Vic has been unleashing lightning continuously, but the ability to Future Sight is already a cheat-like ability, and combined with Garp's considerable speed, the lightning is unlikely to be effective.
So Vic used everything from a single lightning bolt to a ninety-nine lightning bolt. During this time, Garp tried to capture him, the one casting the spell, several times, but he always managed to dodge by transforming into lightning.
At first, Garp was able to dodge the lightning with ease, but as the lightning increased, he couldn't dodge it every time, and that's when he needed to cover his entire body with Armament Haki.
Vic wanted to see this effect; depleting Haki and stamina was Vic's goal. Vic only stopped using the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's power after the thunderclouds in the sky were completely exhausted.
Vic knew that with Garp's Future Sight Observation Haki and super Armament Haki, ordinary lightning abilities would hardly harm him. Apart from being useful when used unexpectedly, they would do little damage and could only serve to wear him down.
However, the battlefield between the two was already a mess, with scorched earth everywhere left by the lightning. Although it did little damage to Garp, to the ordinary onlookers, Vic was incredibly strong.
No one can dodge a single bolt of lightning; being electrocuted is considered lucky, as you might end up unrecognizable as a charred corpse.
Tom felt that Vic's earlier statement that he could become Marine Admiral within a few years was a bit too modest. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was already Marine Admiral. He was too strong, chasing after Hero of the Marines!
Vic's impact on them grew stronger and stronger, constantly shattering their understanding. Iceburg, Franky, and Kokoro's eyes lit up. The stronger Vic was, the greater his influence in the Navy. The reason Tom couldn't become Marine Admiral was no longer a matter of combat strength, but mostly a matter of military merit and seniority. With Vic's connection, Tom's chances of survival were much greater.
Vic didn't use the full power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit; he only needed to wear down Garp once. The key was to gain a comprehensive understanding of his own strength. As the saying goes, "know yourself well," even if he used more of his abilities, it wouldn't cause much harm to the old man unless the goal was to kill Garp. So Vic put away his Divine Staff, and it was time for a head-on confrontation.
Vic immediately covered his entire body with Armament Haki. This wasn't because he lacked combat awareness, but because Garp's Observation Haki was a level higher than his. If he hadn't been fully protected from the start, he probably would have been crippled in just a few moves.
Therefore, even if it consumes more energy, it must be done this way. If it were Katakuri, who could Future Sight, Vic wouldn't need to do this, because Vic has a speed advantage. But Garp is basically the ceiling in all aspects. With the help of Observation Haki that Future Sight, Vic's speed advantage is gone. Of course, if it's for escaping, that's another story. One is about burst damage, and the other is about endurance.
Without hesitation, Vic unleashed his Haki and launched an attack, instantly appearing in front of Garp and throwing a Garp. Garp did not dodge, choosing to meet the punch head-on.
He also threw a punch, and the two Haki fists collided, causing black Inazuma to flash in the surrounding space.
Neither of them yielded an inch, and it was impossible to tell who had won or lost. However, only two stone pillars remained where they had stood. The area around them had been destroyed by the residual force of their collision, leaving a large crater. The force did not disappear into thin air; it had simply been transferred to another location!
After throwing a punch, Vic didn't stop. He spun around his outstretched arm, his toes like black spears, aiming for the boneless area under Garp's chin.
If this move had hit, Vic's foot would have pierced into Garp's skull. Of course, there were no "ifs" for Garp. Before Vic's toe even reached his chin, Garp's other hand was already under his chin with fingers spread.
Vic's unexpected kick might have hit anyone else, but Garp had fought him many times and knew that Vic's moves were varied and tricky, so he naturally used his Observation Haki to its maximum.
Vic's move only messed up Garp's hair for a moment. Seeing that his move had been blocked, Vic had no intention of continuing to entangle him. Getting too close to Garp was dangerous and he could easily be caught and beaten. Vic took the opportunity to stomp heavily on Garp's chest and use the rebound force to quickly move away from Garp.
Garp patted his suit jacket but didn't give chase. He just grinned. This time he didn't have time to apply Armament Haki, but his powerful physique prevented him from getting hurt.
The attack range is still too short, so it's not very effective against someone like Garp. But now, even Garp, who isn't covered in Armament Haki, can't withstand Vic's full-force attack.
Although Vic had moved away, he immediately launched a counterattack. Neither of them intended to stop, and in actual combat, they rarely gave each other a chance to breathe. Those who liked to talk trash were eventually defeated.
Vic, his face dark with anger, launched a rapid attack, using both hands and feet, but Garp mostly responded with his fists, and the two fought back and forth.
In terms of physical skills, Vic is not bad. The only difference is in Haki. He can forcefully gather Armament Haki and still hold his own, but his Observation Haki a whole level lower, which is a real disadvantage.
Garp could see many of Vic's moves, while Vic could only see a few. Garp even anticipated those few moves. If it weren't for Garp's combined kicks, it would have been really difficult to defeat him.
After several dozen moves, Vic was sent flying backward by a punch to the chest. Before he flew away, Vic's side kick was blocked by Garp's Armament Haki.
This time, Garp didn't wait for Vic's counterattack. He chased after Vic while Vic was still in the air, flashed above Vic, and raised his fist high, ready to knock Vic down with one punch.
However, Vic's entire body was still covered in Haki, and his Geppo had reached perfection. Even in the air, he could move freely. With one step, he dodged Garp's punch, and with another step, he was behind Garp.
Vic came up behind Garp, spun around 720 degrees, and his legs surged with overwhelming Haki. He kicked Garp in the back, burying Garp directly into the ground.
Although the two made many moves, only a moment passed before Garp was kicked away. Although Garp's Observation Haki had foreseen Vic's next move, he was not as fast as Vic in the air. Although he was also preparing to use Geppo, he couldn't dodge it at all in front of Vic's Moonwalk. Vic's advantage was in the air.
Garp pushed aside the rocks that were pressing down on him and stepped out of the pit. He didn't say anything, but smiled broadly, revealing two rows of big white teeth.