In a battle on this scale, both Dawn's aura and his own strength wielded tremendous power.
At the same time, Dawn's strength had drawn Baku's attention.
Likewise, Dawn had learned of Baku's Devil Fruit ability from Annie. As their eyes met, the hostility between them was impossible to conceal.
With a casual wave, he used Air Shield to block a bullet fired from his left, then casually sent a translucent bullet back to pierce the attacker's skull.
The blade formed by his ability in his right hand swept across the throat of an oblivious pirate charging at him with an axe. Dawn began advancing slowly toward the nearly two-meter-tall ape.
As he continued forward, Dawn killed the attacking pirates with his blade or fists. After driving an elbow into the face of a pirate blocking his path and caving it in, Dawn's speed grew faster and faster.
The next moment, Resistance Aura emerged around him, blocking the bullets fired by the pirates guarding Baku.
As the blade in Dawn's hand slashed toward Baku, densely packed weapons behind him shot straight at the lower body of the savage ape charging toward him.
But Baku was, after all, a notorious East Blue pirate. Though he looked massive and covered in muscle, he retained enough speed and agility to dodge Dawn's attack in a flash.
"Kid, I'll tear you to piece—"
Baku habitually wanted to throw out a threat, but Dawn was not the type to waste words during a battle.
"Shave!"
Killing intent flashed in Dawn's pitch-black eyes. His feet stamped repeatedly, generating a reactive force that propelled him instantly before Baku. His fist howled through the air as it shot forward.
The instant Dawn vanished, Baku's pupils shrank. Sensing danger, he instinctively crossed his arms before his chest.
"Bang!!"
A heavy