The golden-edged Flying Slash tore through the clouds and air,
and struck Sarutobi Hiruzen as he flew toward them,
"Clang!"
The sound of hard objects colliding rang across the sky,
Green light flashed before Sarutobi Hiruzen as the scales of the [Immortal Dragon King] appeared. The golden Flying Slash crashed against them, sending up a fierce burst of sparks!
The friction between spear and shield split the air!
"Just what I wanted!"
Dragged hundreds of meters, Sarutobi Hiruzen gathered Lightning Release Chakra and swept both hands out, smashing the Flying Slash in front of him. He looked a little excited!
As expected of an Admiral candidate—a world-class great swordsman. A casual Flying Slash pierced the clouds,
and made even Sarutobi Hiruzen, clad in the [Immortal Dragon King], feel his blood and energy churn!
After a few flashes, Sarutobi Hiruzen descended from the sky and approached the deck, sizing up the rare female powerhouse.
"You're Sarutobi Hiruzen?"
Seeing how young Sarutobi Hiruzen looked, yet how imposing his presence was, Momousagi found it a little incongruous.
After probing him with Observation Haki, Momousagi felt puzzled.
His aura was so complex, unlike that of the traditional powerhouses in this world.
Generally speaking, pirates in this world focused on just one path. Anyone who trained it to its limits could reach the pinnacle.
For example, Taijutsu, swordsmanship, or Devil Fruit mastery.
This man's Taijutsu was only average among the strong, but there was an astonishing power within his body.
Yet it wasn't a Devil Fruit or Haki.
And besides—
Momousagi glanced at the conspicuous [Immortal Dragon King] armor. It seemed almost alive, and radiated an imposing aura.
"I've heard a lot about you."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked over Momousagi's tall figure without restraint, but his expression held only vigilance and fighting spirit.
The keen sense