Sky Walk
Deserted Island Martial Arts Tournament
"Sentomaru! Sentomaru!!"
The soldiers of the Science Unit brandished laser guns, creating a deafening roar.
Maynard stepped into the ring. He was a muscular, broad-chested man with black hair tied into a wild ponytail and a thick black beard that exuded a sense of authority.
A Jet-Black Samurai Sword hung at his waist, its Haki pressing down like a mountain.
His sharp gaze swept over Sentomaru, a smirk playing on his lips. "You brat from the Science Unit... let me see what good stuff Vegapunk gave you."
Sentomaru, carrying Giant Axe, leaped onto the arena, his feet stomping so hard the ground trembled slightly. "Uncle, don't be scared by my strength later!"
"Clang--!"
As the bell rang, the two charged out like wild beasts!
"Clang!!"
The Giant Axe clashed with the samurai sword, sparks flew, and the air seemed to be torn apart with a shriek.
Maynard exuded an imposing aura, his arms bulging with muscles, and his katana, amplified by his Haki, transformed into a raging black dragon, each strike brimming with explosive power.
Sentomaru countered with absolute power; his Giant Axe cleaved like a mountain collapsing and the air being torn apart into deafening sonic booms!
"Six Powers - Shave!"
Maynard's figure Flash, instantly circling behind Sentomaru, his blade flashing coldly, aiming straight for vital points!
Sentomaru snorted coldly, clenched his arms, unleashed his Armament Haki, and swung his Giant Axe!
"Bang--!"
As the sword and axe clashed head-on, the Shockwave swept out like a whirlwind, forcing both men to retreat several steps, with pebbles flying everywhere beneath their feet!
"Not bad!" Sentomaru licked his lips, his fighting spirit rising.
Maynard laughed, "You too."
The two stared at each other for a moment, then suddenly threw their weapons at the same time!
"Bang! Bang!"
The Giant Axe and samurai sword were driven deep into the edge of the arena, and amidst the intertwining shadows, the explosive sounds of muscles roared like war drums!
"Is this... close-quarters combat?!" The audience erupted in cheers!
Sentomaru stomped his feet hard on the ground, his aura as imposing as a mountain, and assumed a sumo wrestling stance, roaring, "Come on, old man!!"
Maynard's fists were wrapped in jet-black Armament Haki, his muscles taut, and his eyes burned with a fierce battle rage. "Just what I wanted!"
"Bang! Bang! Bang--!"
Fists and kicks clashed, the two figures becoming two afterimages on the ring, the sound of their hard-hitting collisions like thunder!
Sentomaru's Sumo Techniques are incredibly powerful. Each strike carries an overwhelming Impact, leaving cracks in the ground and sending pebbles flying!
Maynard, with the Six Powers Martial Arts as his core, moved nimbly and used his punches and kicks to defuse Sentomaru's brute force with speed and skill!
"Tekkai!"
Maynard suddenly took a heavy palm Sentomaru head-on, his chest thudding like a bell, but he used the force to counter with an elbow strike straight at Sentomaru's chin!
"Cough!" Sentomaru threw his head back, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, but he grinned wildly. "That's powerful!!"
The next second, he suddenly grabbed Maynard's arm and slammed him to the ground with an over-the-shoulder throw!
"Boom!!"
The ring exploded, dust flew everywhere, but Maynard used the momentum to roll to his feet and delivered a swift whip kick that swept across Sentomaru and abdomen!
Sentomaru took the attack head-on, his fists slamming into Maynard's abdomen simultaneously like iron hammers.
"Bang! Bang!"
Both were hit at the same time, their bodies staggering backward, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths, but the fighting spirit in their eyes burned even brighter!
They charged into his arms again, their punches Sky Splitter, their shoulders clashing, the sound of bones colliding deafening!
Sentomaru a powerful shoulder strike, leaving a bloody mark on Maynard's chest;
Maynard spun around and kicked back, Sentomaru to wince in pain in the abdomen, yet he let out a low, maniacal laugh, "Well done!!"
