Conqueror's Haki
Lin Yan's gaze toward Shanks became somewhat serious.
The guy in front of me.
I'm not kidding!
He genuinely wanted to fight her one-on-one; Lin Yan had deeply realized this from Shanks's battle-ready eyes.
Therefore, in view of this.
His answer was naturally limited to only one option.
If you want war, then let's fight!
Just in time.
Lin Yan was also very interested in just how strong Shanks really was.
"Okay, I'm coming!"
Seeing that Lin Yan had agreed, Shanks didn't stand on ceremony at all, nodding with a big laugh. Then, his aura suddenly changed.
Boom----!
"What... this is?!"
As Shanks unleashed his power, everyone except Lin Yan wore expressions of utter shock.
Boa Hancock and Ain's eyes narrowed.
Donquixote Doflamingo and Gild Tesoro's expressions changed drastically.
"Conqueror's Haki?!"
As one of the strongest in the world, everyone naturally recognized what the aura surrounding Shanks at this moment was.
Conqueror's Haki!
One in a million possesses the talent to become a king!
Unlike Armament Haki and Observation Haki, Conqueror's Haki's Haki cannot be trained at all; it reflects a person's innate destiny.
Only those who bear the weight of destiny possess such qualities!
Therefore, the possessor of Conqueror's Haki.
It is also known as the aura of a king!
Boa Hancock and Donquixote Doflamingo also possess Conqueror's Haki.
Even so, both of them showed expressions of shock after sensing Shanks ' Conqueror's Haki.
Is this truly the extent that Conqueror's Haki can reach?!
As fellow users, Boa Hancock and Doflamingo were well aware that Conqueror's Haki could only serve as a deterrent, and had a certain weakening effect on powerful enemies.
But Shanks's is completely different!
The Conqueror's Haki emanating from him had almost materialized and was beginning to interfere with the physical world!
Even users like Boa Hancock and Donquixote Doflamingo, enveloped by Shanks ' Conqueror's Haki, felt somewhat dizzy.
"I see... So this is your aptitude."
The only one present who didn't show any shock was Lin Yan.
Looking at Shanks, who was now enveloped in Conqueror's Haki and resembled a sea tyrant, Lin Yan simply smiled.
Conqueror's Haki, the qualification to become a king.
But if it's only this level...
Boom------!
At a certain moment, Lin Yan's eyes suddenly narrowed, and a Conqueror's Haki enough to rival Shanks's rose from Lin Yan's body.
"Varied?!"
Seemingly completely unprepared for this, even Shanks ' face showed a look of shock.
How is that possible?!
How old is Lin Yan?!
As perhaps the world's most powerful user of Conqueror's Haki, Shanks knows very well that the strength of Conqueror's Haki is directly proportional to a person's spirit.
In other words...
This man, rising like a shooting star, actually possesses the ambition and vision to rival the entire world?!
"This... is truly astonishing."
Seeing Lin Yan's Conqueror's Haki, which was in no way inferior to his own and even slightly surpassed it, even Shanks could only smile wryly.
"In that case, let me confirm it!"
However, Shanks's gaze quickly hardened.
Since it was a battle they started.
You have to be prepared to gamble something!
Thinking it over, Shanks slowly drew his sword and walked towards Lin Yan step by step.
The man's movements were slow.
It was so slow that it didn't seem like the speed a swordsman should have.
But everyone present felt an astonishing sense of oppression from Shanks's gait.
These are the world's top experts!
"Is this the kind of thing they're playing?"
Lin Yan smiled slightly, and without dodging or avoiding, walked directly towards Shanks.
If we ignore the increasingly massive momentum in the arena.
If you didn't know better, you'd think these two were just taking a walk here.
"This... it seems I really did underestimate him..."
As the two drew closer to each other, the atmosphere in the arena became increasingly oppressive. Even someone like Donquixote Doflamingo broke out in a sweat and couldn't help but sigh.
I used to think I was strong enough.
But looking at the two people in front of him...
Donquixote Doflamingo then realized that he was still quite far from being one of the world's best!
The atmosphere alone made it hard for me to breathe.
One can imagine what would happen to me if I faced a top-tier expert who was taking things seriously!
"..."
Donquixote Doflamingo lowered his head, his eyes flickering, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
Meanwhile, the others kept their eyes fixed on the two of them, watching Lin Yan and Shanks approach each other as if strolling in a garden.
It's here!
In the instant their figures crossed paths, everyone couldn't help but shout out a name in their hearts.
"..."
There was no fighting.
There was no loud roar either.
In that split second they passed each other, their figures flickered simultaneously, then they continued forward as if nothing had happened, changing positions.
"This is truly... today has been my day of frights, hasn't it?"
Shanks stopped where Lin Yan had just stood, slowly withdrawing his massive Conqueror's Haki, and sheathed his sword with a wry smile.
It was only then that people noticed.
Before anyone knew it, a bloody gash had appeared on Shanks ' arm.
Blood was continuously splattering onto the ground from the man's arm.
However, Shanks didn't seem to care at all.
Without a doubt, we lost the previous encounter!
Moreover, Lin Yan had already shown mercy!
Otherwise, it wouldn't be as simple as a minor, harmless wound.
If you're not as skilled as others, there's nothing more to say.
Shanks acted very nonchalantly.
Seeing his nonchalant expression, Lin Yan smiled and shrugged.
"So didn't I tell you? With one arm gone, your strength is definitely not at its peak, and you can't beat me with skill alone."
Lin Yan said this with a smile, her words filled with strong confidence.
If it's solely based on combat skills...
How could Shanks possibly beat himself!
Not to mention he also lost an arm.
In battles between top-tier experts, any flaw can be fatal.
Upon hearing this, even Shanks could only nod with a wry smile.
"That's such a pity..."