The First Signs of Conqueror's Haki Infusion / Three Days
Apart from the navy, almost all the major powers on the high seas were on the move.
That's Kaido, one of the three Emperors of the Sea!
Both the Big Mom Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates had already sent their scouts to the waters near the G-5 base long after Kaido broke out of Onigashima.
Even Morgans' World Economy News Paper quickly mobilized; he wouldn't let such a major event, capable of causing drastic changes in the world situation, slip by easily.
They had a premonition that Kaido was probably going to...
I'm going to be arrested by the Navy again!
Why say "again"?
Kaido is notoriously stubborn; he has been arrested by the Navy several times, but he always manages to escape unscathed, making him practically an invincible cockroach in the Pirates world.
In an instant, the battle between Kaido and Atlas attracted the attention of the entire New World.
Chapter 197 The First Conqueror's Haki Infusion
The New World.
The battle between Kaido and Atlas had been going on for several hours. The dark clouds in the sky kept gathering and splitting, and the deep sea was surging with huge waves from time to time. Rain and fog were mixed together, making it difficult to see the two figures clearly with the naked eye.
However, both sides' Observation Haki remained firmly locked onto each other. In this level of battle, it was no longer possible to make judgments based solely on the naked eye; it was more about relying on combat instincts and Observation Haki.
"Kid!!"
Kaido, in his Zoan-Hybrid Form, bared his fangs and roared fiercely at Atlas, his eyes blazing with excitement, as he simultaneously threw a punch!
Atlas neither dodged nor evaded, but instead raised his arm, his black and red fist meeting the attack head-on!
Bang!
The Impact of the Explosion combined with Divine Strength was undoubtedly terrifying. Even someone as tough as Kaido couldn't help but groan, a trickle of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, and large burn marks appearing on his dragon-scaled fist.
Snap!
Suddenly, a dark Dragon Tail lashed out from behind, flashing black and red Inazuma, and slammed into Atlas's cheek.
Buzz--!!
Buzz--!!
A violent tremor struck Atlas, causing a moment of darkness before his eyes. Then, a fist slammed into his abdomen. Even though Armament Haki had mitigated most of the damage, the abdomen is the most vulnerable part of the human body, and the powerful Impact penetrated his body, causing a churning sensation within.
"That is..."
"This feeling!!"
The next moment, Atlas's eyes shone brightly as he retreated rapidly, his gaze fixed intently on Kaido's fierce expression.
"Kid! Do you feel the enormous gap between us? This is all you're capable of!"
Kaido's lips curled into an arrogant smile, his beard and hair billowing behind him, making him appear both demonic and divine.
"You'd better just admit defeat and hand over that traitor Francis!"
"Hehe..."
Atlas, having regained his footing, chuckled and silently sarcasticly remarked, showing no mercy as he returned to his peak condition.
"You're so naive, Kaido!"
"You should be more concerned about your own safety right now. Forget about being a traitor!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"Innocent?"
Kaido's forehead veins bulged as he drew the Hassaikai from his waist, his face contorted in a ferocious grimace. "Now I'll show you the difference between us and the world!!"
"The Three Worlds Return - Naraku is Drawn!!"
His body suddenly rose up, his hand gripping the spiked club tightly. The black Inazuma almost materialized, creating a terrifying shriek in the air, and slammed down hard towards Atlas's head!
Instead of retreating, Atlas advanced, adopting a stance and unleashing a torrent of punches. Black and red Inazuma flickered on his fists, and a terrifying aura began to rise. A captivating will surged into the sky, as if it were about to shatter space itself!
"Secret Art: Power-Converged Fist Strike!"
Boom!
The two men's fists clashed, and black and red Inazuma crackled and scattered in all directions. The thick dark clouds in the sky split open, revealing a deep chasm above them!
Conqueror's Haki Infusion!
Kaido's eyes showed a look of horror.
This guy...
He's barely managed to Conqueror's Haki Infusion!?
Although he wasn't very skilled yet, Kaido could clearly feel the sharp, indomitable will emanating from his fist! This was the unique power of Conqueror's Haki Infusion!
"Finally..."
"I've learned it!!"
Atlas grinned, feeling incredibly refreshed and happy.
Along the way, he had been afflicted by countless people's Conqueror's Haki Infusion, including Kaido, Rayleigh, and Golden Lion. From being powerless to resist at the beginning to being able to barely put up a fight, he was always badly beaten each time.
He knew very well that there was still a considerable gap between him and a powerhouse like Kaido, the most obvious being the difference in the power of Conqueror's Haki Infusion attacks! It wasn't just a difference in the power of the attacks, but also in the Impact of the concentrated willpower!
Now that he has mastered Conqueror's Haki Infusion, it means he will soon be able to close this gap, and may even have a chance to overtake him!
A Dog-Head Warship sailed on the turbulent sea, its hull relentlessly battered by snow-white waves, yet nothing could halt its progress.
"Haha, don't worry, I'll get there to provide support as quickly as possible!"
Wearing a dog-head hat, Garp confidently patted his chest and assured them.
"That's good, Kaido..."
"Hahahaha! That brat Atlas won't fall so easily. He's my most promising junior!"
Before Sengoku could finish speaking, Garp interrupted him with another burst of laughter.
As one of the Candidate Admiral, Atlas, even though he Kaido, would still be more than capable of stopping an Emperor of the Sea, especially with that kid's abnormal regenerative ability.
In these top-level battles, it often comes down to stamina and endurance, because even if there are differences in everyone's attacks, they won't be too significant, and it's normal for them to fight for several days and nights.
"Alright, Sengoku, you don't need to worry about that anymore. This time, let's prepare to imprison Kaido!"
After Garp finished speaking, he hung up the phone with a click and turned to give Bogard orders.
