บท 16: chapter 13 invitation to the land of the rising sun

POV Shumei Kano

Guarding my master, the Noble Tokugawa was the easiest job and today as we were visiting a certain Noble house with the intent of meeting the so called Demon King, I'm prepared to see and level myself to the one who could fight the strongest creature for a few minutes and live.

as we approach the De Rohan Manor I could already see him in his imposing but elegant formal suit, even from afar he's tall and a very incredible muscles on his body radiating power from every sense that I could perceive, he's no ordinary fighter, I could already say it out loud that if we we're to fight I would be defeated in seconds call it instincts, something was telling me ' I have entered a predators home '

POV Kai

' I'm definitely sure this guy is here to scope me out as with the other strong Fighters ' Kai thought as he saw Tokugawa mingling with his parents then talking about business like if Japan was a place to invest heavily.

after for some time Tokugawa brought up something that definitely concerns Kai saying "I heard your son is a fighter, a very famous one" to his parents.

"Yes, it's been a pass time of his, although i as his mother do not like it, I cannot bring myself to ban my baby from what he wants" says Kai's mother as she answered Tokugawa's question.

"Hmmm, I see do you mind? if I talk with him for a little while, alone if you please, for the meantime you could talk with my secretary for business opportunities in Japan" Tokugawa smiles as he request to Kai's parents that they be alone.

"Sure, we'll be waiting for the both of you" Kai's father replied while Kai's mother was signing with her hands that Kai should be polite and respectful.

"Thank you, can you show me around,Mr?" Says Tokugawa as he turn around and inquired about Kai's name.

{AN:they talked in Japanese for the following dialogue}

"You can call me Kai,Mr Tokugawa then shall we take a stroll to the gardens, I believe our gardeners took exquisite care of the plants and today they seem to bloom more radiantly" Kai replied as he invites Tokugawa in the gardens.

Tokugawa laughs then says in Japanese "So you are fluent in my native tongue, how did learn it?"

"I've learned a lot of things Mr.Tokugawa, such as you love hosting fights in the Tokyo dome underground arena"Kai nonchalantly replied to Tokugawa's question.

"I see, so you already know, why I'm here?" say's Tokugawa as he walks alongside Kai.

"Yes, I know, that's why I'm wondering if you just want to see me in person or you'll offer me something that, I'll never refuse"Kai replied to Tokugawa.

"Let's just say, it's both, I want to see the famed Demon King of New York in person and in action" Tokugawa confirms Kai's prediction.

"I see, so who's gonna fight me?" Asks Kai intending to finish this visit.

"Hmmm, I wish to call another renowned fighter, but I ain't got time for that right now, how about my head of bodyguards?" Tokugawa offers getting excited at the prospect of seeing someone who could match the Ogre in action.

"Call him, we will fight inside the Hedge maze, don't want to make a commotion for just a warm-up"Kai says as he heads to back of the Manor.

[center of the Hedge maze behind De Rohan Manor]

Kai and Shumei stand face to face with the little Tokugawa sandwich between them, Kai could see up close that Shumei Kano was only reaching his chest at the maximum, he deduced that Shumei maybe 180cm tall at the most, compared with his 195cm height, he was gigantic against Tokugawa's bodyguard, still he did not underestimated, although weak in offense this guy is one of the most tenacious characters in the Baki world, even Baki took a long time defeating him, but by the strength he now possessed Kai is pretty sure, he could one punch this guy to Dreamland, nonetheless he had to defeat this guy to prove to little midget that the title Demon King wasn't for show.

The fight started with Tokugawa positioning about 4 meters away from us then telling us "Go!!" with Kano firing his only self proclaimed technique 'Shodan', which Kai using Fallen Demon technique proceeded to study this technique, much to Kai's dismay this 'Shodan' was just a straight punch from Karate, catching it with his right hand Kai could feel the force exerted a little in the 'Shodan', but it matters little once he was gripping it with his right then twisting it Kai used the principle of Aikido making Kano flipped like a ragdoll,using his left he catched Kano to steady the guy and preventing him from crashing to the ground headfirst.

Drenched in sweat and a heart beating like a drum, Kai could see Tokugawa's Head bodyguard so nervous and afraid that it dazed it him, Kai turning his head, he could see the shocked face and soon the amazed face on Mitsunari Tokugawa, returning his focus to Kano who's still hanging from his left hand, Kai proceeded to set him to the ground so that the man can collect his bearing, hearing someone clapping Tokugawa approached Kai asking "Are you a student of Shibukawa Gouki?"

