1 00:00:11,177 --> 00:00:13,930 THIRTEEN YEARS AGO 2 00:00:14,597 --> 00:00:17,726 Sen Hatsumi, 28 years old. 3 00:00:18,351 --> 00:00:22,522 Whoa. What a huge mansion. 4 00:00:23,023 --> 00:00:27,068 Thank you for coming all this way. 5 00:00:27,694 --> 00:00:33,033 I'm guessing your boss must be rich as hell. 6 00:00:33,533 --> 00:00:35,869 Hatsumi had been scouted 7 00:00:35,952 --> 00:00:41,207 to join Metsudo Katahara's private army as one of his bodyguards. 8 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:46,671 The job of a bodyguard is to serve as a shield. 9 00:00:47,672 --> 00:00:52,969 Groups of new recruits go through basic training together. 10 00:00:53,636 --> 00:00:56,473 This is how the process normally starts. 11 00:00:58,099 --> 00:01:04,522 Those who make it through basic training start training individually next. 12 00:01:04,606 --> 00:01:07,275 From among that class of recruits, 13 00:01:07,358 --> 00:01:12,280 only the top few are considered 14 00:01:12,363 --> 00:01:17,368 as eligible candidates to become the next Fang of Metsudo. 15 00:01:18,369 --> 00:01:24,709 So I was chosen as one of those whatever candidates? 16 00:01:24,793 --> 00:01:28,963 No, thanks. I'm close to 30, you know? 17 00:01:29,047 --> 00:01:33,426 I'm too old to be going around shouting "Hah!" with the youngsters. 18 00:01:33,927 --> 00:01:39,307 Our master is very interested in you. 19 00:01:39,808 --> 00:01:42,352 He knows that you're involved 20 00:01:42,435 --> 00:01:47,315 in underground combat sports all around the globe. 21 00:01:47,816 --> 00:01:51,820 I see. So he's taken a liking to me. 22 00:01:51,903 --> 00:01:57,867 As a candidate to become the next Fang, we want you to be one of his bodyguards. 23 00:01:58,451 --> 00:02:01,579 We have several other candidates as well. 24 00:02:02,205 --> 00:02:04,916 When the current Fang steps down, 25 00:02:05,500 --> 00:02:09,629 we're going to choose the next Fang from among those candidates. 26 00:02:10,213 --> 00:02:11,965 All right. I'll do it. 27 00:02:12,549 --> 00:02:16,761 I'd been thinking about getting a steady job anyway. 28 00:02:17,345 --> 00:02:19,472 This fang thing will be it. 29 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:23,434 Less than one week later, 30 00:02:23,518 --> 00:02:27,522 he just quit, saying he was bored. 31 00:02:27,605 --> 00:02:34,028 Never would I have imagined he'd end up becoming a fighter. 32 00:02:34,612 --> 00:02:39,492 I didn't know that you two had a past. 33 00:02:39,576 --> 00:02:43,621 You made the right choice in not making him the Fang. 34 00:02:43,705 --> 00:02:48,835 His fickleness has given me much trouble. 35 00:02:48,918 --> 00:02:52,463 I can't say whether it was good or not. 36 00:02:52,547 --> 00:02:55,341 If Hatsumi hadn't dropped out, 37 00:02:55,425 --> 00:03:00,555 I know he would've been chosen to be the fifth Fang. 38 00:04:33,022 --> 00:04:37,944 THE FLOATING CLOUD 39 00:04:42,240 --> 00:04:44,867 Just look at this! 40 00:04:44,951 --> 00:04:47,996 The tide has turned! 41 00:04:48,079 --> 00:04:52,041 Kanoh's in a pinch! 