Imu vs. Rono

Splash, splash!

Their blades remained locked for a moment!

Then a strange red sheen suddenly spread across Imu's blades!

No, not red. Bloodred!

A violent force erupted from the blades!

The next moment, Imu sent Rono flying off the warship, though he steadied himself in midair!

"So powerful Haki can nullify the Power of Strength."

Rono was slightly surprised once he had regained his balance.

Even with the Power of Strength, Imu had knocked him back!

Imu's Haki had surpassed his own, nullifying his Devil Fruit ability!

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired 99,999+ Strength!]

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired 99,999+ Stamina!]

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired 9,999+ Speed!]

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired God-Tier Conqueror's Haki. Current progress: 71.1%!]

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired God-Tier Conqueror's Haki. Current progress: 73.4%!]

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired God-Tier Conqueror's Haki. Current progress: 74.9%!]

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired God-Tier Armament Haki. Current progress: 75.8%!]

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired God-Tier Observation Haki. Current progress: 76.5%!]

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired Divine Swordsmanship!]

[Congratulations, host! You have acquired God-Tier Swordsmanship. Current progress: 12.8%!]

A string of system notifications rang out as power flooded Rono's body!

Boom!

The next moment, Rono charged at Imu at nearly the speed of light!

The Supreme Grade Sword, First Generation Kitetsu, radiated terrifying Demonic Aura, while murderous intent poured from Rono!

Swish! Swish!

Wielding the two divine swords, Imu dared not let up and struck at Rono with full force!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

It was as though space itself had shattered!

Their airborne slashes collided and exploded!

White light spread rapidly from a tiny point, unleashing a terrifying shockwave!

"Your power is greater than it was a moment ago!"

Imu sensed the terrifying Sword Intent radiating from First Generation Kitetsu and the power so different from