Another day with no progress.
SOMEWHERE IN TOKYO
I think it's about time he showed me his face.
Hey, you ought to open the window for ventilation sometimes.
Fusui, how's it going?
Oh, hey, Henzo. You're back.
-I brought you some food. -Thanks!
Thinking about the tournament...
HENZO KURE KURE FAMILY
...the match should be starting about now.
Are you curious about it?
Of course I am.
Mainly because, you know, our representative is that Raian.
Why him, of all the people in our family?
-Oh, sorry! -Never mind.
I know how crazy my big brother is.
Whatever people say, he probably deserves it.
FUSUI KURE RAIAN'S YOUNGER SISTER
You think so? That sounds pretty cold.
But I do wonder what Grandpa is thinking.
Why does he want us to monitor our client?
Yeah, it's weird.
Well, have you found anything?
We've been on a stakeout for four days and the target hasn't shown himself once.
He must be in that room, though.
KENZO YAMASHITA, KAZUO'S OLDEST SON REAL PRESIDENT OF UNDER MOUNT INC
Is everyone having a good time?
Please wait just a little longer
for the third game of the first round to start.
In the next match, we'll finally see the Kure Family's fighter.
The winner of this game is going to be Ohma's opponent in the next round.
K. AKIYAMA, NOGI K. YAMASHITA, YAMASHITA
We can't miss this match, Ohma...
OHMA TOKITA FIGHTER, YAMASHITA CORPORATION
The match could start at any moment,
where the hell is Raian?
MASAHIKO OHTA PRESIDENT, UNDER MOUNT INC
I'm finally feeling better.
LIHITO FIGHTER & PRESIDENT,SH FROZEN STORAGE
I guess I drank too much last night.
Looks like you've been having a good time, man.
RAIAN KURE FIGHTER, UNDER MOUNT INC
-This guy's from the Kure Family! -So active, aren't you?
What the hell? What's wrong with you? Get the hell off of me!
What do you think you're doing?
Isn't it obvious?
I'm fucking with you, self-proclaimed "Super Human".
I bet you're already aware
that there's no place for a normy like you in this tournament.
Okay. I see what you're getting at.
You'll be dropping out soon.
I'm going to be the one dropping out? Seriously?
Does this mean you're picking a fight with me?
Damn right, you fool! I won't let you take that back!
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience.
SAYAKA KATAHARA DAUGHTER OF METSUDO KATAHARA
Now, please welcome the fighters.
Hey.
-Is it my turn? -Raian, you made it!
The troublemaker of the assassin clan...
GAME THREE
...breaks into the tournament.
In the name of the Kure Family, he'll kill anyone who stands in his way.
Standing 188 centimeters tall and weighing 94 kilos,
he makes his kengan match debut today.
Representing Under Mount Inc, also known as "The Taboo Descendant,"
Raian Kure!
Hey, do you see that?
Why on earth is he covered in blood?
Stop making a big deal out of everything, you pigs.
What... the hell?
NAOYA OHKUBO FIGHTER, MUJI TELEVISION NETWORK
Goddamn it!
RYO HIMURO, SUEKICHI KANEDA EX & CURRENT GINOKUNIYA BOOKSHOP FIGHTERS
-What happened? -Raian beat Lihito up--
He didn't!
Yes, he totally did.
"SISTER"
Brother, please stay safe.
ELENA ROBINSON YOUNGER SISTER OF MOKICHI ROBINSON
MOKICHI ROBINSON FIGHTER, SENTORY
Thank you, Elena.
All right. I'm off to the match.
Now, please welcome his opponent.
This fighter was reverse-imported from the UK.
His blue eyes are fixed only on victory.
With God's protection, the holy warrior makes a sortie.
Standing 189 centimeters tall and weighing 99 kilos,
his kengan record is 48 wins and no losses.
His net worth is 708 billion, 834 million, 900 thousand yen.
Representing Sentory, also known as "The Exterminating Vicar,"
Mokichi Robinson!
Mokichi! Mokichi! Mokichi!
