Bullet Bows His Head! Clash on the Way!

No reason!

There's no reason for it!

His Haki had become much stronger than during their last encounter.

Especially the Conqueror's Haki Infusion, my proficiency with it is on a completely different level compared to when I first mastered it.

With its all-out Two-Color Haki defense, there shouldn't be many people in the world who could penetrate this defense!

How could they be so easily defeated?

I don't understand!

Bullet simply doesn't understand!

Clearly, it's Haki power that transcends everything!

With a casual slash, Ian cleaved a huge wound in the giant monster's chest, but then regretted it, "I almost forgot, I can't cause too much damage."

If this giant is completely destroyed, then the fleet that has been painstakingly assembled will be doomed.

This is something Ian absolutely cannot accept.

The Crimson Sword in his hand transformed into a red spiral sword, spinning like a drill.

The next instant, Ian stepped on the air, transformed into Inazuma, and plunged into the huge fissure that had been cleaved open, the flame drill drilling into it with unstoppable force.

"You bastard!!"

Bullet's expression changed drastically; it truly felt as if someone was drilling through his chest, the excruciating pain turning his face deathly pale.

But what truly astonished him was that his abilities and his Haki were so utterly vulnerable before Ian's flames?

Before I could even think, a crimson hue suddenly appeared ahead.

Bullet instinctively turned his head, and the scarlet spiral sword grazed past his ear.

The cold sweat beading on his forehead was instantly evaporated by the intense heat.

But at that moment, Bullet's heart was filled with coldness.

"How is that possible?!"

He exclaimed incredulously, "How could this possibly happen?!"

How could the Awakening I finally grasped on the brink of life and death be so powerless!

So what exactly does all his effort during this period count for?

"Don't underestimate yourself,"

Ian pressed his left hand against Bullet's face, pinning him firmly against the purplish-black substance behind him, while his right hand retracted the spiral sword and slowly thrust it towards Bullet.

He laughed and said, "At least you've forced me to use my abilities."

However, it's just Surtur, this Soul Weapon!

"Ian!!"

With his head pinned down, Bullet roared, abruptly dissolving his fused form. His arms, now completely black, swung wildly at Ian, yelling, "Come on!!"

Ian merely curled the corners of his lips, not bothering to defend or dodge, as the Crimson Sword already struck Bullet's chest.

The man's domineering Haki had no effect whatsoever; he was easily pierced through.

"Whoa!!"

Bullet's frantic punching suddenly stopped.

A hole more than ten centimeters long was cut into his chest, and some of his internal organs were also removed out of thin air.

"Are you kidding me?"

The Devil's Heir stared at Ian in disbelief. "How could the difference be so great?"

Even if we were to lose, it's impossible to lose so badly!

Bullet never imagined that Ian's power had reached such an extent!

It's incredible that he was completely powerless to fight back!

Ian chuckled lightly. "You're too arrogant, Bullet. You know my abilities perfectly well, so why are you so indifferent?"

More than half a year has passed, and aside from everything else, Ian's flames have become even stronger.

A year ago, his Destruction Flame were already enough to pierce through the Haki of the Four Emperors, and now, the even stronger red flames are naturally even more unstoppable.

Bullet's Haki is strong, but he's probably not as Whitebeard as Teacher Kai, who fought Ian before.

There was naturally no reason to stop Ian's Destruction Flame.

If you can't withstand the Destruction Flame, then you're not qualified to face Ian head-on.

Bullet chose the wrong strategy from the very beginning.

"So, I should have won now, right?"

Ian chuckled.

If this doesn't count as a win, then I really don't know what counts as a win.

If Bullet denies it, the Crimson Sword will pierce his chest in the next instant, annihilating him completely.

Ian hates people who don't keep their promises.

Bullet's expression stiffened for a moment.

He hadn't expected this outcome.

He felt that he had become much stronger after this period of training.

He was already extremely proficient in Devil Fruit Devil Fruit Awakening and Conqueror's Haki entangling, and he was even more adept at Internal Destruction with Armament Haki. He had even mastered the ability to foresee the Future Sight Observation Haki.

