Shiryu's aura was like that of a crazed tyrannosaur, his killing intent boundless, madly bloodthirsty. After kicking off the rock walls several times to borrow momentum, he shot toward Starn, captain of the Giant Sword Pirates, like an indestructible divine arrow...
"You take the men and kill those invaders. Leave this one to me!" Starn pulled the giant sword from his back and gave the order in a muffled voice. His legs bent before he launched himself forward, cracks spreading across the floor beneath his feet. With a heavy howl through the air, the giant sword slashed at Shiryu.
Since it was their first clash, Shiryu had no reason to retreat. Armament Haki wrapped around Raiu as he swung it straight at the giant sword.
Clang!
A deafening metallic crash rang through the valley and echoed without end. A tangible shockwave, like a surging tide, spread in every direction. When it struck the mountains on both sides, numerous boulders were shaken loose, and cracks appeared in several places.
Such incredible strength! Shiryu gripped Raiu with both hands, his face flushed red as he thought to himself.
"Die!" Starn roared. The muscles across his body bulged, veins rising like twisting dragons as his strength surged. With one slash, he sent Shiryu flying backward. Shiryu's body crashed like a cannonball into the hard rock beyond the city gate, scattering broken stones and smashing out a sizable crater.
After landing, Starn strode forward on his sturdy legs, giant sword in hand, charging toward Shiryu. The blade carved a clearly visible trench through the hard rock beneath it...
Shiryu swiftly climbed out of the crater and wiped the crimson blood from the corner of his mouth. With a cold laugh, a red gleam flashed in his eyes as he charged at his opponent again.