[The true battle commences now...]
[Katakuri bellowed furiously, charging towards Luffy!]
[And Luffy, determined, met Katakuri head-on...]
[In that instant, their fists clashed once more!]
[A surge of immense power and haki emanated in all directions, causing powerful ripples!]
[Yet, in the contest of strength, it was evident...]
[Katakuri held the upper hand!]
[So without a doubt, Luffy was sent reeling after barely lasting three seconds!]
[Katakuri, seizing the advantage, pressed on, delivering another punishing blow to Luffy.]
[But to his surprise, Luffy, on the brink of collapse, suddenly steadied himself.]
[His unconventional resilience allowed him to rise mid-air once more.]
[Capitalizing on this opening, he struck Katakuri from an unexpected angle...]
[His fist, enveloped in armament haki, struck Katakuri, sending him back, bloodied and stunned!]
[At this moment...]
[Katakuri grinned, his excitement palpable even amidst the pain.]
["Impressive, Straw Hat... You truly live up to your reputation!]
["Your strength is formidable indeed..."]
[With that, Katakuri launched another assault!]
[Empowered by the Mochi Mochi Fruit, he wielded abilities beyond imagination.]
[He conjured balls of sticky rice into the air, each imbued with armament haki.]
[Even the barrage of spikes they unleashed resembled a relentless volley from a machine gun!]
[Forced into a defensive dance, Luffy evaded and evaded...]
[Until, finally, he halted, realizing his current state was insufficient to overcome this formidable foe!]
[Katakuri stood as the most daunting adversary he'd faced, second only to the Yonko themselves!]
[There was only one recourse...]
[Luffy raised his finger, signaling the activation of his Gear 4.]
[Seeing this, Katakuri sneered, "Are you resorting to that form incapable of defeating me again?"...]
[However, his demeanor shifted swiftly, as his future sight and observation haki revealed...]
[This was not the Gear 4 mode he had foreseen!]
[In that moment, Luffy too was consumed by resolve...]
["Gear 4... Snake Man!!!"]
As the scene unfolded, the audience around the world found themselves collectively stunned. Snake Man transformation?
Luffy had actually unlocked a new form?
Wow... this is truly unexpected!
You see, whether it's Second Gear, Third Gear, or Gear 4!
Whenever Luffy reveals a new form, it comes with a distinct increase in combat prowess!
Even though he's still in Gear 4, this so-called Snake Man form was entirely novel to countless viewers!
This was a battle, and Luffy was unleashing it for the very first time!
For a moment, anticipation surged among the masses, eager to witness the surprises Luffy's new form would unveil.
[Then, as his arm extended and swung]
[His appearance underwent a rapid transformation!]
[His hair spiked up, and his eyes took on a shadowy hue]
[His limbs, even his chest, were enveloped in the aura of Haki!]
[His muscles exuded tremendous strength, radiating sheer force!]
[If one were to distinguish it from his standard Gear 4, this would be Luffy's new Flying Seventh...]
[Not as bulky as Gear 4, yet still exuding remarkable dominance!]
[It truly lived up to its name, resembling a serpent poised to strike, teeming with peril!]
Among the ranks of the Red-Haired Pirates...
"Gear 4... Snake Man form?"
Shanks and his crew were dumbfounded. They never imagined Luffy could possess such a form!
As the paramount figures of the sea, they could discern that Luffy, at this very moment, exuded an aura and strength wholly distinct from before!
"Didn't see that coming..."
"After all these years, Luffy's mastery over the Rubber Fruit has reached this level?"
"Luffy... continues to astound!"
At that instant, Shanks smiled, realizing he had underestimated Luffy initially.
This lad was a constant source of miracles, from start to finish.
Initially, Shanks had assumed Katakuri would prevail over Luffy, given the circumstances.
But now, it appeared the battle was far from decided.
The outcome remained uncertain...
Within the hallowed halls of the Navy Headquarters...
"Luffy!"
Garp couldn't contain his excitement upon witnessing Luffy's new form!
Of all the individuals fretting over Luffy's safety, none surpassed Garp in concern!
But now, witnessing Luffy unveil a new form directly, the exhilaration and thrill of one's own strength undergoing earth-shaking changes were simply beyond words!
"Come on, you brat, send the enemy flying!"
"Hahaha..."
As Garp cheered enthusiastically in the foreground, Akainu's countenance behind him appeared less than pleased...
He and Garp were complete opposites.
As the one who desired Luffy's demise the most, it was unthinkable for him to be anything but thrilled when faced with crisis.
Yet now, Akainu's visage remained so impassive it was difficult to discern any emotion!
No matter how he tried, he couldn't fathom why this boy was so audacious.
A new form, really?
How had he not succumbed after enduring such prolonged beatings and severe injuries?
He seemed as resilient as an invincible cockroach, utterly outrageous!
Damn it.
[At this juncture, the scene continues to unfold…]
[When Katakuri beheld Luffy's new form, he was momentarily stunned!]
[But soon, an excited grin spread across his face…]
["Impressive, Straw Hat Boy, you are truly a worthy adversary!"]
["You never cease to amaze!"]
["Let us give it our all and determine who emerges victorious!!!"]
[With that declaration, Katakuri charged forth without hesitation!]
[He was eager to test the extent of Luffy's newfound power!]
[It had been many years since he encountered such a formidable opponent. He was genuinely thrilled…]
[But it was evident that Luffy's combat prowess at this moment was vastly different from before.]
[All he saw was Katakuri, incredibly swift, closing the distance in an instant!]
[Yet Luffy remained unfazed!]
["Rubber... big snake cannon!"]
Cheers erupted.
[The fist launched from Luffy's hand, the technique akin to his usual Gear 4.]
[However, both its speed and force surpassed anything seen in his normal state!]
[Even with his future sight, Katakuri was unable to evade at such speed, receiving the blow head-on!]
[What was even more astounding was]
[With just one strike, Katakuri was left reeling, thoroughly battered and bewildered!]
[After regaining his footing, Katakuri's eyes sparkled with a fervor unseen before!]
["Impressive. Your combat prowess exceeds my wildest expectations…"]
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