Tremendous force erupted, and the powerful impact blasted a long, cylindrical trench into the ground ahead with a thunderous crash.
The sight made Katakuri's pupils contract, every hair on his body standing on end.
If that hits me, I'll really die!!
That terrifying punch was so powerful that it could generate a tremendous shockwave the instant it struck the air.
This was the first time he had ever seen a human whose physical prowess had reached such a terrifying level.
No wonder he became an enemy even Kaido and MOM fear so much that they want to join forces against him!
At that moment, his wariness of River reached its absolute limit.
Meanwhile, River's punch missed, but he was neither surprised nor concerned.
When Observation Haki was honed to its peak, it granted the ability to see the future. That ability might only work a few seconds ahead, but it was enough to evade most attacks.
Unless the speed and power of an attack exceeded what the opponent's Observation Haki could foresee.
Clearly, opening the Eight Gates up to the Gate of Wonder had not pushed him beyond Katakuri's range of foresight. If he reached the Gate of Death, things might be different.
Just then, a red gleam flashed through Katakuri's eyes again.
He saw River thrust out his right leg in a sweeping kick, its tremendous force cleaving him in two at the waist.
His pupils contracted. A fierce gust swept past his face as Katakuri returned to the present, his expression more grave than ever.
This was what would happen in the next second or two.
It proved that River's next kick would carry a terrifying slash, one even he could not withstand.
Without the slightest hesitation, Katakuri's body shuddered. The ground turned into purple mochi at tremendous