Bang bang bang...
The artillery fire continued relentlessly, and the sea around the Isel was filled with towering waves and billowing smoke.
"Brother, I'll handle that smart-talking brat and that fighter..."
I'm going to tear that guy's mouth apart with my own hands...
After saying that, Cracker jumped onto the nearby warship without waiting for Katakuri's consent and drove them toward the Isel.
" Cracker ~ What a reckless and impulsive guy! You guys get over there right now, his strength isn't enough to handle the enemy's full force..."
Katakuri tried to stop him, but the other man had already boarded the nearby warship and rushed over. No matter how much he called out to him, it was no use. So Katakuri had no choice but to order his subordinates to follow him so that he wouldn't be bullied.
Yes~
Upon receiving the order, the Chess Soldiers, along with the flagship belonging exclusively to BIGMOM, accelerated to catch up with Cracker's pace and charged forward.
"Hahaha, you've come at the right time! Get ready for battle, my men!"
Luo Chen watched as the Charlotte Family's key members sped towards them without a trace of panic on his face. Filled with pride, he shouted to his companions.
" Phil, George Cracker Sweet Commander in your hands. I'll face Katakuri. Catherine, you stay on the Isel and be ready for battle at any time."
"Um!!"
After explaining the general arrangements to them, Luo Chen activated his Shura Fruit ability, sprouting a pair of dark red wings from his back. With a sudden flap, he charged forward at Extreme Speed.
"They're here. Continue bombarding their ships to keep them on their toes. I'll handle things here..."
"Okay, brother..."
"Learn!!"
The other two hadn't followed yet, and responded to Sweet Commander Smoothie and Snack, who were commanding the outer battleships to bombard the enemy.
brush...
When Katakuri hung up the Den Den Mushi, Luo Chen had already arrived on their flagship and landed in front of Katakuri.
"Long time no see, Katakuri, the leader of the Four Sweet Commanders!!"
Luo Chen grinned and said with a smile.
"Hmph, Luo Chen, do you really intend to defy Charlotte's invitation and become our enemy?"
Katakuri wanted to confirm with him one last time.
"Hahaha, isn't this obvious? As you can see, the Luo Chen Pirates have officially declared war on the Four Emperors, Big Mom!!"
Luo Chen ignored the threatening tone and scoffed at their claim of being enemies with Charlotte. He then issued a challenge to them, breaking with the Four Emperors and challenging her for the throne.
"Hmph!! Stubborn to the end..."
Thump thump thump...
Katakuri snorted coldly, then pulled out his weapon Mogura, from his arm and attacked Luo Chen.
Clang!!
Ta-da-ta-da...
"Haha, you've come at the perfect time!!"
Luo Chen also drew the Rain Burial from his waist and charged towards Katakuri's battle halberd.
Clang!!
boom...
The sword and halberd clashed, producing a deafening roar, and an extremely powerful burst of energy blasted out in a circular pattern.
Click click...
Under the impact of this powerful force, the floor beneath their feet cracked inch by inch, with cracks spreading continuously and making a constant creaking sound, as if it might collapse completely at any moment.
"Come on, Katakuri, I'll show you that I'm no longer the greenhorn you've always suppressed..."
That's right, Luo Chen was referring to the last time, more than a month ago, when the two met for the first time. Luo Chen rejected his invitation, and that's when the two went head-to-head.
To outsiders, the two appeared evenly matched, but he, as the person involved, knew his own strength. To say they were evenly matched...
However, he was suppressed from beginning to end. Although he was able to barely hold his own thanks to the powerful regenerative ability of his Shura Fruit, he would definitely lose if the fight continued. Fortunately, Jack came to interfere and Phil came to their rescue, which allowed them to get rid of the enemy's relentless pursuit.
"Hmph... Since you've uttered such arrogant words, then let me see for myself just how much your strength has improved!!"
" Mochi... tentacles!!"
As he spoke, Katakuri used his battle halberd Mogura, to restrain Luo Chen, and a large number of white Mochi Tentacles emerged from his body and reached out to him.
