One More Move

Clavy, twenty-four years old, Navy.

During the "Sabaody Archipelago Riot Incident," he temporarily served as the captain of a small Navy squad.

Not long after, as one of the few soldiers who witnessed the direct confrontation between a [Demon] and the [Navy Hero], he was questioned by the [Chief Officer] Grandma Tsuru.

"Yes!"

"That's right, I witnessed their entire battle, but I really..."

"Thank you, Grandma Tsuru, I'll calm down."

As an elder, Grandma Tsuru did effectively soothe the young Navy soldier's mindset, allowing him to carefully recall the details of that time.

"After ordering the civilians and us Navy to retreat together, Vice Admiral Garp and Evan Lindsey began their fight."

"But... how should I put it? I'm not sure if it was a 'fight'!"

"Grandma Tsuru, you know, Vice Admiral Garp is the founder of the Rokushiki that we are familiar with, and he always taught us to train diligently."

"But after I personally witnessed the battle between Vice Admiral Garp and Evan Lindsey, one question has been lingering in my mind—"

His eyes were filled with astonishment and confusion as he muttered to himself:

"Are the conventional fighting methods we were familiar with too petty for this sea?"

Time returns to the present.

Magnificent!

Regardless of how one might think about it afterward, at this very moment, anyone who witnessed Lindsey and Garp's battle couldn't help but think of this description—

Undeniably magnificent!

Two equally burly and tall men first dismissed the civilians and Navy around them, then, with a laugh as a signal, simultaneously threw their fists at each other!

Whoosh!

On one side, the Iron Fist crowned with the title "Hero";

On the other, the monstrous strength of a Zoan Mythical Beast Type!

The two fists crossed paths, with no intention of blocking each other, and directly struck each other's faces.

Boom!

After the punch landed, the surrounding air seemed to tremble.

Everyone looked closely and saw that both Lindsey's and Garp's fists had hit the opponent's face.

Two monstrous forces, completely different, were unleashed simultaneously, exploding on their faces!

It seemed to pause for a moment.

The next second—

Thud!

A dark shadow flew backward, crashing directly into the ruins beside them, its figure buried under bricks and rubble.

Everyone looked closely and, without surprise, let out a sigh of relief.

The one still standing in place was Garp!

This was truly the best outcome.

The Navy soldiers present couldn't imagine what kind of upheaval this sea would face if that [Navy Hero] were sent flying by Evan Lindsey's punch!

"Ahaha, that was exhilarating!"

Garp laughed heartily.

He pouted and then spat out half a mouthful of light blood foam.

He hadn't used Armament Haki, so he had accidentally bitten off a small piece of his tongue, which stung slightly.

"To be honest, it's been a long time since I've taken a punch like that!"

Garp clenched his fist and said excitedly, "Hey, brat, what do you do in the New World?"

Garp was the type who was too lazy to overthink things, not unable to think.

With the status of a Zoan Mythical Beast Type and such exaggerated monstrous strength, he couldn't possibly be unknown in the New World!

However, according to the information Grandma Tsuru had provided, Evan Lindsey was not on the wanted list.

"Another troublesome kid who just set sail?"

"Speaking of which, is it even appropriate to call him a kid? He doesn't look very young..."

"..."

Garp mused.

Suddenly, his pupils constricted slightly as he sensed something unusual.

Turning his gaze towards the ruins that had engulfed Lindsey, he saw faint tremors emanating from within.

Immediately after, the vast, heavy ruins were torn apart and then fused together, compressing into two massive "rocks."

Aiven Lindsey grabbed one on each side, lifted the colossal stones, and then stood up from within.

"Speaking of how long I've survived, I've probably lived longer than all of you."

"But in terms of the length of 'life'—"

Lindsey strained his arms, hurling the two giant rocks at Garp, grinning ferociously:

"I've only enjoyed a few days!"

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The two rocks arrived one after another, only to be effortlessly shattered by Garp.

"A Mythical Zoan ability?"

Garp, seeing the ruins compressed into "one piece," couldn't help but be astonished.

Just as he was about to speak, he sensed something unusual beneath his feet.

Lindsey raised his right leg high and stomped down on the ground.

Earth Spikes!

THUMP!

At Garp's feet, a sharp earth spike erupted from the ground, but Garp dodged it with a leap.

However, the tremors within the earth were far from over.

As soon as Garp regained his footing, dozens more earth spikes emerged, launching a fierce assault on him from different directions.

Earth Spike Barrage!

Nowhere to run?

Then he wouldn't run!

"Brat, hold still!"

Garp grinned widely, grabbing two earth spikes and clenching his fist with all his might.

One of the strongest Armament Haki on this sea was gathering on his fist!

Garp aimed in one direction, not at Lindsey's position, but at the ground beneath him.

He smashed down with his fist.

Fist Impact!

BOOM!

An immense amount of Armament Haki exploded outwards, spreading along the earth spikes and heading straight for Aiven Lindsey.

Lindsey let out a long breath, his feet sinking slightly into the ground, embedding themselves like steel nails.

Then, he raised his arms, tearing a large chunk from the ground, and continuously compressed and solidified it, transforming it into two incredibly massive, thick earth shields!

BOOM!

The Armament Haki collided with the earth shields, destroying the first one in the blink of an eye.

While resisting with the second shield, Lindsey ripped a third from the ground, using it to continue blocking Garp's terrifying punch!

When one breaks, he'll switch to another.

Lindsey was testing!

Testing what?

What should he use to counter Garp's level of Armament Haki!

He didn't know how many shields had shattered, but the residual force of Garp's punch finally dissipated.

At this point, Lindsey had been forcefully pushed back over a hundred meters, leaving two deep gouges in the ground with his legs!

"Hoo..."

Lindsey exhaled a hot breath, his thick arms still trembling uncontrollably.

Countless ideas flashed through his mind, trying to find a weakness in Garp.

Finally, he zeroed in on one point.

"I have one more move!"

Lindsey slowly lowered his body.

Seeing this, Garp grinned even wider, stretching his shoulders.

"Haha, come on!"

He hadn't thrown a serious punch in a long time, so he was unusually excited.

So, Lindsey made all the preparations, wanting to see what kind of ability the other party would use.

Then, Garp saw--

Lindsey turned his body, facing away from everyone, and took off running, sprinting as fast as he could.

While running, he laughed loudly, "Let's fight again after I've learned it!"

Garp: "..."

Garp: "..."

Garp: "Huh?"

And then, his companion who was observing--

Fisher Tiger: "?"