#HajimenoIppo ch976: this has set up an epic grudge match, I just hope Kimura's up for it. #manga 

Thus concludes this arc, I suppose. Despite what little hard fought
glory was won during the tournament, the lasting impression is going
to be this brutal humiliation of Aoki by that Iga jerk and that sleeze
ball Marron. I sure do wish Takamura could settle it, but this will
be more dramatic and entertaining.