I always found an excuse
so I didn't have to deal with what I didn't like
It's quite meaningless, isn't it?
No matter what kind of master they are
they didn't become masters just in one day
Embrace the ideal image in the heart
Without saying meaningless things
Without looking aside
But if I feel like bursting into tears, giving it up
and losing to my own weakness
I put myself in a bird cage
and push it into the valley
For those who believe in me more than anyone else and for my belief
I can be strong
I just have to stick to it
"Ryozanpaku"
Begin!
Apa! Apa!
Apapapapapapapa!
Apa!
My throwing deities...
What are those two doing?
Hmm, supposedly this is a special training to learn how to hold back.
That's an unusual training.
Hmm?
I'm so stupid!
Why do I always go into offensive mode as soon as I face an opponent?
- Look at that. - Apa?
Hey, there's one still alive!
I did it! This is the first time I didn't kill everything in my sight!
Now I can teach Kenichi Muay Thai!
What do you think about asking Furinji to go to the movie?
Movie, eh?
Hey.
Huh?
Is Kenichi Shirahama here?
R-Ragnarok! "The techniques trio"!
Heh, it looks like we're famous now.
If you know who we are, then answer my question!
What? You mean that coward? I mean, Shirahama?
W-We don't know, because he's always gone during lunchtime.
Covering for your buddy, huh?
That's impressive. But we're also in a hurry.
Are you covering for him?
Why would I do that when I'm dealing with the Ragnarok people?
Seriously I don't know!
I can't believe that he could disappear like that everyday
without his classmates knowing a thing!
Don't you mess with us!
W-We followed him many times before,
but he always manages to disappear from our sight!
That's the truth! With the girl named Furinji!
Hey, is she the one with the tight outfit,
cute face and a glamorous body, but really is a monster?
I don't think that's the same one...
She has braids and wears glasses.
What? So he's got two girlfriends?
Takeda-san, should we just go ahead and kill that guy?
Koga-kun, will you shut up for a second?
- Hmm? - Huh?
What's up, Ukita?
There you are!
I thought that he might be hiding in a place closer than we think, but...
"Kenichi will beat Ragnarok" What the hell is this doll?
"Kenichi will beat Ragnarok"
Looks like he's trying to make fun of us.
"There you are"?
That was totally embarrassing! And what, some doll fell out of it?
As always I don't understand what exactly makes Takeda-san laugh...
Damn Shirahama...
How dare he humiliate us like this?
Huh? That's odd... I wonder if I dropped it somewhere...
Did you lose something?
It's a voodoo doll Apachai-san made for me.
He gave it to me with prayers that I'd safely return to Ryozanpaku.
He's a nice guy, you know.
Yes! Apachai-san is a very nice person.
He just doesn't know how to control his power.
But, at any rate, I wonder how much longer I have to sneak around like this?
After you've had a little more training,
you should be able to keep those delinquents
under control and take it easy again.
So, in other words,
I won't be able to take it easy unless I keep them under control.
You could put it that way.
But at least they can't find you here that easily.
Boy, training, huh?
Miu-san?
Stop, Miu-chan!
Niijima-san?
You really are scary, as usual.
I found you, Kenichi!
No matter where I hide, you always come and find me, don't you?
He ruined the precious time alone with Miu-san...
I was able to find you up here,
and that means sooner or later Ragnarok will also find out about this place.
What's with your attitude? Are you their spy or something?
You sure are ditzy. Why don't you find another place to hide?
I'm going to get myself some better information in exchange for the information
I'm going to give them about this place.
And by the time they come here looking for you, you'll be long gone.
Based on my experience, this trick will work two more times.
Whoa, he's a very cunning man.
Let's go, Miu-san!
He's a devil wearing an alien's mask!
If you get too close to him, his alien tendency will rub off on you!
Are you sure?
Because I just happen to have some information on Ukita the great thrower
and Takeda the great puncher for you.
What kind of people are they? Tell me.
"Please tell me," right?
Please tell me.
"Please, Great God Niijima-sama"!
Please, Great God Niijima-sama!
Lick my shoe.
Oh, this must be so-called "friendship between buddies"!
All right, fine.
Here's Kozo Ukita, a senior student.
He was expelled because of his ignoble character that would do anything to win.
His specialty technique is the shoulder throw
that he launches with his big frame.
