1 00:00:36,327 --> 00:00:39,247 They're in a deadlock again! 2 00:00:39,330 --> 00:00:43,001 Will Tokita be able to escape his mount? 3 00:00:43,585 --> 00:00:45,086 KAZUO YAMASHITA YAMASHITA CORPORATION 4 00:00:45,170 --> 00:00:47,922 Could it be? Is Cosmo trying to… 5 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:50,467 This is bad, Ohma! 6 00:00:51,051 --> 00:00:52,969 Don't fall for it! 7 00:02:26,020 --> 00:02:30,942 REFLECTING WATER 8 00:02:31,901 --> 00:02:32,902 What's going on?! 9 00:02:32,986 --> 00:02:35,280 Those aren't the movements of an injured man! 10 00:02:42,120 --> 00:02:44,289 COSMO IMAI NISHIHONJI SECURITY SERVICES REP. 11 00:02:44,789 --> 00:02:48,543 He caught his breath. 12 00:02:48,626 --> 00:02:51,796 Of course he can still move that much. 13 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:54,591 Isn't that right, Tokita? 14 00:02:55,216 --> 00:02:58,261 So, you get it now. Don't you? 15 00:02:58,344 --> 00:02:59,721 -Y-Yes! -Y-Yes! 16 00:03:03,808 --> 00:03:05,935 Wh-What's going on?! 17 00:03:06,019 --> 00:03:08,563 He's like a runaway horse! 18 00:03:08,646 --> 00:03:11,482 Tokita is hurtling back and forth! 19 00:03:12,525 --> 00:03:17,238 Whoa! Now he's spinning around! 20 00:03:17,322 --> 00:03:20,700 Even a bronco is tamer than this! 21 00:03:20,783 --> 00:03:25,371 But Imai is hanging in there! 22 00:03:25,455 --> 00:03:30,376 Imai is maintaining his mounted position! 23 00:03:30,460 --> 00:03:34,214 His center of gravity isn't shifting! It's like he's bull riding! 24 00:03:41,471 --> 00:03:44,641 If it's imperfect, then I'll combine it with something else! 25 00:03:44,724 --> 00:03:47,352 He's putting that move to good use! 26 00:03:48,228 --> 00:03:52,148 I kept an eye out for his Zone during our sparring session, but… 27 00:03:52,941 --> 00:03:55,318 Don't hate me, boy. 28 00:03:55,401 --> 00:04:00,448 Nishihonji just asked me to fight in your place. 29 00:04:02,033 --> 00:04:05,245 Hey, Imai! Don't do it! 30 00:04:05,328 --> 00:04:08,706 I would switch me out if I were him too. 31 00:04:08,790 --> 00:04:13,253 If I want to fight, I have to prove myself. 32 00:04:13,336 --> 00:04:14,671 Don't worry. 33 00:04:15,171 --> 00:04:17,382 We're not trying to kill each other for real. 34 00:04:17,465 --> 00:04:19,968 This is a warm-up. 35 00:04:20,051 --> 00:04:23,721 Just a little sparring session to pick who's going to fight. 36 00:04:23,805 --> 00:04:25,431 One match, five minutes. 37 00:04:26,015 --> 00:04:29,310 If no one wins, the referee decides. 38 00:04:30,770 --> 00:04:32,689 AKIRA NISHIHONJI 39 00:04:32,772 --> 00:04:37,318 After all, the only way he could beat me was by using Zone. 40 00:04:37,402 --> 00:04:38,278 MITSUYO KUREISHI 41 00:04:38,361 --> 00:04:39,612 I tried to take advantage 42 00:04:39,696 --> 00:04:41,739 of the difference in our attack ranges 43 00:04:41,823 --> 00:04:45,243 and continued to attack from outside of Zone's range. 44 00:04:45,827 --> 00:04:49,122 But he exceeded my expectations. 45 00:04:50,331 --> 00:04:51,833 It's Foresight. 46 00:04:52,458 --> 00:04:57,672 He can't see dozens of moves ahead like Kaneda, but still… 47 00:05:04,429 --> 00:05:07,348 Sure, I am imperfect. 