Chapter 256 : Strong Acid President
Amidst the ruins of the Department Store, two figures clashed wildly before separating.
"Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist!"
Bangku let out a low roar, his palms tracing blue arcs in the air, deflecting all of Garou's heavy punches.
But his forehead was already covered in large beads of sweat.
Too fast!
Garou's offensive was like an unceasing tide, each wave higher than the last.
Every punch carried a suffocating power.
But what startled Bangku even more was that the techniques Garou was unconsciously displaying were evolving at a visible speed!
"Roar!!"
Garou let out an inhuman roar, his body, covered in black armor, twisted sharply, and a destructive surge of energy burst from his fist.
Thud!
The air itself seemed to explode from that punch.
Bangku's pupils constricted, and he crossed his arms to block the blow.
The immense impact pushed him back several meters, his feet plowing two deep furrows in the ground.
"Is this the Exploding Heart Release Fist?!"
Bangku looked at Garou in shock.
This was a forbidden martial art he had sealed away in pursuit of ultimate destructive power, when did this kid… However, Garou didn't give him time to think.
Before Bangku could even stabilize himself, Garou's figure vanished again.
This time, the stance he adopted made Bangku feel even more familiar, and even more shocked.
Left hand, the unparalleled power of Whirlwind Iron Cutting Fist.
Right hand, the ultimate flexibility of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.
Two completely different forces intertwined in Garou's hands, ultimately transforming into a terrifying storm capable of tearing everything apart!
"Cross Fang Dragon Slayer Fist!!!"
Although he didn't shout out the name of the move, the iconic dual forces already explained everything.
Bangku watched this scene, a mix of emotions in his heart.
This was a combined secret technique that he and his elder brother Bomb could only perform together.
And now, this disciple, who wasn't even fully conscious, was performing it all by himself!
"What a little Monster, Garou."
Bangku gave a wry smile, but the fighting spirit in his eyes burned even brighter.
"Come on! Let me see where your limits are!!"
Boom boom boom boom!!!
Two terrifying forces erupted fully in the confined space.
Walls collapsed, floorboards shattered.
Bangku was like a small boat in a raging storm; though precarious, he never capsized.
He pushed decades of accumulated martial arts experience to its limit, and the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist seemed to have become an instinct.
But human strength has its limits.
Especially when facing a Monster that was constantly evolving.
As time passed, Bangku's movements finally showed a hint of sluggishness.
In that instant.
The unconscious Garou keenly caught this flaw.
Bang!
A pitch-black fist broke through Bangku's defense and heavily struck his side neck!
This blow was incredibly heavy; even though Bangku tightened his neck muscles at the last moment to try and dissipate the force, the power was simply too great.
Bangku's vision went black, and his consciousness instantly blurred.
But he did not fall.
In these final moments, this grandmaster, who had dominated the martial arts world his entire life, stubbornly threw out one last punch, fueled by his refusal to lose.
No fancy techniques, no intricate variations.
Just a straight punch containing a master's final hope for his disciple.
Thud!
This punch landed squarely on Garou's face, which was completely covered by black carapace.
"Crack..."
A faint sound of shattering echoed.
That indestructible Monster mask finally developed a crack under Bangku's all-out punch.
Immediately after, the crack spread rapidly, and finally—
Crash!
Half of the mask shattered, revealing Garou's blood-stained human face.
"Phew..."
Bangku looked at this scene, a relieved smile gracing his lips.
Then, his body went limp, and he completely lost consciousness, collapsing into the ruins.
And Garou, after suffering this heavy blow, his body also suddenly stiffened.
That wild killing instinct seemed to be temporarily suppressed as the mask shattered.
He swayed twice, then his knees gave out, and he also fell with a thud beside Bangku.
Master and disciple lay side by side in the ruins, unconscious... Meanwhile, on the other battlefield.
"Sizzle sizzle sizzle..."
Strong Acid President was covered in yellowish-green viscous liquid, leaving smoking deep pits on the ground with every step.
"Dissolve, let it all dissolve!"
He cackled, waving his hands, splashing out large amounts of strong acid.
Opposite him, Superalloy Darkshine's perfect muscles were covered in large areas of strong acid, emitting a pungent smell and white smoke.
The burning agony was enough to make anyone with an unstable will instantly collapse.
Darkshine looked down at the skin on his arm that was being corroded.
This scene involuntarily reminded him of that one battle.
Back then, facing the Monster named Groribas, just because his muscles were injured, he lost his will to fight due to fear and his obsession with perfection.
At that time, he had the strongest body, but the most fragile heart.
"Hehe..."
Darkshine suddenly chuckled softly.
"What are you laughing at? Have you gone mad from the pain?"
Strong Acid President looked at Darkshine's eerie smile, an inexplicable irritation rising in his heart.
"No."
Darkshine looked up, his eyes firm and moving.
"I'm just laughing at my foolish past self."
He clenched his fist, even though that hand was already corroded by acid, revealing flesh and blood, he still held it tightly.
"Back then, I thought that once these muscles were damaged, I would lose my qualification as a hero."
"But now..."
Darkshine suddenly stepped forward, letting more strong acid splash onto him.
"I'm not afraid anymore!"
"True strength isn't about not getting hurt, but about throwing a punch to protect those behind you, even when injured, even when the pain is unbearable!"
"That is a hero!!!"
Boom!
Along with this roar, Darkshine's aura actually rose instead of falling!
His dark muscles seemed to respond to their master's will, erupting with incredible power.
"Wh-what?!"
Strong Acid President was stunned.
This was Gums' strong acid, after all!
But why wasn't this guy collapsing, but instead getting stronger?!
"Stop talking to yourself over there! Let's see how long you can last!"
Strong Acid President, enraged, opened his large mouth and fired a concentrated acid cannon!
"Superalloy Rocket Headbutt!!!"
Facing this attack, Darkshine did not dodge.
Instead, he charged directly, enduring the acid rain on his head!
Even if my skin dissolves, even if my flesh peels away.
As long as my bones aren't broken, as long as my heart is still beating.
I will never stop!
Bang!!!
Darkshine's massive bald head slammed heavily into Strong Acid President's chest!
"Pfft!!!"
Strong Acid President's enormous body was actually sent flying backward by this headbutt!
"It's not over yet!"
Darkshine endured the intense pain, stomped his feet fiercely, and once again caught up with the flying Strong Acid President.
His large hands, corroded to reveal flesh and blood, grabbed Strong Acid President's shoulders, allowing the acid on the opponent's body to burn his palms.
"Superalloy Muscle Explosion!!!"
All of Darkshine's muscles swelled to their limit in that instant.
"Be crushed!!!"
Thud!!!
Darkshine's thick arms suddenly clapped inward, and Strong Acid President's body, caught in the middle, instantly suffered destructive compression!
"No... don't!"
Strong Acid President let out one last scream.
Splish!
Under this terrifying monstrous strength, his proud acid body instantly burst apart!
Acidic liquid and chunks of flesh splattered everywhere.
In the center of the ruins.
Strong Acid President had completely vanished, leaving only a bubbling puddle of liquid.
And Darkshine stood there, covered in blood.
His skin was visibly corroded, but he remained standing.
"Hoo... hoo..."
Darkshine panted heavily, each breath accompanied by piercing pain.
But he smiled.
It was a smile filled with pride.
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