Pirate: I Maxed Out Conqueror's Haki First Because I Can't Die

"You really do have an extraordinary bloodline!"

Roger landed and spoke gravely.

He had realized how troublesome the young marine before him was. He couldn't kill Xia Le. Even when injured, Xia Le could restore himself completely by taking his own life.

In a sense, the man was naturally impossible to defeat.

With that constitution and bloodline, coupled with his fierce, overwhelming strength, he could defeat almost any enemy.

Xia Le smiled and twisted his neck, making it crack.

He flexed his fists, feeling the strength surging through his hands. Excitement and fighting spirit flared in his eyes.

There was no doubt that dying at Roger's hands had once again improved his physique, strength, and reflexes. But it was equally clear that as he grew stronger, the gains were shrinking.

It was like reaching the peak of a curve: after that, the only way was down.

"Let's have a real fight, Roger!"

Roger studied Xia Le for a moment. Then his serious expression suddenly eased.

"Let's go somewhere else!"

"If you want a proper fight!"

Xia Le agreed without hesitation.

"There's a dense forest near the shore to the northwest," Roger said.

They broke into a run, both reaching top speed in an instant.

A short while later, Xia Le arrived at the forest.

He slowly raised his head and looked at Roger standing opposite him.

Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to flash through the air.

Almost in the same instant, they moved. Their figures collided in a heartbeat.

Blades flashed brilliantly. Their auras swept through the surrounding trees like a gale. Dark clouds followed them overhead, lightning flickering as thunder rumbled.

Crocodile and Bullet stood to one side, watching the fight with tense expressions.

The battle reached a fever pitch the moment it began. It was brutal.

Roger's