48 00:05:07,890 --> 00:05:11,102 My reflexes aren't as fast as Akoya's. 49 00:05:11,853 --> 00:05:14,605 I learned Foresight in my fight against the Guardians, 50 00:05:14,689 --> 00:05:17,900 but I can still only predict one or two moves ahead. 51 00:05:18,443 --> 00:05:21,321 My abilities are a long way from what Kaneda can do. 52 00:05:21,821 --> 00:05:23,990 But, 53 00:05:24,782 --> 00:05:26,993 if I combine those two abilities… 54 00:05:29,329 --> 00:05:31,831 I can see what move my opponent is going to use next 55 00:05:31,914 --> 00:05:33,708 and act before it happens. 56 00:05:33,791 --> 00:05:39,922 In other words, I can max out the accuracy that all fighters strive for. 57 00:05:40,006 --> 00:05:42,759 Doing so, I can counter my opponent's attacks, 58 00:05:42,842 --> 00:05:44,510 even with my reflex speed! 59 00:05:45,094 --> 00:05:50,058 It's the method that Seishu Akoya used with help from Shunka Hiyama. 60 00:05:50,600 --> 00:05:52,352 I can't believe he did it by himself! 61 00:05:52,852 --> 00:05:56,981 My own physical ability isn't good enough to copy what Cosmo is doing. 62 00:05:57,815 --> 00:06:03,279 Cosmo took Foresight in a whole different direction than what I did! 63 00:06:05,365 --> 00:06:09,285 He's not falling off! Tokita can't shake him! 64 00:06:17,210 --> 00:06:20,421 Tokita finally shook him off! 65 00:06:20,963 --> 00:06:24,258 But Cosmo gets into a grappling position without missing a beat! 66 00:06:24,342 --> 00:06:28,888 It looks like he's trying to win this match by grappling! 67 00:06:36,646 --> 00:06:38,189 KAEDE AKIYAMA NOGI GROUP SECRETARY 68 00:06:38,272 --> 00:06:41,025 He hasn't perfected it yet… 69 00:06:41,609 --> 00:06:42,902 This is enough. 70 00:06:43,444 --> 00:06:45,530 I've worn him out enough. 71 00:06:46,114 --> 00:06:49,534 They're both grappling hard! 72 00:06:51,619 --> 00:06:57,625 He used a lot of energy to escape from that mount! 73 00:06:57,708 --> 00:07:00,920 This is a crucial moment for Tokita! 74 00:07:01,504 --> 00:07:02,755 Grueling, isn't it? 75 00:07:03,423 --> 00:07:04,799 This is grappling. 76 00:07:06,050 --> 00:07:08,094 It's how I got my start. 77 00:07:08,845 --> 00:07:12,932 My master often told me that strikes may be "painful", 78 00:07:13,516 --> 00:07:15,935 but grappling is "agony." 79 00:07:16,769 --> 00:07:18,521 No matter how grueling things get, 80 00:07:18,604 --> 00:07:22,817 whoever can push through the pain… 81 00:07:22,900 --> 00:07:27,238 Whoever endures even just a bit longer will win! 82 00:07:34,662 --> 00:07:38,291 NIKO STYLE ADAMANTINE FORM IRON FINGERS 83 00:07:45,631 --> 00:07:46,883 FLOW CONTROL FORM WILLOW 84 00:07:47,383 --> 00:07:49,719 I've seen that move countless times! 85 00:07:52,388 --> 00:07:53,848 A sleeper hold?! 86 00:07:57,393 --> 00:08:00,563 Th-That was close… 87 00:08:01,147 --> 00:08:02,190 LIHITO (ELIMINATED) 88 00:08:02,273 --> 00:08:04,984 Imai is known as The King of Stranglers. 89 00:08:05,693 --> 00:08:10,323 If he uses a choke hold, it's all over! 90 00:08:13,451 --> 00:08:14,327 All right! 91 00:08:14,410 --> 00:08:17,455 They're grappling again! 92 00:08:17,538 --> 00:08:19,957 It's a battle of willpower! 