Countless threads twisted and converged, ultimately forming sixteen enormous, razor-sharp spears. Wrapped entirely in Haki, the spears spread outward flamboyantly like flower petals.
Then, the petals shot forth with a thunderous burst, carrying astonishing force as they pierced straight through the ever-tightening Ball of Threads.
"Hey, hey, hey, there really won't be a problem, right?"
Tesoro's Goldenized left hand gripped a fat man by the head and casually slammed him into the ground.
"Mahabais!!"
Amid the startled cry, a scrawny old man suddenly swelled in size, transforming into a muscular, burly figure as he lunged straight at Tesoro. "Earth Uncle Fist!!"
His heavy, powerful fist struck directly against the Golden Shield Tesoro had created, making even the shield shudder.
Tesoro casually raised his foot and kicked the old man flying.
He still said worriedly, "That guy's awakening really doesn't look like a joke!"
Not far away.
"Seven Thousand Tile Straight Punch!"
Jinbe shattered the raised steel cape with one punch, then drove his unstoppable fist into the face of Diamante, the Donquixote Family's highest-ranking officer. The blow twisted the man's face out of shape and sent him flying backward like a cannonball. "Trust Bright."
He calmly turned around and looked toward the other side. "Bright won't lose."
Jinbe knew very well that Bright was still far from going all out.
That kid's true strength had already surpassed his own, hadn't it?
So fast. It had not even been a year yet, right?
"Damn you!! Jinbe!!"
Roaring furiously, the Donquixote Family officers refused to admit defeat.
"Ha ha ha ha! Let's end this already! Shark Tile Straight Punch!!"
Boom!
Over here, it was a one-sided battle.
Bright was trapped within the Cocoon of Threads, having transformed into his Dragon Human form once more.
Thick, sharp Thread Spears streaked past him. Some