However, his performance against Ian was not much better than in their previous encounters.

So strong!

Bullet stared blankly at Ian, who was now pointing a sword at his chest, when a thought suddenly occurred to him.

This guy is even stronger Roger!

Just like he said when the bet was made, he has become even stronger than Roger!

"I lost."

Bullet didn't even know how he came up with those words.

However, it was surprisingly easy.

This statement seems to carry no weight whatsoever.

He said it so casually, as if he didn't really have any aversion to it.

"Very good."

Ian dismissed the spiral sword in his hand, patted Bullet on the shoulder happily, and said, "Welcome to the team, Bullet. From today onwards, you are my partner."

Bullet looked somewhat bewildered.

partner?

A long time ago, it seems someone else said the same thing to him.

"Now, Bullet,"

Ian said, "Your first task is to restore all the ships to their original condition."

Bullet paused for a moment, but immediately activated his ability, manipulating the giant monster to disintegrate and restore the parts that made up the monster back to their original form as a ship.

However, one of the ships had been reduced to wreckage, destroyed by Ian himself.

Ian landed lightly on the air and nodded slightly.

Trading a ship for Bullet's joining the company—it's a good deal no matter how you look at it.

"Next, I'll treat your injuries."

Without turning his head, Ian calmly said, "Then, come with me to Wano Country."

"Wano Country?"

Bullet, pale-faced, landed using Geppo just like Ian. "What are you doing going there?" he asked, somewhat surprised.

He paused for a moment, then exclaimed with delight, "You've amassed your forces; are you going to war with Kaido?"

Ian nodded slightly. "It's time to unify the entire Beasts Pirates."

"Interesting!"

Bullet's lips curled into a smirk. "A battle with Kaido? How about I hand that guy over to you?"

"That won't do."

Ian smiled and shook his head. "My respected teacher deserves my personal attention to see him off."

It's not about killing Teacher Kai, but after this defeat, Teacher Kai is no longer qualified to compete for the Great Treasure; he's essentially out of the game.

"But before that,"

Ian chuckled. "You can go and have a go at him, but my teacher's skills are no joke."

I'm really looking forward to it!

Bullet was indeed smiling expectantly.

However, he didn't realize it.

He seems quite used to it.

I'm used to following behind Ian.

It's like when you were following behind someone.

Ian landed back on the deck of the Golden Flying Dragon, which was still intact.

Although I've wanted to change ships for a long time, it's not now, at least not after this battle.

After the battle, the pirates boarded their ship again, preparing for their second attack.

Meanwhile, the others had already boarded the ship, and on the deck they saw Bullet standing behind Ian, clutching his chest wound.

"Looks like we won the bet."

Luo spoke with a smile.

"Then this battle is practically a sure thing."

Jack was genuinely excited for Brother Ian's victory.

Bullet's addition has once again significantly boosted their strength.

"Luo, come here,"

Ian beckoned to Law, "Come and treat Bullet."

Luo leaped closer and calmly looked at Bullet's wound.

I have to say, that smooth hole really does look terrifying.

"Whoa! Ian! What's going on?"

Morgans eagerly flapped his wings and flew over; although he couldn't fly, it would at least help him with the long jump.

"How could Douglas Bullet, the Devil's Heir, be standing with you? What's your relationship?"

He was really curious!

My curiosity has reached the point where I want to buy a Zisha teapot immediately if I can't find out the truth about this matter!

"Now,"

Ian smiled. It wasn't some secret that couldn't be told. "Bullet is my partner, right?"

He turned his head back to look at Bullet, who was receiving treatment from Luo.

Bullet paused, then calmly said, "A bet's a bet, so of course I'll listen to you now."

"Oh! Oh!! Oh!!!"

Morgans screamed, each scream higher than the last.

By the end, their shouts were almost hoarse and desperate.

"Such a thing really happened? There's actually such a thing?"

