CHAPTER 97 – THE BULL AND LIGHTNING
The Gorge of Sira quaked under the explosive clash of auras. Dust and shards of stone floated in the air, suspended by the intensity of energy being released. Moro Kim Jama stood, aura blazing, fists glowing white-blue as his Ultra Fusion 2 form surged around him. The air itself vibrated from the sheer force radiating off him.
Across from him, Scaro loomed larger than life. His tall, muscular frame radiated authority and raw power. A dense, bull-shaped aura, massive and menacing, formed around him, horned and charged with pulsating lightning. Every step he took sent shockwaves that cracked the gorge floor. His elemental lightning fused with his brute aura, sending arcs of electricity dancing across the jagged cliffs.
"You've grown stronger, boy," Scaro said, voice like rolling thunder. "But this… this is my true power!"
Moro's aura flared higher, nearly illuminating the entire gorge in a blinding blue-white light. He leapt forward with a flurry of strikes, each blow enhanced by Ultra Fusion 2, but Scaro's sheer brute strength and the lightning-infused bull aura made each punch feel like hitting an unmovable wall.
The ground beneath Moro cracked and crumbled under the force of the collisions. Rocks exploded, sending debris flying in all directions. Sparks from Scaro's lightning surged through the air, striking Moro's aura but barely fazing him.
Kiro and Yaya, standing slightly behind, were already engaged with the Asura Twins. Kizen and Kazen moved with deadly precision, a whirlwind of strikes and assassinations. Kiro's Lion Aura flared, every swing of his nin sword leaving trails of energy in the air as he intercepted Kizen's lethal attacks.
Yaya, fully awake and fierce, used her Cheetah Aura to dash between blows, striking back with claws of pure energy and speed, forcing Kizen to step back and reassess. She moved like a streak of lightning, her aura leaving visible afterimages as she dodged and struck, pushing Kizen further than he anticipated.
Meanwhile, Kaya and Steven combined their powers against Kazen. Kaya's water manipulation created torrents and whirling shields, freezing points of water and manipulating the flow to block and strike. Steven used his ice powers to create spikes and crystal constructs that pierced Kazen's defenses, all while enhancing his mobility and giving Kaya openings to land heavy attacks.
Herbet remained close to Moro, providing gadgets and tech shields where the terrain was unstable from the sheer force of Moro's and Scaro's auras clashing. Even the gorge itself seemed to react to the energy; cracks spread along the cliffs, stones levitated, and dust clouds erupted with every heavy collision.
Scaro's bull aura suddenly surged forward like a stampede. Electricity arced across the air as the massive aura charged at Moro. The force was such that the wind whipped violently, lifting Moro off his feet. He slammed into the gorge wall but quickly stabilized, aura flaring brighter as he realized brute force alone wouldn't win this fight.
"You can't hold back!" Moro shouted to himself, feeling his blood pump faster. Every strike from Scaro was a warning, every clash a message that he needed more power.
Gathering his energy, Moro clenched his fists, focusing deeply. His Ultra Fusion 2 form began to evolve. A second layer of energy enveloped him, brighter, sharper, and more refined. The air itself seemed to hum as Moro drew from his core, his memories, his unyielding will, and the unbroken determination to protect his friends and the innocent.
"This… is the power of resolve!" Moro shouted, aura exploding outward like a starburst. Rocks levitated, dust spiraled violently, and energy arcs danced along the cliffs. The gorge itself trembled as if acknowledging a force of pure will had entered the battlefield.
Scaro's eyes narrowed. "Interesting… you finally understand what it means to stand your ground." He swung forward with an electrified uppercut, a deadly mix of lightning and raw force.
Moro met the strike head-on. The impact sent energy surging in all directions. The collision of Scaro's lightning bull aura and Moro's evolved Ultra Fusion 2 created a shockwave that tore through the gorge, sending boulders flying and creating clouds of dust and debris.
Herbet shouted, "Moro! Don't overextend yourself!"
"I won't!" Moro replied, pushing forward, aura slicing through the storm of electricity, piercing Scaro's defenses.
From the side, Kaya launched a massive water jet infused with her energy, trying to distract Scaro and give Moro an opening. Sparks danced as the water collided with the lightning, evaporating instantly but sending arcs of energy everywhere.
Kiro's roar echoed as he executed a perfect Lion Aura slash, cutting through Kizen's defenses and forcing the Asura Twin back, while Yaya moved at lightning speed to counterattack.
Scaro grinned, his aura surging further. "So, your friends have strength too… impressive. But they are not the target!"
He lunged directly at Moro with a series of electrified bull charges. Each strike collided with Moro's fists, creating sonic booms with every clash. Moro was pushed back, one hit sending him rolling across the jagged stones. His breathing grew heavier, sweat dripping from his face, but the determination in his eyes never faltered.
Herbet activated a tech shield beneath Moro to give him a small respite, while Steven erected an ice pillar, blocking a stray electrical strike aimed at Kaya. Yaya and Kiro kept the Asura Twins busy, ensuring Moro could focus on Scaro.
Then, Moro felt it—a surge from deep within. A burning energy, not just aura, but willpower, heart, and the spirit of Junkskye itself. He centered himself, drawing in everything he had learned, every battle he had endured, every friend he had protected. The glow of his Ultra Fusion 2 evolved further into Ultra Fusion 3, a manifestation of raw determination and adaptive energy.
His aura exploded outward, clearing debris, and forming a blinding halo of energy. The force of his power pushed Scaro back slightly, forcing the Special Commander to acknowledge the shift.
"You… you're not just a boy from Junkskye…" Scaro said, voice tight with restrained power. "You're something… else entirely!"
Moro grinned, eyes blazing. "I'm someone who refuses to lose!"
He launched himself forward with speed that blurred his form. Lightning met aura in a storm of white-blue energy. Every punch, every strike, collided in showers of sparks, rocks shattering, winds howling, the gorge itself trembling with the magnitude of their fight.
Scaro roared, summoning more energy, pushing his bull aura and lightning to their limits. But Moro's Ultra Fusion 3 proved adaptive. He dodged, countered, and struck with precise timing, exploiting tiny openings in Scaro's otherwise impenetrable defense.
Around them, the battlefield had become a storm of elemental power. Water, ice, aura, and lightning collided in explosive bursts. The Asura Twins were momentarily pushed back by the intensity, realizing Moro was truly unlocking a new tier of strength.
Herbet shouted, "Moro! Keep pushing! You've got this!"
Kaya's water aura clashed with residual lightning in the air, stabilizing the field and giving Moro room to focus. Kiro's Lion Aura slashes cut through debris, ensuring the gorge remained stable enough for Moro's movements. Yaya's speed ensured that none of the Asura Twins could interfere directly.
The final moments of the chapter saw Moro and Scaro clashing midair, their combined energy tearing a massive canyon wall, dust and rocks spiraling upward as energy arcs danced like lightning storms. The sheer intensity made the air shimmer.
Moro gritted his teeth, sweat and blood dripping, aura burning brighter than ever. Scaro's eyes narrowed, the bull aura surging, lightning dancing along every edge of his form.
The stage was set for the ultimate confrontation—the boy from Junkskye, now a storm of unyielding willpower, versus the Special Commander, a living embodiment of brute strength and lightning.
And the world itself seemed to hold its breath.
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