Note: I've had to postpone my series due to the Kenichi manga being unfinished, as well as exams and such. Also many people seem to think Ranma is in a much higher league than Kenichi just because the style of the 'Ranma ½' manga is OTT action, whereas 'History's Strongest Disciple: Kenichi' is more grounded. (People forget that Kenichi's opponents are supposed to be the world's strongest under 18's, and he still beats them.) I will try to do the near impossible and give them a level playing field.

Unfortunately, this will be probably the last chapter I write until Kenichi's manga is finished, because I am unsure of how the story should proceed from here. Also, the reason for Happosai's absence will (hopefully) be explained.

(Oh dear, it's been half a year, and I'm not sure if this fight is gonna live up to the wait.)

EDIT: When Kenichi's manga is finished, this whole fic will be scrapped and replaced, so if there's a bit (or bits. Or the whole thing) that you personally dislike, that will probably be fixed. Thanks for all your criticism, it really helped.

THE PATH TO A COLD HEART: RANMA VS KENICHI

Warning: This takes place straight after the D and D tournament saga from the kenichi manga, and takes place after the end of the Ranma Manga. It contains heavy spoilers and will not make much sense if you are not up to date on both mangas. If you like it, please leave a review. Thanks.

CHAPTER 6: A FIGHT BETWEEN MEN

"Where the hell is Ranma? The fight starts in ten minutes!"

"Relax, Akane," said Nabiki, "He still hasn't come back from training in the woods, but he'll make it in time, he always does. Still, I can't believe so many people have come to see this fight."

Many people had come to see this fight. The entire Furinkan High School roster had come to see the fight, as well as all the residents of the Tendo dojo, including Ryozanpaku. The staff of the cat café had also arrived to watch the fight.

Akisame turned to Sakaki.

"Do think we trained him enough?"

"Well, we have pushed the boy to his limit. He now has enough speed, strength and stamina to rival Ranma. The problem is will his training come through in battle?"

"Well, Kensei is giving him some last-minute tips as we speak. However, I get the feeling that Ranma will still win. He is a very skilled fighter with many years of experience"

"Have faith in Kenichi, Akisame. His training will come through for him"

It had been ten minutes, and neither participant had shown up. Kenichi was racing down the street. 'Oh no, I'm going to be late!' he thought. He arrived at the ring, pushing his way through the crowd, and climbed onto the ring.

"Well, it seems one of the combatants has shown, but where is Ranma?" asked the Nabiki over the microphone. Akane began to wonder, when her arm was grabbed, and she was pulled away from the crowd by a young girl. "Akane, you have to help me!" She pleaded.

'I know that voice,' thought Akane. She looked the girl up and down. Long red hair, damp clothes, and that face…

"Ranma?"

Nabiki noticed that Akane had disappeared. Suddenly Ranma leapt through the air and landed on the stage, but he was, she was…

'Interesting,' Nabiki thought.

"I'm here, now let's fight." Said Ranma.

"Um, who are you" asked Kenichi.

"I'm Ranma."

"But Ranma's a boy."

"It's a long story. Are we gonna fight or not?"

"I…I don't fight girls."

"I'm a guy!"

Nabiki left, and returned with a kettle. She threw it to Ranma. He poured it on himself and morphed into a man. Kenichi was speechless.

"Told you it was a long story," said Ranma, getting in a fighting position.

Kenichi assumed a defensive position.

"Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the fight between Ranma Saotome and Kenichi Shirahama! This fight will determine who will stay in Nerima and who will leave forever. The rules are simple. Whoever is knocked out, falls out of the ring or gives up loses. Ready? FIGHT!"

Ranma leapt in the air and plummeted towards Kenichi foot first. Kenichi blocked the kick, and was pushed back slightly by the impact. He jumped back and honed in on Ranma, punching him in the gut.

Akisame turned to Kensei. "His speed has definitely increased." Kensei nodded.

Ranma recoiled slightly. Kenichi had got the important first hit. 'I won't let that happen again,' thought Ranma, as he leapt at Kenichi and kicked him in the face. Kenichi went flying backwards and almost out of the ring. He got up, holding his face.

'What? He got up after an attack like that? He has stamina, I'll give him that.' Thought Ranma.

Kenichi was slightly dazed after the last attack, but kept his ground. 'He's fast,' thought Kenichi. 'It's time I used the seikuken.'

He calmed his mind, and became aware of everything within his reach.

Ranma charged at kenichi, and tried to land a punch at his chest, but it was blocked. 'What?' he tried to sweep the legs from under Kenichi, but the move was also blocked. Ranma stopped, and began to see the basic shape of the seikuken. 'So he is focused enough to block every attack in that radius, but if I don't give him time to react…'

"Kachu Tenshin Amaguriken!" yelled Ranma as his arms became a blur of movement. Kenichi sensed the movements, but he could not counter in time. The seikuken was broken and Kenichi staggered backwards, aching all over.

Ranma stopped and tried to figure out Kenichi's style of fighting, but he appeared to be using many martial arts at the same time, making reading his next move difficult.

Kenichi was trying to do the same to Ranma, but he couldn't recognise the style. It was unlike anything he had ever seen before. He had an idea.

Kenichi suddenly marched towards Ranma. 'What? His movements have no rhythm.' He thought. Kenichi's hands were pointing towards Ranma as if Kenichi were holding a sandwich box.

"Line up and…Mubyoshi!"

It felt like the punch was going through Ranma as he fell to the floor.

"What's this? Is Ranma down for the count?" Yelled Nabiki through the microphone as the crowd started muttering.

Ranma slowly pulled himself up. That attack took a lot out of him.

Akane noticed that he was hurt.

"You may have some nice techniques," said Ranma to Kenichi, "but I'm faster."

Ranma began a relentless assault. Kenichi had trouble dodging the attacks. Ranma somersaulted over Kenichi and delivered a knockout blow across his neck.

But he was still standing.

Miu noticed that his eyes were blank. 'He's passed out!' she thought.

Kenichi turned round and sluggishly walked up to Ranma. 'Impossible!' he thought. 'He's unconscious but he's still fighting!'

Kenichi delivered a powerful uppercut to Ranma, followed by a swift kick. Ranma was astounded by how much better Kenichi had gotten. He was like a different person.

Ranma charged at Kenichi and knocked him close to the ring's edge. Kenichi awoke, aching and bruised. He could swear that one of his ribs was broken.

Ranma prepared himself for a final assault. He charged at Kenichi, but Kenichi grabbed him and attempted to judo throw him out of the ring, but he was too weak, and they both tumbled out of the ring.

"Whaddya mean it was a draw?" fumed Ranma.

"You both touched the ground at the same time," said Genma.

"Well, I think you fought very well," said Hayato. "In fact, I have had a talk with Soun and we both think you and your father should move back in. You technically won that fight, so you deserve the spoils."

"All right!"