The two charged at each other again and began to fight. Loud noises echoed through the air as the two figures collided at incredible speeds. Those with weaker strength couldn't even see them clearly.
"Captain Kazu is still the best. When will I be as good as him?"
Drew watched the two battling in the air with envy, hoping that he could be so impressive someday.
The others glanced at Drew, shook their heads without saying a word, and looked back at the battlefield.
Drew is clearly overthinking it; the level of strength that Kazu and his group possess cannot be achieved through mere effort.
One needs at least monstrous innate physical attributes, along with exceptional talent, diligent effort, and extensive combat experience to have a chance to become that level of powerhouse.
If Drew truly possessed that talent, he wouldn't have suffered so much back in his hometown.
It's cruel, but that's the truth: everyone's talents are different from birth, and you can't force it.
unless...
Only someone with extraordinary abilities can turn the tide and embark on a path of defying fate.
The air crackled with each other's blows as the two engaged in a brutal, relentless exchange of punches.
Half an hour later, Kazu and Garp were like two tireless monsters; such high-intensity collisions were not something ordinary people could withstand.
Kazu was also using Garp's powerful strength to adapt to his newly improved physical strength, without using the power of Space Swap or time.
Garp's appearance made him an excellent sparring partner, and the best part was that he didn't have to pay; he just offered himself up.
Garp grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed. Kazu was already quite powerful, but in the past half hour, the brat Kazu had become more and more courageous, putting Garp under immense pressure.
This is without them using that underhanded trick. If Kazu goes all out, Garp isn't sure how long he can hold out.
BOOM!!
The two clashed again, after which Kazu deliberately created some distance between them.
"Hahahaha, old man Garp, thank you for sending me from so far away as a sparring partner."
"To repay you, I'll show you something good, I guarantee your trip will be worthwhile."
Garp didn't understand what Kazu meant. Was it something good?
He'd be better off believing the sows in Foosha Village can climb trees than believing Kazu.
"Hahaha, Kazu little devil, have you come up with some amazing tricks lately?"
"You've been restraining your spatial power, but now it seems you're finally getting serious."
"Bring it on! I'll stop all your attacks!!"
Garp wasn't afraid at all; on the contrary, he felt a sense of anticipation. He wasn't stupid; he knew that a man like Kazu wouldn't kill him easily, and it wouldn't matter if he lost.
Besides, even if he doesn't trust Kazu, doesn't he trust Makino?
He had watched Makino grow up since she was a child, and she would always stop Kazu if he were in danger.
Either way, he couldn't lose out, and he could even see Kazu's new moves. Such opportunities were rare, and he felt his blood boiling.
"Hahaha, then you'd better watch out, Garp!!"
As soon as Kazu finished speaking, his aura surged rapidly, and his entire physique changed dramatically.
It has a pair of dragon horns growing from its head, and a layer of bluish-white dragon scales appearing on its upper body, making it look extremely Haki.
His muscles were also expanding rapidly, and his height increased from over 3 meters to 6 meters. Garp had to look up to see Kazu's face.
A bluish-white tail reached down to its ankles, and its hands and feet had transformed into dragon claws, exuding a powerful aura.
When Garp saw that Kazu had actually transformed, he was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out of their sockets, and his mouth was wide open, looking completely incredulous.
"Katsu... Kazu, you brat!!"
"Aren't you Space-Space Fruit?"
"How did it turn into Zoan??"
"Could you possibly eat two Devil Fruit?!"
Garp had a million questions in his mind; this was beyond the realm of normal logic.
After all, it's common knowledge that you can't possess two Devil Fruit at the same time in this world.
Kazu has clearly broken this ironclad rule, which is not a good sign.
If this incident wasn't caused by Kazu personally, but rather could be replicated, then the Navy would be in serious danger.
Kazu cracked his neck, a smile spreading across his face, and said, "I never said I ate Space-Space Fruit."
"Those spatial powers are merely one of the abilities of my Devil Fruit."
It's not uncommon for Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit to have elemental attacks, and Garp felt this answer was more reliable and reassuring.
"I see. However, I never expected you to be able to refrain from using your full beast form or half-beast form for so many years. That's quite a surprise."
"Hahahaha, then let this old man see for himself just how powerful your Devil Fruit truly is!"