Salute To The General



Broderick's pace quickened gradually, and eventually, he started sprinting.

As he left an afterimage behind him, he sped toward Nathan. The moment he was within range of a close-quarter attack, he lifted his large fist and swung it toward Nathan.

The fist was as powerful as a lightning strike.

When it cut through the air, sparking sounds echoed in the air.

At that, Nathan could not help but exclaim, "Huh?”

Broderick's move was similar to one of his master's-Lothar-striking technique, Semi Tempestas Strike.

Semi Tempestas Strike was a series of punches Lothar had invented.

It utilizes the energy within a person's body to release power as great as lightning.

The motion of the swinging fist would react with the air and create static sounds.

That was why the technique was named Semi Tempestas Strike.

One had to have a certain level of combat foundation before learning that technique.

That was why, back when he was still with his master, Nathan had only seen Lothar use the move-he had never learned it.

The tiny explosive sounds coming from Broderick's move reminded Nathan of his master's move.

It looks like my master has been imprisoned in Heavenly City. Master's techniques were probably stolen by Heavenly City and taught to their fighters. With that thought in mind, anger spread through him.

He then scoffed and shifted himself into Military Punch's stance. Once he lifted his arm, he used his fist to counter his enemy's punch.

The two men's fists slammed against each other.

Boom!

A clap of thunder rang out.

The island shook, and the surface of the sea rippled.

After all that, Nathan did not budge an inch.

On the other hand, Broderick, who was a large man, was forced to take multiple steps back before he could regain his balance. Once Broderick recomposed himself, he was livid and stunned.

Although he had only used seventy percent of his strength in that punch earlier, Nathan could force him back with just one punch. From that, Broderick realized that Nathan might not be any weaker than him.

While he was reeling in from the shock, he was also regretting not using all of his strength in that blow earlier.

If he had used all his might, he might have been able to force Nathan back instead.

In the meantime, while Nathan had

pushed Broderick back, a figure lunged toward him like a flash of a ghoul. It was Hidetake, who had been waiting for the right opportunity to strike.

The moment Hidetake was in Nathan's vicinity, he instantly chose to strike with iaido.

"Take this!"

As Hidetake let out a battle cry, his katana turned into a blade of light as it slammed toward Nathan diagonally. Nathan clicked his tongue and twisted his wrist to take Hidetake's attack.

Hidetake never saw that coming; he never expected his sneak attack to be dismissed so easily by Nathan.

In his bewilderment, his eyes widened to the point they were bulging.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

While Nathan stopped Hidetake's katana from going any further, he lifted his left hand to throw out a slap.

Smack!

Nathan had slapped Hidetake on the face.

It was a slap

so

harsh that

Hidetaka's right cheek turned bruised and bloody. He even

coughed out a mouthful of blood mixed with some teeth as he flew to the side. A beat later, he crashed onto the beach.

Broderick bellowed, "Nathan, I'm the one you should be fighting!"

As soon as he said that, he charged toward Nathan again.

When Nathan saw that Broderick was not using any weapons, he kept The Unsullied and strode toward his opponent.

Broderick did not hold himself back this time as he began raining assaults on Nathan.

He punched, kicked, and struck Nathan with his elbows and shoulders.

Broderick did not wield a weapon, but every part of his body could be weaponized. Every hit came with a terrifying amount of power. Any mistake Nathan made would result in his death.

Nevertheless, Nathan nullified every attack Broderick launched in their fight.

Every time their limbs collided, a thunderous sound reverberated in the area.

Furthermore, the space around them would seem to twist and warp per attack. It was a testament to their horrifying level of might.