Chapter 74: Chapter 69 Yellow Ape vs Emperor Kaido
The chaotic clash between two titanic forces, Admiral Kizaru (Yellow Ape) and the Emperor Kaido, raged on, shaking the already devastated G8 base. Satoru stood back, observing the heated battle with a mix of awe and strategy.
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Kizaru, known for his laid-back demeanor, showed his true might as he wielded the *Sky Cloud Sword*, a golden lightsaber formed from his devil fruit ability. Its sheer brilliance and precision highlighted why he was a force to be reckoned with among the admirals.
"Is it you, the yellow monkey?" Kaido's gravelly voice carried irritation as he glared at Kizaru, his earlier barrage of light attacks still lingering in his mind.
"I don't like being called that, Beast," Kizaru replied nonchalantly, raising his glowing finger. A laser shot out with a sharp "zing," forcing Kaido to deflect it with his massive spiked mace. The resulting explosion rocked the base further, sending debris flying.
Satoru frowned, watching the wreckage pile up. *At this rate, I'll have to rebuild the entire base from scratch... again. Pirates are going to be my construction crew for a while.*
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The battle intensified. Kizaru's swordsmanship was surprisingly refined, each swing of his light blade fast enough to blur into streaks of gold. Kaido, though powerful and durable, found himself on the defensive, his bulky frame struggling to keep up with Kizaru's blinding speed.
But Kaido, the Emperor of the Sea, wasn't about to let himself be overwhelmed. With a guttural roar, he unleashed a surprise attack—a torrent of *Hot Breath*, flames bursting from his maw toward Kizaru. The molten heat melted the ground where it touched, creating an intense inferno around them.
"Impressive," Kizaru muttered, disappearing into a glimmer of light just before the flames could reach him. A moment later, golden beams rained from the sky as Kizaru reappeared above Kaido, his fingers glowing with energy.
"Actually, I'm quite good at sneak attacks," Kizaru quipped, unleashing a concentrated laser at Kaido's head. The explosion sent the Emperor staggering, a rare sight for someone of his stature.
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The golden onslaught didn't end there. Hundreds of lasers shot from all directions, hammering Kaido with relentless precision. The repeated blasts left scorch marks on Kaido's skin, the sheer force finally managing to injure the indomitable pirate.
Satoru couldn't help but admire the spectacle, muttering, "The guy's like a living fireworks display. But still... Kaido's durability is on another level."
Kaido emerged from the smoke, his massive form smoldering but unfazed. His crimson eyes locked onto Kizaru, filled with unbridled fury.
"It's really a monster with rough skin and thick flesh," Kizaru remarked, his voice as casual as ever, though his breathing betrayed his weariness.
Satoru, ever the tactician, couldn't resist a jab. "General Yellow Ape, are you running out of steam?"
Kizaru twitched at the comment, his lips curving into a half-smile. "How can a man say no? This battle's only just begun."
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Kizaru prepared himself for a serious counteroffensive. "It seems I'll need to use my awakened powers," he murmured, his tone finally betraying a hint of seriousness.
Kaido, meanwhile, gripped his mace tighter, his aura growing more ferocious by the second. The ground cracked under his feet as he began to release his own untapped power, the air around him thick with tension.
As the two titans prepared to unleash their full strength, Satoru's mind raced. He knew Kaido's monstrous capabilities were nowhere near their limit, and Kizaru's seemingly casual demeanor masked the devastating force he could wield when pushed to the edge.
But Satoru couldn't ignore the thought gnawing at him: *If this is just one of the Four Emperors, how will the Navy ever handle all of them at once?*
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With the battlefield trembling under the weight of their growing power, the stakes were clear. The next clash would not only determine the fate of the G8 base but also serve as a preview of the true strength of the world's most powerful forces.