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" IRON DRAGON'S CLUB ! "
Seeing his arm simply hit the ground, Gajeel growled in displeasure as Garou dodged his attack once again.
'' Grrr! Are you going to stop moving? What do you have? Are you afraid of having to endure my attacks ? "
In response, Garou leaned on a rock before jumping, like a rubber ball on the rock walls around Gajeel. Increasingly annoyed, the wizard turned his head in several directions, while his opponent moved so quickly that he became almost invisible.
''Tssss! This guy's speed is going to be a problem. '' Affirmed the man, covering his skin with metal, to protect himself from his opponent's next attack.
Observing him, while continuing to jump, Garou seemed to be analyzing him.
''This guy...his main strength seems to be his defense. '
Once he reached maximum speed, he shot straight at Gajeel, fist forward. Noticing this, the wizard imitated him.
'" IRON DRAGON'S CLUB ! " Gajeel repeated.
Bumping their fists, one against the other, the two adversaries stopped. Impact raised the dust around Gajeel's feet, while the man did his best to push his adversary back. However, hearing crackling noises, Gajeel widened his eyes, seeing his metal skin crack. Garou's power seemed to surpass his defense.
" What ? "
''I will defeat you in one blow. '' Assured Garou.
Swelling his cheeks immediately, Gajeel roared.
" IRON DRAGON'S ROAR ! "
Moving aside, Garou dodged the attack, allowing Gajeel to set some distance between them.
"Tsss! This guy is more powerful than … "
Suddenly, before Gajeel could react, his enemy suddenly disappeared from sight, before finding himself inches in front of him. Garou moved so quickly that it almost looked like he knew how to teleport.
" How … ? "
Striking Gajeel's abdomen with all his might, Garou tried to propel him back. As he had just stated, he intended to defeat the sorcerer in a single attack. Unfortunately, it was without counting the fact that Gajeel covered his skin with a thick layer of metal at the last second. This cushioned much of the shock while Garou's fist punched into the shield without the slightest hesitation, threatening to pulverize his knuckles.
Unfortunately, despite his improved defenses, Gajeel felt his feet slip backwards, while part of Garou's attack managed to damage his metallic skin, before striking him in the abdomen. Now grimacing in pain, the man placed a hand on his stomach, while glaring at his opponent.
For his part, having his fingers that seemed to break, Garou only displayed a stoic face. Using his good hand to grip his broken fingers, he began to pull them forcefully and managed to put them back in place. Being able to move the fingers of his broken hand again, he got back into a fighting stance.
''Damn it. '' Gajeel growled. ''Are you insensitive to pain or something? ''
" What happens to you ? " Garou questioned him, still in position. " Don't tell me that's all you can do. "
Then, jumping to the side, he resumed his support on a rock, before jumping in all directions, around Gajeel. Seeing him acting like a bouncing ball again, Gajeel couldn't follow his speed with his eyes.
''As long as this guy uses his speed, I won't be able to touch him. ''
However, attempting to use his hearing and smell to track him, the mage ended up pointing his arm in one direction before stretching it out. Letting his arm reach a very long length, the mage then shouted, before spinning like a top. Now several meters long and sharp as a sword, his arm pulverized all the rocks and stone towers that surrounded him.
''What? '' Garou was surprised, stopping for a short moment.
Unfortunately, this brief immobility allowed Gajeel's arm to hit him in the abdomen.
''ARGH! ''
Feeling his arm hit him, Gajeel started to smile. Continuing to spin, he ends up directing his arm downwards, before violently throwing Garou against the ground.
" IRON DRAGON'S SWORD ! "
Finding himself in the middle of a crater, Garou's body found itself immobile, as if Gajeel's attack had managed to knock him out. However, not letting his guard down, the wizard knew that it would certainly take more to defeat him.
