Sakazuki Wasn't Optimistic
Tatsumi was born with the talent to be an assassin; he was never the type to talk a lot in battle.
As the Teigu Arms took effect, he activated the 'Water Dragon Sword' without hesitation.
[Buzz------]
As the 'eyeball' on the sword hilt became bloodshot and turned red, his body also began to rapidly strengthen, starting from the arm that gripped the sword.
Soon.
Tatsumi felt his muscles throbbing slightly, and the almost limitless power surging from within him gave him confidence that he could defeat Biba Amatori in three minutes.
Or rather...
He has to do this!
[Whoosh!]
The next second, Tatsumi transformed into an incredibly fast black streak, and before Biba Amatori could even react, he had already darted behind him.
"Such speed!"
Biba Amatori touched her throat, which had somehow become stained with a dark black color, with lingering fear.
That's exactly where Tatsumi slashed with his sword.
At that time, he didn't have time to use his elemental powers to dodge, nor did he dare to gamble his life with the 'Tekkai'.
Therefore, the only option is to use Observation Haki to sense the location of the attack at the critical moment, and then use Armament Haki to Hardening and protect it.
Really.
Tatsumi's speed has increased significantly, and his strength has also increased considerably.
However, the quality of his Armament Haki and his technique of focusing on Coating it were not enough to break through Biba Amatori's Armament Haki Hardening.
The strength of Armament Haki depends on the degree of resolve in a person's heart.
It only makes the body stronger, at most increasing the total amount of Haki, but has little impact on quality.
The outcome of a clash of Haki often depends on the quality of that Haki, rather than its quantity.
The Haki advantage in sheer numbers will only become apparent when both sides are evenly matched and a prolonged battle is required.
When Garp trained by Hammer Mountain, he essentially honed his inner will through repeated punches.
At the same time, in this process, I personally comprehended the technique of 'Internal Destruction Haki'.
As for physical fitness and punching power, they have long since reached the top level.
Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to join forces with Roger to Teuchi Rocks back then.
And Tatsumi's inner will.
He is far inferior to the character he was in the later stages of the original story.
After all, they haven't experienced the various hardships depicted in the original story, nor have they been threatened by the gradual erosion of their bodies and will by being "Incursio."
The next three minutes.
Biba Amatori and Tatsumi unleashed their full potential.
It was as if a purple venomous snake and a blood-red bat were locked in a fierce battle amidst a dense swarm of flashing swords.
The constantly flashing, bright light stung the eyes of the Imperial soldiers outside the city gates, and the clanging and clattering sounds were incessant.
The interior ground and surrounding buildings also collapsed one after another under the onslaught of various vacuum blades.
The two fought from the ground to the roof, then from the broken roof into the air, and finally back down to the ground, their fierce killing intent transforming into Tornado that swept across the entire area.
"Hahaha, how could you possibly beat me!"
Three minutes later, Biba Amatori let out a triumphant laugh.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he seized the already weakened and powerless Tatsumi, transforming him into a large cloud of purple gas that shot straight into the sky.
It looked as if a Yoma, satisfied, had transformed into a gust of wind and departed.
The Imperial soldiers below exchanged glances, none daring to fire recklessly, for fear of harming their own Imperial Guard commander.
Soon.
The Emperor, Kurome, Najenda, and others in the palace all received news that Tatsumi had been captured alive and taken away.
This added a layer of gloom to the already somber atmosphere of the empire.
"It seems we must activate the Supreme Teigu!"
Looking at the golden sky outside the window, the emperor finally made his decision.
The World Government is clearly not an opponent that can be tolerated by holding back its trump cards.
Why did you bring him back?
On the rooftop of a house, Yasopp silently watched as Tatsumi, who had fallen unconscious, was held in the arms of Biba Amatori.
The latter, with a handsome smile, replied, "This person claims to be an Imperial Guard, so he should know quite a bit. Moreover, he knows both Armament Haki and Observation Haki."
"What?!"
Yasopp greatly surprised.
They've been on their way to the Imperial Capital for the Heavenly One, so they haven't contacted the command center back home yet.
Otherwise, we should be able to learn about this from the intelligence Bullet just sent back a few days ago.
"Alright, then we should definitely bring it back, but we also need to complete our mission. How's your investigation going?"
Biba Amatori turned her head and looked in the direction of 'Gate of Limit'.
"It's very interesting. There's a portal in that small town that's similar to Star Gate. Inside the portal is a strange, hazy space where you can't see anything at all, and even the spread of Observation Haki is severely affected."
Yasopp frowned.
"Another space? This is tricky. According to our previous reconnaissance, there are seven more of these small towns. Apart from that, the entire central area of Imperial Capital is in a state of non-tangible Illusion."
"Indeed, finding the correct entrance or exit among eight Space Gate is extremely difficult, and who knows if the other party can change the location of the 'correct gate' at any time?"
Biba Amatori also shared her thoughts.
He then lifted Tatsumi in his hand and laughed, "So I think this Imperial Guard named Tatsumi is the key; he probably came from inside!"
Empress.
Just as Douglas Bullet was leading two main battle divisions and tens of thousands of Auxiliary Corps to set up camp near the fractured Mount Famu, preparing to rest for a while.
North.
Regarding the Star Gate Base located in the snow-capped mountain valley, Sakazuki received two important messages.
One was a naval fleet that was fighting against the Shenwa Island Country on the eastern sea, when it was suddenly attacked by a huge slash with enough power to split the sea.
This resulted in the heavy damage and sinking of three battleships and five cruisers, as well as thousands of casualties.
At the same time.
The two Rear Admiral tried to block the massive slash were seriously injured.
If Vice Admiral Yamakaji hadn't intervened so quickly, the World Government's naval fleet would have suffered even greater losses.
This confirms that the person who unleashed this massive blade of light must be a master swordsman who has reached the level of Great Swordsman!
Furthermore, according to feedback from Yamakaji, who has also reached the level of a 'Great Swordsman'.
Judging from the aura and power of the opponent's sword alone, their Swordsmanship is even superior to my own, which means that the opponent is a strong contender among Great Swordsman.
As for their specific overall combat strength, it remains unclear since the opponent has not yet shown themselves.
Because true strength is never measured by the power of a single strike.
Rather, it is the overall strength, comprehensive means, and actual state and situation of both sides.
Moreover, the so-called power is not limited to swordsmanship!
Another important piece of news is that the Empire has sent a diplomatic team of over a hundred people, who say they want to talk to the World Government.
Sakazuki wasn't optimistic about this. Given the World Government's domineering nature, how could it possibly be willing to negotiate with the weak?
Based on all the intelligence gathered so far...
Although the power systems in this Teigu World are very similar to ours.
However, its potential doesn't seem very high; it barely reaches the level of Vice Admiral.
As for the Five-Path Rotary Furnace and those Teigu...
Hmm. All I can say is, it's quite interesting, a nice 'world specialty,' and I'm sure it won't be long before it becomes part of the World Government.
But as an Admiral...
He does have an obligation to get the message across the country, and then let the politicians decide.