales] - Indestructible.
It works by tensing up your muscles right at the moment of impact.
It creates a dense barrier to neutralize attacks.
[Ohma] That was a close one.
But what on earth was that just now?
I don't even get what happened.
This Baki guy…
He's no joke.
[Kaede] Baki Hanma.
He's the one who you'll be fighting today.
Baki… Hanma?
He's been training for years. Since he was a kid.
It seems his mom arranged top-tier coaches.
He's fought against several very formidable foes
and beaten them all.
What's more,
if I'm remembering correctly,
he's the champion of this Underground Arena.
Ohma…
[Ohma] All his life, he's known nothing but fighting.
Which means, in that respect at least,
he's just like me.
Leave it to me. I know just what to do.
I'm going to take a nap.
- [both gasp] - But Ohma--
Clearly, this guy's no lightweight.
I want to fight him in my head before I do it in real life.
- [Kazuo] Uh, hmm. - [Kaede] Hmm?
- [Kaede sighs] - All right, then. Sweet dreams.
[Ohma] He may be the worthiest opponent I've ever faced.
Let's do this.
- Baki! - [tense music playing]
- [swift whooshing] - [both grunting]
[Baki] All right.
Now I'm getting what you're up to.
[Ohma grunts]
[Ohma] Too bad for you, Baki, that won't work!
[chuckles]
[grumbles]
Ohma, watch out!
[sharp sting]
[Ohma grunts]
[grunts]
No way! But how?
He beat Indestructible?
[tense music continues]
Oh, I see.
[Cosmo, Jun] Hmm?
At the moment Baki threw that punch,
he concentrated the entire weight of his body,
focusing all of it into his fist.
Not even Indestructible could block that.
The body's joints are its shock absorbers,
but when they're all locked up, they can't do their job.
Bet it doesn't feel so hot.
- Huh, kid? - [Ohma exhales]
[Ohma] Damn. Feels like he punched a hole right through my stomach.
Pretty impressive move, man, but I've got one that can counter it.
[gasps]
[exhales]
[narrator 1] From a very young age,
Ohma Tokita was destined to become a fighter.
Seeing his foe's situation,
Baki couldn't help but feel a strong kinship between the two of them.
[Baki] We've only started fighting, but I already know
you are just like me.
- [yelling] - [tense music playing]
[Ohma] Well, that's unexpected.
But if you're going to come at me like that…
[dramatic whooshing]
[rapid whoosh]
[both grunt]
[Jun grunts]
Wow, he moved into the punch!
By closing the distance between them like that,
he stopped Baki's momentum, blunting the force of his punch.
He stopped a move he just learned? No way!
Not bad at all, kid.
[Ohma] You know, I should try that punching thing too!
Niko Style! Adamantine Form! Ironbreaker!
- [bones crack] - [Baki grunts]
[grunts]
[both yelling]
[both grunt]
[both grunting]
Whoa, incredible.
He's keeping up with Baki?
Who knew someone could go toe-to-toe with him?
I can't believe Ohma's techniques
are completely ineffective against this guy.
[grunting continues]
Oh man, Rigid Body Art isn't working.
[Doppo] So, Baki, what are you gonna do now, huh?
[grunting continues]
[Ohma gasps]
- [tense music continues] - [rapid whooshing]
Hmm? Is that…
[sharp sting]
[sharp whip]
[Sea King Retsu] Whip Strike!
[Ohma groaning]
He's in pure hell now.
Man, he's really hurting!
And he was using Indestructible.
This is crazy.
[all gasp]
- Hey, look. - [Jun grunts]
[Ohma groans]
Baki hit him so hard you can almost see his fingerprints!
[Kaolan] Smart technique.
Baki relaxed his muscles, making his body like a whip.
That let him strike with the coiled energy of his whole body.
Man, that's harsh.
A strike with that much power?
No one's safe from it!
[Ohma grunts]
Ohma has no concept of giving in to weakness,
but still, Indestructible's been completely defeated!
[grunts]
[exhales]
[Ohma] Anything goes, right?
Don't underestimate Niko Style!
- [whooshing] - [Baki grunts]
- [whooshing swells] - [grunts]
[Ohma] Flow Control!
Form Willow!
That kid is young,
but he has a master's understanding of aikido techniques.
Mm-hmm!
I won't fall for the same move again.
This time I'll… [gasps]
[grumbles]
What is happening?
I'm lost.
[Baki exhales]
[faint whooshing]
He's like a completely different person than before.
What is he planning to do?
[groans softly]
[faint whooshing continues]
[grunts]
[rapid whoosh]
[both grunting]
- [rapid whoosh] - [grunts]
[all gasp]
I… I saw nothing.
Not a thing.
[yells]
Iron Moment!
- Smash! - [dramatic whoosh]
[rapid whooshing]
[gasps] Xiaoli!
[Baki grunts]
[Baki yells]
[loud whooshing]
That was Mach Punch!
[Ohma grunts]
[grunts]
[yells]
[Ohma grunts]
- No way! Did he… - [gasps]
[Biscuit groans softly]
[grunts, exhales]
[Ohma] He saw Willow once, and now he can use it?
This Baki Hanma…
[sharp swell]
It's just like you said, Niko.
It's a great, big world out there.
You know, I've tried a lot of my moves on you.
You're a pretty scary dude, Ohma.
I can say, without any reservations,
you are the real deal!
- [rapid whoosh] - [grunts]
[grumbling]
Oh no! Ohma!
