While studying up on his future competition, Baki soon discovers the true terror that is Kaoru Hanayama, a cold-blooded monster bent on the excruciating end of all who stand before him. Hanayama does not use weapons. He is a weapon! And now, events are set in motion that will bring the full might of the killer's colossal strength bearing down on Baki. However, what Baki doesn't realize is Hanayama means to fight this battle to the death! Finally, the answer to all of the build-up culminates in an epic battle between the two gladiators... waged on a very public battleground. Can even the best of Grapplers hope to withstand the flesh-ripping grip of an unstoppable titan like Hanayama?