"Eight Gates Formation."
"Legend has it that River created this entirely new form of Taijutsu after drawing inspiration from the Six Powers."
"The Six Powers consist of Shave, Tempest Kick, Finger Pistol, Geppo, Kami-e, and Iron Body."
"Only gifted individuals whose physiques have reached superhuman levels qualify to learn them."
"But River's Eight Gates Formation is completely different. It's more like Life Return, which lies outside the Six Powers!"
"It's a way of controlling one's life force, releasing it through extreme stimulation to achieve an incredible increase in physical power."
Watching the figure whose aura had suddenly surged on the battlefield, Kizaru's expression grew utterly grave.
Not everyone in this world had the chance to see the Eight Gates Formation in action. Even he had never seen River like this during their past battle.
"I'd only heard the legends before. Today, I finally get to see it!"
Blue steam boiled around River like smoke. His terrifying aura was enough to send chills through anyone watching, even from a distance.
"What a monstrous physique. With River in this state, I wonder whether Big Mom or the notorious Kaido could stand against him?"
Kizaru murmured.
"So does that mean we'll get to see the true Daytime Tiger, too?"
His eyes shifted, fixing on the figure on the battlefield.
River's aura surged wildly. Beneath the blue steam, even his face looked somewhat ferocious. The vapor around him churned, its frightening heat raising the temperature of the surrounding air.
Then, to everyone's surprise, River sheathed his sword.
"What does that mean? He's not using his sword anymore?"
Sentomaru asked in astonishment, his face full of confusion.
Standing opposite River, Dark King Rayleigh maintained his expression, but the look in his eyes grew even more solemn.
"Everyone knows you're a master swordsman."
"But only those