The Moby Dick was about to dock, Whitebeard stood at the bow, grinning at Her Kazi.
His captains were also ready for battle, just waiting for their Pops's order to charge out.
" Edward Newgate, an eye for an eye, why don't you try taking one of my moves?"
Kazu's Muramasa was already imbued with Conqueror's Haki, and milky-white spatial energy covered the blade; he was just waiting for the Whitebeard Pirates to arrive.
Kazu spread his legs and slowly squatted down, assuming a drawing-sword stance.
" Conqueror's Coating - Sky-Splitting Battō Slash!"
Accompanied by black and red Inazuma and a terrifying, sharp sword intent, a white slash flew rapidly toward the Whitebeard Pirates.
"If you want to attack Pops, you'll have to get past me first!"
The speaker was none other than Diamond Jozu, the 3rd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Jozu ate the Glitter-Glitter Fruit, which allows his entire body to transform into incredibly hard diamonds, giving him astonishing defensive capabilities.
With a leap, he stood in front of everyone, his body covered in diamonds and Armament Haki. Facing Kazu's ferocious attack, he planned to take it head-on with his body.
Bang!
The slash struck in front of Jozu, creating a clash, and the heavy force took him by surprise.
Why is this guy's slashing force even heavier than Pops's? Is this some kind of joke?
The Conqueror's Haki unleashed its violent power, but that wasn't all. What truly devastated Jozu was that a mysterious force could penetrate his defenses and directly pierce his flesh.
This feeling is like...
It was like diamonds shining over the surface of his body.
Jozu had never fought Kazu before and was unaware that this was the effect of spatial power.
He felt that the more he resisted, the more this force penetrated.
Even after the breach is created, sword intent and Conqueror's Haki will seep into his body along with this power, causing him immense suffering.
Pfft~
Jozu could no longer hold on. Kazu's slash finally broke through his defense in the instant he relaxed, leaving a wound on his chest and sending him flying to the stern of the ship.
"Let me!"
Whitebeard had originally wanted to enjoy the feeling of being protected by his son.
It's like a son growing up and having to protect his father from the wind and rain.
Although he was proud his whole life, this feeling, akin to kinship, made him very content.
However, the feeling of being moved came quickly and went just as fast; he hadn't expected that Jozu would be suddenly knocked away.
There was no time to think further. Even his strongest son couldn't withstand the attack, so it would be pointless for the other sons to go up against it. He had to take action himself.
Whitebeard's Conqueror's Haki coating around the blade of Murakumogiri, which was also accompanied by a white ball of light.
With a roar, he slashed directly at Kazu's attack.
Boom!!
With a deafening roar, the clouds in the sky were cleaved in two, the sky darkened, and a terrifying aura enveloped the battlefield, creating a sense of oppression.
The ground of Crushed Stone Island was already fractured, and now it was shattered into pieces. The surrounding sea also stopped flowing. The moment the Space-Space Fruit and the Tremor-Tremor Fruit met was a disaster for the surrounding environment.
"This is outrageous! Is this even a human's power?"
"This father and son are simply ruthless; they're leaving no one with a way to survive."
"Go Kazu Kaz!!"
"Honey!!"
" Kazu."
A smile playing on my lips... (Yes, that's me, Oulait.)
Seeing this scene, Oulait's fighting spirit was also raised to its peak, and he couldn't wait to fight Whitebeard.
However, he knew that Whitebeard was Kazu's opponent and wouldn't let him make a move.
He then turned his attention to Vista, the captain of the 5th Division, who was standing to the side.
He is the greatest swordsman in the Whitebeard Pirates, renowned throughout the world for his swordsmanship, and is the perfect opponent for him.
Kazu and Whitebeard were still locked in a fierce battle, and they were both thoroughly enjoying the thrill of facing such a formidable opponent.
After a single exchange, the two were evenly matched, each taking a step back, their eyes locked.
"Hey, Kazu, I have a question for you, consider it payment for my challenge."
"Go ahead and ask."
Kazu didn't hesitate; he also wanted to see what Whitebeard had to ask.
"What is your relationship with Her Navia?"
After asking that question, Whitebeard's nervousness had reached its peak.
Although all the clues pointed to the other party as his son, he still wanted to hear a definitive answer from Kazu.
" Her Navia, she's my mother, isn't that obvious from her name?"
"Child..."
Having received the correct answer, Whitebeard could no longer contain his emotions and took a few steps forward to extend his large hand.
"Stop. I know you're my father; my mother has already told me. But we should reminisce after I've fulfilled my mother's last wish."
"What?"
"Last wish? Navia is gone?"
Whitebeard never imagined that Navia, who had given birth to such an outstanding son and raised him with such hardship, would have already passed away.
For a moment, I felt a pang of self-reproach.
Although I wanted to protect her, my intentions were good.
However, judging from Navia's stubborn personality, she ultimately suffered a lot.