An Attack Capable of Defeating the Four Emperors... Is That All?

Seeing that Luffy had made his decision, Xi Yan didn't say anything more.

He then turned his attention to the arena and said, "There aren't many people left now; it'll probably be over soon."

"Yeah."

Upon hearing this, Luffy's face lit up with anticipation, and he said, "Then it'll be my turn soon."

I wonder how Lihai the guys in C Area are.

As if he had read Luffy's mind, Xi Yan laughed and said, "There are quite a few strong guys in C Area."

"Oh?"

"You know that?"

Luffy immediately looked curious. How does Xi Yan know everything?

"Yes, I know." Xi Yan nodded.

While his clone was investigating the situation here, he saw quite a few players from C Area.

Then, Xi Yan continued, "Judging from their auras, there are quite a few formidable experts in C Area."

"But the most formidable one is still that old man who was chasing you and beating you up earlier."

At least that's how it seems from the way the atmosphere is.

"Ah?"

Luffy's expression immediately fell, and he said, "He's in C Area too..."

Just thinking about what that old man looked like gave Luffy a headache.

Why am I so unlucky?

Just then, the announcer's voice came from the stadium.

"What on earth is Bartolomeo doing?!"

The host was completely dumbfounded when he saw Bartolomeo with his back to him. Was this bastard... letting Bartolomeo win?

"They're really shameless."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan glanced at it and then gave a speechless look, clearly not expecting this guy to pull such a stunt.

Then, Xi Yan turned his gaze to Haku, who was walking towards him.

Is this guy planning to make a move against Bartolomeo?

"This kind of competition isn't for you to mess around like that!" Haku glared at Bartolomeo and said, "Let me send you off!"

"Fish-Man Karate - Four Thousand Tiles Straight Fist!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Haku charged towards Bartolomeo.

Bartolomeo's expression immediately changed upon sensing the change behind him.

"Hey, don't make a move at a time like this!"

His expression looked as panicked as could be.

But the moment Haku got close, Bartolomeo's expression changed.

"Ha... I was just kidding!"

As he spoke, Bartolomeo activated the power of the Barrier Fruit, creating a transparent barrier behind him.

The next moment...

"Bump!"

"Ah!!"

Haku, who had broken his bones from hitting the barrier, immediately screamed and knelt on the ground, clearly incapacitated.

"Huh?"

"Eh!!"

The host, who had witnessed everything, exclaimed in surprise, "Why was it Haku who collapsed?"

"What on earth did Bartolomeo do?"

"What exactly happened?"

Luffy looked at Bartolomeo with a puzzled expression, completely unable to figure out how Bartolomeo had defeated the Fish-Man.

"I don't know."

Xi Yan, who hadn't activated his Sharinggan yet, also didn't see what the other party had done.

After thinking for a moment, Xi Yan continued, "However, I suspect he is Devil Fruit User."

Otherwise, there's no way to explain what just happened.

"Devil Fruit User...?"

After Xi Yan's reminder, Luffy realized what was happening and asked in confusion, "What kind of ability is that?"

"You'll find out soon enough." Xi Yan, having activated his Sharinggan, adjusted his Sunglasses and said, "This time I'll see clearly."

Seeing that Xi Yan had already said that, Luffy didn't say anything more.

Then, both of them turned their attention to the ring, intending to see what Bartolomeo had done.

"Are there 24 contestants left?"

Bartolomeo, who heard the host's voice, grinned and said, "Then let me take care of you all."

"Let me take care of you first!" Bellamy shouted from not far away.

After saying that, he activated his Devil Fruit ability, turning his legs into springs, and then quickly rushed towards Bartolomeo.

"Die!"

"Bump!"

"Varied...?!"

Feeling the reaction force from the fist, Bellamy's expression immediately changed.

What exactly are the opponent's abilities?

With that thought in mind, Bellamy flew backward and crashed heavily to the ground.

"This... how is this possible?!"

The host's face was filled with shock as he watched Bellamy collapse.

"Why is it Bellamy, who launched the attack, who fell?"

