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Chapter 387 - 354: Hua Country Team

Chapter 387: Chapter 354: Hua Country Team

Japan, Tokyo.

Inside a teahouse, two men sat facing each other.

The identities of both men were extraordinary, one was Taniyama Yo, president of the Imperial Martial Arts Association of Aikido in Japan, and the other was the founder of Shinoyama Style Aikido, Kamino Kei.

The Imperial Martial Arts Association was regarded as the headquarters of Aikido in Japan, recognized by the Ministry of Education. It was similar to the Martial Arts Association in Hua Country, vested with the power to manage various Aikido dojos, making Taniyama Yo nominally, Kamino Kei’s superior.

However, in their current interaction, Taniyama Yo felt subtly overshadowed by Kamino Kei.

There was no helping it, although Taniyama Yo was also an Aikido expert, most of his proficiency was honed in ring competitions, whereas Kamino Kei was a pure combatant, having earned his reputation by killing one opponent after another. Even if Kamino Kei wasn’t targeting Taniyama Yo directly, the blatant aura of bloodshed about him still exerted considerable psychological pressure on Taniyama Yo.

"Kamino-san, you must have heard about the UFC organizing the Combat World Cup, right?" Taniyama Yo asked.

Kamino Kei nodded, "I’ve heard something about it."

He was a man of the Martial Arts World, engaged in actual combat, so he didn’t pay much attention to the affairs of the fighting world.

"The UFC is making a huge deal out of it this time. Many countries’ fighting events have announced their willingness to join. At this rate, it might become a grand event for the Martial Arts World; nations and events that do not join might gradually be eliminated," Taniyama Yo explained.

"So our country’s K-1 also plans to announce participation, but K-1 can’t put forward many powerful competitors. K-1’s influence has waned in recent years, and this Combat World Cup is probably the last chance. If we cannot demonstrate the strength of K-1 competitors to the world at the World Cup, our future situation will likely become more difficult."

Kamino Kei took a sip of tea, "What does President Taniyama want me to do by coming to see me?"

Taniyama Yo looked at Kamino Kei: "Kamino-san, you must have met Wu Li, haven’t you?"

Upon hearing the name Wu Li, there was a flash in Kamino Kei’s eyes, an array of murderous intent and hostility that startled Taniyama Yo internally.

"I have met him, why does Taniyama suddenly mention this person?"

Taniyama Yo said, "Wu Li recently organized a fighting event in Hua Country called the Yanhuang Technique. He trained a large number of fighters practicing Hua Country’s Kung Fu to participate in the competition, and it was quite successful. So, not long ago, the chairman of K-1, Mukawa, came to me and talked about getting people from our Martial Arts World to join K-1."

Kamino Kei said, "If I’m not mistaken, many K-1 competitors practice Karate and Aikido. They are also people from the Martial Arts World."

Taniyama Yo said with a smile, "Indeed, but in recent years, we haven’t had many outstanding fighters in our combat world, so Chairman Mukawa hopes to invite some experts from the Martial Arts World."

Kamino Kei laughed, "Chairman Mukawa’s intention must be to join K-1 first and then represent K-1 in the Combat World Cup, right?"

Taniyama Yo nodded, "Exactly. Since K-1 doesn’t have many experts, we can only invite some foreign aid from the Martial Arts World."

Kamino Kei asked, "President Taniyama, are you here today on behalf of Chairman Mukawa to invite me?"

Taniyama Yo looked at Kamino Kei, "Absolutely! This Combat World Cup is not only about the rise and fall of K-1, but also about the honor of our country. Kamino-san, as one of the strongest Martial Artists in our country, should join the Japan Team and show the world the strength of our country’s Martial Arts."

Kamino Kei smiled, "President Taniyama, you should know, I have never fought in the ring, and my fights with people have always been a matter of life and death."

Taniyama Yo’s expression became serious, "But I believe that with Kamino-san’s strength, even wearing gloves and fighting in the ring would be at the top level of the world!"

Kamino Kei shook his head, "But I have no interest in ring competitions, sorry."

Taniyama Yo leaned forward, "Even if Wu Li is also participating in the competition, you’re still not interested?"

Kamino Kei narrowed his eyes, "Wu Li is participating?"

Taniyama Yo nodded with a smile, "The Yanhuang Technique has also been invited to this Combat World Cup. As the founder of Yanhuang Technique and the number one person in the Hua Country fighting world, Wu Li will definitely bring his people to participate."

Kamino Kei looked at Taniyama Yo with a half-smile, "President Taniyama seems to know me very well."

Taniyama Yo withheld his smile, "Not at all, I just know Kamino-san likes to compete against the strong."

Kamino Kei fell silent, contemplating internally.

Last time, he personally witnessed Wu Li killing two Japanese in public combat, including a Martial Arts prodigy. Regarded as one of the strongest few in Japan’s Martial Arts World, Kamino Kei always saw himself as the leader there, so if the opportunity arose, he wanted to kill Wu Li in public combat!

Yet, the strength Wu Li displayed that day made Kamino Kei wary, and even he was not confident about defeating Wu Li. This Combat World Cup was a good opportunity where only victory or defeat mattered, not life or death.