'' IRON DRAGON CLUB ! ''
Transforming his arm into a metal pillar, Gajeel aimed it towards Garou in order to strike him. However, suddenly opening his eyes, the martial arts fighter did a backflip to get back on his feet. Then, taking a new fighting stance, he let the end of Gajeel's arm hit his abdomen.
Gritting his teeth somewhat, Garou felt his feet move backwards. However, his hands grabbed Gajeel's arm and held him still.
''I've got you. '' Garou affirmed.
'' What ? ''
" AHHHHHHH ! " Garou shouted, struggling against Gajeel's sword.
Suddenly, a strange metal sound was heard, the instant Garou twisted Gajeel's pillar to the side. Then uttering a cry of agony, Gajeel made his arm return to its original form. Immediately, he could see that his member being twisted in the wrong way, showing that Garou had just broken it.
" Impossible. "
" I will finish with you. " Garou assured, rushing at him.
Not having said his last word, Gajeel created a metallic tornado.
" IRON DRAGON'S ROAR ! "
Having already seen his attack, Garou dodged it by jumping to the side, before propelling himself towards Gajeel.
" IRON DRAGON'S SCALES ! "
" WHIRLWIND IRON CUTTING FIST ! "
Letting his skin harden, Gajeel let himself be hit by Garou's attack. For a few moments, the two fighters remained motionless. Then, finally, Garou felt some of his knuckles crack. Having already been damaged earlier, the weakened framework of his hands had prevented Garou from striking his opponent with his full power.
However, Gajeel suddenly vomited, before falling at Garou's feet, while holding his stomach. Despite the fact that Garou had been forced to hit him with restraint, Gajeel's defense had been outclassed again.
" You are nothing. " Affirmed Garou. " I can't even get better with you. "
In response, Gajeel's body was covered in darkness, before he sent his valid fist to Garou's knee. Wincing in pain, feeling his leg hit, Garou used his second leg to strike Gajeel on the chin and throw him away from him. Falling to the ground, Gajeel stood up in pain, while Garou ran towards him again.
" I will finish you off. "
''And yet another victory for our universe. '' Rejoices Quitela, with a big smile. ''Definitely, this tournament is much easier than expected.
However, before Garou had time to strike Gajeel, in order to eliminate him, the god of destruction saw a red ray travel across the field before piercing one of Garou's legs.
''WHAT? '' The god was surprised.
As surprised as he was, Gajeel saw Garou put one knee on the ground, while a hole was now visible at the level of his calf. The surprise attack had damaged the Universe 4 fighter's muscles.
''What the ...?'' Asked the wizard, standing up.
At this instant, two sinister laughs were heard behind him. But not having time to turn around, Gajeel was hit by a powerful ki-blast, which exploded hitting his back. Letting out a cry of pain, the man began to fly, before falling back towards the void.
" GAJEEL ! " Gowasu horrified.
Fortunately for him, being still conscious as he began to fall into the void, Gajeel stretched his hand towards the field and managed to grab the edge of the arena. As a result, he remained suspended for a few seconds with one hand above the void, the time to regain his senses. Gritting his teeth in anger, he roared before climbing onto the ground.
" How could I have been humiliated like this ? "
However, he hardly had time to get back on the ground when he saw two people walking towards him.
" Oh ? Are you still in the field ? " Frieza wondered.
" It seems that we have to be more violent with him. " Frost remarked.
Seeing them stretch out their fingers towards him, Gajeel could only growl. Nonetheless, feeling their heads being grabbed from behind, Frieza and Frost ended up being hitted against the ground.
" Never interrupt my fights again. " Garou roared.
However, Frieza's tail wrapped around his arm and the white alien managed to throw him against a boulder. Getting back to his feet immediately, Frost and Frieza angrily glared at Garou before rushing over him. Seeing the trio start to fight, Gajeel felt even more humiliated. No one was interested in him anymore.
" I go … " He began, taking a step towards them.
" Gajeel! STOP ! "
" Huh ? " The man wondered, looking at Gowasu.
