The sun began to set, painting the sky in shades of orange and red as the battlefield prepared for another epic confrontation. The crowd was buzzing with anticipation, knowing that this clash between Throk, the Solar Warrior, and Gronnak, the Metal Giant, would be a true spectacle of raw strength and spiritual skill. The announcer stepped into the center of the arena, his voice echoing across the venue.
- Announcer: "Ladies and gentlemen, the next battle of the quarterfinals is about to begin! On one side, we have Throk, the Solar Warrior, whose power rises with the light of day! And on the other, Gronnak, the Metal Giant, wielder of the legendary Spiritual Skill, Genesis!"
Throk entered the arena, feeling the sun's energy gradually wane as twilight took over the sky. He knew his solar techniques would be weakened, but that did not deter him. On the opposite side, Gronnak, an imposing giant, made his entrance, his presence exuding respect and strength.
The battle began with Throk moving swiftly, launching his Jawbreaker technique—a direct, powerful strike aimed at destabilizing the giant. Gronnak, employing his Iron Wall ability, raised a barrier of pure metal from the ground, effortlessly blocking Throk's attack.
Throk pulled back momentarily, assessing the situation. With the sun setting, he decided to unleash a portion of his power, activating Eternal Sun to deal damage to the giant. His body radiated a golden aura in his solar form, and he fired the Solar Prominence, a concentrated beam of solar energy. However, what would have been a devastating attack at noon was significantly weakened by the twilight. Gronnak withstood the strike using a metal barrier that absorbed most of the impact.
In response, Gronnak countered with Metalstorm, a whirlwind of razor-sharp metal fragments that surged toward Throk. The Solar Warrior used his agility to evade the attack, though some fragments grazed his skin, leaving shallow cuts—a testament to the precision and power behind Gronnak's assault.
Throk attempted to channel his Rage, a technique that granted him additional strength by drawing on his fury. However, he found it difficult to summon anger. Gronnak's calm and honorable demeanor in battle prevented Throk from succumbing to the rage that fueled his true self.
- Throk: "Damn it, I can't get angry at a guy like this. If I can't, I won't be my true self." — Throk muttered to himself, frustrated by his inability to unlock his full potential.
Sensing Throk's hesitation, Gronnak decided to end the fight with a decisive move. Raising his arms, he summoned the Colossus Punch, a massive, metal-clad strike that landed directly on Throk, sending him crashing to the ground with a deafening impact.
Throk struggled to rise, his body weakened by the lack of sunlight. He knew he had fought valiantly, but Gronnak was simply too powerful in this environment. The crowd held its breath as the Solar Warrior fought to stand, but with a heavy sigh, he collapsed once more, accepting defeat.
Gronnak approached him, extending a hand in a gesture of respect. Throk smiled, taking the giant's hand as the crowd erupted in applause for the intense battle they had just witnessed.
The announcer declared Gronnak the victor, and the sun finally dipped below the horizon, ending the fight with the promise of even greater challenges ahead.