Everyone saw it happen.
Kaolan has decided to abandon boxing!
No! What's this?
What style was Kaolan using to wail blows against Agito?
It was most certainly not Muay Thai.
LIFE AND DEATH
Look! He's back to Muay Thai.
After briefly abandoning it, Kaolan has finally started using Muay Thai again.
SAW PAING YOROIZUKA
No! What was that?
No. This is nothing like Muay Thai.
In Muay Thai, it is not common to focus on punching.
The reason is that, in a traditional match,
the number of points one gains for punching an opponent is very low.
Furthermore, now that neck clinches have become an important part of Muay Thai,
fighting styles that are centered around punches have been put at a disadvantage.
As a result, elbowing, knee kicks, and roundhouse kicks
have become heavily emphasized.
It is very rare to see a fighter punch in this style.
The legs are no more than a sub-weapon.
Kaolan's talent for fighting
was recognized by the former King Raruma the 12th
when Kaolan was only five years old.
Kaolan had been training in Muay Thai for over 20 years since that day.
As a result of his unrivaled talent and effort,
Kaolan became the top Nak Muay ever In the history of the sport,
known by many as The Thai God of War.
But as he progressed,
Kaolan came to determine early on that Muay Thai had a glaring weakness.
It undervalued punches.
When limited to the rules of traditional Muay Thai, that isn't an issue.
It's a completely different story in a real fight.
I am a sword for His Majesty.
Any loss is not acceptable.
So in order to better accommodate for this weakness,
Kaolan briefly focused his training in traditional boxing.
Ooh, Muay Thai and boxing.
Now that Kaolan has finally mastered two different martial art styles,
striking has become his specialty.
He follows the basics of Muay Thai,
all while peppering in attacks with his hands.
He invented this style to cater to his own strengths.
He has a much smaller build than other heavyweights,
so he focused on perfecting the art of striking.
When it comes to hand-to-hand combat, no one can outmatch Kaolan's punches.
Oh, yeah?
Who gives a shit?!
I could give a rat's ass how good you are.
I can adapt. I can survive.
That's what the Fang of Metsudo does.
Fang! Fang! Fang! Fang! Fang!
Fang! Fang!
You've had enough?
Are you thinking about what you're saying?
Because I believed you were a better man than this!
This is the first time you've tripped.
Won't you get back up no matter how hard they knock you down?
Answer me, Saw Paing!
You can't trick me with your Flash Jabs.
Wow, Kaolan! I mean, you have really upped your game by, like, a ton!
Yep, I knew it.
SUEKICHI KANEDA (ELIMINATED)
He was really holding back in the first round.
Please forgive me.
It wasn't my intention to slack off in that match.
There just wasn't a need to push as hard as I am now for that particular fight.
From this moment on…
…we're dealing with life and death.
He just missed his artery!
That was too shallow.
The difference in their abilities was clear.
I knew it.
FURUMI PHARMA REP. FIGHTER
Kaolan's got an advantage with strikes.
He can barely keep his guard up.
No. Kaolan's keeping him that way.
JUN SEKIBAYASHI GANDAI REP. FIGHTER
He's trying to take out his arms and legs.
Agito's getting pummeled over and over
by the top Muay Thai fighter around.
Any minute now, he's gonna crack.
Oh.
It was the perfect opportunity for Kaolan to make his move.
But Kanoh had a great opening as well.
Did he tighten his muscles? Was that to reduce the damage?
Hang on. I've seen this move before.
It's just like Ohma's move. It was called Indestructible.
Setsuna Kiryu's obsession was strange enough,
but now Fang is using Ohma's technique?
Is it just a coincidence?
NAOYA OHKUBO
Oh, crap! Hell of a hit!
Go, Kaolan!
Oh! Kaolan takes a nasty swing right back at him!
SEN HATSUMI
That's crazy!
Agito had a solid direct hit.
How could he still be standing?
Even if the Fang were able to use Indestructible,
it would be impossible to completely neutralize Kaolan's attacks.
The accumulated damage had already been done.
Agito's striking abilities had been greatly reduced.
