Desperate Battle
"Oh? Is he going to go all out? Looks like I'll have to be a little more serious in the upcoming battle." Sensing the increasingly powerful aura emanating from Scopper Gaban, Roy also became serious.
If Hody Jones on Fish-Man Island could increase his strength a hundredfold after consuming all the dangerous drugs, then Scopper Gaban's strength would at most double after consuming the Forbidden Medicine. However, Scopper Gaban's doubling of strength is far more terrifying than Hody Jones's hundredfold increase.
This is similar to the situation Hody Jones's combat power is 1, and even if it is increased 100 times, it is still only 99 more than before. However, Scopper Gaban's base combat power can reach 100, and even if it is doubled, it is still an increase in combat power. The two are not even on the same level.
"Nightmare, your ambition ends here. This sea is chaotic enough. A monster like you is better off dead sooner rather than later." Scopper Gaban gripped his longsword, the tip of the blade slowly sliding as if to cut through the dark clouds that obscured the sun and moon.
"It seems that the Forbidden Medicine burned not only your life, but also your brain." Roy sneered mercilessly. "Don't forget, this chaotic era was started by your captain himself. Besides, pirates should act like pirates. A pirate like you who Tenten talks about 'life,' 'peace,' 'ideals,' and 'world' is truly an anomaly among pirates!"
"Nightmare, a demon like you would never understand the captain's will. He did break Pandora's Box, unleashing countless darkness upon this era, but hope has also been released and planted in everyone's hearts." Scopper Gaban's tone grew increasingly impassioned, his aura shaking the heavens. It was hard to imagine that such a will could exist in a remnant of an old era.
"This is merely the last darkness before dawn, the moment when darkness is at its deepest, the moment when the first light will pierce through the darkness, the moment when the old order will be broken, and the moment when a new future will be rebuilt!"
Scopper Gaban's aura reached its limit and suddenly erupted as he brandished his longsword, its edge gleaming, and the flames in his eyes burned as fiercely as the sun.
"Nonsense. This era is nothing, because this will be an era that belongs only to me." Roy was not interested in Scopper Gaban's long-winded speech. If it were when he first transmigrated to the Pirate World, he might have been fooled, but now, he only believed in power.
As a top-tier Great Sword Master, Scopper Gaban was naturally fast. After consuming all the Forbidden Medicine, his speed became even faster, almost disappearing from sight. As if teleporting, he arrived in front of Roy in the blink of an eye.
But for Roy, who had developed his Observation Haki to its fullest extent, no matter how fast he was, he couldn't outrun the future. The instant Scopper Gaban attacked, he reacted, twisting his body at an odd angle to dodge the sudden sword strike. At the same time, the Seven Star Sword shot out from his eyes at lightning speed, as if to pin Scopper Gaban to the void.
Scopper Gaban's pupils contracted sharply. The deadly aura sent chills down his spine. He hadn't expected Roy to easily dodge his sword strike, which had pushed him beyond his limits. He also hadn't expected the attack to come from an angle he hadn't anticipated at all.
Fortunately, his strength was enhanced in all aspects. In addition to his attack speed, his nerve reaction speed was also incredibly active. After realizing the danger, he didn't hesitate to hold his longsword across his chest and quickly retreated.
However, an incredibly powerful attraction erupted from Roy, not only halting his retreat but also pulling his body forward, seemingly deliberately colliding with the Demon Sword that shimmered with an eerie green light.
The menacing sword tip was reflected in Scopper Gaban's pupils, magnified infinitely, as if it would pierce his head at any moment.
Sizzle~ Bang!
At the critical moment, the sword tip, enveloped in a black metallic sheen, shot out from behind Scopper Gaban, striking the Demon Sword that was almost touching his brow, and then, as if struck by a tremendous force, was sent flying.
But it was this momentary obstruction that allowed Scopper Gaban to break free of his restraints. He narrowly managed to slash back with his longsword, finally deflecting the direction of the Demon Sword at the last moment, grazing it past his ear and severing only a lock of his hair.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a ghostly green light reflected in his pupils, which made Scopper Gaban feel both relieved and fearful. He clearly realized that even after taking the Forbidden Medicine, he was no match for Nightmare.
He was controlled by the surge of power and became so arrogant that he thought he could defeat the monster by himself. Fortunately, Shanks came to his aid in time, otherwise he would have been caught off guard and killed in one blow.
However, before Scopper Gaban could retreat, he felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen, as if a sharp sword had pierced his body. The powerful kinetic energy sent him flying hundreds of meters before he finally came to a stop.
Scopper Gaban wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, panting heavily. As Roy gripped the Seven Star Sword and slowly withdrew his outstretched index finger, Ohm what was happening and gritted his teeth, saying, "So all the previous attacks were just a cover. The final Flying Finger Sword was the real killer move. I was really careless. But I never expected that a pirate like you could utilize and develop the Six Powers to this extent. It's truly something that would make most of the Navy blush with shame."
"Just a little trick, nothing to brag about." Roy shook his head calmly, as if he didn't take Scopper Gaban seriously at all.
"It's a real pity about you guys. If it had been Red Hair who took the Forbidden Medicine, he might have been able to fight me, or even defeat me. Unfortunately, you are too weak. Even though your strength is almost equal to mine after taking the Forbidden Medicine, your ability to use that power is a level below ours. You simply cannot fully unleash that power that is beyond your own capabilities."
On the sea, a small group of people who were still watching the battle in the sky were also twitching their lips. The great pirate of the previous era, the third-ranking figure on the Pirate Kings's ship, was actually being looked down upon and considered too weak. Was this era too crazy, or had they already fallen behind?
"You are not even as much of a threat to me now as you were before. A person who cannot even control his own power is nothing more than a beast that only knows how to act recklessly. You are meaningless." Roy shook his head in disappointment, as if he was angry at your lack of ambition.
Roy wasn't lying. Having developed his Observation Haki to its extreme, he would unleash a barrage of attacks on his opponent if they showed even the slightest weakness. Scopper Gaban, whose power had exceeded its limit, was almost entirely vulnerable, making him less of a threat than when he was in his previous steady and methodical state.
Scopper Gaban's face was grim. He had clearly realized this as well. Now that he thought about it, taking one-third of the Forbidden Medicine might be the best solution. That way, although the power he would gain would not be as great as it was now, it would at least be within his control and he would not be in such a passive situation as he was now.