"No, do i satisfy your curiosity now Mr. Tokugawa?" Kai answered then questioned Mitsunari.

Laughing Mitsunari Tokugawa replied "Yes, you are indeed strong, to defeat my Strongest bodyguard in a second, even in the most gentle way,I will admit that you indeed deserve to stand with the likes of Yujiro Hanma"

"I see, I have gained the approval of the fighting connoisseur Mitsunari Tokugawa" Kai mockingly said to Tokugawa.

"Don't be mad, I was just the type to see and believe and you do not disappoint" Tokugawa replied to appease Kai.

"should we head back? I've already fought and satisfied your curiosity, what else do you want?"Kai now impatient and wanted to get this over with.

"Don't be so hasty, as you know I am hosting a fight here and there,but after this year ends, I'm planning to create a tournament,which will crown the Tokyo dome underground King,I am hoping to invite you to participate in this tournament"Tokugawa say's as he invited Kai to his tournament.

"But I'm already the King of New York's underground, why would I need to be a King of another land?but again i relish the challenge of new fighters,Let me see if I could feel the adrenaline of fighting in Tokyo and maybe I'll join this party of yours" Kai bragging then lowering his head to face Tokugawa in which Kai has to admit is a little hard since the guy so small.

"I'm sure, you could find the challenge you seek, in which I'm pretty sure won't disappoint" Tokugawa smirks as he replied to Kai.

Laughing Kai say's to Tokugawa "Alright, after a month, I'll fly to Japan after I've taken care of my businesses, Please host a welcome for me Mr. Tokugawa"

after their banter Kai and Mitsunari returned to the Manor with Kano trailing behind them who looks like he's seen a ghost.

soon Tokugawa and his retinue bid farewell to the De Rohan's saying they have more businesses to meet and do, so they couldn't stay any longer, Kai who was with his parents can't help but smirk at the departing Mitsunari Tokugawa with his challenge that if Kai would go to Japan, he wouldn't be disappointed.

{AN: back to English}

[Time skip 3 weeks after the Tokugawa's visit]

During this time Kai and Alexandra already had 3 dates, now they often cuddle and kiss when they are together,soon together they are called the power couple in the Underground,while Kai's friends especially the Girls are jealous of Alexandra that they tease her about it such as if Alexandra can take Kai whole, which Alexandra replied by turning the question back at them which flustered them that they redden their cheeks like a tomato, Kai also invited them to come with him to Japan to watch his fights with only Anastasia and Yui being able to go while the others still have their projects and commitments in school but they promised Kai that they would come as soon as possible provided that he lent his family's jet of course, which Kai is fine with as long they told him in advance , Kai also invited Alexandra to Japan for the fights and to also possibly meet his father, who Kai was sure Yujiro is based, due to his obsession of making Baki strong,Kai also planned to meet and fight the main Characters in the series when he goes to Japan, he'd like to see how he measured to the likes of Doppo Orochi, Shibukawa Gouki,Motobe Izou, and many more.

Today as Kai and Alexandra was going on their date before they go to Japan tommorow, eating a taco they bought at a food truck, they talked about their latest fights in the underground and how they should have better respond to those kinds of techniques.

When Kai felt something, an aura of challenge coming from the West of him,turning he saw a black man in a purple Hawaiian shirt with a loose black pants,this black man is also sporting a black sunglasses with a straw hat looking like a tourist out of place since this is New York.

Kai is definitely sure this guy is the supposedly strongest man of America, Biscuit Oliver, turning to Alexandra Kai said "Babe, there's someone who wants to meet me, could you excuse me for a moment"

Which Alexandra replied "Sure, don't take too long,who is it anyway?"

Kai replied "The strongest man of America" then turning around to go face Biscuit Oliver.

After Kai reached Oliver's place, he greeted him with "you sure know, how to interrupt a good date"

Oliver then laughed then said "My bad, didn't think it was a bad time, I think you could excuse me for a bit of your time DEMON KING" Oliver emphasizing the Demon King epithet of Kai.

Kai taking a good look at Oliver and thought ' damm he's wide and I'm pretty sure that's not fat, but 100% muscle ' he then replied " Sure, I could spare a few minutes, since I'm going to Japan tommorow, you'll be my buzzer beater for today"

"Well then shall we take a stroll, this place is too crowded for my taste" Oliver proposed as he walked away in which Kai followed.

