Conqueror's Haki Infusion Appears

By the coast, Shanks and Ryan stood facing each other.

Ryan took the initiative, using his fruit ability to strike first. Though he had originally been over ten meters away from Shanks, he instantly closed the distance and slashed at Shanks's chest.

This was a battle. Ryan would not hold back, and neither could Shanks. He could not possibly fail to block even a strike like this.

In that split second, Shanks hurriedly drew his sword with a backhanded motion and held it level before his chest. Under his control, Gryphon seemed like a third hand that had appeared out of nowhere. Even in such a thrillingly dangerous situation, he was able to react and perform such an unconventional move.

Gryphon was a famed blade of unknown grade. Though it was unclear whether it was one of the twelve Supreme Grade Swords, it had not been at much of a disadvantage in its clash with Mubanniu just now.

"That was close!" Shanks still felt lingering fear. He had been careless just now. Although he had briefly watched Ryan's battle with Fujitora before, watching someone else was different. Only after experiencing it himself did Shanks understand how troublesome Ryan was.

Fast—extremely fast, unimaginably fast!

"He is no longer that little kid from before. Ryan is now the Bloody Swordsman renowned throughout the world!" Shanks's gaze gradually turned solemn, for he noticed that Ryan's aura had changed.

A Sword Intent Shanks had never seen before emanated from Ryan. Combined with that powerful Conqueror's Haki, Ryan now stood sword in hand between heaven and earth like a young overlord.

"Shanks, you'd better be careful!"

"One Sword Style: Iai: Flash Tiger!" In that brief instant, Ryan and Shanks clashed once more.

Compared to before, Shanks handled this exchange with much greater ease.

Their figures