Your fighting index is 62 and Ukita's is 80.
I'd say right now you have no chance of winning.
You can't just rate someone's fighting ability in figures!
He's starting to understand.
And the one you need to be careful with is Ikki Takeda, also a senior student.
He actually happens to be a former lightweight boxer.
B-Boxer?
That's right.
Supposedly he used to be the upcoming rookie in the boxing world.
What is a guy like that doing in the delinquent group?
Beats me!
People go over to the side of evil just as easily as an apple falling from a tree.
I'm still looking into the details.
What should I do?
At a time like this I should just-
You haven't been running everyday for nothing, I see.
But it seems that way only when you're making a strategic withdraw...
Ge-Ge-Ge-Geronimo!
This murderous vibe in the air... Don't tell me this is...
- Rock! - Paper! - Scissors! - Hmph!
There!
They're changing their hands furiously as they quickly check each other's hands!
Hmph, although I thought I outwitted all of you...
- Damn. - Apachai put out his hand without thinking.
This is the first time I've ever won!
- This is all because Akisame and Kensei kept on changing their hands! - Apapa! Apapa! Apapa! Apapa!
I always change my hands.
It sure looks like you guys are having fun,
although your disciple is in big trouble...
Moron! We weren't playing!
We were trying to decide who's going to teach you specific techniques next!
I can't believe you guys have been deciding it like that all this time!!
Come on. I thought we were supposed to keep that secret.
Kenichi! It's Apachai's turn next!
But you know, Kenichi-san.
You're going to fight against a boxer next, aren't you?
If that's the case, I think leaning Muay Thai can be effective.
What? Is that true?
Y-Yes... And because of that I'm freaking out.
Muay Thai might actually be quite good for learning how
to fight a boxer in a short period.
Hmph.
Apachai-san, do you think I can win against a boxer with Muay Thai?
Of course! If you want to kill him, you have to use Muay Thai!
He's right.
This guy has been caring for me all this time.
- How could I not believe in him?
- Apapapapapapa! Apapa! - How could I not believe in him?
Huh?
Please take it easy on me with your hits!
Of course I will!
I will do it deeper than mountains, higher than seas!
The deity is alive, so it's going to be okay!
"Deity"? Apachai-san, you're hurting my hands. Ow, ow, ow!
Kenichi, are you ready?
Uh, I guess, unfortunately.
There's nothing like Muay Thai if you want to kill! That's what I learned.
- But- - Apa?
I just want to be able to protect myself from that delinquent boxer, so...
You think about complicated stuff like that after you kill the guy!
You have a brain so you can beat up someone!
That was the impression of my master!
What do you think? Did I sound like him?
Am I really going to be okay with this guy?
Apachai-kun, why don't you teach him what kind
of martial art Muay Thai is first?
Huh? Uh, it's for killing people-
Enough of that!
Muay Thai is an ancient martial art
that was developed for soldier training in the Siamese kingdoms
of what is now Thailand.
I see.
That's what I think Apachai-kun wants to say.
That's right! He's right!
Sounds like a very practical style of martial art.
That's right! My master used to tell me all the time.
Long time ago, a king named Nareswan was captured by the enemy soldiers.
But he was told that if he could beat the strongest man in the country,
he could earn his freedom.
So he ended up beating all of his opponents and he came back to his country.
Wow!
And of course, the king also practiced Muay Thai.
Whoa, that's cool!
I'm gonna do it! Please teach me!
All right, first we'll start with "Tan Guard Muay"!
Okay!
So, what is that "Tan Shio Lemon"?
"Tan Guard Muay." It means the basic stance.
Like this?
That's right. Next is "Tee Sok"!
In Muay Thai, you use your elbows and knees a lot.
The fact is, most contemporary martial arts these days don't allow
the use of elbows and knees in fighting.
Why is that?
If you use them incorrectly you can kill your opponent.
That's right.
However, in Muay Thai, they specifically focus on those moves.
Wh-Why is that?
That's right. Because if you use them correctly you can kill your opponent.
I don't like this martial art!
You're a man, aren't you? You'd better carry on!
Basically all martial arts boil down to how efficiently you destroy your opponent.
And the rest is up to the user's conscience.
Elder...
If you only use it for your own desires,
then it will be reduced to nothing more than plain violence.
