Although King's speed had increased considerably, he had never been Doflamingo's match before. How could he possibly be one now?
After fighting Katakuri and Charlotte Linlin in succession, Doflamingo's strength had improved again. On top of that, he had just consumed a nourishing Kozuki Oden soul experience package, further increasing both his Haki proficiency and talent.
With a bang, Doflamingo did not even draw Narikitsune. With a single kick, he sent King flying back the same way he had come.
"Urgh!" King spat out a mouthful of blood and stared at Doflamingo with utter disbelief.
The gap between him and Doflamingo had been considerable before, but Doflamingo had never effortlessly one-shotted him like this! At the very least, they should have exchanged a few moves before he was sent flying!
Naturally, he did not know that Doflamingo had now awakened Future Sight through Observation Haki. His bitter battle with Charlotte Linlin had greatly tempered his mind and boosted his confidence. His Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki had also improved considerably.
With King completely off guard, none of his movements could escape Doflamingo, who could see the future. Being sent flying in one move was only natural.
"Damn it, I never expected you to improve this much." King wiped his mouth. "When I heard that you'd blinded that madwoman Charlotte Linlin in one eye, I could hardly believe it!"
Having spent so long in the New World, King had certainly encountered Charlotte Linlin and the Big Mom Pirates before. However, because of the relationship between Charlotte Linlin and Kaido, the Beasts Pirates generally avoided the Big Mom Pirates.
After all, Kaido owed her quite a substantial favor, and... ahem, there were some things that were not really his place as a subordinate to discuss.
Though the two sides had never clashed,