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About chapter 114, it is setting pace for the upcoming chapters. Riko will indeed be a really difficult opponent. All the big moves against him may end up inflicting no damage. Anyone thinks Kinzaki Gensai may taught a technique or two to Iori? I am not going to overlook the possibility that Gama may surprise Riko as well.