Facing Kaido / Didn't You Eat?

Kaido's Observation Haki had already 'seen' Francis's fleeing figure. Roughly calculating the distance, he knew that at his speed, he would soon catch up with this traitor, Francis!

Damn it!

Damn it!

How could they catch up so quickly?! Are the navy just sitting around doing nothing?!

Francis wasn't in a much better mood either, after all, he was the one being hunted down by the Emperor of the Sea! If he managed to survive this time, he might never want to come to the New World again.

Wouldn't a dog be comfortable and at ease in Holy Land Mary Geoise?

Anyway, you're always someone's lackey wherever you are. At least being around the Celestial Dragons means you can occasionally enjoy some privileges, even if it's just borrowing their power.

"We're almost at G-5 base. As long as someone can hold off that madman Kaido for a while, I'll be able to escape the New World smoothly. No matter how crazy Kaido, he can't possibly come to Paradise to hunt me down!"

Francis's eyes were bloodshot. Although he hadn't had a proper rest during his days on the run, his mind was clear. As Paradise guarded by the Marine Headquarters, even if Kaido went mad and insisted on chasing him, the Marine Headquarters was strong enough to capture Kaido.

However, Francis was clearly unaware that Vice Admiral White Hou, who was stationed at G-5 base, was not inside the base at this time; otherwise, he probably wouldn't even have the desire to escape by now.

"Hmm~ We should be there soon, right?"

On the White Hou, Atlas looked around. He hadn't been out of Marineford for long, but he wasn't taking the usual route.

The fastest way to reach the New World is to travel directly across the Red Line with the Island Ship, without going through Fish-Man Island or passing through Mary Geoise.

It's truly magnificent. Looking down from above, even though I've seen it more than once, the Red Line stretching across the entire sea still makes one marvel at the wonders of creation.

The Red Line and the Grand Line are two rings on this planet, which is mostly covered by oceans. Therefore, the entire Grand Line is directly divided into the first half and the second half by the Red Line, which are the so-called Paradise and the New World.

"But..."

"A battle against Kaido? Just thinking about it is exciting!"

Kaido is the youngest of the three current Emperor of the Sea. In terms of strength, he is slightly weaker than the other two, but he is definitely the best sparring partner.

It doesn't have the devastating attack power of Whitebeard, nor the impenetrable defense of Big Mom; it's just that it has high HP.

Atlas should be compared to Kaido in terms of self-cultivation as a Tank with high health!

Thinking of this, Atlas's warlike instincts kicked in; he had never been a peaceful fellow.

After all.

On the road to becoming the World's Strongest, how could there be no fallen heroes?

Chapter 194 Facing Kaido

"Francis!!!"

The colossal Azure Dragon Kaido hovered above the G-5 base, roaring angrily. Its whiskers and mane bristled, its scales stood on end, and its enormous, bell-like eyes coldly stared at the Marine Base below. Its Observation Haki was locked onto Francis was mingling among the naval personnel.

That bastard...

Kaido gritted his teeth.

"How dare you betray me!!"

A savage glint appeared in his eyes, which were filled with a violent nature. His fangs and jaws snapped open, and scorching dragon breath surged forth like a torrent. The scalding heat and distorted air plunged the entire G-5 base into panic, as if the Bolo Breath that was about to destroy everything was about to descend upon Smoker and his companions!

"No way? How did Kaido suddenly end up here?!"

"Where's Lieutenant Vice Admiral White Hou? He should be appearing soon, right?"

"Damn it, is this the power of the Emperor of the Sea? I smell death..."

Unlike the other marines, Smoker didn't panic. Instead, he clenched his fists tightly. Atlas hadn't arrived yet...

"Shishi Wei· Imperial Scroll!!"

Roar--!!!

Before the Bolo Breath arrived, towering seawater swept across the ocean in an instant, and a lifelike giant sea lion appeared out of thin air, opening its ferocious jaws. A huge shadow loomed over the G-5 base, and the entire torrent of Bolo Breath was instantly swallowed up by the sea lion.

In an instant, a misty white fog enveloped the entire G-5 base.

"Call--!!"

"This is... a move by the Vice Admiral!?"

"That's great, they actually survived!"

"I almost thought I was going to die just now..."

Having survived the ordeal, the entire navy at the base, including Francis, breathed a sigh of relief.

Even if the Candidate Admiral of Marine Headquarters can't defeat Kaido, he's more than capable of stopping him, and this time is enough for the marines on the base to evacuate in time.

"Huh!!? When?"

Kaido suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with astonishment.

A massive Island Ship slowly materialized from nothing, and the majestic Illusory Beast 'Hou' was fully revealed before Kaido's eyes. He had just...

I don't think I've seen any ships this big approaching!

"Kaido..."

Atlas, using the power of the Chicken Talisman, soared into the air and stood before Kaido's massive dragon head, looking fearlessly at Kaido in his Azure Dragon Form, his eyes filled with burning fighting spirit!

"Let me be your opponent!!"

A few years ago, he still needed Akainu to keep him in check before he could even get close to Kaido.

But now...

Whether it's Hand-to-Hand Combat, Swordsmanship, or the cultivation of Haki, everything is vastly different from what it was back then. It's time... time to truly assess the strength of this Emperor of the Sea!

"Kid! So it's you. You think you can stand on equal footing with me just because you took that old man's head, Golden Lion?"

"He's just an old man clinging to life!"

Kaido still has a deep impression of Atlas; after all, Atlas's tough skin and flesh are no less impressive than Kaido's, so it's hard to forget him.