However, if you try to use it only to protect yourself and others,
then even a killing technique gets elevated to a martial art.
You must ask your heart.
Do you want to bring misfortune to others with the use of your techniques or not?
N-Not at all!
Then it's all right.
It's not the technique that causes harm to others.
It's a negativity in your heart causes it.
Carry on without being afraid.
Yes, sir!
Apa!
Hey, Kisara,
I've heard that it's been going slow, gathering the fighters.
Considering that the fight against them is about to start soon.
Shut up, Tsuji.
Don't you get it?
We have to find as many strong guys as possible!
Will you just shut up? My character died!
Like I said, this is happening because you keep on letting
- that boxer wannabe handle this-
- Kisara-sama. - that boxer wannabe handle this-
I found out that Shirahama can be found on the rooftop during lunchtime.
Please be patient just a little longer.
Hey, you boxer wannabe!
Aren't you going to say hi to an executive member?
It is my understanding that I'm not your subordinate.
But I'm still an executive member. You're just a minion!
You know, orders are absolute in the Ragnarok.
A happy new year to you.
You're an extremely unpleasant jerk!
Man, my head itches!
Hey, by the way, is this the button from your sleeve?
Thanks.
Not bad!
But you know, being fast isn't good enough to win the fight.
Damn it!
I died again!
All of you are making too much noise!
All right, Kenichi, you're doing great! That's it for the basic moves!
Next, let's do some hitting.
Okay!
Come on, hit me!
Huh? So Apachai-san really did learn how to hold back.
I don't feel that furiousness coming from him like I used to...
Kenichi, what's the matter? Come on, bring it!
Kenichi-san, where do you think you're touching me?
I-I'm sorry...
The instinct of a bullied kid within me told me that I was in danger, so...
What's wrong, Kenichi! Let's do this! It's fun to hit, you know.
Are you really, really sure that you know how to hold back?
You make me so sad!
"Do not touch it Shigure"
I worked so hard to learn how to control my strength!
I can't go on like this with my life! I've lost confidence!
I'm sorry for having been born!
Oh, um, let's do this! Let's do the hitting!
Man, I'm so excited!
Really?
See? Hitting is fun, you know!
Y-You're right!
Now you dodge it!
What?
Yabba dabba doo!
Kenichi-san!
"Pow"
What do you mean, "Oh"? Are you trying to kill your disciple?
Kenichi-san, are you okay?
Did he finally do it?
Good grief...
I held back! Higher than seas and deeper than mountains!
K-Kenichi-san is...
Do not overreact.
Besides, we've been training him well,
he shouldn't be knocked out by that level of-
Begin cardiac compression! 1, 2, 3, 4! 1, 2, 3, 4! 1, 2, 3, 4!
Where am I?
See? It was nothing.
No!
Apachai, let's play tag!
Let's climb on Apachai!
Apapapa! Let me feed the pigeons first. Come on, get it!
Apachai, you're great!
Wow, you're like a pigeon tree!
That guy... Kids and animals just love him.
Hey, Apachai.
You don't look very happy today.
Actually I happened to make a tiny but big mistake yesterday.
It's tiny, but a big mistake? That sounds weird!
Apa!
Apapapapa.
That's right. It's really difficult when it's tiny.
Cheer up, Apachai.
Yeah, I'm okay. All right, guys, tell me what you want to do!
Well, it looks like I've managed to avoid meaningless fights again today.
Right.
"Teehee" "Say ah!" To think we'd be having our lunch in the equipment shed.
I doubt those Ragnarok guys would figure this out.
I agree! I agree!
Thank goodness, Kenichi-san.
Considering what happened yesterday, he doesn't seem disheartened at all.
Maybe Kenichi-san is actually tougher than I thought.
I'm going to give my all to learn Muay Thai again today!
Kenichi-san...
Huh? What's the matter?
I'd better get there soon otherwise I'll hurt Apachai-san's feelings again.
Muay Thai...
Yabba dabba doo!
Are you going to continue leaning Muay Thai?
"Continue"? Come on, I've only learned just a few techniques!
He doesn't remember what happened yesterday...
Apachai-san!
It's a temporary loss of memory resulting from a brain concussion.
"Temporary"? But it's been a whole day since then!
Akisame-san!
Hmm?
I think it might be a good idea to give Kenichi-san a thorough exam!
