Aiming her sword at Bang, Tatsumi tried to disembowel it. However, with his hands behind his back, Bang only fixed Tatsumi's gaze and seemed to use it to avoid any of his attacks.
Feeling the sword brush against him with every movement, the old man asserted.
" Your blows are powerful and fast! It is the proof of a long life of training! However, your body still betrays your thoughts! I just have to look at your eyes to know where you are going to attack! Your movements are too slow due to the fact that you think too much! Your shots are thoughtful and not instinctive! This slows you down. "
Hearing it, Tatsumi did a backward pirouette, before turning Incursio's blade down.
" In this case, I'll go all out! INCURSIO ! "
" Hum ? " Bang said, frowning as an intense light enveloped Tatsumi's body.
Covering himself in armor, the boy's body took on the appearance of a humanoid dragon-like monster. Taking a few seconds to transform, Tatsumi then ends up putting a hand behind her back to grab her battle spear.
Then, uttering a cry, he ran to Bang. Still with the hands in the back, Bang at first remained motionless. Because of Tatsumi's heavy armor, he believed it would give him a heavy defensive advantage, while reducing his speed.
However, to his surprise, he noticed that Tatsumi's speed had suddenly increased and he had found himself in front of the old man before the latter could react.
" What … ? "
" HAAAAAA ! " Tatsumi shouted, throwing forward.
Using his hands in time, Bang blocked the spear in extremis before it touched his abdomen. Using all their power, the two fighters tried to gain the advantage over the other, while not retreating a millimeter.
" Awesome, kid. " Bang said, daring to smile. " I would have loved to have a disciple like you. "
" I return the compliment! When I will be old, I will wish could still be as powerful as you! But I have to win. "
Suddenly he disappeared from Bang's sight.
" What ? " The old man wondered.
Shaking his head all over the place, Bang tried to find the boy. He was sure the boy hadn't teleported. He had become invisible.
At first surprised, Bang suddenly closed his eyes and concentrated. Trusting each of his senses, he used the chakra in Tatsumi's body to locate him.
Finally, hearing a slight sound of footsteps behind his back, Bang opened his eyes, before striking with the edge of his hand. Using the handle of her spear in time to block the attack, Tatsumi stopped the attack. Then hearing him back away, Bang saw the boy reappear.
" So, not only does your armor increase your abilities, but in addition it makes you invisible? Very interesting ! However, this power will not be very useful to you against all these fighters who manage to capture your energy. "
However, as they continued their confrontation, a large figure appeared beside them before a huge mass slammed into them both.
Ejected, they both finally regained their balance and fell to their feet.
" What was that ? " Wanted to know Tatsumi.
" SON GOKU ! " Cried Kaido.
Hitting each other, with phenomenal force, Goku and Ichiryu eventually came to a stop, while the two fighters felt the other hit him in the face. Finally jumping back, they looked at each other.
" Haha, you're far from bad. " Giggles Goku, in super saiyen.
" I return the compliment, kid. " Assured Ichiryu, while a golden aura surrounded him. " Guys of your caliber, I haven't seen them often! But now, … "
Exhaling a big blow, he ends up taking a pose of attack, while affirming.
" The warm-up is over! Let's talk about serious things. "
" I was only waiting for that. " Goku asserted, rushing at him.
Only smiling, Ichiryu waved a hand in front of him. Immediately, without him understanding the reason, Goku was stopped. In fact, he felt like something was tightening around his waist, preventing him from moving further.
" What … ? " He wondered, looking up.
Looking up then, he was surprised to see two huge golden chopsticks above his head, the ends of which were holding his body in place.
" HASHI ! " Simply said Ichiryu. " Sorry kid but I know how to handle my energy so well that I can shape it however I want! To immobilize someone, there is no better than me. "
Then, running towards Goku, he stopped right in front of him, before pretending to hit him.
" SESERI BASHI ! "
His fist did not hit Goku. Nevertheless, the saiyan felt as if he had been struck a good hundred times by blows that were both quick and powerful. Opening one eye, he saw golden wands being thrown by Ichiryu's fist.
" I can also create dozens of wands and use them as projectiles to attack you. " Added Ichiryu. " Faced with this technique, you have little chance of getting out of it. "
" That's what we'll see. " Goku retorted, while maintaining his confident smile. " AHHHHHH ! "
A new golden aura surrounded him then, before his strength increased dramatically. Switching to Super Saiyan 2, he only needed to contract the muscles in his arms to break the ends of the chopsticks that held him prisoner.
" It's much better. " He announced.
At first surprised to see him free himself so quickly, Ichiryu ends up smiling in his turn, before sending his fists towards Goku. Imitating him, the latter performed various movements, effectively countering the old man's punches. Fighting like this, he was even able to give her several blows, forcing her to step back.
" This kid … " Thought Ichiryu, starting to tire. " It is a wonder. "
Finally finishing by touching Goku, with a kick, Ichiryu began to move back, in order to catch his breath. Then, staring at Goku, he asked him.
" Hey, kid, can I ask you a question ? "
" Hum, what is it ? "
" If you ever win this tournament, what do you do with the dragon balls ? "
" No idea. " Goku asserted. " In my world, we already have access to these balls! If I am currently fighting, it is only to protect my friends, as well as my universe! This is my only reason. "
" Admirable. " Said Ichiryu, while concentrating. " As for me, if I am fighting, it is also to protect those who are dear to me! UTSHIRI BASHI ! "
Seeing dozens of pairs of giant wands appear around him, Goku was forced to fly away, to avoid being grabbed by one of them. Moving in all directions, he had no trouble gaining altitude, before transforming into a super saiyan 3. Once done, he positioned his arms back.