Although he didn't know how this guy managed to get close to him so silently, it wasn't important anymore!

"Bolo Breath!!"

Without warning, Kaido unleashed another scorching dragon breath, with flames even larger than before erupting forth.

Snap!

Atlas remained unfazed. With a snap of his fingers, an equally massive pillar of fire shot into the sky, accompanied by the roar of a gigantic Illusory Beast!

Explosion - Flame of the Illusory Beast!

The scorching dragon breath and the Explosive Flame collided fiercely. In just a moment, the Flame Hou gained an overwhelming advantage and pressed forward. For the Dragon Talisman, which is biased towards Explosion power, the flames were just an auxiliary ability. Naturally, Kaido's Bolo Breath could not gain the upper hand.

As the Explosive Flame drew near, Kaido opened his mouth again and unleashed a barrage of wind blades, as sharp and fierce as the slashes of a weasel.

"Wind Scythes!"

Fueled by the wind, the previously retreating Bolo Breath instantly roared back to life, charging towards Atlas with renewed vigor!

Atlas remained calm and composed. With a single hand raised, the sky and earth collapsed, seawater surged back, and surging waves rose into the air, roaring towards the terrifying dragon's breath!

Sizzle--!!

When the Wind Scythes wind and the overwhelming sea met, a clash of water and fire erupted, high-temperature steam rose rapidly, and a vast fog instantly spread, inevitably reducing visibility significantly. However, this was not an obstacle for either side, who possessed Observation Haki.

That brat...

Kaido narrowed his eyes, quite amazed by Atlas's complex and ever-changing abilities.

Could he be Mythical Zoan Fruit user like him?

Although he had fought Atlas once before, Kaido's impression of him was merely that he was tough and had decent talent, not that he possessed multiple abilities like this.

"Navy brat..."

Through the thick white mist, Kaido, the Azure Dragon, stared coldly at Atlas opposite him, his breath hot and his booming voice reverberating through the air.

"Hand over that traitor Francis, or this Marine Base will cease to exist. You should know you can't stop me!"

"Laugh--!!"

Atlas remained unfazed, a mocking expression on his face. "Did a donkey kick your head? Oh, I almost forgot, you just got a beating from old man Garp, you're probably still not fully recovered, right?"

"You little rascal..."

Kaido seemed to have been hit where it hurt, his face quickly darkening. "Stop talking big. I'd like to see how your strength compares to your words..."

"Has there been any improvement?!"

Roar--!!!

As soon as he finished speaking, Kaido's fanged maw opened again, and a thunderous roar shook the air. His massive dragon body spun in a circular motion like a top and rapidly approached Atlas. Countless wind blades formed around him, as if they could shatter space itself!

[Tornado Wind Scythes!!!]

Atlas smiled grimly, and with a wave of his hand, the wind and clouds changed. In an instant, dark clouds rolled in, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and massive Thunderbolt descended from the sky.

A single thought can create clouds; a single thought can unleash thunder!

With a fiery dragon covering his left hand, the Explosion power was held back, while Thunderbolt pierced through his right, a majestic Illusory Beast roared, and terrifying energy, almost turning into plasma, surged wildly as the two fists of thunder and fire clashed head-on!

[Psychic Fist - Thunderfire!!!]

Boom!

The power of lightning and fire collided with the Tornado Wind Scythes once again. Atlas pierced through the eye of the storm, and amidst a deafening roar, his two Iron Fist slammed into Kaido's jaw. The aroma of burnt meat filled the air as immense power poured out.

Huge ripples spread throughout the space, and terrifying shockwaves reached the sea surface, causing towering waves to surge relentlessly!

Chapter 195 Haven't you eaten?

Aww--!!!

Kaido pain, the immense force traveling from his jaw to his entire dragon body, causing him to be thrown backward before he could react!

Let's go!

Atlas unleashed another fierce attack, lightning and fire reappearing on his feet. He delivered a horizontal kick that caused the space to tremble slightly, striking Kaido in the abdomen once more!

Boom!

With a single blow, Kaido Azure Dragon Form flew backward as if drunk, completely away from the G-5 base.

"Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Oh ho ho ho!!"

"Really..."

The fiery cloud beneath Kaido's feet grew stronger once more, and his enormous body rapidly shrank, transforming into human form, though he still retained his blue face, fangs, and dense dragon scales.

Zoan-Hybrid Form!!

"This is getting more and more interesting!"

Boom!

The moment his words fell, an aura that shook the heavens and earth suddenly surged forth from his massive body, soaring straight into the sky, and a terrifying spiritual pressure swept out in all directions!

Conqueror's Haki... Haki!!

In an instant, the entire space seemed to freeze, and the world seemed to transform into a black and white painting.

The wind no longer howls!

The sea will no longer churn!

Even though they were far from the center of the battlefield, many of the G-5 naval soldiers could not withstand the Impact of this powerful aura, and their vision went black as they instantly fainted.

Only a few officers, including Smoker, with decent abilities, gritted their teeth and persevered, enduring the mental pressure again and again.

"Kaido..."

Atlas stared unwaveringly at Kaido's ferocious expression, his pure white cloak of Justice fluttering behind him. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he grinned, revealing his neat, white teeth.

"Conqueror's Haki? I have that too!!!"

Boom!

An equally domineering aura erupted from his body, a soul force powerful enough to make all living beings tremble, sweeping across the sky like a mighty army of millions, swiftly and fiercely charging towards Kaido!