Overwhelming

Sirius watched with anticipation as Teacher Kaido's iron rod came crashing down.

Just smash his skull, Teacher Kaido!

He secretly cheered Kaido on.

He desperately hoped that this Imu-sama was just a show-off and would soon be flattened by Teacher Kaido's next blow.

In that case, he could directly take the fourth stone from Whitebeard's hand, find Laugh Tale, and become the new Pirate King.

However, things rarely go as planned.

Boom!!

A shockwave rippled outwards, followed by a deafening thunderclap.

The iron rod didn't even touch the pointed crown on the black-robed man's head before it was blocked by an invisible wall, causing it to pause for a moment.

It only lasted for a moment.

"Hmm!"

With a muffled groan, the iron rod instantly slipped from Kaido's grasp and shot into the sky, sending Teacher Kaido himself flying as well.

"Tsk, that's a bit of an exaggeration."

Sirius his tongue slightly, actually managing to send Teacher Kaido flying without even moving from his spot.

Is this something a human could do? Is this level of Haki truly possible?

Anyone I know, whether they're Pirate Emperor or Marine Admiral, if they stood still and took Teacher Kaido's attack head-on like this guy, they'd probably be hammered into the ground.

The fact that he could do this, and succeed at it, only proves one thing: this guy, this Imu-sama Haki, has probably far surpassed the limits of humanity!

"Sirius!"

A sudden gust of wind arose, Dragon shouted, "It's him!"

The guy Shanks was talking about, the one hidden deep within the government, above the Celestial Dragon!

"I guessed so."

Sirius a slow sigh of relief.

"That's truly the worst news!" Dragon ripped off his dark green cloak, his long, disheveled hair flying everywhere. "The preparations aren't even complete, and we're already facing our final opponent!"

"Think about it from a different perspective,"

Sirius stepped forward and stood beside him, smiling as he said, "His presence here alone gives us the best opportunity!"

"Defeat the strongest enemy before reaching the final destination! Ha, wouldn't that make the journey even more complete?"

"That's right!"

Yamato stood beside Sirius. "Since he wants to stop us, then we'll defeat him right here!"

We're just one step away from Laugh Tale.

How can we just back down like this?

Regardless of who the opponent is, there is only one battle left!

"Do you want to fight me?"

The man in black robes sounded slightly surprised. "How interesting. Should we praise your courage?"

"No way,"

Sirius shrugged and chuckled, "If you're willing to let us leave so easily, we certainly won't bother fighting you."

"Indeed."

The man in black robes nodded slightly. "You only have this one choice. People like you certainly won't just accept your fate so easily."

"Destiny?"

Dragon chuckled. "We've never believed in that kind of thing."

"You'll believe it soon enough."

The man calmly replied, "Because I am the destiny of this world itself."

"Great Vajra - Thunder Bagua!!"

A roar shook the heavens, and Teacher Kaido, who had entered his Beastman State, Inazuma like a meteor as the iron rod crashed down.

The man in black robes finally raised his head and his hand.

Puff.

The iron rod, carrying devastating power, suddenly stopped.

It was as if the iron rod had struck a sponge; all the force vanished without a trace, not even causing a ripple. Finally, the iron rod slowly rested on the black-robed man's hand, without causing a ripple.

"Forehead!!"

Kaido's eyes widened.

"Beasts Kaido-- "

The man's voice was deep, "Don't do things you shouldn't do."

"Otherwise, you would have no reason to exist."

"I won't listen to your bullshit!"

Kaido was instantly enraged upon hearing this. When had he ever been so disrespected?

Left fist clenched, one punch --

He didn't even have time to throw a punch.

The slender figure appeared before him in a flash, and a light punch landed on his chest.

"Snap."

The loud noise was clearly audible even from Sirius's side.

Kaido's chest caved in instantly, his clothes ripped open on the back, revealing a large bulge, as if he too had become a Rubber-Rubber Devil Fruit User and his body was deforming.

A powerful shockwave shot out from Kaido's back, propelling his body into the air. After traveling a long distance, he finally crashed heavily to the ground.

Wow!

He smashed a large hole in the ground, Kaido spat out a mouthful of blood.

Sirius pursed his lips. Teacher Kaido hadn't lost consciousness yet, but it was having some difficulty getting up.

The difference in strength is really that big?

It's like Pirate Emperor beating up Marine Vice Admiral —there's a dimensional gap between them.

"What!!"

Charlotte Big Mom's expression suddenly changed drastically.

What's this?

How could such a thing happen!

That's Kaido!

Just one strike!!

"Kaido was instantly killed!"

Marco, who was treating Whitebeard, stared wide-eyed. "Just who is this guy?!"

How could there possibly be such a powerful being in the world!

He was qualitatively different from all the top experts on the high seas.

Whitebeard's expression also became extremely serious.

Since they can instantly kill Kaido, then of course they can defeat him in an instant!

Roger, is this the guy you've been worried about?

"A pirate should do what a pirate should do."

Having defeated Kaido with a single blow, the man in black remained calm and composed, as if he had done nothing at all. "Go plunder, go destroy, go be an enemy of the Navy Government. Just do those things, and I won't make things difficult for you."

"But if you insist on searching for Joy Boy's legacy, that's a different story. I can no longer tolerate you."

Sirius could feel the man's gaze fixed on him.

Are you trying to teach me how to do things?

The Golden Lion landed in front of Sirius and his companions, its expression arrogant and its tone mocking.

"Senior Golden Lion,"

Sirius watched his retreating figure. "Didn't you hear what this guy said? This has nothing to do with you."

"Stop talking nonsense, kid. You think you can teach me how to do things?"

The Golden Lion sneered, "Now is the perfect time for me to repay your favor."

Sirius had nothing to say.

"Golden Lion Shiki, Roger's defeated foe."

The man in black robes nodded slightly. "Understood. One more of you won't make a difference."

"Me too!"

Another voice rang out, and behind the man in black robes, Red-Haired strode forward, sword in hand, "The story cannot end here!"

"Who are you--"

The man in black turned around. "Shanks."

See you next month...