one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 198: Clash of Titans

"This level of Domineering Haki and Armament Haki, perfectly fused... It's terrifying," Mio said with awe, though his grin never left his face.

"You're not bad either," the red-haired man replied with a deep voice.

Mio's excitement surged. "Let's keep going."

The two were evenly matched, but Mio could sense that this was only the beginning. As the battle continued, he felt his power becoming more controlled, ready for the next challenge.

With a burst of energy, Mio clenched his fists and unleashed his full demonic power. A scarlet aura surrounded his body, and in moments, a massive phantom materialized above his head. It was a towering giant wrapped in flames, with a colossal fist that radiated intense heat. The very ground beneath it burned black as the temperature around them spiked.

"Come on!" Mio yelled, his eyes filled with excitement.

He controlled the giant phantom, guiding it to throw a punch toward the red-haired man.

The moment the punch neared, the air itself seemed to warp with the heat, and the red-haired man could feel the intense pressure closing in on him.

"The temperature's even higher than before," the red-haired man murmured, his grip tightening around his sword, Griffin.

He wasn't one to back down from a challenge. He immediately swung his sword with precision, releasing a fierce slash that collided with the giant's massive fist.

Boom!

The two attacks met in a violent clash, shaking the very foundation of the island. The battle raged for what felt like hours, both fighters evenly matched.

It wasn't until half a day later that the attacks canceled each other out.

The next moment, Mio leapt into the air, his phantom still protecting him. Hovering above the red-haired man, he grinned.

"Red Hair, here comes the last blow!" Mio declared, his energy surging.

"Come on," the red-haired man said, his eyes flashing with excitement as he gripped Griffin tightly. His fighting spirit surged to an overwhelming peak.

In the sky, Mio clenched his fists again. The phantom giant followed suit, its fists coming together in a massive, earth-shattering motion. The ground beneath them shifted as Mio's form descended, propelled by the power of the phantom.

The attack was like a mountain falling from the sky, the impact sending tremors through the island.

At that moment, the pressure mounted on the red-haired man. Even he couldn't help but feel the immense force of the incoming blow.

"So strong!" he muttered, his senses heightened.

Back on the Red Foss, Jesus Bu stood by Beckman, eyes wide with concern. "Can the boss handle this?"

Beckman, cool as ever, simply nodded. "Don't worry. He's our captain."

Though the attack was fearsome, Beckman had unwavering faith in his captain's strength.

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The red-haired man's aura erupted, and he slashed the Griffin upward with immense power. A mix of Armament Haki and Overlord Haki coalesced within the blade, splitting the sky as his attack launched toward Mio's phantom.

The two devastating forces collided.

Boom!

The sky itself was torn open as the earth cracked beneath their feet. Even the sea surrounding the island seemed to recoil from the sheer power. Sea creatures deep below scrambled in panic.

The clash raged on for ten minutes, each side pushing back against the other.

At last, the attacks began to dissipate, the phantom fading and the slashing force of the red-haired man's sword diminishing.

Mio stood calmly not far from where the battle had just unfolded. His eyes locked with the red-haired man's, and he spoke with a smirk, "See you next time, Red Hair."

The red-haired man, panting lightly, gave a brief, surprised glance. Though he was exhausted, he quickly recovered and sheathed his sword, turning to walk toward the Red Foss.

"Let's set sail," he said, his voice steady despite the intensity of the battle.

"Yes," Beckman answered, ready to depart.

The Red Foss slowly began to sail away from the island.

Mio, still standing on the shore, watched them leave. With a flash of motion, he appeared on the deck of the Black Glory in the blink of an eye.

"Let's go," Mio ordered his ship's crew, excitement lighting up his features. He had just gained more control over the demonic power, and the battle had been an exhilarating experience.

His understanding of the red-haired man's strength was clearer now.

Strong.

Especially in Haki and swordsmanship. Mio had felt the overwhelming pressure in those areas. But in terms of physical strength, he was slightly superior.

"I hope we won't become enemies... Otherwise..." Mio's gaze turned cold as he narrowed his eyes. A dangerous glint flashed in his gaze.

As the Black Glory set sail, the island behind them began to rumble and crack.

Rumble.

The uninhabited island, which had once served as the battleground, was slowly torn apart and sank beneath the waves.