Face / Conqueror's Domain

'Whoosh--'

Immediately afterward, under Vista and Jinbe's tense vigilance, Aokiji vanished, leaving behind a few ice shards.

When it reappeared, it was already running towards Crescent Bay.

"Not good...!!"

Upon seeing this, Vista and Jinbe instantly understood Aokiji's purpose, their eyes widened in shock, and they chased after Aokiji's retreating figure.

"It's too late!"

Sitting atop a corpse in the distance, observing the chaotic battlefield undisturbed, Arthur watched the chase between Aokiji, then suddenly shook his head and said...

It's unclear whether the phrase "too late" refers to Aokiji, Vista Jinbe.

Arthur slowly stood up, his gaze fixed on the Marine Headquarters fortress building, and whispered, "Your chances are slim, Blackbeard!"

'Bang--Crack!'

Almost the instant Arthur finished speaking, a gunshot rang out on the battlefield.

In the chaotic battlefield, the sounds of gunfire were incessant, but this particular gunshot stood out conspicuously.

A bullet pierced the air and blew Aokiji's head apart, instantly turning him into a pile of ice blocks that fell to the ground.

'Boom!'

At the same time, Akainu, who was rushing towards Ace, unleashed a massive lava arm. Before Marco could stop him again, a slender rapier, like an indestructible steel wall, effortlessly blocked Akainu's attack.

The shockwave from the collision stirred up that vibrant red color.

Chapter 119 Face

(Second update, one more to go! By the way, there will probably only be three updates tomorrow, and I will finish writing them at midnight and post them all at once. Then there will be no more updates tomorrow! Tomorrow is my sister's last exam day. I need to go to school to help her pack her luggage, then settle her part-time job wages, and in the evening I will go shopping with her at night to buy clothes for the New Year (scratching head).)

"It's... it's 'Red-Hair' Shanks!"

"And... Red Hair Pirates."

Why are the Four Emperors of the New World appearing there?

"Does the Red-Hair also want to get involved in this war?"

"The Navy, Whitebeard Pirates, the Shichibukai, Revolutionary Army officers, Impel Down criminals, Supernovas, and now a Four Emperors! My God, what kind of chaotic scene is this?!"

"..."

The appearance of Red Hair Pirates instantly plunged this battlefield, and even the entire world, into a frenzy.

Ordinary people around the world, in particular, felt a sense of panic.

They feared that Red Hair Pirates was there to help Whitebeard Pirates; if that were the case, would the Navy still have any hope of victory?

Both are third parties, but Luffy's alliance is no match for Red Hair Pirates.

The actions of the four emperors in the New World could cause global turmoil.

"Red-Hair Shanks!" The magma-like fist was blocked, and the figure that came into view instantly calmed Akainu's volatile emotions. He frowned as he looked at the one-armed man in front of him and said in a deep voice, "A former apprentice crew member of Roger's Navy F, are you here to save your captain's bloodline?"

"Don't misunderstand, I have no intention of participating in this war." Shanks lowered the rapier he had used to parry Akainu's magma arm, turned to look at Ace behind him, who had become his 'kin,' and said with some surprise, "To be honest, I was quite surprised when I heard this news. I never expected that the super rookie who visited me back then would actually be the captain's son."

Looking at Shanks, Ace's expression was somewhat complicated.

Ace also joined Whitebeard Pirates, and it was only much later that he learned Shanks was an apprentice crew member on that man's ship.

But this doesn't diminish his gratitude towards Shanks. This gratitude initially stemmed from Luffy, but now it likely includes an element of his own.

"So what exactly is your purpose in coming here this time?" Seeing that Shanks had revealed a 'flaw', Akainu did not attack, nor did he question Shanks' words.

This man exudes an air of integrity and uprightness.

That undisguised boldness and domineering Haki is typical of this man's behavior.

It makes people unconsciously give you face and subconsciously believe you.

"I'm here to end this war!"

The battlefield of battle had already silently and tacitly ceased the moment the formidable third party, Red Hair Pirates, appeared.

