Chapter 16 end of the 1st day the beginning of the 2nd day

POV Gouki Shibukawa

As I was getting to my corner of the arena, I could feel the menacing aura being radiated behind my back, as I turned around my opponent the Demon King was getting into a stance i am unfamiliar with, nonetheless I got into my own stance, this will be one of my hardest of the recent fights i've ever been.

At the sound of the Gong the Demon King shouted "Let's go!!" running towards me at speed's that will leave the fastest runners in dust, I dropped to a crawl intending to trip him, when he stopped abruptly and cocked his right foot back, I sensed danger as he was trying to soccer kick my body that was in a crawling position, quickly putting both of my arms in a guard i braced for the impact, but nothing came i peered to his face when I saw him laughing then saying out loud " Is this the best you got? lying down and covering yourself hoping to not get hit? get yourself up it's embarrassing"

Seeing that the Demon King won't attack, I got up and dusted myself then i replied to his mockery "Will you forgive this old bones, i ain't i used to be can we start again?"

The Demon King then offered a hand, shocked that he wants to fight in my grounds i smiled back and grasped his hand, I used Aiki the moment I gripped his hand,but what's this why am i feeling the same pressure back then when I first met Aiki,looking back at his face i could see the manic grin plastered and looking for my reaction, now i see he wants a fair contest of strength in my own field of martial arts, well then let's not disappoint the young lad, let's show him why experience will trump power.

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POV Kai

After mocking Shibukawa from his dirty tactic of trying to trip me, the guy was already short as he is, barely reaching my chest then executing a crawl was incredibly dirty, if i didn't stop earlier i would be embarrassingly thrown to the audience due to my own speed.

As Shibukawa offered his excuse i then offered a hand hoping to see his own power of Aiki against my very own [Floating Cloud Style] , Since i rarely used it in fights now would be the perfect time to compare the Genius Gouki Shibukawa vs The Hatsumi Sen's Aiki.

As Shibukawa gripped my hand i could now feel the pressure,the heavy feeling of his Aiki technique washing over me, using Fallen Demon i took a quick look and study on how he executed it, his fingers placed at my key nerves controlling my hand are pressing it deftly massaging it almost unnoticeable, returning the favor i could see the change in his expression from the confident grin to a worried frown, looking at my face who's grinning he now understood the reason why i offered my hand, Taking a serious face Shibukawa is now trying to take back control from me.

For about 15 minutes the audience are baffled on why both of the fighters have stopped and are just holding hands, but they can clearly see that the hands of both fighters are flexing and moving subtly like they are playing a silent game of thumb wrestling nonetheless both of them are sweating profusely in concentration that a simple lapse of judgement will result in defeat.

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POV Sabukyou Ichiro

I was a 9th Dan Kendo practitioner and i was now currently watching a match between the Demon King and Gouki Shibukawa, But the match I am seeing is without a doubt a high level battle of technique, even if I didn't understand on how Aiki operates what I was watching right now is similar to how swordmaster's face each other, the battle of nerves and precognition the one who loses will no doubt be the first to die in the first move.

"Amazing, their dance is captivating, they look like ancient warriors locked in perpetual battle" turning my head to Izou Motobe who muttered the words.

"What do you mean Motobe?" ask Doppo Orochi as he is baffled because all he See's is two fighters who's grasping each other's hands.

"Orochi, listen well, what you are seeing is the battle of spirits, they are performing a dance that is so fatal that one mistake will end the others life, so watch and burn it on your mind" I answered Orochi's question as i returned my gaze to what's in front of me internally cheering for Gouki ' Shibukawa don't let us down '

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POV Sophia Vergara Seiji Lindbergh De Rohan

As Kai's mother it's my responsibility that my baby is not hurt and he's doing well, now I'm seeing the match with my husband during the first fight, I was terrified that my baby will get hurt as he keeps getting pushed back while furiously batting his opponent's attacks side by side, when he stucked the tongue out in the teasing way as he knocked out his opponent was the time I'm relieved the most, I cheered with my Husband as my Baby was proclaimed the winner and we we're given 30 minutes of break to eat or drink before the second match, I wanted to go to the locker room but my husband just forbade me since Kai would get out of his concentration and he needed it all so that he could win.

After the break me and my husband returned to the arena, what I saw was my Baby facing an Old man in a Aikido uniform, I was a little bit unsure on why did Tokugawa let an old man fight in these matches, but I guess Kai would go easy on him, That's when my Baby transformed into a terrifying person, muscle bulging and skins turning purple, I took a glance with my Husband and Frederick too was shocked at our son's transformation, I then noticed a wave of creepy and intimidating air emitted by our son, Looking around I see people scared and holding their shoulders due to fright.

