The Changing of the Times
Since Roger's era ended, the title of strongest has belonged to Whitebeard, and it has been eighteen years since then.
Throughout this long period of time, whether it is the navy or pirates, the men of the sea all agree on one thing: the man nicknamed Whitebeard, with a white beard like a crescent moon, is the most powerful man on this azure sea and under this brilliant sky.
Today, the strongest challenger has finally appeared.
"Then, let's fight! Elder Whitebeard!"
No further words are needed.
All that's needed is to fight!
The toxins in my body have started to boil!
Muscles compressed to their limit!
A Two-Color Haki!
Everything is roaring: Fight! Defeat the man before you! Seize the title of the strongest! Obtain the final piece of your dream puzzle!
Sirius was laughing, laughing hysterically.
But his sword was like a black Inazuma falling from the sky, instantly piercing through heaven and earth, tearing the air apart, and tearing everything in its path!
Whitebeard's arm muscles bulged, the shockwaves on his naginata expanded like never before, and the black Inazuma grew increasingly intense. In the end, the shockwaves almost merged with his Haki!
Black waves swirled around Murakumogiri!
"Come on, kid!"
He brandished his knife.
Boom!!
"Hmm!"
Luo shielded his eyes with his hand as a violent wind rushed towards him, almost blowing him into the sky. "What is this? It's impossible to fight normally anymore! The island is shattering?!"
The ground was cracking, and the flying debris became deadly weapons, causing excruciating pain when it struck the body.
Luo's opponent, Vista, gazed at the distant battlefield, "Old man—"
Let's end the fight here for now.
Luo used his ability to clear away the flying sand and stones around him, saying, "Let's watch this battle first."
"I agree." Vista nodded slightly.
"It can even get stronger!!"
Sirius took two steps back, but then burst into laughter, "As expected of Elder Whitebeard!!"
Strength, Haki, shockwaves—all of Whitebeard's abilities have become slightly stronger than before. Although each one is only slightly stronger, when added together, the result is an astonishing figure!
This is exactly what Sirius wanted!
Whitebeard leaped into the air, his left fist crackling with Haki. "It's my turn to take the initiative!"
He threw a punch mid-air.
The atmosphere is mourning!
The shockwave swept in like a long dragon.
Sirius laughed and clenched his fist.
Boom!
The extreme power directly shattered the magnificent shockwave.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, he swung the greatsword horizontally.
Whitebeard wields his sword.
Boom!
Thunder roared in the sky, and the continuous, dark Inazuma almost blackened the entire sky!
Whitebeard landed with a thud, staggering back two steps with the force still intact.
Such incredible power!
This brat is far stronger than me!
It's even getting stronger!
Even though he was more skilled with Haki and had the advantage of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, he began to struggle against the opponent's ultimate power.
Before he could even catch his breath, the pitch-black greatsword crashed down once more.
Whitebeard swung his sword to meet the attack.
The next instant, he felt a violent jolt in his arm.
Although he blocked Sirius's attack, Whitebeard was certain that the kid's power was indeed growing rapidly!
Each sword strike was heavier than the last!
The relentless, storm-like slashes continued to fall.
This was an extremely dangerous situation, but Whitebeard himself didn't notice that a smile had crept onto his lips.
It's been so long since I've had such an exhilarating battle!
The body is laughing!
"Kula la la la!"
The World's Strongest Man laughed, his left hand grabbing at the air, scattering all the dust, while his right hand slashed down with his naginata, seemingly shattering space itself. Amidst the countless cracks, a devastating Slash Wave crashed down, shouting, "Kid! Can you get any stronger?!"
"Isn't that obvious!"
Sirius shattered the Slash Wave with a single sword strike, and the blade crashed down once more.
The toxins in my body are boiling over again!
Accompanied by the excruciating pain of his internal organs being burned, his power began to climb to its peak!
"Emperor Sword - Dark Nether Strike!"
Whitebeard shattered the earth with his footsteps, leaping into the air. His naginata blade trailed long black Inazuma, shattering the air and causing a mournful groan wherever it passed!
He brandished his knife.
When!
The coastline was blasted open, creating a huge circular crater hundreds of meters in diameter, and seawater began to rush in.
However, seawater could not rush in.
The clash of swords continued, and the surging shockwaves expanded the crater, constantly pushing the seawater backward.
"This is really—"
Dragon couldn't help but stop, facing the howling wind, "It's truly something to behold."
