Even CP0 has been cut?
The expressions of those present changed involuntarily.
Even Whitebeard was no exception.
As a naval officer, he actually turned his sword against the World Government's top intelligence organization.
It's still alive and well here.
It's definitely a form of strength.
"Haha, kid, you really are different."
The Whitebeard laughed loudly.
"But now that you've seen him, you're not really planning to kill me, are you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Marco and the others all stared at Bai Yu.
This is their king.
If Bai Yu really did speak, he would directly knock out the Whitebeard.
This is probably a slap in their face.
For a moment, the vast deck fell into an inexplicable, deathly silence.
The heart of Yamakaji and Gion seems to be gripped tightly by an invisible hand.
This is a heart-pounding game!
"Hehe, Pops, leave this to me!"
Ace lifted the brim of his hat and stepped out from the crowd.
"Last time, I lost to you, but this time it won't be so easy."
You want to fight me?
Bai Yu smiled bloodthirstily.
"Alright, let's see if your strength has improved!"
After saying these words, Bai Yu's figure flickered and vanished into thin air.
They reappeared on a deserted island.
" Ace, be careful. This is your first battle representing the Whitebeard Pirates. Don't go easy on him just because he's your sworn brother."
Diamond Jozu spoke first.
"Haha, you guys don't even know, Ace, who caught the Pops's eye, possesses fighting strength comparable to Shichibukai."
" With Three Types of Haki combined with Logia Devil Fruit ability, he'd be a top-tier power even in the New World!"
"The next battle will likely put the navy kids in a tough spot."
"..."
The scene immediately erupted in excitement.
This lively atmosphere suited their wishes perfectly.
Most importantly, Bai Yu's audacity in Whitebeard was a disgrace to these captains.
If we can make Bai Yu suffer a bit through Ace's intervention.
This really boosted the prestige of the Whitebeard Pirates.
" Atmos, what's wrong?"
Marco looked at Atmos beside him, frowned, and asked.
Are you worried that Ace will lose?
"Don't worry, you were careless the first time you fought that brat, that's why you lost."
"However, Ace has already fought him many times. With everyone mentally prepared, the question of who is stronger will likely be decided in a one-on-one fight. You don't need to worry too much."
Atmos opened his mouth, but swallowed back the words that were about to come out.
Faced with Marco's words of comfort, all one can do now is pray that everything goes well.
However, his intuition constantly told him that the Marine Fourth Admiral in front of him was not as simple as he appeared.
Standing at a distance, Teach, who had suffered two consecutive losses, also showed a hint of urgency on his face.
He had originally planned to use Ace to kill someone else.
Now his wishful thinking has failed.
If we can find an opportunity to strike in the upcoming battle.
It might not be a bad thing.
"Brother, it seems you're still eager to lose."
Ace lifted the brim of his hat and smiled.
"However, since you want to test my strength, I'd also like to use you as a whetstone!"
"I hope you won't let me down."
Bang!
Flames erupted instantly from beneath Ace's feet.
He shot through the sky like a cannonball, appearing before Bai Yu a step ahead.
With raging flames surging from his right hand, he struck Bai Yu with immense force.
Boom!
The raging flames erupted like a giant wave crashing back.
It instantly swallowed everything within a radius of a hundred meters.
Having landed a successful blow, the members of the Whitebeard Pirates all showed a hint of joy.
However, before anyone could react, they were engulfed in the blazing flames.
A right hand enveloped in golden light pierced straight through.
A hand gripped Ace's wrist.
Endless golden light exploded like thunder.
The flames enveloping Bai Yu were directly blasted away.
Under the immense shockwave, the materialized Spiritual Pressure transformed into a golden skull that enveloped Bai Yu.
At the same time, a bloodthirsty smile appeared on Bai Yu's face, and the Demon Sword Murasame in his hand burst out with dazzling golden light, slashing out directly at him.
Boom!
Ace's expression changed drastically, and the dagger at his waist was instantly drawn to Guard attack.
Bang!
The massive impact caused Ace to feel a sharp pain in his hand.
He was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing headfirst into a rock a hundred meters away.
The seemingly indestructible rock was torn apart in an instant, like a spider web.
Ace didn't have time to think, and quickly activated his Observation Haki to its maximum.
At the same time, the Devil Fruit Elemental Transformation suddenly unfolded, transforming into a large area of flames, which then reformed into a body dozens of meters to the left.
Ace had initially thought that his Fire Fist attack would at least suppress Bai Yu somewhat.
Let him gain a slight advantage, then make your move again.
I never imagined it; I was being far too naive.
This first attack not only failed to shake Bai Yu, but also sent him flying in an instant.
This made Ace realize that it wasn't just him who had become stronger.
Bai Yu, standing before us, was no exception.
It was for this reason that Ace decided to create some distance before making any further plans.
Whoosh!
The sound of something cutting through the air reached Ace first.
Looking at Bai Yu, who seemed to appear in a flash and anticipate the enemy's moves.
Under the perception of Observation Haki, it actually arrived at the place he wanted to go before him.
This scene made Ace feel as if his thoughts had been seen through.
Seeing the bloodthirsty smile so close to him, Ace didn't have time to think. He frantically pushed his Armament Haki to its limit.
The dagger gripped tightly in his hand was used to Guard the endless raging flames.
" Sword Pressure!"
A massive golden Sword Pressure, tens of meters long, crashed down with a deafening roar as Bai Yu slashed at it.
Boom!
With a single strike, endless flames exploded like fireworks.
Amidst the surging waves of air, a golden blade of energy, tens of meters long, appeared.
It instantly shattered the ground, which stretched for hundreds of meters on the deserted island.
Amidst the swirling sand and dust, the sky was swept upwards.
A faint Kakkō pierced through it.
Finally, several hundred meters away, Ace appeared, his clothes torn and clearly wounded.
The sudden outburst shocked everyone.
Especially Atmos, whose eyes were now wide open like bull's eyes, and whose breathing had become heavy.
He was all too familiar with everything before him.
If I'm not mistaken, the next blow will likely be the same one I've encountered.
Let it be the decisive move?
A jumble of thoughts flashed through Atmos's mind. Before he could think any further, he the Roar out in a panic.
" Ace, be careful! This guy's attacks are as swift as lightning!"