The contact between Kaido and Gojo alarmed the Marines and the World Government. Ending the call with the Five Elders, Sengoku roared at the Marine officers, the headquarters captains, and the vice admirals standing before him.
"Do you even know what's happening over there?"
The Marine officials sweated, unable to respond to Sengoku. This was because the nearest ship couldn't approach the island due to the intensity of the battles raging all over the island.
"We have informed Admiral Kizaru, who was nearby. We will soon receive an update," a vice admiral informed.
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Meanwhile, in different parts of the Death Island, battles between curses and calamities raged on.
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In the North
The battle between King and Sukuna raged on, even though it wasn't comparable to that of their captains, but the intensity was enough to destroy a large part of the north side of the island, leaving small craters everywhere.
As the battle raged on, King, like lightning, rushed towards Sukuna. His sword, imbued with Armament Haki, struck with colossal force. Sukuna, evading the blade with disconcerting agility, counterattacked with a barrage of devastating blows. The clash of their attacks raised waves of dust and energy.
King, taking flight, used his lightning speed to outmaneuver Sukuna. He employed his fire dragon technique, rushing towards Sukuna.
Sukuna, smirking at his opponent's raw power, used his Thousand Hands Curse technique to create a barrier to parry the attack.
Seizing the initiative, Sukuna charged at King while using his cleavage technique. King, thanks to his Observation Haki, anticipated Sukuna's attacks and wielded his sword with precision, parrying the attacks one by one. But Sukuna, ruthless, used the Thousand Hands Curse to immobilize him. His immensely powerful blows staggered King, forcing him to retreat.
Cornered, King transformed into a giant pteranodon, his wings spread like a fiery veil. Sukuna, on the other hand, used his Asura technique, assuming the form of a four-armed demon. The two enemies engaged in a merciless confrontation, their attacks overlapping in a blast of devastating energy.
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In the East
While the battle between King and Sukuna was intense and the two were evenly matched, on Toji's side, it was a one-sided affair.
In terms of brute strength, Jack had the upper hand. His transformation into a mammoth made him unable to land a blow on Toji, who, with his agility and physical strength, moved at lightning speed, making his attacks unpredictable.
Using the Celestial Lance connected to the Chain of a Thousand Leagues, Toji was able to deliver both close-range and long-distance attacks, making him even more dangerous.
Jack, however, didn't give up. Utilizing the resistance granted by his Devil Fruit, he absorbed the blows, seeking an opportunity to deliver a decisive strike...
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In the West
The battle between Yuta and Queen was almost identical to that of Toji, with the only difference being that Queen, unlike Jack, managed to land a few blows on Yuta.
Through his bodily modifications and the use of his scientific weapons, the range of his attacks was much wider than that of Jack, forcing Yuta to retreat to avoid being caught in the explosions.
Yuta, on the other hand, used his Observation Haki to predict Queen's attacks and counterattacked. Thanks to Rica, what should have been a 1v1 battle turned into a 2v1, becoming a disadvantage for Queen...
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"Mei Mei-san, I think the island won't hold much longer," Utahime remarked.
After feeling the impact between Gojo and the Yonko Kaido, not to mention the confrontation between the curses and calamities, she became convinced that after these battles, there would be nothing left of Death Island.
Upon hearing this, the entire crew agreed with her statement. They could see it... the island was holding on, but not for long.
"This isn't our problem... but more importantly, have you done what I asked you to do?" Mei Mei questioned, crossing her arms.
The battle between Kaido and Gojo is no joke. If not handled properly, the consequences could be catastrophic.
Facing Kaido and his group is akin to claiming the place of an emperor. But for their captain, it's just a battle for his own pleasure.
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Kaido's kanabo, wrapped in a layer of Conqueror's Haki, soared towards Gojo. In flight, the air seemed to crack, a noise akin to thunder reverberating throughout the area, releasing a wave of destructive energy.
On its way to Gojo, it aimed to crush him along with everything in its path.
