The So-Called Invincibility

"Ugh! It's so hot!!"

A violent heatwave hit him head-on, and Vista instantly realized that his clothes were even on fire. Terrified, he quickly covered his entire body with Armament Haki, which made him feel a little better.

"Back off! Everyone back off!!"

Marco screamed in alarm.

What's causing this temperature?

The flames didn't even get close to them; they became this hot simply because they were a little closer!

If you don't get away, you'll be burned to death!

Marco suddenly recalled the time ten years ago when he first met Ian.

Even back then, Ian was already an exceptional monster; his strength was so great that Ian himself was completely unable to do anything to him.

To put it bluntly, even today, even after ten years, Marco doesn't think he's much better than Ian was back then.

However, compared to back then, Ian's flames have become so much stronger!

The earth is melting! The seawater along the coast is evaporating!

The mere amount of heat emanating from that towering vortex of flames was enough to bring devastating disaster to the surrounding environment!

The Whitebeard's eyes gradually widened.

The next second, the flames that shot into the sky suddenly exploded, turning into countless points of light that rained down from the sky like a downpour.

Hawk Eyes clicked his tongue.

Putting everything else aside, Ian's coolness level upon his entrance was definitely off the charts.

The Golden Heavenly God stepped out from the exploding flames.

"Without using my abilities, defeating the four of you would be far too difficult."

Ian's golden wings fluttered gently, and a scorching wind instantly swept through his Red-Haired and Whitebeard, making their beards, hair, and clothes flutter wildly.

The Red-Haired instinctively raised his hand to cover his face.

It feels like my skin is on fire from the wind.

"So, I'm going to use my power right away. Get ready, because when I enter this form, I should be more powerful than you've ever faced before."

Ian's attitude was already so arrogant, but none of the four people surrounding him showed any mockery.

On the contrary, all four of them had extremely solemn expressions.

Because each of them is a Observation Haki.

Even Aunt Linlin, who was not good at Observation Haki in the past, began to study Observation Haki diligently after being taught a lesson by Ian during the Battle of Hachinosu Island. In the past six years, she has already made up for the lessons she missed.

Even her current Observation Haki is by no means weak, after all, her tutor is Katakuri.

Therefore, all of them could clearly sense the terrifying pressure emanating from Ian at this moment!

Redfield gritted his teeth.

Really!

Even without using his abilities, Ian was already incredibly powerful, which shocked him.

Now that all abilities are unleashed, it's natural to step directly into another dimension!

"Really,"

Red-Haired couldn't help but smile wryly, "No wonder you have such confidence, you really are as dazzling as the sun!"

Aunt Linlin's face was also as black as the bottom of a pot.

Now I finally understand why an arrogant guy like Kaido would say that even if he and Ian combined their strength, they couldn't beat Ian!

Because this damn brat is just that damn strong!

"So,"

Ian spread his arms wide, striking a pose full of openings. "Who wants to make the first move?"

"Oh! What an incredibly beautiful posture!"

Teach didn't hold back his praise, "Not only does she possess invincible power, but she also has unparalleled beauty!"

Hawk Eyes couldn't help but glance at the guy sideways.

There's a reason why this guy, a former member of the Whitebeard Pirates, is now thriving in the Beasts Pirates.

Something's not right! Something's definitely not right!

Marco's forehead was already beaded with sweat just from looking at Ian, who had spread his wings.

At this moment, Ian did not launch any attack, nor did he display any imposing aura. However, even so, even in such silence, Marco felt a chill run down his spine.

Fear!

Fear!

At this moment, Ian possessed the brightest and most brilliant abilities, yet he seemed to be the embodiment of a terrifying demon king!

It's fine!

It's only natural that Ian will be very strong.

At the age of seventeen, he had already become the King of the World.

Six more years have passed, and he will have become even stronger, which is only natural. He will be stronger than everyone else on the sea.

But it's okay.

It's okay.

No matter how powerful Ian is, he is fighting alone at this moment!

He was now facing the four World's Strongest, outside of the Beasts Pirates!

