Kaido's sharp eyes narrowed as he observed Satoru standing unharmed after their last exchange. A flicker of curiosity danced in his gaze, but his expression soon turned deadly serious.
"So, if the Overlord's Haki is entwined, it can bypass your defenses. Interesting," Kaido muttered, almost to himself. The fact that Satoru had such a unique ability made him rethink his usual strategy. Still, even the hulking Emperor couldn't hide his growing respect for the boy's potential.
Satoru, on the other hand, was far less confident than he appeared. Despite his composed exterior, his mind was racing. **Kaido's monstrous strength and evolving tactics were breaking down Satoru's techniques far too quickly.**
"He's figuring it out too fast. If I'm not careful, he'll have a way around my abilities before reinforcements arrive," Satoru thought grimly.
Kaido's grin widened. "Kid, how about you join my crew? I'll even give you the position of vice-captain. Your strength is worthy of standing at my side."
Satoru blinked, caught off guard. **Vice-captain? Of the Hundred Beasts Pirates?** It was a tempting offer for any ordinary pirate, but Satoru had no intentions of leaving the navy.
"You've got a strange way of recruiting people, Kaido," Satoru scoffed, shaking his head. "But sorry to disappoint you. I'm staying in the navy."
Kaido's grin twisted into a scowl, his aura flaring violently. "Nobody refuses me, brat. Since you won't join me, I'll make sure you don't live to regret it!"
Before Satoru could react, Kaido's immense frame surged forward with terrifying speed. A fist, cloaked in the dark tendrils of Overlord's Haki, barreled toward him like a falling meteor.
**"It's now or never,"** Satoru thought. His six eyes gleamed as he stepped into position, his own fist glowing with a mixture of silver energy and black aura. "If you want to crush me, you'll have to deal with this first!"
"**Tyrannise Black Flash!**"
The two fists collided, and the resulting shockwave ripped through the battlefield. The very air seemed to crackle with electricity as black lightning streaked across the sky. The ground beneath them shattered, sending chunks of debris flying. The sea surrounding the G8 base roared with violent waves, as if the ocean itself couldn't contain the force of their clash.
For the first time in years, Kaido's expression betrayed genuine shock. His eyes widened as he felt the overwhelming power behind Satoru's punch.
"Impossible," Kaido growled. "How does a brat like you know how to use Overlord's Haki entanglement?"
Satoru's lips curled into a defiant smirk. "Learned it from the best. Thanks for the crash course."
Kaido's confusion morphed into fury. He pushed harder against Satoru's fist, but for the first time in years, he felt himself struggling against a challenger.
"**This kid... he's dangerous. Too dangerous.**"
The stalemate was broken as both combatants leaped back, each taking stock of their condition. Kaido's breathing grew heavier, and for the first time in the battle, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
Meanwhile, Satoru's arm trembled. The bones in his hand felt like they were on the verge of snapping, and every muscle screamed in pain. Yet, he didn't let it show on his face.
"You've got guts, kid," Kaido said, wiping the blood away with the back of his hand. "But you're out of your league."
Satoru tensed as Kaido's aura grew even darker. This time, the beast was serious. "If reinforcements don't show up soon, I'm done for," Satoru thought.
Kaido's eyes gleamed with murderous intent. "Let's see how long you last against my real strength!"
With a roar that shook the heavens, Kaido charged again, faster and fiercer than before. His fists moved with devastating precision, and his attacks carried the weight of a mountain.
Satoru dodged, his six eyes keeping up with the onslaught, but he knew he couldn't keep this up forever. His body was already reaching its limit.
**Elsewhere in the base, the navy trembled beneath the aftershocks of their battle.**
"What the hell is happening up there?" a soldier cried out, clutching the nearest wall for stability.
"Who could possibly be fighting like that?" another asked.
Claire, watching the destruction from a distance, muttered under her breath, "Only one man can cause such chaos. It has to be Kaido."
As the soldiers speculated, Satoru stood firm, even as the storm of Kaido's attacks intensified.
"**This is far from over, Kaido,**" Satoru growled. His eyes burned with determination, despite the overwhelming odds. "As long as I'm standing, I'll show you what I'm capable of."
Kaido roared in response, the battlefield echoing with the sounds of their relentless clash.