Not one to be outdone, Gojo counterattacked with an equally powerful blow. The power of the Infinite enveloped his fist in a bluish spherical bubble, reminiscent of Whitebeard's technique.
As he struck, space warped in a spiral, bending under the influence of the Infinite power. His fist headed towards Kaido.
Midway, the two forces collided. "Boom!!!" The clash between the power of the Infinite and that of "Raimei Akke" was overwhelming and destructive. Neither side showed signs of backing down, aiming to triumph over the other!
Purple and blue lightning crackled everywhere in the area. The clash triggered a massive shockwave, devastating the landscape of the island itself. Trees, rocks, mountains, none were spared.
After battling against each other, the forces canceled each other out. Gojo wasn't surprised when the attacks were neutralized. After all, his opponent was Kaido!
Once, the island was an ancient civilization, filled with trees and shrubs, but now, it lay in ruins. Standing 15 meters apart, Gojo and Kaido locked eyes.
"Worororo... not bad, kid. It's been a while since I've fought an interesting opponent. Let's fight as we please!" Kaido laughed before rushing towards Gojo.
In the blink of an eye, he covered a distance of several meters and appeared in front of Gojo. Gripping his kanabo with both hands, Kaido struck as lightning formed around his weapon. The blow shattered the air, triggering a shockwave in the shape of a wind blade covering a large area.
Reacting swiftly, Gojo crossed his arms while sending an advanced form of Armament Haki over his body. As Kaido's horizontal strike approached, it collided with Gojo's arms, producing a sound.
"Crack!"
The shockwave bypassed Gojo's defense, the thin layer of Infinite on him unable to restrain Kaido. The powerful force pushed Gojo back, causing him to slide on the ground, bringing him 20cm away.
As Gojo stopped, a massive silhouette loomed above him. Kaido attacked again without giving him a chance to catch his breath!
"Boom!" Gojo and Kaido clashed again, but this time, they engaged in hand-to-hand combat with their fists.
"Not bad, Kaido... I expect nothing less from the world's strongest creature," praised Gojo. He felt a sense of excitement he hadn't experienced since his battle with Sukuna.
With a broad smile on his face, Kaido looked at Gojo. "Wororororo, I return the compliment, kid. I hope you'll continue to entertain me!"
As he spoke those words, Kaido leaped high into the sky. Similar to the coating on his arm, he infused his kanabo with Haki and wrapped it in flames, condensing them into a point. This action distorted the air around him.
"Damn... You monster!" As his Observation Haki showed him what was to follow, Gojo hurriedly activated his Infinite Barrier.
At the same moment, Kaido, who had soared into the air, descended, roaring, "Raimei Hakke: shinra bansho!"
Being so close to the attack, Gojo couldn't do much to avoid it. However, his brain acted instinctively, enveloping his entire body in Haki and reinforcing his Infinite Barrier.
As he felt the impact, the shockwave pierced through his barrier and hit his body like a destructive force seeking to tear and destroy everything.
Fortunately, his body behaved densely, covering his innards with Armament Haki. Yet, it couldn't protect him from all the damage as it happened instinctively.
Before he could make a move, Kaido appeared above him in a swift motion and struck with his fist. He left Gojo no chance to retaliate as everything happened in the blink of an eye.
Not expecting Kaido to be so aggressive and use such a devastating technique, all Gojo could do was groan in pain.
The spot where Gojo stood became a 20-meter crater. The impact of the attack was so intense that it forced him to cough up a mouthful of blood.
"Ahhh! Damn! He's serious!"
Like an untamed beast determined to shred his prey before him. From his kanabo, another wave of energy was unleashed, striking Gojo.
The second wave completely shattered his defenses. The attack was so strong that it sent Gojo flying backward, crashing against several rocks until he hit one of the mountains on the island.
As Gojo collided with the mountain, Kaido had already transformed into a dragon and unleashed a dragon breath at him. The attack was so destructive that the explosion swept away the mountain, leaving behind the formation of a small mushroom cloud. Kaido's attack was truly serious.