Another match came to an end. While the reporters were once again left out in the cold, the audience thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle.
As for the commentator, she was left with a bellyful of grievances and nowhere to vent them.
It was rare for a match to have several minutes of intense back-and-forth, but the exchanges between Law and Uvogin were too fast and chaotic for her to keep up with. After a few comments, she was left with nothing more to say.
Once the match ended, Law and Nobunaga headed to the registration desk to apply for their next match, which was scheduled for the following day.
An hour later, the public received the news and found it hard to believe.
'Back-to-back matches?'
In any case, tomorrow would be another match for Law, and his fans naturally wouldn't miss it. The only question was how long Law could keep up this pace.
If possible, Law hoped to arrange a match every day so he could earn the right to challenge a Floor Master as soon as possible.
…
The next day, at 3 PM.
Law once again stepped onto the ring, and this time, he brought Shin with him.
Just as Uvogin loved hand-to-hand combat, Nobunaga used a sword, so Law would fight him with his own sword.
Ever since learning that Kuro could store Shin, Law had entrusted the sword to him, allowing him to summon it whenever he needed. (T/N: I changed Black Cat's name to Kuro, since I felt it's better.)
However, he didn't retrieve Shin in front of everyone. Instead, he summoned it before stepping onto the stage.
The venue was once again packed to the brim. Seeing Law bring a sword to the stage for the first time, the fans who had been following him were surprised.
The match began quickly, with Nobunaga taking the initiative and pressing Law with a flurry of sword strikes. However, Law defended against the onslaught with solid, fundamental swordsmanship.
Because he was worried about damaging Nobunaga's sword again, Law didn't use God Hand, and also switched Shin to its 'blunt' mode.
For a while, the ring was filled with flashes of steel.
Nobunaga's swordplay was like a winter storm, chaotic and unpredictable, yet omnipresent. If the assault continued for too long, it would be easy to get caught up in its rhythm.
Unfortunately for Nobunaga, Law's defense was impenetrable. From every angle, Law appeared calm and composed.
Soon, Law disrupted Nobunaga's rhythm with his superior Nen Techniques. Seizing the opportunity, he drove his sword forward, stopping it just short of Nobunaga's neck, securing his victory.
Losing so quickly left Nobunaga feeling dejected, but there was nothing he could do. After all, his opponent was Law.
He had thought that he and Uvogin had made significant progress over the past year or two, but who would have thought that they were still far behind Law.
After winning the match against Nobunaga, Law applied for another match. To his surprise, the notification for his next match came quickly, and it was scheduled for the next afternoon.
Previously, Law had waited a long time before being matched with Rester.
Uvogin and Nobunaga had sought him out, which is why he managed to secure consecutive victories.
After these matches, Law thought he would have to wait for a while before he could be paired with another opponent, but unexpectedly, an opponent was arranged almost immediately, which was exactly what he wanted.
In fact, the opponent for this match had seen Law fight three times in quick succession, and since their own preparation period nearing its end, they decided to challenge Law.
There are many contestants like this in the 200th floor.
Hearing that Law's next match would be held the next day, the fans' initial reactions of surprise, excitement, and delight had now turned into numbness.
Although the reporters hadn't managed to interview Law, it didn't stop them from continuing to hype him up. When the day came for Law to fall, they would have plenty of material to write about.
The next day, the match began once again, and within ten seconds, it was over, with Law KOing his opponent.
The commentator who had been covering Law's matches was speechless. Even though her job had become easier, she wasn't happy about it. She was not even given the chance to earn her keep!
After winning this match, Law secured his fifth victory. The good news was that his sixth match was also scheduled for the next day.
The next day, Law once again KO'd his opponent, securing his sixth victory. He was now only four wins away from earning the right to challenge a Floor Master.
However, after this match, no opponent was arranged immediately.
Even so, Law had already set multiple records in Heavens Arena, and the betting odds for him had become extremely low. While the chance of winning was almost guaranteed, the returns were minimal.
Betting 100 Jenny would yield less than 10 Jenny in profit, but the audience still considered it a sure win. Even with the low returns, they continued to bet on Law every time he fought.
After securing his sixth victory, Law waited a week before being matched with another opponent. As expected, he KO'd his opponent and claimed his seventh victory.
From then on, matches were arranged every four or five days. By mid-April, Law had finally secured nine victories, leaving him just one win away from earning the right to challenge a Floor Master.
There are only a handful of participants who have won nine matches in a perfect record, but none had done so as effortlessly as Law, who completely disregarded the crucial 90-day preparation period and jumped from one match to the next without pause.
Although Law hadn't yet secured his tenth victory, the reporters had already hyped him up as the next Floor Master. Fans who had been following Law closely shared the same sentiment.
Once he secured ten victories, he could choose the Floor Master he deemed easiest to defeat. Among the dozens of Floor Masters, there was bound to be one who was the weakest… or at least the most vulnerable.
Compared to Law's ease, Buhara and the others had a much harder time, and they had all lost to other participants.
While Law could end each of his matches quickly, there were still strong fighters among the participants on the 200th floor. They simply didn't want to clash with Law head-on.
Any participant aiming to challenge a Floor Master would inevitably encounter tough opponents before securing ten victories. Losing a match was a normal part of the process.
On this day, the notification for Law's next match finally arrived. It was scheduled for April 18th at 4 PM, and his opponent is… Hisoka.
When he saw the notification, Law wasn't surprised. After all, what is supposed to happen will eventually happen.
Ever since they met on the first floor that day, Hisoka seemed to have vanished without a trace.
Law hadn't gone out of his way to track Hisoka's movements, but he had always felt that Hisoka would eventually come for him.
Fighting strong opponents was the embodiment of Hisoka's desires.
…
April 18th, 4 PM.
After a six-day break, Law once again stepped onto the ring. As long as he won this game, he would earn the right to challenge Atomu, reversing the roles from their encounter in the tomb over a year ago.
The tenth match, the tenth victory!
Law walked onto the stage empty-handed. Hisoka stood on the other side, his narrow eyes fixed intently on Law. In that moment, it seemed like Law was the only thing in Hisoka's eyes.
The referee kept the two fighters at a distance and then prepared to announce the start of the match.
At that moment, Law looked at Hisoka and suddenly said, "Let's make this a death match."
Hisoka raised his eyebrows, but he did not respond immediately.
The commentator exclaimed in surprise: "Law has actually proposed a death match! If Hisoka agrees, this match will become a fight to the death, and only one person can survive. As the opponent's death will be the condition for victory!"
After a moment, Hisoka pinched his chin and smiled, "No~"
Hearing this, Law was stunned.
'He actually refuses...'