42 00:04:52,542 --> 00:04:53,960 LIHITO, GENSAI KUROKI 43 00:04:54,043 --> 00:04:55,461 SHION SORYUIN 44 00:04:55,545 --> 00:04:56,963 MINORU TAKAYAMA MASAMICHI OHMORI 45 00:04:57,046 --> 00:04:58,214 OHMA TOKITA KAZUO YAMASHITA 46 00:04:58,298 --> 00:05:02,719 The match… is as good as done. 47 00:05:03,219 --> 00:05:07,265 It's only a matter of time before Kanoh's joints are destroyed! 48 00:05:07,765 --> 00:05:12,520 If he tries to escape, Hatsumi will leave himself vulnerable. 49 00:05:12,603 --> 00:05:16,941 Ohma's Indestructible can only harden his muscles. 50 00:05:17,025 --> 00:05:19,610 The Fang's move probably works the same way. 51 00:05:19,694 --> 00:05:24,991 If he can't deflect Hatsumi's attacks and a body part he can't harden is hit, 52 00:05:25,825 --> 00:05:29,537 not even the Fang will come out unscathed. 53 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:42,342 A roundhouse kick from that position?! 54 00:05:43,134 --> 00:05:44,802 He let go of his right hand! 55 00:05:46,804 --> 00:05:49,015 Sorry, Kanoh. 56 00:05:49,098 --> 00:05:52,060 You did exactly what I wanted you to do. 57 00:05:53,311 --> 00:05:59,317 With one move, Hatsumi strikes three critical points in a row. 58 00:06:00,735 --> 00:06:02,820 HATSUMI-STYLE AIKIDO 59 00:06:05,198 --> 00:06:06,824 GATHERING CLOUDS: TRIPLE STRIKE 60 00:06:20,755 --> 00:06:22,006 What?! 61 00:06:30,181 --> 00:06:35,019 Was that the ancient Finger Break technique? 62 00:06:35,103 --> 00:06:37,021 His counterattack worked. 63 00:06:38,106 --> 00:06:41,609 Hatsumi has no choice but to back away! 64 00:06:41,692 --> 00:06:44,362 He decided that being up close was too dangerous! 65 00:06:45,613 --> 00:06:50,618 However, the Fang's not letting Hatsumi get away! 66 00:06:56,457 --> 00:06:59,377 H-His elbow?! 67 00:06:59,460 --> 00:07:04,048 It was an elbow attack from Muay Thai. The same move I use. 68 00:07:06,384 --> 00:07:10,054 Whoa! This time, it's a middle kick! 69 00:07:13,599 --> 00:07:16,436 An elbow move to back him up, followed by a kick. 70 00:07:16,519 --> 00:07:20,606 Kanoh would never have used such a strategy before. 71 00:07:20,690 --> 00:07:24,360 But for some reason, I think his chances have improved… 72 00:07:26,446 --> 00:07:28,197 It's no mystery. 73 00:07:28,865 --> 00:07:32,034 Hatsumi used to outrank Kanoh by a lot. 74 00:07:32,118 --> 00:07:34,537 But Hatsumi keeps getting hit from above, 75 00:07:34,620 --> 00:07:36,706 and blocking isn't helping much. 76 00:07:43,379 --> 00:07:48,426 Every single one of Kanoh's attacks is packed with power! 77 00:07:48,509 --> 00:07:51,971 I-It's turning into a one-sided fight! 78 00:07:52,054 --> 00:07:57,727 Hatsumi should be at his best, but Kanoh's pushing him around like a kid! 79 00:07:57,810 --> 00:07:59,896 You've found the answer. 80 00:08:00,730 --> 00:08:04,859 Until now, your fighting style has always been incomplete, 81 00:08:06,319 --> 00:08:07,445 a work in progress. 82 00:08:12,200 --> 00:08:16,579 The time has come for you to emerge from your cocoon. 83 00:08:21,334 --> 00:08:22,418 It's not over yet. 84 00:08:23,002 --> 00:08:26,172 Sen's still got that move! 85 00:08:26,881 --> 00:08:30,009 Give me a break. I'm getting sick of this. 86 00:08:30,510 --> 00:08:32,178 He broke my finger, 87 00:08:33,137 --> 00:08:37,683 and he keeps himself at an uncomfortable distance. 88 00:08:38,434 --> 00:08:42,188 How pathetic. It's enough to hate myself. 