Therefore, that calm yet authoritative voice clearly resounded throughout the entire battlefield, spread to the whole world, and reached the ears of everyone.

With vibrant Red-Hair, a left eye marked with three scars, and a serious face exuding an aura of Haki, he was the shortest of the Four Emperors. He wore a white shirt, a black cloak, loose-fitting cape pants that revealed a few strands of leg hair, and casually sandals.

Behind him, a line of figures appeared.

'First Mate' Ben Beckman, 'Sniper' Yasopp, Raki Lu...

Each of them is a famous figure in the New World, a key member of the Red Hair Pirates.

Further along Crescent Bay, moored is a two-masted sailing ship, not as large as the Moby Dick, but already sailing for decades. Its bow is adorned with a red dragon head, and its sails bear a skull and crossbones symbol with a red mark on the left eye and two knives stuck in it. That is the awe-inspiring Sea Sue I, and that ship is also the famous Red Fowles.

The ship was filled with a large number of Red Hair Pirates, each with their own distinctive features and smiling faces.

This number of people is pitifully small compared to the Marine Headquarters and Whitebeard Pirates.

However, no one dared to underestimate these people.

"End this war?! Gurararara... Red-Hair brat, are you looking down on me, or do you want to die?"

As Red-Hair finished speaking, the entire battlefield fell silent.

Soon, an angry voice rang out throughout the entire venue.

Surprisingly, the voice did not Fleet Admiral, but to Whitebeard, who was at a disadvantage due to the evacuation.

Whitebeard, who was fighting Kizaru, walked towards Shanks with a Red-Hair in his hand, his tiger eyes filled with volcanic rage.

Kizaru, standing behind him, seemed to sense the anger emanating from Whitebeard and dared not entertain the idea of launching a sneak attack.

"Ugh, how terrifying! It's been so long since I've felt this awe." Kizaru patted his chest, looking genuinely frightened. If it weren't for his pouting lips, he would still have that comical expression, which would have made him somewhat believable.

However, it's understandable why Whitebeard that way, or rather, countless people present could understand it.

Luffy's third party is too weak to be compared to the Navy and Whitebeard Pirates; their intervention is insignificant.

But as Red Hair Pirates of the same rank, he participates in this war and vows to end it (Linuo's) war.

This is an extremely troublesome situation for the Navy, and for Whitebeard Pirates, it can be seen as both a help and an insult.

Whether it's a helping hand or an insult depends on Whitebeard's attitude.

If Whitebeard suffered a fatal injury as in the original story, the arrival of Red Hair Pirates would undoubtedly be a lifesaver, a timely and much-needed help.

The crucial point is that Whitebeard wasn't seriously injured, so Red-Hair 'Shanks actions were an insult to Whitebeard's name in front of the whole world, greatly reducing the Whitebeard Pirates's intimidating power.

Just like Shanks often says, "Give me some face," this is about ruling the New World and giving face to the Four Emperors.

If Shanks doesn't have a suitable excuse, there's no doubt that what follows will be a clash after Shanks visits Whitebeard and their falling out.

Chapter 120 The Conqueror's Domain (Third Update)

"Whitebeard, listen to me..."

"I won't listen!"

Seeing Whitebeard approaching with a naginata in hand and a furious expression, and with no one daring to approach him from either side, Shanks raised his hand to block him, his face serious, as if he wanted to say something.

Before he could finish speaking, the Whitebeard's deep voice interrupted him.

The enormous figure changed from striding to running, and soon it reached Shanks. Whitebeard's massive figure, like a mountain, looked down at Shanks, and the naginata in his hand slashed down at Shanks, who was only up to his knees.

'Clang--Boom!!'

The sound of metal clashing rang out, and an enormous shockwave spread out, causing Akainu and the main executives of the Red Hair Pirates, who were not far away, to have their clothes flutter and almost unable to open their eyes.

He quickly covered his face with his hand, and his eyes, peeking through his fingers, showed a look of surprise.

