Charlotte Linlin: Mmp!

The kick came like a flash of lightning, striking with blinding speed!

Boom!

A deafening explosion shook the battlefield as Finn's kick collided with Kaido's chest. A massive shockwave erupted between them, spreading outward like the detonation of a colossal bomb.

Kaido's massive body was sent hurtling through the air, crashing to the ground with a thunderous impact, creating a violent explosion beneath him.

Rumbling~

The earth trembled as rocks and dirt flew into the air, while a thick cloud of dust enveloped the area. It felt as though an 80-magnitude earthquake had just struck. The very ground seemed to shudder under the force.

"What a terrifying attack! Even Kaido was blown away!"

"Yeah, this Marine Marshal is no joke, but… Kaido's defense is practically invincible. There's no way he's really injured."

"That's right. Even several Admirals working together couldn't harm Kaido. He's the strongest creature in the world!"

Despite the destructive force of Finn's attack, the pirates remained skeptical. They couldn't believe Kaido would truly be injured.

As the dust settled, the enormous crater left behind came into view.

"Look! Kaido's still in there!"

"See? I told you Kaido couldn't be hurt."

"No! Look at his face! He's pale, and his arms are shaking. He's definitely hurt!"

As everyone watched in stunned silence, Kaido's body twitched. Slowly, he reached for the edge of the deep pit, using his strength to pull himself up.

"Look! Boss Kaido's getting up!"

"Yeah, there's no way Kaido can be hurt!"

But then, a startling scene unfolded. Kaido spat a mouthful of blood, his face turning even paler. His entire body trembled.

With a low groan, Kaido's grip on the pit's edge loosened, and he collapsed back into the hole.

"Boss!" the Beasts Pirates cried in disbelief.

The rest of the pirates could hardly comprehend what they were seeing. The world's strongest creature—Kaido—had been struck hard enough to vomit blood!

This wasn't something any Marine Admiral, let alone a fellow Four Emperor, could accomplish.

The pirates' eyes shifted slowly from Kaido to Finn, a wave of dread washing over them.

This man… is he some kind of demon?

"I didn't even kick you to death, Kaido. I have to say, you impress me!" Finn remarked with a faint frown, glancing down at Kaido in the pit.

His words seemed almost absurd.

"Is he serious? He just kicked the strongest creature in the world until he vomited blood, and now he's complaining?"

Kaido, still struggling, glared at Finn through clenched teeth. He spat more blood, forcing himself to sit up, his voice filled with both anger and awe.

"What kind of physical technique is that? It's insane!"

"The kind that will kill you." Finn smirked, uninterested in elaborating. "Now, it's time to finish you off."

But Kaido laughed. "Your attack is strong enough to seriously wound me in an instant, but you didn't kill me. That's the difference between serious injury and death!"

With a defiant roar, Kaido pushed himself up from the pit. His body was battered, but he was still standing, and his expression had regained some of its usual ferocity.

"I used the time while you were talking to recover," Kaido said with a grin. "I'm no stranger to pain."

His breathing steadied, and the blood no longer flowed from his mouth. The Zoan Devil Fruit's healing ability had done its work.

Finn raised an eyebrow. "So, you're an Awakener of a Zoan Devil Fruit. That explains it. Your recovery speed is impressive."

"I'm not just any Zoan Awakener," Kaido boasted. "I'm an Awakened Beast Zoan, the strongest there is! Ordinary Zoan Awakening abilities can't compare to mine. Even Ancient Zoans fall short of my power!"

With that, Kaido jumped free of the pit, his vitality almost fully restored.

"Tsk, tsk," Finn said with a mock smile. "So, your ability to withstand my attack is thanks to your Zoan Awakening?"

"Exactly. And what of it?" Kaido sneered.

Finn wasn't fazed. "So, if a Paramecia Devil Fruit user were in my place, even if they were awakened, they wouldn't stand a chance against me?"

Kaido's expression soured, and he gave a dry laugh. "That's exactly it."

Finn smiled, turning his attention to Charlotte Linlin. "Thanks for the tip," he said.

Charlotte Linlin rolled her eyes in exasperation. She had an overwhelming urge to curse.