Have you ever handled nitroglycerin?
Yes. I've handled dangerous substances before.
Making contact with him is very much the same.
The instant you give it a shock...
...BOOM!
Listen. Be as careful as you possibly can.
As you would with nitro, a missile fuse, or a hysterical woman in bed...
May I ask something, Commander?
Go ahead.
We're the biggest and the best in the world,
so why are we so nervous about one guy who isn't even an emissary?
It makes absolutely no sense.
Here's an example.
Let's say a man is watching TV one Sunday afternoon.
The image of the president's face happens to get on his nerves,
so he leaves his house to go beat him up.
Do you think this man's plan would succeed?
If he were the Invisible Man, or...
It's possible, for the man we're about to meet!
I repeat, this is no joke or exaggeration.
Meet him with utmost caution!
Yes, sir!
"Advent of the Ogre"
W-we're here...!
Just over three hours from Hawaii...
Fast, indeed...
We're the ultimate crack unit! We can't let a single man mock us!
I WILL open your eyes! I survived a storm of missiles on the battle--
You in charge?
Take me to Korakuen, on the double!
Y-yes, sir!
You don't like my way of doing things?
Do you take pleasure in pulverizing opponents who can't fight back?
There are no referees in this arena.
Fighting here means--
So what're you gonna do?
Maybe you are the underground arena champion or whatever,
but I'd prefer it if you postponed your novice fighting theory for later.
Orochi Katsumi is mine. Who said you could have a piece of him?!
Those sound like fighting words...
A lovely smell...
Ladies and gentlemen! Match 9 of Round 1 will now begin!
In the Seiryu corner!
Pro Boxing Ian McGregor
In the Seiryu corner!
"The boxing heavyweight champ is the strongest man alive..."
To prove this, the world champion has entered the tournament...
...Ian McGregor!
Taekwondo Li Moko
And his opponent, in the Byakko corner!
A blazing tiger from the Marines has come ashore!
Taekwondo's #1, Li Moko!
What's this?! The stare-down has already begun!
But Li Moko is wholly unfazed by the world champ!
Begin!
They hit each other at the same time!
He only grazed me and I'm dizzy...!
Unfortunately, I have no intention of having a punch-out with you!
Champ!
Damn, McGregor's gettin' wailed on out there...
That Marine has full knowledge of a boxer's danger zones...
Shinogi...
Look.
In boxing, you basically fight an opponent directly in front of you.
In other words, your attacks are limited to an area within your reach
that is only several dozen cubic centimeters in size.
I get it! By attacking just a few centimeters outside of that zone...!
Yes. You can attack without fear of reprisal!
Champ! That's enough! Stop!
Uh oh! McGregor has his back to the wall!
Hurts, doesn't it?
I bet you never had your legs attacked before...
I'm sure you realize that my next attack to them will...
...put you out of commission!
Victory is mine!
Smart. By using the fence as footing...
...he was able to draw his enemy into his attack zone.
Match over!
W-what...?!
Yujiro...!
Stop!
Yujiro!
T-this tournament is my dearest desire!
Please! Please leave quietly today! Please don't destroy my dream...!
Don't get the wrong idea.
I'm here to watch.
But...
...even though I'm not fighting...
...this tournament is meant to name the world's strongest.
If you haven't lined up...
...truly worthy fighters...
...then those unworthy ones...
...must be eliminated!
I know you're there, Amanai.
He let him slap him...?!
Why is this the only way you can ever do things?!
Get a doctor! Quickly!
R-right!
I can't believe you...
I acknowledge and respect your ability as a fighter...!
But!
You have absolutely no concept of others' pain!
I HATE that about you!
If you'd like, I can let you understand pain right here!
Mitsunari.
This is Amanai Yu. He has my endorsement.
I'm entering him into the tournament.
Hanma Yujiro personally brought you here...
And I'm even more interested in you seeing as you slapped THE Ogre!
Very well! I will permit you to enter the tournament!
Thank you...