Elena, you're my everything.
For you, I can be as strong as I need to be.
If you wish,
I will beat even God.
Mokichi! Mokichi! Mokichi!
Mokichi! Mokichi!
There he is!
ERIO KURE KURE FAMILY PATRIARCH
METSUDO KATAHARA KENGAN CHAIRMAN
It seems that the young man is one of your favorite fighters.
Erio, I know you set a high value on Raian,
but this battle may not go as you think.
Fighting runs in their blood, you know.
-Blood, you say? -Indeed.
Mokichi Robinson...
He benefits from what he has inherited, just as you do in the Kure Family.
So, the blood of their lineage is at stake in this battle, is it?
You are correct. This is not merely a battle between two fighters.
It is a battle which will determine whose blood will survive.
It's now time for the battle between
the elite assassin and the reverse-imported fighter.
They're silently glaring at each other before the match.
Take your stance.
Fight!
Not bad.
Wow! They're exchanging intense blows right off the bat!
Go for it, Brother.
T. HASHIDA, SENTORY
We got this, Mokichi.
Is he really going to be all right?
Oh, boy. Raian is just playing with him.
He's incorrigible.
REICHI KURE, HORIO KURE & HOLLIS KURE KURE FAMILY
Actually, he's not the only one who hasn't gotten serious yet.
Neither of them is giving an inch.
You can't take your eyes off this match for a second!
It's fun to play with this limey jerk.
Now, how about this?
-What was that? -He blinded him using his own blood.
Though he's not on my side, I must admit that he's doing well.
Does that young man practice classical jujitsu?
In the moment of attack, he got him in hold.
There are differences
between modern combat sports and classical martial arts.
One of them uses fingers.
Fingers are used all the time...
LOCK
...in every situation during a battle.
DISLOCATE
Having your fingers broken means inevitable defeat.
BREAK
I give it a little twist here and...
It hurts, doesn't it?
He gets perfect points.
SUKIZO URITA PRESIDENT, PENASONIC CORP.
That priest is pretty strong.
RYO INABA FIGHTER, PENASONIC CORPORATION
It might mean trouble if he makes it to the later stages.
It would not be difficult for me to break your fingers now.
Do you want to continue, man of Kure?
You bastard!
Just kidding.
Don't think you can beat me with little tricks like that.
-Wow. He broke free from the hold. -Of course he did.
The Kure Family have lived as warriors for 1,300 years, since the 8th century.
During that time we've married the daughters of renowned martial artists,
at other times we've introduced excellent seed from the outside.
Through selective breeding and adoption of special techniques over the centuries,
the Kure Family has become a race specialized for battle.
We evolve day by day.
There is no technique in this world that the Kure Family cannot overcome.
Did you think you had me? Did you really think you could beat me?
Did you enjoy dreaming, dumb-ass?
Dream, huh?
Then I'll make this dream come true.
Did you really think you could beat me?
Did you enjoy dreaming, dumb-ass?
What are you going to do, jujitsu dipshit?
Are you going to dodge it? Receive it?
What?
Was that a short uppercut?
That isn't a classical martial arts move.
That footwork...
Is that boxing?
What kind of move was that? I've never seen this style before.
Mokichi Robinson uses a unique fighting style.
It's Baritsu.
In the late shogunate period in the 19th century,
kengan matches were dominated by one fighter.
This man took techniques from other styles
and incorporated them into classical martial arts.
His name was Shigenosuke Kotoura, the master of the Musen Style.
He was one of the ten most extraordinary warriors of the era.
This legendary fighter was known as the Mythical Technician.
He left Japan in search of mightier adversaries in the British Empire,
where combat sports were thriving at the time.
By combining western martial arts with classical martial arts and jujitsu,
he established his own style.
That is the unique combat sport,
the so-called Baritsu.
I see. The man we are watching is the descendant of Shigenosuke.
That's right.
That's who Mokichi Robinson is.
Shit.
Full Shoulder Throw!
Please forgive me.
