"Boy, you're quite skilled, but I am Shiki, the Golden Lion!"
Despite Shiki being much weaker than in his prime, he still deemed himself capable enough to handle a young challenger, even one with impressive talent.
"Lion, Black Coffin!"
Earth surged from all directions, ensnaring Arthur and forming a black structure that quickly compressed under Shiki's command.
However, it proved ineffective against Arthur, whose Thunder Fruit powers granted exceptional speed.
Frowning slightly, Shiki adjusted his tactics and pace.
"Lion, Earth Coiling!"
"Lion, Earth Coiling, Govern Place!"
Manifestations of earth and sea transformed into lions, relentlessly assaulting Arthur.
Simultaneously, Shiki unleashed a few sword skills with his legs.
"Lion Majesty, Sword Wave!"
"Lion Majesty, Thousand Slice Valley!"
"Lion Majesty, Chaotic Blade Lock!"
The sequence of attacks was intricate and diverse, each move complementing the other seamlessly.
Even Arthur found it challenging to keep up, unable to use elementalization to dodge all these physical assaults. One of his goals in this battle was to push himself beyond limits.
"Damn, this kid's got some serious strength. Thunder Fruit is a real headache. Even in my prime, taking him down would be a daunting task," Shiki muttered, his gaze fixed on the resilient boy below.
Eventually, Arthur grew weary of evading. Dodging alone didn't offer much progress for someone with lightning speed like him. Fortunately, Shiki also seemed ready to shift tactics.
"Thunder God, God form Transcendence!"
This state involved compressing a portion of the body's energy, further condensing thunder and lightning while fortifying the body. However, it was crucial not to overextend, as forcibly compressing lightning into the body without elementalization could strain the body.
Arthur's current limit was compressing 20 million volts into his body, a fraction of his potential. If he could integrate all 200 million volts and maintain this state continuously, his physical prowess would rival three Admirals combined. Such mastery would grant him control over vast lightning forces, making him a formidable force indeed.
If, in the future, Arthur could effortlessly contain all his developed electric currents within his body or sustain the God form Transcendence for extended periods, then he would truly ascend to godlike status.
The compression caused Arthur's body to shrink from thirty meters to twenty-five meters in his Thor state.
"Electromagnetic Field, Shock Wave!" Arthur initiated high-frequency vibrations across a two-kilometer radius, akin to an attack from advanced technology.
Shiki's expression shifted drastically within the domain as he endured the internal vibrations, using Armament Haki to mitigate physical damage. However, the vibrations affected his brain through his antenna, causing severe discomfort.
"Furious! Armament, Lion Majesty: Thousand Slice Valley!"
This time, Shiki's slash was bolstered with Armament Haki. As Arthur attempted to evade after forcing Shiki to retreat, he found his escape path blocked by the enhanced attack.
Reacting swiftly, Arthur also coated his attack with Armament Haki. "Armament Haki, 100 million volts: Thunderstorm!"
The clash, infused with Armament Haki, unleashed a devastating force, ravaging the surrounding three-kilometer area. Deep sword marks scarred the earth, and pits steamed with red-hot lava.
The intensity of the battle left the landscape battered and scorched, a testament to the incredible power unleashed by both combatants.
"Lion Majesty, Sword Wave Armament!"
"One hundred million volts, Sky Splitter!"
Both sides unleashed attacks and defenses infused with Armament Haki, bearing immense strain due to the heightened power. The comparison was drawn to the legendary clash between Aokiji and Akainu, who could battle for days with such enhancements.
The reluctance to employ Armament Haki from the start stemmed from its energy-draining nature. It was a strategic choice for both Shiki and Arthur, reserved for critical moments to conserve energy.
Their exchange of powerful techniques continued for over half an hour, leaving them both panting but unwavering.
"Boy, I underestimated you, but luck won't favor you for long!" Shiki's admiration for Arthur was evident, reflecting his high regard for talent.
Arthur retorted, "Same here. Didn't expect your old lion to still have some bite left."
"Lion, Trembling Earth Coiling!"
"Three hundred million volts, Thunderous Fury!"
The battle intensified as both sides pushed their limits, unleashing devastating attacks fueled by determination and power.
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