"Drink it!!"
Maynard roared, unleashing Six Powers Martial Arts, his fists transforming into a storm of afterimages as he furiously attacked!
"Bang bang--!"
Sentomaru crossed his arms to block, his Haki hardening, and two deep pits were stomped into the arena beneath his feet, yet his body remained as immovable as an iron tower!
Suddenly, he grabbed Maynard's wrist with his other hand and threw him into the air with tremendous force, like a flash flood!
"Boom!!"
Maynard somersaulted in mid-air, Sentomaru leaped up, slamming a palm into his chest, the air exploding like a cannonball!
Maynard grunted, forcibly steadied himself, touched the ground with his toes and spun around, slamming a punch into Sentomaru's shoulder like a roaring dragon!
"Snap--!"
A deafening roar, like bones cracking, echoed through the ring as Sumo Techniques and martial arts clashed head-on, causing the ring to shake violently.
The Shockwave from the punch was like a monstrous wave, sending the naval soldiers in the audience back in shock!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!!"
Sentomaru's final ramming blow sent Maynard flying through the chest, while Maynard's Roundhouse Kick at the same instant sent Sentomaru flying ten meters.
Both men knelt on one knee, blood trickling from their lips, yet their gazes remained fierce, the flames of war still burning!
At this moment, Sentomaru took a deep breath, slowly clasped his hands together, and his Armament Haki gathered into substantial ripples around his body, causing the air to distort violently and emit a low "humming" sound!
Maynard's pupils contracted sharply, his expression turning grave. "What... is this oppressive feeling?!"
He roared suddenly, unleashing his full Haki as he charged forward, trying to get close enough to interrupt them first!
However, Sentomaru suddenly opened his eyes, his voice booming like a muffled thunderclap:
"Sky Walk!!"
"Boom!!"
An invisible, Haki Shockwave suddenly erupted, distorting the air and creating visible ripples. The Haki pierced through Maynard's body defenses and struck him hard inside!
"Puff!!"
Maynard felt as if he had been struck by an invisible giant hammer, spitting out blood, his body trembling violently, his knees buckling, and he half-kneeling on the ground, his chest feeling numb as if pierced by lightning!
The entire room was completely silent; even breathing seemed to be suppressed!
Sentomaru slowly lowered his stance, beads of sweat on his forehead, panting as he stepped forward and extended his large hand. "Uncle, are you alright?"
Maynard looked up, paused for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Haha!! Good lad!"
He gripped Sentomaru's hand tightly, used the leverage to stand up, coughed up blood, but then patted Sentomaru's shoulder with a hearty laugh:
That was a ruthless move! I accept my defeat wholeheartedly!
Sentomaru chuckled sheepishly, scratching his head, and said, "I've only just mastered it myself, I haven't fully grasped it yet..."
Maynard grinned broadly. "It's amazing that you've even managed to master it! You're definitely going to be a great person someday!"
The two looked at each other and laughed. Their fists, stained with blood and sweat, met in a fierce exchange, a testament to their mutual respect and understanding.
"Whoosh--!"
The entire naval force erupted in cheers, the roar reaching the heavens!
On the referee's stand, Sengoku's eyes widened in surprise, and he exclaimed in a low voice, "Haki... Sentomaru can actually do this?"
Zephyr slammed his hand on the table, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Sky Walk! Great name, well done!"
Roy smiled slightly, "This is a power he honed entirely on his own, not a product of technology."
Kizaru pushed up his sunglasses, his nonchalant demeanor radiating undisguised arrogance. "Wow~ Looks like my nephew's got some serious character..."
In the audience, Luffy's eyes shone like two stars as he stared intently at Sentomaru's attack, leaping up from his seat.
"Wow! Is this what Grandpa meant by 'overbearing Haki '?! That's amazing!!"
Nami helplessly held him down. "Calm down! You can't go up and fight!"
Luffy, however, clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, his face brimming with fighting spirit.
"Once I learn this move, I'm definitely going to fight that guy!!"
(P. S.: Tears welling up, please don't raise books...)