Bang!!
A shockwave burst out between Franky and Gabu.
Their palms locked against each other as they strained for dominance, their feet digging into the ground until the earth beneath them cracked with sharp snaps.
Gabu opened his fang-filled, beastlike mouth and began charging a slashing shockwave.
Seeing this, Franky immediately threw his head back, then slammed it forward!
"Franky: Smash Head!!"
Bang!!
With a fierce roar, Franky's forehead smashed heavily into Gabu's face, interrupting his slashing shockwave—but it failed to break through the jet-black Haki defense covering his forehead.
"Franky Purifying Fire!!"
Whoosh!!
Franky puffed out his cheeks and spewed flames from his mouth. The exploding, swelling blaze swallowed Gabu's entire upper body!
A wave of heat rushed forward, and the burning firelight dyed the entire area red.
Whoosh!
In Franky's panicked gaze, a ferocious black face, beastlike in appearance, burst out from the raging flames and smashed viciously into his face!
Bang!!
"Pwah—"
The powerful blow sent Franky spraying blood into the air. His brain rattled violently, as if his soul had been knocked out of his body.
"Roar!!"
Bang!!
Gabu roared and drove another heavy kick into Franky's chest, sending him flying like a cannonball and smashing through a broken wall.
"Cough! Cough cough...!"
Pushing aside a massive stone pressing over his head, the blood-covered Franky struggled to his feet from the rubble. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stared gravely across at his opponent.
Gabu stepped out through the flames, half his clothing completely burned away, revealing a muscular body seemingly forged from steel.
Thick jet-black Haki covered his entire body. He looked like a vicious demon that had broken free from hell, standing with his legs spread and arms held at his waist.
"Martial Body: Lion Demon!!"
With a low