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Beneath the Tokyo Dome, a large underground arena stayed out of the spotlight.
But that was far from meaning the place was unknown, because this arena was the stage for great fighters to perform.
With a history that walked hand in hand with the great Kengan Association, the underground arena was known to big names, from billionaires to influential politicians.
Even without the influence of the Kengan Association, it wasn't far behind, as important fights had taken place in this arena.
And in that exact place, at that exact moment, powerful people were gathered with a single common goal.
To see Pickle.
"You big idiot! How can you just walk around like that?!" In the middle of the arena, Tokugawa shouted furiously at a confused Pickle.
Next to them, Yuji, Baki, and Hanayama stood side by side, quite a sight for anyone who knew them.
"Yuji Shinakawa, I know you." Surprised when Hanayama suddenly spoke, Yuji turned to see him. "I made a good amount of money from your last fights in the Kengan Association."
Yuji blinked at this; he didn't remember meeting or even seeing the Yakuza in any of his matches. "Are you part of the association?"
"I have a company that is."
Yuji nodded, immediately understanding what he meant. The association didn't mind accepting businessmen with criminal connections, but it was smarter to use a "fake company" for that.
"And why are you here?" Hanayama asked.
And Yuji, seeing Baki walk up to Pickle, just crossed his arms with a small smile. "For the same reason he is."
"I never thought you would come here." Baki spoke with surprise, his eyes wandering through the arena he knew so well. "So, what do you want to do bringing me here?"
And with Baki clearly curious about it, the answer seemed as clear as day to Tokugawa. "Isn't it obvious, Baki?
"He wants to fight you, Baki!"
And knowing this deep down, Baki could only smile with excitement, sweat dripping down his face. "Really... You really want to fight me."
And with a nervous tone, he spoke while taking off his jacket, Pickle just watching him with a small smile. "I guess I can't deny it, can I?"
But as Baki seemed so excited about it, Hanayama's voice quickly cut him off.
"Are you sure you want to let this naive guy face the strongest in the arena?"
And with that question coming from the Yakuza's mouth, Baki froze, his eyes widening in recognition as he turned to face the man.
"Well, the problem isn't mine anyway. It looks like he also wants to fight you."
"No, you're right, Hanayama." But agreeing with his words, the excitement disappeared from the young fighter's features, replaced by a calm and serene look. "I almost made the same mistake I made five years ago."
"Invading the territory of innocent creatures and forcing them to fight for no reason, entering a battle to the death without necessity."
Yuji listened to those words with strangeness. As much as he didn't remember Baki's history, he could tell that what he was saying didn't fit the situation at that moment.
Looking at Pickle, Yuji could say with total certainty that the prehistoric man was the most excited to fight in the place.
If he had to say, then he would say that it was actually Pickle who had dragged him into a battle to the death.
Considering him an irrational and naive creature was an idiotic act because Pickle could understand his own intentions very well.
"I was so young and impatient, I just wanted to have fun with someone who would make me feel strong, and that only brought me problems." With a sigh, Baki gave a small smile. "I almost did something stupid-"
Boom!
But before the words could leave his mouth, a devastating impact hit his stomach when suddenly Pickle moved and kicked, his body flying across the arena until it hit the top of the stands.
Hanayama and Tokugawa were shocked when this happened, turning to see a Baki twisted in pain in the distance.
'I could see that coming.' Yuji blinked at this scene. After such a long conversation, even Pickle could lose patience.
Imagine bringing someone to have fun with you, and that person just starts talking nonstop in a language you don't understand?
'Damn, but that kick...' And seeing the damage Baki's body had done to the stands, Yuji swallowed hard. 'I would have fainted from that.'
Even knowing techniques that would give his attacks overwhelming power, Yuji could say he had never seen a kick carry so much power before. One attack was enough to put someone of Baki's caliber to sleep, an absurd feat, even if he was distracted.
Yuji couldn't help but feel his heart race at this.
Now... At least until now, he didn't think he was an opponent for this prehistoric man.
But now that he had seen such a display of power firsthand, he was confident in saying...
It would only be a matter of time.
"That was surprising." And with those words, Yuji turned, starting to walk towards the elevator that led to the exit.
"Hey, hey! Where are you going?" And Tokugawa seeing this, immediately asked.
"I'm going to train, obviously."
Tokugawa hearing this could only nod, his head turning to see Pickle starting to do some kind of victory dance.
'Next time, Pickle.' And stopping in front of the elevator, Yuji turned to see the prehistoric man skipping. 'I will be the one to face you.'