The remaining members of the Holy Knights attempted to surround them, but the combined forces of Gaban, Sanji, and Zoro were like a red-hot knife cutting into butter, unstoppable.
One after another, the God's Knights were defeated, and the "immortality" Black Turn Domination became a joke in the face of Conqueror's Haki.
Gunko tried to retreat, her figure sweeping backward, but an extremely cold sword aura slashed from the side, freezing her entire body in solid ice.
Brook stood on the distant ruins, the tip of the Soul Solid gleaming coldly.
"Hehehe, my soul power works really well on this guy."
The Holy Knights were defeated one by one.
The children gradually awoke after Gaban subdued the Saint Killingham.
Of those present, only Shamrock, the leader of the Holy Knights, was nowhere to be seen.
Gaban glanced around, his brow furrowing slightly. "That man is more dangerous than the others."
Luffy punched a giant nightmare away and turned to look at Gaban.
His Gear Fifth was still in effect, and his white hair shone like a flag in the flames.
"Grandpa, who exactly are you?"
Gaban smiled, "You'll know after this battle."
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On the deck of the Ark Maxim, Roy's eyes never opened.
His Observation Haki had spread throughout Elbaf, and every battle, every outbreak, and every change in the aura of a powerful figure was clearly visible to him.
Luffy activated Gear Fifth and confronted Loki, Loki collapsed; Gaban emerged from the fire and, together with the giants and the Straw Hat crew, defeated the "immortal" Holy Knights.
He tapped his fingers lightly on his knee.
"Soon."
Tesoro stood behind him, taking off his gold-rimmed glasses, wiping them, putting them back on, and wiping them again.
Hearing Roy's words, he couldn't help but ask:
"Boss, what are we waiting for?"
"We'll enter the arena when the battle begins in our mouths," Roy said.
"Boss, aren't you having too much faith in Straw Hat Boy?" Tesoro said with a wry smile.
Roy finally opened his eyes.
He gazed at the island shrouded in flames and black smoke on the distant horizon, a faint glint of light flashing in his eyes.
"I have confidence in him. You know how fast this kid's strength has increased since the Wano Country war, and besides, we're here to back him up!"
Tesoro remained silent.
Meanwhile, in the center of Elbaf village, five figures were rushing over and instantly surrounded Luffy and his crew.
" Straw Hat Luffy--!"
Saint Warcury's voice was like a resounding bell, its sound waves causing the surrounding area to tremble.
Luffy stopped, his hair swaying gently in the heat.
"Oh, it's you guys! You're the ones who did all this!"
"Old men, you've come at the perfect time."
Luffy gritted his teeth, his expression furious.
"I'll beat you all to a pulp today."
Saint Warcury's face darkened.
You don't have that chance.
As they spoke, the Five Elders appeared one after another around Luffy.
Five figures, each exuding a distinct yet equally terrifying aura.
Luffy stood in the middle of the five, Gear Fifth activated, and Conqueror's Haki Inazuma out in all directions like a torrent.
Gaban pulled out his gourd of wine from his pocket, took a swig, and glanced at the sky.
"Kids, watch closely."
He said.
"Tonight, the real battle begins."
Luffy his foot, and his white figure flashed like Inazuma among the Five Elders.
His body sometimes stretched out, sometimes flattened, and sometimes spread out like a large net.
As Saint Garling's iron fist came crashing down, Luffy neither dodged nor evaded. Instead, he tucked his stomach back, folding his entire body in half, and the force of the punch grazed his belly.
His legs, propelled by the wind pressure, lashed out and struck Saint Warcury's waist like whips.
Saint Warcury was kicked and sent flying, crashing into two ancient trees that were thousands of years old.
Saint Nusjuro's Kitetsu drew a silver arc, attempting to cleave Luffy in two from shoulder to hip.
Luffy's body twisted into a pretzel shape in mid-air, and the blade only cut through the air.
As the force of the Kitetsu wore off, Luffy's fist came crashing down from another direction, slamming into Saint Nusjuro's face.
"Bang!"
Saint Nusjuro was blasted into the ground, sending dust flying dozens of meters high.
Luffy on the ground, laughing heartily, "Hehe! You old guys are so slow!"
Saint Garling's face was ashen, but his eyes blazed with murderous intent.
His figure disappeared, and when he reappeared, he was right behind Luffy, punching Luffy in the spine.
This punch carried all his power; black and red Conqueror's Haki Inazuma exploded on his fist, creating a sonic boom in the air.
Luffy was blasted away, his body smashing through three stone walls like a white cannonball.
But he got up again.
"Ouch, that hurts!"
Luffy covered his face, but his voice still carried a hint of laughter.
"But it can still move!"
"Is this Nika?"
Saint Warcury walked back from afar, dust settling from his clothes.
"If that's all there is to it, you're dead today."
"Hehe! Then give it a try!"
Luffy wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and resumed his fighting stance.
The Five Elders ' encirclement began to tighten.
They approached from five directions simultaneously, the power of the Black Turn Domination surging within them, black mist and Inazuma intertwined, the oppressive feeling like a mountain about to collapse.
Luffy's smile vanished, and his breathing became noticeably rapid.
Just then, three slashes flew in from three directions simultaneously.
The first strike was a green blade of energy, wrapped in Ryuo and Demonic Aura, which slashed fiercely at Saint Nusjuro's Kitetsu, sending sparks flying.
The second strike was a black flame, wrapped in Conqueror's Haki Inazuma, which kicked Saint Warcury in the chest, sending him staggering back several steps.
The third strike was the most violent; a purplish-black, Conqueror's Haki Inazuma enveloped the fist and slammed into Saint Garling's fist.
The two Conqueror's Haki collided, and the shockwave blew away all the surrounding rubble, causing the ground to collapse by half a meter.
Zoro, Sanji, Gaban were all present.
Luffy's eyes lit up. "You guys are too slow!"
Sanji rolled his eyes in annoyance:
"Enough with the chit-chat! We've fought our way out of hordes of monsters!"
"Enough talk, let's deal with these five old bastards first."
Zoro gritted his teeth, holding three swords in front of him, surrounded by Demonic Aura.
Gaban stood at the very front, his bare feet treading on the scorched earth. His cloudy eyes swept over the Five Elders, finally settling on Saint Garling's face.
" Garling," he suddenly spoke, his tone flat and indifferent, "I've come to meet you!"
Saint Garling's face was grim.
He didn't answer, but suddenly sprang up, his long sword wrapped in black and red Inazuma, and slammed towards Gaban's face.
"Damn mortals!"
"Heh heh! Still as arrogant as ever! Disgusting!"
Gaban brandished his double axes and charged forward fiercely.
"Clang--!"
Gaban's overwhelming strength forced Saint Garling to stagger back several steps, his face turning extremely grim.
At the same moment, far away at the top of the Red Line.
Mary Geoise, among the Flower Room.