A gulf in strength that was difficult to bridge separated disaster-class pirates from Emperor-class fighters and Admirals.
Even with a monstrous Devil Fruit.
They still had to awaken advanced Haki or achieve Devil Fruit Awakening.
Without absolute power, they were merely tougher punching bags before such opponents.
Shane and Kaido's strengths lay in their abundant vitality, endurance, and defense.
The strongest enemies before them also possessed the strongest attacks and incredible speed.
"Switch opponents!"
The two slapped palms.
They staggered out of the enormous crater.
How could two fierce dragons submit to ordinary men?
Haki wound around their fists and fingers.
It seemed that developing their Mythical Zoan powers further required honing their Haki to a higher level.
They had to fight this bloody battle to the end!
Kaido had already been a powerful Haki user before eating the Fish-Fish Fruit.
He had honed it for years, fighting far and wide with the Rocks Pirates.
Now, without a weapon, his fists were soaked in blood.
When he looked at his opponent again.
It was none other than Sengoku the Buddha!
Shing!
His Armament Haki turned an inky, bloody black, with a distinct layer of invisible air around it.
His formerly forceful Haki softened, flowing like rippling water.
"The true essence of the Hasshoken Secret Technique, that almost imperceptible softness in Iron Fist, the resilience in Rocks's sword."
"What secrets of Haki are you people hiding?"
"I think the difference between advanced and basic Haki isn't just quantity and quality. It also requires an understanding of certain techniques!"
"Then what should I name this technique of mine?"
Armament Haki wound around Kaido's fists, and even his dragon claws took on a hint of gentleness.
"I'll call it Divine Valley Concealment."
Haki lay hidden in a deep valley; from then on, its