Madara Uchiha: Do You Have Anything Stronger? Dance to Your Heart's Content!
Having lived through a century of chaos in the Ninja World, he fought countless tough battles and crushed countless powerful enemies, and had long since stood at the pinnacle of the Ninja World's fighting power.
Over the long years, he had long been accustomed to the loneliness of being undefeated, and the years he spent sleeping underground had allowed his obsession with the ultimate battle to settle even deeper.
When he first arrived at this sea, he thought that the so-called Four Emperors and the rulers of the sea were nothing but mediocre people with empty titles. But Kaido's appearance completely shattered his preconceived notions.
With an extremely powerful physical body, an immortal and indestructible regenerative ability of a phantom beast, and domineering and unbeatable brute force and lightning, even without sophisticated techniques, his raw strength alone is enough to crush countless powerful figures in the world.
This is a kind of power completely different from the Ninja World system; it is rough, violent, and unstoppable, yet it possesses the most awe-inspiring sense of oppression.
The indifference in Madara's eyes completely vanished, and his Sharingan locked onto the figure locked in battle ahead, his eyes surging with burning fighting spirit.
His sky-blue Susanoo Chakra intensified, and he no longer held back with any of his Ninjutsu. The raging flames of Fire Release, the raging storm of Wind Release, and the surprise attacks of ninjutsu were layered upon layered and continuous. Every move was executed with all his might, exhilarating and unrestrained.
Two combat fanatics, transcending eras and standing at the pinnacle of their respective worlds, achieved the purest resonance at this moment.
No need for verbal probing, no need for deliberate confrontation; countless clashes of power, exchanges of techniques, and life-or-death struggles had already made them understand each other's formidable strength.
Another earth-shattering collision erupted, sending lightning and fire flying everywhere. The two used the force of the impact to dodge back, briefly creating a distance of several meters between them.
Kaido leaned on the trembling Hassaikai, his heavy breathing breaking through his throat, his chest heaving violently.
Its body was covered in fine burn marks, the marks left by countless Ninjutsu bombardments. Even with the phantom beast's super-fast recovery, it was difficult to instantly erase the damage from the continuous battle.
But there was no sign of fatigue on his face, only an almost manic excitement, and a ferocious laugh stretched across his face.
"Hahaha! That's great! That's so great!"
A maniacal laugh pierced through the raging waves, echoing across the entire sea. "I have roamed the seas for decades, slaughtering countless enemies, but no one has ever been able to hold back my attacks like you, forcing me to unleash my full power! Madara Uchiha, I will remember your name! From this day forward! You will be my mortal enemy, Kaido's nemesis!"
This is Kaido's heartfelt approval.
Arrogant as he was, he rarely praised his opponents. There were very few people in the entire sea who could make this Emperor of the Sea set aside his arrogance and openly praise him.
Not far away, Madara stood at the Susanoo, slightly raising his hand to dissipate the remaining Chakra fluctuations around him.
The long and fierce battle had greatly depleted his pupil power, and a slight red light flickered in his eyes, but it did not affect the imposing aura surrounding him in the slightest.
Looking at Kaido, who was still in a frenzied state and whose fighting spirit had not diminished, a rare and genuine smile slowly appeared on his lips.
Hahahaha! Hahahaha!
No wonder they can dominate this ocean.
Madara's maniacal laughter pierced through the wind and aftershocks, clearly reaching Kaido's ears. His tone held no arrogance, no contempt, only the fairest judgment of a strong man against another. "Your physical body, stamina, regenerative abilities, and this fearless fighting spirit... you certainly have the right to be arrogant."
"Compared to those so-called powerful figures in the Ninja World, you far exceed my expectations! Apart from Hashirama, you are the first opponent who has excited me so much! Is there more!? Are there any even stronger techniques!? Dance to your heart's content!"
These two simple sentences represent the greatest recognition Madara Uchiha could ever receive.
He was arrogant and aloof throughout his life, looking down on all living beings and Rear Admiral taking anyone seriously.
The fact that he could so readily say "far exceeded expectations" is enough to prove Kaido's strength and that he had completely earned the respect of this demon.
Upon hearing Kaido's fighting spirit intensified in his dragon eyes, and lightning surged around him.
"Oh? You finally acknowledge me?"
He took a heavy step forward, and the sea beneath his feet collapsed with a deafening roar, sending towering waves crashing outwards. "Madara Uchiha! You are worthy to be my enemy! Regardless of the outcome of this battle, you will be the opponent I, Kaido, have ever truly respected!"
"Then let's continue!"
Madara's eyes gleamed with a sharp light, and the Chakra sword of his Susanoo once again condensed a chilling glint. His voice was both cold and scorching, "Let me see just how many of my attacks the overlord of this sea can withstand!"
Before the words were even finished, the two figures moved simultaneously once again.
The Black Lightning and the sky-blue Chakra collided once again in the sky. The two madmen abandoned all their reserves and unleashed their full fighting power.
There was no probing, no maneuvering, only the purest and most extreme peak battle to the death.
High above the clouds, Kizaru hovered silently, his eyes behind his sunglasses fixed on the battle below. The golden light around him was completely suppressed, and his heart was already churning with turbulent waves.
He had witnessed the power of the Four Emperors before and was well aware of Kaido's overwhelming strength.
But today, he truly witnessed just how terrifying a powerful being could be, without relying on Haki or the Devil Fruit Awakening.
"That's really scary..."
Kizaru murmured softly, his casual tone completely gone, replaced by a serious one, "Two battle maniacs have come to acknowledge each other; the scene from here on out is likely to get even more exciting."
He knew perfectly well that when these two powerful beings, who had reached the pinnacle of their respective dimensions, completely unleashed their full power and fought to the death, the battle had only just begun to reach its true climax.
The two forces collided again with a deafening roar, and the shockwave spread wildly outward across the sea, carrying flying debris and sparks far away in the gale.
After this collision, Kaido was no longer in a hurry to continue his offensive. He slammed his dragon tail against the sea, and using the recoil, he leaped backward into the air, his massive body flying over the dilapidated dock and landing directly on the deck of the Beasts Pirates' flagship, which was moored in the distance.
The pirates on deck hurriedly made way, none daring to approach the captain, whose fighting spirit was boiling at this moment.
Kaido casually picked up a giant wine bottle lying horizontally on the deck, pulled out the cork, and the spicy liquor poured out of the bottle.
He tilted his head back and drank deeply, the scalding liquor flowing down his chin and neck, soaking into every burn mark between his scales.
The strong liquor burned his throat, stimulating his boiling nerves, and his already restless wildness was completely awakened by the alcohol. Kaido heavy burp, his eyes surging with a mixture of rage and excitement in a crimson hue.
The sky above the sea was no longer what it used to be. Waves of opposing forces tore through the atmosphere, and thick, dark clouds piled up and pressed down, the leaden-gray clouds almost touching the sea surface, and the light between heaven and earth suddenly dimmed.
Rumbling thunder echoed faintly from deep within the clouds, and the atmosphere over the entire sea was so heavy it seemed as if it could collapse completely at any moment.