It was simply too incredible. If Katakuri had not trained his Observation Haki to such a profound level, he would not even have sensed the anomaly in that fleeting instant.
"Time Stop?"
King's gaze was just as grim, filled with disbelief as he stared fixedly at the figure a short distance ahead.
An attack that should have been guaranteed to hit had missed just like that under the influence of that bizarre power.
It was a real shame, but it was equally shocking, filling them with apprehension.
Time had always inspired awe, and it was beyond comprehension. Yet the man before them might actually control it.
"An unfathomable fellow. A real handful."
"Looks like we'll have to stay on our toes!"
Katakuri spoke in a low voice.
"No kidding. He's a terrifying monster a whole level above even our captain!"
Queen approached as well, speaking gravely.
The four figures gathered there represented the greatest fighting strength beneath the two captains, the Four Emperors. At that moment, they came together to form a team of supreme combat power.
And they had only one opponent.
Yet despite their numerical advantage, the pressure weighing on the four was unprecedented, even more terrifying than facing their own captains.
Whoooosh!
The wind grew more urgent as it swept past their bodies.
None of them moved. They focused entirely on the figure ahead, their expressions utterly grave.
Crack!
Suddenly, the crisp sound of popping joints rang out.
It was River. He tilted his neck from side to side while spreading and curling the fingers of both hands, gently loosening up.
"I can't afford to ignore you."
"A team like this is already a match for an Emperor-class great pirate!"
His voice carried both amusement and seriousness, signaling that River had finally grown serious.
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