" Don't forget our strategy! '' Said the kaioshin. '' Don't let anger get over you! Go find the others and get treatment for Wendy! You have no chance of winning in this state. "
" I forbid you to lose so stupidly. " Rumsshi roared.
Simply growling, Gajeel stared at Garou defending himself against the onslaught of the two aliens. Finally, clenching his fist, he ended up fleeing to find Wendy.
'' When I am cured, I will come back and slaughter them. ''
Currently being alone, Bakugo was smiling as he punched his fists. Ever since Akainu had separated his team members with his lava fists, Bakugo had been walking the field in search of a good opponent. He didn't care that Kendo got knocked out. As long as he emerged victorious from this tournament, he would keep smiling. Knocking his fists, he already knew who to find to fight.
" Perfect ! Now that my cowardly teammates are no longer there to annoy me, I will now enjoy fighting and defeating all the second-rate warriors who will serve as my adversaries! And to start, I'm going to find this bald in the cape and give him a beating. "
Suddenly he saw Midora, lying on a rock. Since the start of the tournament, the man in Universe 2 had only slept, except during the moment when Akainu wanted to burn them all. Now that he no longer felt the slightest danger, the man fell asleep again, preferring not to lose his strength stupidly.
Seeing him like that, Bakugo seemed angry.
''HEY, ASSHOLE! Do you think it's time for you to sleep? Get up and come fight me! Don't tell me you're afraid to fight. ''
Still lying on his rock, Midora didn't seem to have heard him at all, or he was ignoring him on purpose. And that pissed Bakugo off even more.
" Motherfucker. " He roared, pretending to hit him with his fist.
However, he felt Midora's tongue stop his arm as it wrapped around his wrist.
" What … ? "
Opening one eye, Midora stared at him, while declaring.
" You are worth nothing. "
" What did you say? "
In an instant, Midora released his wrist, before hitting him with his tongue. Feeling like a spear had hit his stomach, Bakugo gasped. Pulling back a little, his hands were pressed to his stomach as he tried to breathe again.
Seeing him like that, Midora sighed in annoyance, before yawning and closing his eyes.
" Wake me up when you have become a worthy opponent. "
Veins appeared on the boy's forehead, who forgot his pain.
" You ... YOU ARE A DEAD MAN ! '' He roared, shining his fists. '' HOWITZER IMPACT ! "
Hitting Midora's face, Bakugo created a large explosion, which engulfed the entire area. Then jumping back, he noticed that his opponent's body had disappeared into a cloud of smoke.
" And now ? Have I become a good opponent in your eyes ? "
However, he was surprised, seeing Midora's face come out of the smoke, without the slightest burning on her face. Having stuck out his tongue again, he had used it as a shield and only the tip of the organ had a trace of burning.
" I have the impression that my tongue is touching too hot chili. '' Midora ironically said, still not having moved the rest of his body. '' Give me a few seconds to cool it down a bit. "
Even more angry, Bakugo suddenly pulled back, before focusing his energy again.
" AP SHOT ! "
Seeing a blast beam rushing at him, Midora opened one eye to analyze the attack before finally sighing in annoyance.
" TONGUE SHIELD ! "
Forming a shield, his tongue shielded him again from Bakugo's explosions. Barely seeing his attack create a cloud of smoke, Bakugo ran towards his opponent, and jumped towards his face.
" Hum ? " Midora wondered, seeing him appear through the smoke, grenade in hand.
" STUN GRENADA ! "
Immediately, a bright light dazzled the area, blinding Midora. Moaning from the light, he let Bakugo step back, before stepping around him. Being behind his opponent, Bakugo charged his fists, before rushing straight for him.
" BLAST RUSH TURBO ! "
Hearing him coming, Midora turned, and regained his sight the instant a fist was in front of his face.
" HOWITZER IMPACT ! "
This time, his punch hit Midora's cheek, and made his face pull back a little. However, the rest of the man's body didn't move a millimeter ... In fact, his feet seemed to be glued to the ground.
