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Chapter 2467 Burning Heart, Hellfire Pillar!
Under the incredulous gazes of Rengoku Kyojuro and all the spectators present.

The diamond crystal wall, which shines with seven colors and whose hardness should surpass that of most substances, is a testament to this.

The moment it came into contact with the Flame Tiger, its surface began to soften and dent.

It even showed signs of melting, flowing down like glass.

"what?!"

"The diamond... it's melted?!"

"The flames of the Infernal General are this hot?!"

Incredulous gasps erupted from the sidelines.

Who doesn't know that Admiral Joz's defensive capabilities are arguably the strongest below that of an admiral?
however.

Amidst this shock...

Kyojuro Rengoku's fiery orange-red eyes suddenly caught something unusual.

The liquid carbon, glowing red, flowed down the wall.

The light and shadow it refracts seem somewhat distorted, blurry, and unnatural.

It lacks the texture that truly high-temperature molten minerals should have.

"wrong!"

Kyojuro Rengoku's mind raced, and he shouted, "This isn't a real diamond!"

"Is this...an illusion?"

Jozu stood there, feeling the heat wave hitting him.

Hearing Rengoku Kyojuro's voice, he grinned.

“Very keen intuition.”

"The 'Diamond Breathing' style that I created is a branch of the Rock Breathing style."

"But compared to the heavy and steady Breath of Rock, and even the 'Breathing of Steel' developed by other colleagues, which emphasizes hardness and sharpness."

"The concept of 'Drill Breathing' focuses more on 'ultimate structural defense'."

"Therefore, it is indeed more advantageous than the Rock and Steel styles in terms of defense and strength bonuses."

"This 'diamond crystal wall' before us is a physical wall created by the true realm of the Breath of Rock technique."

"Then, from the current state of the Breath of Diamond, which is only at the level of illusion, a diamond illusion is generated on the surface."

Joz is usually a quiet, burly man who doesn't talk much, but he also has his own heroic spirit.

He was very proud of this self-developed Diamond Breathing technique.

It gives me a sense of proving that I'm not just a reckless fool, and that I have other talents as well.

Although he drew inspiration from the awakening of the Diamond Fruit's power during the process.

The current 'Diamond Breathing' technique does indeed rely somewhat on shortcuts.

But he believes that one day he will be able to develop it to the level of true Dharma.

At that time, anyone who practices 'Drill Breathing' will be able to do so simply by controlling earth elemental energy.

They conjured diamond artifacts out of thin air, possessing exceptional hardness and strength, for both offense and defense.

"Drill Breathing: Earth-Emerging Crystal Lotus!" Jozu stomped his right foot on the ground.

In an instant.

A cluster of incredibly sharp diamond spikes, as hard as gold and stone, sprouted from the ground in front of him like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

【Whoosh! 】

Kyojuro hurriedly used 'Moon Step' to leap into the air, while simultaneously swinging his sword to block the dense barrage of spikes.

"Vortex of Blazing Flames!"

As his body spun in the air, the crimson blade in his hand unleashed a vortex of fiery slashes, melting or shattering more diamond spikes on the spot.

But Joz's attacks were relentless.

He was determined to use Rengoku Kyojuro to test the practical effects of the Drill Breathing technique.

Otherwise, one punch would have been enough to end the fight.

"Diamond Breathing: Meteor Shower!"

Joz swung his large, thick right palm forward with great force.

The air was instantly filled with countless irregularly shaped diamond fragments.

Like a storm, it shot towards Rengoku Kyojuro, who was in mid-air.

Although he already knew that these were essentially rocks, he still dared not underestimate them in the slightest.

Their speed, force, and number were enough to severely injure a major general who mishandled the situation.

[Boom boom boom boom————]

For a time, flames and diamonds collided and exploded continuously.

Kyojuro Rengoku blocked wave after wave of Jozu's attacks.

However, in just over ten minutes, he already appeared to be in a sorry state.

This was even with Joz not rushing to pursue and controlling the pace.

He was like a patient mentor, demonstrating the various techniques of the Drill Breath.

It could create a diamond crystal wall for defense, launch a diamond rain attack, or launch a thrust from underground.

Even a giant diamond fist that rises from the ground pounds down.

He was actually guiding Kyojuro Rengoku, allowing him to fully display his strength.

Kyojuro Rengoku gradually came to understand this.

He immediately cast aside all distractions and poured out all his knowledge and strength without reservation!

Breath of Flame. True Technique Realm, Seventh Stage Swordsman Realm
Various techniques of Armament Haki, and various physical techniques of the Seven Styles.
The world of markings and the ethereal world that blends with Observation Haki is fully open throughout the entire story.

All of this transformed into a raging inferno that relentlessly assaulted the defenses formed by the diamond breath.

However, they were never able to truly shake its foundation or break through to within ten meters of Joz himself.

Everyone present knew that the outcome of this battle was predetermined from the very beginning.

General Joz's overall combat strength is already recognized as that of a general.

Finally, the battle time reached sixty minutes.

When Kyojuro Rengoku landed back on the shattered, lava-strewn ground, he was panting heavily, his chest heaving violently.

Joz decided to end the training session: "Brilliant flames, Vice Admiral Purgatory."

"Your will and ability are beyond question; you are an outstanding Lieutenant General of the Army Headquarters."

"Now, get ready to experience my final move!"

The voice just fell.

The calm light in Joz's eyes suddenly vanished, replaced by a pure and resolute expression.

He no longer manipulates external objects with the Breath of Drill, but instead completely internalizes the power.

"drink!"

A deep, furious roar came from Joz's mouth.

This is not meant to intimidate, but rather a natural release of power that has reached its peak.

In an instant.

His massive, imposing body radiated a dazzling light.

Skin, muscles, bones—every cell in his body underwent a qualitative transformation in an instant.

It has completely transformed into a crystal-clear, radiant diamond body!

Lights from all directions shine on it, refracting into countless dazzling rainbows.

This makes Joz look like a mythical giant descended to earth.

At the same time, a sense of oppression that was far heavier and more powerful than before spread like a tsunami.

This is not an imposing or domineering aura.

Rather, it is a terrifying vitality transformed into a boundless aura.

next moment.

The diamond giant moved.

He didn't use any fancy techniques; he just used the simplest, most direct, and most violent methods.
Crash!

[Boom—]

The ground beneath their feet exploded into a giant crater the moment Jozu stomped on it.

The dazzling diamond body crashed through the air in its path, creating a deafening sonic boom.

The combination of speed, mass, and power gives this collision unparalleled destructive power.

Like a diamond mountain that has come to life, it crushed towards Rengoku Kyojuro, whose pupils trembled, with the most ruthless force.
now.

For the first time, Kyojuro Rengoku experienced what it meant to have no way to avoid something.

The terrifying wind pressure acted like a solid wall, completely locking down the surrounding space.

A chilling despair gripped his heart, the vast gap in their strength looming before him like an insurmountable chasm.

But this despair lasted only a moment before it was burned away by an even more fervent fighting spirit.

"Ignite your inner fire!"

Rengoku Kyojuro's eyes were bloodshot, veins bulging on his forehead, as he let out a blood-pumping roar.

He poured all his remaining domineering aura, physical strength, and indomitable will into the Crimson Blade.

【boom------】

The crimson blade of the Nichirin Blade erupted with unprecedentedly dazzling flames.

Facing the crushing diamond shadow, he resolutely unleashed a final strike that surpassed his own limits.

"Purgatory!!!"

(End of this chapter)