Then our son on the start of the Gong shouted "Let's go!!" and rushed the old man so fast i couldn't see it, I then saw the Old man drop to a crawl then Kai stopping in front going for a kick, I almost gasp when Kai stopped the kick midway, seeing it i was relieved that Kai didn't do it when our son started taunting the old man, ' I would be lecturing him after this ' Sophia thought as the old man politely answered back.

Sophia then saw Kai offering a hand to the Old man is baffled at the action as they both gripped each other's hand and from a closer view they are subtly changing both of their fingers, returning his attention to both of their faces Sophia saw beads of sweat trickling from their faces, For about 15 minutes they continued in such fashion when Kai noticed his parents and with a shocked face he unconsciously deactivated his Guihun and now he suddenly got lifted.

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POV Kai

' Shit I lost concentration I never thought they would be here and I even showed my Guihun, I needed an excuse ' Kai was internally swearing as he lost the battle of techniques with Shibukawa, inside he admitted the old man was very good at Aiki but that momentary distraction allowed Shibukawa gain an upper hand, now Kai was on his toes trying to counter act Shibukawa's newly acquired advantage over him, Using Khüch Kai dispersed Shibukawa's gripped which surprised Shibukawa so much that his face was a mixture of disbelief and shocked,taking advantage of this Kai twisted his hands making Shibukawa flipped and roll mid air so many times before landing with a thud, on the Sandy floor of the arena Shibukawa could be seen getting up from his face down position, His face was a mess with his artificial eyeball cracked he approached Kai saying "You cheated Demon King"

"I never cheated, I was simply better"Kai replied before he caught Shibukawa who jumped then tried to punch with his middle finger arched at his Glabella region of his Skull.

"Yield, and you'll not feel what I'm gonna do to you" Kai warned Shibukawa who dangled with his left wrist being held high by Kai.

Infuriated Shibukawa tried to punch with his right, when Kai dropped his wrist then with his right hand, he slammed an open palm to Shibukawa's chest so hard that he spewed blood while he flew and smashed against the barrier of the arena where he stayed knocked out due to the impact.

Shocked at the events Tokugawa announced Kai as the winner of the match, with the resounding cheers Kai left the arena.

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[Outside of The Tokyo dome]

As I was going outside the dome,my parents was there waiting, we reunited and Mom gave me a lot of scolding on how I treated the old man to which i responded in defense that old man she was referring to can kick anybody's ass and as a respect i defeated him with all my might, which Father agreed.

I introduced my Girlfriend since my parents has already met Anastasia and Yui, I also introduced Baki and Hanayama who followed us outside stating they are my new friends and also that Baki was the half brother of Alexandra.

After pleasantries have been made my parents invited all of us to a High class restaurant near the Dome where they already rented the whole place to eat.

Arriving there my mom peppered Alexandra with questions and my Dad getting acquainted with Baki and Hanayama which soon clicked since Hanayama had various businesses that Dad wanted to invest to get a more solid foothold in Japan.

Ultimately after eating a full course of Japanese cuisine, we had our farewells since they got another business meeting they dropped us off to Tokugawa estate with Baki and Hanayama already dropped off to their respective homes.

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[Next day]

Waking up i immediately headed to the courtyard to do my warm ups, I spied Tokugawa feeding the Koi's in the pond silencing my steps i decided to give him a scare, when Baki came up noticing me from the side, cursing internally I ask "What do you want Baki?" to which he replied "I heard you train here, could I watch you?"

" I said after the fights not before " I shut him down immediately, but he retorted "I'll just watch not asking you to train me"

after his retort Tokugawa noticing us, had already stopped feeding the Koi's and is approaching us "Let the boy watch, I've already invited him this morning"

Hearing Tokugawa Kai mockingly replied "Alright, might as well train Baki, there's not a difference anyway" turning to Baki " Hey Pipsqueak, I'll only guide you, but it's up to you in how to use it, anyway since I'm training you right now there will be no more training after the fight, after all I've got places to be" Kai saying with a finality.

As they both face each other Kai thought ' I hope Baki will get strong enough to face me in the last day of my fights in Tokyo dome '

" hey Pipsqueak, follow my movements, learn from it then you'll be golden " Kai instructed Baki as he go through the Kata's of each style carefully explaining to Baki, Of course he didn't teach the secret moves of each style, Kai only taught the general moves and discipline of each style.

As noon arrived Tokugawa invited them to lunch, as they ate Kai declared " we'll fight after this Baki, let's see if you picked up anything that I taught earlier " to which Baki nodded while he was chewing.

After eating Kai and Baki returned to the courtyard as Kai took the Formless stance, He can't help but get excited when Baki copied the same "You are a fast learner, let's see if it's all bark no bite" Kai stated as he lunged and rained a barrage of blows to Baki.

