The moment Batman nded his counter, the entire Colosseum went silent.

  Even Gigachad hesitated.

  A single step.

  A single strike.

  And a Titan staggered. No one could believe it. Then—

  Laughter.

  Gigachad chuckled, a deep, satisfied rumble in his chest. “Heh. Heheheh. Oh, man.” His golden eyes locked onto Batman. “You’re really something, bat-boy.” Batman remained in his stance, breathing controlled. He didn’t celebrate. He didn’t let his guard drop. Because he knew. Gigachad wasn’t done.

  Gigachad exhaled. Then, he vanished.

  [Titan Blood Awakening: Full Release]

  The air shattered.

  A force exploded outward, rippling through the arena like a storm. Batman moved, instincts screaming—

  too slow.

  A fist crashed into his gut. For a moment, there was nothing. Then, pain. A red haze filled his vision. His body bent like a ragdoll, the impact lifting him off the ground. Gigachad wasn’t pying anymore. He was serious.

  Batman hit the ground, coughing blood. His ribs—cracked. Maybe broken. He forced himself up. Pain didn’t matter. Survival did. Gigachad rolled his shoulders, tilting his head. “Still standing? Damn. You got some balls, bat-boy.” Batman didn’t respond. Instead, he moved. Every fight was about adapting. And now—he had adapted. Gigachad’s power was monstrous, but it wasn’t perfect. His Titan Awakening burned through energy too fast. He could only maintain it for a short time. If Batman could hold out— If he could st longer—

  He could win.

  Gigachad grinned. “Alright. Let’s finish this.”

  And the fight entered its final phase. --