Such a thing, there is no surprise.
In a desperate situation, after awakening the Saiyan bloodline, his combat power has already greatly surpassed that of Rocks' level.
—Unquestionably, the first in the Chronology of One Piece!
Kaido's pupils suddenly contracted, and he stared intently at Shano:
"Heh heh heh heh, if I haven't forgotten, this brat, when this year is over, will only be twenty, right? It's truly exaggerated... truly exaggerated power, exaggerated talent!"
He staggered backward several steps, laughing recklessly, though his laughter carried a trace of relief.
Blood continuously spilled from the corner of his mouth, but Kaido paid it no mind, only using those eyes still burning with battle intent to stare directly at Shano.
"Dying at your hands isn't a disgrace to my life; it's just a pity that despite bearing the title of the world's strongest in single combat, I couldn't reach your level, couldn't make you satisfied, Shano!"
The words hadn't finished.
Kaido gave a muffled grunt, and his massive body shook violently.
He tried to support himself with his hands, but his arm bones were already overburdened, completely shattered, devoid of any strength whatsoever.
Poof!
A mouthful of blood spewed forth; Kaido could no longer support himself, his knees slammed heavily to the ground, yet he stubbornly held his head high, refusing to fall.
"Oh? Is it finally over!"
A wild voice suddenly emerged from the ruins; Barrett sneered, walking step by step with his right arm already restored to perfection.
"Looks like it's already finished; Kaido, you've fallen even faster than I anticipated, but it's your keen discernment that allows my battle to officially begin!"
Rumble!
With Barrett's voice.
The entire Ghost Island suddenly trembled violently, the ground squirming like a living creature, countless rocks and remnants of buildings frantically converging toward Barrett.
In the blink of an eye, they enveloped him, forming an oversized monstrosity dozens of meters high, as large as half an island!!!
Its head touches the sky and its feet tread upon the earth!
Even the moon is completely overshadowed by this colossal figure!
"This is my giant Bullet form!!!"
Barrett's maniacal laughter echoed from inside the Giant, the sound waves causing the ground to shake, "See that! This is my true power, the entire island will become my Weapon!"
The rock Giant continued to swell, quickly surpassing a height of a kilometer.
Even more terrifying was that the debris, under Barrett's Haki's influence, was entirely covered in pitch-black Armament, the whole body emanating a chilling, sharp light.
The scale of Armament coverage like this...
In comparison, Vergo's Haki was like a tiny drop of water in front of the ocean, insignificant!
"Hey, Kaido!"
A fissure opened in the Giant's head, revealing Barrett's menacing visage:
"The defeated should stop getting in the way! If you can still move, roll over to the side and watch how I'm going to take this guy down!"
Kaido struggled to lift his head, looking at Barrett, couldn't help but grin:
"Heh heh heh... this guy, still so arrogant."
Indeed.
With such means, no wonder he was beaten brutally earlier yet still holds such powerful confidence.
Even he, confronted with something so exaggerated, probably would struggle to gain the upper hand, might even fall into a disadvantage...
But, if it's this man beside me.
"Hey, Shano..."
Kaido turned back his head, his voice already hoarse, yet he still managed to smile:
"You guy, earlier... clearly held back a little, right? I'm counting on you, at the end... let me see your true Power..."
I'm counting on you.
Nothing else matters.
He, before completely collapsing, only had this regret left!
"..."
Shano silently met his gaze for a moment, then slowly nodded.
Then.
Under Kaido's hopeful gaze, he stepped past him, came to the coast, and lifted his head, calmly looking at the overwhelming combined Giant.
"Oh? You came forward voluntarily!"
Barrett's unrestrained laughter echoed from inside the Giant:
"Hahaha, how does it feel to observe power that's on a completely different level than before! Are you scared? No worries, brat! It's still time to admit defeat!"