89 00:08:43,773 --> 00:08:45,942 You're going on a journey? 90 00:08:46,025 --> 00:08:47,235 Yeah. 91 00:08:47,818 --> 00:08:51,072 This time, I'm going to be gone for a while. 92 00:08:51,155 --> 00:08:52,865 You're going now? 93 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:56,994 We must win the Kengan matches 94 00:08:57,578 --> 00:09:00,540 for the Kengan Life-or-Death Tournament to be held. 95 00:09:00,623 --> 00:09:02,250 You understand that, right? 96 00:09:02,333 --> 00:09:05,670 Just use Komada the Deva King. 97 00:09:05,753 --> 00:09:09,423 Or why not hire a new fighter? 98 00:09:09,924 --> 00:09:10,883 Sen. 99 00:09:11,384 --> 00:09:13,928 You must have a reason for doing this. 100 00:09:14,011 --> 00:09:16,847 You know me well, old man. 101 00:09:17,431 --> 00:09:21,435 I'm the type of guy who gets restless easily. 102 00:09:22,019 --> 00:09:27,692 I was born this way. I can't help it. 103 00:09:28,693 --> 00:09:33,322 With the way I feel now, I'm just going to get worse and worse. 104 00:09:33,906 --> 00:09:39,287 At this rate, there's no way I can win in the tournament. 105 00:09:40,538 --> 00:09:42,456 So this is an "adjustment"? 106 00:09:42,540 --> 00:09:45,960 It's no big deal. 107 00:09:46,460 --> 00:09:48,045 I'm just going to relax a bit. 108 00:09:49,463 --> 00:09:52,216 I was thinking of a mountain retreat. 109 00:09:52,300 --> 00:09:55,344 But I'll tell you this, it's not for training. 110 00:09:55,428 --> 00:10:00,391 Three meals a day, nap time… I'm going to enjoy the slow life. 111 00:10:02,143 --> 00:10:05,396 I've had my sights set on this day for a long time. 112 00:10:05,980 --> 00:10:09,275 I had to work hard, which ain't my style. 113 00:10:09,775 --> 00:10:11,319 But I had no choice. 114 00:10:12,528 --> 00:10:16,282 I'll do anything to beat that bastard. 115 00:10:17,033 --> 00:10:20,077 That's what I decided that day. 116 00:10:21,037 --> 00:10:22,455 That's right. 117 00:10:23,164 --> 00:10:25,082 I entered this tournament 118 00:10:25,166 --> 00:10:28,919 because I thought I could beat this guy and win! 119 00:10:29,420 --> 00:10:33,341 It'd be lame not to hurry up and finish this. 120 00:10:33,424 --> 00:10:35,718 -What?! -He stopped running away? 121 00:10:35,801 --> 00:10:37,053 No. 122 00:10:37,136 --> 00:10:39,597 He was waiting for this moment. 123 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:44,810 Splendid! He outsmarted the Fang! 124 00:10:44,894 --> 00:10:46,062 All right! 125 00:10:48,147 --> 00:10:50,816 I'm not going to let you break your fall. 126 00:10:51,776 --> 00:10:53,819 HATSUMI-STYLE AIKIDO 127 00:10:54,445 --> 00:10:58,324 STARDROP 128 00:11:05,665 --> 00:11:07,083 He blocked it! 129 00:11:07,667 --> 00:11:11,796 But that was Sen Hatsumi's ultimate move! 130 00:11:11,879 --> 00:11:14,006 Wh-What did he do?! 131 00:11:14,590 --> 00:11:18,719 An attack from such a close range shouldn't inflict that much damage! 132 00:11:19,345 --> 00:11:20,513 That attack… 133 00:11:21,806 --> 00:11:22,973 Could it be? 134 00:11:26,352 --> 00:11:29,730 H-Hatsumi has Kanoh in a clinch! 135 00:11:30,314 --> 00:11:34,318 But I'm worried about all that blood he coughed up! 136 00:11:35,611 --> 00:11:37,780 What just happened?! 