The three emperors surrounded the ' Eye of the Abyss ' sea area from three directions.
To the north, the Whitebeard Pirates.
To the south, the Big Mom Pirates.
To the east, the Golden Lion Flying Pirates.
To the west lies the Ark Maxim, and behind it stretches the boundless sea.
Further afield, hundreds of small and medium-sized pirate ships were rushing towards them.
They stopped some distance away, forming a larger semi-encirclement, neither daring to approach nor reluctant to leave.
On those ships, pirate flags fluttered in the wind—the flags of the Shichibukai, the flags of the Underworld, and the flags of those arrogant rookie pirates.
Everyone stared at the sea, at the golden ship, and at the short-haired blond man on board.
Greed, madness, desire, fear... countless emotions intertwined in the air.
Bullet stepped forward on the Ark Maxim.
His fists were clenched, his muscles were tense, and his eyes burned with a fierce fighting spirit.
"Three emperors... what a grand display!"
He grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth.
"Perfect. I've been wanting to test you old guys for a while now, just to see what you're really made of!"
boom--!!!
Conqueror's Haki erupts fiercely!
Dark red arcs of electricity crackled around Bullet, and his violent and domineering aura instantly swept across the entire sea!
at the same time--
Hawk Eyes moved too.
He stepped forward, and the Black Blade Yoru was slightly drawn from its sheath.
He did nothing, just stood there quietly, and his cold and sharp aura sent chills down the spines of countless people.
The Red Count, leaning on his cane, slowly stepped forward.
He still wore a faint smile, but his blood-red eyes were so intense that no one dared to look him in the eye.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Three bursts of Conqueror's Haki were released simultaneously!
Dark red arcs of electricity crackled wildly in the air, and the three auras intertwined, standing in opposition to the three emperors!
The sky darkened instantly.
The once clear sky was now covered with dark clouds, and lightning flashed through the clouds. The sea was churning violently, with waves tens of meters high rising up.
On the small and medium-sized pirate ships in the distance, countless people collapsed to the ground.
"What... what is this?!"
" Conqueror's Haki! Three Conqueror's Haki!"
"What are they trying to do?! Are they going to start a war against the three emperors?!"
Some people couldn't hold on any longer, their eyes rolled back, and they fainted. Their bodies plunged from the boat into the sea, splashing around like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
Those who managed to hold on were also pale-faced, clinging tightly to the ship's railing, terrified of falling overboard.
Further away, in the Underworld fleet, Giberson lowered his binoculars, his face grave.
"Those three guys... they're monsters."
Umit said coldly, "It's not too late to withdraw now."
Giberson paused for a second, then shook his head.
"It's too late. We must get the Pure Gold."
On the battlefield, the clash of the six Conqueror's Haki made the atmosphere extremely tense.
At that very moment--
"Giggle giggle giggle!!!"
A burst of wild laughter broke the deadlock.
Kaido stepped forward and stood beside Roy. He tilted his head back and gulped down a large mouthful of wine, then stomped his foot.
boom!!!
The deck beneath his feet shattered inch by inch, his body began to swell, blue scales appeared on his skin, two horns sprouted from his head, and dragon whiskers grew from his mouth—
Half-dragon form!
That violent aura, like a prehistoric beast, instantly joined the battle!
" Linlin!" Kaido grinned, revealing a mouthful of fangs. " Roy is Kaido ally! If you want to touch him, you'll have to ask me first!"
He raised the Hassaikai and pointed them directly at Big Mom.
Big Mom's expression changed. " Kaido! Are you insane?!"
Kaido: "Crazy? I'm perfectly sober!"
Whitebeard glanced at the group surrounding Roy, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
Bullet, Hawk Eyes, Red Count, Kaido.
Four monsters stood on the same side.
He laughed heartily.
"Interesting. Very interesting."
He gripped his naginata tightly, and a white aura began to gather on the blade—the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit had begun to activate.
" Roy, your lineup is getting more and more frightening."
Roy looked at him, a faint smile playing on his lips.
He met the gazes of the three emperors and slowly spoke:
"Gentlemen, do you want Pure Gold?"
He paused, then raised his right hand and pointed to the sea below.
"Then we'll have to see if you have the capability to bring it up from the seabed."
As soon as the words fell—
Telekinesis Domain, instantly unfolded!
An invisible Telekinesis enveloped his entire body, and Roy transformed into a golden streak of light, plunging towards the sea!
Roy moved!
Almost at the same instant he swooped down, the three emperors attacked simultaneously!
"Don't even think about it!!!"
Big Mom was the first to react. Her eyes widened in anger, Napoleon above her head instantly transformed into a giant sword, falling into her hand.
" Elbaph Spear - Ikoku!"
A massive slash, carrying earth-shattering power, hurtled towards Roy's back!
Almost simultaneously--
The Golden Lion waved his hands, activating the Float-Float Fruit.
"Stop right there!"
A floating Sky Island suddenly plummeted from the sky like a meteorite, crashing violently towards the direction Roy was diving!
That island, several kilometers in diameter, blotted out the sky!
Whitebeard remained silent.
He simply gripped his naginata tightly and unleashed the full power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
On the blade, the white sphere of light grew larger and brighter, radiating a chilling aura.
A single slash!
boom!!!
A shockwave carrying terrifying force swept towards Roy! Space itself distorted wherever it passed!
The three emperors attacked simultaneously!
That terrifying power made the entire sea boil!
Even from dozens of nautical miles away, the pirate ships in the distance exuded a suffocating sense of oppression.
"Run! Run!!!"
Someone screamed and desperately turned the boat around.
But many more people were stunned, staring blankly at the island that had fallen from the sky.
That slash that cleaved the sea, that shockwave that distorted space—
"It's over... it's all over..."
In the Underworld fleet, Big News Morgans forgot to flap his wings, staring blankly at the scene.
"This... is this the power of a king?"
Giberson was deathly pale, and his hand holding the binoculars was trembling.
He knew the three emperors were strong, but he never imagined they were this strong!
This kind of power is simply beyond human resistance!
However--
Just as the attack was about to hit Roy, three figures suddenly vanished from the Ark Maxim!
Bullet!
Hawk Eyes!
Kaido!
"Want to mess with our captain? You'll have to get past me Bullet, first!!!"
Bullet roared, and his humanoid beast form expanded once more!
His entire body was instantly enveloped in jet-black Armament Haki, making him resemble a black demon god!
He pushed off the deck with both legs, and shot out like a cannonball, instantly appearing beside Roy!
Facing Whitebeard's shockwave, which carried a powerful concussion force—
He clenched his right fist and threw a punch!
boom--!!!
The force of the punch and the shockwave collided head-on!
A terrifying shockwave emanated from the two of them and spread outwards rapidly!
The sea exploded! Towering waves rose hundreds of meters high!
Bullet's body sank slightly, the air beneath his feet seemed to distort, but he gritted his teeth and managed to withstand the blow!
" Whitebeard!!!" he roared, "That's it?!"
A flicker of surprise crossed Whitebeard's eyes, followed by a hearty laugh.
" Bullet! It seems your strength has increased quite a bit over the years!"
He gripped the naginata tightly once more, pointing it directly at Bullet.
"Then let this old man have a go at you!"