No matter how powerful a guy is, he can never win!

Right!

How could Ian possibly win?

How could he possibly win?

Marco kept repeating this to himself, but his fists were already clenching unconsciously.

"Um?"

Ian looked around at the four people surrounding him and said with some surprise, "If you don't make a move, you won't be able to beat me."

"What are you still hesitating about now!"

Redfield finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Should we back down just because Ian is stronger than we thought?

Betraying the previous agreement is shameful enough; if you retreat now, you might as well be dead!

He darted out like a gust of wind, the tip of his umbrella sword wreathed in Two-Color Haki, and thrust directly at Ian's back.

When!

A loud bang.

The sword Inazuma, trailing leaping black Haki, finally pierced Ian's back.

but.

"What??"

Aunt Linlin stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Redfield felt his hands were about to go weak.

"Really? Such a thing exists?"

Even the Red-Haired couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Since I really don't know what expression to make at this moment, I'll just face it with a smile.

"Such Haki??"

Red-Haired sighed sincerely.

There was a small, dark dot behind Ian.

Ryde's sharp umbrella sword struck that small spot precisely.

However, even with his umbrella sword imbued with Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, Ryde was unable to break through the small black dot's defense with his all-out thrust.

"It's far too bad."

Hawk Eyes sighed sincerely.

As someone who had fought Ian, no one knew better than him just how strong Ian's Haki, or rather, his Conqueror's Haki, truly was.

Even a guy like him, with his all-out attack, couldn't break through Ian's Haki defense.

Redfield, of course, couldn't do the same.

It lacks so much in terms of Haki presence.

"I don't believe it!!"

Aunt Linlin roared.

The scene before her eyes truly shocked her.

If Ian is that strong, then isn't she completely at Ian mercy?

The fireball Prometheus attached itself to the greatsword, Aunt Linlin swung the Blazing Flames greatsword directly at Ian.

Ian flapped his left wing, which resembled a golden greatsword, and directly blocked the falling sword.

Then.

"Forehead!!"

A tremendous force emanated from the broadsword in her hand, and Aunt Linlin was thrown back uncontrollably.

Such power?

Even she, who is known for her strength, was completely unable to withstand it!

Not only is Haki, this brat's strength is also terrifying!

"Let's all attack together!"

Red-Haired launched himself forward without hesitation.

Ian was absolutely not lying; he truly was a formidable enemy the four of them had never faced before!

One-on-one, he might not even have a chance to hurt this guy!

If we all go together, we might still have a chance.

Yes, at most there's only a tiny chance.

Because, Red-Haired hadn't forgotten that besides this ordinary beastman form, Ian also had these two other forms.

One is a heavy form that sacrifices mobility but possesses absolute defensive capabilities.

In his current form, even Ryde can't hurt him. If he enters defensive form, I'm afraid even all of us combined wouldn't be able to cause him any damage.

Compared to the next form, the defensive form is simply not even worthy of carrying its shoes.

Almost no attack could touch his fire form.

In that form, Ian possessed an invincible body that could not be attacked, and the strongest fire capable of destroying everything.

Red-Haired had no idea how Ian, in that state, could possibly lose.

No wonder Hawk Eyes said that, no wonder Ian is so unscrupulous; Ian truly possesses the power to look down on everyone.

But this actually got me really excited!

The Red-Haired like a bolt of black and red Inazuma, instantly appearing in front of Ian.

The Gryphon, imbued with Two-Color Haki, instantly tore through space.

"Kamunagi!!"

The blade was wrapped in a massive, Haki Shockwave, which could no longer be considered a slash; it was more like a wave cannon!

Whitebeard, Aunt Linlin, and Redfield, all stunned by the power Ian had just displayed, were momentarily taken aback.

A move I haven't seen in a long time.

"Does the Kamunagi?"

Ian's lips curled into a smile, and he reached out with his right hand.

Hawk Eyes, who was watching from the back, suddenly smirked when he saw this.

Suddenly, I recalled the unpleasant memory of my last encounter with Ian.

