The sky above Hachinosu was shrouded in dark clouds, while the sea wind carried the smell of gunpowder across the battlefield.
With his faith reforged, Zephyr's Armament Haki suddenly rose to an astonishing level.
Black light flowed across his body, faintly forming solid armor.
"Now that's more like it!" Setsuna's gaze turned serious as well. "Let me see the true strength of 'Black Arm' Zephyr!"
Before he finished speaking, the two figures had already collided like bolts of lightning.
This battle was even more intense than before. Every clash was as shocking as thunder.
"Pulverizing Hammer!"
Zephyr leaped into the air. His mechanical arm expanded and transformed into a massive war hammer, crashing down toward Setsuna's head. Its speed and power were worlds apart from before.
Setsuna did not underestimate him and swiftly entered the Seventh Gate state.
Blue steam erupted in an instant. His muscles swelled slightly, and he covered himself in Armament Haki as well, crossing both arms above his head to take the blow head-on.
Boom!
The instant the two forces collided, a terrifying shock wave spread out in a ring.
The ground within a thousand meters collapsed completely, and the pirate ships along the shore were sent tumbling over.
Amid the smoke and dust, Setsuna's figure slid backward more than ten meters before coming to a stop. Both his arms were slightly numb.
He shook out his hands, a thrilled smile curling across his lips. "Now that's more like it!"
He could tell that even after reforging his faith, Zephyr was still weaker than Akainu and Kaido. However, he was far stronger than an "Emperor's aide" like Katakuri.
Setsuna's figure suddenly vanished. The sand beneath his feet exploded, sending a cloud of dust into the air.
Zephyr's Observation Haki issued frantic warnings, and his mechanical arm