93 00:08:20,041 --> 00:08:23,336 You're almost out of energy, right? 94 00:08:23,836 --> 00:08:26,839 I won't let you do a thing from this moment on. 95 00:08:27,423 --> 00:08:29,217 Cosmo Imai… 96 00:08:29,926 --> 00:08:31,344 Thanks to you, 97 00:08:31,969 --> 00:08:34,847 I was able to use up all my energy. 98 00:08:47,527 --> 00:08:49,820 They're stepping away from each other for now! 99 00:08:49,904 --> 00:08:51,322 What?! 100 00:08:51,405 --> 00:08:54,075 That was a weird movement. 101 00:08:54,158 --> 00:08:57,578 Did all that sweat make him lose his grip? 102 00:08:59,121 --> 00:09:00,456 They're up! 103 00:09:09,257 --> 00:09:12,635 Secret techniques weren't the only thing I learned in that place. 104 00:09:13,928 --> 00:09:16,180 While training to learn the secret techniques, 105 00:09:16,722 --> 00:09:18,766 I reached my limit. 106 00:09:21,602 --> 00:09:24,730 Food didn't give me enough nutrition. 107 00:09:41,497 --> 00:09:43,874 I'm going to die if I don't do something… 108 00:09:53,426 --> 00:09:55,553 Wh-What happened? 109 00:09:55,636 --> 00:09:57,638 Your body feels lighter now, right? 110 00:09:58,222 --> 00:09:59,181 NIKO TOKITA OHMA'S MASTER 111 00:09:59,265 --> 00:10:01,517 Remember that feeling. 112 00:10:02,393 --> 00:10:06,314 When humans use up all their energy, 113 00:10:06,397 --> 00:10:08,816 their backup battery kicks in. 114 00:10:10,860 --> 00:10:15,239 You can understand if I put it that way, can't you? 115 00:10:15,906 --> 00:10:18,743 Instead of saving half your strength, 116 00:10:18,826 --> 00:10:21,078 try using it up all at once. 117 00:10:21,829 --> 00:10:24,332 There's no hesitation in his body now. 118 00:10:24,999 --> 00:10:26,292 Is it autophagy? 119 00:10:27,418 --> 00:10:30,087 His housekeeping proteins have broken down 120 00:10:30,171 --> 00:10:32,632 and are now being used to sustain vital activity. 121 00:10:33,299 --> 00:10:35,509 You're only one step away from death, 122 00:10:35,593 --> 00:10:37,470 but you still want to fight? 123 00:10:38,346 --> 00:10:40,723 There's that Bushido spirit of yours. 124 00:10:47,438 --> 00:10:50,858 HEAVENLY FIRE FORM FLASHFIRE 125 00:10:51,609 --> 00:10:52,568 Huh?! 126 00:10:53,319 --> 00:10:55,613 That's the move he used in his match against me. 127 00:11:01,327 --> 00:11:02,370 IRON MOMENT, SMASH 128 00:11:04,747 --> 00:11:08,084 FLOW CONTROL, WATER AND HEAVEN FORM WATER SWALLOW 129 00:11:08,167 --> 00:11:10,294 I've seen that move before too! 130 00:11:30,731 --> 00:11:33,317 His attacks have no effect! 131 00:11:43,661 --> 00:11:49,083 WATER AND HEAVEN FORM JELLYFISH HOLD 132 00:11:49,166 --> 00:11:50,084 My back! 133 00:11:52,169 --> 00:11:56,090 WATER AND HEAVEN FORM WATER DRAGON PULSE 134 00:11:58,175 --> 00:11:59,260 Cos! 135 00:11:59,343 --> 00:12:01,220 He fell for it. 136 00:12:01,303 --> 00:12:02,138 Huh?! 137 00:12:02,221 --> 00:12:04,557 Foresight doesn't make him invincible. 138 00:12:04,640 --> 00:12:08,477 If he comes across an unfamiliar attack, of course his reactions will slow. 139 00:12:08,561 --> 00:12:13,232 It takes seven seconds before the carotid sinus reflex makes you lose consciousness. 140 00:12:13,733 --> 00:12:15,735 You're running out of time, Cosmo. 