Kairo activates his red-eyed combat instinct permanently during the fight. Every movement Oko makes is instantly analyzed. Before Oko throws a punch, Kairo already knows the angle, timing, and follow-up.
Oko smiles because for the first time...
Someone is actually keeping up with him.
Instead of spamming Millions Punch again, Oko starts mixing feints, grapples, elbow strikes, knees, and fake openings to confuse Kairo.
Kairo responds by calculating everything in real time.
They exchange dozens of attacks without either landing a decisive blow.
Slash.
Duck.
Kick.
Parry.
Counter.
Grab.
Escape.
Black Spartan and Oko's fists collide repeatedly, sending shockwaves through the arena.
Shougo realizes Kairo is no longer reacting.
He's controlling the pace.
Griffin notices something terrifying.
"Kairo isn't adapting after attacks anymore..."
"...he's adapting before they happen."
Oko becomes even more excited.
"HAHAHA!"
"So this is your true talent!"
He finally unveils his new hidden technique—not another barrage of punches, but an evolved martial art that combines overwhelming strength with impossible footwork (your new ability from earlier).
Now both disappear across the battlefield, reappearing from impossible angles.
Neither gains the advantage.
Every slash is blocked.
Every punch is redirected.
Every kick is answered.
The spectators can no longer follow the fight—only explosions, shockwaves, and flashes of black and white energy.
The arena begins collapsing from the force of their exchanges.
Their eyes are locked only on each other.
The chapter ends with both stopping several meters apart.
Kairo slowly lowers Black Spartan as black Reikou wraps around the blade.
Oko exhales and raises one hand, smiling wider than ever.
"So..."
"Let's stop holding back."
The air becomes heavy.
The sky darkens.
Both take a single step forward.