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(Spotlight 35 C): Top 11 G.O.H. fights!

#4: IIpyo Park, Dawei Han Mira Yu and Mori Jin vs Taek Jegal

    The greatest of manwhas are often the ones where the role of the main character is transferred, and I think that this fight shows that of the best. With most of his team crippled by the venomous Taek Jegal, the usually calm and pragmatic fox is all out of patience as the end of the regional tournament rolls around in one epic encounter. 

Years of bitter resentment come to a fever pitch as Ilpyo starts off the fight at full power, completely decimating Taek and the ring before he even can react for even a second. But, unfortunately, a second is all Taek needs, as in one instant, he manages to steal half of our hero's power. 

And thus, we get introduced to one of the series most terrifying borrowed powers: Greed. With a small army of borrowed powers Taek pushes Ilpyo beyond his limits, wading his way through a literal army of monsters.

    And as IIpyo manages to "win" the fight without his borrowed power, instead of relying heavily on his analytical skill and martial art experience. But like any good boss fight, there are multiple stages. So flash forward to a couple of chapters later, we see Dawei Han and Mori jin fight one of their hardest battles to date as they deal with an endless volley of powers. 

Jin and Taek, in particular, is a great genuine contrast as they both engage in the first of many deathmatches of the series. It is almost frustrating as Jin is pushed to his upper limits, relying on his painkiller and limiter to increase his power further. 

Still, Taek has an answer for almost everything. But using the power of acupuncture and friendship (I'll explain that later), he manages to take him out a second time. Flash forward another couple of chapters, and we enter into a completely different stage as our heroes are subject to a battle of the gods.

    Using the power of Greed, Taek absorbs even more power as his strength becomes almost mind-boggling. And when you think all is lost, Mori jin finally ascends to his rightful place; with only a fraction of his massive strength, he turns one of the strongest opponents we have ever seen into nothing more than a joke, defeating him a third time. But it is only with the help of all of his friends does he manage to pull through and "take" any chance Taek has of obtaining any more power, leaving him with nothing, no friends or family as he finally fades away.

Every part of this fight is a joy to watch. IIpyo's violent and satisfying beatdown of Taek made me feel for him as a character and shows that he is the greatest combination of borrowed power, talent, and fighting experience in a kickass package. Though I also have massive respect for the parallel between Jin and Taek. 

Despite both of them being on opposite sides of the spectrum in terms of ability, they are both alike in a way. Through his copying, Jin is also considered to be a "thief." Still, through this ability, he managed to use it in a way to make himself a better fighter, to honor his friends and use it as a way to protect them, while Taek selfishly hoards his powers for himself and has no one to help him the end. Combine that with Mori Jin's ascension as a god and completely giving the title some weight, and this was a fight that changed the name of the game forever.

#3: Mori Hui vs the King

    Hell yeah, I finally managed to get all of Hui's major fights on the list! Though, in all seriousness, if you guys didn't think this deserved to be on here, I'm going to need you to watch this fight again. With the raid on Nox in full force, Hui is forced to answer a major question as he faces the powerful and almost unbeatable king in single combat.