Despite Zack Lee's unique ability to harness self-loathing as a means to elevate his capabilities, Johan Seong's extensive mastery over multiple martial arts disciplines and his abilities as a Perfect Copy and Invisible Attacks provide him with an insurmountable advantage in this battle. As the fight begins, the crowd is electrified with anticipation. Zack stands with a grim determination, wearing his chain gloves; they're a symbol of his struggle against self-doubt. His eyes hold a flicker of rage as he prepares for a fight that could elevate him past his internal struggles. The bell rings, and Johan moves gracefully, a picture of confidence and strength. His eyes are sharp, scanning Zack for weaknesses. Johan's training has made him a formidable opponent, and he knows that maintaining distance and employing tactical offense will be his best strategy. Zack takes the first step, feeding off his emotional turmoil. He charges forward, attempting a flurry of jabs with his chain gloves. Johan anticipates his movements; he sidesteps with precision and counters with a swift roundhouse kick aimed for Zack's head. However, through sheer instinct, Zack ducks just in time, allowing the kick to breeze past him. "You'll need to do better than that," Johan taunts, a smirk dancing on his lips. Zack grits his teeth, feeling the heat of his emotions boiling within him. “You don’t know anything about struggle!” he yells back, summoning the depths of his despair to channel into his next attack. He lunges forward with surprising speed, his chain gloves slicing the air in an attempt to grapple Johan. But Johan’s experience shines through. He ducks, rolls, and immediately transitions into a wrestling move, flipping Zack onto the ground. The impact resonates through the arena, drawing gasps from the crowd. Johan takes a moment before capitalizing on Zack’s position, hovering above him, poised to attack. “Get up,” Johan commands, clearly enjoying his control over the fight. Zack, fueled by his self-loathing, pushes himself back to his feet, feeling the adrenaline surge with each wave of rage. He channels this energy into a series of dirty boxing moves, which allows him to momentarily gain an edge. Johan is momentarily caught off guard; he hadn’t anticipated Zack’s instinctual techniques. Zack lands a few solid hits, his chain gloves connecting with Johan’s torso, each strike fueled by his internal struggle. “You’re stronger than you look,” Johan admits, momentarily surprised. But then, eyes narrowing, he activates his Perfect Copy ability. “Let’s see how long you can keep this up,” he says as he begins to mirror Zack's dirty boxing style with remarkable accuracy, morphing his own attacks to counter every move Zack attempts. Feeling the shift in momentum, Zack’s heart races. He can sense that Johan is copying him, and with each move, he becomes increasingly frustrated. “Stop copying me! Fight me for real!” he screams, swinging wildly in a desperate attempt to shake Johan off. The crowd is enamored, fully engaged in the unfolding drama. Johan, maintaining perfect form, counters with fluidity, striking right back at Zack. Each punch lands with precision, and his invisible attacks begin to overwhelm Zack. Johan's movements become a blur, and suddenly it appears as though he’s attacking from all angles, sending Zack reeling back. “You wanted real—this is real,” Johan replies, his tone calm, almost condescending. Zack stumbles, struggling to find his footing amidst Johan’s relentless assault. He tries to channel his self-loathing into a final burst of energy. “Heat Mode!” he shouts, feeling rage, sadness, and hatred blend into a fierce wave of determination, his chain gloves glowing ominously. But Johan is prepared. He anticipates the activation and redoubles his efforts. With a speed unmatched, Johan closes in and unleashes a barrage of martial arts attacks, striking with a series of kicks and punches that turn the arena into a whirlwind of movement. Zack tries to keep up, his instincts pushing him to counter, but Johan’s invisible attacks catch him off-guard, hitting him in every vulnerable spot. Zack falls back, desperation clawing at him. “Why do you fight?” Johan asks mid-attack, his voice cutting through Zack’s haze of frustration. “You can’t escape yourself by beating me.” “Because… I need to prove something to myself!” Zack bellows, summoning what little drive he has left. He surges forward one last time, launching an all-out attack, driven by his emotions. Johan, however, merely glances at Zack with pity as he easily sidesteps, allowing Zack’s final assault to crash against a nearby pillar, sending debris flying into the crowd, who gasps in horror. “Self-loathing won’t win fights,” Johan states, as he moves behind Zack and executes a perfectly timed Aikido maneuver that traps Zack in a hold. “But skill, confidence, and training will.” Zack struggles momentarily, but Johan’s Perfect Body strength proves more than sufficient as he leans back, successfully pinning Zack to the ground with his knees pressed against Zack’s shoulders. The crowd erupts into a cacophony, filled with disbelief and admiration. “Enough,” Johan says, looking down at his defeated opponent. “It’s time to accept who you are or you’ll never be a winner.” With that, the fight concludes. Zack, breathless and aching, recognizes the bitter truth in Johan’s words. As the crowd cheers for Johan’s unmatched skill, Zack knows he will need to confront his inner demons if he ever hopes to truly win. Final Thoughts: Johan’s combination of skill mastery, physical perfection, and strategicial execution ultimately led him to victory. Zack’s potential was overshadowed by his emotional turmoil, making this battle a stark reminder of the importance of self-acceptance in the face of adversity.