" KAMEHAME…"
Feeling immense power invade the saiyan, Ichiryu directed his hand towards him, before revealing a gigantic wand behind him.
" HASHI… "
" HAAAA ! " Goku cried, rocking his breaking wave.
" HÖÖOO ! Ichiryu said, letting the huge wand fly at the speed of sound.
Sadly, despite being as tall as a building and swift as a torpedo, Ichiryu's wand got pulverized against Goku's attack. Seeing the breaking wave rush over him, Ichiryu immediately crossed his arms in front of him, before being hit.
" Ichiryu ! " Pell frightened, as a large explosion could be seen.
The area then being hidden by the smoke, Goku ends up letting himself land on the arena, before regaining his basic form. Detecting a faint aura coming from Ichiryu, he looked straight ahead to see her silhouette, through the smoke. And when the latter dissipated, he could see the man, still standing, at the edge of the field.
With his clothes completely torn, and his arms burnt, Ichiryu was struggling to stand. If he remained on his own two legs, it was for honor.
Nonetheless, knowing full well that he didn't have the energy to continue, he ended up slowly raising an arm, before lifting his thumb up.
" You will go far, kid. "
On his words, he sank into unconsciousness, while falling backwards, to sink into the void.
" Ichiryu-san is eliminated. "
Looking at him, Goku just ends up leaving. Nevertheless, saved by his instinct, he turned in time to counter a blow aimed at him.
" What … ? " He wondered.
" It seems to me that you are a high quality opponent. " Midora remarked. " You have eliminated Ichiryu, so I will take care to treat you like precious food. "
" Food ? "
Opening her mouth, Midora gave him a series of punches using her long, powerful tongue. Not even being able to see the latter, Goku took one after the other, before finally flying into the air.
However, when he stopped he could see Midora in front of him, floating in the air.
" Don't get tired! I learned a long time ago to control my energy to fly! Running away like this won't change anything. "
In response, Goku immediately threw ki-blasts at him. Simply opening her mouth, Midora let the attacks rush into her mouth, only to disappear.
" What ? " Goku wondered.
" All that has energy is a dish to savor, for me. " Midora told him.
" I have already seen this technique. " Goku assured him immediately, taking his super saiyan form.
However, expecting Midora to start sucking in his energy, he was surprised to feel Midora's tongue pierce his shoulder like a spear.
Then putting her tongue back in her mouth, Midora seemed to taste the blood that had spilled over it, before declaring.
" You tried to bait me by increasing your power, didn't you? Who do you take me for? Only the dumbest being would blindly try to swallow your energy, only to blow their stomachs. "
Then flying towards Goku, he struck him a powerful punch, which made him fall towards the arena. Recovering himself nevertheless, the saiyan managed to regain his balance, and was able to fall to his feet. Unfortunately, deciding not to let go of a sole, Midora pounced on him, already ready to use his tongue to hit him like a machine gun.
" I've got you. "
Getting ready to counterattack, Goku was surprised to see Midora suddenly wince in pain, as he looked like he had been punched in the face.
" What … ? " The saiyan wondered, as a figure appeared next to Midora.
" Get out ! " Hit ordered him, punching him in the stomach.
Feeling like her heart was compressed, Midora gasped as her pupils found themselves turned. Crashing on the ground, he performed a multitude of rolls, while feeling his back pulverize several rocks. Opening one eye in time to catch a glimpse of the edge of the field, Midora stuck her long tongue out of her mouth and managed to wrap it around a rock. Using the latter to slow her course, Midora forcefully rested her hands and feet on the ground before stopping, a few feet from the edge.
Standing up then, he spat some blood out of his mouth, while asserting.
" An eye for an eye ! Tooth for tooth! The purple alien, I'm coming to kill you. "
However, no sooner had he taken a step than he felt a strange aura. Turning his face, he saw Jiren in the distance, his eyes still closed and still. Looking at him for a few seconds, Midora also remained still.
Anyone could guess that Jiren was very powerful just from the strength of his aura. He could even have thrown several enemies into the void, just with the force of a cry. This opponent… he was perhaps the most powerful in the field.
However, Midora did not hesitate to walk towards him.
1= Universe 4 ( 3 ) : Saitama( 2 ), Boros, Tatsumaki, Bang, Genos, Atomic Samourai, Sonic, Garou ( 1 ), Sea King, Blast ( 10 )
1 = Universe 10 ( 2 ) : Natsu, Erza, Gray, Gajeel, Laxus ( 1 ), Gildarts ( 1 ), Jellal, Cobra, Wendy, Jura ( 10 )
1 = Universe 3 ( 0 ) : Luffy, Law , Katakuri, Kaido, Big Mom, Teach, Akainu, Shanks, Kizaru, Doflamingo ( 10 )
2 = Universe 7 ( 2 ) : Goku ( 1 ), Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, C-17 ( 1 ), C-18, Muten Rochi, Tien, Frieza ( 9 )
2 = Universe 9 ( 0 ) : Tatsumi, Wave, Esdeath, Budo, Kurome, Seryu, Mine, Najenda, Bols ( 9 )
2 = Universe 11 ( 0 ) : Jiren, Top, Dyspo, Cocotte, Kahseral, Tupper, Zoire, K'nsi, Kettle ( 9 )
3 = Universe 6 ( 2 ) : Hit, Cabba(1), Caulifla , Kale , Magetta, Pirina, Saonel, Frost ( 1 ) ( 8 )
3 = Universe 2 ( 0 ) : Toriko, Sunny, Coco, Zebra, Acacia, Joa , Midora, Starfun ( 8 )
3 = Universe 12 ( 0 ) : Midoriya, Shoto, Bakugo, Tokoyami, Momo, lida, Kirishima, Ibara ( 8 )
