The two forces collided, instantly sparking countless bolts of pitch-black lightning in the vast sky.
But it didn't stop there.
Both Ian and Kaido's Conqueror's Haki had reached the level capable of causing real destruction.
They could emit overwhelming pressure at any time and anywhere, and with just a slight boost of their Haki, even seasoned warriors would collapse.
Now, as the two of them fully unleashed their Conqueror's Haki in a clash, the ground at the peak of Onigashima cracked apart, with numerous fissures beginning to spread.
"Hehehehe!!"
Kaido laughed out loud.
Ian chuckled lightly, deciding to take Kaido's laughter as a sign of pride for his student's excellence.
"Kid!"
Kaido shot into the air like a cannonball, his spiked club spinning in his hand, and thick black Conqueror's Haki lightning surged from the iron staff.
As he fell from the sky, it truly felt like a thunderstorm descending!
"Surtur!"
Ian extended his hand.
"Yes, master!"
The fire spirit gathered in his hand, forming a golden flaming sword. Dark patterns spread across the blade, emitting an ominous black mist.
Ian shot up into the air.
In the next moment.
Boom!!
The iron staff and the great sword collided mid-air.
Powerful Haki surged from the two weapons, clashing together.
The space between the weapons seemed to warp under the pressure of these terrifying Haki forces.
In the center, a dark spot like a black hole appeared, continuously releasing bolts of Haki lightning!
The raging wind howled downward, and the powerful air pressure made it so difficult for many of the Beasts Pirates to even lift their heads.
If their formation hadn't been so tightly packed, relying on each other for support, who knew how many would have been blown away by this one strike?
"Hey! What is that!!"
Zoro looked up at the sky in shock. "Clouds... No, the sky is splitting apart!!"
A deep rift appeared within the flowing clouds above.
Then, the thick clouds dispersed to the sides. In the blink of an eye, the clear blue sky was revealed to everyone.
"....."
Kuina's pupils trembled as well. What is this?!
"It's happening again."
Only Ace's mouth twitched. "Is this some strange routine?"
It was the same back in the Goa Kingdom—Hawkeye and Golden Lion, Red-Haired and Golden Lion, Ian and Golden Lion. Three battles, and each time the clouds in the sky split apart.
Do top-tier fighters always have to make such an entrance?
"He really learned it, huh?"
Queen clicked his tongue, unable to hold back his exclamation. "What kind of monster is this little brat?!"
The Conqueror's Haki, the shortcut to becoming a top-tier fighter—only a few could master this technique!
Now, this little brat, whom he had watched grow up, had also become one of those rare few!
"This isn't the time to be amazed."
Beside him, King drew his sword. "They're coming!"
Ahead, at the moment Ian and Kaido clashed, Yamato had already turned into a white shadow and charged out.
"Hahaha! Let's get started!!"
The white-haired girl laughed loudly, her iron staff gleaming, and white mist spread out.
"Magen Blade!"
With just a swing of her iron staff, the white mist truly transformed into a condensed slashing attack coming toward them.
"Flame Emperor!"
King grabbed with his left hand, summoning a large ball of flame in mid-air. He flicked it casually, and the fireball collided with the icy slashing attack, erupting into a brilliant burst of fireworks.
"Don't think you can steal the spotlight alone!"
Hancock, of course, couldn't tolerate Yamato's behavior.
"Salome!"
Her pet giant snake immediately swam forward quickly, and Hancock lightly leaped onto its back, heading towards the pirates on the opposite side.
"Charge!"
Jack immediately entered his Human-Beast Form and loudly gave orders. "Don't embarrass Brother Ian!"
"Oh!!"
The Ulti siblings responded the fastest and most enthusiastically.
Jack turned back to look at them. "You kids stay behind."
"No way! We want to fight too!"
Ulti stuck out her tongue and pulled out a jar, pressing it to her waist.
Page One, Sanji, Drake, Law, Black Maria, Viola, and even Jack did the same.
"This is—"
Kuina looked at everyone transforming in an instant, all donning different-colored battle uniforms, a bit shocked.
"This is our exclusive Raid Suit! Miss Kuina!"
Sanji, dressed in a black battle uniform, smiled as he leaned in.
"You'll have one too, eventually!"
"Hey, you curly-browed guy!"
Zoro instantly blocked in front of Kuina, narrowing his eyes. "You can talk, but stay away from Kuina."
"Huh? Curly-brow?"
Sanji's temper was usually very good; he was a very gentle guy. But for some reason, when he saw this guy in front of him, a burst of anger rose deep from within.
"I'm talking to Miss Kuina! Green algae head, stay out of this!"
"Huh?!"
Zoro, furious, was ready to strike.
"Alright, this is not the time for arguments!"
Black Maria separated the two and said seriously, "Kuina and Zoro, you don't have a Raid Suit, so your safety can't be guaranteed. Just stand back and watch."
Kuina nodded lightly.
She was very clear that their strength was still too weak.
But Zoro, on the other hand, was a little dissatisfied. He pointed at Sanji, who looked about the same age as him, and said, "Is this guy really that strong?"
"Sorry, but I'm much stronger than you!"
Sanji raised an eyebrow and grinned, "Just watch closely from behind!"
With that, he darted forward, not forgetting to call back, "Kuina-san, please watch my performance!"
"Asshole!!"
Zoro almost couldn't resist drawing his sword to cut this guy with the curly eyebrows.
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