Inside the Multiverse Duel Arena.
Host Gatz's introduction continued.
His deeply penetrating and infectious voice
echoed through the microphone in his hand into the ears of hundreds of thousands of spectators.
"He— is an authority in the martial arts world of Hero World!"
"He— is the grandmaster who founded Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist and Exploding Heart Release Fist!"
"He— is also a former S-Class hero of the Hero Association, and now a leading member of the Martial Artist Association!"
At this point, Gatz, standing atop Rathalos's broad back, suddenly drew out his words. Throwing open his arms, he shouted the man's name with every ounce of strength and enthusiasm in his body.
"He— is 'Silver Fang'— Bang— Gu—!"
Thunderous cheers erupted throughout the arena.
Then Gatz abruptly changed his tone, adding a touch of humorous teasing to his voice.
"But then again~"
"Mr. Bang has regained his youth after receiving the Perfect Life-Extension Serum."
"His hair has also returned to being thick and black."
"So shouldn't his title perhaps be changed to 'Black Fang' from now on?"
"Hahahaha!"
The moment his words fell,
amid the deafening cheers and applause of the audience,
the massive doors on the eastern and western sides of the arena slowly opened.
Bang, dressed in a traditional black-and-white Chinese outfit, his figure upright as a pine, and Boa Hancock, clad in fitted black clothing that perfectly outlined her tall, curvaceous body,
stepped out beneath countless watching eyes.
The two walked toward the fully restored center of the arena.
Separated by several hundred meters, their gazes collided through the air.
Bang's eyes were deep and sharp.
They were eyes that had witnessed countless battles of life and death, and all the vicissitudes of the world.
Though he now appeared to be a young man in his