Biker Gang Shiba Chiharu
In the Byakko corner, undefeated biker gang leader, Shiba Chiharu!
It's the red jacket from his legendary 100-man slaughter in Yokohama!
That's the mystical suicide outfit!
This jacket is supposedly only bestowed upon Yokohama's strongest,
and its fearless red color comes from the blood and sweat of men!
All-Japan Judo Hatanaka Kohei
And his opponent, in the Seiryu corner, the All-Japan Judo star...
...Hatanaka Kohei!
Yo, judo dude. I'm totally gonna show you what a REAL badass is!
Come at me with everything ya got!
Or else I'll kill yer sorry ass!
Begin!
Come on! Come on! Come on!
Shiba kicks! But he's clearly an amateur!
Oh! He gets thrown into the air...!
What's this?! Shiba couldn't break his fall!
Or did he not even try to?!
Come on...
Is... that all...?
Done already?
You're too soft!
C- Chiharu-san!
He snapped it!
Hatanaka has demolished Shiba's left arm!
Shiba-kun... Just give up!
Things will only get worse from here on out.
Say what?!
My next attack will focus on your left arm!
And then I will break your right arm as well!
Are you going to continue anyway?!
I-is he forfeiting the match...?
C- Chiharu-san...!
'Kay, guys! Lemme show ya what a REAL badass is!
Pay attention now!
Hey! Judo dude!
I saved ya the trouble! Howdya like it?!
Ya wanted to bust my right arm too, right...?
Then be my guest!
Whoa! Shiba smashed his face into Hatanaka's head!
You ARE soft...!
Quit yer damn wobblin'!
Match over!
Shut the hell up! Let go!
Chief Shiba Chiharu comes out on top of this unique showdown!
What's this?!
The tattoo on his back is of a three-headed dragon!
Our burdens are way different, ass!
You alright, Missy?
This really is too much for a girl to handle...
Wasn't this person named Jack--
Are you Baki Hanma's girlfriend?
He's a superb fighter. And...
...those clear, beautiful eyes...
Such nice eyes...
Baki... Hanma...
Y-you tryin' start something?!
B- Baki-kun!
I want to see you fight in the final match...
Why...? Why did he do that?
Next is Match 11 of Round 1, Mike Queen versus Misaki Kengo!
This is unexpected! Hanma Yujiro has just appeared!
Hanma Yujiro? Isn't he Hanma Baki's old man?
Yeah, the strongest being in the world, also known as the Ogre!
H-he's...
...Baki-kun's father...?
Begin!
Shorinji Kenpo Misaki Kengo
Shorinji Kenpo finally descends into the multi-style fighting Mecca
that is the underground arena!
He faces an American pro wrestler! What kind of match will this be?!
American Pro Wrestling Mike Queen
Say, Yujiro. I assume not even you can predict this tournament's victor?
I'm sure of who'll win. 100% sure.
Come again...?
Give up! Give up!
Match over!
Such strength! Is this Shorinji's true power?!
A big win for Misaki Kengo!
No bones were broken, and I stopped before any joints were dislocated.
You should be just fine in five minutes.
What...?
This is the essence of Shorinji Kenpo.
Wasn't that fight just delightful, Yujiro?!
Yujiro...?!
H-hey! Look!
Isn't that five-time Muay Thai champ, Chamoan?!
Yeah! They say he has the strongest middleweight standing moves!
Then who's the guy treating him like a kid with just two fingers...?!
What's the matter, Muay Thai champ?
Play with me some more. All these matches are so boring.
I guess I should finish this.
Is he alright?! Someone call an ambulance!
I'm still hungry...
But that should keep me satisfied until the final match...
And now for Match 12 of Round 1!
"Byakko Locker Room"
C Block, Fight #4...
Sergio Shiba versus Jack Hammer!
A masked demon.
An armor-clad god of death.
Why do they stain their fists in blood?
Why do they offer sacrifices?
Anger, fate, life, love...
Yes. It's all for him.
Next Episode-- "The Right to Fight Him"