The exhilarating melee between the giant beasts was far more intense than anyone could have imagined. Not only had Jörmungandr completely lost her reason, but even Hades, who had long grown accustomed to appearing in human form, went wild in the frenzy of battle.
The primal beastliness within them had been thoroughly ignited, immersing them completely in this contest of strength, as though nothing remained in the world but each other and an endless desire to fight.
Fortunately, with Kakarot intervening in time, the fierce battle finally began to draw to a close.
After all, if they had been allowed to fight to the very end, one of them might well have died.
Although the battle had stopped abruptly, they both knew that in a contest of strength, physique, and Haki alone, Hades still had the edge.
Once the two gradually calmed down, they used their powerful control over their bodies to swiftly contract their muscles and stop the bleeding.
At that moment, they looked rather battered.
Jörmungandr, in particular, bore a horrifying wound that had nearly severed her at the waist, as though her body might split in two at any moment.
Yet for Jörmungandr and Hades, whose physiques could only be described as terrifying, these wounds were merely minor injuries, hardly worth mentioning.
"Hades, it's been a long time since I enjoyed a fight as much as I did today. You're a rare, worthy opponent."
Using her thick tail, Jörmungandr slowly wrote on the crater-riddled ground. Her writing was crooked but legible, as though conveying her heartfelt admiration for the battle.
"Haha, I enjoyed myself thoroughly today too. We can have another good, all-out fight later."
Hades laughed heartily, his booming laughter echoing through the air.
As his words fell, he activated his ability and gradually returned to