Tanjiro's mind went blank, completely unable to connect the figure floating in the sky like a deity with the easygoing, occasionally joking big shot he usually knew.
"This… this isn't just some big shot," Tanjiro muttered, his voice filled with disbelief. "This is practically a god! No, something stronger and more mysterious than a god."
The others in the chat group also snapped out of it and began discussing animatedly.
"My god, just how strong is he?"
"That attack just now probably surpassed anything imaginable, right?"
"Yeah, his strength is completely beyond our comprehension. He's practically a mythical being."
"Speaking of which, who is boss, fighting? To push him to use such a powerful technique."
"Not sure, but someone who can fight Roy, to this extent is probably one of the Four Emperors."
Uchiha Sasuke in the group was also deeply shaken by the immense power Kizaru had displayed. He clenched his fists, his eyes sparkling with excitement and yearning.
"As expected of Kizaru. His strength is truly god-like, inspiring awe."
Sasuke muttered to himself, his tone containing both admiration for Kizaru's power and regret that he hadn't reached such a level himself.
"If I had this much power," a flash of ruthlessness passed through Sasuke's eyes, "Uchiha Itachi would be dead. I'll make him pay for his betrayal back then."
Deep in Sasuke's heart, his hatred for Itachi had never faded, and Kizaru's immense power gave him hope for revenge.
Meanwhile, Fushiguro Megumi, who had been lurking in the chat group, was also utterly shaken by this sudden battle.
He had originally thought his teacher, Gojo Satoru, was the strongest existence in the world, but seeing Kizaru's power beyond common sense made him begin to doubt his understanding.
"This power completely surpasses Gojo-sensei's."
Megumi marveled inwardly, an expression of disbelief on his face. He knew Gojo's strength well, but the power Kizaru displayed made even Gojo-sensei seem insignificant in comparison.
"Is Ryomen Sukuna this strong?"
Megumi speculated, the visage of Sukuna's fierce face appearing in his mind. As the most powerful cursed spirit in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, Sukuna's strength was terrifying, but no one had witnessed it firsthand.
But now, faced with Kizaru's overwhelming might, Megumi couldn't help but wonder if even Sukuna could reach such a terrifying level.
This sudden battle not only showed everyone in the group the extent of Kizaru's strength but also made them reevaluate the power systems of their own worlds.
Out on the sea, waves surged and gales raged. Katakuri stood on the swaying deck of the flagship, surveying the surrounding fleet, now scarred and shrouded in smoke.
His expression was grave, yet even facing this desperate situation, he showed no sign of retreat.
"Kizaru, why are you here?"
Charlotte Perospero's voice was sharp and gloomy. His features were twisted, his eyes flickering with fear and anger at the unknown threat. "Aren't you afraid Mama will kill you? For the Navy to be so bold as to send an Admiral deep into Emperor territory!"
As the brain of the Big Mom Pirates, Perospero was known for his cunning and intelligence, but now he couldn't hide his shock and unease. The appearance of a Navy Admiral was undoubtedly a major blow to the Big Mom Pirates and a blatant challenge to Big Mom's authority.
"Kizaru, I'll be your opponent." Katakuri's voice was deep and powerful as he slowly drew his weapon, its blade glinting coldly.
He wasted no words. Facing a Navy Admiral, the highest level of combat power, he knew that only he, the foremost of the Three Sweet Commanders, could possibly stand against him and buy the Big Mom Pirates a sliver of a chance.
Roy, the young Navy Admiral, however, seemed unconcerned by Katakuri's provocation. He made a show of shrugging, a playful smile curling at the corner of his mouth. "Ooh, scary. Being able to counter an attack like that, you pirates really are monsters."
"If anyone's the monster, it's you, the youngest Navy Admiral."
Katakuri's tone was full of provocation. He knew Kizaru's strength well, but even so, he would never give up easily.
He had to step up, stall Kizaru, and hold out until the captain of the Big Mom Pirates, Big Mom, arrived.
Katakuri's gaze sharpened. He took a deep breath, his aura suddenly surging as if he were a beast about to awaken. "Come, Kizaru. Show me your strength. Prove you're worthy of the title Admiral!"
As Katakuri's words fell, a decisive battle was about to unfold on these turbulent seas.
"How terrifying," Roy said, a playful smile on his lips. His eyes held curiosity, but more than that, excitement at testing a new power.
Facing Katakuri, the strongest fighter of the Big Mom Pirates and the foremost Sweet Commander, Roy suddenly had an idea — he didn't want to use his full power right away and end the fight quickly.
It wasn't because he feared the Big Mom Pirates' forces. On the contrary, he was brimming with confidence.
The real reason was that he wanted to test the ninjutsu powers he had obtained from Uchiha Sasuke.
Roy's eyes suddenly blazed, as if flames burned within them.
His hands rapidly formed seals, chakra surged wildly within his body, and a terrifying power condensed inside him.
"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!" Roy muttered, his hands flashing in an instant. With the burst of chakra, a raging inferno erupted like a volcanic eruption, forming a colossal wall of fire that roared toward the Big Mom Pirates with devastating heat and force.
The flames traced a brilliant arc across the sky, as if trying to ignite the heavens themselves.
The pirates screamed in terror, scrambling to evade the sudden, horrifying attack.
Katakuri, while grim-faced, showed a glint of competitiveness in his eyes.
He swiftly manifested numerous mochi fists, coating them with Armament Haki.
The fire wall collided with Katakuri's Haki-infused fists, producing a deafening roar and a blinding flash of light.
The entire battlefield seemed shaken by the impact. Waves churned, and the sky darkened.
Roy stood quietly in the distance, observing the results of his experiment.
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