High in the sky, the fierce clash continued without end.
Pain spread through his body.
Blood filled his mouth, carrying the rusty tang of iron.
Once Golden Lion gripped both swords with his hands, his threat level kept rising. The sharp blades made it increasingly difficult for Dawn to defend himself, let alone counterattack.
Whether in experience or skill, Dawn was suppressed by his opponent. If not for Observation Haki's "Time Slow," which worked like enhanced neural reflexes, Dawn might have already been defeated.
Even so, Dawn's body was covered in wounds. A golden-red aura continually surrounded him, constantly repairing the injuries across his body.
Even so, Dawn did not dare let down his guard.
First, Golden Lion's swordsmanship was becoming increasingly dangerous and violent. Second, Dawn's healing aura was not inexhaustible. Its life energy came from the Sea Kings and pirates he had killed over time.
If this continued, it would run out sooner or later.
Fortunately, Dawn had considered this issue when developing his ability. He did not completely heal every wound. Many injuries were merely stopped from bleeding, and even severe wounds were not forcibly restored in full.
After all, after fighting for so many years, who didn't have a few injuries? Anyone who could not keep fighting through wounds would have died long ago.
But this could not continue!
Dawn frowned. He did not know whether Golden Lion had noticed this as well, but he had begun deliberately creating more and more wounds on Dawn's body.
"Zehahahahaha!" Golden Lion mocked, "So what if you have healing abilities? I'll keep cutting until you no longer have the strength to heal!"
At that moment, the gloom in Golden Lion's heart was completely swept away!
"Steam Kill Hell!"
The twisting air seemed to fill with rising, scorching vapor. Moisture