"Jiehahahaha... Roger, looks like your pirate crew is about to fall apart!"
In the sky, Shiki's famed swords constantly blocked his opponent's fierce attacks as he continued to taunt him.
He already held the advantage in aerial combat. Even if Roger possessed immense strength, continuously kicking off the air still consumed enormous stamina. As long as the battle dragged on, Shiki would inevitably claim the final victory.
Meanwhile, the battle between the pirate crews below had also completely turned against Roger.
No matter how he looked at it, he held every advantage now. If he did not take this chance to mock Roger, how could he vent the resentment in his heart?
"I can see that myself! I'll defeat you soon, then beat every last one of your men into the dirt. Just you wait!"
Roger roared angrily, and the movements of his sword became even sharper. Every slash left Shiki's hands numb from the impact, yet he still could not defeat him.
After fighting for so long, Roger's exhaustion had actually surpassed Shiki's. Although the illness that had plagued him for a year had not flared up, a faint pain truly rose within his body. It drained his strength even faster than usual, leaving him at a complete disadvantage no matter how he looked at it.
No, I have to defeat Shiki quickly, Roger thought anxiously.
He knew full well how unfavorable the situation was. Their only chance lay in defeating Shiki. Only then might Shiki retreat, allowing them to resolve this crisis.
Haki Slash! Roger gathered all his power into one point and brought his blade down with an enraged roar. The sea split apart beneath the force of his strike.
Shiki smiled as he swiftly darted aside. The swords in both his hands slashed out in rapid