The dawn of the anticipated day rose gracefully, bathing the arena in a soft golden hue.
Katsuo stood poised, the morning light accentuating his determined gaze. "Dad, I'd like Yamato to witness this battle. I want her to see what true power looks like," he requested, hoping to show her the extent of his capabilities.
In response, Kaido remained silent, his thoughts veiled behind a stoic facade. Moments elapsed in a hushed anticipation until...
Katsuo strode into the arena, a magnificent space crafted by Kaido specifically for this momentous clash.
The entire cohort of Beast Pirates gathered, their eyes fixed on the unfolding spectacle
. Among them stood Yamato, a mix of concern and disbelief etched on her face.
"So, she's here. I'll reveal the extent of my strength to her," Katsuo mused inwardly, his resolve firm and unwavering.
"Now, introducing Katsuo's opponent for this momentous bout, one of the esteemed All-Stars of the Beast Pirates, Jack," announced Kaido, causing a wave of shock and skepticism to ripple through the crowd.
"It's impossible! Katsuo can't possibly take on Jack. Despite being Kaido's son, he's just a child," murmured the spectators, their disbelief evident.
"This can't be happening! How can he stand against Jack?" Yamato voiced her concern, her worry deepening.
Amidst the murmurs and doubts, Katsuo's excitement bubbled uncontrollably.
He leaped headfirst into the fray, brandishing his twin axes with fervor, launching a relentless attack against Jack.
However, Jack, with an air of nonchalance, effortlessly intercepted Katsuo's assault, deflecting it with a mere flick of his arm. "Hmph, so feeble," mocked Jack before delivering a swift and powerful blow that sent Katsuo hurtling into the arena wall.
A resounding cheer erupted from the crowd at this display of dominance.
Regaining his footing, Katsuo acknowledged Jack's formidable punch. "What a formidable strike," he admitted, readying himself for the next move. In an instant, he summoned a legion of pythons and anacondas, a relentless swarm converging upon Jack.
The beasts coiled around Jack, enshrouding him entirely, but in a swift and precise motion, Jack dispatched each serpent, cutting through them effortlessly with practiced precision.
Seizing a fleeting opportunity, Katsuo lunged forward with his axe aimed directly at Jack's neck.
Yet, to his astonishment, the blow failed to leave a mark, a testament to Jack's indomitable resilience.
Perceiving an opening, Jack seized Katsuo by the leg, ruthlessly pummeling him with unyielding force.
Thud after thud echoed as Jack relentlessly slammed Katsuo, the impact shattering the ground beneath them. Ultimately, with a forceful hurl, Katsuo was sent sliding across the ground, his back meeting the unforgiving surface.
Closing in for what seemed like the decisive strike, Jack aimed a powerful blow towards Katsuo.
However, in a surprising turn, a colossal Titanoboa intervened, grasping Jack in its formidable grip.
Seizing the opportunity presented, Katsuo rose determinedly, driving his axe towards Jack's neck, seeking to conclude the battle in one decisive strike.
"Is this the moment? Is Jack about to fall to his adversary?" murmured the onlookers, their breaths held in anticipation.