Boom! Another deafening crash resounded.
The Desert Island, which had already turned into a sea of magma, shook several times under the impact of a powerful wave of energy.
Immediately after, the massive blue Susanoo and Sakazuki, whose body was entirely formed from magma, clashed again. The force of their collision was so tremendous that a crack several meters wide formed between them, separating the two.
"The defense and attack of this blue giant are simply incomprehensible," muttered Sakazuki, moving his magma-formed body slightly. His face was tense, and his entire body felt numb.
It seemed their conflict with Tengen had reached its conclusion, but over time, the tension only escalated. By the end, his samurai technique, Armament Haki, was employed with full force. He wanted to penetrate Tengen's defense, demonstrate his destructive power, and convey that despite his strength, Tengen was still young and needed to keep training.
The result was impressive: the blue giant had also evolved. Karategu armor was added to its base form, its size increased, and its defense and attack significantly improved.
"If we continue fighting, I can claim victory," Sakazuki thought, consoling himself a bit.
After a short duel with Tengen, he managed to identify Tengen's strengths and weaknesses. On one hand, Tengen's ninjutsu, Mangekyo Sharingan, Genjutsu, and his observational Haki were incredibly powerful. On the other hand, his physical condition, Taijutsu, Armament Haki, and Conqueror's Haki were weak, making him unsuitable for prolonged battles. If the fight dragged on, Sakazuki could deplete Tengen's chakra and physical strength, achieving victory.
"He still has plenty of room to grow... As his father-in-law, I, Sakazuki, have decided that he must not yield to anyone," he thought, feeling a slight thrill.
As soon as Tengen trains more and eliminates his weaknesses, the combination of his strange Mangekyo Sharingan and powerful ninjutsu will make his strength terrifying.
But Sakazuki couldn't understand: how could Tengen's Armament Haki be so weak when his observational Haki was so strong? Hadn't they trained together? It was too strange.
"Hah..." Tengen sighed heavily. "My physical strength and the power of my eyes are greatly depleted."
He felt that after Susanoo evolved to its fourth form, his body began to give out. Using the Mangekyo Sharingan for a short time wasn't a problem, but prolonged use put enormous strain on his body. In an extended battle, he only grew weaker.
"No wonder the upper echelons of the pirate world can fight for ten days as if it's just a game. Their physical form is too strong, and their recovery ability is simply monstrous," thought Tengen, looking at Sakazuki, who even after a long battle didn't appear tired.
As a Admiral, Sakazuki possessed incredible recovery speed, powerful attack and defense. Combined with the absolute damage of his dark technique, he had practically no weaknesses, except for a slight lack of speed.
"Tengen, do you want to continue?" asked Sakazuki, the magma around him still bubbling. He smiled calmly. "Judging by your state, your Mangekyo Sharingan is heavily depleted. If you continue, your body might not endure."
"Old man, this is... just the beginning," replied Tengen, showing not a hint of fear. An overwhelming excitement appeared on his face.
What side effects does the Mangekyo Sharingan have? He could handle it! He wanted to show what a "true Susanoo" was!
"Alright!" exclaimed Sakazuki, looking at him with surprise. "Are you sure you want to continue? Next, I'll fight with my full strength."
"Of course!"
"Bzzz!" Powerful chakra and eye energy began to rise around Tengen like flames.
Under the astonished gazes of Sakazuki and Hibari, the blue Susanoo began to evolve once more.
In an instant, the power before them surpassed the size of a small mountain peak, taking on the form of a war deity. Wings seemed to grow from the armor on its back, spreading wide, and in its hands appeared two giant swords. The invisible aura and pressure emanating from this being shook everyone nearby and stirred up a storm of emotions in this part of the sea.
Without a doubt, this was the Perfect Susanoo.
"What immense power... Energy condensed into matter..." Hibari whispered, unable to suppress their amazement.
"What a terrifying spectacle this would be if you added Armament and Conqueror's Haki?" – said Sakazuki, watching with awe.
Sakazuki, the Admiral, gazed at the spectacle in disbelief. He was a man who had seen much and had always been confident in his abilities. But… before the Perfect Susanoo standing before him, he felt a doubt creep into his heart.
In front of this being, he suddenly felt helpless—something he had never experienced even in battles with the Four Emperors.
Moreover, after the appearance of the Perfect Susanoo, the very essence of Tengen had changed beyond recognition. His gaze had become cold and deep as the abyss, and his posture exuded complete superiority over everything around.
"What a terrifying monster..." whispered Hibari, unable to believe her eyes.
Her heart pounded faster, and her hands trembled. She did not expect the surprises to continue. This powerful surge of strength reminded her of the battle between Sakazuki's father and one of the Four Emperors, Whitebeard, during the War at the Summit.
In other words, her boyfriend, who had been training in the West Blue Sea for more than half a year, managed to demonstrate strength comparable to the Four Emperors and Admirals.
Who was he, this mysterious guy?
"Alright... Very well!" After a few seconds, Sazaki took a deep breath, suppressing the tremor in his heart, and said with a smile, "Tengen, you truly have surprised me! What a pity… your Armament Haki is too weak to break through the elementalization of the Logia."
"Who said that weak Armament Haki can't disrupt the elementalization of a Logia?" Tengen replied calmly, standing between the brows of the Perfect Susanoo. "Don't you know that ninjas are skilled in Water Style techniques?"
"Water Style?" Sakazuki smirked.
He acknowledged Tengen's talent for Fire Style. But with his power and experience, Water Style posed no threat to him.
"Water Style: Great Water Explosion!" shouted Tengen, sharply clapping his hands. "Who will fix the dam?"
In the next moment, the sea, already tense with energy, erupted. The seawater rushed from all directions to the center, forming a massive ellipsoid water sphere that instantly surrounded the devastated island, now turned into a sea of magma and fire.
"What... what monstrous Water Style is this?" Sakazuki froze in amazement, looking up.
(A/N:He merely clapped his hands, and the surrounding water obeyed him. Water Style? No, this could only be called Sea Jutsu! Thank you, dear readers!)