"What the hell did that bastard Bartolomeo do?!"

That's how Haku was before, and that's how Bellamy is now.

What exactly did Bartolomeo do?

"I see."

Having finally seen clearly what Bartolomeo had done, Xi Yan said with great interest, "I didn't expect there to be such Devil Fruit ability."

What exactly did you see?

"Barrier."

"Barrier?"

Several question marks appeared above Luffy's head. What were those things?

Perhaps sensing Luffy's confusion, Xi Yan explained, "Bartolomeo's ability should be to summon a transparent barrier similar to glass; such a thing looks incredibly powerful defensively."

After speaking, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "At least that's how it seems for now."

I just don't know if this thing can withstand an attack imbued with domineering Haki.

"Profound!"

"I see!!"

Luffy had a look of Satori realization. No wonder Bellamy and that Fish-Man couldn't hurt this guy; it was because of the barrier.

"Hateful..."

Bellamy struggled to his feet, veins bulging on his face.

"I don't have time to dawdle here."

In order to become a member of the Donquixote Family and gain Doflamingo's approval, he must win this match spectacularly!

With this conviction, Bellamy once again turned his legs into springs and charged at Bartolomeo like a madman.

At this moment, Bellamy revealed his Mad Dog side!

"Go to hell!"

As he spoke, Bellamy's arms transformed into spring-like shapes, unleashing even greater power!

"Spring-like Dead Fist!"

"Bump!"

An incredibly heavy attack slammed into Bartolomeo's face, seemingly intent on killing him.

Unfortunately... he still couldn't break through Bartolomeo's barrier.

"Bump!"

"Varied...?!"

Feeling the recoil from the fist, a look of horror appeared in Bellamy's eyes.

Why is it like this again?

With this thought in mind, Bellamy was so shocked that he coughed up blood and was sent flying backward.

"Pfft... cough cough."

After struggling to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, Bellamy looked up at Bartolomeo and said, "What kind of ability user is this guy...?"

"Hehehehehe."

Seeing Bellamy struggling to get up, Bartolomeo burst into laughter.

"Aren't you going to give up yet?"

"I have reasons why I can't give up!" Bellamy said through gritted teeth.

This is his only chance in his life to the Donquixote Family, so... even if it means death, he will kill this bastard in front of him!

With this thought, Bellamy felt a surge of strength return to his body, allowing him to stand up once more.

"Hey, Bellamy!"

Seeing Luffy, Luffy shouted, "Go for it!"

"Add..."

Bellamy was stunned for a moment after glancing at Luffy cheering him Luffy.

Why are you cheering for this guy who used to be your rival?

Aren't we all enemies?

At that moment, Bellamy felt as if he had been struck by some kind of shock.

After a moment of silence, Bellamy lowered his head and said, "That wretched Straw Hat..."

"Um?"

Bartolomeo's eyes immediately sharpened upon catching a certain keyword.

"What did you just say about Straw Hat?"

If this bastard dares to insult the Straw Hat Pirates, he wouldn't mind giving him a taste of his own medicine.

Bellamy ignored Bartolomeo and instead crouched down to gather his strength again.

Even his former rivals are cheering him on, so what reason does he have to give up?

He... he absolutely must defeat this guy!

With this in mind, Bellamy began to gather his strength, intending to defeat Bartolomeo with an even stronger attack!

Bartolomeo frowned upon seeing this and said, "Aren't you going to answer...?"

It seems the only solution is to beat him down first.

"I didn't expect you to cheer for this guy." Xi Yan, sitting by the window, stroked his chin and said, "Didn't you say he was an enemy?"

"We were indeed rivals back then, but that's all in the past," Luffy said.

He could tell that Bellamy was indeed different.

"I see."

Xi Yan nodded and didn't dwell on the matter any further.

After all, Luffy doesn't care, so what else can he say?

Just then, Xi Yan sensed a change in the atmosphere on the arena, which caused his gaze to unconsciously lock onto King Elizabello II.

"This feeling is..."

