Brutally Killing Dream Kaido, Kaido's Backup Plan

"Yes!!!"

It had been so long since he had encountered

such a blood-boiling battle!!!

It was not like getting dragged into a prolonged battle against elemental monsters like the Three Admirals, which was neither satisfying nor clean.

"Don't disappoint me so quickly, Kaido!!!"

Black-red Haki seemed ready to swallow heaven and earth. Conqueror's Haki Infusion, unique to monsters of the older generation, wrapped around Austin's entire body.

In just an instant—

"Fist Bone · Blazing Fire Gun!!!"

As the saying went, not even dogs would eat the Flame-Flame Fruit. Now, Austin understood why.

With just a casual clench of his fist, without even needing to breathe fire, scorching flames ignited from within and wrapped around his entire fist.

A blinding light flared before Kaido's true body, making his pupils contract sharply.

"Na..."

"BOOM—!!!!"

Kaido's entire face nearly caved in. In his Haki Return state, flames coiled around Austin's fist.

A heavy, explosive blow erupted across Kaido's face.

But he was Teacher Kaido, after all—a ruthless man who could withstand the Supernovas' relentless gauntlet.

Even after being blasted into a massive pit underground, he had not lost his ability to fight.

His eyes rolled back for only a moment before he recovered.

After all, Austin was not the only one with the power of a Mythical Zoan Type.

"Don't get too cocky, Austin!!!"

Austin showed no surprise on his black dragon-man face.

"You're the future Emperor of the Sea, after all. It would be strange if I could one-shot you."

Dream Kaido at the side had not been idle either. He swung his club at Austin, all four hooves of his human-beast form exerting force at once.

He sent Austin flying backward dozens of meters with a single club strike.

The Flower Capital, already shattered beyond recognition, now looked as if