Instead, he went all out to cast this Kidō spell with its astonishing defensive power.
As he chanted, an enormous defensive barrier, as impregnable as a wall of bronze and iron, abruptly appeared in the air, forcibly blocking those terrifying stone arms as they charged in.
In that fleeting opening, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto moved like lightning, closing the distance between himself and Luffy before anyone could react.
A series of thunderous crashes rang out:
"Boom..."
"Bang..."
"Clang..."
"Crack, crack, crack..."
The two traded punches and kicks, each bringing his skills to bear, neither willing to give an inch. For a moment, they were evenly matched.
The spectators around them gaped in astonishment. When had they ever witnessed such a thrilling, ferocious battle?
"Zanka no Tachi-West: Zanjitsu Gokui!" With an angry shout, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto unleashed this ultimate technique, equally formidable in offense and defense.
Spiritual power surged throughout his body, instantly transforming into blazing flames at an astonishing fifteen million degrees. It was as though he wore a searing sun, covering not only his entire body but also the blade in his hand.
Whether used to attack or defend, this technique could produce effects beyond imagination.
Should anyone dare to approach the sword wielder recklessly and unprepared, they would be burned to ashes in an instant, scattered into nothingness.
Looking at the coat of ultra-high-temperature flames enveloping Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and his blade, seemingly capable of burning heaven and earth to nothing, Luffy could not help sucking in a sharp breath.
He thought to himself, This guy is no pushover! With strength this terrifying, beating him won't be easy!
However, Luffy was no fool either. He knew perfectly well that, with his current physical toughness, confronting his opponent head-on would undoubtedly be like throwing an egg against a rock.
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