137 00:11:39,073 --> 00:11:42,243 That's what I want to know! 138 00:11:43,661 --> 00:11:47,665 I feel like I was stabbed by a spear! 139 00:11:48,582 --> 00:11:52,420 What the hell did he do to me? 140 00:11:52,503 --> 00:11:53,671 Sen Hatsumi. 141 00:11:54,255 --> 00:11:55,840 I need to thank you. 142 00:11:55,923 --> 00:12:00,010 Your sacrifice helped me evolve. 143 00:12:09,854 --> 00:12:11,522 You get it now, don't you? 144 00:12:12,732 --> 00:12:18,237 Your fighting style, Formless, can handle any opponent. 145 00:12:18,821 --> 00:12:22,867 However, it comes with its own risks. 146 00:12:23,534 --> 00:12:27,371 Having more options is not always an advantage. 147 00:12:27,955 --> 00:12:33,753 Picking from such a long list slows your decision time. 148 00:12:34,628 --> 00:12:38,382 That tiny delay can even be fatal, 149 00:12:38,466 --> 00:12:43,053 especially against opponents who specialize in a single technique. 150 00:12:43,971 --> 00:12:46,932 To face them, you've got to eliminate some of your options. 151 00:12:47,558 --> 00:12:50,436 Limit your choices. 152 00:12:50,519 --> 00:12:56,400 You must sacrifice Formless's biggest advantage, its flexibility, 153 00:12:56,484 --> 00:12:58,986 but in turn, you'll eliminate that delay. 154 00:12:59,904 --> 00:13:04,325 In tournaments, your body accumulates more and more damage as time goes on. 155 00:13:05,117 --> 00:13:10,331 As you get more tired, the delay in your reactions grows even bigger. 156 00:13:10,915 --> 00:13:11,791 That means 157 00:13:12,583 --> 00:13:16,587 Formless is not good for consecutive fights. 158 00:13:17,671 --> 00:13:19,757 With this fighting style, 159 00:13:20,382 --> 00:13:25,221 you should be able to use that move more effectively than ever. 160 00:13:26,013 --> 00:13:29,183 For the master and for the sake of victory, 161 00:13:29,683 --> 00:13:31,060 swallow your pride. 162 00:13:31,560 --> 00:13:33,062 That move? 163 00:13:37,358 --> 00:13:38,692 I need to thank you. 164 00:13:39,568 --> 00:13:43,614 Your sacrifice helped me evolve. 165 00:13:44,198 --> 00:13:47,743 You've played your part well. 166 00:13:51,330 --> 00:13:54,583 That's impossible! 167 00:13:55,668 --> 00:13:58,337 He countered Stardrop?! 168 00:13:58,420 --> 00:14:00,422 It can't be! 169 00:14:02,466 --> 00:14:05,344 Did he make his move at the same time as Hatsumi? 170 00:14:05,427 --> 00:14:08,472 No, it's not like he became faster. 171 00:14:08,973 --> 00:14:10,891 That must mean… 172 00:14:10,975 --> 00:14:15,479 Jeez, how lame can I be? 173 00:14:15,980 --> 00:14:19,608 Getting desperate like this. 174 00:14:24,446 --> 00:14:28,576 Oh! He gave up on the elbow attack! 175 00:14:37,877 --> 00:14:42,089 Sen Hatsumi, you're quite the clever man. 176 00:14:42,798 --> 00:14:45,217 Is it his back? 177 00:14:45,301 --> 00:14:47,303 That's right. 178 00:14:47,970 --> 00:14:51,557 He's holding Agito Kanoh's back. 179 00:14:52,349 --> 00:14:56,020 It looks like he's in a weak position, but it's actually not that bad. 180 00:14:56,937 --> 00:14:58,772 His center of gravity can change, 181 00:14:58,856 --> 00:15:03,694 which means that when Kanoh attacks, Hatsumi can respond instantaneously. 182 00:15:04,278 --> 00:15:06,196 That old man's impressive. 