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Chapter 11 – Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a sport that combines the various elements of martial arts, such as striking, throwing, and grappling (techniques that focus on joint locking).
Historically, most martial arts have been classified as either striking arts, such as karate and boxing, or throwing arts, such as judo.
By combining these, mixed martial arts can be said to seek to achieve a more comprehensive strength.
Wataru and the others visited Perfect Gym, one of the larger gyms that has several professional athletes on its roster.
The difference between large and small martial arts gyms is surprisingly large, so gyms that attract people are thriving, while gyms that don’t attract people are surprisingly empty.
There is also a tendency for large gyms to open branch gyms one after another near major train stations, and Perfect Gym is one of them.
Wataru used the gym near Tennoji Station this time.
There was a large sign, and the poster for the upcoming match featured a photo of a famous professional fighter.
One of the fighters, Iida, was the person they had come to see.
Wataru planned to sell him a bottle of chronic potion and, at the same time, ask him to be Aire’s training partner.
It was like killing two birds with one stone.
Inside the gym, many trainees were working up a sweat, and the place was filled with a variety of sounds: the sound of people hitting the punching bags, the sound of people practicing footwork, and the sound of people landing a throw.
The place was filled with energy and enthusiasm.
Since most of the users were men, the women naturally attracted a lot of attention.
“Their level is so high. What, are they actresses?”
“Their faces are so small, their breasts are huge, and their legs are long. They look like print idols. Maybe they’re here for a photo shoot?”
“They have blond and silver hair, so they look like foreigners. Is that guy their lover?”
“I think he’s their manager. Or rather, if he were their lover, I’d kill him.”
“Haha, who’s going to fall down from your punch? It’s more likely that they’ll be so surprised by your small penis that they’ll fall over.”
“Hey, don’t make fun of me, or should I knock you down instead?”
“No way, man. I want those big asses and thighs.”
This was the general reaction of the guys who visited the gym.
Even those who were more reserved and those who could at least be considerate with their words had essentially the same opinion.
They were fascinated by Mariel and Aire, felt a strong interest in them, thought about their relationship with Wataru, and were jealous of him.
Some of them even stared at Wataru with obvious hostility.
The look of the men with their well-trained bodies was intimidating.
However, they would not suddenly attack him in the gym.
Wataru trusted Aire’s protection more than anything else.
Without hesitation, Wataru entered the gym and called out to the man at the reception desk.
If there’s no danger of misunderstandings, it feels good to walk around with a beautiful woman at your side.
“I have an appointment. My name is Sakai.”
“Ah… we’ve been expecting you. The boss is waiting for you.”
Following the man’s lead, Wataru and his companions entered the back of the gym.
The gym spanned several floors, and employees, such as office staff and trainers, used the upper floors.
The room that Wataru and the others visited was a small room next to the office.
To their surprise, there was also a ring.
A person was silently shadowboxing.
“There’s a ring upstairs, too, isn’t there?”
“Yes. This is a room where fighters who are about to compete can spar privately or stream videos to distribution sites. These days, we get a lot of people who want to join from the distribution sites.”
“Oh, I see. Speaking of which, when I researched this place, I watched the videos first.”
“Thank you. President! Sakai-san is here.”
The man who came out when he was called was about 40 years old.
Even though he is the boss, he is a former martial arts fighter, and his arms, which can be seen through the sleeves of his short-sleeved shirt, are well-trained.
He had cut his hair short and gave the impression of a refreshing athlete.
“Thank you for your help. Please take care of the rest.”
“Yes, sir. Excuse me.”
“Nice to meet you. I’m Tanaka from Perfect Gym. This is Iida.”
“I’m Sakai. Nice to meet you.”
“Oss! Nice to meet you too!”
“I understand you were introduced by Endo-san, but… to be honest, will it really work? To be honest, it’s all too convenient to be true.”
Tanaka lowered his voice.
Iida, who was about to receive the chronic potion, was a top-class fighter with a high profile in the industry.
