Ganryu Island

At the center of the island sat a large stadium referred to as "The Kengan Dome"

All light inside the enclose building remained off, all until one began shinning down into the center of the arena

Standing at the center of the arena was Sayaka Katahara, she was a 5'5 woman with smooth tank skin and straight platinum hair that was partially plaited on the left side, she had brilliant red eyes and a near perfect hour glass figure with a form fitting ankle length red dress that split at the bottom left side and stopped at her thigh

A microphone slowly lowered down from the ceiling into her hand

Sayaka:ladies and gentleman, thank you for your patience...

She raised her fist into the air as every light turned on and began illuminating the entire arena along with everyone sitting in the countless seats held in the stands

Sayaka:WE WILL NOW BEGIN THE KENGAN ANNIHILATION TOURNAMENT!!!!!!!!!

The crowd erupted into incoherent yelling, Kazuo found himself in the stands as well with Akiyama and (y/n) sitting on either side of him

Spectator:I'VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS FOR SO LONG!!!

Spectator:LET'S GOOOOO!!!!!

Spectator:GET ON WITH IT!!!!!!!

Kazuo:*incredible, the atmosphere here is more like a rock concert than a martial arts competition!*

He noticed a large group of people flocking to a row of seats nearby

Kazuo:*w-wait...is that...?*

The seats he was looking at were occupied by world leaders from the USA, China, Russia, India, the UK and even smaller nations like Japan

Kazuo:*wh-why would people like the sitting president of the United States be here?!*

(Y/n) noticed where Kazuo was looking and pointed at the world leaders

(Y/n):I recognize those guys from the tv's.

Akiyama looked their way as well

Kazuo:it-it's almost like a summit...all this just for some tournament?

Akiyama:N-No...you two don't get it? Th-This tournament is where the leader of the Japanese economy will be determined. Which means it'll have a major impact on global economy as well.

(Y/n):...what's that?

Akiyama faced palmed and shoved his pointing finger down

Akiyama:please don't point at them...

(Y/n):they're looking this way.

Akiyama started sweating nervously as she quickly glanced at the world leaders to see a few waving towards them

Kazuo awkwardly waved back

Akiyama:they probably see you as a competent entrepreneur since you've recently worked your way into the Kengan Matches in such a short span of time. Due to the name of your company they might even be planning to offer trading agreements.

(Y/n) quickly lost interest and redirected his attention towards Sayaka in the center of the ring

Sayaka:this tournament will be held over a five day period. Today we'll be holding all 16 matches of the first round!!!!

A large display screen over the arena turned on to show the schedule of the tournament

Round one would take place on day one, day two was a rest day, round two was day three followed by a rest day, the quarter finals and the remaining rounds would all be held on the fifth day

(Y/n):only one fight then today...tch.

Akiyama:I guess they're trying to make it easier on you fighters, you can rest between the early rounds.

(Y/n) rolled his eyes as he crossed his legs with his right ankle resting on his left knee

Kazuo:*well true...that may be apart of it...but is that really the only reason...?*

In the VIP area, President Katahara and Erioh Kure were standing at the window watching together

Katahara:ohohoho, just look at the excitement. I have great expectations for this tournament.

Erioh:yes, it's indeed quite impressive. You have such a fine venue to use these days. It's a whole world apart from when I fought here as your fighter.

Katahara:hoho, that's just how the tides of time move, but this is quite the irony.

He started looking at Erioh out of the corner of his eye

Katahara:to think the position you helped me attain would come under threat by you. What a cruel twist of fate this is, hoho.

Erioh smirked as his aura started flooding the room and even made Katahara's elite bodyguards like Minoru was left unsettled

Erioh:rest assured, I won't pull any punches. I'll give you a magnificent Coup De Grace.

The door opened as Karura walked into the room wearing an all black sailor school uniform but the wrappings around her legs remained

Karura:grandfather, I'm done dressing-...oh you look scary, are you angry?