Seeing that King Elizabello II had already assumed an attack stance, Xi Yan revealed an expression of great interest and said, "Could it be that he's about to throw that punch?"

He was genuinely curious about just how powerful this attack, which was said to be able to defeat the Four Emperors, really was.

If it's really as exaggerated as the rumors suggest, then our side is also within the attack range.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan said, "Luffy, be careful."

"Ah?"

Luffy, who was still watching Bellamy, paused for a moment upon hearing this, then asked in confusion, "Be careful of what?"

"That guy named King Elizabello II is about to make his move."

Upon hearing Xi Yan's explanation, Luffy instinctively turned his gaze to Elizabello, and then realized something was amiss.

This man looks quite formidable right now.

"Although I don't know if that rumor is true or not, I think it's better not to let it be made public!" said one of the gladiators.

"That's right, kill him!"

"Profound!"

The surviving players roared and then charged toward Elizabello together.

Seeing this, Elizabello sneered inwardly, 'Only now you know to attack me?'

It's too late!

Their defeat was sealed the moment they decided to protect themselves!

After letting out a cold snort, Elizabello launched an attack without hesitation.

"The King's Punch!"

"Buzz~"

"Boom!"

The next moment, an incredibly terrifying attack was unleashed from Elizabello's fist, blasting all the gladiators in front of him away in the blink of an eye!

The audience members who witnessed this scene were immediately horrified and fled in all directions like madmen.

If they get hit, they'll die too!

Ignoring the reactions of those around him, Bartolomeo stared intently at the approaching attack, thinking, 'Is this the so-called King's Punch?'

Claimed to be able to defeat the attacks of the Four Emperors?

Although he didn't know exactly how powerful this move was, he had no interest in taking it head-on.

As he pondered this, Bartolomeo released the power of the barrier, completely protecting himself.

In this way, he will be safe.

Bellamy, meanwhile, stared intently at Elizabello, feeling utterly frustrated.

If he had known the other party could unleash such terrifying power, he would have dealt with this guy much sooner.

With that thought in mind, Bellamy took a direct hit from the King's Punch and immediately lost consciousness.

The next moment...

"Boom!!"

The terrifying force struck Bartolomeo's barrier, immediately generating an incredibly powerful tremor and stirring up a huge cloud of dust!

"King Elizabello II defeated all his enemies with a single punch!!"

The host stared in horror at the destroyed ring, exclaiming, "This... what terrifying destructive power this is!"

Is this the terrifying attack that's said to be able to defeat the Four Emperors?

That's really scary!

"What a powerful punch!" Luffy exclaimed, looking at the ring with astonishment. "I've never seen such a heavy punch before."

Now he really believed what Cabbage said; this guy's fists could definitely destroy the fortress.

After hearing Luffy's words, Xi Yan glanced at the still-surprised fool and said, "You're saying you've never seen such a heavy punch before?"

"Have you forgotten your grandfather?"

As he spoke, Xi Yan subconsciously touched the spot where old man Garp had once punched him.

That punch was ridiculously heavy.

If it weren't for his immortality, he would have been killed on the spot.

"My grandfather?"

Luffy paused for a moment, then frowned and said, "That seems to be true."

Thinking about it carefully, his grandfather's fists were indeed more powerful.

Yes, that's true from every angle.

Xi Yan smiled upon hearing this, then turned his gaze to the area damaged by King Elizabello II, thinking to himself, 'It seems that rumor was indeed somewhat exaggerated.'

While this punch was powerful, it was unlikely to defeat Four Emperors.

After all, he had participated in the Marineford War and knew very well how terrifying the destructive power of people at that level could be.

Putting everything else aside, even a casual punch from the Whitebeard Uncle is more powerful than this guy's charged attack.

As for the other Four Emperors?

Although Xi Yan had only ever seen Blackbeard, Xi Yan didn't believe that Blackbeard would be killed by such an attack; otherwise, he wouldn't be qualified to sit in that position.

Therefore, the idea that King Elizabello II could defeat the Four Emperors with this one move is pure nonsense!