Zoan Awakening

Sizzle, sizzle...

Armament Haki clashed intensely.

Gustav's face contorted in ferocity; he wanted to crush Victor.

Thus, disregarding his own consumption, he continuously unleashed his Armament Haki.

At this moment, the ground beneath Victor's feet continuously shattered and collapsed.

However, a smile crept up the corners of Victor's mouth.

No wonder the strong like to seek out other strong individuals for one-on-one battles.

Releasing power without restraint, destroying things as they please!

This feeling is simply wonderful!

As the two separated, a collapse spanning several kilometers appeared in the area where they stood.

Not a single flat surface remained within the collapsed zone.

However, less than a second after separating, they both ferociously lunged at each other again.

Both of them stood over 30 meters tall.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The heavy punches they threw were faster and heavier than the last.

Fists collided fiercely, and the resulting air explosions and sonic waves continued to ravage the surrounding environment.

However, anyone with eyes could see that Victor held the advantage.

Despite his enlarged physique, Victor's combat skills remained superb.

Gustav was repeatedly struck hard in the head and ribs.

Conversely, Victor had barely been hit in any vital spots by Gustav.

With one's strength waning and the other's growing, Gustav's stamina was being depleted more.

As expected.

More than ten minutes later, Gustav was already panting, and the continuous damage to his body forced him to expend more energy to recover from his injuries.

"Do you need more time to recover?"

Victor didn't continue his attack but instead asked Gustav.

It seemed polite, but it was actually condescending!

Gustav gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and wrapped them in Armament Haki.

"Hahaha."

"You've underestimated me time and time again!"

"Kid, congratulations, I'm going to eat you!"

Gustav gritted his teeth, rage, fighting spirit, and killing intent erupting simultaneously. At the same time, his eyes glowed red.

Conqueror's Haki!

Conqueror's Haki was unleashed.

As the Conqueror's Haki spread, black lightning-like Conqueror's Haki darkened the sky. The insects, snakes, birds, and beasts on the island all hid in their burrows, trembling and uneasy.

Although Conqueror's Haki is a mark of a king, possessed by only one in a million people!

But this was the New World. How could those who could come to the New World and dominate a region here be ordinary individuals!

Just as Crocodile had said, on this sea, there were countless "silver medalists" who harbored regrets simply because they hadn't defeated Whitebeard and Roger!

At this moment, Gustav decided he would kill Victor at any cost.

He was a king of the sea.

The wrath of a king was not something mortals could withstand!

On the island, whether Navy or Pirate, under the pressure of Gustav's Conqueror's Haki, each one felt extremely uneasy.

"Victor." Gion looked worriedly in Victor's direction.

The Titan in the distance stood motionless, completely unaffected by Gustav.

"I warned him, he shouldn't have targeted Gustav!" Kaki grumbled, continuing to complain. Yet, his attacks didn't stop. He swung his blade to push back Johnson while simultaneously blocking Borgna's attack, saving Erik.

On the other side, Erik, Kennard, and the others gasped for air.

They were also adapting to the battle.

"Thanks to you, we might all die today."

Borgna looked down at the wound on his chest. Kaki had just cut his chest open with a single slash.

However, the wound wasn't very deep.

He was an Animal-type Devil Fruit user; the wound would stop bleeding quickly.

"We need to retreat earlier," Zinor said worriedly.

Every Pirate in the Giant Crocodile Pirates had witnessed Gustav's rage.

After Gustav became enraged, his strength would grow stronger and stronger. Especially after losing his mind, he would completely lose control, fighting purely on instinct.

Moreover, once out of control, he would kill and devour everyone, friend or foe!

"Then let's get a little serious. It's a good chance to test its recovery."

A sharp glint flashed in Victor's eyes.

Gustav sensed the change in Victor.

Is this guy treating me as a test subject?

Thinking this, Gustav became furious.

Within the Zoan Devil Fruits, wills were harbored.

After Gustav awakened, the harbored will was also activated.

The Emperor Crocodile residing within Gustav was no ordinary Emperor Crocodile.

It was bloodthirsty!

After awakening, Gustav would be influenced by the will, becoming ferocious and bloodthirsty, growing stronger with each battle!

Victor took a deep breath.

"Life Return - Eight Inner Gates Formation - Gate of Opening!"

Victor assumed a lunge stance, adjusting his breathing, and released the control over his brain.

"Tyrant's Fury Strike!"

Gustav attacked directly, his claws slashing fiercely at Victor.

Victor feinted, dodging Gustav's attack. As Gustav passed him by a body length, Victor raised his leg and delivered a side whip kick.

Victor's whip kick swept across Gustav's forearm. After being hit, Gustav retreated dozens of meters, staggering.

As he retreated, his feet continuously crushed the ground, leaving huge craters.

And before Gustav could steady himself, Victor had already charged in front of him.

Unbelievable, such a tall Titan's body could still move so fast!

Dive Bombing Fist!

Victor lowered his head to dodge Gustav's claws, and at the same time, he threw a heavy punch, hitting Gustav's abdomen.

The massive sonic boom vibrated everyone's eardrums, showing the immense power of this punch.

After Gustav's body was blasted away, he rolled continuously, plowing a trench several meters wide and tens of meters deep into the ground.

It wasn't until Gustav smashed through more than ten mountain peaks that he finally stopped.

Gustav stood up, his claws wrapped in Conqueror's Haki, and he swiped furiously at his surroundings.

Instantly, the mountain rock walls shattered into dust like blocks of tofu.

As for Victor, he beckoned to Gustav with a hook of his finger.

Is this adding fuel to the fire?

Does he still think Gustav isn't angry enough?

Gustav's skin color changed. His originally gray, cement-like skin now turned dark red, adhering to his body like magma.

"Tyrant's Domain!"

"Roar!"

The will residing within Gustav now completely influenced his consciousness.

Seeing this, Victor's lips curved slightly into a satisfied smile.

This is exactly how it should be!

Boom boom boom!!!

Gustav charged at Victor.

His eyes were blood red, his aura terrifying, like a god or demon.

He seemed no longer human!

Seeing this, Victor stood his ground, not dodging or evading.

The Titan's entire body emitted a dazzling golden light.

When Gustav reached him, Victor threw a punch, and the golden light instantly engulfed all surrounding darkness.