But it was easy to see that Kaolan was showing heavy wear and tear.
He had not expected such a hard and sudden blow to his left cheek.
He was unsteady on his feet. His sense of balance was compromised.
The final exchange of blows was about to begin.
Kaolan!
Strikes, throws, holds, and chokes were used by Naoya Ohkubo,
who fought against Agito in the first round.
He can switch between each instantaneously.
Kanoh had already taken the time to study and master the technique himself.
-Hmm. -Hmm.
Kaolan!
Kaolan Wongsawat,
all I wanted was to beat you in a striking match.
It's a real shame I couldn't do it.
Match over!
The winner is
Agito Kanoh!
You were a strong opponent.
The strongest I've ever fought.
Fang! Fang! Fang! Fang!
So then, that's the Fang of Metsudo.
Holy crap.
I can't believe how much of a fight he had to put up.
METSU
That was so humiliating.
I did a feint, but I still just barely won.
He was already injured,
but I still had to go and push him harder.
I don't deserve to have anyone call me the Fang of Metsudo.
I'm so unlucky.
The bones in Kaolan Wongsawat's right fist ended up cracking when he hit me.
His bones broke.
But he could barely begin to process that he had been injured,
let alone severely.
He kept attacking.
I… I felt fear.
What was I afraid of in that moment?
Him?
I…
Conflicted?
That's what I said.
Strong men often find themselves conflicted.
Prior to today, Agito had always been able to dominate in fights
due to his superior ability to adapt.
Kaolan Wongsawat required a lot more than just fighting prowess in the ring.
He had to resort to a bit of cunning as well.
He most likely considers what he had to do a form of cowardice.
As far as I see it,
it's a luxury to approach a fight like that.
It makes him arrogant.
Ah.
This is a good opportunity for you, Agito.
Take your time and really think about it.
Oh, yes, before I forget, Lord Raruma…
Hey. Do keep this between us.
You won your bet.
I sent you the money. You should have it now.
That was fast. I like you.
Ah, well, since we've got some time to burn,
why don't we throw a party for ourselves to celebrate the end of the second round?
Mmm. You'll make sure there are lots of beautiful girls there, right?
Of course! Would it be a party without them?
MASAMICHI OHMORI BODYGUARD
I'm glad the two of you found a way to get along.
Hmm.
I appreciate your effort.
You were always the steward that I trusted more than anyone.
You were like a brother to me.
And a naughty little boy needs to be kept in place by a firm older brother.
I need you back with me. No matter what.
-Suekichi Kaneda. -Hmm?
I would be…
I would have died, right?
Yes. He had enough time to keep attacking
from when the referee stopped the match until he stepped in to break it up.
We have footage from 32 of his previous matches.
Eight of those matches,
he had the opportunity to keep attacking his opponent,
just like this one.
Including the first match from this tournament,
that makes nine total.
Out of those nine matches, there were six in which he kept attacking.
Out of those six fighters, four of them died.
And the remaining two fighters have since retired.
A one in three chance, huh?
Was it a coincidence that he didn't attack me,
or was there some reason behind it?
It doesn't matter.
I've still got a lot of room to grow.
So, you still wanna go on?
I can't feel my right hand.
I don't know if it'll heal right.
I might not be able to box again.
I've got no regrets.
I did the best that I could.
Right, friend?
You were amazing,
Kaolan.
Absolutely incredible.
You've gotten so much farther ahead of me now.
Yeah!
All right.
Many thanks to you, Kaolan.
That's it, no more hesitating!
I know what I need to do now!
KAOLAN WONGSAWAT ELIMINATED IN ROUND TWO
END OF ROUND TWO
Hmm.
The last day of the tournament is only two days away.
HIDEKI NOGI NOGI GROUP CHAIRMAN
It's finally here.
Before much longer, all of this will be over.
