Battle Royale in the Ruins The air buzzed with tension as Zero and Garou "Hero Hunter" faced off in the crumbling remains of the once-great city. The shadows cast by crumbling towers loomed overhead, and the ground beneath their feet trembled, mirroring the intensity of their upcoming clash. Zero stood tall, a fierce gleam in his eyes—"Eyes of Genesis" scanning the battlefield for any tricks. He unsheathed his weapon, Venuzdonoa, and the air shimmered as it absorbed essence from the surroundings, revealing its destructive power. "Make your move, hero hunter," he sneered, a calm confidence emanating from him like an unshakeable fortress. Garou, on the other hand, was a tempest ready to unleash fury. White hair bristling with untamed power, his torn bandages fluttered in the wind as his eyes blazed with rage. "You're nothing but a trickster hiding behind that sword!" he roared, adrenaline rushing through his veins. Garou unleashed a primal growl, channeling the very essence of his warrior spirit, ready to pounce. Round 1: The Clash Begins Garou launched forward, fueled by the "Thrill of the Hunt." He closed the distance in an instant, a blur of speed and ferocity, and threw his palm towards Zero's face. Zero had anticipated this, and with a quick movement powered by his "Absolute Defense," he deflected the blow, sending vibrations up Garou's arm. But the hunter was undeterred; his fists flew like a storm. Each punch from Garou was a thunderclap, propelling shockwaves through the abandoned streets. He executed a "monster-like barrage"—a wild flow of powerful punches—but Zero stood firm. With the energy of Venuzdonoa, he encoded each of Garou’s strikes into nothingness, disintegrating the power behind them like dust in the wind. "Not bad," Zero remarked, a smirk creeping across his face. "But you'll have to do better to break my defense." Garou, realizing his regular strikes weren't enough, powered up. "You're going to regret underestimating me!" he shouted, channeling all his rage as he slammed his fists into the ground, invoking the "ARRGGHH!" skill. The ground shook violently, fissures spreading forth like they were alive. Round 2: Ground Quake Zero deftly leaped aside, his "Absolute Defense" keeping him safe from the tremors, but Garou was relentless. The hunter followed up instantly with a brutal "uppercut." Zero barely managed to deflect it with Venuzdonoa, the collision causing sparks to fly, illuminating the dark ruins around them. Breathing heavily, Garou taunted, "Is that all you've got? I'm just getting started!" His fists ached, but the thrill of battle pushed him forward. He charged once more, his eyes glowing with a wild intensity—a true embodiment of untamed human ferocity. Zero felt the rush of energy swirling around Garou, yet his "Eyes of Genesis" pierced through the chaos, revealing the patterns behind Garou's attacks. "Predictable," he grunted, countering by swinging Venuzdonoa, channeling the power of destruction that surged through him. Round 3: Power of Destruction As the sword sliced through the air, Zero unleashed an "Absolute Destruction" attack aimed directly at Garou. The blade ignited, tearing apart reality itself as it approached. But Garou, in a moment of primal intuition, tilted his body and evaded the brunt of the attack, only to have the shockwave blow him off his feet. Coughing up dust, Garou wild-eyed, pushed off the ground, instinctively roaring, "You're going down!" With a surge of adrenaline, he rushed again, channeling the raw energy of the hunt into another "Thrill of the Hunt" strike. Zero, chuckling lightly, raised an eyebrow, “You think brute force will triumph over strategic finesse?” Sidestepping Garou's rush, he noticed an opening. With a swift motion, he pivoted and swung Venuzdonoa in a glitch-like arc. Round 4: The Unpredictable Gambit Garou's eyes widened in shock as his moves were anticipated. The slash from Zero’s sword split the space, and for a fleeting moment, he saw his own defeat reflected in his opponent's "Eyes of Genesis." However, the hunter, driven by fury, tapped deeper into his instincts, spiraling around in a wild flurry of punches - a last-ditch attempt that sent his fury crashing forward. But it wasn’t enough. Zero’s sword danced with an ethereal grace, and Garou found himself on the defensive. “This ends now!” Zero declared, channeling all his skill into a single blow. Finale: A Clash of Titans With the ground trembling beneath their feet, Garou’s eyes glowed ferociously, but Zero was entirely focused. The two titans clashed in a final confrontation—the unstoppable force meeting the unyielding object. Garou lifted his fists with a titanic roar, aiming to punch through fate itself. At the same time, Zero's Venuzdonoa pierced the very fabric of reality, seeking to erase all hope for his opponent. The energy between them crackled like a storm, each powered by their resolve and skill. Then it happened. Garou, fueled by his undying spirit, powered through the pain and both fists collided with Zero just as Venuzdonoa connected. The sound of the clash echoed through the ruins, sending shockwaves far and wide. For a moment that felt like eternity, time stood still. But in the end, the sword proved too powerful. The energy from Venuzdonoa overwhelmed Garou, obliterating the force of his attack, alongside the resounding echo of his battle cry. Result: Winner: Zero Zero triumphed because he was not only adept at dodging Garou's primal attacks, but he had the strategic power of Venuzdonoa to nullify and obliterate the very essence of Garou's moves. The "Eyes of Genesis" allowed him to see through Garou's ferocity, turning Garou's wild energy against him. In this battle of mind versus muscle, cunning prevailed over brute strength.