The moment Novabel's sword clashed against Dark Might's fist, a thunderous shockwave erupted across Hiroshima, tearing through the battlefield like a roaring storm.
The force alone was enough to halt every ongoing fight—Nova Genesis members, Gollini soldiers, even the trembling civilians froze as the air itself seemed to ripple.
Dust rose, glass shattered, and for a brief second, the entire warzone fell into stunned silence.
As the shockwave faded, Dark Might was seen sliding backward across the broken ground, his boots carving deep lines into the concrete.
Novabel stood firm, unmoved. He had won the clash.
Dark Might clicked his tongue in irritation before immediately retaliating. "Let's see how you handle this," he growled, throwing dozens of glowing coins onto the ground while stomping forward.
Instantly, the coins twisted and expanded into grotesque monsters, their limbs morphing into machine guns that began firing relentlessly. At the same time, the ground beneath Novabel glowed ominously before erupting into massive spikes, shooting upward with the intent to impale him.
"Jokes on you," Novabel replied calmly, his voice distorted yet dripping with confidence, "I've fought a stronger matter manipulation monster."
The Power Stone flared to life, radiating an intense crimson glow. Beams of red energy shot out from his gauntlet, instantly disintegrating the incoming spikes into nothing but dust.
Simultaneously, the Space Stone pulsed with blue light, freezing the incoming bullets mid-air as if time itself had been locked. With a simple flick of his hand, Novabel reversed their trajectory, sending the bullets screaming back toward Dark Might and his creations.
'I can't use both simultaneously for long... not yet', Arata thought to himself.
Without wasting time, he infused his double-edged sword with the Power Stone's energy. The blade glowed red as he swung it forward, unleashing crescent-shaped slashes that tore through the monsters and shattered the battlefield constructs like paper.
Dark Might responded instantly, forming several glowing metallic spheres behind him and launching them like missiles toward Novabel. At the same time, he barked into his communication device, "Report! Where is Anna?!"
Kamile's voice came through, strained and panicked, the sounds of gunfire and chaos echoing in the background. "We can't get through! Novak is blocking everything! Ugo and Gill are already injured—her bullets hit even when we dodge!"
Before Dark Might could respond, Bruno's voice cut in, tense and frustrated. "Simon and I are holding off Novangle, but she's too strong! Paulo and Deborah are already down!"
Dark Might's expression darkened as he clenched his fists. He summoned a massive creature in frustration and hurled it toward Novangle's direction, only for it to be obliterated instantly by a beam of red energy. "Enough!" he roared. "Use the Trigger rounds! Everyone—take them now!"
Without hesitation, he pulled out an injection and plunged it into his arm.
Novabel paused mid-motion, watching carefully. He understood what was happening—Trigger would enhance Dark Might's power significantly.
But instead of stopping him, Arata allowed it. 'Good', he thought, a faint smirk forming beneath the mask. 'A stronger opponent means faster growth.'
Across the battlefield, the effects were immediate. The Gollini army surged with newfound power, their quirks intensifying as chaos escalated once more.
David's voice rang through the Nova Genesis comms, sharp and urgent. "All enemies have taken Trigger! Their power levels are rising rapidly!"
"Don't worry," Novabel replied calmly. "I planned for that."
He raised his gauntlet. "Energy Donation."
Five glowing red spheres shot out from his hand, each one finding its target—Novangle, Novagent, Novak, Novamor, and Novaflex. As the energy enveloped them, each member felt an overwhelming surge of strength. Their stamina increased, their bodies felt lighter, and the strain from their abilities diminished drastically.
Melissa grinned as power coursed through her. "Now we're talking!"
"Gamma Mode!" she shouted, her suit shifting as orange energy flared. She unleashed a massive beam that obliterated waves of Trigger-enhanced enemies while simultaneously forming a radiant shield to block Simon's monstrous creations.
As Bruno attempted to trap her with his time dome, she reacted instantly.
"Voltra Mode!"
Red lightning crackled across her body as she darted backward at blinding speed, firing continuous lightning arrows into the dome. The arrows froze mid-air upon contact, but Melissa smirked.
Bruno laughed arrogantly. "You can't touch me!"
Behind him, Simon continued spawning monsters relentlessly. Melissa narrowed her eyes while continuing to follow her plan.
Elsewhere, Novak soared through the battlefield, her sniper rifle blazing. "Bullet Typhoon!" she shouted, unleashing a storm of energy rounds.
She targeted Kamile relentlessly while dodging attacks from the telekinetic old man and the teleporting nuisance.
"That long-nosed rat…" she muttered, irritation clear in her voice. 'You're coming with me. Dead or alive.'
Nearby, Novaflex and Novamor stood back-to-back. Novaflex slammed his staff into the ground. "Gentle Sandwich!" The earth turned rubbery, inflating and crushing enemies between its elastic walls.
Panting slightly, he asked, "Are you done yet, Novamor?!"
"I've got control!" she replied confidently, fingers flying across her holographic interface. The ships above suddenly jerked, spinning wildly before ejecting their occupants violently into the battlefield below. "Leader—it's your turn!"
Back at the center, Novabel watched Dark Might's transformation. His body had grown larger, his skin turning a deep dark blue, radiating unstable power.
"Power Mode:15 percent."
The crimson aura around Novabel intensified, swirling violently. He shot forward and delivered a devastating punch, sending Dark Might crashing across the battlefield. Yet, a golden shield absorbed most of the damage.
Taking advantage of the moment, Novabel leapt into the air, sword glowing. He unleashed a barrage of energy slashes to keep Dark Might occupied before raising his gauntlet.
"Death Beam!"
A colossal red beam erupted from his hand, tearing through the sky. It obliterated every ship in the air, pierced through the barrier surrounding Hiroshima, and shot upward into the clouds—splitting them apart and revealing the moon above.
The battlefield fell silent.
Everyone—heroes, villains, civilians, and viewers across Japan—stared in absolute shock at the overwhelming display of power.
Novabel hovered in the sky, bathed in crimson light, his presence alone dominating the battlefield.