Strength, speed, technique, Haki, Devil Fruit abilities—everything was incredibly powerful!
Bartholomew Bear could feel waves of powerful Armament Haki invading through his skin, hindering his movements and wreaking havoc within his body.
Amid the ruins, their figures intertwined as they clashed in Body Techniques at blinding speed. Every collision unleashed a fierce gust that shattered the surrounding objects.
Suddenly, their eyes met as they always did when their strength collided. This time, unlike before, Carlos used an Illusion Technique. Not mind reading—there was no grudge between them, so Carlos had no reason to use that. It was simply a standard Sharingan Illusion Technique, one that could only be performed through the Sharingan.
Among such Illusion Techniques, Shisui's Mangekyō could unleash the greatest power, followed by Itachi's Mangekyō, which was also immensely potent.
Even someone with Bear's future resolve to sacrifice himself was caught off guard and fell victim to it. His body's movements immediately froze for half a breath.
Though the time was short, it was enough for Carlos to seize the opportunity and widen his advantage.
Susanoo!
Pupil Power surged, and crimson energy formed protective bones around him. A skeletal arm of Susanoo emerged and grabbed Bear in its hand.
Half a breath later, Bear, whose will and resolve were both formidable, broke free from the Illusion Technique. His eyes were filled with complicated emotions. Having fallen under the illusion, he had seen someone he longed to see but could not, and recalled a painful experience. Yet seeing an old acquaintance again—was that not also a comfort, a happiness?
However, reality no longer allowed him to think too much. His entire body was trapped in a giant red skeletal hand, and most importantly, both his hands were bound. He could not use his ability, and the situation had become