Kaido, watched the distant battle with extreme excitement in his eyes. "This is what I've been waiting for!!"
"Don't move! Kaido!"
Dragon turned around instantly. "Don't disturb them!"
"Dad--"
Marco lay weakly on Namur's back, gazing at the distant battle.
All fighting on the island has ceased, and it would be quite difficult to fight amidst the aftermath of the battle Sirius and Whitebeard.
Marco's arms were broken, his right leg was severed at the root, and his left leg disappeared below the calf after being hit by Yamato. He is now working hard to recover from his injuries.
His heart was filled with worry.
The Black Wolf's power is unbelievable.
Can Dad really win?
Boom boom boom boom!!
The clash of swords continues!
The excruciating pain did nothing to affect Sirius's sword-wielding stability. He laughed loudly, "Elder Whitebeard! Can you still hold on? My strength is almost at its limit!"
The toxin's effects were maximized, unleashing all its power!
At this moment, Sirius is even stronger than when he defeated Charlotte Big Mom last time!
Even more remarkably, fueled by this current excitement, my willpower has begun to fluctuate like never before!
Seimei Kikan to its origin, evolving towards a deeper level within the body!
Even the domineering Haki has started to come alive!
Whitebeard's resistance was gradually weakening.
He kept retreating, going from being able to attack to now being able to defend almost exclusively.
It has been completely suppressed.
"You brat!"
Whitebeard looked up; Sirius's relentless, storm-like attacks were becoming increasingly difficult for him to withstand, and the massive blade had already left huge wounds on his body.
Although he also inflicted numerous wounds on Sirius's massive body, it was clear that his injuries were far more severe.
Can't we win?
"Whitebeard! What the hell are you doing! I don't remember losing to a man like you right now!" Suddenly, a furious roar came from the side.
It's Crocodile.
He didn't know when he had landed on the island, right on the edge of the battlefield, and roared angrily.
"Crocodile Boy—" Whitebeard paused slightly, then burst into laughter, "Don't talk nonsense! This isn't over yet!"
He swung the blade with all his might, and the shockwave spread outwards with a deafening roar.
"Hahaha! That's it! Elder Whitebeard!"
Sirius burst into laughter, "That's more like it!"
The mood remains high.
The will that filled every part of my body was about to boil over!
The power is increasing once again!
Furthermore, Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki seemed to have been imbued with their own will, becoming incredibly agile and active, and when they were mixed together again, they became incredibly harmonious!
Sirius's body changed again, transforming from his original ferocious werewolf appearance into a more Human-Beast Form, his muscles bulging.
Black Inazuma merged into the greatsword in his hand, transforming into a dark wave that spread outwards!
It feels better than ever before!
When!
He blocked another sword strike, and Whitebeard's body trembled violently as he flew backward.
That kid!!
Both their power and Haki are growing stronger!
Sirius up, brandishing his sword again. "Scared you, didn't you, Elder Whitebeard! I don't know what happened, but things seem to be getting interesting!"
"What a joke! Is that all you've got?" Whitebeard laughed heartily, leaping up to meet Sirius.
But Sirius was much faster, like Inazuma, and with one punch, he slammed Whitebeard to the ground.
Then the greatsword fell.
Whitebeard flipped to his feet, Murakumogiri his hands high and using the handle of his naginata to barely block the sword.
An incredibly terrifying force pressed down! Whitebeard's body shuddered violently as the sword blade sliced through the skin of his shoulder.
The greatswords rained down relentlessly, each strike more powerful than the last!
As Whitebeard retreated, the wounds on his body rapidly increased and accumulated, his breathing became labored, blood was already hanging from the corners of his mouth, and the muscles in his arms were trembling incessantly.
Wow, Elder Whitebeard!
His strength is in no way inferior to Teacher Kaido at full power.
But it's already the end!
"I've reached my limit, so this is it."
Sirius laughed loudly; the poison had reached a point where it absolutely had to be treated. He gripped his sword with both hands, raising it high above his head, and dark energy surged forth like flowing water. "The decisive strike! Elder Whitebeard!"
"Come on, kid!"
Whitebeard roared, leaping into the air and slashing horizontally with his naginata.
Sirius chuckled softly.
As expected of Whitebeard, he would never turn his back on any enemy, no matter what kind of enemy he faced!
He's always launching attacks against the enemy!
Then, Sirius his sword.
Boom!
The massive fluctuations engulfed everything around them.
The Golden Lion simply watched silently, then sighed, "Has our era truly passed?"