The Wolf God's expression darkened. His opponent's strength was rising with every moment, and the sudden surge of energy just now made even him feel a flicker of fear. The aura spilling out from the figure before him was strange, sharp, and unsettling.
Even he didn't dare to look directly at that face.
He could feel his mind being tugged at, influenced by an unseen force. The Wolf God realized immediately—it was a form of spiritual or mental attack. If he locked eyes with his foe, his spirit would be invaded, and in that instant, defeat would be inevitable.
He refused to take that risk.
Closing his eyes, he surrendered himself fully to instinct. His body had always been his greatest weapon. Born of Asgard, a wolf that had devoured the essence of both sun and moon, his flesh was honed through endless battles and fortified like steel. His physical power was absolute.
Just like the Hulk.
Though his potential couldn't quite match that of the green monster, the Wolf God was certain—at his current level, he could crush the Hulk in combat.
"Sirius…"
The Wolf God's cold voice resonated as a strange phenomenon unfolded above. A massive eye opened in the heavens, overlooking the battlefield from a god's perspective. The eye had no physical influence, but its presence was terrifying.
It was his opponent's doing.
Arakawa Zenkichi emerged from the haze, his presence forcing the Wolf God into full alert. The young man's form was monstrous, armored in bone like a Shura risen from hell itself. His mere appearance radiated an aura of dread.
But hesitation was not in the Wolf God's nature.
He was a warrior. Once he resolved to kill, he followed through—unless his opponent could prove stronger.
With a thunderous roar, he launched forward, pouring all his power into a single strike. This time, he held nothing back. His fist tore through the air, carrying dozens of times more strength than his previous blows.
He knew this was no ordinary opponent. To defeat him, he had to fight with everything he had.
Zenkichi charged in response. His Shura form was not only terrifying but also specialized in close combat. Like the Wolf God, he sought to end this battle with pure physical might.
"Die!"
"You're the one who'll die!"
Their voices clashed just as their fists collided.
"BOOM!"
The impact was like a thunderclap splitting the heavens. Shockwaves rippled outward, tearing across the battlefield and shattering everything in their path.
"Crack… crack… crack!"
The sound of destruction echoed. Zenkichi's gaze shifted for just a moment, and he saw it—the steel of the S.H.I.E.L.D. base splitting apart.
The fortress that was said to be near-indestructible…
Now fractured, crumbling under the aftershock of their very first clash.
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Milestone,
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