Kamino Kei could take the chance to personally test Wu Li’s strength. If he could defeat him, he could also build momentum and affect his opponent’s mental state. If they truly faced off in public combat later, his chances of defeating Wu Li would be much greater!

"President Taniyama, I can join K-1 and participate in the Combat World Cup," Kamino Kei said, "But I have one condition."

Taniyama Yo’s face brightened, "Go ahead."

Kamino Kei said, "I want you to arrange for us to meet the Hua Country Team and let me fight against Wu Li."

Taniyama Yo appeared troubled since the competition wasn’t hosted by K-1, but he was decisive, nodding immediately: "Alright, I will convey this to Chairman Mukawa. I believe he will do his best to make it happen!"

Kamino Kei said, "As long as I can face Wu Li, you can include my name on the list."

...

At the same time, Wu Li was also discussing the Combat World Cup matters with a group of people.

There was a big group in the room: Wu Li, Li San, Zhao Lixin, Guo Dongyang, Gao Jianping, Dong Yunfei, Xu Chuan, and Liu Yuanbo.

"What does everyone think?" Wu Li asked the people in the room.

"We definitely have to participate. This is a great opportunity. If we could win the championship, the whole world would know about the Yanhuang Technique!" Liu Yuanbo said excitedly.

Guo Dongyang: "Fight, what’s there to be afraid of?"

Gao Jianping: "Originally I was thinking about whether to go fight in the UFC, but now it seems unnecessary. I can take on the world’s top fighters all at once!"

The others all shared a similar view, hoping to compete.

Wu Li chuckled bitterly: "You guys sure are optimistic. The key issue is that our foundation isn’t strong. Including injured members, there’s a list of twenty names for sure. Honestly, we don’t have many who can spar with those UFC experts. If one or two get injured, we simply won’t have enough people."

Liu Yuanbo: "But we can’t just not participate. Look at the momentum, many martial arts competitions around the world are participating in the name of their countries. If we don’t join in, are we supposed to let Jianghu Wind, Glory Warrior, and those events send competitors?"

Guo Dongyang: "Exactly! If we don’t join in and the UFC invites someone else’s event, wouldn’t that be giving them an advantage?"

Wu Li: "We definitely need to participate; the key is that we’re short on people. If we could get some masters who live overseas but have their hearts with Hua Country to join our team, that would be fantastic."

As he spoke, he cast a meaningful glance at Li San beside him.

Hearing Wu Li say this, the others started to realize.

Liu Yuanbo slapped his thigh: "That’s a good point."

Guo Dongyang looked towards Li San, Gao Jianping looked towards Li San, Zhao Lixin looked towards Li San, everyone’s gaze turned to Li San.

Li San: "..."

Wu Li winked and nudged Li San: "How about it, lend a brother a hand?"

Li San feeling overwhelmed: "I thought it was worth it to come back to the country with you, first as your coach, now I have to fight in a competition for you..."

Wu Li laughed: "It’s not for me you’ll be fighting, it’s for the glory of our country!"

Li San helplessly: "I have to ask the Sixth Master."

Li San, as a Double Flower Red Stick of Hongmen, was the face of an organization, and such high-profile matters definitely weren’t his alone to decide.

"I’ll give the Sixth Master a call," Wu Li said.

After the big favor he had done for Zhiyuan Hall, Wu Li personally asking for this favor, Zheng Yingrong was very likely to show face.

No sooner said than done, Wu Li checked the time. It was evening in the United States, and he made an international call to Zheng Yingrong right away.

"Sixth Master, I have a favor I’d like to ask..."

Wu Li briefly explained the Combat World Cup matter then requested if Zhiyuan Hall could allow Li San to help in the tournament.

Zheng Yingrong didn’t hesitate much and agreed readily.

"Alright, Sixth Master has agreed," Wu Li said after hanging up.

He looked at Li San and announced.

Li San shook his head resignedly: "Alright, count me in."

He wasn’t particularly interested in martial arts competitions, his agreement was purely to help out Wu Li.

"That’s great!"

Wu Li was in high spirits; with a master like Li San joining, the strength of the Hua Country Team was significantly bolstered.

With Li San on board, the Hua Country Team now had six Master Level martial artists, with three of them having an Overall Score above S-Class. They would certainly have no issues against some of the weaker teams, but compared to teams like the American Team, who could have half of their roster at S-Class, the gap was still notable.

"What a shame that a bunch of Chinese martial arts masters overseas can’t be put to use," Wu Li thought with some regret.

Just within Hongmen, there were several Master Level martial artists, including someone like Bai Tao who was close to Grandmaster Level. If they could be organized together, even for restrictive competitions like tournament fighting, Wu Li felt very confident about winning the championship!

But then Wu Li remembered someone overseas, so he took out his phone and made another call.

"Hello?"

The call connected quickly.

"The Combat World Cup, have you heard about it?"

"I have."

"How about being a coach for our Hua Country Team, helping us win the championship? Sounds challenging, doesn’t it?"

"It does sound good."

"Then come!"

"Alright."

After hanging up, Wu Li looked at everyone with a smile: "We’ve got a coach now."

"I announce that the Hua Country Team is officially established!"

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