Because he trains under Fire Bird, who has zero skill at self-promotion, Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan continues to lack the ingenuity required for major success in the ring. Moreover, the “21” emblazoned on his chest, an insignia to show he was born to be a leader in the 21st century, has become a heavy shackle. Indeed, he’s caved into the pressure and is a mental wreck. Madroneck Fighter, in a show of compassion, invited him to join his gym.