" What … ? " Bakugo wondered.
Despite the fist against his cheek, Midora managed to move his face to look Bakugo in his eyes.
" What are you trying to prove by trying so hard ? "
Pulling back immediately, Bakugo stared at the man angrily. Then, finally, he roared.
" Do you have any idea who I am? I am Katsuki Bakugo! The most powerful fighter on my team and therefore in universe 12! Stop looking down on me! Do you think you're strong because you were able to stop some of my attacks? I was just warming up, boy! Serious things will start now. "
Looking at him with annoyance, Midora made to go away.
" Where are you going ? "
'' Fighting a guy like you doesn't interest me. " Midora asserted. " Your voice is filled with pride and arrogance! You claim to be strong but you are far from it! Someone strong don't shout it out loud! He is content to demonstrate it by fighting! If you are unable to do so, stop proclaiming yourself as strong! Even if you are the strongest on your team, your arrogance will make you weak compared to the rest of your teammates! You have been warned. "
Gritting his teeth to the point of breaking them, Bakugo didn't listen to his advice, and let himself fly through the air, using his thrusters.
" Asshole ! Me weak? Don't mess with me! I'll show you who I am. "
Once high in the sky, he let himself fall back at full speed towards Midora, using his thrusters, while brandishing an arm forward.
" METEOR BOMBER SHOOT ! "
Seeing him do, Midora ended up showing a serious look, while asserting.
" I would have warned you. "
" Take that in your face. "
" MACHINE GUN TONGUE ! "
In an instant, when he was only a yard from Midora, Bakugo stopped advancing before finally stepping back, as he felt like his body had been hit hundreds of times. Unable to defend himself, he felt every bit of his body hit as he rose into the sky. Finally, after a few seconds, Midora ceased his attack, dropping him to the ground.
Barely conscious, Bakugo was wounded all over, as Midora ousted him in a stroke.
" The weak deserve only to stay face down like you. "
He then went away, affirming.
" Whether I eliminate you or not, you are in no way a threat! So wait until someone is willing to give you their time to knock you out of the arena. "
Hearing him go, Bakugo clenched his fist, unable to do anything else. Then he felt tears of anger run down his face.
Humiliated. The boy had just been humiliated.
" I ... I ... " He articulated, reaching for his arm towards Midora.
However, his eyesight clouded, and the boy eventually passed out.
1 = Universe 3 ( 10 ) : Luffy, Law Katakuri, Kaido, Big Mom, Teach, Akainu, Shanks, Kizaru, Doflamingo
1= Universe 4 ( 10 ) : Saitama(2), Boros, Tatsumaki, Bang, Genos, Atomic Samurai, Sonic, Garou(1), Sea King, Blast
1 = Universe 10 (10 ) : Natsu, Erza, Gray, Gajeel, Laxus, Gildarts, Jellal, Cobra, Wendy, Jura
2 = Universe 2 (9) : Toriko, Sunny, Coco, Zebra, Acacia, Joa, Midora, Starfun, Ichiryu
Eliminated : Jhiro
2 = Universe 6 (9) : Hit, Cabba(1), Caulifla, Kale, Magetta, Dr. Rota, Pirina, Saonel, Frost(1)
Eliminated : Botama
2 = Universe 7 (9) : Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, C-17(1), C-18, Muten Rochi, Tien, Frieza
Eliminated : Krillin
2 = Universe 9 (9) : Tatsumi, Wave, Esdeath, Budo, Kurome, Seryu, Mine, Najenda, Bols
Eliminated : Leone
2 = Universe 11 (9) : Jiren, Top, Dyspo, Cocotte, Kahseral, Tupper, Zoire, K'nsi, Kettle
Eliminated : Vewon
2 = Universe 12 (9) : Midoriya, Shoto, Bakugo, Tokoyami, Momo, lida, Kirishima, Ibara, Shinso
Eliminated : Kendo