CP9's Underwater Base — Command Room
The atmosphere in the massive command center was tense and deadly, on the verge of exploding into chaos. Iggy and Hound Haude were about to clash fiercely.
Iggy clenched his fist mid-air, charging his energy. His right hand was wrapped in a fierce black aura as he swung a powerful punch toward the giant dog.
Just half a meter away, the enormous beast planted all four paws firmly on the floor. Like a flash of yellow lightning, it darted sideways, cracking the ground beneath it.
"Being the head of CP4 isn't easy," Iggy muttered. "Such a massive body, but surprisingly quick."
With a single punch, Iggy shattered a nearby desk. Glass and splinters scattered across the floor.
Before the debris could settle, the brown-yellow behemoth appeared behind him, jaws wide open, teeth glinting sharply.
Snap! The giant dog bit down on Iggy's left arm. His sharp teeth clamped down like iron talons, pinning him in place.
"I didn't even bite through... it's like steel!" Haude growled, noticing Iggy's arm had swollen and hardened, shining with an almost metallic sheen.
Despite the immense bite force, Haude's teeth only pierced the surface, drawing a little blood.
Missing his mark, the hound swung his massive head and flung Iggy high into the air.
"Storm Kick!"
Iggy flipped multiple times mid-air, kicked off the ceiling, and accelerated back toward the hound, sending a glowing arc of energy flying.
But instead of dodging, the hound rose onto its hind legs, facing the incoming attack head-on.
As the energy blade flew at him, the beast's powerful front paws swept diagonally, claws slicing through the arc and deflecting it.
"You're finished!" Iggy shouted.
The energy dissipated, and the hound's jaw muscles bulged grotesquely as it opened its enormous mouth, ready to swallow Iggy whole.
But as it clamped down, a crack sounded — Iggy's arms, wrapped in that fierce black aura, resisted the crushing force like iron tongs.
"Grrrr!"
Using every ounce of strength, Iggy performed a "Moon Step," a sudden burst of speed that spit him out from the hound's jaws like a missile.
Before he could even land, the hound whipped its four-meter-long tail—like a yellow iron whip—snapping it around Iggy.
The tail coiled like a python, squeezing tighter and tighter, flesh creaking under the pressure.
"Flying Finger Gun!"
Iggy forced one finger gun between the coils, squinted, and aimed at the beast's glaring eye.
"Bang!"
A small but potent gas bomb exploded right into the hound's eye. Haude didn't have time to react—his right eyeball shattered instantly.
Using the moment, Iggy launched himself away, escaping the coils.
The hound stood there, clutching its face and howling in pain. The blast had pierced halfway through its skull; if not for its thick fur, the bomb would have gone straight through.
"Strength, speed… time to try something new," Iggy muttered, backing away and pressing against the door frame. He closed his eyes, spreading his hands as he gathered energy.
Outside the door, the corpses on the floor twitched faintly. Their flesh contracted, shrinking until only dried skin bags remained.
"Life Enhancement!"
Countless breaths of vitality flowed invisibly but tangibly toward Iggy.
The deep bite mark on his left arm slowly healed, his hair seeming to float as if underwater.
Shh... shh...
As the life energy surged through him, Iggy's heart raced, his breathing quickened, and blood pulsed faster.
When he opened his eyes, they trembled with renewed power. Sweat soaked his body, and his muscles twitched, ready to burst.
"You little pest, I'm going to kill you!" Haude growled fiercely.
One clawed paw moved away, revealing a rotten eye socket where only decayed flesh remained. The beast's glare was filled with fury.
With powerful hind legs, Haude launched himself forward, limbs moving like a runaway train charging at Iggy.
"Let's finish this!" Iggy didn't hesitate. Meeting Haude head-on, he sprinted on all fours toward the charging beast.
When only a meter separated them, Haude swung his front paws in a wide arc.
A strong gust rushed toward Iggy, who arched his back to evade, sliding under the hound's belly using his momentum.
"Finger Gun! Fist Cannon!"
Iggy's arm glowed fiercely as he punched upward with all his might.
Thud!
The force tore through Haude's stomach. His back bulged as his tough fur split open.
Cracks spread across his spine; the flesh could no longer withstand the pressure.
With a horrific burst, his back exploded—meat, organs, and blood sprayed out like fireworks.
"You…"
The hound's speed faltered. After a few staggered steps, he shifted back into his human form.
Haude collapsed with a heavy thud, turning into a silent corpse.
From neck to waist, his flesh was obliterated, leaving a gaping bloody wound.
"Whew... Haha! Did you see that?" Iggy clenched his fists, drenched in blood but basking in the sweet taste of revenge.
The victory reaffirmed his will to survive and fight. Satisfaction swelled in his chest.
What he had used was the second-level Life Enhancement ability he had mastered over six years.
Life Enhancement: absorbs vitality to strengthen the body.
Not only did it rapidly heal wounds, but it also boosted strength, speed, and defense beyond normal limits.
But now, his breathing was still heavy, chest burning, strength overflowing uncontrollably.
Iggy sighed, realizing he had absorbed too much vitality in his frenzy.
"Too much power? Fine. Then I'll use it to destroy this den of evil once and for all!"
He raised one leg, channeling the excess energy into his calf muscles.
"Storm Break!"
With a 360-degree swing, a long blue arc sliced through the air.
The blue energy crackled, centered on the command room, splitting the entire base in two.
The massive shockwave blasted through the sea above, shooting upward into the sky.
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He's gonna get a df in the future,Not now tho.
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