After a few minutes of following Oliver they stopped at the abandoned warehouse, Oliver opening the door he then ushered Kai inside.

"Neat place, could use some decorations tho" Kai sarcastically commented at Oliver's choice of place on where to fight.

"We don't need that kind of things, for what were about to do" Oliver says as he gets into position while cranking his neck side to side.

"Alright, why don't we start with something polite" Kai declared as he reached out a hand to shake.

Oliver seeing this understood that Kai wants a show of strength by crushing each other's hands abide by Kai's offer and extended his hands and gripping Kai's outstretched hands, he then proceeded to crushed it with his hands with all his might, Kai feeling the increased crushing pressure activated his Gott-tötter Steinbohrer in his arm and hand making his muscles ripple with power therefore matching Oliver's power,Seeing the muscle in Kai's arm and hands ripple with control Oliver can't help but say "I see you're a connoisseur of raw power eh" before giving out more power to his hand resulting in the bulging of muscles in his hand and arms,Kai who's now feeling the sudden power emanating from Oliver and the power who is threatening to crush his hands to pulp the moment he slack gripped, quickly change his tactic by using Aiki to offset the pressure and quickly overwhelm Oliver, since by the rate he is going he ain't matching Oliver yet in pure strength, Oliver now feeling a new kind of pressure, something out of this world he can't describe it,but he feels like he's holding a Titan made of diamonds, quickly realized that Kai must be using a technique unknown to him yet at the moment he's gonna cave in immediately yells "I surrender!!"

which made Kai release Oliver's hand then saying "I guess, I lost to your raw power Mr. Oliver"

"what do you mean you lost? you won the match kid, I guess being a Demon King comes with supernatural powers"Laughs Oliver as he rubs his wrist and hands being numb from the gripping match they fought.

"What I mean is, i can't fight you on equal terms without using a technique, which I guess is a lost in itself" Kai explained the reason why he said he lost.

"Don't beat yourself up kid, nobody can match me in raw strength here in America"Oliver says as he pats Kai on the back.

' Famous last words when you faced the Ogre 3 years from now ' Kai thought when they exited the warehouse.

"Oh right, before I forget, congratulations on being my only comrade on defeating the Ogre in the future and don't forget to visit me in Arizona State prison if you got the time, we should pick up and fight to our fullest next time" Oliver said as he wave goodbye to Kai who's walking away.

"Sure,next time, I'll brawl with you without techniques"Kai said as he rounds the corner out of Oliver's vision.

Kai returning back to where Alexandra was waiting reunited with her, then saying "Shall we go continue our date?"

which received a kiss as an answer from Alexandra.

[Tokyo,Japan]

Arriving to Tokyo Kai, Alexandra, Anastasia, and Yui left Haneda airport,they were quickly guided by Tokugawa's security headed by Shumei Kano to their service cars.

Anastasia and Alexandra being the ones who can't understand and speak Japanese were guided by Yui and Kai through everything and soon they arrived at Tokugawa's Estate in which Mitsunari Tokugawa himself invited Kai and his friends to stay at his house, were immediately welcomed by Tokugawa's servants with Mitsunari himself on the lead.

"Welcome, welcome to my home,I do hope that you'll like Japan during your stay" as Tokugawa ushered them inside the estate.

after they are settled Mitsunari Tokugawa sent for Kai to discuss things during his stay.

as Kai arrived at the receiving room of Tokugawa, he saw Mitsunari already seated at the cushion smoking in his pipe beckoning him to seat opposite him in the cushion.

seating himself Kai heard Tokugawa say "I've already arranged for your reception here in Japan, are you ready?"

smiling in delight since he's been waiting for this since he got into this world Kai responds "when will they get here?"

"soon,very soon" Tokugawa say's vaguely as if he's waiting for someone.

this is when Kai suddenly felt an aura of a veteran fighter flaring up then through the Tatami walls to his right, he could see silhouette of a person.

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Author here I've been reading Seirei Gensouki and Saga of Tanya the evil and Damm these authors are good at what they do especially with Seirei Gensouki cliff hangers while Saga of Tanya the evil gave a good example on how to change POVs while not confusing the readers on what's happening anyway enjoy the chapter