Morgans was so excited he could hardly breathe; his chest heaved as if it were about to explode. "Ian! You're amazing! That's Douglas Bullet! The world-renowned monster!!"

Ian just smiled reservedly.

If it weren't for the world-renowned Bullet, I wouldn't have gone to such lengths.

"Can I spread this news all over the world right now?"

Morgans asked hopefully.

Ian looked at him with a smile, "What do you think?"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Morgans laughed heartily, scratching the back of his head with a smile on his face. "Then I'll wait until you've finished your battle with Kaido before I come."

"Perfect, gathering all the explosive news together will be even more impactful."

Ian smiled.

This guy still knows when to back down.

Of course, it might also be related to the fact that his heart is still in his own hands.

In any case, the fleet finally set sail, heading straight for the Wano Country waters.

A pirate fleet of twenty-nine warships and over twenty thousand men.

Besides Ian and his crew, the group also includes the Beast Giant Legion led by Solemn and Shimir, as well as the five Affiliated Pirate Crew that Jinbe commands.

Also, Bartholomew Bear is making his debut for Ian.

Finally, there's Bullet, who just joined the team.

Frankly, Ian felt that this force was enough to defeat the Marine Headquarters head-on.

Using it to deal with Teacher Kai's Wano Country branch is like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

But who can blame me when Teacher Kai is the teacher I respect most?

As the disciple who respects Teacher Kai the most, I should give him this much respect.

Meanwhile, news of the large-scale troop buildup on Hachinosu Island had already reached the ears of some people.

Mary Geoise.

"Ian has gone to war?"

The Gorosei in red suits Pistol with some surprise, "With such a grand display of force, who is the target?"

"Could it be the NEO Marines?"

"Has he finally found that Zephyr guy's whereabouts?" the bearded Saturn guessed.

"It could also be the Charlotte Family."

The Gorosei, wielding their swords, said, "Charlotte Linlin has a stone in her hand; Ian might have gone there for that stone."

"Why can't it be Kaido?"

"Perhaps Ian is finally ready to settle all scores with Kaido," said Mars, who had a long beard.

"Keep an eye on them for now."

Bald-headed Warcury said, "Get the navy ready. It won't be too bad for us whichever side he goes to war with. Let them fight each other to the death."

"Maybe we can even find a bargain."

They weren't the only ones with inside information.

Whole Cake Island.

"What is that brat up to now?"

Aunt Linlin was taken aback. "He wouldn't be here for my sake, would he? He hasn't even returned my child to me yet!"

If you calculate the time, that child is already several months old!

She gave birth to the child without the mother's knowledge. Is that even acceptable?

"Anyway, Mama, let's get ready first."

Katakuri said seriously, "Don't let us be caught off guard."

"Then let that brat do it!"

Aunt Linlin was very confident, "This will be a perfect opportunity for him to see how powerful I am!"

She's completely different now, unlike when she last fought Ian!

A little over a week later, the large fleet commanded by Ian had sailed into the waters of Wano Country.

The war began at this time.

Buzz!!

A sudden roar came from the sky.

Ian, who had been sunbathing on the deck, looked up.

In the sky, several fighter jets were rapidly swooping down with sharp buzzing sounds.

"Oh!"

Ian chuckled, "Teacher Kai is really serious."

A true total war.

They even began to obstruct them as soon as he returned to Wano Country.

"However, since everyone here is on our side, there's no need to take it too seriously."

Ian said, "Jinbe, go get them."

Before he could finish speaking, the planes in the sky began to flip and crash into the sea.

The pirates piloting these fighter jets had already passed out, their eyes rolled back, foaming at the mouth, completely unconscious.

Jinbe, meanwhile, had already ordered several Fish-Man warriors to jump into the sea to rescue the person.

During their subsequent voyage to Wano Country, the fleet encountered numerous harassments.

A flying formation launching an attack from the sky, Fish-Man Unit launching an attack from the sea.

However, none of it caused any damage.

After all, there are four people in the fleet who can use Conqueror's Haki, and each of them is a top-notch fighter.

And so, they arrived at Wano Country.