Original subtitles

I'm Bunshichi Tanba, the one who sent the letter of challenge.

Which one of you is Soichiro Izumi?

That would be me.

Who is he?

This is Tsutomu Himekawa.

He is Hokushinkan's yondan black belt.

He's my guest.

I had him come to bear witness.

Hokushinkan...

One of Shozan Matsuo's students, huh?

I appreciate you accepting my challenge.

A true martial artist

does not reject a challenge.

I have heard rumors about you here and there.

Such as?

That you used

dirty tricks to win.

I see.

This is a serious fight.

When shall we begin?

It has already started.

Dude!

The philtrum, chapter gate, mastoid process, and jugular notch.

He's aiming at vital spots with precision.

So this is how powerful you are, huh?

Soichiro Izumi.

That was a magnificent fight.

Tell me something.

What?

That technique where you locked his neck and left arm from behind...

Chicken wing face lock.

I think that's the name of it.

He's fine. It's nothing critical.

Do you want to fight?

No, I don't.

However,

I would like to fight you one day.

Suddenly, I have the urge to see you in the same condition.

I see.

Well, I guess it was his turn.

His turn?

Up until now, he's made his opponents look like this.

Today was finally his turn to end up the same way.

Are you saying my turn will come too?

Some day.

One.

Three. One.

Fujimaki!

Damn it!

Mifune is controlling the pace.

Mifune's wrestling techniques are first-rate.

He won't let Fujimaki tackle him.

Striking him is the only chance he has.

However...

It seems they haven't noticed that we're monitoring their broadcast.

Your colleague Hikita is highly sought-after at the head office.

Two.

One, three.

One, one.

One.

Two is the middle.

One is an attack to Mifune's right.

One, three, one.

Is three to the left?

A fighter of Mifune's caliber

only needs to know the direction of the attack.

But how is he able to read it?

- This boy is looking at his father. - What?

Top-class fighters don't miss their opponent's subtle movements,

like their eyes and breathing.

They instantaneously attack with every opportunity.

It's almost a conditioned reflex for them.

He can read when Mifune is caught off guard.

Is he attuned to every subtle movement?

Even without Mifune realizing it.

He probably learned to do this

after traveling to many of his father's fights.

Just learning his trick won't help here.

What will you do?

Fujimaki!

One, two.

One, three.

One, two, two.

One, two.

Three, three, two.

You nailed it!

Give up, Mifune!

I give up.

The winner is Juzo Fujimaki.

Dad!

Are you okay?

I'm sorry! My instructions weren't good enough.

He's a professional.

Ouch...

Jeez, you sure are horrible.

I give my respect.

What?

To professional wrestling.

You gotta win,

Fujimaki.

He won.

The fight's over.

Please hurry.

It looks like we just missed them.

Damn it!

Fujimaki, as promised,

take this before the final round.

It's the antidote for the parasites in your gut.

Oh, from before...

As I told you,

when you fight in the final round, both of you will be in perfect condition.

I can't let that affect the odds.

All the eelworms will be dead and excreted in a day.

Oh, and one more thing.

Soichiro Izumi lost.

He's seriously injured, but it's not life-threatening.

Against who?

Bunshichi Tanba,

the man who defeated the assistant master at Shino's dojo.

Isn't Soichiro Izumi your master, Fujimaki?

Yes.

What?

Seriously?

125 The fight was magnificent.

The opponent was too.

I'm glad.

Huh?

Even if my father had died from it,

I'd still probably say, "I'm glad to hear that."

Does that make me cold-hearted?

No.

I thought you would be the one to defeat my father.

Saeko...

There sure are lots of strong men out there.

Yes.

Right now, who is the strongest man in the world?

Who knows?

I heard you've never lost. Is that true?

Yes.

I've had my arm broken once, though.

You didn't lose despite having a broken arm?

It's not a loss until you concede defeat.

Who did that to you?

The match hasn't been settled yet.

Until it is,

I don't plan on losing to anybody.

Nobody?

No.

Excuse me.

Yes?

Oh, Director.

Uh-huh.

Uh-huh.

Fujimaki did?

I understand. Bye.

Are you going back?

I'm sorry.

Please give my regards to Master Izumi.

I understand.

Keep this case a secret from the others,

including your superiors.

Understood.

Tamon!

Welcome back, Tamon.

Hikita, right?

Oh, yes.

You'll receive an official appointment soon.

You can look forward to it.

What?

What's he talking about?

Give me a break.

Oh, by the way, Tamon,

have you heard about Soichiro Izumi?

No. What's happened?

I heard he was severely injured.

His family said it was an accident...

My, my. How nice to see you, Director Matsuo.

I'm so honored to have you here.

You boasted that you'd show me the world's best brawl.

I had no option but to come.

You must be Tsutomu Himekawa.

I heard that Shozan Matsuo was keeping a favorite student under his wing.

Hey! I won't let you have him.

Isn't that his decision?

You're right.

Well then, if you'll excuse me.

Please enjoy the show.

There he is.

It's Fujimaki.

That man

is Oleg Zaitsev.

Have you fought him before?

Yes,

when I was traveling the world to perfect my combat skills.

And? How did it go?

I didn't win.

What?

But I didn't lose either.

We got interrupted by the police.

So even you couldn't finish him off...

It's in the past.

We will now start the final match of KODOKU.

Begin!

He bit him!

You're allowed to use any part of your body.

It's not a violation.

He's absorbing his power by relaxing his body.

That's the Oleg-style assassination technique.

It's a technique he created that specializes

in killing opponents on a battlefield.

It basically enables him, in any situation,

to kill opponents armed with knives and guns, right?

It's the same

as the Takemiya style.

Katahanechidori.

It's broken, huh?

No.

What a way to get out of that hold.

His shoulders will be shattered.

The range of motion of Oleg's joints is much greater than a regular person's.

It's one reason why I couldn't win against him.

What a fight!

See that, Himekawa?

Fujimaki is smiling.

Fujimaki!

Look, Himekawa.

Here it comes.

His legs are like fangs

that bite the head in a pincer attack.

Koou.

It's my first time seeing it.

He purposely didn't block Oleg's attacks

to feel and learn his opponent's rhythm.

The winner is Juzo Fujimaki.

He won.

Hey, Himekawa.

Right now,

I want him intensely...

I want that guy

to compete in the Hokushinkan Tournament.

Are you as excited as I am?

Congratulations on your victory, Mr. Fujimaki.

As promised, I'll send you to any safe location overseas.

You're a free man now.

Decide your destination before you leave this place.

I don't need the reward.

Huh?

What?!

I can't go abroad right now.

Instead, can you reinstate Joze's license?

What? Have you lost your damn mind?!

Were you hit so badly that you can't think straight?

I'm not done yet in Japan.

Bunshichi... Tanba...

Subtitle translation by: Astrid Oliver