Seeing this, Lin Ye withdrew his Haki as well and slowly descended to the ground.
As the two terrifying bursts of Haki vanished at the same time, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"World's Strongest Man, your reputation is well deserved," Lin Ye replied calmly.
"The strongest? I wouldn't dare claim that. I'm getting old."
"You brat, you're even more formidable than I imagined." Whitebeard looked at him approvingly. "No wonder you rose to become one of the Four Emperors in such a short time."
"Your strength has already surpassed mine."
The moment those words were spoken, everyone was stunned.
The dignified World's Strongest Man had actually admitted that a young man was stronger than him!?
Even when facing Roger, the King of the Pirates, Whitebeard had never said such a thing!
"Pops..." Marco wanted to speak, but stopped himself.
His heart churned like a stormy sea, unable to accept this fact.
In his mind, Pops had always been the strongest.
"I'm telling the truth." Whitebeard looked at Lin Ye, his eyes filled with admiration. "Your potential is even greater than Roger's was back then."
"If you keep growing, you might truly reach that realm."
Hearing this, Ace unconsciously clenched his fists.
He could not help but look at Lin Ye several more times.
Lin Ye nodded. "You flatter me."
"Want to have a drink?"
"Gurararara..." Whitebeard laughed heartily and nodded. "Sure. I was just thinking of having a chat with a brat like you."
And so, the two powerhouses standing at the pinnacle of the seas chatted merrily.
They spoke of the Great Pirate Era and Roger's legacy, then discussed the fate of the D clan.
Hancock stood nearby, an unusual light flickering in her beautiful eyes.
Robin took out a notebook and recorded the conversation between the two