"Explosion Release: Crimson Lotus Mega Blast, meow!"
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"Boom-!"
As Klee Meow's babyish cry rang out alongside a not particularly violent explosion, the enormous Meow Susanoo instantly lit up with a dazzling, dangerous red glow. Then flames blotted out the sky, sweeping indiscriminately in every direction.
Not only was the enormous stage where Klee Meow and the others had been performing swallowed by the flames, but even the golden wall behind it that blocked off the docks was mostly melted away. The golden water nearby was heated to a boil.
Even the water level in the enormous golden pool below dropped a tiny, barely noticeable amount.
Even Xie Wen and the others, far away in the audience seats, could feel the surrounding temperature rise slightly...
Of course, everyone-and every cat-in the Palico Research Commission remained utterly calm about it. It wasn't as though they hadn't seen worse.
Even so, the main stage of Gran Tesoro now seemed to have gained a miniature sun, just like Klee Meow's nickname, "Running Sun."
Shalmeow and Kizaru, the fastest of them, naturally fled at the first opportunity. Even so, both the man and the cat felt some lingering fear...
"Stupid Klee! You're supposed to warn us before using your ultimate move, meow!"
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Having landed on one of the golden pillars Gild Tesoro had not withdrawn, Shalmeow stamped her feet and complained loudly toward the stage.
Borsalino, who had likewise found a pillar to stand on, simply stared blankly at the still-burning stage without a word. He couldn't even manage his usual catchphrase.
Still, at least he was in one piece, aside from the few paw prints Shalmeow had kicked onto him and the three shallow scratches on his face.
Sakazuki was doing fairly well too. Although he hadn't managed to dodge Klee Meow's