She wasn't afraid but Erioh wasn't expecting his granddaughter to be back so soon

Karura:you shouldn't get angry, you need to watch your blood pressure.

Katahara began quietly snickering as Erioh wiped a tear from his eye as his expression completely softened

Erioh:*my great granddaughter is so kind and gentle! She's truly a little angel!!!!*

Erioh:I'm not upset my dear, there's no need to worry. You look amazing in your new uniform!

Karura's eyes lit up again by being praised by her grandfather

Karura:really?!

Erioh:really!

He started petting her head

Erioh:I need to talk with the chairman for a little bit, go ahead and enjoy the first match.

Katahara:*he's an even more doting grandparent than I remember, to think he was the First Fang of Metsudo. It's a stark contrast to his young self.*

Meanwhile in one of the hallways, Rino was standing face to face Hayami Katsumasa of Toyo Electric Power

Rei was behind Rino leaned against a wall and as with everyone, Rino greeted Hayami with a elegant smile

Rino:My, it's been quite a long time, have you been doing well Mr.Hayami?

Hayami:Miss Rino, just the person I was looking for, I have something I would like to say to you.

He began looking down on her like how he looked down on everyone else

Hayami:I find it outrageous that a mere courtesan is taking part in the Kengan Annihilation Tournament. Don't you think you need to be put back in your place?

Rino:well, that's quite the courtesy. I just hope you can maintain that front in front of President Katahara.

Hayami started emanating the same kind of aura as said President

Hayami:this is your last chance to walk out, girl.

Rino:oh, walk out? Here I thought that was your forte.

She began mimicking a similar aura, she hated Hiyami

Rei:*she won't back down even in front of President Hayami, but...it's unlike her to hear her emotions on her sleeve like this.*

In the ring, Sayaka was finally done with explanations

Sayaka:now that ends my precautions for the stadium. And finally, I, Sayaka Katahara will be your master of ceremonies and announcer for the Kengan Annihilation Tournament.

Kazuo:wh-what?! That's he president's daughter?!

Akiyama adjusted her glasses

Akiyama:yes, but apparently she was born from one of his mistresses. Her abilities to do just about anything makes her stand out in the Kengan Association.

Kazuo:w-wow, I guess the apple doesn't fall far...

Everyone in the stands couldn't get enough of the beauty that was Sayaka

Spectator:SAYAKA! LET ME GET YOUR NUMBER!!!

Spectator:COME BY MY ROOM LATER!!!

Spectator:LETS GET DRINKS BABY!!!

Sayaka:thank you everyone, I won't be seeing anyone here though.

Akiyama:although, I seem to recall the chairman had another kid...

Standing in the VIP area out of sight of Katahara was the special task force within the Bodyguard division, The Extermination Force

The apparent leader was a young man who's told at 5'11 with condescending eyes, neatly styled red hair that covered the right side of his face with a distinct braided plait like Sayaka's, running down the left side of his face was Hebrew script that passed over his eye and down onto his cheek

Leader:She's as popular as ever.

Executioner:it's to be expected of your sister, young master.

Leader:heh, half sister is more accurate. Well, never mind that. We'll let the main force deal with this situation.

The leader was the younger sibling, Metsudo Katahara's only so , Retsudo Katahara, Leader of the Extermination Force

Retsudo:Now it's time for us to take our positions, I only hope we won't have to see any action.

In the arena, the lights over the stands shut off leaving only the ring illuminated

Sayaka:joining me on commentary for this tournament is a legend throughout the underground fighting world...

The massive speakers in the arena began playing earsplitting rock music as most of the lights pointed towards one of the main entry ways to the arena

Sayaka:standing at 163cm and weighing just under 47kg! She's caused no end to frustration to Kengan Association Employees! Hailing from China! The God of War who seemingly no one can beat! Infamous for beating Top Ranked Kengan Fighters and mastering countless martial arts!

