Battle

Seeing this, the clone flashed aside, narrowly evading the fierce strike.

The power of X--Bullet erupted behind him, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Not bad, not bad. You've got some skill." The clone patted nonexistent dust from his body.

His tone carried a trace of mockery.

Bullet snorted coldly and attacked again, his fists and kicks lashing toward the clone like a raging storm.

The clone used the same moves as well, and for a time, the two fought to a standstill.

Just then, Bullet suddenly changed the rhythm of his attacks. He sidestepped, avoiding the clone's strike.

Then he drove a fierce punch into the clone's abdomen. Caught off guard, the clone staggered back several steps from the blow.

"Hmph, I found your weakness!" Bullet said with a smug grin.

The clone steadied himself, his expression darkening. "Don't celebrate too soon!"

With that, a powerful force erupted from the clone's body. His speed and strength instantly rose to a new level, and he clashed with Bullet once more.

Their battle grew increasingly intense, and the surrounding space seemed to warp under the overwhelming pressure.

Bullet's breathing gradually became ragged, sweat soaking through his clothes.

But his gaze remained as fierce as ever.

The clone refused to yield as well, every attack carrying a deadly threat.

Bullet gradually began to feel his strength failing, because every killing strike had been infused with his fiercest Haki.

Yet the clone remained full of energy.

As if he had no limit to his stamina at all.

This can't go on. Bullet thought.

His eyes narrowed as he decided to end this battle as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, he would surely fall here.

"Bullet--Destruction!" Bullet roared, gathering all his strength into his palm.

A wave of world-destroying energy spread outward.

The air around