Looking up, the sky was pitch black, with a deep chasm stretching across the heavens.

The ravine, like an insurmountable chasm, exudes a suffocating sense of heaviness.

The clash between the Four Emperors was so intense that even the heavens seemed unable to withstand their power.

"Whitebeard, you willful old man!" Shanks, holding his sword in one hand, blocked Whitebeard's 300-word attack and shouted angrily in a low voice.

"Gurararara... This is my war against the Navy, when did I need your help, you brat? I'm Whitebeard!!" Staring at Shanks beneath his sword, Whitebeard laughed heartily.

"So you're willing to fight the Navy to the death, and then let the 'traitor' who started this war reap the benefits?" Shanks asked through gritted teeth.

"What did you say?!!"

As expected, upon hearing Shanks' words, the usually unruly Whitebeard's ferocious aura instantly froze, and he released his grip on the naginata.

The look in Shanks' eyes was slightly gloomy.

From the moment he arrived, Whitebeard was already searching among the forces gathered at Marine Headquarters for his son, the one who had followed him for decades but had killed his comrades for a Devil Fruit.

Unfortunately, Whitebeard couldn't find Marshall D. Teach.

I had initially thought that Marshall D. Teach knew his temperament well and therefore did not participate in the war.

But unexpectedly, this traitor who murdered his comrade and handed Ace over to the World Government in exchange for the Shichibukai was actually on this battlefield.

Thinking of this, the Whitebeard's tiger-like eyes filled with murderous intent, and he asked in a low voice, "Teach! Where is that traitor Teach?!"

"Teach?!"

Where is that traitor Teach?

"He killed Captain Thatch, and he calls himself Blackbeard. That bastard Teach is here too?!"

"That wretched Teach! He hid when he saw Pops and us! Come out if you dare!"

"..."

Whitebeard's voice resounded throughout the entire area, and whether they were fighting or retreating, every member of the Whitebeard Pirates roared with murderous intent.

"'Blackbeard' Marshall D. Teach, he..." Seeing that Whitebeard had calmed down, Shanks put down his rapier, looked up at Whitebeard, and his lips moved as if he were saying something.

'The Conqueror's Domain?'

Arthur, watching this scene from afar, fell into deep thought.

With his ability to hear radio waves, Arthur could naturally hear what Shanks was saying.

Shanks was slightly surprised that he had spotted Blackbeard Pirates, who was hiding in the shadows, the moment he arrived.

Without even realizing it, Arthur subconsciously thought of the Voice of All Things " ability in the " Conqueror's Domain ".

Although the original work does not mention Shanks' power, (cdbf) has learned quite a bit of information from the Sea of the Sea.

Among them, the most vivid ability is 'Voice of All Things,' which is well-known to Hailouxian, but this ability has always been considered by some to be the ultimate form of Observation Haki.

In reality, it's not like that. 'Voice of All Things' is actually a magical power called 'Conqueror's Domain'. It's a powerful ability that can only be activated when Conqueror's Haki has reached its peak and been fully unleashed.

The Conqueror's Domain can be dominated and integrated with the surrounding nature, communicate with all things in nature, and gain the 'loyalty' of all things. It can even change the natural laws of the surrounding world!

This is the origin of 'Voice of All Things'.

The person capable of opening up the Conqueror's Domain can now be identified as Haijilan Xiebanxiu.

One is the deceased Roger, and the other is the current Four Emperors — 'Red-Hair' Shanks.

The Conqueror's Domain, which allows one to 'Voice of All Things,' not to mention its other abilities, its ability to perceive things at close range with the help of nature is definitely above Arthur's Observation Haki (A++).

Its range is definitely not as far as Arthur's, and it also lacks Arthur's Future Sight.

Overall, the Conqueror's Haki capable of unlocking the 'Conqueror's Domain' is at least at the (A++) level.

Thinking of this, Arthur's expression turned somewhat somber.

'Snap... Boom!'

Just then, the sound of the atmosphere cracking reached Arthur's ears, bringing him back to his senses.