The moment Tsugikuni Yoriichi drew his blade, the New Marines on the deck immediately scattered in all directions.
Rosinante hurriedly glanced at Borsalino before rushing into the cabin.
Against a powerhouse on Borsalino and Tsugikuni Yoriichi's level, the greatest help the New Marines could offer Yoriichi was to stay out of his way.
These people had followed Tsugikuni Yoriichi for some time now. They knew what to do and when to do it.
Borsalino, gripping a Light Sword, swiftly turned into a streak of light and vanished from everyone's sight. The next second, a Golden Streamer shot toward Tsugikuni Yoriichi. Borsalino emerged from within the golden light, his Light Sword slashing straight down at Yoriichi's head.
No one else could capture Borsalino's movements with the naked eye. Yet at the instant his Light Sword descended, Tsugikuni Yoriichi shifted his footing, swiftly raising his Haki-clad long blade horizontally above his head.
"Clang!!!!"
A crisp sound rang out across the battered deck. The entire bow suddenly dipped downward, sending ripples rapidly spreading outward from beneath the hull.
Seeing Tsugikuni Yoriichi plant his feet firmly on the deck and forcibly block his attack, Borsalino could not help showing a hint of surprise.
It was not surprising that Tsugikuni Yoriichi could react to his attack. What truly astonished Borsalino was that the wooden deck beneath Yoriichi's feet had not shattered.
"He protected the ship with Armament Haki?"
Quick-witted, Borsalino realized it instantly. He slightly raised his Light Sword and spun through the air. At that moment, his right leg had already turned into a streak of light, hurtling toward Tsugikuni Yoriichi's cheek.
Light Speed Kick!
Borsalino moved so quickly that the transition between his two attacks was completed in an instant.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi glanced sideways. At the same time, he swiftly raised his left