Ichiro's transformation shocked everyone.
Never they thought that something like this was possible without being a Martial King.
Irwin and Lyon stood up in a hurry.
'He is reaching the peak of human limit all by himself! But how long can he stay in that form...' Irwin thought with amazed look.
'He isn't as strong as Martial General... But he is definitely Martial Commander... And when he is in Martial Commander normally... Can he push himself to the peak of Martial General?!' Lyon was shocked about his thought process.
This could be revolutionary.
...
In Kurogami Residence.
''Waa, Big brother became bigger!'' Ayako shouted with mouth agape.
''And more handsome...'' Leia muttered with a blush on her soft cheeks.
Azumi and Eiji were confused.
How did their son manage to make himself taller?!
Lucas' forehead was drenched in sweat.
He felt like Ichiro could kill him with one strike in his current state.
...
In Raften Residence.
Slych and his family was watching the tournament.
They didn't watch the other matches because they were on vacation with Emilia and her family.
Emilia was sitting next to Slych, and her head was on his shoulder.
They looked more intimate than ever before, and there is a reason for that...
During the vacation, they took the last step in their relationship, and they became closer than ever before.
Slych was looking at the TV with a rapid heartbeat.
'He has grown so much stronger... So this is talent level he possesses...' Slych felt slightly discouraged.
While he was on vacation, Ichiro became dozens of times stronger.
'I need to start training... Harder than ever before.' Slych felt more motivated than ever before.
Slych's and Ichiro's rivalry is far from over.
...
In Snowland's Hospital.
Michael, Liam, and Alice were very saddened after Sariel lost.
But they didn't have time to be sad, because it was Ichiro's time!
Michael was very nervous— he knew the seriousness of this match.
''Michael, what's wrong?'' Alice asked cutely.
Michael looked at her and thought.
What if...
He was in the same position, and someone wanted to take Alice away... What kind of pressure he would have?
He is sure that he could barely fight properly, knowing that someone he loves would be taken away because he is too weak.
Michael felt respect towards Ichiro.
Yes, they are competing who is the one who gets the title of Captain of Kings.
Giron decided to announce the Captain of Kings after this tournament because during summer vacation, they all looked amazing.
Michael grabbed Alice's hand.
''E-Eh...'' Alice was shocked but also delighted.
She had a sweet smile on her face while feeling Michael's warm hand.
Liam rolled his eyes, 'First, I almost died— now I have to suffer.'
...
In Sunlove Residence.
Luna was silent— she was looking at Ichiro's mighty figure.
He looked like he can hold the sky from falling.
He gave a feeling which Luna had never felt before.
Not feeling of love.
Instead... Feeling of being safe...
She has never truly felt safe.
But looking at Ichiro... She felt truly safe.
The image of Ichiro was forever marked on her mind.
But... She isn't aware that this is only the beginning.
And after today...
Ichiro will have his first...
Die hard fan!
...
Avery was slightly intimidated, but his arrogance and pride in his strength pushed the fear out of his system.
''Cheap trick.'' Avery snorted and grinned viciously.
He took a lower stance and put his hands behind him.
[Moon Technique - Spirit Walking + Spirit Hounding]
Avery disappeared and appeared behind Ichiro's towering figure.
He put his hand forwards and slashed towards Ichiro's unguarded nape.
But...
[Steel Edge - Side Sweep]
Ichiro used his elbow and deflected Avery's hands.
''Hmm?'' Avery raised an eyebrow, but he wasn't done yet.
[Moon Technique - Sun's Revenge!]
He appeared in front of Ichiro and pushed his palm forwards.
He was trying to touch Ichiro's stomach, but before able to do that.
Ichiro did an insanely quick sidestep.
''Waa...'' Avery stumbled forwards because the wind pressure caused by Ichiro's sidestep caused his posture to be ruined.
[Steel Smash!]
Ichiro punched towards Avery, and once the fist was about to touch him, he clenched his fist! Increasing the strength of the punch by 10 fold!
Avery quickly moved out of the way, but the wind pressure of the punch caused him to stumble backward.
Even though Ichiro's punches are incredibly strong, he wasn't nervous.
Instead concentrated.
He only needs one proper attack to hit, then Ichiro will be filled with despair.
Ichiro put his fists as a block, and he started slowly moving closer to Avery.
His tall and athletic body made Avery look like an ant.
Ichiro was taking very short breaths, and Avery noticed it.
'He can't last long in this form... Should I stall time? No... I can defeat him!'
Avery circled around Ichiro and started raining fast jabs towards Ichiro's abdomen.
Ichiro quickly put his block on the way, but Avery moved around him in a quick motion.
Ichiro was in peril because Avery moved around him faster than he can see.
[Moon Technique - Moon Lotus]
*SMACK*
*SMACK*
''Hehe...'' Avery's chuckling was heard while his every attack hit Ichiro's body.
''Why is he not doing anything?'' Rafael asked anxiously.
Giron and Richard weren't sure.
''GO AVERY!''
''WOOO!''
The sounds of the audience cheering for Avery made him even more arrogant.
Seiji and Daiki were laughing while looking at Ichiro being ruthlessly beaten up.
''Are you done?'' Ichiro opened his mouth.
''Eh?'' Avery thought he misheard, but then...
*SWOOSH*
[Iron Fury!]
*SMACK*
A lightning quick fist hit Avery straight in the face, which sent him flying a few hundred meters towards the edge of the arena.
Ichiro removed his blocking stance.
Seiji and Daiki went quiet.
The audience went quiet.
Ichiro's body was completely unharmed.
It looked like his skin was shining! There was zero bruises, zero wounds, nothing!
He wasn't even sweating!
Ichiro wiped his hands and said, ''Get up... I am sure you got more in you.''
Avery stood up. His face looked emotionless.
His nose was slightly bleeding, but there were no significant injuries seen.
[Ultimate Moon Technique - Moon's Revenge!]
Avery disappeared and appeared in front of Ichiro.
''?!'' Ichiro widened his eyes, but then Avery's inhumanly fast hand pierced his body.
''UGH?!'' Ichiro widened his eyes in shock, and blood flowed from his mouth.
''Oops... I accidentally killed you.'' Avery said with an innocent smile.
''ICHIRO!'' Giron and others shouted with shock-filled faces.
Giron gritted his teeth in hate, and he stood up.
''AVERY, YOU ARE DEAD!'' He shouted, but then...
He saw Ichiro waving his hand.
''Ah... Coach...'' Ichiro said with a hoarse sound, ''I have not lost yet...''
''We need to get you to the hospital!'' Giron shouted anxiously.
Rafael and Richard were also pale white.
Ichiro looked at Avery's innocent smiling face.
He grabbed his hand and took it away from his body.
''RAA!'' Ichiro shouted and punched with his left arm!
Avery grinned and used his left arm as well and punched!
Their fists collided, which caused the floor below them to crack in pieces!
But neither of them took a step backward.
