"I'm out of strength."
Kaido realized he was only standing there on bodily instinct-or rather, because his skeleton was locked in place.
"Looks like a real Admiral is much stronger than a candidate. That Black Tanuki had too many weaknesses."
Shane was still joking, calmly analyzing his previous opponent, which undoubtedly soured Sengoku's mood even further.
His all-out strike had actually been blocked by two apprentice pirates he had once thought nothing of.
That strike was nothing to scoff at. Even the Golden Lion would have had his hands full defending against it.
Ultimately, his opponents had grown stronger!
They had also honed their coordination in battle, allowing them to create this combined technique.
It was more than a sweeping, powerful attack-the collision had outright obliterated the battlefield!
"That Garp was right."
"Sometimes, the most detestable thing about villains is that they believe everything they do is right and never admit their mistakes."
"Instead, that gives rise to a powerful will."
"Breaking you is simple, too. All it takes is utterly defeating you with absolute strength."
"There are plenty of pirates like you who talk big before losing, then never recover from a single defeat."
Sengoku breathed as he strode toward them with steady steps.
It was exactly like Kaido after facing the Supernovas' combined assault on Onigashima. Despite having expended enormous stamina, he remained imposing.
Enough to beat everyone present to death with his fists!
"You really are an Admiral. You can still walk after all that."
Shane raised his eyes toward Sengoku.
"Sorry, but I wasn't planning to sit here and die."
"Cause-and-Effect Retribution: Asura Path!"
His flagging body rapidly strengthened, and a sharp light burst from Shane's eyes!
Was this terminal lucidity?
Or did he truly have the strength to fight again?
Even Kaido beside him was