One Piece: Trying 200 times harder, but being too overbearing.

"So young!"

Shanks looked at the young and inexperienced Loya and felt a surge of emotion.

too young!

She's probably only around 20 years old.

At such a young age, he has already shown the potential to reach the highest stage.

Shanks sensed Loya's presence and was absolutely certain that in twenty years at most, the young man before him would be able to take up the banner of the Navy!

"Let me see if the future of the Navy is worth looking forward to!"

Shanks drew his sword and walked toward Loya.

Loya also turned red.

The two went from walking to running, and the distance between them quickly closed!

There were no dazzling moves, no retreat or evasion; the two swung their swords simultaneously, unleashing power and domineering aura.

"Qiang!!!"

The blades collided!

"boom!!!"

A terrifying shockwave swept across the entire coastline.

Smoker and the others raised their hands to shield themselves from the impact of the shockwave, their eyes fixed on the two people on the battlefield.

"blocked!"

Smoker knew very well that Shanks wasn't going all out, and might even have just swung his sword casually.

But even a casual strike is not something an ordinary person can block.

The opponent is one of the legendary Four Emperors!

"Sizzle!"

Loya gripped the hilt of the sword tightly with both hands, the blade trembling violently and constantly sparking, the Haki surrounding it seemingly on the verge of collapsing.

The red-haired man's sword remained as steady as if it were suspended in mid-air.

Hard to shake!

"Is this the domineering aura of the Four Emperors?!"

Only after experiencing it firsthand can one truly understand the distance between each other. Loya even had the illusion that the other person seemed to be from another dimension.

Moreover, the current red hair hasn't even reached its peak yet!

"Qiang!"

The blade suddenly snapped back!

Shanks initiated the attack, deflecting Loya's blade, and raised Griffin high, slashing down at Loya.

"it's over!"

Can't avoid it!

Loya's eyes trembled, and the blade reflected in his pupils grew larger and larger, like a mountain pressing down.

He could feel that his aura had been locked onto by the red-haired man, and no matter what dodging action he took, he could not dodge this strike.

The only option is to tough it out!

"Oh oh oh!!!"

Loya roared, and Rain Slash swept upwards!

"boom!"

Amidst the deafening roar, the coastline was ripped up, and dust surged outwards like ocean waves, engulfing everyone.

"Cough cough!"

"how's it going?!"

When the smoke cleared, the two on the battlefield had already distanced themselves from each other.

"Tick-tock~ Tick-tock~"

Loya's left arm hung limply, flesh torn and bloody from his shoulder to his waist, blood splattering onto the ground as if it were free.

His body was almost cleaved in two!

But Yuqie still held on to his weapon, his fighting spirit unwavering, only growing more intense.

"This feeling."

Loya clutched his chest, able to clearly hear the strong pounding of his heart, and even the screams emanating from his body.

not enough!

Directly opposite him, Shanks' gaze was solemn.

He originally intended to end the battle, but he didn't expect Loya to withstand it and even seem to have the strength to fight again.

No, this guy's domineering aura is even stronger!

Shanks gripped his knife tightly.

"I acknowledge you, Black Hair. I've traveled the world for decades and met countless new people, but no one is better than you!"

"Fuck!"

Black, domineering lightning bolts appeared on the jet-black blade.

It's a domineering aura!

Loya's eyes were like torches. He leaped into the air and poured all his domineering aura into Rain Slash, slowly drawing a cross of golden light in the air.

"God avoids!"

"Time Delay - Cross Strike!"

The crimson and black Conqueror's Haki slash collided with the golden cross-shaped wave!

"boom!!!"

The dazzling light dispelled the darkness!

Chapter 161 A Taste of National Essence, a Small Expression of Respect

Inside the island, atop the snow-capped mountains.

Ace stood on the mountaintop, gazing towards the coast. He had initially thought the Red-Haired Pirates were resting on the island, but after searching around, he couldn't find them.

Then, the coastline lit up.

"It's Loya's aura!"

Seeing the dazzling light, Ace immediately rushed to the shore. Loya was a Marine, and it was very likely that he had clashed with the Red-Haired Pirates.

By the time he reached the shore, the battle was over.

The Red-Haired Pirates and the Navy each occupied half of the coast, with many members seemingly drinking and boasting across the dividing line.

The atmosphere was quite lively.

"Hey, it's Ace!"

"Hey Ace, come on over and have a drink!"

"Haha, I've been waiting for you for so long!"

When Barto and his friends saw Ace, they immediately greeted him.

Previously, Ace would come to the warship every day to train with his boss, and his crew members would sometimes come to join in the fun.

Over time, they became familiar with each other.

"Fire Fist Ace?"

The Red-Haired Pirates were stunned.

Why do pirates and the Navy seem to have such a good relationship? And according to rumors, wasn't Black Hair always chasing Fire Fist Ace?

The cadres exchanged glances.

It’s tricky!

"I'll come back and drink with you guys later."

Ace greeted them and walked straight toward the Red-Haired Pirates.

Red-haired's subordinates became wary; Fire Fist was a rising star, and his purpose in coming to them was likely to challenge their boss.

However, since none of the officers spoke up, they did not stop Ace.

Soon, Ace arrived in front of Shanks.

Shanks held his sword, a smirk playing on his lips.