Whitebeard Appears

As his words fell.

Momonga, lying on the ground nearby, wore a strange expression.

At a time like this, that man's impression of Noah was still stuck back when he was Shichibukai William.

Did he not know that Noah had defeated Drought Dugalileo, who had a bounty of five hundred million Beli, just a few months ago?

"That guy has the Diamond-Diamond Fruit. His physical strength is incredible, so be careful."

Though he had great confidence in Noah's strength, Momonga still turned his head and struggled to warn him.

"Don't worry."

Noah waved a hand, signaling Momonga to retreat from the battlefield. Then he shifted his gaze to Diamond Jozu's face, his brow furrowing slightly.

Perhaps it was an illusion.

But he always felt that something about the Diamond Jozu before him was off, somewhat different from the image he remembered.

Besides, with the Whitebeard Pirates currently facing challenges from the other two Four Emperors in the New World, they were short on manpower. There was no reason for this guy to be here in Paradise.

There was no time to think further. Seeing that Noah did not answer, Jozu was so enraged that he laughed instead. With a savage expression, he raised both fists and smashed them toward Noah's head!

"If you insist on being a substitute for the dead, then I'll grant your wish!"

Noah slightly raised his head and watched the fist rapidly enlarge in his vision. He remained calm and stood where he was, seemingly without the slightest desire to strike or dodge.

Clang!

With a dull boom, the diamond-condensed giant fist landed on Noah's skull.

However.

Under the combined effects of the Iron Skull and Tough Skin skills, Noah's body did not budge. His forehead only sank slightly before rapidly returning to normal at a