Natsu Tanimoto "hermit" vs Takeda

Kenichi's closest frenemies fight each other.

Who wins?

Hmm, kind of tough to say. Both are very stubborn and skilled in their respective styles, especially EoS of course.

That being said, I'm leaning towards Tanimoto due to his particular skillset and strength of will.

Tanimoto has more impressive showings since he defeated a random Yomi, Sieg and Berserker. Takeda's most impressive showing was beating a blind kid lol.

Originally posted by AuraAngel
Tanimoto has more impressive showings since he defeated a random Yomi, Sieg and Berserker. Takeda's most impressive showing was beating a blind kid lol.

So true. 🙂

Takeda seemed to drop the Ryuusei Seikuken and Mubyoshi derivitive as well.

It's a shame Hermit was so neglected late series, and his best win's happened off panel, though. From his training, it was implied there were big plans for him... At the least, a good rematch with Kenichi. But it never happened.

Agreed. Guess the editors of the magazine wanted the author to hurry up and finish or something.