"Rub!!"

The overwhelming Haki vanished in an instant, and a golden right hand, gleaming with light, grabbed the horizontal slashing blade.

"Hey! You're kidding, right?!"

Red-Haired gripped the hilt of his sword tightly with both hands, trying to pull his beloved knife from Ian's hand, but he found he couldn't.

What terrifying power! What terrifying Haki!

"Drink!!"

A loud shout came from behind the Red-Haired, and a large sword wrapped in Haki and Shockwave slashed down directly at Ian's head.

Not only that, the ground and the surrounding space began to shake violently at the same time, and Ian's body also began to tremble.

"Oh!"

Ian looked up and saw the Whitebeard slashing down with his greatsword. He had already activated his Awakening.

"Ha."

Ian chuckled mockingly, then rammed his head forward, actually using his forehead to meet Whitebeard's Supreme Grade Sword.

The earth instantly shattered.

Beneath Ian's feet, the ground shattered into dust.

But at the same time, a huge shockwave spread out, accompanied by leaping black Inazuma, and Whitebeard's body flew backward like a cannonball.

"Forehead!!"

Whitebeard felt a sharp pain in both hands; the collision had split his tiger's mouth open, and blood was flowing out.

at the same time.

Behind Ian.

"Mama's Assault!"

Aunt Linlin spun around, her broadsword slashing down like a fiery wheel.

"Drink!!"

Ryde's umbrella sword, wreathed in his distinctive red Haki, seemed to flow with blood as it thrust towards Ian's back once more.

Ian grabbed the Red-Haired's longsword, spun around, and slammed the Red-Haired behind him.

Red-Haired crashed directly into Ryde, and the two instantly became entangled and rolled away like tumbleweeds.

Then Ian raised his right hand and grabbed Aunt Linlin's flaming broadsword.

"Use fire against me?"

With a casual pull, the immense force caused Aunt Linlin to lose her balance instantly, and her massive body crashed down directly towards Ian.

Then, Ian placed his left hand on Aunt Linlin's abdomen.

"Drink."

Ian gave a low shout.

The next instant, Aunt Linlin's eyes bulged out, and her body was already curled up like a shrimp.

Her clothes exploded open at the back, and a powerful beam of light shot from her back into the sky.

"Ugh..."

Aunt Linlin spat out a mouthful of blood, and her body rose into the air like fireworks, flying to a height that was almost invisible in the sky before crashing down.

She crashed directly into the center of the island, causing the entire island to tremble slightly.

Ian's current Haki is something even Aunt Linlin's indestructible body can no longer withstand.

"... No, really?"

Marco didn't even realize how dry his voice was at that moment.

"Has Charlotte Linlin been defeated so easily?"

Vista's words also revealed a sense of despair.

How is that possible? It can be that powerful!

Ian floated leisurely in place.

Just like when he fought Hawk Eyes before, he hasn't moved an inch.

Whitebeard came running back.

The Red-Haired who had just been thrown away and Ryde who had been smashed away returned to the battlefield like phantoms.

"How boring!"

Ian sighed.

Stomping noobs might seem fun at first, but after a while it just gets boring.

When it comes to battles, it's definitely the more interesting ones that are evenly matched and fiercely contested.

Ian turned around and looked at Redfield, whose face still showed disbelief.

"So, Senior Ryde? Now you believe that even if I win, I won't do anything to you?"

Redfield's lips twitched slightly.

So that's what Ian meant?

What he was trying to say was that with his strength, he didn't need to care about these guys at all?

So even if they were kept here, they wouldn't be able to cause any trouble.

Whether he lives or dies is not important at all, as long as he doesn't cause trouble in the war.

That's what this guy thinks, right?

"Alright,"

Ian slowly stepped forward. "Now let me end this boring war."

Ryde and the Red-Haired's pupils constricted.

They both foresaw a bleak future.

But there was simply no time to react.

Two hands appeared in front of them, each grabbing one of their faces.

Then.

Thump.

Ian grabbed the two of them and then slammed them together.