Crossover Anime: Starting with Destroying Kengan

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"Intercepting the enemy's attack means giving yourself a chance to survive. Only by making yourself invincible and surviving can you have any hope of turning the tide... So this is the 'gain' you got after I beat you up?"

Yato thought to himself.

"The one who's really unlucky might not be you, but Okubo."

Okubo's mixed martial arts follow the principle of rational and effective attacks, in other words... it has a high requirement for completion. If a formula is missing a number, how can you get the answer?

No, the formula itself is invalid.

The core reason why Okubo's attributes are far superior to Himuro's is that he has been unable to defeat him for so long.

"Mr. Igarashi, what's your view on the current situation? Which side do you think will break the deadlock first?"

Seizing the opportunity when the two had exchanged blows for what seemed like an eternity without any result and could only distance themselves to catch their breath and recover their strength, Katahara Sayaka quickly asked her question.

After three commentary sessions, Ye Dou's accurate observation and professional level have been recognized by most people. Although there are also quite a few netizens who are jealous of his inflated popularity and say things like "all talk and no action" and "don't get beaten up later," which are full of malicious comments.

"It depends on how long Himuro can last. The 'half-volley' is strong, but the margin for error is also low. So... although it may seem unbelievable to many fighting fans, this match is probably going to be a standard war of attrition. Unless Okubo has some trump cards up his sleeve, it will just be a matter of who wears out the other first."

Yato pondered for a moment, then answered truthfully.

"'Half-volley'? Does that refer to the special technique that Himuro used to defend against Okubo's attacks?"

Katahara Sayaka's eyes lit up, realizing she hadn't asked the wrong person.

Countless viewers immediately perked up their ears.

Although it was a long battle, the two fought a truly spectacular fight, exchanging blows and countering each other's moves. The intensity was comparable to a big-budget movie production, with high-intensity offense and defense measured in seconds, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.

For those who practice mixed martial arts and Jeet Kune Do, Okubo and Himuro Ryo's performances are even worthy of being recorded in their respective system's textbooks.

However, after watching for a while, it's clear to anyone with eyes that Himuro Ryo's raw strength is not as good as Okubo's, and he's only managed to hold on until now thanks to his tactics.

That being said, few people can understand this tactic that combines the characteristics of different moves.

This made everyone feel itchy inside.

Some people simply wanted to know the answer, while others thought it was impressive and wanted to learn how to do it.

"This technique evolved from Jeet Kune Do's 'positioning tactics.' The so-called 'positioning tactics' are tactics that involve blocking and exploiting gaps to launch a rapid counterattack. However, Himuro's 'half-jab' is not just a tactic, but more of a technique."

“A true interception is complete, but his interception is incomplete, only half, so it is a ‘half-intercept’, with only interception and no counterattack. But precisely because of the lack of counterattack, he can devote all his attention to ‘intercepting’.”

"This is also why Okubo's attacks were not very effective. His striking techniques were intercepted, his throws couldn't get close, and the same was true for his locks and chokes. Although he wanted to find an opportunity, Himuro's movement speed was faster than Okubo's, which is also the advantage of Jeet Kune Do."

"The shortest and fastest straight-line technique, which Himuro used for 'interception,' is equivalent to using his hand to 'block kick.'"

"This leg technique is the most difficult defensive tactic to deal with in Jeet Kune Do. If you master this leg technique, you can stop almost any form of attack. When Himuro uses both his hands and feet, you can imagine how effective it is."

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Yato dismantled Himuro Ryo's tactics in just a few words.

It wasn't that he was intentionally betraying his teammates.

Rather, this tactic is an "open strategy," not a "divine plan." Those who are capable of dealing with it can deal with it, and those who are not can only be taught step by step, but if they are still helpless, they will still be helpless.

"However, in my opinion, Okubo's strength is far more than that, and he should have a way to overcome this problem."

Yato suddenly said.

In the field.

The coolness of the ice room allows for rapid breathing, speeding up physical recovery.

Hearing the commentary from the sidelines, I couldn't help but laugh.

"Okubo...did you hear that? Yato said you still have a trick up your sleeve, so hurry up and use it. If this drags on, it's hard to say who will win."

"Confess? I didn't confess."

Okubo was drenched in sweat, but his eyes were full of charisma.

He wore a calm smile.

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“Okubo Naoya always fights with all his might, and... if he can fight this hard, there's nothing to complain about even if he loses, right?”

"you……"

A serious look flashed in Himuro Ryo's eyes.

This guy has an ridiculously good mentality.

