We'll finish things with no gloves.
Are you ready?
Wait Dad, that's silly.
You haven't seen your son in so long, yet you want a fight?
It's because we're father and son.
Five years ago, I had a shameful defeat.
In my entire career, my first ten-count was at the hands of my own son.
You were still an inexperienced teen.
You're being unreasonable.
You were already past 50 at the time.
Age doesn't matter when people exchange punches.
That's even more true with father and son.
It just means I was neglecting my training.
So does that mean you've been training?
It had been a while since I last trained.
There were two-kilo work boots collecting dust in the back of the storehouse.
Rather than roadwork, I had to roadwalk.
I had to start from walking.
It took three months, an entire season, to start running.
The sandbag,
punching ball,
and jump rope...
I finally sparred with experienced partners
after 18 months, or a year and a half, since I started walking.
You're even sparring now?
It took nine times longer than when I was active though.
What a long time.
But, Dad.
Unfortunately, I'm not in good condition.
It is indeed unfortunate, that my son...
is this much of a chicken.
You're afraid of an old man
who is in his 60's, and has been diagnosed with many illnesses.
What is martial arts?
It doesn't matter who, when, or where.
That's what martial arts is in Japan.
Wasn't that what you were striving for?
Yet you have the nerve to talk about your condition.
How shameful!
Go back to your room.
I didn't waste these past five years to fight with a chicken.
Leave!
Please, wait.
I'll do it.
I'll fight you right here.
Is that so?
Don't call me a chicken.
How rare of you to say such a manly thing.
Don't call me a chicken.
Don't say it.
I won't let you ever call me a chicken!
The finest soup made by a first-rate chef
is said to be eloquent.
With one spoonful, you can picture the abundant ingredients in a big pot.
How eloquent.
What an eloquent punch that was.
His supposedly elderly father
had such a cruel, rigorous five years.
His punch tells a story of how much he has sweat,
and that single blow more than makes up for his troubles.
Amazing.
Dad, you're amazing.
With that one punch, I truly understand.
It's not complete though.
I'm still far from fighting 15 rounds.
But...
this is more than enough to educate you.
I should be faster.
I should be stronger.
I should be better at everything.
You're too young, too slow.
And you're astonishingly weak.
It's over.
Carry him to my room.
Yes, sir.
What are you thinking?
Do you hate it now?
You lost four fights in a row.
It's understandable.
So you know after all.
The man who controls the underground fighting world in this country
is a big fan of mine.
He told me that three big names
in the underground scene gave you a thorough beating.
Jack Hanma.
Doppo Orochi.
Goki Shibukawa.
I heard it was those three troubling people.
I'm surprised you knew so much, yet you challenged me to a fight.
I couldn't let you win.
The man I was chasing for five years was at death's door,
and both his hands and feet were completely destroyed.
Of course I would challenge him.
I bet when I accepted your challenge,
you had your back turned with that same smile.
What?
Are you whining?
Whining?
Can't I?
How about you give up already?
You did well.
You took the all-compatible boxing that I strived for and evolved it.
I'm thankful.
But this is a world where we decide who's on top.
I want to free my son from such a world.
That's my earnest desire as your father.
I'm younger, faster, and more powerful.
But I wasn't stronger.
Which is stronger?
It's such a simple topic, yet it has immeasurable depth.
Sea Emperor Kaku is almost 150 years old.
Doppo Orochi isn't as old but still considered old.
There's Goki Shibukawa, too.
None of them plan to step down from this game.
And, even if your opponent is your own son,
you will win at any cost.
That's how enchanting this game is.
You...
I lost four times in a row.
But I won't give up.
I can't give up anymore.
Wow, Mister!
What an impressive warrior.
I told you earlier about my fan, right?
Being the strongest means being the best.
It's even worth your life.
You can't even shake hands like that.
There's the world's strongest man, who could win a Nobel prize for strength.
Do you want to fight Baki Hanma?
The Strongest Boy on Earth, Hanma Baki.
Do you have the courage to fight with that monster?
No. Sorry, Mr. Tokugawa.
Unfortunately, this man doesn't have that kind of courage.
He'll probably make a half-assed excuse and reject you.
Make sure you make a reasonable,
indisputable, and clever excuse.
You can make countless reasons for avoiding a fight,
like injury, fever, or unfortunate timing.
Dad, that's slightly wrong.
Oh, what part of it was slightly wrong?
I don't want to enter a fight recklessly,
but I don't want to lie with an excuse.