COSMO IMAI GAME 1 WINNER
OHMA TOKITA GAME 2 WINNER
TAKESHI WAKATSUKI GAME 3 WINNER
MUTEBA GIZENGA GAME 4 WINNER
REI MIKAZUCHI GAME 5 WINNER
GENSAI KUROKI GAME 6 WINNER
SEN HATSUMI GAME 7 WINNER
AGITO KANOH GAME 8 WINNER
KENGAN LIFE-OR-DEATH TOURNAMENT ROUND TWO OVER
KAZUO YAMASHITA YAMASHITA CORPORATION PRESIDENT
HAJIME HANAFUSA REP. FIGHTER
Just so I understand,
Yamashita Corporation is withdrawing from the tournament?
That's right.
Ohma is already fighting. Far more than he should have to.
We're done.
What's more important is he survives.
So, you're waiving your right to use a reserve fighter?
Yes.
I don't want to switch out fighters.
There's no other reason for me to stay in this tournament.
Well, not this year anyway.
Hmm.
It's been a few months now since I first met Ohma.
It's been truly wonderful.
Every day, he's given me so much.
I couldn't have asked for more.
Well, for your sake, I just hope he's able to accept it.
Decisions like this have consequences.
And in the end, I guess we all have to live with them.
-Take care. -Uh…
I can't believe that we lost.
The only joy I have left to suckle out of this world
doesn't come from anywhere but the bottom of a glass.
You know what I can't believe? That I'm to blame for all this.
YOSHIKO TOGAWA MURDER MUSIC PRESIDENT
It's my fault. I mean, I wasn't even able to give Sawada a chance to fight.
Yeah, pretty unfortunate. Hell of a sneak attack.
Well, you know what they say.
There's a reason they call it the Life-or-Death Tournament.
Whatever. Damn.
To our esteemed visitors,
thank you so much for your patience.
We hope you're enjoying all the amenities our venue has to offer.
We have an announcement for all those involved in the tournament.
Please listen closely
as we have made an important change to our previous schedule
We kindly ask that you gather your belongings.
JUZO MAGATANI MASAHIKO OHTA
Move to the main hall immediately. Thank you.
They're making a schedule change?
Must be President Katahara.
Wouldn't surprise me if she was up to something again.
What's going on?
Why would they need us to go to the main hall?
I'm going to investigate for a bit, so be sure to wait for me here.
-Uh… -Hmm.
Hmm?
AKIRA NISHIHONJI
I've got a bad feeling about this.
This is stupid.
Can't believe someone picked here to try shit.
What are we all doing in here, Hayami?
What the hell?
My deepest apologies for disturbing you while you were resting.
KATSUMASA HAYAMI
Thank you for meeting me here.
I think you've all had enough fun by now.
Oh, did you like Katahara's little game?
You can't be serious.
President Hayami, what… what are you doing?
Are you trying to lead a coup d'état?
YUKIO DAZAI
You bastard! Has this been a part of your plan all along?
Apparently, we've all been duped here.
SUKIZO URITA
Shame on us.
Director!
Quiet.
I would prefer it if we didn't use violence.
I consider you all to be important colleagues of mine,
who are about to become members of my new Kengan Association.
YOSHIRO YOSHITAKE KEN OHYA
-Director Ohya! -Leave them alone!
This traitor is hurting me!
Someone get this massive brute off me before he breaks my…
Mr. Hayami.
How could you? This is just wrong! Don't sell us out, you son of a…
Don't bother resisting. It's a waste of energy.
What exactly is the meaning of this?
METSUDO KATAHARA
What the hell do you think you're doing, Hayami?
ERIO KURE RARUMA THE 13TH
What am I doing?
Don't underestimate me, old man.
This is exactly what it looks like.
It's a coup d'état!
Well, that certainly is something.
Hello, Director. I hope these little jokes of yours
are part of a comedy routine you're trying out.
Hmm.
That's very unfortunate, then.
I seem to remember we already needed to have a discussion with you
about using violence against the guests,
so I have no other choice but to--
Huh?
Wh-where did you come from?
"THE ARABIAN CYCLONE" HASSARD
My debt is paid off.
A coup d'état is afoot!
Struggle, cunning.
The man who was getting passed over
ultimately reveals the trick up his sleeve.
The tournament should be the least of anyone's worries!
Next episode, "Rebel Flag."