Atlas raised an eyebrow, showing not the slightest surprise. He flashed Katakuri a ferocious grin. "I predicted your prediction!"
If Katakuri's Observation Haki could foresee what might happen within the next three seconds, then Atlas, with the Sheep Talisman, could foresee a full five seconds ahead!
Not good!
An ominous premonition suddenly surfaced in Katakuri's heart, and his Observation Haki began issuing frantic warnings.
Unfortunately.
It was already too late!!
Boom—!!
An explosion rang out. Massive flames completely swallowed Katakuri, while Atlas withdrew and retreated, quietly watching the mushroom cloud bloom.
That attack had been far more than the Dragon Talisman's explosion. In an instant, it had unleashed Advanced Armament Haki, along with Internal Destruction.
Even Katakuri—
It was more than enough to make him suffer!
"Cough, cough..."
As the smoke cleared, Katakuri's battered figure gradually emerged. The scarf that had covered his jaw had vanished without a trace, exposing his huge fanged mouth before Atlas.
The charred mochi covering his body began to fall away, revealing a deeply sunken fist mark across his chest.
"Pfft—!!"
His throat turned sweet, and he could not help spitting out a large mouthful of blood. He no longer had the energy to conceal his exposed fangs.
Inside his body, mochi rapidly intertwined, stitching his shattered organs back together.
One punch!
Just one punch had already left him struggling to withstand it!
He had now confirmed that the man before him, who four years ago had merely been his equal, had undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of the world.
He could not hesitate any longer. He had to stall until Big Mom arrived. Otherwise, he and Smoothie might never leave this island alive!
At that thought, a vicious glint flashed across his face. The mochi that had already transformed the surroundings surged wildly. Two enormous