Oh.
Possessed by a god?
- [Katsumi] Hmm? - Possessed by a god?
It's a move to release latent ability.
It causes the blood to circulate at an accelerated speed
and converts body heat into attack power.
Although, the blood pressure jumps to five times normal.
It's the definition of a double-edged sword.
[Baki groans]
[chuckles]
Hey, look!
Do you guys see what's on his back?
[gasps] That's insane.
I can't believe it.
[dramatic music playing]
It's the face of a demon!
It looks like we're getting close.
- [Ohma grumbling] - We're nearly at the decisive moment.
[Jun grunts]
[all gasp]
[grumbling continues]
[Baki, Ohma yell]
- [both grunting] - [dramatic music continues]
[Baki] This is it!
[bones crack]
[Ohma] This is just what I wanted.
[Ohma yells]
[Baki grunts]
[Ohma grunts]
[all gasp]
[groans]
[grumbling]
Now, that's what I call a fight. Don't you think?
- Yeah. - [both] Hmm.
[Biscuit] Hmm.
In their quest for strength, they elevate each other.
Amazing.
Hmm.
[Ohma] Your power, your ingenuity…
I can tell just how incredible the people you've fought before me were,
how they helped you become who you are now.
- [rapid whoosh] - [dramatic swell]
[Baki] It's like fighting against everyone I've ever fought before,
all wrapped up in one person.
- [loud crack] - [both grunt]
[bodies thud]
- [both groaning] - [music fades]
[Jun, Cosmo breathe shakily]
[Sea King Retsu gasps]
[faint swell]
[Ohma exhales]
[groans]
- [unsettling swell] - [gasps]
[Seishu] Huh?
[dramatic whoosh]
This feeling… What's going on?
Huh?
- [breathing shakily] - Hmm? What's wrong?
He's here. [whimpers]
He's right here.
[whimpers]
[unsettling music plays]
[all gasp]
- [Ohma grunts] - [Baki] Huh?
Niko Style, huh?
So you're the one who inherited that guy's techniques.
[groans]
How interesting.
Tag me in.
Hey, Dad.
Wait, what? Your dad?
[Baki] We were just getting to the good part.
Yeah, exactly.
I want in.
[inhales sharply] No way!
[Ohma] He's right.
Dad or not, this is our fight.
How dare you interrupt?
[chuckles]
Hmm?
[suspenseful music playing]
[footsteps approaching slowly]
Oh.
So it's you, huh?
[dramatic music playing]
[gasps] Kuroki!
Gensai's here?
So, this tense atmosphere…
You're the one behind it?
Kuroki.
You also go by the name "The Devil Lance."
I've heard rumors about you.
Who'd have thought?
Two men who've reached the final stage in the evolution of strength
meeting here face-to-face.
Word is that if I want to test my fighting skills,
I couldn't ask for a better opponent.
- [sharp sting] - [both grumble]
[both] I told you, this is our fight! Now quit butting in!
- [loud swell] - [Baki grunts]
[Ohma grunts]
You could never land a punch against me.
You think you're a match for Hanma blood?
[exhales]
[grunts]
- [rapid whoosh] - That's enough! Stop it!
- [sharp sting] - [all gasp]
It's too early! You two showed up way sooner than you should've!
I was gonna set up a match between you two,
but now you've ruined all my plans!
This competition has been sullied.
Your untoward intrusion has completely spoiled all the fun.
[Mitsunari] Look, I'll still set up a fight for you guys.
[Metsudo] But for now, please, just leave.
[scoffs]
[Gensai] Very well. I hear you loud and clear.
[Yujiro] Whatever. I'm over it.
- [Baki] Sorry about that. - [gasps] Huh?
I mean about my dad and all.
[exhales]
Well, let's get back to it, then.
[exhales] What's up?
You don't want to continue?
[sighs]
- [sharp sting] - [dramatic music plays]
Oh, I get it now.
Seems we both have work to do.
[exhales]
[sharp whoosh]
[chuckles]
We'll fight again.
I can't wait.
[chuckles]
Me either.
[both chuckling]
[Mitsunari] We've decided it's impossible to continue this final match
after that disruption.
[Metsudo] We're calling it a draw.
[narrator 2] And so, the competition between the Underground Arena
and the Kengan Association ended with no clear victor
after a win, a loss, and a draw.
[narrator 1] In the end,
it was decided that, eventually, a winner would be determined,
but only in the next competition.
[dramatic music plays, fades]
[Seishu] Hmm?
[exhales]
I see.
Just as I thought. Something is going on here.
[dramatic music playing]
[eerie whoosh]
[grunts]
Justice… execute!
[dramatic music playing]
[dramatic whoosh]
[exhales]
[wind whooshing]
[Baki] Focus… and faster.
[Ohma] You're not bad, Baki.
Not bad at all.
[dramatic music continues]
[exhales]
Hmm.
[Baki grunts]
[Ohma grunts]
[both yelling]
[loud whoosh]
[thrilling music playing]
BAKI HANMA VS KENGAN ASHURA
[closing theme music playing]
[music halts]
[both grunting]
[narrator 1] Perhaps the less said about this, the better.
There's nothing to see here.
Nothing at all.
[dramatic whoosh]
[narrator 2] For these two spirited men,
fighting an unseen match of their own,
dancing together in lockstep,
there exists a struggle that only they can understand.
[both continue grunting]
[grumbling]
[straining]
[both grunt]
THE END
[Chiharu, Adam groan]