"Don't even think about succeeding... Crimson Breath... Cloud Arrows!!"
Luo Chen naturally knew the other party's plan: to use the stickiness of the Mochi to stick to him and defeat him in one fell swoop. But how could he let him have his way? Before Katakuri could touch him, a Crimson Breath breath surged forth. Under his mental control, a powerful Blood Breath transformed into dozens of red feather arrows and shot towards Katakuri's white Mochi Tentacles.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
The red arrow collided with the white tentacle Mochi, and both instantly disintegrated, while the remaining arrows struck his chest.
"Snort..."
Katakuri snorted coldly, ignoring the incoming arrows. His Observation Haki had already been activated, allowing him to see a brief glimpse of the future, and he began to use his ability.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Arrows pierced through his body, leaving large, bowl-sized scars. The white Mochi transformed, and then the wounds were sealed, and he was restored to normal.
"If this is all you've got to become stronger, then you might as well surrender now, and I'll spare your life..."
"Hahaha, how could that be? It's just an appetizer. And now it's my turn to make my move..."
" Fu Cloud Slash!!"
Having said that, Luo Chen withdrew Rain Burial, and just as Katakuri's halberd was about to pierce his body, he flicked his wrist and swung his sword out.
Clang...
A wave of Flying Slash, as swift and ever-changing as floating clouds, surged towards him.
"Um!!"
Katakuri frowned, immediately seeing through Luo Chen's intention. If he didn't personally take the hit, his ship would be sliced in two by Luo Chen's Flying Slash. Although he didn't care much about it, it was still his mother's vehicle, and he couldn't let it be destroyed at will. In just a second or two, Katakuri made his choice, gripping the handle of the Mogura and holding it upright in front of him to block the attack.
boom...
Sizzle sizzle sizzle!!
The Flying Slash crashed down, sending Katakuri flying a considerable distance. The tip of the halberd sliced a deep trench in the deck, breaking planks and sending splinters flying.
Bang!!
Katakuri finally came to a stop after crashing into the rear cabin wall.
"Lord Katakuri ~"
The Chess Soldiers, seeing him being sent flying by Luo Chen's attack, were all startled and ran towards him.
"Don't come any closer. This is a fight between him and me; no one else is allowed to interfere..."
Even if someone is weak and poses little threat to Luo Chen, he will not allow them to interfere, as it is both a matter of his dignity and a source of pride for Charlotte.
"Yes!!"
Upon hearing his order, the soldiers had no choice but to stop and watch this extraordinary battle unfold.
"You're very good. You seem to be on the verge of breaking through the shackles of a swordsman and entering the ranks of the strongest, but your skills have reached their limit..."
" Mochi Thrust!!"
After saying that, Katakuri's right hand transformed into a white, glutinous rice ball, enveloping the Mogura and spinning it at high speed, then slammed it towards him with tremendous penetrating force.
boom...
Luo Chen tilted his head, and the tip of the halberd grazed his face, carrying a violent Impact that shot out from the halberd and pierced the sea behind him. With a loud boom, a wave as large as the giant ship beneath them surged up, and seawater flooded the area.
"Hehehe, very good, very good, that's it! Let's fight to our hearts' content... Rising Dragon Slash!!"
Chant~
Dragon Roar's roar resounded, and a white dragon Flying Slash through the waves from beneath Luo Chen's sword, slashing towards Katakuri.
"It's just a mere wave- Flying Slash..."
Clang!!
Katakuri thrust his halberd into the ground, raised his right hand, which transformed into Mochi shape, enveloped in Armament Haki, and compressed itself into a rocket-like burst of fiery red Blaze, propelling it forward into the approaching Dragon Flying Slash.
boom...
The violent energy surged, and powerful gusts of air Charge in all directions. Some Chess Soldiers that had lost their Impact were thrown off the ship by the impact and fell into the sea.
boom...
The next instant, Katakuri's flaming Mochi arm, which flew out from his right hand, collided with and neutralized the dragon, causing the viscous Mochi liquid to fall and the Flying Slash wave to dissipate.