Mr. Tokugawa came all this way, so I'd like to at least
treat him with sincerity.
I'd like to be sincere, at least.
I know that this position in Japan
is the highest level of sincerity.
And then, you do this.
Mr. Tokugawa, you have expectations for someone like me.
And in response,
I'll do my very best!
That is what my father taught me.
Mr. Mohammad Alai Jr.
You are a warrior.
Please raise your head.
I wholeheartedly accept your honesty and sincerity.
It seems to have been decided.
You're right.
Looks like my prediction was slightly wrong.
Only slightly.
MITSUNARI TOKUGAWA
So what did Baki say?
He accepted.
And he'll fight with all his might.
-He accepted? -Yes.
He said it's only natural as a champion.
-He didn't raise any objections? -No.
It went incredibly smoothly.
Sir, are you sure you're not overdoing it?
What kind of world is this?
What world would put this man in such trouble?
How many hours
has he been at it?
How long
has he been doing that?
Who are you?
We don't allow outsiders.
Take off the sunglasses.
Are you satisfied now?
I was mistaken.
Someone like you would need sunglasses.
You're more famous than the American president.
You can't walk around with your face out.
Can I really stay here?
All fighters think of you like a god.
In fact, I should be asking if I'm allowed to be in your presence.
You may relax, Absolute Champion.
I'm honored, Champ.
Recklessly, with no purpose,
and with no future.
How does it feel hitting the bag like that?
If you can't think up a plan, start off by attacking.
Those are words that I gave to you.
It seems you spent more than half a day doing this.
It goes against science.
But that's fine.
Regardless of what modern medicine says,
add more burden to the injured areas and make your flesh do the work.
Old-school martial arts have several real examples of this.
That's how much power the body has.
Baki Hanma has accepted your challenge.
However...
only if you're at your best condition.
What?
"Come to the fighting ring in your best condition.
Then I'll be your opponent."
Those are Baki Hanma's words.
The sounds...
Isn't the body amazing?
Who might you be?
I'm going through.
I came to save you.
You seem pale.
Mr. Alai.
We were about to run and leave you behind.
You would never be able to escape.
Wow, you look astoundingly young.
Thirty years ago,
I came to Tokyo to fight Igari, a pro wrestler.
You're just as I remember.
How's Junior's condition?
Champion Baki Hanma.
What kind of fighter is he?
He's not perfect, but he has my blood.
Body function, willpower, and experience.
He'd surpass an Olympic athlete at any one of these qualities.
You could say...
he's one of the strongest people in the world.
That's what I wanted.
Have your injuries healed?
I'm not at my best, but I've basically recovered.
It's thanks to you
and your boyfriend.
You always say
half-assed comments like that.
"Half-assed"?
I didn't help you at all.
You're making half-assed comments too.
What about me is half-assed?
You're not listening to my words.
You think that I'm an irresponsible playboy.
You are though.
The power people have when they set a goal
is such an incredible thing.
Sometimes, even going to the bathroom can be a bother.
But if it's for vacation, those same people
can travel thousands of miles abroad.
He's right.
It's a huge difference.
The bathroom is meters away,
and the resort is thousands of miles away.
When I think about you and Baki,
my body gets closer to recovery on its own.
Are you going to fight?
It's because I despise him.
Why?
Baki Hanma has you and his title as the strongest in the world.
-That's-- -They're both things I want.
To get these two things, he's a wall I must overcome.
He's really strong.
I know.
Neither goal is easy.
Not you, nor the title.
MITSUNARI TOKUGAWA
You've never fought them before, so this may be a hard question.
Alai Jr. versus Baki.
Which would you bet on?
I've only fought Junior's father before.
On that day 30 years ago,
that guy's boxing style already had the basics down.
You mean during the dullest game of the century?
That hurts.
I thought it would work out if I could grapple him.
I believed that for 45 minutes.
I couldn't do anything in the end.
-It was his mental imaging. -Imaging?
As soon as I entered his space, no matter how I tackled,
he'd knock me down right there.
That wasn't boxing.
It was truly all-encompassing.
Thirty years have passed.
I'm sure it's grown
into something troublesome.
And so?
Alai Jr. will definitely win.
I see.
That's what you think?
Yes, I think Alai Jr. will win.
What is your reasoning?
It goes without saying, but it's because of us.
Most likely, on the day of the fight,
right in the middle of it...
Alai Jr. will be complete.
We're on the same page.
Right in front of you,
I will defeat Baki Hanma.
IDIOTS FROM PLANET STRONG