The Mach Punch.
It sounded simple.
But anyone who thought about it for even a moment would understand just how terrifying something that "simple" actually was.
"Is something like that really possible...? As expected of Master Jaden!"
Ogami Sakura's eyes sparkled as she watched Jaden step down from the ring.
Beside her, Akemi-who had just heard Kiryu Setsuna mention that Jaden had used a Mach Punch-stood completely stunned.
"Mach Punch..."
"...Is that really something a human can throw?"
Having only recently come into contact with Kengan, and knowing nothing about this world of monsters before, Akemi felt her entire worldview collapse.
At that moment, Shion calmly lit another lady's cigarette.
She brought it to her lips, took a slow drag, and exhaled, letting the smoke steady her emotions.
"It's possible."
She answered Akemi's question plainly.
"While I've never seen the Mach Punch before, the representative fighter of Gold Entertainment Group-'Lightning God' Mikazuchi Rei-boasts speed comparable to lightning."
"He's known as a master whose movements no Kengan fighter can track with the naked eye, often ending matches in seconds."
Lightning speed...
Akemi froze.
"Lightning is faster than sound... but if that refers to an actual lightning strike, then wouldn't that mean-"
Her eyes widened.
Shion shook her head lightly.
"It wouldn't be the speed of a real lightning bolt."
"But whether Rei or Jaden is faster is hard to say."
She paused.
"In any case, both of them are monsters."
"That part is certain."
"I heard all of that, you know."
Jaden shook his head slightly.
"But whatever. The match is over."
He glanced at Shion.
"Has Koyo's problem been resolved for now?"
Jaden didn't bother denying the "monster" label.
After all, he currently possessed forty percent of Jack Hanma's physique.
Even he couldn't argue with that.
Because-
Even without using Jack Hanma's signature Beast-Style Fighting Method...
Even setting everything else aside-
Jack Hanma, as a Hanma, was already the very definition of a monster.
"Yes," Shion replied. "You defeated him, so Koyo's immediate crisis is over."
"But what about future cooperation with Totsuki?"
Shion looked at him.
Jaden waved his hand dismissively.
He didn't know the details of any cooperation between Koyo and Totsuki.
And he didn't care.
He put on his overcoat.
"You should discuss that with Erina."
"If things are settled here, then I'll-"
He intended to leave immediately.
But before he could finish, a figure suddenly charged straight at him from the front.
Hm?
Jaden frowned slightly.
The person wore a black hoodie.
They rushed straight toward him, lifted their leg, and kicked.
Too slow.
At this distance, the kick was already within his attack range.
His Mach Punch could land on their head instantly.
-Are they trying to commit suicide?
That was Jaden's first thought.
But he quickly realized the kick wasn't aimed at his face.
It passed beside his head.
There was no killing intent.
Not even hostility.
Jaden raised an eyebrow.
He abandoned the idea of striking and instead grabbed the attacker by the neck, extending his arm and lifting them up.
But at that instant-
The opponent's bandaged leg hooked around the back of his neck.
Using the momentum, they pulled themselves closer.
The hood slipped off.
Waist-length black hair spilled free.
Though her neck was caught in Jaden's grip, her eyes were wide.
Her expression was excited.
"You're strong-!"
She exclaimed.
Jaden stared at her eyes.
The irises were pale, almost whitish gray.
The sclera were completely black.
-Can humans even have eyes like that?
Before he could dwell on it, she spoke again.
"My name is Karura! Be my husband~!"
...Huh?
That shocked him more than her eyes.
She was beautiful.
And those unusual eyes gave her an oddly enchanting presence.
"I want to have children with you!"
"Let's get married right now!"
"Karu-chan's children would definitely be the strongest!"
Jaden blinked.
He released her neck immediately, grabbed her shoulders instead, lifted her away from him, and set her back down on the floor.
"Eh!?"
Karura looked at him expectantly.
Nearby, Shion and Kiryu Setsuna watched in silence.
Ogami Sakura's face reddened slightly.
Akemi covered her eyes-
Though her fingers were spread wide enough to see everything.
Then-
Jaden raised his hand and flicked Karura's forehead.
"Koyoch~!"
Karura wasn't prepared at all.
She clutched her forehead with both hands, staring blankly.
Jaden had already turned away, his hands tucked casually into his pockets as he walked past her.
As he headed for the main door, he spoke without looking back.
"If you want to get married, find someone else."
"And don't suddenly attack people next time."
"People die that way."
With that, he pushed the door open and left.
No hesitation.
No lingering.
He walked away from a sudden confession by a beautiful girl as if nothing had happened.
Shion and the others turned to look at the petite girl who looked about high-school age.
Most people wouldn't know who she was.
But the moment Shion saw those demonic eyes, she knew exactly which clan she belonged to.
"You're from the Kure Clan..."
Before she could finish-
A middle-aged woman in a purple kimono approached.
Her eyes were squinted.
Akemi spoke first.
"Teacher Kure Yasha, is she an acquaintance of yours?"
Kure Yasha pulled Karura into her arms.
Then she slowly opened her eyes, covering half her face with one hand.
Her eyes were the same as Karura's.
Black sclera.
Not something an ordinary person possessed.
Her words confirmed it.
"This is my daughter."
"Kure Karura."
Shion already knew.
So Kure Yasha spoke directly to her.
"Incidentally..."
"Karura is known in our clan as the 'Heavenly Demon.'"
...
The rest of the Kengan Association never learned about this small episode involving the Kure Clan.
All they knew was this-
'The Wild Tiger' Jaden, who had been rated as possessing super-first-class ability after only two Kengan matches, had now fought his third.
His opponent was Nikaido Ren of Toyo Electric.
And once again-
It was a crushing victory.
The news caused Jaden's evaluation within the Association to rise even further.
Naturally, it also darkened Hayami Katsumasa's expression.
"That useless fool has been dealt with..."
"And this Jaden..."
"He's interfered with my plans twice now."
As Chairman of Toyo Electric, Hayami didn't openly vent his anger.
But his brow furrowed.
"What's the status of the investigation into the orphanage he came from?"
"Chairman... the people at the orphanage have already left."
"...Where did they go?"
"This..."
The subordinate hesitated before answering.
"We don't know."
"Our people lost contact while following them."
"It's as if they vanished."
"Not a single one returned."
Hayami Katsumasa exhaled slowly.
His expression returned to calm.
He casually set Jaden's file down.
But those who knew him well understood-
He was angrier now than before.
"Make arrangements."
After a long silence, he spoke again.
"Contact the Kure Clan."
"Totsuki only hires them as fighters, but that's not their real job."
"Commission them."
"Ask for a price."
"And have them kill Jaden."
"The Koyo plan is about to begin."
"A variable like this needs to be eliminated before then."
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