141 00:12:16,652 --> 00:12:20,823 Time left until Cosmo Imai loses consciousness: 142 00:12:20,906 --> 00:12:22,158 Seven seconds! 143 00:12:22,241 --> 00:12:23,367 Six! 144 00:12:23,451 --> 00:12:24,910 Five! 145 00:12:33,002 --> 00:12:34,712 Hang in there, Cos! 146 00:12:34,795 --> 00:12:36,630 Show them your Japanese spirit! 147 00:12:41,093 --> 00:12:43,971 His broken rib stabbed into his organs! 148 00:12:44,054 --> 00:12:46,932 You're running out of time, Imai! 149 00:13:03,699 --> 00:13:06,202 That move's not supposed to be a hold. 150 00:13:06,744 --> 00:13:09,663 He was supposed to break his neck immediately. 151 00:13:10,581 --> 00:13:11,791 That idiot. 152 00:13:12,416 --> 00:13:14,877 Either he doesn't have enough strength left, 153 00:13:14,960 --> 00:13:17,296 or he's playing nice. 154 00:13:17,922 --> 00:13:20,090 Look how that turned out for him. 155 00:13:27,890 --> 00:13:28,933 He overcame it. 156 00:13:40,277 --> 00:13:41,654 This is my second try. 157 00:13:42,154 --> 00:13:46,325 I tried to break Akoya's arm in round two, 158 00:13:46,951 --> 00:13:50,496 but this is the first time I've really broken someone's bones. 159 00:13:52,248 --> 00:13:54,542 And it was no big deal at all! 160 00:13:59,880 --> 00:14:03,175 You've changed, Cosmo Imai. 161 00:14:03,926 --> 00:14:07,429 I like this new you. 162 00:14:08,138 --> 00:14:10,599 How's this going to end? 163 00:14:11,100 --> 00:14:12,351 Well, 164 00:14:13,018 --> 00:14:16,438 first of all, he's really strong. 165 00:14:17,189 --> 00:14:20,025 His techniques and strength are top-notch. 166 00:14:20,109 --> 00:14:22,486 But in terms of his fighting spirit, 167 00:14:22,570 --> 00:14:25,155 you could say he's a true believer. 168 00:14:25,656 --> 00:14:27,825 He doesn't care about money or fame. 169 00:14:28,409 --> 00:14:32,371 He's the type of fighter who fights just to master the art of fighting. 170 00:14:33,539 --> 00:14:38,586 But even with all that, Cosmo has a good chance at winning too. 171 00:14:39,128 --> 00:14:40,588 Why do you think that? 172 00:14:41,088 --> 00:14:42,882 It's sink or swim. 173 00:14:44,508 --> 00:14:47,720 And Cosmo has decided to swim. 174 00:14:48,470 --> 00:14:51,765 His determination goes beyond just wanting victory. 175 00:14:52,433 --> 00:14:55,853 The refusal to lose is stronger than the desire to win. 176 00:14:57,104 --> 00:15:01,191 I'll use Iron Fingers to make a fist. 177 00:15:02,985 --> 00:15:04,111 IRON MOMENT, BLAST 178 00:15:04,194 --> 00:15:05,362 He dodged it! 179 00:15:06,488 --> 00:15:08,657 I know what you have in mind! 180 00:15:35,476 --> 00:15:36,852 At that moment… 181 00:15:38,520 --> 00:15:40,606 IRONBREAKER, SPIN 182 00:15:40,689 --> 00:15:44,860 …everything was going according to Cosmo's plan. 183 00:15:45,903 --> 00:15:48,447 Zone activate! 184 00:15:50,407 --> 00:15:53,035 I knew you'd do it! 185 00:15:53,118 --> 00:15:54,912 You haven't noticed, have you? 186 00:15:54,995 --> 00:15:59,291 Ever since you got me into this position, everything has gone according to my plan! 187 00:15:59,375 --> 00:16:02,503 You'd have to use your left hand to get me into a hold. 188 00:16:02,586 --> 00:16:06,882 With the broken pinky on your right hand, you might not get a tight enough grip. 189 00:16:06,966 --> 00:16:10,678 I knew you'd use your right hand to strike me. 190 00:16:14,098 --> 00:16:15,808 I'll break your right arm, 191 00:16:15,891 --> 00:16:19,687 even with just my left hand and two legs! 192 00:16:21,188 --> 00:16:23,190 I will be the winner! 