"Who's going first?" Pryce yawned and stretched lazily as he spoke.
Just as everyone was getting eager to step up, Pryce thought for a moment.
"Forget it, I'll go first!"
In an instant, Pryce shed his previously laid-back demeanor, and everyone felt as if a divine king had appeared before them! In the next moment, an overwhelming aura erupted from Pryce body—it was Conqueror's Haki!
An invisible force instantly pressed down on the hearts of the hundred or so people present. The pirates closest to Pryce immediately passed out, their eyes rolling back. Like dominoes, the others fell unconscious one after another!
At this moment, Pryce Conqueror's Haki continued to spread rapidly.
Soon, Hawkins, Apoo, and Kid were enveloped by Pryce Conqueror's Haki.
"What's going on?"
"What is this feeling, like a thousand claws tearing at my heart?" Apoo clutched his chest, writhing in pain on the ground as he groaned.
"This must be the legendary Conqueror's Haki!"
"I feel like I'm trapped in an ice cellar!" Hawkins, pale and trembling, stammered as he spoke.
"Damn it, why don't I have this ability?" Kid, too, was immobilized by Pryce Conqueror's Haki, beads of sweat dripping down his face.
Just moments ago, he had been kicked away by Kizaru and now, without even lifting a finger, Pryce had pinned him to the ground with his Conqueror's Haki. The usually arrogant Kid felt a deep sense of frustration and defeat.
Luffy stared in disbelief at the scene before him—some unconscious, others suppressed. This situation felt all too familiar!
Just like at the auction house, where Rayleigh had released that intangible aura that knocked everyone out.
"Con... Conqueror's Haki?!" Marco, sitting above, stared at Pryce in shock, stuttering as he felt the aura Pryce was releasing.
Conqueror's Haki, a mark of a king disposition, allows its user to intimidate, overwhelm, and even knock out enemies without lifting a finger. It can render weaker opponents unconscious!
This "Haki" is a rare gift, possessed by only one in millions—a sign of one qualification to stand above others as a king! Conqueror's Haki is innate, it cannot be learned through training or inherited genetically!
This is why, even among the most powerful fighters, so few possess Conqueror's Haki!
Marco was one such example.
He had Armament Haki and Observation Haki, but not Conqueror's Haki.
As a division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, Marco had witnessed Whitebeard Conqueror's Haki firsthand. Though Pryce Conqueror's Haki wasn't as formidable as Whitebeard, one must remember—Pryce was still young! Whitebeard' age far surpassed Pryce' by countless years!
Even though Marco didn't possess the Conqueror's Haki, he still knew that in the future, Pryce might even surpass Whitebeard in this aspect alone!
Meanwhile, during their intense battle, Admiral Kizaru and Dark King Rayleigh both sensed that overwhelming Conqueror's Haki and gradually ceased their fight. Both of them looked towards Pryce in astonishment.
"Conqueror's Haki!"
They both exclaimed in unison. At that moment, everyone gaze towards Pryce changed!
Conqueror's Haki—something only Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Garp had awakened within the entire Marine force! Even Kizaru himself hadn't awakened Conqueror's Haki!
Who would have thought that a newly risen pirate had awakened it! Moreover, sensing this Conqueror's Haki, it was clear that its strength was anything but weak!
Kizaru grew increasingly intrigued by Pryce, who was full of mysteries!
At that moment, Sentomaru finally arrived! Without wasting any time, Sentomaru wiped the sweat from his forehead and swung his massive axe directly at Pryce!
"Stop! You're no match for him!" Kizaru shouted urgently.
But it was already too late!
Pryce body radiated a golden light, and in the next moment, Sentomaru was sent flying into the distance!
Seeing his most capable subordinate being knocked away by Pryce in a single strike, Kizaru mood soured. Feeling Kizaru sharp gaze, Pryce met it without backing down.
Kizaru glanced at Dark King Rayleigh.
From the looks of it, as long as he didn't target the Supernovas, Rayleigh probably wouldn't intervene. Kizaru charged straight at Pryce!
Pryce sighed, he had been a bit reckless in using Conqueror's Haki just now! Sure enough, Kizaru had noticed!
In the next second, a massive golden slash from Kizaru came hurtling towards Pryce. Pryce arms transformed into magma, and his massive magma hands caught Kizaru slash!
With a roar from Pryce, the slash was crushed into pieces! Countless golden light particles scattered in the air, creating a stunning sight!
"Looks like you've got some skills after all!"
"The Marines really underestimated you!" Kizaru remarked as his attack was shattered by Pryce.
"Enough talk, let's fight!" Pryce beckoned to Kizaru with confidence.
Provoked, Kizaru expression changed, and he clashed directly with Pryce, who was now in his magma form!
Soon, Kizaru sensed something was off.
Although Pryce had transformed into magma, it was clear that his mastery of this ability was inferior to Akainu!
However, what was truly bizarre was that he could actually enhance his already magma-transformed body with the power of the Glint-Glint Fruit while in his magma state! This posed a significant challenge for Admiral Kizaru!
Moreover, Admiral Kizaru didn't dare to go all out in this fight!
With Marco in front of him and the Dark King Rayleigh behind him, both were eyeing him menacingly!
Who knew if these three might suddenly team up? If they did, he would definitely be overwhelmed in no time!
Before long, Admiral Kizaru realized that if he didn't go all out, he wouldn't be able to deal with Pryce at all!
But given the current situation, there was no way he could unleash his full power!
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