Ep. 79: Ryoga becomes the strongest after a hermit uses martial arts calligraphy to grant him immense power.

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Ryoga shares his food with an old hermit, who repays him by using a martial arts calligraphy technique to make him the strongest man in the world. This transformation permanently etches the mark of the gods onto Ryoga's stomach. Seeking to remove this divine mark, Ryoga attempts to lose a match, believing that defeat will cause the symbol to disappear. The narrative focuses on his efforts to achieve this outcome despite his overwhelming strength, highlighting the consequences of the hermit's gift and Ryoga's desire to return to his previous state.