193 00:16:28,195 --> 00:16:29,238 Wh-What?! 194 00:16:30,781 --> 00:16:33,409 What just happened?! 195 00:16:33,909 --> 00:16:35,160 What's going on?! 196 00:16:35,244 --> 00:16:38,539 I knew you'd do it, Cosmo Imai! 197 00:16:39,164 --> 00:16:42,584 I knew that you would take the bait! 198 00:16:43,293 --> 00:16:48,882 I knew you'd do this after reading my moves. 199 00:16:50,634 --> 00:16:53,345 He stopped his fist the moment he fell. 200 00:16:55,097 --> 00:16:58,809 Cosmo's own Zone and Foresight were used against him. 201 00:17:03,689 --> 00:17:07,026 This would be the move that finished him. 202 00:17:09,278 --> 00:17:10,738 He's pinning him! 203 00:17:11,447 --> 00:17:16,493 Cosmo's left arm is being used to pin his own upper arm and shoulder! 204 00:17:17,077 --> 00:17:19,455 He's being choked by his own left arm. 205 00:17:24,334 --> 00:17:25,502 Cos! 206 00:17:40,893 --> 00:17:43,812 WATER AND HEAVEN FORM ULTIMATE REFLECTING WATER 207 00:17:46,899 --> 00:17:48,442 Ohma! 208 00:17:52,029 --> 00:17:53,280 Get out of there, Cos! 209 00:17:53,363 --> 00:17:55,324 What are you doing, Cosmo?! 210 00:17:55,407 --> 00:17:57,910 I thought ground fighting was your domain! 211 00:17:57,993 --> 00:18:00,662 Kill him! Ohma! 212 00:18:00,746 --> 00:18:03,916 Imai! Hang in there! 213 00:18:03,999 --> 00:18:06,251 Ohma! Go! 214 00:18:06,335 --> 00:18:09,630 Counter him! 215 00:18:09,713 --> 00:18:11,799 Take him out! 216 00:18:12,841 --> 00:18:15,427 Easier said than done! 217 00:18:15,511 --> 00:18:19,681 You're amazing, Cosmo Imai. 218 00:18:20,849 --> 00:18:24,228 You've made it so far, and in that condition too. 219 00:18:24,978 --> 00:18:27,314 And you're younger than me. 220 00:18:29,233 --> 00:18:32,319 What's going on?! How did this happen?! 221 00:18:32,402 --> 00:18:34,905 My insides are being crushed! 222 00:18:34,988 --> 00:18:38,325 How did I get cornered?! 223 00:18:38,408 --> 00:18:41,829 How did I become the one who's getting strangled?! 224 00:18:41,912 --> 00:18:43,413 Where did I go wrong?! 225 00:18:43,497 --> 00:18:45,874 Did I overestimate myself? 226 00:18:45,958 --> 00:18:49,586 Did I underestimate Ohma? 227 00:18:49,670 --> 00:18:52,422 No, I can still turn this around! 228 00:18:52,506 --> 00:18:55,717 If I can get my right hand free, I could still win! 229 00:19:02,558 --> 00:19:06,728 Sorry, but I can break bones too, you know. 230 00:19:08,230 --> 00:19:11,358 No! It's not over yet! 231 00:19:11,441 --> 00:19:14,736 Think! What can I do?! Think! 232 00:19:14,820 --> 00:19:18,490 I can't lose now! I don't want to lose! 233 00:19:18,574 --> 00:19:22,870 I have to win! 234 00:19:38,302 --> 00:19:41,096 You can get even stronger. 235 00:19:45,809 --> 00:19:47,269 Work hard. 236 00:19:50,189 --> 00:19:52,316 M-Match over! 237 00:19:52,816 --> 00:19:53,984 The winner is 238 00:19:54,067 --> 00:19:58,822 Ohma Tokita! 