Kizaru's words also woke the others up. Only then did they realize that they had not heard that strange sound again.
"No need. When dealing with Logia Devil Fruit Users, using a blade really is faster," Chen Fan said with a smile, activating Silent Step beneath his feet.
"Bang...!" Marimo blocked Chen Fan's attack with his axe, knocking Chen Fan back. Chen Fan flipped through the air several times before landing on the ground.
"I see. To deal with Logia Devil Fruit Users, use a sword. Against non-Logia Devil Fruit Users, use abilities," Kizaru said.
That was right. Chen Fan's esper ability was ultimately incompatible with killing intent. For example, Accelerator could barely alter the trajectory of a non-scientific ice spike, but he was powerless against stronger magic. Chen Fan's esper ability and killing intent repelled each other, especially when used at greater intensity. His best method for dealing with Logia Devil Fruit Users was still to use a sword. With sharp killing intent attached to it, the sword could inflict devastating damage on Logia Devil Fruit Users.
"What a terrifying rookie. He possesses such frightening swordsmanship; his attacks are nearly unstoppable, and he has incredibly powerful defenses. It seems he is preparing to flee," Kizaru said.
Though he said that, Kizaru gathered a massive amount of light in his hand. "Yasakani no Magatama!" Kizaru cried.
A dense barrage of light beams shot from Kizaru's hand toward Chen Fan. Chen Fan swiftly dodged and charged at Kizaru.
"Boom boom... boom...!"
Explosions constantly erupted across the ground, and the dazzling light made it nearly impossible to see what was happening. Everyone could sense the overwhelming power of Kizaru's attack, but none of them believed Chen Fan would die so easily.
Marimo quickly swung his enormous axe and blocked Chen Fan in