"What a feeling. I haven't felt this in ages."
"Kid, you make me feel like I'm back in the old days."
As he spoke, Ochoku finally climbed out of the fissure.
His body was covered in blood.
Even so, Ochoku still stood firm.
He showed no sign of weakening.
Ochoku said in a deep voice, "You asked me whether I wanted to keep going."
"My answer will always be yes."
"Kid, us old-timers are made of tough stuff!"
With that, Ochoku clenched his fists and charged at Chris again.
Chris watched him without any change in expression.
He clenched his fists and charged straight at Ochoku.
Giving it his all was the greatest respect he could show his opponent.
The two collided with a thunderous crash, their fists meeting without either holding back.
A tremendous explosion rang out!
Above Blackwater Valley, meanwhile...
Katakuri shook his head and murmured, "A one-sided fight. There's no doubt how this will end."
"Ochoku is already plenty strong."
"But against Chris, he still looks so powerless."
"No wonder Mama and Kaido are both so wary of Chris."
"That guy really is a born monster!"
Through this battle, Katakuri had already gotten a feel for Ochoku's formidable strength.
Strength like Ochoku's had certainly made their trip worthwhile.
But Chris frightened Katakuri.
Despite being so powerful, Ochoku seemed utterly unable to fight back against Chris!
Perhaps only people like Big Mom and Kaido could accomplish such a feat.
Ben Beckman held a cigar between his lips and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke.
He gave a calm smile and clicked his tongue. "That Red-Hair was right on the money."
"This young fellow Chris really has reached the pinnacle of the pirate world!"
"Looks like it really is time for the last era to end."
"I'm rather looking