Charlotte Katakuri's mochi wove itself into a vast net beneath his feet, slowly spreading toward Tokikake.
"Marine Rush!"
"Is that all you've got? No wonder my sister tricked you into a cage!"
Those words stabbed into Tokikake's nerves like needles.
He jerked his head up, his eyes bloodshot and his face twisted with rage.
"What did you say?"
"I said, you-"
Charlotte Katakuri never finished. Tokikake hurtled into him like a cannonball.
Hardening his entire body, Tokikake accelerated with Geppo and slammed straight into Charlotte Katakuri's chest.
With a muffled thud, Charlotte Katakuri was actually driven back half a step, and the mochi net beneath his feet instantly tore apart.
Tokikake seized the opening to elbow his opponent's chin, only for Charlotte Katakuri to block it with his bandaged arm.
They exchanged several blows in midair. When the trident knocked Tokikake's sword away, he abandoned his weapon altogether, attacking furiously with his fists and knees, every strike carrying the force of the Six Powers.
"Hmph. Not bad!"
A hint of interest finally entered Charlotte Katakuri's voice.
Mochi suddenly surged from the ground and wound tightly around Tokikake's ankles. His fist stopped five centimeters from Katakuri's face, unable to advance another inch.
"How is this possible? Let me go!"
Tokikake looked at the mochi winding around his waist and abdomen. These seemingly soft strands were tougher than steel.
Katakuri slowly raised his trident, pressing its tip against Tokikake's chest with a mocking expression.
"Your techniques aren't bad, but you have too many openings. I can foresee every move you make!"
A faint golden light shone in his pupils-the sign of Observation Haki honed to its utmost limit.
He could briefly see into the future. Naturally, Tokikake had no idea Observation Haki could even be used that way.
His face was filled