a showdown in the combat ring! part 1

Josuke makes a deal with Sabo by offering his stand powers over to him,but Sabo on the other hand has an even sweeter deal.


on the beach

Sabo walks up to Josuke and crew.

"by the way, although your deal is a very good deal, but i have something even sweeter than that. since you bet for 300 for three rounds, let's make it 1,200 each."

everybody all gasped

"there's no way he can be serious!" Koichi exclaimed

"that's right 1,200. we'll both put down 1,200 including the 300 from earlier. that's 2,700 in total." Sabo explained

"uh, you sure about that?" Rohan questions with a sweat drop.

"our boss is throwing down the gauntlet with his "1,200 bet!" well Josuke, what d'you say?" Moizu asked

"are you crazy? he already put down 300 earlier and now you want him to put down 1,200. that's the dumbest shit i've ever heard-" Okuyasu shouts

Rohan grabs Okuyasu then covers his mouth with his hand. "SHUT UP DAMMIT! don't screw this up for us when he already agreed to the important part!"

Rohan takes his hand away from Okuyasu's mouth.

"but what the hell are we gonna do with 2,700 anyways? he already bet 300 now this Sabo bastard wants 1,200?!" Okuyasu questions

"it doesn't matter if it's 300 or 1,200 as long as we're able to get Kiwi and Koichi back!" Rohan whispered

"oh, right." Okuyasu said

Sabo crossed his arms. "so, do you accept?"

"of course." Josuke replied

Okuyasu pulls Josuke away from Sabo. "will you excuse us, we need to have a little chat over here, hehe (turns to Josuke) i don't know about this Josuke. it seems risky if you ask me."

"it's too late to get cold feet now. it's doesn't matter as long as we win! i'll give it my 100% in the final round! leave it to me!" Josuke said cracking his knuckles

Sabo walks up to them and starts laughing.

"what's so damn funny now?" Okuyasu questions

"i should give you a fair warning, boy, nobody has ever been able to beat me in the combat round. you may have your powers now, but they'll be mine at the very end!" Sabo said

Okuyasu came to Josuke's defense."don't worry, he will! and he'll kick your ass, win this fight and get our friends back!"

Sabo turns around and walks away while chuckling. "hehe, we'll see about it."


Final Combat Ring Round: Josuke vs. Sabo

"we've finally made it to the combat round and the battle ring has been set! the combat round will take place in our classic boxing ring set up! moving right along, let's explain the rules. everything within 50 meters inside the boxing ring is considered part of the battle ring. in other words, it's a 100 meter wide circle measuring from the center of the ring! weapons or any other objects are not allowed. however, outside members are strictly prohibited from entering inside the ring. knock your opponent out of bounds and you win the match. while we're busy setting up for the main event, there's a warm-up match held in front of the stage! and as always, our association stalls are selling limited edition Sanwakai Brawl merchandise, so be sure to check that out as well!" Moizu explains

"let's hurry up and start the match already!" Rohan shouts

"we're ready. where's your team captain?" Sabo member B asked

Rohan points his finger at Josuke who's with Kyoko. "he's right there! hurry up so we can be done with all of this!"

Kyoko and Jotaro and Okuyasu walked up to Rohan who was still mad.

"what are you getting mad about this time?" Jotaro asked calmly

"everybody is sitting back and letting Sabo run the show. if he does that, then he'll waste no time not only cheating Josuke out of his money but also his powers!" Rohan explains

"he's running the show 'cause he has the manpower to do it. his crew outnumbered us a hundred to one." Jotaro said

Rohan agreed with Jotaro's point. "exactly! that's why we can't let him have more!"

"chill Rohan. Josuke isn't gonna lose, I guarantee it! he'll get Kiwi and Koichi back!" Okuyasu said

"yeah he got this! i know he's gonna win!" Kyoko cheered


on the other side of the beach

Kiwi and Koichi walked over to the food court to get snacks for the event.

"hey you two! c'mere for a sec! i got something for ya! " Vendor C shouts as he handed both teens a large popcorn with two drinks

"here you have some snacks for the show!"

"how much?" Kiwi asked

"it's free for you two!" Vendor C said

"aww, how sweet of you thank you." Kiwi said as her and Koichi walked away.

