Boom.
Their attacks collided, sending shattered stone flying across the island. The shockwave tore a vast stretch of soil from the ground.
Feeling the astonishing force coursing through Intent Blood, Werther chose not to keep struggling against Kaido's strength. He gave a little ground, absorbed the impact, then slashed at him again.
Kaido's strength was terrifying now, far beyond anything Werther could meet head-on. Werther had to fight his own way.
Werther held one Intent Blood in both hands. The other was nowhere to be seen. It had become a silver sword wheel, ready to deal Kaido a fatal blow the moment he let his guard down.
Werther turned into a streak of blue lightning and appeared at Kaido's side. Blue light flashed along Intent Blood as he slashed at Kaido's shoulder.
Blood sprayed. Werther carved a large chunk of flesh from Kaido's shoulder, and Intent Blood absorbed a vast amount of Life Force.
Kaido did not even glance at his shoulder. His Spiked Club whistled toward Werther's head.
The pitch-black club hurtled toward Werther's face with terrifying force.
Werther was surrounded by his Electromagnetic Barrier. He sensed Kaido's attack at once and reacted in an instant.
He leaned back, and the black Spiked Club swept past, almost brushing his face.
The violent gust whipped Werther's white hair. He had barely dodged Kaido's crushing blow.
After the club passed, Werther felt a slight sting on his forehead. Blood ran down over his crimson mask and dripped onto the ground.
He was certain he had dodged the attack completely. Yet the force of the wind alone had cut his forehead.
Werther's heart jolted. How much strength did it take to do that? He absolutely could not meet Kaido head-on.
Despite the terror of Kaido's attacks, Werther charged again. The fight had