Red-Hair Admits Defeat

Real.

What's the point of even fighting?!

Ben Beckman hadn't figured it out yet, but the Red-Hair was already at his wit's end.

It's not that the Red-Hair is afraid of death.

It would be too unjust to die in a battle where there is no hope whatsoever.

High in the sky, watching everything unfold, were Enel, Shiryu, King, Charlotte Katakuri, Gizas Jesus Burgess, Weevil, "Drought" Jack, and Charlotte Snack.

They were also dumbfounded.

Even now, they still don't quite understand, and are simultaneously shocked by Moke's terrifying strength!

To Red-Hair!

Although they lost, none of them said anything, because the power Red-Hair unleashed far surpassed theirs.

Whichever one of them faces Red-Hair, there is only one outcome: defeat.

Even in a two-on-one situation, there's no hope of victory. Three or more people can match him. To suppress or defeat Red-Hair, at least five or more people are needed.

This is Red-Hair at his peak, possessing the world's strongest Conqueror's Haki, top-tier Observation Haki, and swordsmanship comparable to the world's best.

In the entire world, perhaps only Moke can rival him?

Perhaps there are one or two people in the World Government and the Navy. But on the pirate side, there's really no one.

After all, Whitebeard was getting old.

Hawkeye has no advantage over Red-Hair. After all, their swordsmanship is about the same.

Hawkeye might be better than Red-Hair at Armament Haki.

However, in terms of Conqueror's Haki, he is far inferior to Red-Hair. But, both Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki have been developed to their highest levels. The power of Conqueror's Haki is clearly superior to that of Armament Haki.

Even the formidable Red-Hair was defeated by their captain Moke.

Enel turned to look at Issho, Shiryu, King, Charlotte Katakuri, Gizas Jesus Burgess, Weevil, "Drought" Jack, and Snack beside him.

With a mix of doubt and curiosity, he asked, "Have they seen the captain's ability to redirect attacks before?"

Upon hearing this, Shiryu, Jin, Charlotte Katakuri, Gizas Jesus Burgess, Weevil, "Drought" Jack, and Charlotte Snack exchanged glances.

Then he shook his head.

Clearly, this was their first time meeting as well.

Shiryu pondered for a moment, "This should be a spatial ability."

"Spatial capabilities?"

Enel looked completely confused.

King and Katakuri exchanged a glance, clearly thinking the same thing.

Jin: "It shouldn't be wrong. After thinking it over, this is the only possibility."

Enel frowned slightly. "But I don't recall the captain having such a..."

He paused before he could finish speaking, as if he had thought of something.

Charlotte Katakuri couldn't help but laugh upon seeing this, "It seems you've thought of it too. That's right... If I'm not mistaken, it should be the captain's Paramecia - Absorb-Absorb Fruit, which has reached the Awakening level. As for this spatial ability, it's because he used his Quake-Quake ability to shatter space, thereby absorbing the spatial power for his own use. It has become a new permanent ability of his special Devil Fruit Ability."

This Spatial Transfer enemy attacks must be the latest capability developed!

At this point, Charlotte Katakuri raised an eyebrow.

It has to be said that the move that Moke developed truly shocked him. With this ability, he would be virtually invincible.

Almost all ranged attacks can become a means of attacking the enemy.

Therefore, close-quarters combat is the only option.

In close combat, their captain possesses the Six Powers, Armament Haki Coating, Conqueror's Haki Coating, Kitetsu form, Zoan Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Form, and swordsmanship at the level of Great Swordsman.

Most importantly, there's the Paramecia - Absorb-Absorb Fruit, which might change your abilities and give you a hard time.

With the addition of spatial abilities, it can also be used for defense.

Absolutely unbeatable...

Want to defeat him in close combat?

I never even dared to dream of this!

Although Ichisho couldn't see it, his Observation Haki was in no way inferior to Ben Beckman's, so he naturally sensed the Red-Hair's unusual behavior.

Hearing everyone's words, he quickly asked his own question, "However, I think what truly left Red-Hair helpless wasn't the spatial ability, but rather the ability he used at the end... It's just that I can't clearly sense that ability. Can you tell me what it is?"

"It actually prevented Red-Hair from unleashing his full power."

Upon hearing this, everyone— Enel, Shiryu, King, Charlotte Katakuri, as well as Gizas Jesus Burgess, Weevil, Jack the Drought, and Charlotte Snack —was stunned.

They finally looked at each other.

Right!

They can see it, but they can't see anything at all!

I was quite puzzled myself!

Finally, Charlotte Katakuri said with a wry smile, "We don't know either, because the captain's move is completely invisible to the naked eye. Even now, I'm still quite confused!"

"Why is Red-Hair... so frustrated?"

After thinking for a long time, this was the only word he could think of.

Indeed, in his opinion, Red-Hair was extremely frustrated in this battle.

As he spoke, he looked at Enel, Shiryu, King, Gizas Jesus Burgess, Weevil, "Drought" Jack, and Charlotte Snack.

Hopefully they can figure something out.

Unfortunately, everyone else was the same.

You can't tell anything at all.

Finally, it was Enel, the guy with the most terrifying Observation Haki, who seemed to have "heard" something. "I don't know either, but my Observation Haki can hear people's thoughts. Although a strong person like Red-Hair can't hear his thoughts, I can still catch a little bit of something."

For example, during the fight with the captain, I could hear his heart beating abnormally, and his breathing was also abnormal... He even stopped breathing after the captain activated that strange ability...

"Stop breathing?"

Issho, Shiryu, and Charlotte Katakuri reacted the fastest, immediately grasping the key point.

Some guesses immediately formed in my mind.

Meanwhile, Moke on the ground stared at the Red-Hair with astonishment, utterly shocked.

Because he had just heard Red-Hair say, "Stop!"

Does this mean they're not going to fight?

Does this mean admitting defeat?

Moke waved his hand, restoring the air to normal. Then he nodded to the Red-Hair...

Red-Hair immediately understood and took a deep breath.

In an instant, he felt as if his soul was leaving his body, an exhilarating sensation beyond words. He had never imagined that simply taking a breath could feel so wonderful.

This is even more satisfying than when I forcefully ascended to the throne of one of the Four Emperors with a group of companions.

Moke asked, "Are you admitting defeat?"

Instead of answering directly, Red-Hair looked at Moke with a hint of resentment and asked the question that had been bothering him, "What kind of ability was that just now?"