Astonishment

Steel Bone Kong.

He was a man who had once led an entire era.

There was no doubt about the strength he possessed.

Yet after sitting in the position of Fleet Admiral for many years, he had personally entered the fray today to deal with Maud at the age of one hundred.

This was quite an adventurous choice.

The sword wound Maud had carved across his chest proved that to some extent.

"Brat..."

Steel Bone Kong coldly watched Maud spout his bold words.

Although Maud indeed had the capital to say such things, Steel Bone Kong was an old-school powerhouse who had spanned several eras. He did not want to be looked down upon by such a young brat.

Even if that brat possessed the title of one of the Four Emperors.

However, Steel Bone Kong, who had spent his entire life fighting pirates, understood very well...

In a one-on-one battle, identity, authority, seniority, and even age were all meaningless.

Only fists and strength could determine victory or defeat.

Steel Bone Kong raised his hand. Ripples suddenly spread across his thick, dark fingers, and streaks of black-red lightning flickered and danced between them.

This was—

Conqueror's Haki Coating!

Maud's expression remained calm and unmoved.

It would have been strange if the man before him, who had relied on his fists and achievements to reach the position of Fleet Admiral, did not know Conqueror's Haki Coating.

The smoke and dust floating around them slowly settled and dispersed.

The two confronted each other from a distance for several seconds, but Steel Bone Kong was the first to attack.

"Golden Eye!"

Steel Bone Kong rapidly snapped his fingers.

Accompanied by a series of crisp snaps, slender golden beams wrapped in black-red lightning burst from between Steel Bone Kong's fingers and shot straight toward