"Exactly what I had in mind!"
Ares had just mastered Advanced Armament Haki, and his fighting spirit was soaring. He wanted to hone his skill through battle.
And Whitebeard—
was one of the best choices.
Golden Lion, Kaido, and Slada all stepped aside.
Whitebeard Newgate laughed heartily and called out in advance, "Gurararara... Ares, let's make one thing clear first. We'll stop once we've determined the victor."
"We're just sparring casually. Don't get serious, and don't get carried away!"
He didn't want to cause too much commotion and damage Hachinosu Island.
But Whitebeard was worried that the battle-hungry Ares would take things seriously.
The Ares of today was no longer the same as before. If they truly fought, half of Hachinosu Island would be destroyed.
"Sure!" Ares's tiger-like eyes gleamed with intimidating light, and his voice was somewhat excited. "I just want to become more familiar with Advanced Armament Haki."
As long as he tried it a few more times in battle, relying on his extraordinary memory—
he could compare the differences in the power and effects of Advanced Armament Haki, identify the correct method, and practice it. That would make his Advanced Armament Haki stronger and more proficient.
Whitebeard's lips twitched. That had hit him right where it hurt.
He thought:
Ares really has overtaken me from behind.
He mastered Advanced Armament Haki even before I did.
He tossed Murakumogiri in his hand into the distance and shouted, "Kaido, keep an eye on my weapon."
Whitebeard did not use his weapon, the naginata Murakumogiri.
He planned to fight Ares with his fists.
He also wanted to experience the power of Advanced Armament Haki through the most direct clash of fists.
Black-red lightning flickered over Ares's powerful arm.
"I'm going to attack."
Ares gave a warning, bent his arm, and