Time certainly flies, Boss-
It's already been five years now---
"Gathering"
Hanayama-san, huh---
Boss- About Hanma Baki---
Word has it that he's back in the country---
There've been rumors for a while
that say that he's appeared in some underground fighting arena---
I'm not sure where that would be, though---
Well, I gotta go-
Hiya!
Sir!
--Doppo! --Sir---!
How've you been?!
What a pleasant surprise!
I would have come to you had you asked---!
Quit acting so reserved! We're close friends here!
He's always idolized Orochi Doppo-sensei, the "God of War"---
The Shinshinkai's head office is breathtaking!
I'd expect no less from the castle of a world-renowned karate master!
Just wonderful!
But this certainly is unexpected- I haven't seen you since--
I was just in the neighborhood and thought we might talk over tea-
You're the same as ever- Why not be frank with me?
Do you think you could bring Katsumi-kun to the underground?
Katsumi?
He's currently touring America-
But why him?
I was just wondering who's stronger, him or the Ogre's son-
The Ogre--- Hanma Yujiro?!
You certainly are easy to understand, Doppo-chan!
Sir! What is happening underground?!
It's changed quite a bit since then-
A lad who popped up three years ago is now the undefeated champion-
And he's the Ogre's son?!
Hanma Baki.
I wanted to see Katsumi, the adopted son of you, the former champion,
and the son of the Ogre fight!
But if he's out of the country, it can't be helped---
I'd love to meet this Hanma Baki---!
I built this office to pave the way for the younger generation,
but I've never once forgotten the days when I fought for you-
And just hearing the Ogre's name has me shaking---
Director!
What's going on?! I have company here!
--I'm sorry, but it's Kato---! --What? Kato?!
He's destroyed the dojo- Could you possibly come?
Go on! Don't mind me!
Pardon me-
Doppo-chan! Ifhe's strong, introduce him to me!
Kato!
How are ya, Mr- Director?
It's been what? Three, no, four years?
Kato- What is the meaning of this?
Don't look at me- I just came to ask you something-
We have plenty of reason to crush you!
After you ditched us 4 years ago,
you did nothing but shame the Shinshinkai's good name!
I'd say you did that yourselves-
Bastard!
I wanna find someone even stronger-
I assume you know where I should go-
Someone strong?
Underground fighters-
All my visitors today are kids---
I heard about it during my gang's executive meeting-
Supposedly, there's this really awesome place
where they decide the world's strongest man!
Are you referring to my place?
Sir!
I saw what you did- You're a real go-getter-
--What's your name? --Who're you?!
Me? I'm Mito Komon! (famous Tokugawa Iord)
--Huh? --Sir-
This is Kato Kiyosumi, and until four years ago, he was my best fighter-
Your best, eh?
Wonderful! Truly wonderful!
What's with you?! Don't tell me you swing that way?!
I suppose I can always wait for Katsumi-kun to return, Doppo-
Come visit sometime- And bring that fellow with you!
Baki's fight is coming up soon!
Baki---?
You came at just the right time-
I got no idea what's goin' on---!
--First, I make you pay for this- --That hurts---!
Here.
Just one flick---?!
"Matsumoto"
I'm home!
Whoops---!
Welcome home- Baki-kun's back-
Yeah, I could hear from outside-
--Go take Musashi his dinner--- --OK!
Baki-kun---!
Kozue-chan! It's been a while!
Kozue-chan---?
Oh, here's Musashi's dinner-
Oh, thanks! Musashi! Food!
That's not how you do it-
You have to actually give it to him-
Silly Musashi---!
What's the deal, Musashi? You never act that way with me---
Because you're always running off somewhere-
Yeah, sorry- I just have lots to do and stuff---
You should apologize to him, not me-
Yeah---
Sorry! I said a little too much!
Wait---
Thanks for always taking care of Musashi---
Come to school sometimes, ok? Everyone's waiting for you-
--Is something the matter? --Landlady! What do you mean?
Kozue was acting strangely---
She told me to come to school sometimes-
That's a tall order---
Did I forget it again?
It's all right- He was the same way-
Turn around-
It's ok- I can do it myself-
He used to wash off here, too-
He would always forget his towel and then yell out to me-
Who are you fighting this time?
Some karate guy, I hear- Sounds like it's not normal karate, though-
One of these days, you're going to die---
He would always come home all torn up, but then go straight back-
Sometimes it was a judo fighter, sometimes a karate fighter-
Street fighters, Aikido fighters---
He always had different opponents,
and he never once came home unhurt---
One day, after coming home in high spirits like a bully who won a fight,
he passed away so blissfully, leaving behind Kozue, his only child---
When Tokugawa-san introduced you to me, I was honestly hesitant-
I thought I was sick of fighters---
But whenever I hear those sounds, I'm oddly put at ease---
Ow---!
All done!
Good luck with your next fight!
Thanks!
Oh, and you're late with this month's rent-
Oh, right---!
Why aren't you eating?
