The Lion's Roar of a Lord, and the Ring of My Sword

"I heard you defeated Big Mom.

I was rather surprised. I thought you'd spend some time recovering.

I didn't expect us to meet again so soon."

Red-Haired Shanks raised his head.

His expression was grim as he unleashed his Conqueror's Haki without reservation.

Every crew member behind him stood on full alert.

"Oh? How terrifying. So this is one of the Four Emperors?"

Ye Zhuo's Conqueror's Haki erupted just as forcefully.

"You're one of the Four Emperors too, aren't you?"

Benn Beckman aimed his gun at Ye Zhuo, ready to attack the moment Shanks gave the word.

"What Emperor of the Sea?

It's nothing more than a title the Navy uses to make people draw fire.

I'm the Demon King. Navy, pirates, GM Army, Dark World, Celestial Dragons—I'll devour them all!"

Boom!

Blood-red Conqueror's Haki crashed forth like a sea of blood.

The powerful shockwave shattered every pane of glass in the fortress.

Cracks began spreading across the walls, as though a powerful force field were about to collapse.

"Boss, this guy's Conqueror's Haki is actually somewhat impressive."

Lucky Roux took a bite of roasted meat.

Though Ye Zhuo's and Shanks's Conqueror's Haki kept colliding.

The crew members behind both men remained equally fearless.

Even the wine and food between them.

And Hawk-Eye Mihawk, who sat in a chair with his legs crossed as he watched, were unaffected.

It was clear that both men treasured fine wine.

"Your ambition is great. Then you must possess strength worthy of it."

Shanks looked at Ye Zhuo, their gazes meeting.

Boom!

Without moving an inch, the two pushed their Conqueror's Haki to its utmost limit.

Every baboon outside the fortress fainted, frothing at the mouth.

Even the sea beyond the island rippled in waves.

"In terms of overall pirate crew strength.

Your Red