Watching the guy who had just made a fool out of him, Bullet's face was surprisingly upbeat, showing no sign of embarrassment.
"Ittoryu: Taki (Waterfall)!"
Thanks to the power of the Rooster Talisman, Atlas always had the upper hand, teleporting right in front of Bullet and slashing him with his sword.
But then...!
Numerous purple twisted streams surged up once more, creating a half-circle barrier that deflected the blade.
The power of the Clank-Clank Devil Fruit isn't just about constructing Gundams!
For now, it seems like this whole island is practically his playground.
If Atlas wants to use the Rooster Talisman to dominate, he'll have to wrest control of the island from Bullet!
Boom!
Before Atlas could even sheath his sword, a figure enveloped in purple light burst forth from the darkness.
The purple-black armament haki covering his body was even more intense than before!
Bullet isn't naive; he wouldn't reveal all his tricks right from the start.
In battles between strong foes, their cunning is gradually exposed, and their trump cards revealed.
"Hey!"
Bullet's eyes widened, and he forced an ugly smile at Atlas. His white teeth stood out starkly against the haki surrounding his face.
Atlas remained unfazed, calmly tucking Kaminari into his waist.
His muscles and tendons tensed all over his body, each distinct muscle seeming to twitch with anticipation.
"Kamisori (Razor)!"
With explosive force surging beneath his feet, Atlas activated his speed, moving so swiftly that even Bullet couldn't react, and struck him squarely in the face.
Boom!
Wrapped in fierce dragon flames and terrifying explosive power, a fist the size of a cooking pot landed directly on the side of Bullet's face.
Dong Dong Dong!
Under the immense impact, Bullet was forced back continuously, purple twisted characters swirling beneath his feet, keeping him suspended in mid-air.
"Nice punch!" Bullet rubbed his swollen cheek, his facial muscles twitching as the swelling visibly subsided.
"..."
The corners of Atlas's eyes twitched. If it had been anyone else, that punch would have likely taken out at least half of their head.
But for a top-tier powerhouse like Bullet, it was just an injury that could be healed by consuming some energy and blood.
Although not as efficient as a Zoan's recovery ability, Bullet, in the prime of his youth, wasn't like an old-timer such as Rayleigh.
Whether it was the number of hematopoietic red blood cells or the rate of granulation growth, he was among the best in the ocean!
"Really? How about another punch?"
Boom!
As soon as the words left his mouth, Atlas reappeared beside Bullet.
"Rokushiki Ogi: Rokuogan!"
The hallmark of the Rokuogan technique was just as its name suggested. It focused all its strength into a single point and could be unleashed without any prior preparation.
The Rokushiki Ogi: Rokuogan was developed based on this principle, primarily by stacking the power generated during high-speed dives and rotations with its own power, ultimately converging it into a single point.
Thus achieving the effect of delivering a lethal blow in one strike!
When!
Bullet's reaction wasn't sluggish, and with his conscious defense, he swiftly blocked Atlas's fist.
"Internal destruction..."
Atlas's pupils contracted, but then he grasped the situation.
Another card has been unveiled!
Boom!
Upon realizing his fist had been blocked, Atlas took a step back, creating some distance between them, took a deep breath, and once again enlarged himself.
Bang bang bang bang!
His fist moved like a phantom, its strength akin to a falling mountain.
The dense shadows of Atlas's fists instantly engulfed Bullet!
Gritting his teeth, Bullet growled, "Is that all you've got?!"
Planting his feet firmly, he punched like a thunderbolt, with purple afterimages swirling around him, launching random strikes!
Relying on his powerful observation haki and exceptional dynamic vision, Bullet deftly blocked each punch with almost surgical precision. As they moved swiftly, the muffled sounds of impacts filled the air.
Clang!
With the final attack blocked, Bullet switched from defense to offense, stepping forward and delivering a close-range blow to Atlas.
Boom!
A punch was launched like a spear or a cannon, accompanied by an overwhelming explosion in the air, but it was firmly blocked by a palm!
"Take this!"
Atlas smiled disdainfully as his fingers suddenly closed around Bullet's fist, tightly gripping it. He then stepped forward, seizing Bullet's upper arm with his other hand, and flung him forward fiercely, resembling a Buddha hurling an elephant with his body acting like a massive bow.
Boom!
Bullet lost his balance instantly, hurtling towards the island below at terrifying speed. The impact was like a sledgehammer hitting the air, producing a thunderous noise!
Whoosh!
Without allowing his opponent another chance, Atlas swiftly ascended and appeared in front of Bullet, using the Chicken Talisman to maintain the same velocity as his opponent.
"Hey! Kid..."
Bullet's stern smile revealed a massive muzzle suddenly emerging from his once robust chest.
And his target? The approaching Atlas, heading straight towards him!
Rumble!
Without giving his opponent a chance to react, the cannon erupted, and a purple shockwave instantly engulfed Atlas. Utilizing this recoil, Bullet slipped out of Atlas's sight once again.
Atomic Cannon!
Buzz!
A violent roar echoed, and in that moment, the world seemed to lose its color, akin to a collapsing black hole absorbing all surrounding light!
"Admiral Hakuryu..."
Standing on the warship, Yamakaji had a clear view of the distant battle, his expression shifting to one of concern.
"We don't need to fret over that man."
Onigumo paused momentarily in wiping his blade, flicked the blood off his thumb, and formed an ugly smile.
"He's the Marine star even acknowledged by Admiral Sakazuki!"
When it came to the Marines, Akainu, once his direct superior, was the person he admired the most.
Then, Atlas, whom he had barely interacted with, became his second most admired individual.
As Akainu's adjutant, he had heard about this young Marine rookie more than once.
By the time others heard his name, he already had the strength to rival the Sea Emperor.
Moreover, the other party's behavior and style deeply earned his respect and conviction!
"Yeah... What a formidable man."
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