You were so strong that I couldn't go easy on you.
He has failed me!
Goddamn Raian. You fool!
Dude. Raian lost as I expected he would.
This is unbelievable.
Uncle Horio, Reichi, brace yourselves.
This is not a fight anymore.
My throw was perfect.
How was he able to get back up?
That's it!
That was the way he beat me!
No way. Is he actually going to use that
in front of all those people? It's what makes the Kure Family what it is.
R. KURAYOSHI & R. MIKAZUCHI
The secret technique: Removal.
That bastard!
How dare he use our family's secret technique in public without my permission!
I don't give a shit about fights. I'm not interested in the outcome.
Do you know what I like?
I like total domination!
Especially through one-sided violence.
Now, it's time to dominate you.
How strange.
He looks like a totally different man.
Are you ready? Keep your eyes open.
Mokichi!
His movements have completely changed.
Mr. Yamashita, doesn't this remind you of something?
It does look exactly like that.
But it can't be the same.
Raian's form... is different to what Ohma's was.
Normally, we humans can use only 30 percent of our physical capabilities.
The brain restrains it to protect our bodies from breaking due to over-exertion.
However, improvements arising from years of selective breeding,
means that our clan now have constitutions which can withstand this surge in power.
By removing the limit, we've obtained the overwhelming strength of the gods.
That's the Kure Family's secret technique,
Removal of restraint.
The maximum latent power we can remove varies based on the individual's ability.
Raian is able to access 100 percent of his latent power.
Whoa! Raian threw Mokichi!
What a throw.
I lift you up... and then I slam you down.
That's enough! Please stop it.
Why would I stop?
Raian's strangling Mokichi.
This is truly simple and truly cruel.
Will Mokichi manage to escape? Or is he going to black out?
No way. He's dealing with Mokichi as easily as if he was a child.
Wh-- What's going on?
It's brutal!
You call that a punch?
A fly could have a rest on your arm.
Get up, wimp!
Do you really think you will ever be able to surpass me?
I hated my father.
Screw Baritsu!
I don't need your old-fashioned martial art.
I left home when I was 14.
I dived into the criminal underworld,
and indulged all kinds of vice using Baritsu.
It was a sort of revenge for the pressure my bloodline had placed upon me.
But actually, I was only pretending to be free.
My life had no meaning or value at all.
But you were the one who changed me... Elena.
You're Mokichi, right?
Before he passed away, your father asked me to take care of you both
This is Elena Robinson.
-She's your half-sister. -My sister?
Elena, thanks to you, I got back on my feet.
Thanks to you, I learned how precious family is.
Nice job! Mokichi succeeded in escaping!
Mokichi, please stop now.
I don't care if you lose as long as you survive!
Huh? You want to know the reason I fight?
It's so that I am strong enough to protect you.
You are the most important person in the world to me, Elena.
All I can do is believe in my brother.
Don't lose, Mokichi!
Thank you, Elena.
Even if I kill myself, I'll protect you.
And to protect our bloodline,
I will not fail to secure victory.
Now, taste this, Kure Family.
The secret technique of Baritsu, Two-Finger.
I was just getting serious and this is all you have?
You thought you could match me?
I don't give a shit
about this tournament,
the schemes of those old men,
you fighters,
or any other pigs!
There's only one thing I want to do.
I'm going to kill you all!
First one down.
Damn you...
Brother!
That's enough!
No.
He just died.
A man's life ends so easily?
KARURA KURE KURE FAMILY
What's up, suckers?
Why are you so quiet?
Didn't you come to see...
the moment that people die?
Because this is literally the "Life-or-Death" tournament!
Erio.
He is...
Raian is irregular, even among the Kure Family.
He's a demon who slaughters as many people as he wants.
It is simply impossible to keep him in line.
Are you watching, guys?
Now you all know that I'm...
the strongest!
PREVIEW
Step by step,
an assassin from the darkness is creeping up on the Ashura.
He's tiny but strong!
Ohma Tokita's first match will be fierce and bizarre.