I went to the trouble of getting a private room- Don't hold back-
Well, whatever-
I hear you earned quite a name in your profession-
I bet you earned a lot as a bodyguard-
I'll have you know it was 10 times as thrilling as your dojo!
So you've grown tired of those thrills, too?
That doesn't mean I'm gonna let you teach me now!
I use real fighting karate that's been forged by guns and swords!
Karate you can't hit anyone in the face with seems so stupid now!
Did you know eyeballs are warm when you jab your fingers into 'em?
I've known that quite a long time-
Screw this! I'm leavin'!
But that is precisely why you have the right to inherit my techniques
and why he invited you to where the world's strongest man is chosen-
Will you try squaring off with me?
My karate is 10 times more thrilling than a pistol-
When?!
Whenever you want---
Crotch hits don't work on me-
They're warm, you said?
Your fighting forged by guns and swords didn't work on me-
Okinawan karate has a technique called kotsukake,
in which your testicles are hidden inside your body-
That old man's underground arena is full of guys using such moves-
What?!
In short, whatever goes-
There are no forbidden moves, and lethal techniques are allowed
if you perfected them yourself-
It's there the strongest men are chosen-
What's the matter? You're shaking-
So it really exists---?!
I'm an old alum-
You'll love it, too---
Does that sound bother you?
--It doesn't bother you? --Not at all-
--Did Dad used to do that a lot? --Day and night-
--It sounds like you know something- --Does it?
Why do you think Baki-kun does that?
Why not ask him yourself?
I can't- All he ever does is grin back at me-
It stopped-
That question again?
You can't ask me not to be interested-
You never go to school and you train morning to night-
But I'm here today-
Listen seriously!
Sometimes you disappear then come back all beat up---
Actually--- I'm aspiring to be the world's strongest man-
--You call that an answer? --It's not?
Morning!
Pretty risky, this early in the morning!
Wait! It's not like that---!
What?!
This is the underground arena---?
--It's a charade- --A charade?
When the construction of the Tokyo Dome was announced,
that old man had them build an exceedingly private area underground
in exchange for his financial assistance-
This is a fairyland of people who seek absolute power-
How good of you to come, Doppo!
Sir! I'm here as per your invitation-
Oh! Thanks for coming, too, kid!
--Baki-kun! It's our turn to clean! --Sorry, I gotta skip it!
Wait! I'm not done with this morning's conversation!
I am here to pick you up, Mister Grappler-
Thanks, Matsuo-san!
Was that---
---Baku-kun?!
What's wrong, Kato? You look like a tourist-
This isn't some joke, right?
You're the one who wanted to come here-
This for real?!
The Dome's only supposed to go two floors down---!
I told you, it's a charade-
This charade will end with my generation-
The holy land of fighting that has existed
ever since the Tokugawa Period 300 years ago---
Behold, its latest form---!
"Seiryu"
"Byakko"
This place was beneath the Dome---?!
Well, Doppo?!
It's like night and day compared to the one beneath Korakuen Stadium-
Naturally, as the public can never learn about this,
we specially restrict it to people who can keep secrets-
Kato- Close your mouth-
I'm--- not dreaming, am I?
To think such a world existed---!
Ladies and gentlemen, it's the moment you've been waiting for!
Shortly, today's main event, Total Fighting- Champion Hanma Baki
versus Shinogi-Style Karate- Shinogi Kosho, will begin!
Sir---
The Ogre's son is fighting Shinogi Kosho?!
Who the hell's that?!
Not so cross, my boy- He'll be out soon-
Then you can see him clearly with your own eyes!
This is certainly exciting, sir-
How long it's been since I felt like this---
Watch for yourself, huh?
"Seiryu Locker Room"
As impressive a thirst as always-
De-carbonated cola is high in energy-
--Here you are- --Thanks-
Why is it that when I'm done taping up
my whole body starts to itch
and I want to tear my opponent apart?
"Seiryu"
This atmosphere hasn't changed- The calm before the storm---
It's time-
And now, for today's main event!
Hanma Baki versus Shinogi Kosho-
Coming from the Byakko corner---
---the challenger, Shinogi Kosho!
He jumped!
He's "Cord-Cutter Shinogi"-
Cord---?
It'll make sense soon enough-
And here he is!
The youngest and most exciting fighter in the 300 years
of this underground arena--- The King!
Coming from the Seiryu corner!
Baki! Baki! Baki!
--Baki?! --Baki! Baki! Baki!
Here goes!
Baki! Baki! Baki! Baki!
The undefeated champion! Look, Doppo!
That's Hanma Baki!
Champion?! He's just a runt!
That boy---?!
He has flair.
Aside from the use of weapons, everything goes!
"Next Episode"
The boy's title is "The King".
He's the strongest, and undefeated.
It is all for the day he challenges him.
The men gather in the arena in search of proof of being the strongest.
The fingertips of the bold man possess the energy of a Iethal technique- the Cord-Cut.
"Next Episode: The Cord-Cut"