Even Jesus couldn't save you-I said it

Kuina's physical gifts might not compare to those of true monsters, but her comprehension was unquestionably at the level of a genius.

Now that she had the Rumble-Rumble Fruit and could temper her body with its lightning, she could break through her physical limitations and truly earn the right to reach the summit.

At that thought, he couldn't help opening his mouth and laughing.

Then his laughter faded. He turned toward Carteles, who had remained in the sky as though waiting for him to approach, and a trace of confusion flashed through his eyes.

What was this guy doing?

Could the soul that absorbed time be completely immobile? Otherwise, why would the old man stand there waiting for him?

Or had he simply given up after realizing he couldn't restrain him?

Whatever the reason, he wouldn't let the old man leave today. Carteles was too dangerous.

He could actually turn into someone Kuta couldn't detect at all. What if he boarded their ship himself and approached his companions?

With his and Kuina's Observation Haki sensing danger, they would be fine.

But the others didn't have that same sharp sense for danger!

So even if he had to wear him down, he would make sure this man died here. He wouldn't allow anyone to hurt his companions.

He bent his knees.

With a bang, his body shot toward Carteles like a cannonball.

He kept kicking off the air as he charged. Amid a series of bangs, he accelerated faster and faster, then vanished into thin air and instantly appeared behind Carteles.

Clang!

The ring of his blade echoed across heaven and earth. Its edge gleamed with a cold, purple-black light as he slashed through Carteles from behind without hesitation.

After cutting through Carteles, the slash continued without slowing, slicing diagonally downward