Katakuri's absolute speed was not as fast as Tsugikuni Yoriichi's, but his Observation Haki had reached the level of foreseeing the future. This ability could still be effective even against Tsugikuni Yoriichi.
An early warning allowed for early action. Thus, when the Golden Streamer shooting toward Big Mom reached midair, Katakuri's Trident Spear arrived in time, thrusting toward Tsugikuni Yoriichi, who had transformed into a streak of light.
Mochi Thrust.
The Trident Spear spun at high speed as it pierced toward Tsugikuni Yoriichi. Through this method, Katakuri could maximize the power of his attack.
Though his exchange with Tsugikuni Yoriichi had been brief, the sight of Tsugikuni Yoriichi taking his attack head-on with his body had left a deep impression in his mind.
The strongest people standing at the pinnacle of this sea actually shared one trait: while possessing overwhelming offensive power, they often possessed equally overwhelming defenses.
Big Mom was one such person. Tsugikuni Yoriichi was one as well.
Katakuri knew full well that ordinary attacks could not break Tsugikuni Yoriichi's defenses or threaten him. Although he did not want to escalate this conflict deep down, since Big Mom had already acted, he could only focus wholeheartedly on helping MAMA. Right from the start, he went all out.
The howling spear whipped up a hurricane. With Tsugikuni Yoriichi's level of Observation Haki, he naturally foresaw this development. The future he saw extended farther than Katakuri's!
Tsugikuni Yoriichi did not slow as he flew toward Big Mom. Only when Katakuri's spear was about to reach him did his left hand swiftly seize the other long sword at his waist.
The First Generation Kitetsu was swiftly drawn by Tsugikuni Yoriichi and held horizontally at his side. The Trident Spear attacking his waist and abdomen slammed directly into Kitetsu's blade.
"Clang!!!" After