A figure started walking into the light

Sayaka:JIANG!!!! YUUUUUUU!!!!!

Fireworks started going off as Jiang walked into the light with her right fist raised over her head

Suddenly almost everyone in the crowd started booing Jiang as she entered the ring

Kazuo:wh-what...?

He looked to Akiyama for answered as she adjusted her glasses

Kazuo:what's going on...?

Akiyama:I was afraid of this...the Chinese God of War has an old reputation that no one's likely to forget.

(Y/n) perked up and started looking out of the corner of his eye at Akiyama

Akiyama:back in the day Jiang was known for finding Kengan Matches and approaching fighters prior to their starting. She'd brutally beat them down and they'd either be unable to participate in the match or be severely handicapped. Needless to say, she cost many companies untold of sums of money and even more when it came to bets on the matches.

Kazuo felt a chill run down his spine as he remembered the face and aura Jiang was capable of producing

Kazuo:*so scary...*

Jiang made it to the center of the ring as the booing continued and Sayaka lowered the microphone

Sayaka:it's so good to see you again Miss Yu. It's been a long time.

Jiang:You've grown a lot. I don't plan on causing any trouble this time...maybe.

She looked at Sayaka's large chest and then to her own much smaller chest as a small scowl briefly changed her expression

Jiang:jeez, even you got bigger than me...

Sayaka giggled, she didn't hear Jiang comment about her chest

Sayaka:that's good to hear, I'm so glad you accepted my father's invitation.

Jiang:at first I considered blowing him off again but I found out my son is fighting here, so I won't be doing anything to give him an advantage in the rounds. Speaking of my son, are you single? That old coot Erioh always looks so happy about having grandkids so I'm curious.

Sayaka continued giggling as she smiled

Sayaka:I'm flattered Miss Yu, but I'm just here to announce the fights.

Jiang:I see, well then let's get on with it.

Sayaka offered out the microphone

Sayaka:would you like the honors for the first round?

Jiang smirked as she grabbed the microphone

Jiang:alright ladies and...everyone else. I think it's about time we show you what you've all been waiting for. I know you sicko's are as interested as me in seeing bones break and flesh tear so without further ado, WHAT DO YOU SAY WE DRAW THE CURTAIN ON A BLOODBATH!!!!!!

The crowds gone almost universally shifted to one of cheer and applause

Meanwhile in a private room, Cosmo Imai was just about finished warming up as the vibrations of the crowd began traveling into the room as Cosmo threw two left flicker jabs

Cosmo:wow, you hear that?

He looked to Akira who was watching

Akira:you kidding? I feel that. Anyway, how's your conditioning?

Cosmo kept hopping around similar to a boxer throwing two right jabs into a left uppercut

Cosmo:perfect! I think I'm actually in better condition now than ever!

Cosmo knelt down and started stretching

Akira:Hey, cos.

Cosmo:hmm? Yeah?

Akira:I'll say this one last time, don't push yourself out there. If you realize you don't have a chance, throw the match.

Cosmo:what? This again?

Akira:like I said, I consider you my little bro before I consider you my fighter.

The fighter stood up and approached his manager

Cosmo:haha, you've forgotten about the type of person I am though.

He grabbed the back of Akira's head and put their foreheads together

Cosmo:I really hate losing, so I promise I'll make you the winner.

Akira smirked

Akira:heh, hey don't head butt your big bro. I thought you'd say that though. So get out there and get 'em!

He walked out of the room and started making his way down the long corridor towards the arena with a cheering crowd

Sayaka:let's get to it!!!! Introducing the first fighter of the first round in A block! Don't let his mild looks fool you, he's got an infinite sense for combat! He may be small, but he'll take down any opponent he faces! Can this young Jiu-Jitsu master bring some charm to the opening of this tournament?!?!?!

