The finals had finally arrived.
After witnessing the incredible duel between Goku and Chi-Chi, both the referee and the audience could barely contain their excitement. Everyone believed this would be the most thrilling match yet.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the decisive moment has come—the grand finale of the World Martial Arts Tournament!"
"Will the champion be Contestant Son Goku… or Contestant Jackie Chun?
We've arrived at the climax!"
"Would both contestants please take the stage!"
Soon, Jackie Chun and young Goku were both standing atop the arena.
Though their ages were worlds apart, their presence was evenly matched.
Jackie Chun—white-haired, yet brimming with vitality.
Son Goku—in bright martial arts robes, eyes sharp, stance nimble.
"Begin!"
At the referee's signal, the two launched toward each other.
Tension surged instantly as the final battle commenced.
Goku struck first, launching a sharp blow toward Jackie Chun.
Chun dodged effortlessly, almost strolling aside like a walk in the park,
then countered with a punch aimed straight at Goku.
Unlike previous fights, there was no cautious buildup—no slow probing.
From the very start, it was an all-out clash.
Especially for Goku.
He no longer held anything back. It was like a seal had been broken.
His attacks were faster. Stronger. Sharper.
He moved like the wind, darting around Jackie Chun in tight arcs, looking for any opening.
And when one appeared—he attacked without hesitation.
The two traded blows with blinding speed.
Their fists and feet left afterimages, impossible to follow,
but the sound of strikes ripping through the air revealed the battle's sheer intensity.
Their figures blurred across the ring, each clash shaking the crowd to its core.
Cheers and roars echoed throughout the arena.
"Holy crap—I thought he went too hard on that girl earlier, but I was wrong!
This kid's insane! He was clearly holding back last round!"
"Right?! He's incredible!"
"People said he didn't go easy on Chi-Chi, but now it's clear—he didn't use his full strength!"
"Jackie Chun's scary too! He's so fast for an old man—I can't even see him!"
"This is amazing!"
"Keep going! What a fight!"
Watching from the stands, Chi-Chi was stunned by the level of combat.
"I didn't realize… Goku's that much stronger than me..."
Krillin nodded. "Yeah… he really is.
But… I don't get it. The three of us all trained the same way, didn't we?
How is he so much stronger?"
Chi-Chi explained, "He trained for a long time before we started.
Even back then, he was already way stronger than us.
So it makes sense he's ahead now."
Krillin blinked. "That's true, I guess...
But we trained together every day. Same hours, same routine.
He's still way ahead of us… Doesn't that bother you?"
Chi-Chi shook her head, her eyes shimmering as she gazed at Goku fighting.
"Nope.
The stronger Goku is, the happier I am.
The more I admire him.
Of course, I'll keep working hard too—so I can catch up!"
Krillin stared at the arena… then clenched his fists.
'So that's it… girls always go for the strongest.'
He muttered, "Well… I'll keep training too.
I'll catch up to Goku. No—I'll surpass him!
I want a pretty girl to like me too!"
His expression turned fiery with resolve.
Chi-Chi glanced at him and smiled.
"Then do your best, Krillin!"
He blinked, then asked sheepishly,
"Chi-Chi… if I did surpass Goku someday, would you like me instead?"
Chi-Chi answered without hesitation.
"Impossible! There's no way you'll surpass Goku."
"I said if..."
"There is no if. Goku's the strongest." Chi-Chi answered firmly.
"...Okay," Krillin sighed.
But then Chi-Chi turned toward him again and added with a grin,
"Even if you did surpass Goku, I still wouldn't like you.
But I bet some other girls would."
"...Wow, Chi-Chi. That was cold. You just gave me the Nice Guy Award."
Krillin had already been taking emotional hits. That final line broke him.
Turns out, it's not lies that hurt people… it's the truth that cuts like a blade.
Meanwhile, on the arena—
The fight between Goku and Jackie Chun reached new heights.
Both fighters unleashed everything they had.
Jackie Chun shifted between Serpent Style, Tiger Style, and even Drunken Fist.
Goku countered with his wildest moves—including his unpredictable Mad Dog Style, using fists, feet, and even teeth.
The wilder the fight became, the more exhilarating it was.
This wasn't just a contest of strength—it was a test of wit.
At one brief pause in their rapid exchanges, the referee managed to comment:
"This breathtaking duel continues to escalate!
As of now, the two fighters remain evenly matched.
Let's keep watching as they bring out even more dazzling martial arts!"