Team Silence was also interested in Ryusei's title defense. Naturally, they gathered to watch it. Ryusei's opponent for the defense was Kubozuka Zen.
He was a man with an unusually dark complexion. Kubozuka Zen was no pushover. He had more experience than Ryusei and was also undefeated so far.
People predicted Ryusei's victory due to his overwhelming aura, but many also thought Kubozuka Zen would win.
Kubozuka Zen was an orthodox kickboxer.
As soon as the match started, he threw a one-two combination at Ryusei, followed immediately by a low kick. This broke the expectation that he would use a low kick as a probing attack.
But something surprising happened.
Ryusei, who always fought with no guard, raised his guard to defend against the one-two.
Yu Jung-ak keenly observed this. Raising his guard meant that Ryusei was willing to change that much.
Ryusei blocked the one-two but took the low kick as it was.