Why would you say that?
He's completely forgotten what happened yesterday.
That's convenient!
Hey, Akisame-san!
I was just joking.
In the world of martial arts,
it's not unusual for one to lose his memory in fragments.
I checked him out yesterday, and there was nothing wrong with him.
But-
Knock it off, Miu!
Huh?
I find what Apachai is doing right now to be a lot more interesting.
Don't be interrupting us.
Come on, fight!
I can't believe these people...
Apapa! Apapapa!
Aaaapaaa!
At this rate you'll still kill people.
Apa!
I'm so stupid! I'm so stupid!
I'm trying my hardest to hold back,
but they always turn into deadly punches!
Apachai, I understand you often play with the kids in the neighborhood park.
Huh? Yeah, I get along with everyone.
How about this?
Do you think you can think of the training with Ken-chan as non-martial-art training,
but think of it as playing with kids instead?
Apachai-san!
That's odd... Where could he be?
Normally he'd forcefully give me a training even without me asking.
Oh, Shigure-san! Have you seen Apachai-san?
Over there.
Oh, thanks!
We're going to do some hitting practice.
- Hey. - Huh?
This.
Wh-What is that?
Wear it, or your brain will be crushed.
I don't understand what you're talking about, but... Well, gotta go!
Shigure-san says strange things sometimes...
Hey, Apachai-san!
I promise I'll hold back this time!
Huh? Is this a déjà vu?
I feel like I was doing something like this yesterday, too...
Come on, start punching!
- Kenichi-san... - Okay.
It's pointless to change only that part.
Oh!
Come on, reo reo (faster)! And when you get closer, you take my neck!
And kao loi (finish)!
Way to go, Kenichi!
Hey, old man, is advice like that really going to work?
It'll be fine. It'll be fine.
Ever since he can remember, Apachai has risked his life
fighting in the underground Muay Thai circuit.
The reason he's not able to control his strength is probably because his reflex
is to always launch into an all-out attack.
But the gentleness at the bottom of his soul is what defines his spirit.
Heh, as a matter of fact, I've never met anyone in my life,
who's as carefree as he is.
It seems that you care about your friend very much.
Huh?
Hmm? What are you two talking about?
You idiot! Shut up, old man!
The fact is Sakaki came to see me this afternoon looking all very concerned.
Old man, do something about Apachai!
He was very passionate about it.
I see.
I told you not to tell anyone about this!
I didn't ask you for help because I wanted to help him or anything.
It's just that, my sake doesn't taste very good unless I can hear his laughter.
That's why I asked.
Damn, I have to start all over again.
Come on, Kenichi, faster!
Now dodge it!
Huh?
...But think of it as playing with kids instead...
M-Man, you scared me!
What a punch! It was so fast I couldn't see it!
In that case, you look at your opponent's shoulder and guess the speed.
Okay!
H-He did it...
Hmph.
I'll look for an opening and throw a few punches, too.
When you're doing mitt practice, you also have to practice dodging as well.
Right!
Come on, start punching!
Reo, reo (faster)!
Kenichi, faster!
Feel better now, Shigure-don?
Now dodge it!
Okay!
Ti kau kon!
Kenichi-san!
Kenichi!
Damn...
Kenichi, I'm sorry!
Somehow I couldn't control my knee!
Looks like he's learned how to hold back with his hands though.
I guess he has to work on how to hold back his knees next.
Well, that's very clever of you.
Hey, this is no laughing matter.
Don't worry. He's still alive today.
What are you talking about?
Apa!
That's why I told him he would need this.
Even if it's hidden by rain
The sun must be there
I had even lost a dream
I will never forget the smile that gave me courage
I keep on believing because I have you
Light starts flowing out of my heart
Just like a flower with no name on the street
When I stumble and fall
I will get up on my own
Your next opponent is lkki Takeda.
And he's nothing compared to those petty underlings that you've dealt with up until now.
Not to mention, he's a former professional boxer
that everyone had great expectations of.
Kenichi, you're finally done for.
What should I do? What should I do? If I get hit by his punch,
my bones will break, my nose will bleed and my breathing will stop!
Well, I hope you enjoy the last few remaining days of your life.
I'll pick up your bones, if I have nothing better to do, that is.
But if I use the technique that I've learned from Apachai-san...
I will bet everything on it!