Kuzan listened to Tsugikuni Yoriichi's words and nodded gravely. He had personally experienced Golden Lion Shiki's strength. Not only was the man's Haki formidable, but his combat experience was exceptionally rich. During their battle in midair, Kuzan had been completely at a disadvantage.
Had Tsugikuni Yoriichi not acted in time and forced him to defend himself, Kuzan would likely have already been seriously injured by Golden Lion Shiki.
Kuzan and Yoriichi looked toward where Shiki had been blasted away. When Shiki was sent flying, his body had smashed through the walls of many houses. The air was now filled with floating wood chips and dust, blocking Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Kuzan's vision.
Their Observation Haki spread out, and they quickly sensed that violent, powerful presence several hundred meters away. They exchanged a tacit glance, their expressions turning exceptionally grave.
At that moment, Shanks, who had previously been knocked to the ground by the shockwaves from Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Shiki's clash, staggered to his feet. Looking at the enormous hole that stretched for a hundred meters in the distance, his expression froze slightly.
After deeply glancing at Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Kuzan, Shanks immediately ducked into a corner, grabbed Buggy, and quickly left the area.
After witnessing the terrifying strength of Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Kuzan firsthand, Shanks no longer had any thoughts of "helping" the Marines.
He knew that he simply wasn't qualified to interfere in a battle like this. He wasn't even qualified to watch from the sidelines.
As Shanks and Buggy quickly departed, Tsugikuni Yoriichi also sensed Shiki's presence rapidly closing in. The other man was flying toward them at high speed.
"Kuzan, I'll take the lead. Support me."
Tsugikuni Yoriichi held his sword with both hands before his chest, tracking Shiki's movements with Observation Haki as he spoke quickly to