~BOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!~
The impact of their fists colliding shook the very foundation of the cavern, causing a shockwave that reverberated throughout the massive space.
"G-ghik!" Endo groaned, feeling an odd sensation permeate his arm.
The young man's punch wasn't merely a counter. No… it was different.
This was a devastating attack in its own right.
"Gaaaark!"
A strangled gasp escaped Endo's lips as the horrifying reality of what had just transpired dawned on him.
His reinforced arm, which had once crushed skulls and shattered bones, was gone, severed from his body.
It wasn't just gone, it was crushed into an unrecognizable mess, a gruesome reminder of the young man's overwhelming power.
"Guaaaarrhhhh!"
Pain seared through Endo's body, white-hot and blinding, but he barely had time to process the loss.
Another attack from the young man was already heading his way. The grin had faded from the young man's face, replaced by a chillingly serious expression.
'A-ahh…'