The Ashura

a personal matter

It had been 6 months since the Kengan Annihilation Tournament has come to an end and Japan seems to have entered a new era. The economy didn't even resemble what they used to merely half a year ago with business rising and falling for seemingly no reason.

Though only a small percentage knew of why or how this occurred.

Those who did know of the tournament had done their best to ride the waves and get ahead in the transitional period of the new chairman Hideki Nogi. Already new factions and groups were being created as alliances were forming between them. Deals being made and fighters were being shared. Anything that could be done was being done in n effort to find a place in this new odd world the Kengan Assoication found itself in.

There was one final large change that those in the Kengan Association were surprised by but happy to take advantage of.

Line break.

In a deserted construction lot a large group of people had gathered to speculate the Kengan Match. The onlookers are talking amounts themselves when the arrival of one of the fighters gained everyone's attention.

"Look it's Kizoan!" A CEO shouted pointing toward the Brawler of the Sumo Ring who was there with Magatani Juzo and Akiyama Sakura. The sumo was noticeably bigger than he had been half a year ago and the expression on his face made it clear he was hungry for a fight.

Also arriving at that time was their opponent for that day Atami Hisashi along with his nephew . Still Juzo approached him with a smile and friendly shake of the hand. "Atami, it's been a while hasn't it?" Juzo questioned with the monocle man nodding.

"Indeed. Last time we saw each other was the match between Togawa and Soryuin about 4 months ago if I'm remembering correctly." Atami thought before shaking his head. "In any case. It's good to see you again, though don't think that means I plan to let you win today." Muji TV CEO warned getting a smirk in reply from the older CEO. "Speaking of which where is your fighter? I would assume you'd have picked Ohkubo but I don't see him anywhere." The bearded man questioned.

"Oh he won't be coming. He's off on a training trip in the mountains." Atami explained before adjusting his monocle. "Instead I decided to go to a mutual friend of ours for a fighter instead." He said with a smirk at the end. Juzo narrowing his eyes. "Yamashita Trading CO." The Thundering Fist guessed with Atami smirking. "Correct." He confirmed with a nod. "And trust me when I say I spared no expense."

Yamashita Trading CO is a liaison company that rented out fighters to fight for various companies in the Kengan Association. It currently had about 50 fighters on its roster ranging from those with a standard skill level to those that could fight with the absolute best of the association.

'So the question is just who did he hire?' Juzo thought with a narrowed eyes. 'Even among the fighters of Yamashita's roster there aren't many that could give Kizoan a real fight. And if he truly spared no expense like he said. Than that can only mean-.' His thoughts went wild again as more new arrivals appeared. 'It's him.' He thought as he saw none other than Izuku Midoriya approaching.

At first glance the young champion hadn't changed much in the past 6 months merely grew an inch or two and put on a bit more muscle and his hair had grown a bit. But anyone who knew what to look for could tell immediately something had change.

The look in his eyes were now that of a predator, calculating and filled with amusement as his body walked with experience, relaxed yet ready. Along with him were Kazuo Yamashita and Akiyama Kaede. The CEO greeting everyone with a nervous smile, still not used to completely to all the attention yet.

Luckily he spotted Atami and Juzo and his smile became much more relaxed. "Ah Atami! Juzo! It's wonderful to see you guys again." He greeted shaking both their hands while Akiyama sisters spoke with each other and ignoring the comments going on behind him.