239 00:20:04,203 --> 00:20:05,204 Cos! 240 00:20:11,460 --> 00:20:14,421 All right, I'm done administering first-aid. 241 00:20:14,963 --> 00:20:15,923 How do you feel? 242 00:20:16,006 --> 00:20:18,634 The pain should have gone down by now. 243 00:20:18,717 --> 00:20:20,844 You're amazing. 244 00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:24,139 I feel like I can fight again right now. 245 00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:26,767 You're the one who's amazing. 246 00:20:27,351 --> 00:20:30,145 You're moving your broken finger like it's nothing. 247 00:20:30,229 --> 00:20:33,398 Are you controlling the muscles that move your finger? 248 00:20:33,941 --> 00:20:35,859 That's quite a skill. 249 00:20:36,401 --> 00:20:38,111 Thank you, Kureishi. 250 00:20:38,612 --> 00:20:41,281 Thanks for helping us, even though we're the opposing side. 251 00:20:41,365 --> 00:20:43,367 It's no big deal! 252 00:20:43,450 --> 00:20:47,663 Once the match is over, there's no such thing as taking sides! 253 00:20:47,746 --> 00:20:51,708 It's my way of saying thank you for training my student. 254 00:20:51,792 --> 00:20:52,918 Huh? 255 00:20:59,007 --> 00:21:02,803 Do you know why I picked you to represent my company? 256 00:21:03,887 --> 00:21:06,265 We've got lots of other strong fighters. 257 00:21:06,890 --> 00:21:08,934 Why do you think I picked you? 258 00:21:10,811 --> 00:21:12,312 His potential? 259 00:21:12,396 --> 00:21:13,689 It was a gamble. 260 00:21:14,439 --> 00:21:18,151 I knew you had no chance of winning right from the start. 261 00:21:18,735 --> 00:21:24,283 However, I knew that fighting against the top fighters would help you grow. 262 00:21:25,450 --> 00:21:27,661 As long as you survive, you can try again. 263 00:21:29,496 --> 00:21:31,415 But if you died, that's that. 264 00:21:31,915 --> 00:21:33,792 That's what I thought, anyway. 265 00:21:34,543 --> 00:21:35,877 You prick! 266 00:21:35,961 --> 00:21:38,088 Is that how you treat your fighters-- 267 00:21:38,171 --> 00:21:41,174 It can't be helped. We're not doing this for fun. 268 00:21:42,592 --> 00:21:47,931 But your growth went way beyond my expectations. 269 00:21:49,182 --> 00:21:51,852 So much that I thought we might win. 270 00:21:53,979 --> 00:21:56,565 I underestimated you. 271 00:21:57,357 --> 00:22:00,986 At the same time, I overestimated myself. 272 00:22:02,571 --> 00:22:04,781 This is as much as I can do. 273 00:22:05,782 --> 00:22:06,658 As for you, 274 00:22:07,784 --> 00:22:08,994 aim for the sky. 275 00:22:18,337 --> 00:22:19,671 It can't be over… 276 00:22:21,340 --> 00:22:24,551 I can't let it be over. 277 00:22:27,012 --> 00:22:30,015 COSMO IMAI THE KING OF STRANGLERS 278 00:22:30,098 --> 00:22:32,934 ELIMINATED IN ROUND THREE 279 00:24:02,441 --> 00:24:04,901 Subtitle translation by: Arisa Nitta 280 00:24:05,485 --> 00:24:08,655 A fighter of unrivaled physical strength! What's his secret plan? 281 00:24:08,738 --> 00:24:12,033 A legendary mercenary! What's up his sleeve? 282 00:24:12,117 --> 00:24:15,412 Entertainment that explodes at the last minute! 283 00:24:15,495 --> 00:24:17,164 You will lose to me! 284 00:24:17,247 --> 00:24:19,916 Next episode: "Ace In The Hole."