In the sky, Kaido's massive dragon body coiled within the clouds.
He opened his gaping maw, and terrifying heat condensed within, scorching the air into a distorted mess.
The orange-red light grew brighter and brighter, as if a small sun was forming in his mouth.
The Marine Soldiers in the plaza noticed the anomaly and looked up at the sky.
When they saw the increasingly bright light in Kaido's mouth, everyone's expressions changed.
"Not good!"
"It's his Breath Attack!"
"Quickly, get out of the way!"
The Marine Soldiers scattered in terror.
On the Execution Platform, Sengoku's face changed drastically.
He knew very well the power of Kaido's Breath Attack.
If this attack landed on the plaza, the entire Marineford would be pierced through!
"Damn it!"
Sengoku was about to order Aokiji and Kizaru to intercept—
"Hancock, step back."
Ian, who had walked out of the Marineford headquarters building, released Empress's hand and took a step forward.
Hancock obediently retreated to the side.
Ian took a deep breath, his eyes slightly narrowed.
The next second—
A terrifying, indescribable Conqueror's Haki erupted from his body!
That was no ordinary Conqueror's Haki.
It was the ultimate Conqueror's Haki, reinforced by advanced Conqueror's Haki coating and fused with Observation Haki and Armament Haki!
The crimson Haki surged into the sky like a tangible entity, instantly engulfing the entire Marineford!
No!
Not just Marineford!
The sea and sky for tens of kilometers around were all covered by this Haki!
The clouds in the sky were instantly torn apart!
The sea surface churned with monstrous waves!
The entire world seemed to tremble under this Haki!
In the plaza, the Marines and pirates, who were locked in battle, all paused their movements.
Everyone felt it.
A terrifying pressure they had never experienced before, one that made their souls tremble!
"This is..."
"Conqueror's Haki?!"
"How can there be such powerful Conqueror's Haki?!"
The weaker Marine Soldiers and pirates, under the impact of this Haki, directly rolled their eyes and fainted in droves.
Even the Marine Vice Admirals felt difficulty breathing and broke out in cold sweat.
On the Execution Platform, Sengoku's eyes widened, looking in disbelief at the Marineford headquarters building.
"This Haki... is it from Saint Ian?!"
Garp stood beside him, veins bulging on his forehead.
He clenched his fists, desperately resisting the pressure of this Haki.
"How strong... has this kid become..."
In the plaza, Whitebeard also stopped his attack.
He looked up at the Marineford headquarters building, a shock flashing in his eyes.
"This Haki..."
Akainu Sakazuki's face was solemn, and the lava on his body dimmed somewhat.
Kizaru, uncharacteristically, put away his playful expression, his face turning serious.
"How terrifying... Is this Saint Ian's true strength..."
Aokiji's forehead was covered in cold sweat.
"This level of Conqueror's Haki... is simply unheard of..."
However, the most shocked was Kaido in the sky.
That Conqueror's Haki shot straight into the sky, precisely locking onto him!
Kaido's massive dragon body trembled violently in mid-air!
The Breath Attack he had condensed in his mouth actually began to tremble unstably under the pressure of this Haki!
"What?!"
Kaido's pupils contracted sharply, in disbelief.
He had dominated the New World for so many years, and this was the first time he had encountered such a situation!
Just Conqueror's Haki alone could suppress his Breath Attack?!
"Damn it!"
Kaido gritted his teeth, desperately trying to maintain the stability of his Breath Attack.
But that Conqueror's Haki was too strong.
So strong that he couldn't resist it at all!
"Disperse... for me!"
Kaido roared, trying to forcibly unleash his Breath Attack.
However, at this moment—
That Conqueror's Haki suddenly surged!
"Boom!"
The terrifying pressure instantly enveloped Kaido's entire body!
The Breath Attack in his mouth was forcibly dispersed!
Not only that, his massive dragon body also began to shrink uncontrollably under the pressure of this Haki!
"No... impossible!"
Kaido was horrified to find that he couldn't maintain his dragon form!
His body twisted violently in mid-air, and his dragon scales fell off one by one!
In just a few seconds, he transformed from a massive Azure Dragon back into his human form!
Moreover, his body was still falling uncontrollably!
"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"
Kaido desperately tried to transform again, but that Conqueror's Haki firmly suppressed him, making him unable to use his Devil Fruit ability!
"Boom!"
He crashed heavily onto the plaza, creating a huge deep pit!
Dust flew everywhere.
The entire Marineford fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone stared blankly at the deep pit, their minds completely blank.
Kaido... Hundred Beasts Kaido... the Four Emperors Kaido, known as the "Strongest Creature"... was actually knocked down from the sky by a Conqueror's Haki?!
Sabaody Archipelago.
The crowd in front of the screen collectively fell silent.
Everyone's eyes were wide, and their mouths were open wide enough to fit an egg.
"What... just happened?"
"Kaido... was knocked down?"
"Who released that Haki?"
The reporters frantically pressed their shutters, but their hands were trembling.
Mock Town.
The citizens were stunned at first, then burst into thunderous cheers!
"Saint Ian!"
"Saint Ian has made his move!"
"Long live Saint Ian!"
Everyone was so excited that tears welled up in their eyes, and they knelt on the ground in reverence.
Marineford, Plaza.
The dust slowly settled.
Kaido climbed out of the deep pit, covered in dirt and looking disheveled.
He looked up at the Marineford headquarters building, his eyes filled with shock and apprehension.
"That man..."
Kaido gritted his teeth, "is actually this strong..."
He took a deep breath, clutching his kanabō tightly.
His aura began to surge.
Since he had already been knocked down, there was nothing left to worry about!
Kaido strode towards Whitebeard, standing beside him.
The two Four Emperors stood side by side.
Kaido suddenly threw his head back and laughed: "Worororo!"
"Whitebeard!"
"I never thought that after more than thirty years, we would still be fighting side by side!"
Whitebeard glanced at him, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.
"Gurararara... I didn't expect it either..."
Kaido raised his kanabō, pointing it at the dense Marine forces ahead.
"Let's go!"
"We'll break out of Marineford together!"
"Charge to Mary Geoise!"
"Drag the whole world into the abyss!"
"Wuhahahaha~"
His wild and insane laughter echoed throughout Marineford.