[THROUGH INTENSE BATTLE, LEARNED NEW MOVE: "SHADOW CLONE".]
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Despite losing the match, Goku showed no disappointment. Quickly bouncing back onto his feet, he leaned onto the edge of the ring and called out excitedly, "You're really strong, Ray Chu! That Afterimage Technique was awesome!"
"No!" Jackie Chun's expression turned serious as he watched from below. As the inventor of the Afterimage Technique, he clearly understood how it worked.
"The Afterimage Technique uses high-speed movement to create visual illusions; except for the actual body, none of the afterimages have any attack power—they're purely for deception. But that final move Ray Chu used, though it looked similar, was actually constructed from energy, giving even the clone some attack power. That's why Goku lost."
Ray Chu raised a sign in explanation: [That wasn't Afterimage Technique—it's my new move, Shadow Clone.]
"Shadow Clone, huh? As expected. Compared to my technique, yours is more like a true clone… impressive! Youngsters these days—I'd better be careful, or I might really lose."
Jackie Chun—no, Master Roshi—silently thought. As the trio's master, he knew exactly how powerful his disciples had grown after rigorous training. Ordinary martial artists wouldn't stand a chance. To prevent his students from becoming arrogant, he'd disguised himself as Jackie Chun, entering the tournament to teach them a crucial lesson:
No matter how strong you are, there's always someone stronger out there.
"The winner is Ray Chu! Thank you to both Goku and Ray Chu for this spectacular match! We'll take a short break; the final match of this World Martial Arts Tournament will begin in half an hour!"
As the matches paused, everyone gathered together once again.
"Whew! You both were amazing! Even someone like me, who doesn't get martial arts, was nervous the whole time," Bulma said happily to Ray Chu and Goku.
"Haha! Next time, I'll aim even higher!" Goku replied optimistically as always.
Yamcha nervously asked Goku, "Hey, Goku, do you feel anything… strange? Like, how about the moon up there?"
"Wow! It's big and round! Wait, was the moon always round?" Goku shouted excitedly, as if he'd just discovered something amazing.
"The moon's always been round…" Krillin muttered sarcastically. Beside him, Oolong was already whispering to him quietly, having quickly bonded after their recent interactions.
Ignoring their quiet chatter, Ray Chu raised a sign: [Where's Master Roshi?]
Bulma grumbled irritably, "He was here just a second ago, but he disappeared again."
"Probably ran off to the toilet…" someone muttered.
Ray Chu silently nodded, certain that his next opponent would indeed be Master Roshi.
He felt intrigued to finally face off against the world's greatest martial artist.
I'll pretend not to know him during the match…
Time passed quickly, and the bell signaling the final round rang.
Saying goodbye to his friends, Ray Chu returned to the repaired stage, facing Jackie Chun as he climbed up step by step.
"The finals of the World Martial Arts Tournament are finally here! Who will claim the 500,000 zeni prize? Will it be Ray Chu or Jackie Chun? Let's watch and see!"
The moment the fight began, both fighters collided fiercely, neither willing to give an inch. Punches and kicks flew furiously, each showing impeccable martial arts foundations and astonishing battle instincts.
Every second was filled with intense psychological warfare and tactical feints. Their unpredictable strikes, shaped by countless days and nights of rigorous training, became instinctual, pushing their bodies to their absolute limits.
After a fierce but fruitless exchange, it became clear that basic hand-to-hand combat alone couldn't decide the match.
Ray Chu and Jackie Chun simultaneously stepped apart, their gazes meeting like crackling electricity.
Jackie Chun placed his hands behind his back, stretching his waist casually. "Truly a surprising brat. When I was your age, I wasn't nearly this strong."
Ray Chu raised another sign: [Old man, if you don't have other techniques, you can't beat me.]
Jackie Chun shook his head. This kid isn't humble at all. Looks like I have to take this seriously and win at all costs.
"Let me show you the ultimate technique I've practiced for thirty years!" Jackie Chun adopted the same pose Goku had earlier, but this time, the gathered "ki" was far more intense. As his energy surged, the upper half of his clothes ripped apart, revealing powerful muscles and a toned physique.
"[KAME…HAME…HA]!" A blinding flash burst forth, and Jackie Chun thrust his hands forward.
To everyone's astonishment, Jackie Chun unleashed Master Roshi's legendary signature move, the Kamehameha—a massive energy wave as thick as an ancient tree trunk, blasting directly toward Ray Chu.
QUICK ATTACK!
Facing this Kamehameha, several times stronger than Goku's earlier attempt, Ray Chu surged upward, wrapped in electric sparks, leaping into the sky at incredible speed, instantly breaking through the clouds.
"Hah!"
Then something even more astonishing occurred: Jackie Chun suddenly raised his arms, redirecting the already launched Kamehameha upward, curving its trajectory toward Ray Chu.
"Ah! Ray Chu is in danger! In mid-air, he has nowhere to dodge—he's about to face Jackie Chun's ultimate attack head-on!" the announcer shouted rapidly.
Just as everyone believed Ray Chu was about to be struck, he too brought his hands to his waist, rapidly gathering energy before firing his own Kamehameha to counter.
The two massive beams clashed spectacularly, merging in mid-air, exploding into twin meteors that vanished into the distant sky.
Jackie Chun's eye twitched violently. This brat also mastered the Kamehameha—he even held back against Goku earlier.
"Absolutely incredible! After Goku displayed Master Roshi's legendary technique, both Jackie Chun and Ray Chu have also used it! Amazing! Simply amazing! This year's World Martial Arts Tournament is unquestionably the greatest ever—bar none!!"
The announcer roared into the microphone, whipping the crowd into an ecstatic frenzy. Cheers erupted wildly, with even usually reserved martial artists roaring hysterically.
"Never thought I'd be pushed this far. Looks like I have no choice but to use that technique!"
Jackie Chun suddenly closed his eyes briefly, then slowly moved his hands before him, stirring streams of ki that followed his movements, eventually adopting a stance reminiscent of a white crane spreading its wings. Then, in the next instant, his tightly closed eyes snapped open!
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T/N: YESSS KAMEHAMEHA!!! anyway uhhh Master Roshi's power level is 180