ROYAL ROAD
In the isolated world of Olive Japan Pro Wrestling, the ring was considered a sanctum.
Such was the legacy of Rikiozan. The will to preserve such an orthodox style of pro wrestling stood at the core of the very being of its leader, Great Shiba.
Great Shiba was the very definition of 'TRUST'. Thanks to the strong relationship his promotion shared with its fans, it had once again sold out at the Budokan.
'The Soldier of Hinomaru', Akechi Kiyoshi. Known for his speedy fights, his willingness to self-destruct to reach victory kindled love in the hearts of his fans and struck terror in the hearts of his foes.
AKECHI: "My name is Akechi Kyoshi! You're just an obstacle in my path. I'm charging forward!"
SUMISU: "I'm gonna make you self-destruct!"
AKECHI: "KA-BOOOM! Blown up!"
The strongest assassin on Earth, Masanobu Kobuchizawa. His strength as a Junior Heavyweight was beyond compare. No one in Olive could stand up to him.
The legend he left behind in his dojo rivaled that of Joe Kajiwara. He was not the kind of man you'd want to anger.
MASANOBU: "Are you that guy everyone's been talking about? I'm gonna take you for a test drive."
MASANOBU: "... Don't get hurt."
SUMISU: "I'll give you a taste of fear called 'youth'."
MASANOBU: "You're a good wrestler, kid. Keep training!"
MASANOBU: "And next time we meet.... Maybe you could introduce me to some cute girls?"
Olive's rising star, Shun Akikawa, developed his style while fighting in the amateur league. Looking at him, nobody could've guessed he was a rookie.
His performance in the ring was as artful as any veteran's.
AKIKAWA: "I'm an elite among the elites, and you're nothing but a commoner. Everyone knows how this match is going to end."
SUMISU: "I'll show you the difference between an amateur and a pro. Talent alone does not make you a professional!"
AKIKAWA: "This cannot be! I... lost? I'm an elite! There must have been some mistake.... I won't accept this."
ITTETSU: "You can't afford to stumble here!"