Heading to Sky Island!

Luffy turned around abruptly, his gaze passing over the bushes, and immediately spotted Ivan standing in the center of the clearing.

His smile froze instantly, and his pupils contracted sharply.

But before he could fully react, Ivan's power had already reached its peak!

All the power within him was poised to be unleashed, converging at the top of the Yubashiri.

Immediately afterward, Ivan swung his sword forward with a fierce roar, "Elbaph Spear - Hakoku Sovereignty!"

The pent-up power exploded in an instant!

A terrifying Flying Slash roared out from the blade, sweeping across the sea ahead.

Wherever it passed, the sea was cleaved open by a bottomless chasm. Several enormous Sea Kings in the distance were cleaved in two by the force of its energy before they could even react, their blood staining the sea red.

The power of this attack was in no way inferior to that of Dorry and Brogy, and perhaps even surpassed it!

Upon witnessing this scene, Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji froze on the spot, their expressions completely frozen, leaving only utter shock.

Luffy's mouth gaped open, unable to utter a sound for a long time. His previous playful smile vanished without a trace, leaving only a look of utter disbelief.

His face showed disbelief.

Zoro's hand holding the sword trembled slightly, and a look of horror appeared in his eyes.

A year ago, he had witnessed Ivan's slashing attack; back then, he could only cut through a section of the sea.

But now, he can split the boundless sea in two, and even tear open the seabed with unfathomable ravines.

Ivan today is many times stronger than he was a year ago!

This is not merely powerful; it possesses a power capable of destroying the world!

Sanji's fingers, which were holding the cigarette, froze in mid-air, completely unaware that the cigarette had slipped from his fingers.

He thought back to his first meeting with Ivan, which was not a pleasant experience.

Thinking about it now, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

He was incredibly brave to provoke this monster!

After Ivan successfully unleashed Elbaph Spear: Hakoku Sovereignty, not only the Straw Hat Pirates, who had never seen the world before, but even Dorry and Brogy stared at Ivan with wide eyes, unable to believe their eyes.

This—what a terrifying talent!

I only watched it twice, and I succeeded on my first try!

Moreover, its power far exceeded their expectations. This slash, which easily tore through the sea, was indeed the true power of the Elbaph Spear - Hakoku Sovereignty!

Just as everyone was still reeling from the terrifying power of Elbaph Spear - Hakoku Sovereignty, Ivan's body suddenly trembled violently.

The next second, a thick mist of blood suddenly exploded from his body.

The force of the Hakoku Sovereignty's counterattack instantly tore through his skin and muscles, causing blood to gush out from countless wounds, sliding down his body and instantly staining the ground beneath his feet red.

Humans and giants are vastly different in size. When using the same Hakoku Sovereignty, Dorry and Brogy can distribute the devastating backlash evenly across their massive bodies.

But Ivan endured at least a hundred times more pressure and impact than they did!

The feeling was as if an entire towering mountain had crashed down on Ivan. Even though he had merged with the Man of Steel of the Homelander and his physical body was far beyond that of ordinary people, he was still severely injured by this irresistible force!

"Ivan!" Nami was so frightened by the scene that her face turned ashen, and she said in a trembling voice, "What's wrong with you? Don't scare me!"

In response to Nami's concern, Ivan shook his head slightly to indicate that he was fine.

Immediately afterwards, a faint white mist rose around him, and his incredible regenerative ability erupted once again.

The blood that had splattered in the air slowly flowed backward, the torn muscles stitched up rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the shattered skin gradually became smooth and even, without leaving a single scar.

In just a few breaths, he had completely recovered, as if the appearance of being seriously injured was just everyone's illusion.

Even Dorry, who was used to the formidable physiques of Giants, couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, "Wow—what an amazing regenerative ability!"

Brogy nodded repeatedly, his tone full of praise and amazement, "If one possesses such terrifying self-healing power, they are indeed qualified to wield the Elbaph Spear - Hakoku Sovereignty!"

Having exhausted his strength and recovered from his severe injuries, Ivan gently moved his neck and wrists, then turned to the two giants and thanked them, saying, "Thank you both for your generous teachings. Ivan will remember this kindness."

Then, he turned to the Straw Hat Pirates, who were still standing there in a daze, and said, "Straw Hat Pirates, since you're all here, come and drink and eat some meat."

Dorry and Brogy immediately burst into hearty laughter, patting their chests and shouting, "Good! Drinking is much more fun with more people!"

Luffy finally recovered from his shock. He scratched his head and looked at Ivan with a puzzled expression. "Hey, White Dove, aren't you going to catch us?"

Ivan smiled faintly, "What I uphold is Burning Justice, a justice that will never harm kind people."

Although you bear the name of pirates, you have never committed arson, murder, looting, or harmed the innocent. You have always pursued your dreams. I will not lay a hand on you.

Luffy immediately pointed at Smoker, indignant, and retorted loudly, "But that white-haired Marine clearly attacked us just now, chasing us around like crazy!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of mockery flashed in Ivan's eyes, and he said casually, "That was just to train you, and to see just how strong you really are."

"I see!" Luffy slapped his head, Satori.

However, unlike the clueless Luffy, Zoro and Sanji knew that soldiers were not as simple as they seemed.

Their lips twitched, their faces darkened, and they gritted their teeth, cursing inwardly.

This guy is as awful as ever!

They're clearly just playing a prank on someone, but they're making it sound so noble!

After fully mastering the Elbaph Spear Hakoku Sovereignty, Ivan bid farewell to Dorry and Brogy.

Although the two giants were reluctant to part with their friend, they understood that all good things must come to an end. They simply urged him that if he ever passed by the Little Garden again, he must come back for another drink. "Take care, strong human, if you have the chance in the future, you must come back for another cup."

"Don't worry, definitely!" Ivan nodded in acknowledgment, then turned and beckoned everyone to board the ship.

The Orange raised its sails and slowly sailed away from the beach, gradually leaving the pristine island behind the horizon.

Instead of turning back to the Rainbase or returning to Marine Headquarters, he ordered a direct turn into the waters near Alabasta.

Smoker had his doubts, but he didn't ask any further questions.

On the Orange, Ivan stood on the deck, gazing at the surging sea of clouds ahead, pondering his next move.

According to his calculations, the Knock Up Stream around Jaya Island are about to experience another major outburst in the near future.

That terrifying ocean current, capable of propelling ships ten thousand meters into the air, was the best route for him to reach the Sky Island.