"Um!? "
"Luffy's on his feet again?"
Zoro, Kidd, and Law found themselves helpless as Kaido's impending strike loomed over them.
Witnessing Luffy rise once more left everyone in the crowd dumbfounded.
Hadn't Luffy just been pummeled? Wasn't he knocked senseless by Kaido's blow?
So why was he suddenly standing tall again?
The lad's resilience is something else, isn't it?
Though everyone's well aware of Luffy's stubborn streak, this seems beyond even his usual tenacity.
Ah, the indomitable Luffy, taking a hit that would flatten most, yet here he is, back on his feet in mere moments. His vitality's truly something to behold...
Even though seeing Luffy rise again disappointed some and surprised many, it was a moment of salvation for those in dire straits.
His stand-up act disguised a rescue mission for Zoro, Law, and the rest.
And it once more threw the battle's outcome into uncertainty.
The audience, sensing Luffy's renewed struggle, found their hope reignited.
In their hearts, they cheered him on, praying for him to muster even greater strength and bring down Kaido...
["I get it!" Luffy stood tall once more, his body bearing the marks of battle, yet his face alive with excitement and confidence!]
[Because in that clash just now, even amidst his unconsciousness, he gleaned a crucial insight...]
[That it's not just about coating his attacks in Armament Haki; it's about piercing through, bypassing Kaido's defense.]
[Even the seemingly impenetrable Armanent Haki can be attacked...]
[If you can harness your dominating energy more effectively and merge it with your attacks, you can unleash unimaginable power.]
[This is why attacks from both himself and others fail to hurt Kaido; however, a formidable figure like Kaido, at the Yonko level, can inflict unimaginable damage on his opponents with just one strike!]
[At this moment, Luffy realized that Kaido's attacks were infused with Armanent Haki, and this truth dawned upon me completely!]
[Luffy instinctively threw a punch, feeling a surge of force enveloping his hand.]
[Although the punch hadn't yet made contact with Kaido, its impact had already penetrated his body.]
[In an instant, immense damage erupted within Kaido, causing him to stagger back a few steps.]
[Seizing the opportunity, Luffy leaped into the air, launching another assault.]
[Each punch was imbued with dominating energy, striking Kaido without physically touching him, as if the damage had already been inflicted!]
[In just a dozen punches, Kaido was left somewhat embarrassed, the inflicted damage far surpassing that of their previous skirmish....]
[Kaido regarded Luffy with a hint of surprise.]
[Although Luffy had previously mastered Infusion, both its power and proficiency were nowhere near their current levels.]
[What's more, the previous punch wasn't just infused with Armament Haki, but also Conqueror's Haki....]
[Despite Luffy's rapid growth in just a few minutes, Kaido still regarded him with disdain.]
[He even offered a begrudging praise.]
["Impressive. There are few in the entire sea who can control their Armanent Haki to this extent!"]
["Straw Hat, you've ascended to the ranks of the sea's top powerhouse!"]
["But even so... your future is bleak."]
["By daring to set foot on Onigashima, you've sealed your fate – death!"]
As the live broadcast aired... countless viewers couldn't help but get excited at the sight of this scene.
Sure enough, Luffy had undergone a tremendous transformation upon waking up again.
Throughout, Luffy had been nothing short of astounding. His resilience knew no bounds, matched only by his extraordinary aptitude for learning.
However, after being briefly knocked unconscious, Luffy emerged with renewed vigor. His subsequent attack was more fearsome than ever before!
Even Kaido found himself taken aback. He was genuinely shocked!
A wave of cheers erupted from the spectators, rallying behind Luffy...
Simultaneously, figures of great renown within the seas, including Whitebeard, Garp, Sengoku, Dragon, Shanks, and others, witnessed the spectacle. They too were stunned to the core!
They understood all too well that Luffy's growth persisted in battle, his rate of learning simply astonishing!
As Kaido had remarked, mastering the Infusion alone was sufficient to elevate him into the ranks of the sea's mightiest!
Across the world, this technique remained the domain of a select few.
Yet, Luffy comprehended it amidst combat, seamlessly integrating it into his arsenal!
The sheer speed of his comprehension and growth was nothing short of astounding.
Even those like Garp and Shanks, who fervently desired Luffy's victory, couldn't contain their joy.
Even those indifferent to Luffy, mere strangers in the grand scheme, couldn't help but silently applaud him.
Likewise, earning praise from Kaido, a sworn enemy, was undoubtedly a first in many years!
Kaido's acknowledgment affirmed that Luffy could rightfully claim a place among the sea's elite, among the truly formidable!
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