In the busy city of Nova, where the rich ruled everything, underground fights were the real way to show power. The fighters were feared. Some were legends, others like ghosts. One man’s name struck fear into everyone: Kai “The Beast” Asura.

Kai was known for his brutal fighting style. He was lean and muscular, with dark hair that often covered half his face, and his eyes burned with intensity. His most feared move was the Advance. When he used it, his speed and strength grew so much that no one could stand against him. But every time he used it, it hurt his body, taking him closer to death.

Kai didn’t fight for money or fame like the others. He fought because he had no other choice. He grew up in the slums, abandoned as a kid. Fighting was the only thing he knew.

And now, after years of being undefeated, his final battle was coming.

THE CHALLENGE

The city was filled with whispers. A shadowy group had set up the biggest tournament ever—the Grand Throne. The strongest fighters from around the world would compete. The winner would control the underground world.

Kai didn’t care about power or control, but when he got the invitation, he couldn’t ignore it. This fight was different. It promised something more—answers about his past and the dark experiments that gave him his deadly strength.

But there was a cost. The Advance was damaging his body. Doctors warned that one more full use could be the end.

Still, Kai wasn’t the type to walk away from a challenge.

THE ARENA

The Grand Throne tournament was held deep in the city’s heart. The arena was dark, lit by cold lights. As the crowd cheered, fighters stepped into the ring. Each one was a monster, feared by many. But when Kai walked in, silence fell. His presence was like a storm about to hit.

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His opponent: Hannya. A man who looked more like a demon than a human, covered in scars and muscle. He was the strongest fighter there, and he wanted to prove it.

THE FIGHT

The bell rang.

Hannya attacked first, his fist crashing toward Kai like a hammer. Kai dodged easily, his movements calm and sharp. He stayed in his stance, focusing on every move. But his body was getting weaker with each passing second.

The fight was brutal. Hannya’s power was insane, every punch causing the ground to crack. Kai blocked and countered, his strikes landing with precision.

But Hannya wouldn’t go down. His strength seemed endless, and with every hit, he only grew more dangerous.

Kai was running out of options. He knew what he had to do.

He activated the Advance.

THE BEAST UNLEASHED

Kai’s eyes turned red. His muscles swelled, and his speed became inhuman. In a flash, he was on Hannya, landing blow after blow. The crowd gasped as Hannya stumbled, clearly caught off guard.

Each punch hit harder than the last. Kai’s fists were like bullets, breaking through Hannya’s defenses. The demon-like man staggered, blood dripping from his mouth.

Kai’s body was screaming in pain, but he couldn’t stop now. He had to end it. With one last burst of strength, he raised his fist for the final blow.

But then, his body gave out.

THE END OF KAI

Kai dropped to his knees. His chest was tight, and his vision blurred. He had pushed too far.

Hannya, barely standing, grinned through bloody teeth. “You couldn’t handle it, could you?”

Kai didn’t answer. He couldn’t. His body had finally betrayed him.

As the crowd watched in shock, Kai collapsed. The noise of the arena faded, and all he could see was the night sky through the cracks above.

In his final moments, Kai wasn’t thinking about the fights or the fame. He thought of the life he never had, the family he never knew. But there was no regret. He had lived the way he fought—on his own terms.

And now, he could rest.