Crossfire!
Blood Slash!
A violent shockwave erupted in the underground palace, forcing the two fighters apart at the same time.
But without pausing at all, they each charged at the other again.
The scorching flames and violent waves of air made the already-decayed underground palace tremble violently, as if it might collapse at any moment.
"Not good, get out of the way!"
"Everyone, watch out!"
Unlike Ace's formidable strength, most of the other members of the Spade Pirates were just filler weaklings. They could muddle through in Paradise, but New World was simply too much for them!
Even the pirates of the Blood Sail Pirates were far stronger than those of the Spade Pirates. Seeing their captain's battle locked in a stalemate, they planned to go over and capture the others.
Among pirates, battles had never needed fairness or benevolence.
"Damn it, Flame Pillar!" Ace swung his right hand, raising a wall of fire behind him to protect his companions.
"Idiot, you still dare to split your attention to protect those trash during a fight?" Hak suddenly slashed horizontally, sending Ace flying heavily.
There was no denying that although Hak was only above average in the New World, to Ace, who had been at sea for less than a year, he was still an extremely troublesome opponent!
At least in terms of Armament Haki and combat experience, he was considerably stronger than Ace.
"Don't call my companions trash!" Apparently enraged after hitting a sore spot, Ace hurled flames from both hands while still flying backward. "Divine Fire: Ignis Fatuus!"
"Pfft!" Unable to dodge in time, Hak was struck by the flames and spat out a mouthful of blood. He couldn't help cursing inwardly, What the hell is this guy? How did he suddenly get stronger?
Hak wiped the corner of