The Old Era's Legends Are Crushed!

Amidst the flying debris, the Kicking Bar had partially collapsed.

While Rayleigh was sent flying by Storm's punch, Shakky was calmly sitting behind the bar, smoking and drinking.

She had initially thought Rayleigh would easily deal with this troublemaking Shichibukai.

After all, that's "Old Lei"!

The right-hand man of Pirate King, the First Mate of the Roger Pirates, a legendary Great Pirate of the Old Era!

Dealing with a newbie would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?

However, it was only for a moment of distraction.

Shakky's Rip-off Bar was almost completely destroyed, and rebuilding it will definitely require a considerable expense.

But that's not the point!

Rayleigh was knocked flying, the Kicking Bar was destroyed, and Shakky's expression changed drastically.

Because the monstrous newbie who had just punched "Old Lei" away was looking at her with an indifferent gaze.

"Shakky, the former Captain of the Kuja Pirates."

Storm merely glanced at Shakky before turning and walking towards Rayleigh.

He had little interest in the former emperor of the Amazon Lily.

As long as the other party doesn't do anything foolish, Storm will completely ignore their existence.

However.

Storm had no interest in Shakky.

This doesn't mean Shakky has no "interest" in Storm!

Shakky and Rayleigh have lived in seclusion on the Sabaody Archipelago for many years, and their relationship is closer than that of a married couple.

The elderly couple's peaceful daily life was disrupted by a strange new young man...

The other party even knocked "Old Lei" flying!

How could Shakky tolerate this?

After all, Shakky was once the Empress of Amazon Lily! The former Captain of the Kuja Pirates!

Even though Storm immediately revealed Shakky's true identity.

Even though Storm had just blasted Rayleigh away with overwhelming force.

Shakky showed no fear of Storm.

"Hey kid, how dare you send Old Lei flying..."

Shakky pressed the cigarette directly onto the bar counter, the burning cigarette leaving a black scorch mark on the wooden surface.

"This is simply... unforgivable!"

Even after retiring for many years, Shakky's strength has not diminished much.

Her figure vanished behind the bar in an instant, then rushed to Storm's side with lightning speed.

Shakky raised her right leg, which was clad in a thick-soled, high-heeled leather boot, and kicked the latter's body hard. The speed and power of the kick created a loud bang.

But to Storm, this speed was like a snail's pace.

"Slow! Too slow!"

With lightning speed, Storm reached out his right hand and precisely grabbed Shakky's ankle.

Shakky's expression changed instantly. She felt the right hand gripping her ankle as firm as an iron clamp.

She tried to kick her other leg, hoping to break free from Storm's hold.

But before Shakky could even take action...

Storm grabbed Shakky's ankle, performed a super windmill slam on the spot, and then slammed her body heavily onto the ground.

Boom!!

Shakky slammed hard onto the floor of the Kicking Bar, creating a huge roar.

The bar floor cracked and collapsed, instantly creating a terrifying crater tens of meters in diameter in the already chaotic ground.

If the Kicking Bar from us was only "halfway down," then...

So the Kicking Bar of today are already "on the verge of collapse"!

Shakky, who was located in the very center of the pit, suffered the most severe damage. She involuntarily coughed up a mouthful of blood and then lost consciousness.

[Golden Trophy: Shakky]

[Trophy Star Rating: ★★★★: ★★★★]

Storm completely ignored the old woman who was asking for trouble.

He put away the [Golden Trophy] and continued walking in the direction where Rayleigh had just disappeared.

But he hadn't taken more than a few steps.

Rayleigh then took the initiative to approach.

"How dare they bully a mere woman..."

Rayleigh gripped his rapier tightly; black and red arcs of electricity snaked and danced across the rapier's snow-white blade, a truly terrifying sight.

"It may sound childish, but you little mud-playing brat, you've really angered me!"

"If you want to fight, then fight. Why waste so much breath?"

Storm's expression remained completely unmoved.

He sprinted forward, unleashing his maximum speed, instantly closing the distance between himself and Rayleigh.

Storm raised his right hand, and his right fist, wrapped in Armament Haki, swung heavily forward. The mere aftershock of the punch created a howling storm.

Rayleigh, who had just witnessed the power of the White Dragon, was not careless at all. He also swung his rapier forward, and the [Conqueror's Haki] wrapped around the blade burst forth with terrifying power.

A punch, a sword.

Two terrifying forces, symbolizing the strongest beings at the pinnacle of the ocean, collided violently, unleashing a deafening roar and explosion, the aftershocks of the battle spreading outwards.

The fragile branches of the Adam Tree were unable to withstand the devastation of this terrifying force, breaking, disintegrating, and crumbling instantly.

Centered on the battlefield where Storm and Rayleigh clashed, a terrifying crater about 100 meters in diameter instantly appeared on Island 13, and the crater continued to expand outwards.

