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

"Is this the strength of a Yonko's right-hand man?!"

Doberman's face darkened. "It has that Katakuri, that King Wildfire vibe..."

As a vice admiral who has experienced countless battles, he has seen many powerful individuals, and the right-hand men of the Four Emperors all gave him this feeling.

There's also Marco from the Whitebeard Pirates, Ben from the Red-Haired Pirates, and Beckman.

"No, this guy actually has Conqueror's Haki!"

Stromberg's pupils contracted.

A domineering aura was faintly emanating from Zoro!

"really!"

The flying squirrel gritted its teeth, "This guy has the potential to be a Conqueror's Haki user!"

Conqueror's Haki is a power possessed by only one in a million people, and Zoro clearly has the potential to achieve it.

"interesting!"

Zoro himself felt that feeling, the kind he occasionally experienced when fighting Luffy.

A clash of Conqueror's Haki!

"Then I'll show you!"

He let out a low shout and unleashed three sword strikes simultaneously, black and red lightning crackling around the blades!

Nine mountains and eight seas, one world!

The ultimate technique of the Three-Sword Style: One Great Three Thousand Great Worlds!

He rushed forward and blocked Whitebeard's sword strike.

Boom!

The clash of the overwhelming colors caused the sky to change color, and scattered black and red lightning crackled and struck wildly.

Nami looked at the flashing lightning around her and was startled. "Why? Isn't that Ace's father? Why is he attacking us?"

"It doesn't seem like they're only targeting us."

"That's what Vivi said."

"Gurala la la!"

A demonic voice suddenly appeared in Onigumo's ears. He turned around sharply and saw a flash of light appear in front of him.

"Well?!"

"You rascal."

Onigumo hurriedly raised his sword, but with a snap, the sword wrapped in Armament Haki in his hand was cut in two, and then he was sent flying.

"Gurala la la!"

Whitebeard burst into laughter, his expression somewhat manic. "You're not the opponent I'm looking for, get out of my way!"

With a single swing of his Murakumogiri sword, the air seemed to be torn apart wherever the blade passed.

That's how the Four Emperors are!

Although he lost the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, Whitebeard's body was restored to its former peak condition under Im's demonization ability.

That body, once ravaged by injuries and illnesses, now has bulging muscles and contains explosive power.

As the possessor of all three types of Haki, even an elite vice admiral would not be able to withstand this strike.

Ghost Spider is the best example.

He was slashed away by the sword and crashed into the rocks, spitting blood and completely losing his ability to fight.

Zoro's ability to block Whitebeard's attack has already proven his strength.

"It really is a monster. I can't imagine what would have happened if that slash had been infused with the Tremor-Tremor Fruit."

The moment the blades clashed, Zoro's arm went numb; the power and domineering aura made him instantly understand what a true monster was.

Seeing that Onigumo had been rendered incapable of fighting by a single slash, the group of elite lieutenant generals dared not make a move.

That's a white beard!

Even if he lost the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, he would still be Whitebeard.

Whether he is the strongest man in the world is debatable, since an even more monstrous Straw Hat Boy has appeared now.

"Let me give it a try."

Zoro grinned, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

Whitebeard was, after all, a man who wielded a sword, so he could be considered a swordsman in a way. It's not unreasonable to be a little accommodating.

He gripped the Wado Ichimonji in his hand, preparing to meet the attack once more.

call!

Just as Zoro took a step,

"Zoro."

A voice came from not far away, causing Zoro to stop in his tracks.

"Is it over there?"

Zoro stopped and looked back, only to see Luffy walking towards them at some point.

His hair began to transform into pure white flame tails, and white flame clouds appeared behind him. The domineering patterns on his cheeks and body spread downwards, and black and red lightning flashed all around him.

"Yes, this uncle is here to see me."

Luffy smirked, "I just didn't get enough of fighting over there, I'll leave Whitebeard to me."

Since the captain had said so, Zoro naturally relinquished the opponent.

He shrugged and sheathed his sword.

No matter what, he's a Yonko-level figure, and Zoro really doesn't have much confidence in a one-on-one fight.

"Where is Professor Zephyr?!"

Not far away, Ain, clutching her injured abdomen, rushed over and asked loudly.

The appearance of the Straw Hat Boy here, does it mean...?

"That stubborn old man, hurry up and carry him away, otherwise this island might not even exist in a moment."

Luffy grinned, "Instead of wasting time destroying the world, you should go and get that disease treated properly, otherwise the fights just aren't satisfying."

Upon hearing this, Ain's pupils contracted sharply, and she immediately sprinted towards Zephyr's location.

What did Straw Hat Boy mean by that...?

"Teacher Zephyr!"

When Ain saw the burly man lying in the crater, her eyes reddened.

The once-mighty NEO Navy Commander-in-Chief is now lying on his back amidst the rubble, looking utterly pathetic.

"Hahaha, it failed."

Zephyr's sunglasses were shattered, the cracks on the lenses mirroring his current state of mind. He also had a respirator stuffed in his mouth by Luffy, making him look somewhat comical, but his eyes were exceptionally clear. "That Straw Hat guy is really a strange pirate."

Strange pirates.

indeed.

Why don't they kill the Marines even though they're pirates?

Ain knelt by the pit, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

No, wait.

In some ways, the first half of Straw Hat's life and Zephyr's life are very similar.

After all, Zephyr's reputation in the first half of his life was more famous than the title "Black Arm"—"Not Killing Zephyr" was more prominent.

In some ways, are the two really that similar?

The NEO Marines were all moving closer to Zephyr, their young faces filled with worry and fear.

Looking at his students, and seeing how they rushed over despite the danger, Zefa felt a pang of guilt for the first time.

"My life has been a complete failure."

He spoke softly, "Whether as a member of the Navy or as Commander Z of NEO."

"Teacher, please don't say that,"

Before Ain could finish speaking, a blinding laser exploded around them.

boom!

Gravel flew everywhere, and dust filled the air.

"This is terrible, this is terrible. The Straw Hat Boy has left our Navy with a huge problem."

Kizaru temporarily shook off Kuzan's entanglement and transformed into a light particle that slowly condensed into a shape.

He stood not far away, hands in his pockets, with his signature lazy expression on his face. "Professor Zephyr, I can't let you leave."

His gaze fell on Zefa, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Zephyr looks disheveled now, but Kizaru sees something in him that he doesn't want to see.

The bewildered will in those eyes had vanished, replaced by a long-lost determination.

Zephyr now seems to have returned to his peak, the spirited Zephyr who refused to kill him, the chief instructor who taught countless elites at Marine Headquarters.

Although we don't know what happened in the battle between Zeff and Luffy, letting Zeff leave like this would be a big problem for both the Navy and the World Government.

A Zefa who has rediscovered his faith is far more terrifying than a lost Z.

"Borsalino, have you come to see this old man off?"

Zephyr stood up and stood in front of Ain and the others.

He dusted himself off, looking disheveled but with his back ramrod straight. "Then let this old man teach you your final lesson."