Seeing this, Lin Ye withdrew his Haki as well and slowly descended to the ground.
As the two terrifying waves of Haki vanished at the same time, everyone finally let out a relieved breath.
"The world's strongest man truly lives up to his name," Lin Ye replied calmly.
"The strongest? I wouldn't dare claim that anymore. I'm getting old."
"You brat are even more formidable than I imagined," Whitebeard said approvingly. "No wonder you became 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 world's strongest man had actually admitted that a young man was stronger than him!?
Even when facing One Piece Gol D. Roger, Whitebeard had never said such a thing!
"Pops..." Marco wanted to speak but stopped himself.
His heart churned violently, unable to accept this fact.
In his mind, Pops had always been the strongest.
"I'm telling the truth. Your potential is even greater than Roger's was back then."
"If you continue growing, you might truly reach that realm."
Upon hearing this, Ace unconsciously clenched his fists.
He could not help but glance at Lin Ye a few more times.
Lin Ye nodded. "You flatter me."
"Want to have a drink?"
"Gurararara..." Whitebeard laughed and nodded. "Sure. I was just thinking of having a chat with you, brat."
And so, the two powerful men standing at the pinnacle of the sea chatted merrily.
They spoke of the Great Pirate Era, Gol D. Roger's legacy, and the fate of the D clan.
Boa Hancock stood nearby, her gaze fixed entirely on Lin Ye.
Robin took out a notebook and recorded the conversation between the two powerhouses.
These were all incomparably precious historical records.
Shyarly gently closed her eyes. Her power