Baki remembering Kai's teaching decided to use Sanchin the Basic defence technique Kai taught to him,Kai seeing this gets more excited as he increased the pace of his blows, soon Baki got enough and decide to risk it by marching forward as he dodge the more heavier blows while sweeping the weaker ones aside,Kai noticed this and quickly stop and smothered Baki with his body before picking him up and throwing him, Baki who got surprised that Kai hugged him is so stunned that before he can react he is already lifted and thrown violently to the ground,Kai seeing Baki writhed in pain on the ground, decided to kick him in the body while saying " we are still fighting, why are you still rolling around in the dirt?"

Baki who's still wheezing from the kick decided to get up was kicked again, rolling in the dirt Baki felt pain again as he was kicked again, hearing Kai said "are you a ball, cause you roll a lot, when you get kicked"

Getting angry Baki released his endorphins in the Body then quickly kicking up to stand, Kai seeing this taunted "Finally finished laying down?"

Now angry Baki unconsciously activated his Demon Back while his hair was flaring up similar to Yujiro when he activated his Demon back, Kai smiling beckoned for Baki to attack which prompted Baki to rush and rain a barrage of punches,kicks,elbows and knees to Kai.

Kai deftly blocking each one noticed that Baki was floating no he's jumping quickly using his toes to stay afloat ' What's this a Chinese martial art movie? How the fuck are you jumping to my level then falling down slowly and then jumping out again using your toes ' Kai thought as batted one of Baki's furious swings.

for about 10 minutes Kai observed Baki who blindedly keep striking due to rage, he could now see that despite Baki's well timed techniques and strikes while powerful to the average person it still fall short to Kai's standards even Hanayama was a little bit stronger than him, Kai thought ' it must be the short frame of his body that he can't really utilise the power of his techniques '

After 2 more minutes Baki has runned out of steam "You finished?"Kai commented as he smooth out the wrinkles of his clothes "Come on, let's sit" Kai invited to which Baki tiredly nodded.

"Look you got the techniques and the natural genius when fighting,but frankly you lack the power on your moves that guy's who got a really resilient and stubborn body can tank your techniques and strikes, your only option is techniques that will make your opponent tap out or knocked out which means wrestling , not to discourage you on the striking department but your punches right now feels like shit" Kai frankly stated his advice to Baki who is listening thoughtfully.

As Kai got up he then say's to Baki "Tommorow, I'll teach you some Jiujitsu and wrestling moves, for now I'll go out with my friends" as he left Baki who's pondering about the things Kai had said.

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[Tokyo Dome underground arena]

After Kai, Alexandra and his friends go out and explored Tokyo once more,but this time they entered all the arcades which is a favorite hangout of teenagers, they left and quickly got to the Tokyo dome.

Prepping in the Locker room Kai was now joined by his parents, Alexandra, Anastasia,Yui,Baki, and surprisingly Shibukawa who stunned everyone while introducing himself.

The reason Shibukawa came was that he wished to befriend Kai and since he respects fighters especially a practitioner of the same art, which Kai was a little bit suspicious and asked "You don't want a rematch?"

Shibukawa replied " oh I want one,but let this old man prepare, you're too strong for the moment" while smiling.

Shibukawa also got acquainted to Baki and Kai's parents, who he congratulated for having a very strong child while he recognizes Baki to be a strong fighter he wished to fight soon.

soon Kai's name was called and he left the Locker room, as he entered the arena Kai saw the smug face of Chiharu Shiba leader of the Biker gang of Tokyo,from what Kai can recall in his past life this guy was a dirty fighter who boasted a hard skull, ' Let's see if he can handle the Hammer of Burma ' Kai thought as he made his way to the center of the arena.

The referee stated the usual rules being that no weapons should be used and the winner will be decided when someone surrender's or dies then they are directed to their own side of the arena.

Chiharu who smugly look around as he was introduced by the announcer talked to Kai saying "So your the Demon King eh, your taller but doesn't make a difference, I'll smash you"

When the Gong sounded Kai walk to Chiharu calmly who proceeded to diss Kai with insults, as Kai was face to face with him Chiharu insulted him again with "Are you blind? I'm in front of you" before he felt hands grasping his shoulders and he saw Kai rearing his head back then it's all gone to black.

Kai now holding a lights out Chiharu who got a face caved in, looking around he could see shocked faces and and Tokugawa who's mouth is still opened and hanging from his cheeks "looks like he's never waking up if you don't hurry Tokugawa"Kai jokingly says which got Tokugawa snapping out of his daze, who immediately announced the winner and then ordering that Chiharu be taken to the hospital.

As Kai was watching the paramedics cart the unconscious Chiharu, He got greeted "Hey Demon King!! shall we get to our next fight?" turning around he saw Kanji Igari in briefs entering the Arena.

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Author here I've broken limits again as this time it's already 3k words I got really inspired. this time anyway a lot has been clamoring where's the Harem, It will come soon so don't worry plus MC is still young he'll get his fair share of ladies