The recovery ability of the Saiyan bloodline was already strong, and with the added boost from the Goku template, his energy instantly recovered to above-average levels.
As for his wizard bloodline, it constantly converted external energy into magical power, making the notion of running out of magic nearly impossible. Even when his magic was divided, it quickly replenished.
Chakra, which was a combination of physical and spiritual energy, naturally replenished as his body and mind recovered. The chakra recovery speed of the Uzumaki bloodline was famously fast.
Facing Apocalypse’s strike, Hawking could have dodged, but he didn’t.
The reason was simple: the moon was about to rise, and he would soon transform into a Great Ape for a major counterattack.
He felt that if he didn’t take some damage now, it would undermine the dramatic buildup he had created. It was like how Ultraman often gets beaten up before finally defeating the monster, showcasing his greatness.
Muscles bulging, with the Goku template boosting his base combat power from over two hundred to nearly four hundred, Hawking felt confident he could take Apocalypse’s blow head-on.
“Boom!”
Hawking was hit directly by Apocalypse, crashing to the ground like being hit by a train, spewing blood everywhere and creating a giant crater on impact, looking almost lifeless.
“That should do it!”
Lying in the crater, Hawking thought to himself. He had indeed taken some damage from the hit, but not to the extent of spitting blood and being on the brink of death. His appearance was purely for dramatic effect.
The effect was just as Hawking had hoped.
Everyone watching the live broadcast saw Hawking’s indomitable spirit as he was beaten to the brink of death, evoking tears from many viewers.
Even the reporters risking their lives to broadcast and narrate the event had reddened eyes.
“Get up, Flash! We need you!”
A young reporter shouted, trying to encourage Hawking to stand up again, sparking a wave of cheers from viewers worldwide.
Even some national leaders joined in.
“For this planet, for justice, I won’t lose!”
As if hearing the global encouragement, Hawking struggled to his feet.
“Now, you die!”
Seeing Hawking stand again, Apocalypse angrily raised his massive foot to stomp him out of existence.
At the same time, a full moon finally rose in the sky.
“It’s time to end this!”
Hawking turned to look at the full moon.
“Thump, thump… thump, thump, thump!”
The familiar rapid heartbeat returned, his body quickly expanding, bursting out of his golden armor, transforming into a Super Saiyan Great Ape.
“Roar!”
With a mighty roar, Hawking grabbed Apocalypse’s leg as it came down, throwing him over his shoulder and slamming him hard into the ground.
But he didn’t let go, realizing that he needed to keep a hold of him to counter Apocalypse’s wormhole ability. If Apocalypse opened a wormhole, he couldn’t enter if he was being held.
“Death Blow!”
Hawking didn’t care for fancy techniques in his Great Ape form, relying purely on brute strength. After the shoulder throw dazed Apocalypse, he kicked him squarely in the crotch with all his might.
“Ahhh!!!”
Apocalypse let out a blood-curdling scream. The Great Ape’s tenfold combat power increase made Hawking’s strength terrifying. One kick could crush a small mountain, let alone hitting Apocalypse in such a vulnerable spot.
With self-healing, Apocalypse’s body quickly regenerated, but he struggled to break free from Hawking’s grasp, finding his strength outmatched.
“Die!”
Taking advantage of Apocalypse’s moment of weakness, Hawking aimed another kick at his head.
Realizing the danger, Apocalypse activated his force field to block the blow. But his force field couldn’t isolate his leg because he was held.
“Slice!”
Apocalypse, in a desperate move, sliced off his own leg to free himself, knowing his self-healing would quickly regrow it.
“Impressive!”
Hawking admired Apocalypse’s ruthlessness but immediately summoned four Great Ape shadow clones to surround him, all charging up for a massive energy blast.
Though strong, the Apocalypse’s force field couldn’t withstand the combined attack. After less than five seconds, it shattered.
“This can’t be!”
Apocalypse’s final words were a roar of disbelief as the energy blasts vaporized his body, leaving nothing behind.
“Finally done!”
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