He was also broadcast on the Slime video streaming site, and he could draw a large audience and fill the venue every time.
He also had his own video distribution channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
Although the room is private, it is not completely soundproof.
It was clear that they did not want the fact that a popular fighter in the industry was injured to become public knowledge.
“So far, the treatment has been 100% effective. Even players who were injured again after surgery have been cured, so I think you can rest assured.”
“I see. Then can we start right away?”
“Oh, I want you to promise me one thing first. For this contract, we will exchange a non-disclosure agreement, so please make sure there are no leaks.”
“Of course. Iida is also a trustworthy guy.”
“Oss, people who can’t keep their promises are scum. I’ll definitely keep it.”
People are more careless than you think.
There are careless people who slip up even after exchanging a non-disclosure agreement.
Or maybe it would be more accurate to say that there was one.
They ended up having to pay a penalty fee, but the trouble they caused was more painful than anything else.
It would probably be best to be extra careful.
Ryota also seemed to have a lot of trust in Iida, so he didn’t want his expectations to be disappointed.
Iida, who had been in the ring, slowly came down.
He must have been training until just now because his whole body was pumped up.
He must be about 185 cm tall.
Even through his shirt, the muscles that make up his chest, such as his pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi, are very well-developed, and he looks very big.
“(Ryo-chan is taller than him, but Iida-san has a more intimidating presence.)”
From what Wataru had researched beforehand, he was 26 years old.
He is a true genius who already holds two weight classes.
He is a bit older than Wataru, but he has a presence.
“(Like Ryo-chan, top-class athletes have a certain presence…)”
Even though Wataru didn’t think he had what it took, he was able to hold business talks and communicate with top-level people.
He thought he wasn’t so bad after all.
Besides, once he started talking, most of the people he met were sociable and friendly, and they were all polite and kind.
After confirming the payment, Iida drank the potion he was given without hesitation and then flashed a toothy smile.
“Wow, that was intense! This is really amazing, boss!”
“I see. We paid a lot of money for this. You’d better win the next match.”
“Thanks! Leave it to me.”
“So, I’ve heard about this, but is the beautiful young lady behind you the one who will be sparring with Iida?”
“Yes, this is Aire. She’s said to have mastered various martial arts overseas. This time, she’s become interested in Japanese martial arts, so I thought she might as well try it out.”
“I wonder if that’s okay. Of course, there will be some restraint, but there are always unexpected things that can happen in martial arts, so I’m not sure how we would deal with any problems that might arise.”
“No, boss. This girl is really strong, I think.”
“Aire is strong. People often judge her appearance, but her pure power is no joke. Can you show us the performance we talked about?”
“Mm.”
Following Wataru’s call, Aire slowly began to lower her upper body.
As she placed her hands on the linoleum floor, she slowly began to raise her lower body without using any momentum.
“Wow…”
“No way. This is amazing. Not only is she strong, but her balance and core strength are incredible.”
As if to continue the handstand, Aire released her left hand from the ground.
From the one-handed handstand, she became even more horizontal.
Aire’s body did not shake, and she continued to move smoothly.
Then, slowly lifting herself up again, she landed on her feet and sat up.
Tanaka and Iida clapped spontaneously.
It was probably a performance that would earn money.
“Nice. It looks like things are getting serious. Next, it’s time for a sparring match.”
“Hmm, I’ll do my best.”
After Aire moved her body slightly, she stepped into the ring.
She touched the ring for the first time and looked interested.
Then, both of them put on their gloves, and the training match began.
And after that…
“Ma-Master, Aire, Aire…!”
Mariel’s panicked voice echoed through the room.
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A lot of martial arts have moves for pinning or disabling stronger opponents. I wonder if Aire got carried away or is in a painful looking joint lock?
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I think Aire should win the match. Thanks for the treat.😊
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Hopefully he told her to hold back by a ton. I know he has the cheap potion, but let’s not scar the dude for life.
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