Black Shift Domination

Conqueror's Haki surged through the air like a black tide of rage, churning and roaring as seven wills collided head-on in midair, tearing and crushing against one another.

Where the invisible forces met, the air twisted completely, emitting a shriek like shattering glass.

In the end, the offensive was forcibly canceled out, the powers annihilating each other. All that remained above God Valley were chaotic, violent aftershocks reverberating back and forth between heaven and earth.

At that very instant, the entity coiled within the enormous shadow finally turned all of its awareness toward the battlefield.

It "saw."

Among the seven powers, five wills were sharp and pure—existences truly capable of threatening it.

The spiral eyes slowly turned like vortices in an abyss before finally settling firmly on Rocks.

"Im... sees."

The voice was no longer grand, nor did it echo between heaven and earth. Instead, it was wrapped and folded by some power, directly seeping into the depths of Rocks's consciousness.

"Passing through the forest... running..."

Rocks's breathing abruptly stopped, his heart seeming to be gripped viciously by an invisible hand.

"Hey!"

Veins bulged on his forehead as killing intent surged out of control. "Could it be you—!!!"

Im ignored his furious roar. The spiral eyes narrowed slightly, its tone remaining calm and indifferent.

"A new Davy..."

"A woman... and child..."

At that moment, Rocks's reason was completely ignited.

"Shut up!!!"

With that roar, he leaped into the air almost instinctively, his will and killing intent erupting together as he charged straight at Im.

In his eyes, the world contained nothing but that shadow. All consequences, costs, and reason were cast aside.

Yet at the instant he took that step—

Boom—!!!

A massive bolt of lightning descended from the heavens and struck down viciously before Rocks.

The ground was blasted