Hanayama Kaoru has two signature moves: Yakuza Punch or Destructive Force, and Vice Grip – both incredibly strong. Kaoru usually wears glasses when he is not fighting and is almost always in his white suit. He also wears a blue undershirt and purple (later white) tie. He had an infamous showdown with the convict Spec, who manages to place a handful of bullets into Hanayama's mouth and slam it shut, causing them to explode his cheeks which creates two large holes on Hanayama's face and exposing a part of his jaw muscles. Although Hanayama won the battle, he wears a facemask for most of the series. His appearance has almost not changed in the five-year gap.

Sikorsky faces Gaia in the underground arena in front of an audience. Gaia's unorthodox fighting method slowly wears out the ruthless Russian killer who finally admits defeat and asked for mercy. On the other hand, Izou Motobe confronts Ryuukou Yanagi.A genius of Chinese kenpo, Kaioh Retsu is the superior fighter, but Kaioh Jyaku's dirty techniques and tactical prowess make him a formidable foe. Mohammad Ali Jr proposes to Kozue Matsumoto, who's dumbfounded. To prove he's a better man than Baki Hanma, Ali Jr challenges the elderly aikido master Goki Shibukawa and Doppo Orochi. Any fan of the popular anime series Baki Hanma knows that the title character is one of the strongest people in the world. Hanayama Kaoru is no slouch either, but when it comes to raw strength, Baki definitely has the upper hand.

Known as the pinnacle master of Chinese martial arts, Kaioh Retsu displays his masterful use of weaponry against a fully armed Hector Doyle.Mohammad Ali Jr tests a battle-eager Yujiro Hanma. Even though he's been poisoned, Kaioh Retsu enters Baki Hanma into the Great Chinese Tournament in China. Hanayama is a powerful fighter, but his low speed is often his undoing. Speed-oriented fighters like Baki have been able to take advantage of this weakness and defeat him. While Hanayama may have brute strength on his side, Baki has years of training and experience. He is a seasoned fighter who has fought some of the strongest opponents in the world. With all of these factors working in his favor, there is no way that Hanayama could ever hope to defeat Baki. FAQ Can Yujiro beat Hanayama?