Overwhelming Combat Power!

Within Ryugu Palace, as Tsugikuni Yoriichi appeared, everyone's gaze focused on him.

Saint Saturn looked up at the young man who had suddenly entered the hall. With just one glance, he recognized Tsugikuni Yoriichi.

Although Yoriichi's Demon Slayer Mark had long vanished from his face and he looked considerably younger than before, little else had changed. Whether in appearance or temperament, he was nearly identical to how he had been in the past.

Tsugikuni Yoriichi was one of the enemies the Celestial Dragons valued most. For a time, his existence had been a thorn in their side. Having ascended to the Holy Land several times, Yoriichi had long been deeply etched into the minds of his enemies.

Though they had not seen each other for years, when Tsugikuni Yoriichi appeared before the Gorosei again, they recognized him immediately.

"You... you're Tsugikuni Yoriichi?!"

Saint Saturn's pupils constricted violently upon recognizing him. Though his tone was filled with shock and disbelief, his body reacted honestly. As soon as the words left his mouth, he hurriedly retreated, putting distance between himself and Yoriichi.

"Tsugikuni Yoriichi?!"

"Weren't you already dead?! Why are you here?"

The other Gorosei atop the platform cried out in alarm. In their understanding, Tsugikuni Yoriichi should have died in Alabasta long ago. It was impossible for him to appear before them again.

But the man before them was almost exactly the same as the one in their memories, and—

Even if appearances could be faked, strength and presence could not.

Yoriichi was clearly standing before them, yet when their Observation Haki swept over where he stood, they could not sense the slightest trace of him.

This was not the first time they had encountered such a situation. As far as they knew, Tsugikuni Yoriichi was the only person capable of