King's Decision
Isolated Battlefield - Above the Ruins
The sky was dark and gloomy, lava and mist mingled, and the scorching sea wind howled like Beast.
Boom--!
With a loud bang, rubble flew everywhere.
Kaido slowly rose from the deep pit, his body covered with countless wounds. However, as the dragon scales on his body glowed with a blue light, his wounds slowly healed under the terrifying regenerative power of the Mythical Zoan Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon.
At the point where his dragon horn broke off, flesh writhed, and blue scales grew layer by layer from the wound. Even though such an injury would have been fatal to an ordinary person, Kaido seemed to be merely "warming up."
"Hahahaha...!"
He laughed wildly as he grabbed the "Hassaikai," hoisted it onto his shoulder, and exuded an aura of power, like a resurrected demonic mountain monster!
"Kid, are you ready for round two?!"
Opposite him, Roy stood quietly on a broken cliff, his cloak Hunting Roar in the fierce wind.
His face was calm, but the slight furrowing of his brows betrayed that he was not as relaxed as he appeared.
Although that punch overwhelmed Kaido in terms of momentum, the Impact of Kaido's Haki should not be underestimated.
Although he did not appear to have any obvious injuries, the earth-shattering clash had left his internal organs churning, and his Haki along his blood vessels, as if countless needles were writhing deep within his internal organs.
"We can't let this drag on too long..."
He took a deep breath, a glint of light Flash in his eyes—
"Instant Surgery!"
This is a powerful technique developed over many years, inspired by Law's Op-Op Fruit ability!
The space trembled slightly!
An invisible blade of space sliced across Roy's body, instantly Teleportation all his internal injuries, internal bleeding, Quake-Split fascia, and even the residual corrosive power of his Haki to the void!
Boom--!
Roy's body was purified, and his aura instantly returned to its peak!
"What?!"
Kaido's eyes narrowed, and although his Observation Haki had already covered the entire area, he was still unable to track the trajectory of this "Teleportation" power!
"I clearly sensed he had internal injuries just now... how did he recover in an instant?!"
For the first time, a hint of doubt and caution arose in Kaido's mind.
"While this technique can instantly transfer injuries, it consumes a tremendous amount of stamina..."
Theoretically, his injuries were not much different from Kaido's, but he appears to be completely unharmed, a result of a great deal of physical exertion.
"We must finish this quickly!" Roy reopened his eyes, his gaze sharp as a blade piercing through the fog!
His muscles bulged, Haki enveloped every inch of his flesh, and the ground beneath his feet cracked inch by inch. He slowly raised his fist, and familiar starlight patterns appeared on the knuckles.
Kaido strode forward, lightning crackling on his iron rod, a ferocious grin spreading across his face.
"Haha!! You really know how to surprise me!!"
"Since you're not planning to run away, don't blame me for breaking all your bones!!"
Their gazes met high in the sky, their Haki colliding in the void, creating a sharp clang, their fighting spirit boiling!
Boom!!
The rock strata shattered, and the two figures almost simultaneously became afterimages, shooting towards each other!
Before the air could even react, two forces powerful enough to destroy mountains and seas shattered the tranquility of the entire Battlefield the instant they were about to collide again!
At this moment, above the isolated island, at the edge of the combat zone...
The aerial Battlefield, where flames and sword energy intertwined, and the battle that had been briefly suspended a moment ago due to the clash of Roy and Kaido's Haki, has now suddenly boiled over again!
"Whoosh!"
Gion, with her feet treading the Geppo, moved through the air like lightning, her Kompira slicing through the sky and unleashing a streak of azure-gold!
"Lan Feiyan!"
The sword energy slashed through the sky, its chilling light piercing the air!
With a flap of his wings, flames enveloped his body as he nimbly spun around to dodge, then swung his hand back!
"Fire Dragon Emperor!"
A fiery tornado roared into the sky, the temperature soared, and flames streaked across the heavens like shooting stars.
Gion dodged, but keenly sensed—
"No, this fire... it's not at full power!"
Her eyes narrowed, her gaze fixed on the sky. Jin did not pursue, but instead transformed into a pterosaur and rapidly ascended!
Gion's mind. "He's forcing me to retreat! His aim is... to disengage from the battle?!"
"Shave!"
A golden light flashed, and she accelerated with all her might, forcibly giving chase!
