Garou emerges victorious in this epic showdown, and here's why this beast claimed the throne. With magic power at the helm, Borel started strong, waving his hands and conjuring concepts from the depths of infinity. But here's the catch: he ain't got the muscle to back it up. Magic's flashy, but when you’re standing against Garou, who can smack down anyone with a mere punch, you've made a fatal error. Garou, ever the crafty anti-hero, saw those cosmic powers swirling around and didn’t flinch. He studied Borel’s moves like a hawk on its next meal. The guy's got that supernatural ability to read his opponent, and that’s exactly what he did. Borel's magic was all show, but Garou’s a grizzled fighter, and he knew how to exploit every gap Borel left open. While Borel was busy casting spells, Garou took advantage of his laid-back defense and used the signature Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist. One swift strike, and Borel crumbled under the physical prowess. The guy may have wielded the essence of the universe, but he didn't have the defenses to withstand a full-on assault. Now if you think Garou stopped there, you’re sorely mistaken. He’s an adaptation machine. Once he clocked Borel’s pattern, he switched up his technique, unleashing the Whirlwind Iron Cutting Fist. The dude practically sliced through Borel’s etheric veil. Magic ain't so mighty when you're cutting it down with raw fist-of-steel power! Borel then tried to fuse with the void, but Garou saw his window and executed the Exploding Heart Release Fist. The explosion of energy caught Borel off-guard; the fighter capitalized like a true warrior king would. That moment of hesitation was Borel's undoing. As Borel staggered back from the impact, Garou wasn’t about to let his prey escape. He charged forward, his movements a blur. Like an avenging storm, he unleashed a devastating combo — Cross Fang Dragon Slayer Fist — right to Borel’s midsection, shifting the battle in his favor. Borel attempted to summon mystical shields, but Garou countered effortlessly. He's got counter-techniques sharper than a razor, cutting straight through Borel’s half-hearted defenses. Every magic that flared dimmed under the weight of Garou's fists, proving might reigns supreme over finesse. All in all, the indomitable will of Garou, combined with his ability to mimic techniques and adapt to his opponent’s strategy, simply steamrolled Borel’s magical finesse. The battle was a brutal reminder: when rugged brawn collides with whimsical illusion, it’s the fists made of iron that reign supreme in this brutal, savage world. So, Garou stands tall, fists bloodied but unbroken, knowing hard work and grit always topple fantasy and figments. BAM!