Huge fragments of the Adam Tree shattered from the depths of the earth, then hurtled into the distance in the terrifying storm created by the aftershocks of the battle; each fragment was as powerful as a fine cannon.

The entire Island 13 trembled under the aftershocks of the battle, as if a violent earthquake had suddenly struck.

Island 13 belongs to Lawless Zone.

Even pirates, villains, and scum who roam the Lawless Zone know what an irresistible natural disaster is!

Run!

An earthquake has struck the Sabaody Archipelago!

"I haven't entered the New World yet! I don't want to die here!"

Island 13 was instantly filled with a cacophony of Onikiri.

Perona, who had just crashed onto Island 13 with Storm and witnessed the battle up close, was able to ignore the effects of this purely physical attack thanks to her unique "ghostly body".

Even so.

Perona was also deeply moved by the sight of the battle.

Destroying an island so easily...

Is this Lord White Dragon's power?

That's incredibly powerful!

And in the core area of the battle.

Storm and Rayleigh remain locked in a stalemate.

The jet-black Armament Haki Haki-infused iron fist clashed fiercely with the black and red Haki Coating Western sword, locked in a fierce struggle.

However, if someone were to watch the match up close, they would notice...

Storm remained calm and composed.

But fine beads of sweat were constantly seeping from Rayleigh's forehead.

It's obvious.

This level of combat was still a bit too intense for a "remnant of the Old Era" like Rayleigh.

"Your [Conqueror's Haki]'s binding power is nothing more than this, Pluton Rayleigh..."

Storm increased his strength and pushed his fist forward, causing the rapier wrapped in [Conqueror's Haki] to creak and groan.

Is it because they're getting old?

"Hmph! You little mud-playing brat..."

Rayleigh, unwilling to admit defeat, stubbornly continued to argue.

"If you want to judge the strength of my [Conqueror's Haki 'Conqueror's Haki], you'll have to wait until you've mastered it yourself!"

Rayleigh could see clearly that the White Dragon's fist was simply wrapped in ordinary [Armament Haki].

Although the opponent's [Armament Haki] also contained powerful techniques of "internal destruction"...

But that was ultimately just [Armament Haki], not [Conqueror's Haki]!

As one of the famous Shichibukai.

Did White Dragon not Awakening [Conqueror's Haki]?

Rayleigh thought the possibility was very low...

What's more, the opponent recognized the "Conqueror's Haki" technique at a glance!

But why didn't the opponent use [Conqueror's Haki] during the battle?

Rayleigh could only judge based on experience.

White Dragon has not yet mastered [Conqueror's Haki].

That's why the opponent isn't using [Conqueror's Haki] in battle... right?

Rayleigh wasn't sure, but that didn't stop him from using that line to retort to White Dragon's taunt.

As expected.

Storm's face darkened.

Lies don't hurt, but the truth is the sharpest knife.

Storm's current strength undoubtedly places him at the top of the pyramid of power in the ocean.

If I had to point out any "flaws" or "regrets"...

That leaves only [Conqueror's Haki], which hasn't been Awakening yet!

Storm had clearly sensed the presence of [Conqueror's Haki] before.

But unfortunately, his [Conqueror's Haki] has still not Awakening...

He might not normally care about this, but being mocked to his face...

Storm thought about it and, as expected, still couldn't accept it.

"Pluton Rayleigh"

Storm unleashed his power, forcibly forcing Rayleigh back.

There's only one reason you failed!

That's because—you angered me!

Storm looked at Rayleigh with a cold expression and immediately unleashed the power of the [Clay Fruit].

The gushing clay wrapped around his right fist, instantly transforming it into a "giant's fist".

Armament Giant Fist!

Storm swung his right fist heavily, and the giant fist, wrapped in dark, Haki, was almost as tall as Rayleigh.

[More-More Fruit - Ten Times the Power]!

Rayleigh forced himself to take a deep breath, mustered his strength, gripped the rapier with both hands, and once again wrapped [Conqueror's Haki] around the blade, attempting to block this attack.

However.

Thump!!!

It was accompanied by a deafening roar.

Storm's Armament Giant Fist rolled forward like a tank, seemingly unaffected by any obstacles.

Pluton Rayleigh, who stood in front of the Armament Giant Fist, was crushed like a praying mantis.

Two crisp "snap" sounds erupted from Rayleigh's hands, which were gripping the rapier.

Amidst the cracking sound of bones breaking.

Legends from the Old Era take flight!

An Eight-Star Big Trophy suddenly appeared before Storm's eyes.

[Moonlight Trophy: Pluton Silvers Rayleigh]

[Trophy Star Rating: ★★★★: ★★★★★★★★]

A 10,000-word poem delivered at midnight!

Goodnight everyone.

Tomorrow at dawn.