Ryoma Takeda was once a rising star in the ring, an Interhigh champion, a golden boy with fists of promise. But one bitter loss on his pro debut shattered his confidence. A freak accident soon after stole his leg.

His career vanished. His fiancée left him. And all he had left were reruns of that one damn fight… and a hundred different regrets.

Then, just as he hits rock bottom, fate does the unthinkable. He wakes up ten years in the past, on the very night of his first professional match.

But this time, something’s different.

[System Initialized: Vision Grid Active]
“Your eyes see the truth beneath motion. Use it well.”

Armed with the Vision Grid System, a combat-assist module that turns his visual perception into tactical mastery, Ryoma now has a second chance.

To fix his mistakes.
To chase the career he lost.
To protect the mother he failed.
And to prove to the woman who left… that she let go of someone she’ll never replace.

But boxing isn't just a sport. It's war of bodies, of minds, of hearts.

And Ryoma Takeda is done losing.

And the crowd feels it too. The cheers die into a murmur, then into silence. A few voices break out, pleading.


In the stands, Kaede clutches the edge of the chair, her chest tight. She remembers Ryoma's words before this night, how he didn't want her to come, how he didn't want her to see this side of him.


But now she sees it. And it terrifies her.


Beside her, Aemi goes still. The fear on Kaede's face cuts into her. She feels a pang of sympathy as she realizes Kaede isn't just afraid of Ryoma hurting Kanzaki. She's afraid of losing the boy she loves to something darker, something she may not be able to accept.


Kaede's throat burns, trembling with desperation.


Chapter 86 - A King Without Mercy