Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

In a short period of time, legendary pirates like Shiki and Crocodile, who were known for their unruly ways, appeared one after another around Luffy, seemingly taking him as their leader.

Even the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates were greatly surprised by this scene.

"Ace's younger brother is already a very important person."

Marco the Phoenix landed on the railing next to Whitebeard, his blue fiery wings slowly folding, and he looked at Luffy with a solemn gaze.

Their original plan was to break through the naval defenses at all costs and rescue Ace.

But what I see before me is:

Ace has been rescued, and the Navy is in chaos.

All we need to do next is pick up Ace and retreat.

The root cause of all this was actually the younger brother of Ace, whom they had always thought was just a promising newcomer.

The white-bearded man looked at the man wearing a straw hat in the distance.

Monkey D. Luffy,

This child already possesses the bearing of an emperor!

Chapter 356 Old King? New Emperor! Luffy's Conqueror's Haki

Through the limited information relayed by Jinbe, Whitebeard learned the general situation of Impel Down.

I originally thought it was the result of luck, timing, and the combined efforts of everyone.

But now, seeing Luffy in person, I can clearly sense that powerful aura even from a great distance.

And the people who gathered around Luffy.

Whitebeard knew this was no fluke!

This situation is a result of absolute strength!

Just now, Luffy showed some hostility towards Whitebeard, and that terrifying aura swept over them.

That was the kind of probing aura that only exists between strong individuals of the same level.

Looking at Whitebeard in the distance, Luffy said, "I heard Ace wanted to put you on the throne of the Pirate King."

He paused, then continued, "In that case, we'll be competitors."

Competitors?

Rivalry between pirates is hardly a friendly relationship.

Is this a declaration of war?

The battle between the navy and the pirates unconsciously came to a halt.

The prisoners huddled together, tears streaming down their faces. At times like these, we must all unite and be kind to one another!

Hey!

Whitebeard slammed the Murakumogiri sword he was holding onto the deck with a heavy thud.

He looked Luffy up and down.

"Have you already set your sights on becoming the Pirate King?"

Whitebeard's voice deepened as he chuckled, "Interesting brat, I've heard your name from many people."

His gaze lingered for a moment on Luffy's straw hat, and a deeper smile spread across his face.

"What? Do you want to prove to me right now that you have the qualifications to spy on that location?"

"Ah, that's what I think."

Luffy nodded, without any humility or concession.

"Kuralalala, okay!"

Whitebeard hadn't met such an interesting person in a long time, and he laughed heartily, "Then after we get out of here, find some time to prove yourself to this old man!"

In one sentence, Luffy's status was elevated to an astonishing level.

As Whitebeard said, there are countless pirates who want his head and challenge him.

But those people must first pass the test of his captains and prove that they are qualified to challenge the Four Emperors before they are worthy to stand in front of Whitebeard.

Now, Whitebeard has skipped all the steps and regards Luffy as an opponent of equal strength!

A challenge is itself a form of recognition of the highest level!

Looking at the two figures separated by the ice field and the fleet, yet their auras subtly clashing, Doflamingo spread his arms and let out an excited, eerie laugh:

"Fufufufufu, this is so exciting!"

Are we here to witness the changing of the guard between old and new dynasties, to witness the ascension of a new king?!

"The most important thing now is to get out of here."

Whitebeard surveyed the surrounding Marines. "These guys are all trouble."

"Well, this is indeed a problem,"

Luffy said, "But there is also an opportunity."

He looked at the white-bearded man, grinned, and said, "Don't you think there are too many people here?"

The navy continuously filled the routes that had to be taken.

"Oh?"

Whitebeard narrowed his eyes, and then he clearly sensed a restrained aura emanating from Luffy, which began to spread out gradually.

That aura wasn't ostentatious, but it carried a kingly majesty that even made him take a slight look!

"Kuralalala, you funny little devil,"

The white-bearded man laughed loudly, lifting the Murakumo Kirito with one hand and hoisting him onto his shoulder. "You're right, there are too many people here, it's making my ears hurt!"

"So let's test it out, uncle, are you still up for it?"

Luffy tilted his head and looked at Whitebeard, "Uncle, if your body can't handle it, you should probably give up."

I don't want to bully elderly people.

"You brat!"

Whitebeard's eyes widened, and a terrifying aura crashed down like a tangible force. "Who do you think I am?!"

"I know exactly who you are!"

Luffy didn't back down and glared back at him just the same!

Their eyes met in mid-air, as if sparks were flying!

"Damn it, those two guys!"

Sengoku instantly understood what they were going to do, his expression changed drastically, and he was about to give the order through the Den Den Mushi.

However, it was too late.

hum!

Two completely different terrifying auras suddenly erupted centered on Luffy and Whitebeard.

Behind Whitebeard, a dark, abyss-like Conqueror's Haki surged into the sky, dyeing half the sky a deep, inky black!

Behind Luffy, a dark red Conqueror's Haki, resembling boiling magma intertwined with leaping lightning, also surged out, staining the other half of the sky red!

The two Conqueror's Haki, representing the pinnacle of the old era and the strongest of the new era, collided fiercely.

In an instant, the world lost its color!

Centered on the point of impact, two kinds of Conqueror's Haki, dark red and jet black, were visibly intertwined, and thick black and red lightning, like a wildly dancing dragon, spread rampantly in the sky.

Some of the navy and pirates who were closer suffered ruptured eardrums, with blood flowing from their ears.

"Hey, hey, hey, has it gotten this bad?"

Aokiji raised his head, his expression grave.

Click!

Above the sky, the thick, low-hanging clouds were forcibly torn apart by the collision of these two extremely domineering forces.

A massive crack stretched across the sky!

"It's a monster!"

"Heavens! The sky has cracked open?!"

"Is this the Conqueror's Haki of the world's strongest man and the Fifth Emperor?!"

Countless naval soldiers looked up at the torn sky, feeling the terrifying pressure that descended like the might of heaven. Their faces drained of color, and their eyes were filled with the most primal fear!

Even many battle-hardened naval officers felt short of breath and had cold hands and feet at this moment.

"Garp, is this the talent your grandson has?" Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Garp's position; he hadn't gotten up yet.

"Hehehe! How terrifying, you brat!"

On the verge of clashing with Conqueror's Haki, the Golden Lion's long hair and robes were whipped wildly by the violent airflow, yet he laughed excitedly.

This era is pretty good!

Crocodile looked serious.

Has Straw Hat Luffy's Conqueror's Haki grown to the point where he can directly confront Whitebeard?

No, at least in terms of sheer domineering presence, Whitebeard was superior.

But the quality contained in Luffy's Conqueror's Haki, that boundless vitality and seemingly endless growth and potential, made all the powerful with keen senses feel alarmed!

"The same Conqueror's Haki as his father?!"

The captains of the Whitebeard Pirates all gasped in shock, staring in awe at the dark red Haki that rivaled their father's.