After playing for about ten minutes, he showed absolutely no signs of anxiety.

Instead, they enjoyed spending time with him.

What is he thinking?

"Himuro, to be honest, playing against an opponent like you is much more enjoyable than playing against professional players in previous matches. This is the kind of training I've been looking for."

Okubo cracked his neck, then bent down to lower his center of gravity, adopting a grappling stance, his heavy breathing revealing his excitement.

"If I can surpass you, my skills... will definitely reach a new level."

"...!"

This guy!

Are you using me as a whetstone?

Ice Chamber Ryo's pupils contracted.

"Here it is! Himuro! Okubo Express is open for business again!"

The Fighting King let out a low roar and stomped his foot on the ground.

They charged forward like tireless bulls.

"Yeah."

Himuro Ryo took a deep breath.

Veins bulged on his forehead.

To think we were looked down upon to this extent.

"...In that case, let me beat you black and blue!"

Another three minutes passed.

Poof.

One person collapsed to the ground, feeling both resentful and inexplicably relieved.

Sweat, blood, and dust mingled together.

“Huff… huff…”

The person still standing was panting heavily, with his eyes closed and his right fist raised high.

He struck his signature celebration pose, as always.

They were bathed in thunderous cheers.

"—The battle is over! The winner is Naoya Okubo from [Mushi Television]!" Hiro.

Chapter 215

After the Group A matches concluded, everyone had lunch, rested briefly, and then returned to the stadium.

Half past one in the afternoon.

The first round of Group B has officially begun.

This is the fifth match of the day.

The team that went to battle was Yato's "old acquaintance".

First Encounter with Nogi Group.

The 'clouds' that once vanished before him have now become even more powerful.

Having specially adjusted his condition before the match, Izumi Hatsumi was like a dark cloud, giving people a sense of oppression just by looking at him.

His opponent is Adam Dadoli, the representative fighter of Boss Burger, a street fighting king from Texas, USA, known as "The Emperor".

Adam is a former ice hockey player with a truly strong physique, comparable to Okubo. In addition, his balance and back muscles are extremely well-developed, allowing him to deliver punches with 'full power' regardless of his posture.

However, Izumi is a master of Aikido.

He is not considered weak even among top-tier fighters.

The only two fighters to have ever defeated the 'Tiger' Wakatsuki Samurai.

To him, Adam was nothing more than a brute with boundless strength. 220

Less than half a minute into the match, Izumi Hatsumi seized an opportunity and threw him unconscious with a "Big Hand Return".

Yato raised an eyebrow upon seeing this.

Chu Jianquan used the same trick on him back then.

However, its power was not as great as it is now.

...Maybe it was 'deliberately' shown to him.

Especially after seeing Izumi leisurely leave the stage and then glance back at the commentary booth, Yato was even more certain of his judgment.

but……

I want to challenge him to a duel.

We need to break through at least two lines of defense first.

Group A features four top-tier fighters: Gaolang, Julius, Medell, and Okubo, making it incredibly difficult.

Group B wasn't much better.

Besides Izumi Hatsumi, there are four other top-tier fighters: Takeshi Wakatsuki, Ohma, and Setsuna Kiryu.

As for Ohma, who was originally the protagonist, there's no need to say anything.

Although Kiryu Setsuna encountered Kuroki in the original story and his dream of meeting the "god in his heart" in the finals was shattered, no one can say that he was weak.

In Yato's eyes, Kiryu Setsuna was even more threatening than Gaolang and the others.

Because his moves are extremely lethal.

It's not an assassination boxing style, but it's even better than an assassination boxing style.

In fact.

In the next few matches.

The result was exactly as Yato had predicted.

Even if he occasionally reminds the 'weaker' side, it's useless; the difference in strength is too great.

Samurai Wakatsuki vs. Haruo Kono.

Following Julius, 'Tiger' once again shattered the common sense of audiences around the world with his terrifying fighting skills.

With a weight of over 400 pounds and a height of over 2 meters, Kono Haruo can be considered the largest fighter among the participants in this competition.

Katahara Sayaka stood beside him, like an infant who hadn't grown up.

Yet this enormous creature, even more 'robust' than Julius, was knocked down by five consecutive heavy punches from the Wakatsuki samurai.

The first time, I was still able to stand up.

He was able to stand up after the second shot.

On the third shot, he not only stood up, but also fully entered combat mode.

The fourth attack, and they fought with increasing vigor.

Fifth shot, and I'm down...

This is Wakatsuki Samurai.

A 'superman' born with it.