Although Garp had been sent flying in that exchange, it did not mean he was weaker than Kakarot.
Before this, Garp had already fought several grueling battles.
He had gone all out, clashing fiercely with Lilith, Hades, and the others.
Every collision was like thunder setting the earth ablaze, with powerful shock waves raging through the air.
During those battles, Garp had not only consumed a great deal of stamina and Haki but also suffered some internal injuries.
Garp's strength lay mainly in his unparalleled Haki and the unwavering will carried in his attacks.
In the world of pirates, will was a force powerful enough to change the course of a battle,
just like the Martial Arts Will that Kakarot and the others cultivated, which held limitless potential.
However, Kakarot was no weaker than Garp in either Haki or will.
Although Kakarot's Haki was slightly inferior in quality, compressing his vast reserves of Armament Haki made up for that gap.
Moreover, Kakarot's own physical strength had already surpassed Hades in his normal state.
With the enhancement of his Armament Haki armor, his strength had increased by leaps and bounds,
and likely rivaled even the strength of Hades's complete Titan Giant form.
The thick smoke in the distance gradually cleared. Garp slowly stood up and dispelled the Haki covering his entire body.
His broad chest rose and fell with his breathing, but a hearty smile spread across his face:
"Hahaha! Kakarot, you brat, that was one powerful punch!"
Kakarot also dispelled his Haki armor and lightly cupped his fist in salute, speaking with a modest smile:
"Uncle Garp, I'm still not your match. I had an advantage.
"You'd already used up too much stamina and Haki, while I was in peak condition.
"If not for that, there's no telling how this