The same process that lead to Jiang's introduction repeated for Cosmo

Sayaka:standing at 171cm tall and weighing in at 68kg. With a Kengan Match record of 21 wins and zero loses!!!! Total assets acquired....79,212,000,000!!!! Representing Nishihonji Security Services, The King of Stranglers!!!! Cosmo Imai!!!!!!!!

Fireworks started going off as the speaks grew louder while Cosmo entered the ring to thunderous applause

Cosmo:let's do this!

At the opposite entrance to the ring, his opponent scoffed with his manager seeing Cosmo enter the ring, fighter, Adam Dudley, manager, Ronald Haraguchi

Adam:tch, what the fuck, he's just a kid.

Ronald:He uses Jiu-Jitsu, 19 years old and the youngest fighter in the tournament. He's never lost with a 21 match win streak. But I doubt he'll be any match for you.

Adam:oh...Jiu-Jitsu...huh? Ok~ how about I teach this little grappling cocksucker a lesson.

A few weeks ago, Texas

Punk Abbot, known as the strongest brawler in America. at 42 years of age, this man's power was clearly above any other street fighters. With his masterful game and scathing strikes, his refined techniques even in a no-rules brawl, can be considered a martial art. In the south Punk was considered the "Absolute Champion".

Adam Dudley stood in the center of a junkyard with a massive crowd around him, he'd beaten Punk Abbot in a single blow and remained unscathed

Adam Dudley was a very tall muscular man with blonde hair and blue eyes, he was built like a bodybuilder with a thin waist, wide back and shoulders for an impressive V-taper. Both arms were covered in tattoos with notable skulls on his shoulders, his four upper front teeth were capped with the word "fuck" engraved on them

Adam's right fist was covered in blood, Punk abbot was lying in front of a wrecked scrapyard car with his head entirely caved in

Spectator:PUNK!! PUNK GET UP!!!

Spectator:SAY SOMETHING!!!

Spectator:HE KILLED PUNK IN A SINGLE BLOW?!?!

His future manager watched in horror as a pool of blood formed around Punk's corpse and Adam gave the corse The Bird

Ronald:*I-I've finally found someone!!! I've finally found someone amazing!!! Pink Abbot was a fighter who has experience in the Kengan Matches! I came here hoping to recruit him! But instead I saw a one sided victory from out of the blue!! Adam Dudley!! This man just might make it!!*

Present day, Ganryu Island

Sayaka remained in the ring to announce Adam's entrance, Jiang was waiting in the commentators booth for the match to start

Sayaka:and now it's time to introduce his opponent, the Top Dog from Texas! He'll take on any opponent, armed or unarmed!!!! A violent thug from the land of the free is about to let loose here on Ganryu Island!!!! Will this be the first ever tournament won by a foreign fighter?!?!

Adam began walking towards the ring in boxing shorts as the arena hyped up his entrance

Sayaka:standing at 192cm tall and weighing 107kg, with a Kengan Match record of one win and zero loses! And a total assets acquired of 7,646,000,000 yen!!! Boss Burgers very own...

Adam began entering the smoke filled ring as the lights pointed towards him

Sayaka:The Emperor!!!! Adam Dudley!!!!!!!!

Adam walked straight up to Cosmo already clearly itching to rip his head off

Sayaka:they already can barely keep their hands to themselves!!! The testosterone in this arena is off the charts!!!!!

Adam:whoa whoa whoa, what kinda bullshit is this? Do the japs really make the bitches do their fighting?

Cosmo:you've got a foul mouth, what do I care though, you won't be talking much longer.

Sayaka started hurrying up towards the commentators booth, in the stands, Tomoko's nose was bleeding seeing Adam shirtless

Shion:what do you think of this match?

Tomoko:I like the cute types but...I like the wild types too!!!

Shion started giving her a side eye

Shion:*that isn't what I meant.*

Meanwhile Akiyama looked at (y/n) who was watching with his arms crossed

Akiyama:who do you think will win?