183 00:15:06,780 --> 00:15:08,824 He won't go down without a fight. 184 00:15:09,366 --> 00:15:12,661 Oh, I see… 185 00:15:12,745 --> 00:15:15,539 The fight might stay in a deadlock for a bit. 186 00:15:16,040 --> 00:15:20,002 Agito Kanoh can't fight carelessly now. 187 00:15:32,848 --> 00:15:34,350 Now! 188 00:15:43,150 --> 00:15:45,486 S-So that's it… 189 00:15:46,028 --> 00:15:47,571 This move… 190 00:15:48,155 --> 00:15:50,074 One-Inch Punch. 191 00:15:50,157 --> 00:15:52,826 ONE-INCH PUNCH 192 00:15:55,371 --> 00:15:57,790 Another attack?! Bring it on! 193 00:15:58,374 --> 00:16:01,168 I'll handle whatever he throws at me! 194 00:16:07,883 --> 00:16:10,135 What the hell? 195 00:16:12,763 --> 00:16:13,806 Just now, he-- 196 00:16:22,147 --> 00:16:24,525 I won't tolerate this. 197 00:16:25,401 --> 00:16:31,740 I'll beat this guy one day if it's the last thing I do… 198 00:16:36,161 --> 00:16:37,037 Hatsu-- 199 00:16:45,629 --> 00:16:48,090 What a man. 200 00:16:49,008 --> 00:16:53,053 I can't believe he's ascended to "that realm…" 201 00:16:56,598 --> 00:16:59,685 I have arrived. 202 00:17:00,185 --> 00:17:01,770 Match over! 203 00:17:01,854 --> 00:17:07,276 The winner is Agito Kanoh! 204 00:17:07,776 --> 00:17:09,111 -Fang! -Fang! 205 00:17:09,194 --> 00:17:14,033 A landslide victory! 206 00:17:14,116 --> 00:17:20,122 Nogi Group's ultimate weapon, Sen Hatsumi, had no chance! 207 00:17:20,706 --> 00:17:25,627 Who could have predicted it would be such a decisive victory?! 208 00:17:26,128 --> 00:17:29,590 The Fang of Metsudo, Agito Kanoh, 209 00:17:29,673 --> 00:17:33,969 will advance to the semifinals! 210 00:17:34,470 --> 00:17:39,391 That second One-Inch Punch was what gave him the win. 211 00:17:39,475 --> 00:17:41,894 Fa jin isn't magic. 212 00:17:42,519 --> 00:17:45,397 It's a way to transfer force. 213 00:17:45,481 --> 00:17:47,149 One-Inch Punch is used 214 00:17:47,232 --> 00:17:51,278 from a short distance with the smallest movement possible. 215 00:17:51,779 --> 00:17:53,739 Someone as good as Kanoh 216 00:17:54,239 --> 00:17:58,660 can launch a powerful attack even from a distance that amounts to zero. 217 00:17:59,244 --> 00:18:03,248 Normally, this attack could kill the opponent with a single strike. 218 00:18:03,832 --> 00:18:08,295 Sen Hatsumi must have moved subconsciously to deflect its power. 219 00:18:08,796 --> 00:18:11,173 He, too, is a master. 220 00:18:11,256 --> 00:18:15,344 However, even a master like him ended up like that. 221 00:18:15,844 --> 00:18:20,265 Kanoh has now obtained power on a whole different dimension. 222 00:18:20,766 --> 00:18:22,434 Hatsumi… 223 00:18:23,185 --> 00:18:26,480 Kanoh's even more trouble than I expected. 224 00:18:26,563 --> 00:18:32,778 From up close or far away, every attack of his is just as powerful as the next. 225 00:18:33,445 --> 00:18:36,490 He also has no blind spots at any range, 226 00:18:36,573 --> 00:18:39,618 and he can launch combinations following any technique he employs. 227 00:18:40,285 --> 00:18:41,578 That's not all. 228 00:18:42,579 --> 00:18:45,707 He's got another weapon. 229 00:18:47,084 --> 00:18:50,003 It's astonishing… 230 00:18:50,087 --> 00:18:54,508 I can't believe he's learned how to use that technique. 