Zoro's expression changed drastically. As their eyes met, that terrifying pressure swept over him once again.
That peculiar pressure was impossible to put into words. Simply facing the man made his entire body tremble.
Even mustering the courage to attack took an enormous effort.
Whoom!
River moved, stirring up dust across the floor.
In an instant, he sprang in front of Zoro with unbelievable speed, clenched his right hand, and swung his fist down.
"So fast!"
Zoro's pupils contracted. He barely had time to bring all three swords in front of him to block the punch.
This time, he didn't even draw his sword!
But the pressure is even greater than when he used that branch!
Is this guy getting serious?
A string of thoughts flashed through Zoro's mind, sending a chill across his scalp.
Bam!
A dull impact rang out. Zoro was sent flying, smashing through a row of chairs as well.
"Moss Head!"
"Zoro!"
Sanji and Luffy, who had just pulled his head out of the floor, both shouted.
"You're far too weak!"
"What a disappointment."
"You've made such a name for yourselves in this world, yet this is all the strength you have."
River spoke calmly, his imposing aura rising.
He merely stood there, yet everyone trembled from head to toe.
"You no longer have the right to go any farther!"
"Pirates!"
Suddenly, River's eyes widened fiercely.
Whoom!
Conqueror's Haki swept outward. Cracks appeared in the walls, and the entire Straw Hat crew trembled in fear.
"With Haki like that, just who is this Marine?"
Giant spoke in a grave voice, then looked at the old man in front of him.
"And aren't you going to do anything, old man? You seem to know that Straw Hat boy."
Rayleigh's gaze was solemn. He sighed softly. "I really