Kozuki Oden took an enormous risk, intending to trade injuries with Tsugikuni Yoriichi, but in the end, he failed to inflict any harm on Yoriichi. Instead, Yoriichi drove his blade solidly into Oden's body.
The sharp blade instantly pierced through Kozuki Oden's torso, blood immediately staining his clothes.
Gritting his teeth, Kozuki Oden focused on observing Tsugikuni Yoriichi's partially elementalized body, his mood growing exceedingly grim.
After several exchanges, Kozuki Oden understood the gap in strength between himself and his enemy. Not only did the other man possess formidable Conqueror's Haki, but he had also perfectly integrated his Devil Fruit abilities with Observation Haki, creating a combat style unique to ability users.
Even his all-out strike had failed to leave a wound on the enemy's body. At this moment, Kozuki Oden had no idea how to drive him back.
The hatred and fury filling Kozuki Oden's eyes dimmed at that moment. The injury to his body dealt a tremendous blow to his confidence as well.
And just as Kozuki Oden's state of mind shifted, Tsugikuni Yoriichi suddenly pulled out his sword, leaped up, and kicked Kozuki Oden squarely in the chest, sending him flying.
Oden's body shot out like a cannonball, crashing into the crowd and knocking down a large swath of Whitebeard Pirates members.
Oden possessed an exceptionally strong physique, and Tsugikuni Yoriichi did not have an overwhelming desire to kill him, so he could withstand Yoriichi's attack. But the pirates struck by Oden's flying body were not so fortunate. Those he hit were either dead or injured; none escaped unscathed.
Even their own captain had been effortlessly sent flying by the enemy.
The pirates finally came to their senses somewhat and hesitated to step forward.
However, their hesitation did not last long. Diamond Jozu and Flower Sword Vista,