Red Hair also had a dark expression.
"Luffy has only suffered a temporary defeat. I won't let you nip the new era in the bud. Let them go."
He still had faith in Luffy in his heart. Luffy could still grow further. After all, he was the man who had said the exact same words as the Captain, and he had eaten that Devil Fruit.
Kaido was a bit taken aback.
"To think a man like you would value him so highly. But you're wrong. The new era lies in the hands of that Lord, not that Supernova."
Seeing Red Hair place such importance on Straw Hat Luffy made him change his view of that Supernova.
But even if he had immense potential, there was absolutely no way he could defeat that Emperor. Compared to that Emperor, it was like comparing a flickering candle to the blazing sun.
Under that Lord's radiant light, his own would be completely eclipsed.
Big Mom also disagreed with Red Hair's words.
"That Lord is the one who will rule the next era."
This time, it was Red Hair's turn to be astonished.
"I didn't expect the two of you to hold that Emperor in such high regard. It seems you both have entrusted the new era to him."
"If that's the case, then please let Luffy and his crew go."
Their high opinion of that Emperor truly took him by surprise.
It seemed they had genuinely submitted to him.
Kaido said nonchalantly.
"Whether we let them go or not isn't up to us."
He wasn't the one calling the shots right now.
Big Mom also wore an expression of anger.
"We can't let a brat like that go."
She remembered how Luffy had offended her, completely ruining her Whole Cake Island Tea Party and making her a laughingstock in front of the entire world.
Hearing Big Mom's words, Red Hair's eyes darkened, and a flash of crimson light gleamed within them.
Instantly, a terrifying wave of Conqueror's Haki surged forth, crashing toward the two of them.
Kaido met him head-on.
"You think you're the only one with Conqueror's Haki?"
A fearsome purple aura of Conqueror's Haki erupted from his body.
The crimson and purple Conqueror's Haki clashed.
The collision generated terrifying shockwaves that swept out in all directions.
It even caused the sea to grow turbulent once more, the ocean surface churning violently.
Big Mom was also shocked.
*This brat Red Hair's Conqueror's Haki is quite strong, and Kaido's Haki isn't bad either.*
*I wonder whose Conqueror's Haki is stronger.*
The members of the Red Hair Pirates were all astonished.
Kaido and Shanks were clashing with their Haki. Fortunately, they were only on the fringes of the blast; otherwise, they likely would have been knocked unconscious on the spot.
Among them, only Benn Beckman possessed Conqueror's Haki.
Even he felt a bit uncomfortable.
His Conqueror's Haki couldn't compare to those two.
They still had to fight two Emperors, not to mention an even more terrifying Emperor waiting in the wings. It seemed he had no choice but to make a move.
He had to take down these two Emperors before that other Emperor arrived.
The Captain would handle Kaido, while they would deal with Big Mom.
Drawing his thick-barreled rifle, he coated the bullet in Armament Haki and pulled the trigger. *Bang!*
The pitch-black bullet shot toward Big Mom at an unfathomable speed.
Big Mom sensed the danger instantly. Coating her fist in pitch-black Armament Haki, she threw a fierce punch, shattering the incoming bullet.
The explosion produced a cloud of black smoke.
Big Mom glared at the man who fired the shot and roared coldly.
"Benn Beckman, launching a sneak attack out of nowhere... You really are a despicable bastard."
Benn Beckman replied with a nonchalant expression.
"I could never defeat an Emperor of the Sea in a fair and square fight."
He pulled the trigger once more, firing several bullets aimed straight at Big Mom's vital spots.
At the same time, the sniper Yasopp swiftly unslung the sniper rifle from his back and took aim at Big Mom.
With another *bang*, he fired a bullet of his own.
By now, Big Mom had fully unleashed her Observation Haki, sensing the trajectories of the incoming bullets.
She had no choice but to coat her entire body in Armament Haki and rely on her monstrous physique to block them head-on.
Yasopp was a renowned sniper on the seas, another top commander whose strength was only slightly below that of an Emperor.
She couldn't afford to be careless in the slightest. Even she would suffer a huge loss if she let her guard down.
A series of explosions rang out continuously.
In an instant, Big Mom's massive body was engulfed in the blasts.
It was a clear testament to just how destructive those bullets truly were.
Holding a giant piece of meat on a bone, Lucky Roux watched the scene unfold and said with a hint of anticipation.
"Big Mom took both of your attacks head-on. I wonder if she's done for?"
Benn Beckman remained expressionless.
"Don't be naive. We'd be lucky if an attack like that even gave an Emperor a minor scratch."
"As for taking her down, that's completely impossible."
Once the smoke cleared, just as he had expected, Big Mom stood there completely unscathed.
Big Mom's expression darkened.
"Your attacks actually hurt me."
Summoning her sword Homie, she swung it down toward the pirate ship below, unleashing a terrifying shockwave.
"Now it's my turn."
"Spear of Elbaf: Ikoku Sovereignty!"
The members of the Red Hair Pirates were all taken aback.
They were currently on their ship, meaning they had no choice but to meet the attack head-on. They weren't sure if they could withstand such a devastating shockwave.
Their biggest fear was that even if they blocked it, their pirate ship would still be heavily damaged.
At that moment, Red Hair made his move. Swinging his sword, Griffon, he unleashed another Divine Departure.
The two terrifying attacks collided in midair, triggering a massive explosion that sent intense shockwaves rippling outward.
The sea trembled even more violently than before, churning up waves as tall as the ship itself.
Benn Beckman felt deeply apologetic.
He had forced Red Hair to step in and intercept the attack.
For him, blocking Big Mom's shockwave wouldn't have been difficult, but since they were on a ship, doing so without causing any collateral damage would have been tough.
Seeing this, Kaido said with a dark expression.
"Red Hair, you're clashing Conqueror's Haki with me, yet you still have the spare energy to deal with Big Mom? You're looking down on us too much. Do you really intend to fight two Emperors all by yourself?"
By now, the Red Hair Pirates' ship had reached the shore.
A smile appeared on Red Hair's face.
"I'm not arrogant enough to think that. I just couldn't fight properly while out on the sea."
The rest of the Red Hair crew immediately disembarked.
"Captain, focus on your fight with Kaido. Leave Big Mom to us."
The executives were brimming with fighting spirit. They weren't ordinary pirates; with so many of them working together, they actually stood a chance of defeating an Emperor like Big Mom.
Big Mom was equally eager for battle, leaping directly off Kaido's back.
She landed heavily on the ground, causing the earth to tremble beneath her feet.
She glared at the men before her.
A mocking sneer spread across her face.
"Do you really think you can defeat me just because you have the numbers advantage? How incredibly naive."
The Red Hair crew members wore solemn expressions. This woman truly was a monster.
Benn Beckman spoke up to warn them.
"Everyone, stay on your guard. Don't think we can beat her just by relying on numbers. She's an absolute monster."
"A monster who isn't the slightest bit weaker than Kaido. Her defense is astonishing, and her attack power is just as terrifying."