Hongo Hina: Don't Want to Get Close? Then Don't Come Over / Katahara Metsudo's Reassurance, Kanoh Agito's Defeat ...

"That may have been a misjudgment on their part. After all, they are not powerful gladiators like you and me."

"Besides, I will make sure your steps in this death match end here, and put a stop to your overreach. Prepare yourself."

"I don't think Master and Big Sister Makima's judgment would be wrong. But I'm looking forward to seeing whether you really have the strength to match your confidence."

With that, the exchange between Hongo Hina and Kanoh Agito came to an end. Clearly, neither side's words had shaken the other in the slightest.

Kanoh Agito plainly did not accept Hongo Hina's words. After all, he was the strongest gladiator of the Kengan Association, and he had to be. There could not possibly be a gladiator stronger than him. Likewise, he would absolutely not allow himself to lose this match.

As for the master Hongo Hina had mentioned, Kanoh Agito did have some interest, but as he had just said, he had to be the strongest gladiator in the Kengan Association. That belief meant Kanoh Agito was destined not to think the master Hongo Hina spoke of could be stronger than himself, so he would not pay it too much attention.

As for Hongo Hina, she simply felt that compared to the judgment given by her master, An Xiu, Kanoh Agito's rebuttal had no persuasive force whatsoever. And so, from beginning to end, she did not care at all.

"Both fighters, take your positions. Ready..."

At that moment, the referee standing between Hongo Hina and Kanoh Agito raised his right hand high as he backed away, then brought it down heavily.

"Begin!"

The moment the sound announcing the start of the match rang out, Kanoh Agito, who was on the field, immediately lowered his body warily.

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