"Looks like you've gotten quite a bit stronger in the year since you left. But... if you want to act arrogant in front of me, brat, you're still far too green!" Linlin's smile turned somewhat sinister.
It seemed all their old and new grudges would be settled today, and Ares would be taught a lesson.
In any case, Golden Lion and Whitebeard hadn't returned from their missions yet. This was a perfect opportunity!
Linlin took a step forward with her long, slender leg, which didn't have a trace of excess fat, making the ground tremble. She gripped "Napoleon" and brought it crashing down in a vicious slash.
A fierce wind howled.
Ares's arm instantly completed its transformation into "Blood-colored Armament." It looked like red glass. White mist spread as he slammed a fierce, violent punch straight into the blade!
BOOM!!!
The enormous explosion made Katakuri, Perospero, and the others watching instinctively cover their ears.
Katakuri stared at Ares's arm and said excitedly, "It appeared!!"
"Unique Armament Haki!"
He knew that this was why Ares was known as "Blood Hand."
The shockwaves produced by the collision between the two giants' attacks sent violent winds raging around their bodies. The impact cracked the walls of the surrounding buildings, while the glass windows shattered outright.
This was only the beginning.
The instant Ares completed his punch with his left arm, it too became covered in Blood-colored Armament. His explosive demonic muscles were filled with tremendous visual impact, possessing a kind of violent beauty.
Facing Ares's attack, Linlin showed no weakness and met his fist with her own, which was covered in Armament Haki!
BOOM!
Another deafening crash rang out.
A trace of astonishment flashed through Linlin's eyes. Compared to clashing with Ares using her weapon, when her fist collided with Ares's fist—
she