Diamante felt an immense, irresistible force surge from the sword in his hands.
The force was so fierce that he had never encountered anything like it before.
Even when he fought Pica, the giant of stone, Pica's attacks had never made him feel this way.
His sword was knocked flying in one strike, and Diamante's eyes filled with disbelief.
When had a monster like this appeared in the East Blue?!
Bang!
Diamante hit the deck. His trailing cape and clothes turned to steel, carving a deep groove across the ship's deck before he crashed into the railing.
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Crack.
Cracks spread across the railing.
The pirates around them, who had been cheering moments ago, fell silent like ducks with their throats squeezed shut.
Everyone stared blankly at Diamante, who had been sent flying.
That was Lord Diamante!
The strongest gladiator in Dressrosa's colosseum, who had never once been defeated.
"That all you've got?"
Dunn swung Flame, the blade letting out a piercing whistle.
Diamante was just getting to his feet when he heard Dunn's voice. He froze, then his face twisted with fury.
But as he stood, the railing behind him—the one he'd crashed into—broke apart and fell into the sea.
Diamante gripped his sword tightly and glared at Dunn.
After that brief exchange, he no longer dared underestimate him.
Diamante wasn't known for his strength, but with his extensive combat experience, he knew that when someone possessed an ability far beyond an ordinary person's, it gave them a tremendous advantage in battle.
He couldn't afford to clash head-on!
Dunn turned and walked to the other side of the arena. Then he faced Diamante and beckoned him with a finger.
Every pirate saw the gesture.
Diamante's