“The ‘Rage of Survival’! With this technique, the Nyd user switches their consciousness with that of their Nyd. However, this is only possible if the Nyd also has its own consciousness, like me! I really didn’t think I would ever meet someone who could pull that off again.”

Hino started smiling again.

“Time for some fun!” he giggled to himself.

Shortly after, he charged at Kawao.

In a split second, Kawao prepared himself, and the two began a fierce and rapid exchange of blows, neither giving the other an inch.

Suddenly, Hino jumped far back and swung his right arm.

His fingernails grew about half a meter long, turning into razor-sharp claws.

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He charged at Kawao again.

“Hell’s Claw!” he shouted, stabbing with all his claws simultaneously.

Kawao anticipated this and managed to protect himself with his arms, but the claws still pierced through his skin and muscles.

The attack packed a tremendous force, launching him into the sky with a cannon-like bang.

High above the city, he prepared for the next imminent attack.

Hino quickly flew towards him and swung with another Hell’s Claw.

This time, Kawao’s defense was stronger.

The claws pierced his skin but did not go deeper.

Nevertheless, the impact of the attack sent him flying again.

This time, he landed at the docks.

Instead of crashing down like a meteorite, he used his gathered energy to slow his fall and roll to safety.

As if he had anticipated it, he delivered a powerful roundhouse kick to the approaching Hino.

His opponent landed a few meters away and immediately sprang back at him, undeterred by the kick.

The two began another fierce duel.

They kept blocking each other’s attacks.

But to the dock workers watching from afar, it looked like a barrage of cannon fire.