Kiwi gives the popcorn and soda to Koichi while she carries her soda.

"oh yeah, even if Josuke lost the first two rounds, we'll still have our crew again after he wins the final round, right?" Koichi asked

"yeah, but Sabo has given him a huge offering if he wins the final match, but if he loses, he'll lose not only his money but his powers as well. actually, he won't be able to heal us or other people's injuries at all since he gave them to Sabo." Kiwi explains

a frown appeared on Koichi's face. "but that won't happen,…'cause Josuke's gonna win…right?…he has to."

"i'm sure that's exactly what he's thinking. i never doubted him from the moment he agreed to this but i am worried as much as you are Koichi." Kiwi said as she and Koichi walked to the bleachers

meanwhile, at the food court, Okuyasu is currently yelling at the food vendor.

"are you kidding me!? why the hell do i have to pay so much foe some damn popcorn and cola!?" Okuyasu yells

"if you don't like the price, then don't buy it?" Vendor C said

"gimme 20% off!" Okuyasu yells

"get outta here!" Vendor C yells


backstage dressing room

a Sabo crew member escorts Josuke and Jotaro to the dressing room. inside were a lot of clothes, wigs and other accessories. there were 6 pairs of boxing gloves hanging up on the wall in different colors, a collection of colored wigs and boxing headgear that's sitting on top of the wall shelves along with a rack of clothes and robes with a large vanity in the corner.

"whoa!" Josuke said surprised while looking around the dressing room

"this is your dressing room. you gotta wear boxing gloves, but pretty much anything else goes." Sabo member D said

Josuke looks through the rack of clothes. "this is awesome! looks more like a costume shop than a dressing room but it's still cool. i can't even pick a favorite."

"we're about to start in 30 minutes. have fun getting ready." Sabo member D said as he closes the door behind him


inside the stadium

fireworks boom

"the setup is complete, now it's time for the main event! the fighters are in place and the bell is ready to ring!" Moizu shouts

[ CROWD CHEERS ]

"grab a seat in the spectator stands before it's too late!" Moizu shouts

Okuyasu sits in between Kyoko and Rohan with a bucket of popcorn and a drink in his hand.

Rohan pierced his eyes at him while crossing his arms. "only got one bucket of popcorn? i hope you plan to share."

"today we have a real treat, ladies and gentlemen. a captain versus captain showdown!" Moizu shouts

[CROWD CHEERS]

a cloud of smoke appears as Sabo walks out into the ring wearing a moss green hoodie robe with two Sabo members at his side.

"first, in the left corner we have our reigning Sanwakai Brawl champion. a man among men who never lost a challenge and legendary combat record of 955 wins and zero losses! our boss Saboko!" Moizu shouts

Sabo takes off his robe and cheers along with the crowd. he's currently wearing green boxing gloves with green shorts to match and has on white boxer shoes.

[CROWD CHEERS]

"ugh! i'm so sick of seeing his damn face!" Okuyasu said while eating popcorn


backstage

Josuke and Jotaro are walking down the hall as they approach tall black curtains in their path. Josuke has on a dark navy blue hooded robe with white boxers shoes on.

"listen up, Josuke and listen well. you put that boy that's inside of you to bed and now you've woken up as a man, just like your hairstyle has woken up your wild side. remember what I taught you last year when we went hunting and you sniped bug-eaten with one shot? it's just like that but in the ring. you got this." Jotaro said as he walked out to the stadium

Josuke stayed behind the tall black curtains for a bit while thinking to himself.


in the stadium

"and in the right corner, our challenger hailing from North Morioh with a tiny crew of seven and a cool pompadour hairstyle. the Crazy Diamond killer, Jōsukē….Higa…shikata!" Moizu shouts

[CROWD CHEERS]

the crowd slowly stopped cheering for a second then started to wait. both spotlights shines on the black curtains waiting for Josuke to come out but there was no sign of him.

"huh? where's Josuke?" Kyoko asked

"don't know. i thought he was coming out." Jotaro said

"Josuke's too scared to come out! i bet he ran away!" Sabo member B yelled

"SHUT UP! he'll come out and kick Sabo's ass! i know he will!" Okuyasu said as he came to Josuke's defense.

