Although Chinjao's punch just now had been powerful, it had not reached the point of making Goketsu feel fear.
But he had to admit that this was an exceptionally formidable opponent.
[ROAR—]
A plain karate lunge punch known as Straight Thrust erupted from Goketsu with devastating, world-shattering force.
It was far stronger than the straight punch he had used in the "original timeline" to intimidate the monster Bakuzan.
Even so.
Chinjao merely raised his right palm and blocked it all with nothing but the Armament Haki he released.
Yet to Goketsu, it looked like an invisible wall of air.
"H-how is that possible?"
"I'll give you one more chance to attack. Use your ultimate technique before you die."
Chinjao looked at him expressionlessly and offered the reminder out of kindness.
"What kind of joke is this?!"
"What do you think I became a monster for? Don't look down on me! I'm Goketsu!"
As he sensed Chinjao's increasingly overwhelming aura.
Goketsu felt both tension and pressure, while boundless fury surged into his mind.
"Haaah—"
With a furious roar, he no longer dared hold back. His entire body transformed into black lightning as he shot straight toward Chinjao's face.
A closer look at his movements.
This time, it was a powerful roundhouse kick charged up with force.
If it landed on the ground, it would be powerful enough to utterly destroy a city over a hundred kilometers in diameter.
"Very good."
Chinjao decided to show him respect—not for his character, but for his martial arts attainment.
He believed that Goketsu of the past must have endured grueling training as well.
At the same time.
Hardened black, Ryou's cherry-red hue, and crackling black-red lightning began gathering around the long, pointed head.
"Hasshoken Ultimate Technique: Drill Dragon: Drill Nail!"
In Goketsu's eyes, this attack,