I say, Anton-
Interesting fighters have all but disappeared---
"Tokugawa"
Have they, sir?
Ones like you and Orochi Doppo, back in the day---
These chaps now, they don't get my blood stirring anymore-
Mayhaps it's my age?
Sir- Shall I get your blood stirring once more?
--I have interesting news--- --How interesting?
--Exceptionally- --Say it-
A man showed up in Rio de Janeiro several months ago-
A Japanese-
That man- no, technically, he's still a boy-
is HanmaYujiro's son!
What?!
The Ogre had a son- What do you think, sir?
"Path to the Holy Land"
I had no idea the Ogre had a child---
How careless of me...
Incredible, sir- I didn't know you knew him---
Inari!
I AM the promoter of the underground arena-
In here I've data of the world's strongest men: height, weight,
chest size, reach, foot strength, and back strength,
not to mention birthdates to blood types, astrological signs,
families, women, and everything else!
Forgive my ignorance-
So, is he any good?
His name is Hanma Baki, written as "sword fang"---
His name matters not! I asked if he's any good!
Two years ago, at the mere age of 13, he made sport of Yuri Chakovsky-
However, that was just a prelude-
He apparently trounced Hanayama Kaoru immediately afterward-
My word! That brawling master?!
Can you believe it? A 13-year old runt withstood his grip attacks!
Remarkable...!
This is more of a suspicious rumor than actual information,
but a while after fighting Hanayama, Baki faced off with the Ogre---
Come again?!
Supposedly a number of men associated with Baki witnessed it,
but not a single one wants to talk about it-
What on earth happened?
Good question-
At any rate, rumors about Hanma Baki disappeared entirely after that---
Perhaps he lost to the Ogre---?
This is only my educated guess on what the wounded kid did
until he showed up in Rio several months ago, but---
You wanna get better at fighting?
You wanna have a real fight?
You want to free-fight?
Then Brazil's the place for you-
You're just wastin' your time wandering around America-
Ain't been any exciting fighters lately---
You wanna fight no-rules?
Then make for Brazil-
Brazil-
And then several months ago, Baki appeared in Rio-
To see Dixon---
--Truly? --A friend there has confirmed it-
And then?
He's loaded...
Hanma Baki-san, yes?
I've been expecting you-
Um---
Dixon has been eagerly awaiting you since your call this morning-
Thanks---
In here is the glory of Dixon's official 700-0 record-
700---?!
Dixon waits.
Pardon my entrance-
Thanks for coming-
I hear you wanna get strong, amigo?
How did you get those injuries?
Getting strong is a good thing, amigo-
I do practice to get strong- Day after day---
Even the day I meet friends or break up with my woman-
Everyday---
Then, one day, I realize I was strong-
Then what do you think happened, amigo?
My opponents look like bonitas-- yes, like very nice women-
The bonitas, they give me an impatient look that says,
"Come on! Come on!"
I bite my opponents like that and keep winning-
Out of 700 fights, I lose not even once!
Until recently, anyways---
If it's tough guys you want, go back to Tokyo-
The unbelievable fighting arena I lost at is there-
Arena---?
An underground arena where the world's strongest men gather---
The so-called "Holy Land of Fighting"-
It was there I was toyed with like a kid!
Tokyo---?
You'll lose everything, amigo! The constant days of training!
Everything you sacrificed to get stronger! The family you made!
Your wealth! Your women!
Losing takes everything away!
Do you understand what it means to get strong, kid?!
All the strongest men gather there?
If so, then he- Hanma Yujiro- will eventually show up, too!
Who should I see to enter, Mister?
In the 30 years I've tried my hand at fighting...
Please---! Tell me!
...this is the youngest samurai I've ever seen!
Baki has likely returned to Japan-
And he will come to you, sir-
Interesting news, indeed!
In fact, he may already be here-
Stop right there!
An impressive fighting spirit!
This is Kano Shumei, head of my bodyguards-
It's a shame that your surprise attack ended in failure-
I merely gave some old bones a wakeup call-
Seeing as I didn't sense any skill, I can only guess you've gone senile-
I wouldn't be talkin' all stuck-up, kid!
Want me to scrap with you right here?!
Can't either of you take a joke?!
