King Against King! Clash at the Pinnacle of the World!

Ian was indeed quite surprised at that moment.

Did Im actually come in person?

He hadn't expected to encounter his final opponent so soon.

He carefully examined the suddenly appearing final boss.

From the outside, nothing could be seen at all; the long, jet-black robe concealed everything completely.

I just felt that this thing was particularly slender; with the long crown on its inner top, it looked almost like a chopstick.

However, even using Observation Haki to observe this guy, I couldn't figure it out. He didn't seem to have a strong aura, but I knew that was impossible.

This guy probably has a higher level of Haki, and has mastered techniques similar to the Z Warrior' ability to control ki.

It's impossible for Joy Boy from eight hundred years ago to fully understand Im today.

"And who are you?"

Although Ian already knew something about Im's identity, background, and even his abilities and techniques, Ian still feigned surprise.

If the news were to be exposed now, it would be a huge loss.

Ian's plan was to take Pluton to their lair while the World Government knew nothing about it, and blast everyone away with a single shot.

If the World Government were to realize that they had found the One Piece and obtained the Ancient Weapon, wouldn't they become more cautious?

That's not good.

"Could it be the new Gorosei? But,"

Ian's initial surprise turned into a mocking smile, his lips curling up like a crooked dragon king.

"I've never heard of any hierarchy among the Gorosei. To welcome colleagues with such a formality as kneeling seems a bit too much, doesn't it?"

Saturn knelt behind Im, a man who had long been considered the pinnacle of world power, now with his head bowed, expression indifferent, and silent.

His silence did not dispel the confusion in some people's hearts.

Kizaru's pupils trembled, Sentomaru took a step forward in disbelief.

"Hey, what's going on here? Is there someone in the World Government whose status is above the Gorosei?"

I've never heard of anything like this before!

Unlike the reckless Sentomaru, Kizaru's expression gradually turned grim; he realized something.

"I'm also very interested in this."

Ian smiled and said to the mysterious figure, "Could this mysterious person, whether gentleman or lady, answer my question? Who exactly are you?"

The bear standing behind Ian looked rather tense.

As expected of Lord Ian, not only does he possess world-class strength, but his acting skills are also outstanding.

"Shut up, Ian!"

Saturn, who had been keeping his head down, finally raised it. "What do you think you're doing? Do you want to question this sir?"

Kizaru's lips twitched slightly.

Do the Gorosei also have to be addressed as "Your Excellency"? Yes, they've already knelt down.

Sentomaru looked completely bewildered; his already not-so-good brain was now in complete chaos.

"Aren't you going to answer Mu's question?"

Im remained unfazed by all the astonishment and surprise. He simply stated indifferently, "It's been a long time since anyone dared to be so arrogant in front of Im."

"Then you'll need to get used to it for a while."

Ian chuckled. "Judging from the Gorosei' obsequious appearance, are you my final opponent? Or is there an organization among the Celestial Dragons that surpasses the Gorosei?"

"Shut up, Ian!"

Saturn rebuked again, "No one in the world is worthy to stand shoulder to shoulder with this great man!"

"The one standing before you now is the god of this world! All you need to do is kneel and worship!"

"Understood."

Ian's smile grew even brighter. "So, if I'm the emperor of the pirates, then this guy is the emperor of the Celestial Dragons, right?"

"He's the master of the Void Seat from the Mary Geoise before it was destroyed, right?"

"The Void Seat?"

Sentomaru's face turned pale. "Hey! This can't be real!"

Even he knows about the Void Seat!

Eight hundred years ago, after the twenty kings established the World Government, they set up the Void Seat to show the world that none of them would become a dictator, but they did not allow anyone to sit on it.

That throne is a symbol of democracy in World Government.

Well, although everyone later realized that this propaganda was just nonsense, since the World Government has always been ruled by the Celestial Dragons and the Gorosei have always been the highest leaders of the World Government.

However, the government at least did some superficial work. After all, the Gorosei are five people, and they only control the World Government and do not interfere in the internal affairs of its Affiliated Nation.

But now Ian says that the dictator who shouldn't exist actually does exist, and that someone is really controlling the world from the shadows?

Kizaru had been silent since the beginning, and no one knew what he was thinking.

"You're very smart, Ian,"

"However," Im said, "What I didn't expect was that eight hundred years later, a man comparable to Joy Boy would appear."

Joy Boy?

Ian almost laughed.

Isn't this the time when Joy Boy beat me to tears and completely broke me down?

Ian said with great interest, "Eight hundred years ago? That's interesting. It sounds like you've been living from eight hundred years ago to the present?"

"Is it the Immortal Surgery? A friend of mine once told me that if you undergo the Immortal Surgery, you'll have a chance to come into contact with the Celestial Dragons ' National Treasure. Are you the source of that legend?"

"Ian!!"

Saturn turned pale.

Because of the Hobby-Hobby Fruit, he had completely forgotten about Doflamingo. Although he had seen the information about him later, he was still quite surprised to hear him say those words.

"Really,"

"You're just as powerful as Joy Boy Joy Boy, and just as annoying," Im said softly.

"M doesn't like people prying into her secrets."

Kizaru's forehead was already sweating.

We're doomed!

What are the biggest taboos in the workplace?

"So,"

Im's eyes flickered slightly. "Go to hell."

Laugh!!

Beneath the long black robe, a dark shadow shot straight toward Ian.

Quick!

It's incredibly fast!

Kizaru's pupils contracted.

He couldn't even react!

However, some people were able to react in time.

With a casual flick of Ian left hand, accompanied by a deafening boom, the dark shadow was Ian flying.

As the dark shadow rapidly receded back beneath Im's robes, Ian finally saw clearly that it was a long, tail-like thing, the end of which was shaped like an arrowhead.

