The Strongest Clash

The distance is getting closer and closer.

Sirius could already clearly see some of the scenery on the island not far away.

But of course, what can be seen most clearly is the powerful waves spreading across the island, and the towering waves that are pushed up by these waves.

"What a grumpy old man."

Sirius chuckled and remarked, "Shouldn't we have exchanged a few words before taking action, as is customary?"

The unwritten rule in the underworld is to talk first, then act.

"He probably felt he had nothing to talk about with us," Luo said with a smile.

"What's there to talk about now?"

Jack sneered, "Isn't fighting enough?"

As they chatted and laughed, a huge wave crashed over, its crest reaching a hundred meters high. This kind of wave carried earth-shattering power, capable of instantly submerging even a small town.

"Black! Run him over!"

Sirius said with a smile.

"Learn."

Sirius accelerated and suddenly soared diagonally upwards from the sea, smashing through the crest of a giant wave. After traversing a long distance in the sky, it crashed into the sea with a deafening roar, once again sending up a spray of water everywhere.

The large ship has already anchored in the waters near Beehive Island, with the island's coastline just ahead.

"Hahahaha! You've finally arrived, Sirius! I've been waiting for you for quite a while!"

Loud laughter echoed from the sky.

Sirius looked up at the golden-haired man flying down from the sky and said with some surprise, "Senior Golden Lion is here too?"

"It was a shame I missed the battle in Wano Country, I certainly won't miss it this time!"

The Golden Lion laughed heartily, hovering in mid-air, "Let me witness with my own eyes who will be the victor in this battle!"

"Then you just watch."

"Sirius said casually, but his gaze was already fixed on the coastline."

The Whitebeard Pirates have gradually gathered on this coast.

A man with a white, crescent-shaped beard, shirtless and wearing a cloak, walked at the front, carrying a huge naginata.

With each step he took, his aura rose a few degrees.

As he drew closer, the ground began to tremble, the sea began to boil, and even the air seemed to scream.

Sirius chuckled softly, then his gaze darkened.

Buzz!

A thunderous roar erupted, and in the next instant Whitebeard's Conqueror's Haki clashed.

Gold and black.

The two completely different forces collided in mid-air, causing the ground to shatter and crack instantly, and large amounts of rocks and soil rose into the air as if weightless.

The seawater was shaken so violently that white mist rose up, as if it had been evaporated by the high temperature.

Dark Inazuma flashed continuously in mid-air, like the roar of thunder before an approaching storm.

Is this guy a monster?

Vista, following behind Whitebeard, gritted his teeth and said, "In terms of presence, he's not at all inferior to Old Man!"

Conqueror's Haki is a symbol of strength.

The more powerful a person is, the stronger their Conqueror's Haki becomes.

Based on this one Haki confrontation alone, everyone knows that Sirius's strength is by no means inferior to their most respected father.

Vista's feelings were complicated. Just over four years ago, when Sirius was still known as the Wasteland, they frequently clashed in the New World.

His once evenly matched rival has now completely surpassed him.

Even more complicated than his feelings was those of Teach, who was hidden in the crowd and seemed inconspicuous.

His gaze toward Sirius on the distant bow of the ship was filled with envy.

This kid is only twenty years old!

But he's only one step away from becoming the Pirate King!

Teach didn't think his father could defeat Sirius here.

The Black Wolf's crew's strength is far beyond what the Whitebeard Pirates can match.

After this battle, that bastard will be holding three stones in his hand!

But in the New World, there was no one who could stop him anymore.

Damn it!

Teach was extremely unwilling to accept this.

He has dedicated his entire youth to his plans, but he still sees no hope.

Sirius, of course, did not notice the resentful look in Teach's eyes.

Even if they noticed, it wouldn't matter. What is Teach now, who doesn't even have a single Teach Devil Fruit Ability?

Luo could beat him up.

Sirius simply stared at the Whitebeard.

Whitebeard was also looking at him.

"You've been waiting for this battle for a long time, haven't you, Elder Whitebeard?" Sirius said with a smile.

"It's not too late now." The Whitebeard's lips curled into a cold smile.

Today's battle has indeed been a long time coming, ever since that year when Thatch died at the hands of this kid.

"I've been looking forward to this for a long time."

Sirius's face also broke into an excited smile. "How long have you held the title of strongest? Isn't it time to hand it over to us younger generations?"

"The strongest? Kurararara! Only a brat would care about such things."

Whitebeard laughed heartily.

"Well, young people are always hot-blooded. But first, let me ask, do you have the stone with you?"

Sirius stretched his body, then asked without looking up, "If not, we'll have to retreat."

Fighting was only a secondary objective; the primary goal was to seize the stone.

"If you can take it, then come and take it!"

Whitebeard gripped the naginata with both hands, Cloud-Cleaver a white shockwave that swirled around the blade.

Then, jet-black Inazuma flickered from the blade.

The next moment, he swung his knife.

Sirius grinned, understanding; it was time for the routine again.

He sprang into the air, his hand already gripping the hilt of the greatsword on his back, and jet-black Inazuma radiated outwards in all directions.

Boom!

The naginata and the greatsword clashed in mid-air, sending bolts of dark Inazuma shooting across the sky.

The terrifying blast wave blew all the seawater off the coast, exposing the dried-up seabed.

Even the Sirius was blown backwards, let alone the Whitebeard Pirates; very few of them could even stand firm.

"Kuralalalala!! You brat!!"

Whitebeard laughed loudly, "Are you ready to die?!"

"I won't die!"

Using the force of the collision Sirius flipped backward and landed lightly on the ground.

"Now that the greetings have been given, let's begin the battle."

Sirius said with a smile.

"That's exactly what I wanted to say!"

The Whitebeard man stomped heavily on the ground with the end of his naginata, and the earth cracked open instantly.

"Let's begin!"

"Oh?"

Sirius looked back with some surprise.

Unbeknownst to them, numerous ships had appeared on the sea, converging on this location from all directions.

"It's a pirate crew affiliated with the Whitebeard Pirates," Jack said. "It looks like we're surrounded."

"It's still uncertain who will be surrounded."

Black's voice carried a hint of laughter, "I've made some improvements to the Floating Cannons recently."

As they spoke, the Sirius opened up with cracks, and small Floating Cannons shot into the sky.

"Those guys are yours, Black!"

Sirius leaped to his feet.

His only rival was Whitebeard.