Allen's words were like a bomb, exploding in the foreign fighters' lounge.
Yujiro Hanma's laughter abruptly stopped, his red hair flying, his face contorted in a ferocious expression, and a dangerous aura emanating from him: "Kid, are you challenging me?"
Allen met his gaze calmly: "I'm just giving all of you a chance to challenge me. One of you isn't enough."
Yujiro's pupils suddenly contracted, his muscles instantly swelled, and his black training uniform was stretched almost to the point of tearing.
"Then I'll tear you to shreds first!" He stomped his right leg, shattering the ground, and charged towards Allen.
Yujiro's fist ripped through the air, coming with a terrifying sonic boom!
Allen didn't dodge or evade, throwing a punch of his own.
"Boom!"
The moment the two fists collided, the entire corridor vibrated violently, and the shockwave forced the surrounding fighters back several steps.
Yujiro retreated three steps, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes; this young man's strength was actually on par with his own!
Allen remained rooted to the spot, a slight smile playing on his lips, and he brushed off his clothes: "Good strength, but your technique is a bit lacking."
"Interesting!" Yujiro sneered, shaking his numb right hand: "It seems you are indeed worthy of being the main course."
Baki watched this scene, a storm raging in his heart. He had never seen anyone able to match Yujiro in strength, let alone gain an advantage!
At this moment, Baki finally understood that Allen's earlier statement that Yujiro Hanma was a step below him was not arrogance, but the truth!
Allen looked around, and everyone he looked at dared not meet his gaze: "Choose for yourselves, I'm leaving first. You all can play house nicely."
After he finished speaking, he turned and left the foreign fighters' exclusive meeting room.
King Jikai and the others watched Allen, who clearly didn't put them in his eyes, and couldn't help but clench their fists, but when he actually left, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
They all knew that the gap between them and him was like that between a powerful fighter and a newborn baby; they were completely crushed in every aspect, unable to even see his back.
They could even understand Allen's impatience with the competition. After all, in the eyes of such a monster, their matches were indeed no different from playing house.
After Allen left, Kaiou Retsu silently waited for the result of their discussion.
"You're certainly a member of the China Team, aren't you?" Just then, Baki spoke.
"Yes," Kaiou Retsu nodded.
"But I remember you still have an internal match that hasn't started yet, which will inevitably leave only four people. What will happen to the remaining vacant spot?" King Jikai, who had been silent, also raised a question at this time.
"Actually, our team's Mao Haiwang and Fan Haiwang couldn't participate due to an accident, leaving us with only three members. So, two new members have joined to form a five-person team," Kaiou Retsu explained.
"Is that okay, two people who aren't sea emperor?" King Jikai felt his question was a bit redundant as soon as he asked it, after all, with Allen, even if the China Team had only one person left, it would be enough.
"China is vast, and there are many excellent martial artists, so there's no need for everyone to worry," Kaiou Retsu patiently answered.
"Can you tell me the names of your two new teammates?" King Jikai continued to press, as information is also very important for fighters.
"Ron Shobun and Kaku Shunshei," Kaiou Retsu did not try to conceal it, after all, with a change of team members, it was only right to let the opponents know who they had found.
Upon hearing the names of the China Team's new members, even the usually arrogant Yujiro couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"The Mad Beast Kaku Shunshei and the Fierce Man Ron Shobun, so that's it. I understand Kaioh Kaku is serious," King Jikai nodded, his expression becoming even more solemn. He hadn't expected Kaioh Kaku to be so invested in winning this Great Raitai Tournament.
"I hope everyone can accept this match. We also accept your personnel changes," Kaiou Retsu finished, his gaze turning to Oliva, who stood silently to the side.
Originally, Dorian should have been standing there, but because Allen had beaten him into a child who could only eat lollipops, Oliva directly removed Dorian and chose to participate in this Great Raitai Tournament himself.
"We also do not wish for the name of sea emperor to spread abroad. We want only Chinese people to contend for the championship in the end, so we will do our utmost this time. Please understand," Kaiou Retsu said with a serious expression, looking at everyone in the lounge.
"What are the conditions? You can't just propose conditions without giving us some incentive, can you?" Oliva, who had been silent, finally spoke.
Kaiou Retsu clenched his fist and then relaxed it, just about to speak, when the door to the foreign fighters' lounge was pushed open again.
A monk walked in, speaking with some hesitation.
"After our China Team's discussion, we swear that Allen of our China Team will be victorious in all the upcoming team matches! If he loses even one match, our China Team will be considered defeated!"
The condition proposed by the monk instantly silenced the entire lounge.
Everyone looked at the monk in disbelief; they hadn't expected him to dare to make such a promise.
And the monk, who was relaying the message, was stared at by so many powerful individuals simultaneously, and his forehead instantly became covered in fine beads of sweat.
"Do you know what you're saying?!" The usually composed Kaiou Retsu grabbed the monk's shoulders, shaking him in agitation.
"This... this is sea emperor's will," the monk said, lowering his head, not daring to meet Kaiou Retsu's eyes.
"Hey, hey, hey, do you know what 'incentive' means?" Oliva quickly said, also shaken by the condition Kaiou Retsu had mentioned.
"Good! We accept a five-on-five match!" Yujiro Hanma's face showed a ferocious grin, and he unilaterally agreed to Kaiou Retsu's condition.
"No, no, no, Yujiro, this deal isn't fair," Oliva shook his head, trying to stop him.
"Shut up, Oliva, this isn't America."
"Since they fearlessly propose the most difficult conditions to show their courage."
"I'm just like that kid, I'll accept if you want to take on five of them," Yujiro said, chin raised high, a look of disdain on his face.
"Then it's settled," Kaiou Retsu knew the die was cast, so he said no more and walked straight back to the China Team's meeting room.
Inside the meeting room, Kaiou Retsu strode in, and judging by the bulging veins on his forehead, he was extremely angry.
"Teacher! Why propose the condition for Allen to take on five opponents alone! If so, why even call Mr. Long and Chuncheng?!" Kaiou Retsu rushed to Kaioh Kaku's front, unable to help but question him.
Kaioh Kaku, however, couldn't help but applaud after hearing him.
"Clap, clap, clap."
"Hahahahahahaha, delightful, delightful, those fools actually accepted!" Kaioh Kaku's face showed a triumphant smile.
"Truly shortsighted."
"Teacher, in our world of boxing techniques, your authority as the Grand Elder is absolute."
"But, you are truly despicable right now!" Kaiou Retsu gritted his teeth. He would rather lose badly than win by such despicable means.
What was it, having Allen go up alone to fight five consecutive matches! They could do nothing but watch Allen fight alone!
"I was the one who proposed it," Allen's voice, though not loud, silenced the entire meeting room.
Kaiou Retsu sharply turned to look at him: "Are you crazy? This is no laughing matter! The opponents are all top fighters in the martial arts world!"
Kaioh Kaku, however, suddenly burst into laughter: "Young Retsu, don't worry, Allen is more terrifying than all of you imagine."
"The reason I called Long and Chuncheng over was also Allen's suggestion. He hoped to give the opponents some pressure, to call stronger fighters to duel him," Kaioh Kaku said unhurriedly.
Allen calmly looked around at everyone: "To deal with them, I alone am enough."
He turned and walked towards the door: "I'm going to rest first. All you need to do is cheer for me when I win."
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