JAPANESE CHAMPIONSHIP
An earthquake shook the world of the mat right before Sumisu returned to Japan. Two of the major promotions came together to organize the first Japanese Championship since the Rikiozan era.
Saeba's words were the trigger: 'We will declare the strongest man in the world!'
SAEBA: "So you're the Sumisu I've heard so much about. Nice to meet you, I'm Akira Saeba. Ittetsu used to talk about you all the time... I still can't believe he's gone......."
SAEBA: "But hey, we've got a chance to make the old man smile in heaven."
SAEBA: "We have some killer fights coming up. That's the best tribute we could possibly give him. We must carry on the pro wrestling legacy of Ittetsu Wakamoto.
SAEBA: "We may not be brothers by blood, but he was a father for both of us. You and I are gonna change the world of wrestling!"
SAEBA: "That's why you've gotta meet me in the finals!"
SAEBA: "By the way, Sumisu, be careful with my sister. She's a spoiled brat, a real pompous bitch..."
SAEBA: "Trust me, I'm her brother. That woman's a predator."
SAEBA: "She chews men up and spits them out. I don't want that to happen to you, my friend. You shouldn't see her again."
SAEBA: "K used to be a Sumo Wrestler, even made Yokozuna. His experience in martial arts is beyond compare."
SAEBA: "Don't be fooled by his huge body. He's faster than he looks."
SAEBA: "And watch out for his kicks. If he gets you with one of those, you're not gonna get back up."
SAEBA: "Confuse him with your footwork and when you see an opening, strike!"
SUMISU: "Footwork, got it."
K: "I must grow stronger. I will focus on training, and someday I'll face you again."
K: "Keep an eye out for K's Dojo."
SAEBA: "Ryu is the last true samurai on this planet. Every time he steps onto the ring, he puts his life on the line. Not just his reputation, his life!"
SAEBA: "His fighting style is not based on theory. It's instinctual. His body knows how to react to every move through sheer muscle memory."
SAEBA: "He still embodies all those values that today's Japanese wrestlers have lost. Dandyism, duty, humanity, and, above all, manliness."
SAEBA: "He is a stubborn man, but one who has my utmost respect. You're gonna have to put your life on the line as well if you want to defeat that man, Sumisu!"
SUMISU: "My life.... you say..."
SAEBA: "Sumisu! It's time to go beyond the Red Zone! Once you cross that mental threshold, your true potential will be unlocked!"
SAEBA: "Then, and only then, will you be able to defeat Ryu!"
SUMISU: "Let's go, Saeba! Beyond the Red Zone!"
RYU: "I don't mind adding the name Sumisu to the list of people who beat me. But I can't accept it being on the list of people whom I lost to."
RYU: "They may sound the same to you, but there's a big difference in my mind."
RYU: "Bison and Bull taught me the pride of a wrestler. I'm never going to give up that pride. It's the source of my will."
RYU: "Listen up! Thunder Ryu will come back for you! This isn't a threat, it's a promise!"
RYU: "What are you gonna do about it, you bastard!?"
SAEBA: "The words Evil Ways are not enough to describe him. He's much more than that."
SAEBA: "There are no Evil Ways or Righteous Ways with him. His soul knows no bounds."
SAEBA: "The scars he bears on his body and on his heart have have inspired countless people, gave them courage."
SAEBA: "He may not be as tall as an oak, but the roots of Okita's Frontier Spirit run deep, even in this corrupt world of wrestling."
SAEBA: "He's an enchanting man, a man of miracles. Miracles follow in his path!"
OKITA: "I-I.. lost........ Was I wrong? Tell me, Gojo! Was I!?"
OKITA: "....... I'm an idiot! That's right, I'm just a dumbass...........! But this dumbass loves wrestling more than anything!"
OKITA: "So long as any of us is around, so long as I draw breath, Independent World will live on!! You're not gonna bring it down! Even a worm has a right to live!"
SAEBA: "We're the only ones left, Sumisu. I'm not gonna lose. I'm bringing my A game, anything else would be an insult to you."
SUMISU: "I won't hold back either. You've made me stronger, Saeba. By defeating you, I'll make my mark in history!"
SAEBA: "You've got balls. I haven't seen guts like that since I gave up street fighting. Come at me with everything you have! I can take it all!"
SUMISU: "I'll make you eat those words!"
The Japanese Championship ended with the victory of Akira Saeba, who crushed Sumisu with overwhelming strength. And so, according to the unspoken law...
Sumisu's sentence was 'Expulsion from the Japanese Mat'...
ITTETSU: "This is the moment of truth!"