231 00:18:55,092 --> 00:18:58,762 Counterattacking your opponent is Post-Initiative. 232 00:18:59,596 --> 00:19:04,893 Predicting when your opponent moves and moving at the same time to hit first 233 00:19:04,977 --> 00:19:06,520 is Counter-Initiative. 234 00:19:07,104 --> 00:19:11,191 But predicting when your opponent will move and striking before that 235 00:19:11,275 --> 00:19:14,528 is Pre-Initiative. 236 00:19:14,611 --> 00:19:17,447 He exchanged the flexibility of Formless 237 00:19:17,948 --> 00:19:21,076 for an increased reaction speed, 238 00:19:21,160 --> 00:19:24,496 making his fighting style more practical for real fights. 239 00:19:25,664 --> 00:19:30,252 I know that different fighting styles can be interpreted in different ways, 240 00:19:30,836 --> 00:19:33,213 but one thing I can say for sure. 241 00:19:33,964 --> 00:19:39,219 Agito Kanoh has obtained ultimate strength. 242 00:19:40,304 --> 00:19:42,848 Sen Hatsumi was good. 243 00:19:42,931 --> 00:19:48,228 He only lost because he was up against the wrong opponent. 244 00:19:51,565 --> 00:19:53,025 Sen! Don't die! 245 00:19:53,108 --> 00:19:57,946 Hatsumi! Hang in there! Dr. Hanafusa will be here any moment now! 246 00:20:03,785 --> 00:20:05,370 I don't care. 247 00:20:05,871 --> 00:20:07,664 Give me a smoke. 248 00:20:08,790 --> 00:20:11,126 I'm not going to die. 249 00:20:11,710 --> 00:20:13,837 I just need a little rest. 250 00:20:13,921 --> 00:20:16,465 Oh! A cigarette! 251 00:20:19,843 --> 00:20:22,888 I-I can't believe it! 252 00:20:23,722 --> 00:20:26,892 He's fine without any permanent damage? 253 00:20:28,769 --> 00:20:31,021 He got hit by a high kick! 254 00:20:31,521 --> 00:20:33,482 It was powerful enough to kill him! 255 00:20:33,982 --> 00:20:37,402 Wait, did Kanoh… 256 00:20:44,326 --> 00:20:46,161 How insulting. 257 00:20:46,745 --> 00:20:49,414 He held back on me. 258 00:20:50,749 --> 00:20:55,462 With his full strength, he could've split my head in two like a watermelon. 259 00:20:56,546 --> 00:21:00,676 It means the fight was so easy for him, he took pity on me. 260 00:21:02,302 --> 00:21:05,514 Now that I've fought against him, 261 00:21:05,597 --> 00:21:08,016 I can see the difference in our skill levels. 262 00:21:11,561 --> 00:21:12,980 I give up. 263 00:21:13,730 --> 00:21:18,193 Apologies to the old man, but it's impossible. 264 00:21:18,694 --> 00:21:22,906 He's gonna have to get one of his other pawns do it instead. 265 00:21:30,789 --> 00:21:32,291 Good work. 266 00:21:32,374 --> 00:21:35,711 Rest up until the semifinals. 267 00:21:36,712 --> 00:21:39,923 I can finally say that I deserve my title. 268 00:21:40,841 --> 00:21:42,342 Two to go. 269 00:21:42,843 --> 00:21:46,305 I'll take down anyone who wrongs the master. 270 00:21:50,559 --> 00:21:54,688 I am the Fang of Metsudo. 271 00:24:02,399 --> 00:24:04,901 Subtitle translation by: Arisa Nitta 272 00:24:05,485 --> 00:24:08,905 Oh, Setsuna Kiryu, you wretched and cursed angel. 273 00:24:08,989 --> 00:24:11,032 You are no longer sane. 274 00:24:11,116 --> 00:24:13,368 He's after Niko Tokita, the one he hates. 275 00:24:13,452 --> 00:24:14,911 But into his clutches stumbles… 276 00:24:14,995 --> 00:24:17,289 Kazuo Yamashita?! 277 00:24:17,372 --> 00:24:19,916 Next episode: "Predicament."