Big Mom: Fox, Let's Settle This in One Move!
Bang!
After the loud bang, Katakuri's Armament Haki shattered instantly. He was struck by the immense force and sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the broken wall. He spat out a mouthful of blood and immediately lost consciousness.
Silence fell over the entire area once again. The few survivors stared at the towering sandstone giant, their eyes filled with awe. Even the Big Mom's smile froze for a moment.
However, she quickly regained her seemingly gentle demeanor and grinned again.
However, the apprehension in her eyes was even greater.
This is the true power of the Fox of Shadow Garden!
If the Fox were to get serious, a single strike of Conqueror's Coating would be enough to easily defeat Katakuri!
Even she couldn't have achieved that level of skill!
Looking at the unconscious Katakuri, the Big Mom burst into laughter. "Amazing, truly amazing, Mr. Fox, you are indeed a rare peak powerhouse on the sea!"
With that kind of strength, even the Marine Garp the Hero might not be able to defeat you!
As soon as he finished speaking, the remaining sober crowd quickly echoed his sentiments, with the Six Kings of the Underworld fawningly saying, "Mr. Fox is incredibly powerful; he's definitely a top-tier expert on the high seas!"
"As expected of a member of the Shadow Garden's leadership, this level of strength is absolutely monstrous!"
The remaining members of the Charlotte Family nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with awe as they looked at the Fox.
Despite being praised by everyone, the Fox remained indifferent.
He slowly retracted his sandstone giant form, then raised his eyes, coldly staring at the Big Mom, and provocatively said, "Big Mom, since you praise me so much, then I have a request."
I also want to fight one of the legendary Four Emperors, and I'd love to see just how powerful the supposedly impenetrable Iron Balloon really is.
These words were like ice water, instantly extinguishing the noisy atmosphere in the room.
The previously lively atmosphere suddenly froze, as if the air itself had solidified.
The Big Mom's smile vanished instantly, her face tightened, and her eyes widened as she glared fiercely at the Fox.
Undoubtedly, this is the Fox's response to "just making him and Katakuri perform".
Similarly, this is an undisguised provocation against Big Mom!
In the past, Big Mom's fierce gaze was enough to terrify countless pirates, but when it fell on the Fox, it was like a stone sinking into the sea.
The Fox remained indifferent, calmly meeting the Big Mom's gaze without the slightest fear.
It's as if if the Big Mom makes a move, he will not hesitate to confront her head-on and tear off all pretense of civility!
The Big Mom stared intently at the Fox for a moment, then finally accepted reality.
She had no confidence in defeating the Fox; if she were to go all out in a battle, it would be a losing proposition.
She took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, and forced an awkward smile. Her tone softened as she said, "Mommy, Mommy, Mr. Fox is indeed very bold. Of course, we can have a match!"
However, in order not to damage the harmony between Shadow Garden and Big Mom Pirates, let's stop here and have a one-hit wonder, to decide the winner in one move, how about it?"
The reason she decided to win in one move was because the Big Mom had a much bigger plan in mind.
As a towering Hulk, she possesses a terrifying technique called Elbaph Spear - Ikoku Sovereignty.
This move was modified from the Giants's Hakoku Sovereignty techniques; it was extremely physically demanding, yet also outrageously powerful.
An ordinary giant can wield Hakoku Sovereignty, enough to raze a small country to the ground.
Even though the Ikoku Sovereignty is slightly weaker than the Hakoku Sovereignty, when it is unleashed by Four Emperors who stands at the top of the sea, its destructive power is enough to shatter an island.
The Fox may be powerful, but he may not have the explosive power to surpass that of the Ikoku Sovereignty.
As long as the rule of deciding the outcome in one decisive move is established, she will fully unleash the power of the Ikoku Sovereignty and launch a head-on attack on the Fox, giving her the confidence to gain the upper hand.
She stared intently at the Fox, waiting for Fox decision.
If the Fox disagrees with the challenge, she will immediately mock the Fox for lacking courage and refuse the contest.
But if the Fox agrees, that would be even better.
By using the Ikoku Sovereignty to outdo the Fox, they can leverage the reputation of the Shadow Garden to further enhance their own name and, by riding on the Shadow Garden's coattails, solidify the Totto Land's position in the New World.
At this moment, the atmosphere at the tea party became even more serious, with everyone staring intently at the Fox, awaiting his reply.
Without the slightest hesitation, the Fox's tone was calm yet carried an undeniable resolve. "Fine, let's settle this with one move."
A sly smile immediately flashed across the Big Mom's eyes; her scheme had finally succeeded.
That's exactly what she was waiting for. If the Fox agreed to fight with only one move, she was confident she could gain the upper hand.
This would also allow her to establish her authority and let the entire New World know that she, Charlotte Linlin, is still the Empress standing at the very top of the sea.
After Katakuri was helped away and treated by his sister, the two immediately ended the tea party, which had long since turned sour, and leaped off the cliff, heading straight for a deserted island near Totto Land.
Even if it were just a single clash, with their terrifying combat power at the level of two sea emperors, the aftershocks would be enough to easily tear half an island apart.
If the battle were to take place on Whole Cake Island, the entire Totto Land would be reduced to ruins in an instant.
To avoid affecting everyone present, staying away from Whole Cake Island is the safest option.
The two moved with incredible speed, and in the blink of an eye, they found themselves on a deserted island.
A sudden howl arose over the deserted island, and dark clouds gathered at a visible speed.
Ivan and Big Mom faced off from a distance of hundreds of meters, yet they resembled two volcanoes about to erupt, their auras constantly escalating and colliding. Beside each of them, Conqueror's Haki erupted, and black and red Inazuma exploded wildly between them, emitting ear-piercing roars.
Soon, the entire Sky Manipulation seemed to be torn in two by this terrifying force.
The Big Mom's expression turned serious, and all traces of her previous politeness vanished.
She gripped the Emperor's Sword, Broken Blade, tightly with her five fingers, and the pitch-black blade was instantly enveloped in a dense array of Conqueror's Haki Inazuma.
Her muscles tensed, the ground beneath her feet cracked open, and all her strength converged and poured into the blade.
She wanted to unleash her most destructive power in this single move.
"Elbaph Spear - Ikoku Sovereignty!"
A roar shook the heavens, and a terrifying aura capable of tearing the ocean apart erupted instantly.
The air was forcibly compressed, forming a visible shockwave that crashed down on Ivan, as if to wipe him and the entire island away.
Ivan felt the overwhelming pressure, his hair stood on end, and his eyes suddenly sharpened, no longer holding back.
His mind High-Speed Calculation, with countless power trajectories rapidly flowing through his consciousness.
The earth trembled violently around him, and hard rocks converged on him, enveloping his body.
Soon, he transformed into a towering sandstone giant, ten meters tall.
He gripped a greatsword made of rock in one hand, its blade shimmering with Black Flash and Conqueror's Haki Coating. He unleashed his most powerful strength to counter Big Mom's devastating attack!