The moment Sakazuki finished speaking, the conference room fell silent for a moment.
If Sengoku's analysis was correct,
then Crocodile was caught in an awkward predicament.
Kong asked in a grave voice, "Then how does he break the deadlock?"
Sengoku's gaze was profound as he slowly replied, "There may be only one way to break this cycle."
"Fulfill his wish and allow the Sand-Sand Fruit to undergo its second awakening."
"Once that obsession is satisfied, the mental barrier will naturally dissipate."
"At that moment, the deep foundation Crocodile has accumulated over the years for that 'second awakening' will no longer be bound in a single direction."
"After years of buildup, it is highly likely to trigger a chain reaction with his Haki cultivation, which is already near its critical point."
"Like a dam bursting, the awakening of Colorless Haki may naturally follow."
"He might even reach an extremely high level in one go."
Zephyr folded his arms and thoughtfully picked up the thread.
"In other words, once he succeeds, his strength will undergo a terrifying leap."
"He may very well surpass those who entered the Martial God realm before him."
"Just like you did."
Zephyr's deep gaze fell upon Sengoku. The Buddhist radiance behind the latter's head was impossible to ignore.
"Theoretically, yes."
Sengoku readily accepted the statement, his demeanor as calm and modest as ever.
"But this is ultimately his own path."
"Whether he can break this cycle, and when he does so, depends entirely on Crocodile himself."
"But I believe that sooner or later, it will come naturally to him, and he will truly touch upon the mysteries of the authority of sand."
Before long, everyone's attention turned back to the virtual screen.
Crocodile, currently in the RL1111 Paramount War exclusive plane, had already welcomed his second challenger.