Battle with Gamabunta

"Ha ha ha! Gamabunta! Did I really knock you down that easily?! What a disappointment!"

Zhi Ge smiled smugly.

"Just you wait! I'll teach you a lesson! I'll make you submit beneath my feet!"

Gamabunta roared fiercely, casually drawing his sword.

Zhi Ge froze when he saw Gamabunta like this!

Then, a truly forty-meter-long greatsword slashed toward Zhi Ge!

Zhi Ge's expression changed at once when he saw it!

Damn! What the hell is that?! If that hits me, I'm done for! Looks like I can only dodge first!

Thinking this, Zhi Ge gritted his teeth.

Bang!

His body suddenly darted to the side!

Pfft!

Crash!

Just as Zhi Ge dodged aside, the forty-meter-long greatsword slammed viciously into the ground!

Boom!

The ground split apart, sending dust flying everywhere!

Zhi Ge let out a breath of relief when he saw this!

Luckily, he had dodged in time! Otherwise, he definitely would have died horribly!

"Whew... this Toad Boss is terrifying!"

Zhi Ge wiped the sweat from his forehead, his expression grave.

No! I have to find a way to get rid of him! I can't keep this up!

Seeing Gamabunta grow more and more frenzied, Zhi Ge hurriedly thought.

This guy is like a machine that can run without limits! He just won't stop! At this rate, I'll be exhausted to death sooner or later!

Seeing how powerful Gamabunta was, Zhi Ge was out of options.

Forget it! Staying alive comes first!

With that thought, Zhi Ge took off running wildly!

"Kid! Where do you think you're running?!"

Gamabunta roared as he chased after Zhi Ge!

"I don't care! I'm getting out of here first!"

Seeing Gamabunta relentlessly pursuing him, Zhi Ge hurriedly fled toward the other side of the mountain.

"Hmph! That little brat thinks he can run! No chance!"

Seeing Zhi Ge trying to escape, Gamabunta roared in fury!

Whoosh!

Buzz!

As Gamabunta's roar fell, his speed increased several times over again!

"No way! How is this possible?! He's just a toad!"

Zhi Ge was stunned to see Gamabunta catch up so quickly.

"Kid! Don't even think about running anymore! Even if the heavens themselves came today, I'd still capture you, you bastard!"

Gamabunta roared and suddenly quickened his pace!

Rumble!

A dull boom rang out!

Gamabunta leaped into the air, his massive body landing in front of Zhi Ge!

Gamabunta lowered his head, looked at Zhi Ge before him, and revealed a cruel smile. "Now kneel before me!"

Gamabunta spoke with a savage expression, then raised his claw and smashed it viciously toward Zhi Ge.

Damn it! Why is this monster so absurdly strong?! I'm no match for him at all!

Zhi Ge screamed inwardly when he saw this!

Bang!

The next moment, Gamabunta's fist struck Zhi Ge squarely.

"Hm? Why does it feel like something's pushing back against me? Don't tell me this kid is still alive?"

Gamabunta felt a tingling sensation in his palm. When he bent down to look, he saw Zhi Ge using his tiny fist to forcibly hold back his claw!

"What?! How is that possible? How can a little brat his age possess such strength?!"

Gamabunta wore an expression of utter disbelief.

"Whatever! I'll take him down first!"

With that thought, Gamabunta suddenly raised his claw and slapped down at Zhi Ge again!

This time, his power was even more terrifying than before!

Bang!

A heavy sound echoed through the sky!

Zhi Ge's body was slapped to the ground by Gamabunta.

Thud!

Zhi Ge's body then crashed hard onto the ground!

"Ugh!"

Zhi Ge felt intense pain surge through his body!

He knew Gamabunta had deliberately held back, or else he would have been slapped to death already!

Why was I able to withstand that attack just now? It felt like the power in my fist had become stronger!

Zhi Ge thought as he struggled to his feet.

Still, although Gamabunta had knocked him down with one blow, he had not suffered any serious injuries, and his body recovered extremely quickly!

Could it be Armament Haki?

Zhi Ge's eyes lit up at the thought!

That's right!

That power just now must have come from my Armament Haki!

With that thought, Zhi Ge immediately closed his eyes and began exploring with complete focus.

[Ding! The system has detected that the host is training diligently and has rapidly accumulated training experience within a short period.]

[Ding! Based on the experience you have accumulated, the system will upgrade your Initial Armament Haki to Intermediate Armament Haki. Does the host agree to upgrade?]

"Obviously! Of course I want to upgrade! Give me that powerful strength already!"

Hearing the system prompt, Zhi Ge answered without hesitation.

[Ding! Host confirmation received. Upgrade Initial Armament Haki?]

"Confirmed!"

"System received! Please wait a moment!"

As the system's voice faded!

The next moment, Zhi Ge felt an immense force surge into his mind!

As that power entered his body!

He felt his entire body fill with endless strength!

"Holy shit! This feels amazing! This feeling is absolutely incredible!!!"

Feeling the surging power within him, Zhi Ge could not help letting out joyful shouts!

This feeling was simply amazing!

"Kid! What are you doing? Did my slap knock you stupid?"

Seeing Zhi Ge's excited expression, Gamabunta could not help cursing.

"Ha ha ha! Toad Boss! Don't get cocky! You'll be the stupid one soon enough!"

Zhi Ge smiled mysteriously as Armament Haki instantly covered his entire body!

An unprecedented power directly empowered Zhi Ge. At that moment, he felt as though he had been completely reborn!

"Take this, Toad Boss! Rubber Grand Swing!!!"

Seeing the power covering his body, Zhi Ge's lips curled into a smile. He then raised his right fist high and threw a punch at Gamabunta!

As Zhi Ge let out a furious roar, the entire ground began to tremble!

Gamabunta felt the force of the attack, and his pupils suddenly contracted!

"Not good! Dodge!!!"

Seeing this, Gamabunta hurriedly roared!

But it was already too late!

Thud!

As Gamabunta cried out in panic, Zhi Ge's fist had already smashed heavily into his chest!

Bang!

Gamabunta was sent sprawling to the ground by Zhi Ge's punch!

In an instant, the earth shook, mountains trembled, and shattered stones flew everywhere. Even the ground beneath Gamabunta's feet caved in dramatically!