Gadeko's wolf claws collided with Behrens's blinding Thunderous Fist.
Instantly, lightning flashed, and the surrounding tables and chairs were charred Kurozumi.
The moment Gadeko collided, he sensed the difference in strength between the two.
He then used all his strength and channeled it into his right arm.
However, the gap in strength cannot be bridged by simply brute force.
Seconds later, Behrens ' Thunderous Fist shattered his wolf claws and landed heavily on his face.
Swoosh~
Thump~
The other side of the tavern wall also suffered damage, with a large hole shaped like a wolf smashed into it by Gadeko.
The tavern owner, of course, didn't dare utter a word. It was true he had powerful backers, but the other side was the Blond Hair Pirates!
Even if their own backer comes in person, it's just another person coming to act subservient.
I'll be right back.
Behrens left behind a single sentence and then transformed into a bolt of lightning, passing directly through the hole in the wall and chasing after it.
On the other side, Gadeko crashed through the walls of five houses before collapsing to the ground.
The excruciating pain in his face drove him even more mad, but the severe injuries to his body prevented him from standing up for a moment.
"Damn it, that bastard is not only fast, but also incredibly strong. That kick was much harder than the one before."
If Behrens' first kick had been this powerful, Gadeko wouldn't have just bled a little from the corner of his mouth; he would probably be half-dead, just like he is now.
He didn't dare go back to settle scores with the other party, so he went straight back to his ship and fled at sea as soon as possible.
Gadeko was still cursing Behrens in his heart, and even though he was Zoan Devil Fruit User, he couldn't get up anytime soon.
Just then, a thunderous roar came from ahead, and the next second, Behrens appeared in front of Gadeko.
"I admit defeat to a strong opponent like you."
"Go ahead and do it."
Gadeko knew he wasn't going to make it today; as the saying goes, "He who walks by the river will eventually get his shoes wet."
Since there's no way to escape, I might as well be tough and die with some dignity.
"Since that's the case, then I'll grant your wish."
"Remember this, don't mess with the Blond Hair Pirates again in your next life."
" Raigo!"
A thick bolt of lightning descended from the sky, engulfing Gadeko's body.
With a scream, Gadeko was electrocuted and was charred inside and out; he was beyond dead.
Behrens looked at his palm, clenched his fist, and felt the power within his body.
This battle gave him a more direct understanding of just how powerful he truly was.
Previously, he had been unilaterally humiliated by Kazu, but now, with a different target, he actually defeated a great pirate with a bounty of over 100 million in just a few moves. This was something he wouldn't have dared to imagine two years ago.
During this time, he learned Haki, obtained a top-tier Logia Devil Fruit, and his physical skills improved significantly under Kazu's guidance, making him stronger in every aspect.
"It seems I can finally be of help to Captain Kazu."
"I now possess the power to protect my comrades."
"The days when we could only hide in our ships when we saw Marine Vice Admiral or Admiral are gone forever."
Behrens gazed intently in the direction of the Divine Dragon in the distance, a slight smile playing on his lips. He was now filled with anticipation for the adventures to come.
A crowd of onlookers had gathered, and some had even taken photos, but none of them got too close. The sudden thunderbolt had been quite a commotion, and while they were enjoying the spectacle, they couldn't afford to lose their lives.
After dealing with Gadeko, Behrens returned to the tavern and sat back down in his seat.
"You're pretty quick."
"However, next time something this fun happens, it'll be my turn to take action."
Carlmand's words made Behrens frown. He retorted, "That won't do. I earned this opportunity by winning rock-paper-scissors; it's not like it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance for each person."
"If you want to play around, then beat me in a rock-paper-scissors game first. You're a defeated opponent."
"What did you say? You arrogant Behrens, don't you know how to respect your seniors? I got on the ship before you."
"Tch, so what?"
"Don't you know how to care for the younger generation? You should give in to me, right, Drew?"
"Ah?"
Drew was enjoying watching the drama unfold, never expecting it to suddenly become his own problem.
That bastard Behrens, why bring him up out of the blue? You two can just argue about what's yours.
He's so weak right now, he just wants to stay in the background, quietly watch the show, what's wrong with that?
"Well, I think..."
Drew felt immense pressure being watched by Carlmand and Behrens.
If I say the wrong thing, when we get back to the Divine Dragon, they'll probably torture me to death under the pretext of training.
"Ahem, I think we should think about which restaurant we should go to tonight first. That's the most important thing right now."
Drew, quick-witted as ever, steered the conversation toward something that interested all three of them.
"Haha, that's true. I think we could go to that hot spring resort on the way tonight. On this hot day, it would be wonderful to soak in a hot spring with a girl in your arms."
Agreed!
Agreed!