The crowd roared as Tiger's opponent, Yumi Goldin, removed his hoodie, revealing his imposing physique. Yumi's muscles bulged, yet somehow remained sleek and compact, defying human proportions. As the referee announced his name, Yumi's skin and muscles transformed into gleaming gold and diamond, radiating an intense light that bordered on blinding.
Tiger, unfazed, grinned lazily. "Let's get this over with. No need to show off, Yumi."
He stretched, his movements fluid and relaxed. "Those muscles of yours? Repulsive. Thanks for blinding me, though. Saves me from the ugly sight."
Yumi charged, fueled by rage, the moment the whistle sounded. Tiger dodged effortlessly, jumping back to create distance. Yumi hurled his blade, aiming for Tiger's neck, but Tiger caught it with ease and flicked it away like a nuisance.
"Go ahead, little baby. Fetch your toy from outside the ring," Tiger taunted.
Yumi's face contorted in fury. "Fool! I don't need that blade! My fists can shatter walls and crush buildings with a single blow!"
He boasted of his incredible strength, claiming to lift ships and aircraft with one hand, and possessing invisible diamond muscles impervious to tanks.
Tiger's annoyance grew. "All that bragging about strength, yet you can't even catch me!"
As he spoke, yellow lightning enveloped him, and he vanished, reappearing behind Yumi in the blink of an eye.
"This is the end, Yumi Goldin. Your diamond skin and muscles mean nothing. I'll crush you!"
Tiger's punch sent shockwaves through the stadium, shattering Yumi's golden armor and cracking his diamond muscles. The crowd gasped, witnessing the first-ever bloodshed from the legendary Goldin race.
Yumi screamed, his pride shattered along with his body.
Tiger stood over him, victorious. "Call the toughest Goldins. I'll break them all, just like you."
With a clenched fist infused with yellow lightning, Tiger delivered the final blow, sending Yumi crashing unconscious to the ground. The ring collapsed, and the dust settled, revealing Tiger's triumphant figure.
The crowd rose, awestruck by the display of power. Tiger walked away, the victor of one of five matches.
End chapter 5