"Next, full speed ahead to G-5 base!!"
"Yes, Mr. Garp!"
Garp was also helpless. Kaido's Devil Fruit Ability made him quite mobile. Although he gathered his forces immediately and rushed from G-3 base to G-5 base, he still couldn't keep up with Kaido's speed.
It is several tens of kilometers away from the G-5 base.
A wall of flesh, composed of hundreds of News Coo, hovered silently in mid-air. Above the News Coo, Morgans held a telescope and watched the battle between Kaido and Atlas intently, his face filled with excitement.
"Hahaha, I knew it! I knew it! As long as that man was there, there would be Big News Morgans!"
Such a top-level battle scene, the friction between the two major powers on the high seas, will definitely greatly increase the sales of their World Economy News Paper. He has been paying attention to Atlas, the Navy Supernova that he noticed early on!
"As expected, compared to his previous battle with Crocodile, this man has undoubtedly grown significantly; he can now hold his own against Kaido!"
Morgans decided that after the battle, he would sneak up and give them both a huge close-up shot. He had even planned tomorrow's headlines—they were sure to Seaquake!
A monster in his early twenties has ascended to the top of the world with unparalleled strength. Even the Emperor of the Sea, Kaido, known as the King of the Beasts, has to avoid his sharp edge!
Chapter 198 Three Days
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Kaido, like an emotionless machine, wielded the Hassaikai again and again. Dark purple lightning roared continuously, and the air was filled with the smell of burning. Lightning and fire clashed, and flesh collided, staging the most primal form of combat.
Three days have passed, and Kaido still hasn't been able to defeat this young marine brat, which is making him lose face.
He is...
Kaido of the Beasts!
Kaido knew very well that the commotion he had caused this time was too great, and the Navy couldn't possibly remain inactive. He estimated that old man Garp would be arriving soon to provide support. Originally, he wanted to deal with Atlas quickly and then return to Onigashima at his leisure, but he didn't expect that this brat could fight him for so long.
With Armament Haki, strength, and Observation Haki, Kaido has no advantage left. Moreover, if it weren't for the fact that his Mythical Zoan Fruit grants him immense power, he would probably have suffered a great loss at the hands of this brat!
Moreover, Kaido was originally able to gain the upper hand by relying on his Conqueror's Haki Infusion technique.
However, seeing the black and red Inazuma that kept flashing on Atlas's fist, Kaido was also startled. Although it was still somewhat unreliable, its power was already not to be underestimated.
What surprised Kaido was that even though the battle had reached a fever pitch, this young Marine brat in front of him hadn't lost his form at all. On the contrary, he was full of energy, and every strike seemed capable of splitting rocks and overturning seas!
If it were just a matter of physical strength, it wouldn't be so bad, but the fact that the other person's wound was still rapidly sprouting new flesh was a constant reminder to Kaido.
This guy...
It possesses a much stronger self-healing ability than him!
After such a fierce battle, both of them had various wounds of different sizes on their bodies. In particular, their methods were not limited to one type. They could easily use lightning, fire, and elemental attacks. However, apart from his slightly tattered clothes, Atlas had no visible wounds!
On the other hand, Kaido's dragon scales were shattered and large patches of blood had congealed. Although he was still repairing himself at a considerable pace, various crisscrossing scars inevitably remained. The most serious damage was to his internal organs, with all his internal organs shifting to varying degrees!
Even though the dense scales provided Kaido with strong defense, Atlas's Armament Haki Internal Destruction skills were not to be underestimated. Even Kaido, who had Awakening his Mythical Zoan, couldn't help but spit out several mouthfuls of blood.
We can't let this drag on any longer...
Kaido isn't stupid. The Navy's top-tier combatants are definitely on their way. If he continues to be delayed, he'll probably be captured by the Navy again.
If a quick victory cannot be achieved, it is best to evacuate as soon as possible.
Thinking of this, Kaido was heartbroken. He took out a wine gourd with the word "" printed on it from behind and raised his head to drink. He wanted to defeat the navy brat in front of him with his strongest posture!
He is...
Kaido of the Beasts!!!
"Hahaha! Hahaha! Hohoho!!"
"Kid, hiccup--!!"
A flush quickly rose to his face, and with a satisfied burp, Kaido looked at Atlas with a slightly tipsy expression, laughing wildly, tears streaming from the corners of his eyes.
"..."
Atlas was bewildered, unsure whether the man was excited or sad, but his hands didn't stop moving for a second.
"One Sword Style..."
Atlas's right hand silently covered the Futsu-no-Mitama at his waist, Armament Haki covering it, veins bulging on his forearm, and he suddenly exerted force!
"Lightning Cutter!!"
A dazzling blade of light appeared, like an inverted Milky Way, its intense sharpness filling the entire space. A slash powerful enough to cut through gold and jade flew out, imbued with black and red Armament Haki!
"Hahaha! I'm getting more and more excited, hiccup--!!"
Kaido's expression grew increasingly excited, and he swung the Hassaikai in his hand with a thunderous roar, his Conqueror's Haki coating around him!
[Drunken Dragon Bagua!!]
"Drunk driving a gang of thieves..."
The Hassaikai were raised, causing the heavens and earth to lose their color, and the Seaquake spread outwards, as Kaido roared repeatedly.
"Attract Naraku!!!"
An attack even more ferocious than before arrived in an instant, unstoppable, instantly shattering the blood-red slash. Its momentum remained undiminished, sweeping towards Atlas like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves!
"The One Sword Style Secret Art..."
Seeing this, Atlas realized that there was no way to avoid it. His arm immediately swelled up, becoming even thicker than his arm in his War God Body form. The winding veins were clearly visible, and countless capillaries ruptured and then healed in an instant.
"Extreme: Blood-Red Skyline!!!"