Sabo starts laughing while his arms are crossed. "aha! oh is that so? if he's itching to kick my ass so bad, then how come he's not out here yet?!"

"he'll come out, just you wait and see! he just needs some time to think that's all!" Okuyasu shouts

"well, he can do all his thinking in the ring! after i beat the shit out of him! i knew he was gonna punk out on me since the moment he agreed to the fight! what a shame. but hey, since i'm such a generous guy, i'll give him no more than 30 seconds for him to come out. otherwise, he'll forfeit this fight! and i Saboko will claim the crown once again!" Sabo explained while his arms were crossed

"in other words, if Josuke Higashikata doesn't come out in the next 30 seconds, he'll be marked as a no-show, forfeit the fight and Sabo will automatically win the combat round once again!" Moizu explained

"what?! that's not fair!" Okuyasu shouts

"haha! your friend better hurry! time is ticking." Sabo chuckles

"this isn't good you guys! i'm really worried!" Kyoko said worriedly

"same here." Rohan said

"10 seconds remaining!" Moizu shouts

Okuyasu faced the tall black curtains next to him on the side of the bleachers. "Josuke! hurry up and get out here before this bastard wins again and takes your powers!"

"c'mon Josuke please!" Kiwi cries

"yeah, you're our only hope to get us back!" Koichi cries

Jotaro walks down the stairs where the black curtains are as he stands in front of them then calls out his name.

"Josuke, everyone's counting on you."

"five!"

"four!"

"three!"

"ha! i knew he'll punk out!" Sabo shouts

"two!-"

"look!" Koichi shouted as he pointed his finger.

the crowd turned their heads and gasped.

Josuke finally steps outside the curtains still wearing his dark navy blue hooded robe as the crowd cheers in excitement. he's wearing dark navy blue boxing gloves with the shorts to match and white boxer shoes. Jotaro escorts him to the ring then takes his robe.

"wow! Josuke finally stepped outside and is now in the ring!" Moizu shouts

"yeah! lookin' sharp, my man!" Okuyasu cheers

Kyoko blushes at her boyfriend. "wow, Josuke looks so good!"

"he's cooler than ever!" Kiwi cheers

"i know, right!" Koichi said


on stage

"both fighters have entered the ring and look like they're ready to rumble! now that Josuke is here in the ring, does he have power to protect the pride of his crew? or will Sabo's undefeated fists strip him of his stand powers?"

"only time will tell, as this final round of the Sanwakai Brawl explodes into action! but first, a word from our sponsors." Moizu explains

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[CROWD CHEERS]

Sabo smirked and pierced his eyes at Josuke. "it's about time you showed up. i thought you was gonna punk out on me."

Jotaro leans in towards Josuke, "don't let him intimidate you. remember what i taught you last year on our hunting trip."

"hm, don't worry, i got this." Josuke calmly replied

"let's get this thang started!" Moizu shouts

[CROWD CHEERS]

Sabo laughs. "let's have our fun, Josuke! this whole ring is our playground, you know?"

Josuke pierced his eyes at Sabo.

"now, that the opponents face off atop of the ring, it's time to see what kind of fiery fists they'll be bringing today!?" Moizu shouts

"get 'em boss!" Sabo member A shouts

"Josuke! you got this! don't let that bastard get to you!" Okuyasu cheers

"watch out for his stop watch stand, okay baby!?" Kyoko cheers

"Josuke!" Kiwi and Koichi cheers

"excitement fills the stands in the final seconds of the match! it's plunder or be plundered with Sabo's classic 1,200 wager raising the stakes sky high! will Sabo seize the day once again by collecting his cash prize along with Josuke's powers?"

"it's the Stopwatch watcher Sabo vs. the Crazy Diamond killer! this is a one round fight with no time limit! as long as they stay in bounds, anything does! the fighters are ready…" Moizu shouts

[boxing bell rings]

"and there goes the bell!"


this is it. the final round of the Sanwakai Brawl and Sabo is already stirring up trouble before the fight. will Josuke be able to dethrone Sabo and win the final match?

to be continued..