(Y/n) grunted

(Y/n):who knows. I don't like grappling.

Akiyama:*that's true...(y/n) usually sticks to staying upright and off the ground, back when he fought Jiang she consistently kept him off balance as well.*

In the commentator stands, Sayaka sat down beside Jiang as they both started waiting for the referee to start the match, she adjusted her microphone as she put on a headset

Sayaka:the moneys already begun flying from the crowd into the betting pool! Jiang, if you were to place a wager, who'd you pick?

Jiang:They're both young and confident fighters full of energy. Although height and weight often play a large factor in fights, it's clear Adam has the edge there since Cosmo's a small and light grappler.

Sayaka:incredible! Even the voting pool is predominantly leaning towards Adam as well! If anything, your analysis has only increased his favor!

Jiang:although I guess it's hard to say who's really at the advantage, they're polar opposite fighters, Adam's a brawler and Cosmo is a grappler from what I see.

Sayaka looked over, unlike herself, Jiang didn't have any papers on the fighters stats or fighting styles, Jiang had determined Adam was a brawler without any hints

Jiang:this'll go down to how well they can keep the other on their own respective fields. Can Adam keep Cosmo in range of his fists or will Cosmo bring Adam down to the ground.

Sayaka:but it's like you said, there's a massive size difference between the two!

Her higher energy commentating was clearly due to her being more experienced commentating, Jiang talked into the microphone in her typical fashion

Sayaka:either way, this'll be a tough fight for the young Imai!

Jiang:ordinarily maybe, but size doesn't matter. Especially not in the Kengan Matches and I speak from experience there. And it certainly doesn't matter to a prodigy like Cosmo Imai.

The referee began entering the ring and approached the fighters who'd been sizing each other up the entire time

Sayaka:and now the starting time is growing nearer and nearer! Will the winner of the first round be the Jiu-Jitsu warrior from the Land of the Rising Sun?!?! Or the Bullfighter from the Land of the Free?!?!

The referee stopped between the two fighters and pointed to both fighters

Referee:fighters! At the ready!!!!

Sayaka:our referee Mr.Yamamoto has signaled the fighters to take their stances!

Adam assumed a basic brawler fighting stance while Cosmo got low for the typical grappler stance as the referee raised his arm into the air

Sayaka:it's two men from opposite sides of the pacific with opposite types of fighting styles! WHICH ONE WILL COME OUT ON TOP?!?!

Referee:BEGIN!!!!!!!!!

He swung his arm downward signaling the start of the match as both fighters lunged in

Sayaka:THE KENGAN MATCHES ARE FINALLY UNDER WAY!!!!!

Adam threw a left haymaker as Cosmo ducked under it and threw a left jab which adam blocked with his right forearm as Cosmo kept advancing and threw a right jab as Adam put both arms up to guard his face

Cosmo kept advancing throwing a left straight into a right jab as he swayed to Adam's left and threw a right hook as Adam's defenses stayed strong, Cosmo didn't have the weight to break his guard

Cosmo threw another right jab followed by a second into a left straight when Adam started to throw a right high kick and Cosmo threw a right low kick to the side of Adam's right knee knocking him off balance for an instant

Cosmo threw another kick and his foot slammed into Adam's left side, following the blow Cosmo backed away as Adam steadied himself, he clearly felt that kick

Sayaka:the first strike goes to Cosmo Imai!!!

Adam:*tch you little bitch, that smarts. Didn't feel like a blow from middle weight.*

Jiang:*As I thought, Imai is faster. But I wonder how he'll fair when the emperor gets serious.*

She looked into then stands and saw (y/n) watching the fight with half interest with Kazuo and Akiyama

Jiang:*If you want to improve, this is the type of person you should watch (Y/n). If you can improve your grappling and implement it into your Shengli better, you'll have a good shot at winning this tournament without using THAT. You can learn a lot from just watching the fights, your rusty so touching up between rounds will help.*

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To be continued

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