Amid the vast ruins, the dust gradually settled.
Whether it was the people watching from the seven pirate ships or those who had witnessed that fierce scene through the live broadcast, everyone's faces instantly turned pale.
They had heard the rumors from the Sabaody Archipelago.
But they had never imagined that witnessing it firsthand would be so ferocious.
Although Qin Yu's attack did seem a little like exploiting an opening for a sneak attack, on the battlefield, victory and defeat were what mattered most.
Especially between pirates and the Marines, where there was only life and death, with no room for hesitation.
It could be said that Qin Yu's punch had completely overturned everyone's understanding.
Especially Kaido's earlier suggestion of following Whitebeard's example and taking in a godson.
That had caught everyone completely off guard.
If this had to be called preferential treatment, then it was enough to show just how highly Kaido regarded Qin Yu—far beyond what was normal.
"Good, what a fine brat! That punch was truly satisfying. He has the bearing I had in my younger days!" Zephyr laughed loudly, his face filled with excitement.
From the moment he learned that Qin Yu was being hunted by Kaido of the Beasts Pirates, Zephyr had planned to fly over and support him.
Later, when he learned that Qin Yu had refused all help and intended to face Kaido alone, aside from his shock, he felt even more stifled by what Akainu had done.
Now that he had seen Qin Yu win through an unexpected move and punch Jack into the sea, the resentment bottled up in his chest was finally vented, if only a little.
"Zephyr, don't celebrate too soon. It's only starting now!" Garp's voice suddenly rang out.
Zephyr, who stood at the very front, immediately gripped