Liu Longxiang, a world champion Chinese gymnast crowned in the previous year’s global competition, engages in a high-stakes joint training camp bridging Japanese and Chinese athletes. His technical mastery and Olympic pedigree as an internationally recognized elite athlete draw sharp contrasts with rivals like Tetsuo Minamino, the brash "Bandana Prince," while his exchanges with protagonist Jotaro Aragaki underscore the camp’s collaborative yet competitive spirit. As a reigning titan in the sport, his dominance over Tetsuo amplifies the tension between the two national teams, framing him as both a benchmark for excellence and a catalyst for cross-cultural friction during the training arc. His narrative function centers on embodying the pinnacle of gymnastics prowess while navigating the intricate rivalries and alliances that define the international athletic arena.