I like your style- Now I can rest easy tonight-
Goodnight, sir-
He's definitely top-class...
He already sensed the ominous energy hanging over the compound...
Thought so- The son of Hanma---
Do you know who I am?
Doesn't matter- You're an enemy if you get in my way!
There goes my sense of relief---
The Ogre raised one hell of a boy---
Alright, Musashi- Be a good boy and stay here-
Wait, you've always been a good boy-
To think all that energy was coming from a boy like you---
Talk about intense spirit...!
--Why are you here? --Let me see Tokugawa-san!
If you wish to meet with the boss---
---save it for AFTER you've dodged my shodan!
That's the same stance as mine---!
I take it you heard about the underground arena, grew interested,
and came to personally speak with the boss-
Am I right?!
Yup!
This guy's strong!
Then let me tell you something interesting, my honest friend-
If by remote chance you ARE able to defeat me,
you could enter the arena starting as early as tomorrow-
After all, I am one of the less than 50 from around the world
who is an official fighter of the "Holy Land of Fighting"-
He blocked it!
Oh? You act as if you can't believe you were defended against-
Who is this guy?! He's not countering at all...!
I've never seen this before!
Huh?
He's ripping off my stance again...!
See, whenever you imitate an opponent's stance like this,
you get a good idea of what attacks to expect and not expect-
Protection is the very essence of self-defense-
Basic single attacks are all you really need
if you possess a perfect defense-
Even a woman's slap is quite effectual, for example-
Especially with guys who've lost confidence in their own offense,
much as you did just now!
Cut the--
--crap!
Shodan! (First Strike)
Why didn't you follow that up? It was the perfect chance, too---
You can still talk? After taking that blow head-on---?
What're you talkin' about? I only got hit once-
I'm just getting started!
That's more like it---!
What would someone like you know about the underground arena?!
Nothing!
In that case, allow me to tell you!
The underground arena, also known as the "Holy Land of Fighting",
was started 11 generations before the current Tokugawa Mitsunari
by Tokugawa Mitsukuni during the Edo Period-
Mito-no-Komon-sama, huh?!
Starting with Mitsukuni, the spirit of love for fighting
has been passed down unbroken to the current Mitsunari!
So what?!
The issue here is one of status!
I don't know your situation, but a punk who suddenly attacks at night
and slaughters residents must not be allowed into the sacred arena!
Screw that!
What---?!
The strongest men gather here, right?
In which case, I absolutely MUST get there!
What for?
I heard from a guy who entered once-
Said I'd lose everything if I go there- But I don't care about that-
I just wanna win- There's no doubt he'll show up there eventually-
I want to beat the world's strongest man!
No matter what happens, I will beat him!
--"Him?" --Yeah!
That's why I want to enter the arena! No matter what!
What's so funny?!
You're really something-
Your overflowing battle spirit and tenacity deserve admiration-
However, you cannot be allowed to enter without defeating me-
My pleasure! I can't afford to get tripped up here!
The same thing again!
I knew it!
What?!
The son of Hanma- Do you know who I am?
Doesn't matter- You're an enemy if you get in my way!
The Ogre's son... Baki, written as "sword fang"...
You're seriously a fighter in the underground arena?
What did you say?!
I've been thinking-
Your defense is definitely good, but your attacks--
--are too straight!
He's right-
Sneaking in at night and injuring guards to satisfy my desires---
It's a horrible way to act-
But I chose the hardest and most straightforward method!
Where is everyone?
What on earth?! Who are you?!
Hanma Baki!
Please let me enter the arena! I'll get even stronger!
Two or three times more! To defeat Hanma Yujiro!
He is no ordinary man, you know-
So you have the skill to crush Kano, bottom of the C-League---
C-League?
Would you like to switch with him and start from the bottom?
So you'll--
I warmly welcome you to the "Holy Land of Fighting" underground arena!
Thank you! Where is the arena, anyway?
A place that will much surprise you---
"Next Episode"
Time passes, and the boy returns.
The curtain rises on a new era that revolves around a "fighting holy Iand. "
The boy goes to the grand battlefield of amusement,
for the man will come to a place filled with strength.
The boy continues to fight for a new dream.
"Next Episode: Gathering"