The two rapidly ascended to a higher altitude, gradually leaving the main combat zone.
The Battlefield below remains raging: Roy and Kaido's fighting spirit soars once more, their Haki clashing and resonating with the heavens and earth!
The island shattered, Thunderclap echoed, Gion forced herself to suppress her peripheral vision, focusing only on Jin.
At this moment, Jhin's expression remained indifferent, but his heart was already in turmoil.
"Brother Kaido has gotten carried away. This isn't Wano Country; we can't afford to fight for long."
"Naval reinforcements could arrive at any moment, Jack... must be taken away!"
He quietly pulled a small piece of paper from his chest— Jack's Vivre Card.
The paper trembled slightly, but the direction it pointed to was clear and unmistakable: the Marine warship was hidden just a few dozen miles behind the island!
Jin suddenly opened his eyes, his Observation Haki exploding, and he instantly locked onto the Warship's location!
At the same time, Gion suddenly sensed a guiding aura emanating from him— Vivre Card!
His target is the Warship!
Without further hesitation, Jin flapped his wings, and flames roared!
"Fire Dragon Emperor - Flame Slash!"
A blazing Flame Slash, long prepared, ripped through the sky, heading straight for Gion!
Seeing Gion refused to be outdone, unleashing a torrent of sword energy!
"Flowing Shadow Slash!"
A golden light cleaved through the air and met the attack head-on!
Boom--!
The two attacks collided in mid-air, flames and golden light exploded and intertwined, and the shockwave sent both of them flying backward at the same time.
But Gion's expression suddenly changed!
Under the cover of the explosion, Jin retreated at top speed, his figure transforming into a streak of black flames as he flew rapidly towards the Warship!
"The target is Jack!!"
Gion roared in anger and immediately gave chase!
However, aerial combat is not her forte. Repeated use of Geppo and Shave in high-altitude continuous battles has led to severe exhaustion of her stamina!
"You bastard, stop right there!"
Gion in mid-air, unleashed multiple sword strikes, but Jin, in his pterosaur form, consistently dodged them with pinpoint accuracy thanks to his agile flight.
Jin turned back with a cold laugh, flames coalescing into wings, and his speed surged once more!
You can't catch me.
"Flame Dragon Pierces the Sky!"
The blazing flames engulfed the sky, transforming into a shooting star that plummeted directly to the location of the Warship!
At the same time, Marine warship sirens blared throughout the sky!
"High-energy life form approaching! Approaching at an ultra-high speed!!"
"Target locked on the deck of this ship!!"
The captain roared, "All personnel, engage! Protect the target— Jack and Doflamingo's transport capsule!!"
But the next moment, a fiery slash descended from the sky!
Boom--!
The deck was instantly blasted open with a huge hole, steel warped and wood chips flying everywhere!
Despite the desperate resistance of several officers and sergeants, Jin's charge was already upon them!
Gion's pupils constricted!
"Slicing Waves - A Narrow Thread of Sky!"
She forcefully unleashed her Armament Haki, slashing out a sword light that stretched across the sky and sea. The sword energy precisely targeted the direction of Jin's charge, attempting to obstruct Jin's flight path!
But Jin dodged by flipping his body, and although he was slightly disturbed, he did not derail!
"Innocent!"
Meanwhile, on the isolated island Battlefield.
Roy, who was fiercely exchanging blows with Kaido, suddenly shuddered!
He suddenly turned his head, Observation Haki instantly locked onto the direction of the Warship in the distance behind him, catching sight of the rapidly descending stream of black flames!
His pupils constricted, and he roared, "Jin... you dare?!"
Kaido's roar arrived instantly!
"Kid! Getting distracted in battle can kill you!!"
"Roaring Thunder Bagua!!"
"Bang--!"
Lightning and thunder Sky Splitter, and the Kanabo, wreathed in Conqueror's Haki coating, swept across like a tornado!
Roy snapped back to his senses, gritted his teeth, and forced himself to use "Instant Flash." His figure vanished in a blur, but he was still blasted dozens of meters away by the aftershock of Conqueror's Haki, and blood mist exploded from his shoulder!
He gritted his teeth, turned around, and stared intently at Jin, who was swooping down in the distance!
We can't let him succeed!
Gion relentlessly pursued them from high above, the Warships were in grave danger, and the pace of the Battlefield suddenly intensified!