"If that's all there is to it, it won't kill me."

Ian shook his left hand.

"Ian! How dare you!!"

Before Im could say anything, Saturn exploded.

How could he allow that bastard Ian to be so insolent in front of his master?

Ian didn't bother with what the dog was saying. Without turning his head, he casually said, "Bear, go find Bullet and the Doctor. Leave immediately after you're done packing."

"Yes."

The bear, of course, had no questions.

Without a doubt, Im is their final and strongest enemy!

This guy is now standing right in front of them!

That was an enemy he couldn't possibly handle. It was best to leave it to Lord Ian. If he stayed, it would only cause trouble for Lord Ian!

Without hesitation, Xiong headed straight in the direction Dr. Vegapunk had just gone.

"The Bakalya Tribe?"

Im's voice rang out, "This despicable race, does it really still exist today?"

Saturn's body trembled immediately. "I'm sorry, Lord Im, that guy is a descendant of the Bakalya Tribe. We had already captured him, but we didn't expect him to escape again."

Im didn't say anything more, he just stared at Ian.

Compared to the guy in front of me, the mere Bakalya Tribe is nothing to mention.

"Come on, Pirate Emperor!"

Im's tone was utterly indifferent, as if Ian were nothing more than an insignificant ant, "Let Im witness your power."

How arrogant! Does this mean they don't respect them at all?

Ian smiled.

He began to take a step, his right foot stomping forward, and the ground shattered in the next instant.

As if teleporting, Ian appeared directly in front of Im, his right fist, wreathed in Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, piercing through the air, seemingly about to pierce Im as well.

"Interesting."

A whisper arose from beneath Im's robes, which billowed up as he thrust his right fist backward and twisted his body like a taut longbow.

The arrow was launched in the next instant!

Two fists collided in mid-air, and the intense Haki created a dark sphere between their fists.

A terrifying, Haki Inazuma shot into the sky in that instant, piercing the dome above with unstoppable force.

The Haki Inazuma that exploded in all directions were like lasers, leaving penetrating cuts on the surrounding walls and ceilings.

"Whoa!!"

Sentomaru was directly swept away by this Haki Inazuma.

Even Kizaru and the Gorosei subconsciously used their Haki to defend themselves.

Beyond the islands unseen by the crowd, the entire sea was boiling; despite being Calm Belt, wave after wave of monstrous waves were now surging forth.

"No way??"

Even after learning so many terrifying secrets, Kizaru was still shocked by what was happening before his eyes.

What is this??

Can a clash of Haki Haki reach this level?

The overwhelming Conqueror's Haki of domineering power even made his body tremble involuntarily!

Ian's use of Conqueror's Haki to prevent him from becoming Elementalization was terrifying enough, but now, the intense clash of their Haki is even more frightening!

In the violent collision, both of them were thrown backward.

The difference was that Im only took two steps back, while Ian flew backward like a cannonball, his feet carving two deep tracks in the ground.

"Call--"

He slowly let out a sigh of relief, looked up at Im who had also regained his footing, and couldn't help but praise, "What remarkable Haki!"

This guy's Haki is outrageously strong!

While Conqueror's Haki might not be much stronger than one's own, Armament Haki has indeed reached a level of strength that is incomprehensible to most.

That's true; eight hundred years of accumulation is no joke.

"This is Lord Im's power!"

This had troubled them for many years. Ian they once thought invincible, finally suffered a setback before the master he served. Saturn couldn't contain his excitement and subconsciously said...

"Ian! Aren't you going to surrender?"

"So his name is Im?"

Ian flicked his right hand and said with a smile, "Thinking about it, I do have a vague recollection of this name."

"Among the twenty kings who created the World Government eight hundred years ago, there was indeed a guy named Nerona Im. Is that you?"

Im didn't answer, but just glanced back at Saturn.

That one glance was enough to make Saturn tremble. He lowered his head deeply, his forehead hitting the ground heavily. "I... I'm so sorry, Lord Im!"

Thankfully, Im only glanced at him before looking up at Ian again, otherwise the guy would probably have been scared to death!

Ian chuckled softly.

If nothing unexpected happens, this guy's immortality is all thanks to Im's abilities.

If Im so desires, he will be reduced to ashes in an instant.

Therefore, he naturally had to fear Im.

Without fear, there is only one path: death.

"You are indeed very strong, Ian,"

Im said, "Even Joy Boy from eight hundred years ago might not be as strong as you are now."

Therefore, the world has no need for your existence.

"I completely understand."

Ian's lips curled into a smile.

Such a powerful guy, one of me is enough.

That's probably what Im was thinking.

How can one peacefully enjoy life if there's even someone in the world who can threaten them?

"Very good."

For the first time, Im's tone wavered slightly, and Ian detected a hint of amusement in it.

"Then, show yourself off to the fullest."

Ian's eyes opened slightly.

Im had appeared directly in front of him without him even noticing.

Of course, it was impossible to foresee his future; one could only barely catch a glimpse of his figure using Observation Haki.

Im simply threw a normal punch.

Ian laughed and threw a punch back.

Boom!!

Another terrifying explosion occurred, like a Dyna Stone exploding there. A huge crater was blasted into the top of the island, and violent air currents shot into the sky like spewing volcanic ash, mixed with a large amount of black Inazuma.

Ian retreated again, Im pressed closer.

His right fist, brimming with Haki, slammed towards Ian again. "Aren't you going to use your ability?"

Even Im knew just how troublesome this guy was.

"You haven't used your abilities yet either, have you?"

Ian chuckled as he met the attack.

There couldn't be a better time!

Isn't this the moment we've been waiting for?

Is there another being as powerful as Im in this world?

Come forth, King of the World!

Show me your power and force me to become stronger!

The time for them to blossom and bear fruit has come!

One more chapter, stay tuned!