Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 435 Fierce Battle!

The celestial changes of the new world.

Through the lens of the big news bird Morgans's live Den Den Mushi, the message reached thousands of households across the sea.

The ordinary viewers watching the execution live were shocked by the astonishing scene.

"Is this the 'Second Marineford War' that the White Dragon Emperor spoke of?"

"The power possessed by pirates is absolutely capable of destroying the world!"

"It's like the end of the world—"

The Sky Garden, where both sides were engaged in battle, was also affected.

The clash and friction of Conqueror's Haki between Storm and Whitebeard, two top-tier sea warriors, was like a violent gust of wind stirring up the land of the Sky Garden.

The storm swept through, ravaging everything in its path.

Blackbeard Teach, who was closest to the target, was the first to be hit by the clash of these two Conqueror's Haki.

Under the overwhelming force of Conqueror's Haki, Blackbeard Teach felt as if he had become a lone boat caught in a storm, as if he could be blown away at any moment.

And the areas that are a little further away.

The members of the Dawn Pirates had long since become accustomed to the strength of "Father's" Conqueror's Haki.

The members of the Storm Pirates all possess exceptional talent and are completely unconcerned about this level of Conqueror's Haki aftereffect.

In contrast, the members of the Whitebeard Pirates...

Those experienced pirates were alright.

However, not all members of the Whitebeard Pirates are such battle-hardened pirates!

Those weak and feeble-willed pirate henchmen were as fragile as reeds in a storm when faced with the clash of Conqueror's Haki between Storm and Whitebeard. They lost consciousness on the spot and collapsed to the ground.

It was merely the aftershock of a collision infused with Conqueror's Haki.

The number of pirates brought by the Whitebeard Pirates was reduced by a small portion!

For the time being, no one has spoken up for these pirate henchmen.

Both Storm and Whitebeard were now focused on their respective opponents.

"This level of 'superhuman strength'!"

Storm was in high spirits, feeling a long-lost sense of "fighting spirit".

"I haven't seen him in a very long time!"

Storm has fought against many of the top powerhouses in the ocean.

The Pirate Emperor standing at the pinnacle of the New World, and the Marine Admiral, the highest-ranking military officer in the World Government's forces—

Storm practically beat them all!

Even so.

The level of power that Whitebeard displayed at this moment was still unprecedented in Storm!

"In terms of strength, none of my opponents have ever been stronger than you!"

Storm clenched his right fist, and even more violent and astonishing arcs of black and red electricity flowed from between his fingers.

"I call you 'the strongest'!"

Compared to the relaxed and carefree White Dragon Emperor.

Whitebeard's mood was now rather unpleasant.

In fact, he wanted to relay what the White Dragon Emperor had just said directly to the other party.

Whitebeard had sailed the seas for so many years, and he had never encountered an opponent as powerful as the White Dragon Emperor!

Whether it was Roger, Garp, or even Rocks before him—

If we're only talking about "strength," Hundred Beard has never lost to anyone!

But the power that the White Dragon Emperor displayed at this moment startled the White Beard.

This is his superhuman strength, which is in no way inferior to his peak!

That strong little brat!

Whitebeard gritted his teeth, feeling a surge of blood and qi churning inside his body.

This change in aura was also reflected in his weapon.

Storm felt the change in force transmitted from the blade of the Murakumogiri with perfect clarity, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

"Is he about to give up, Whitebeard?"

Storm suddenly unleashed a powerful burst of strength, taking advantage of the brief moment when the white-bearded man's aura fluctuated, and forced the "world's strongest man" back from in front of him.

"Your health condition is much worse than I initially thought!"

The white-bearded man just displayed considerable power.

The top-tier Tremor-Tremor Fruit.

Top-tier Conqueror's Haki.

Top-tier "superhuman strength"

If it were a few years later, the Whitebeard who appeared in the Marineford version of Marineford would never have been able to do this.

While Whitebeard's performance during the Marineford War was terrifying, his former glory was long gone.

Storm thought that arriving a few years earlier, and being spared several of Whitebeard's negative status effects—such as "Filial Son Sword" and such—was a good thing.

Whitebeard should perform better.

But now it seems...

Whitebeard became stronger, but he wasn't truly stronger.

With just one strike from Storm, this legendary pirate from the old era was already struggling to hold on—"

Whitebeard was forced back by his opponent, and his tall body flew dozens of meters through the air, directly out of the execution platform area, and landed on the ground of the Sky Garden before stabilizing himself.

This feeling of being knocked away was a first for Whitebeard, and it was quite novel for him.

But beyond the novelty.

What the white-bearded man felt more was the overwhelming sense of powerlessness under the pressure of the times.

He had always thought that the White Dragon Emperor was just a relatively outstanding newcomer, like Kaido of the Beasts or Shanks.

There's nothing particularly remarkable about it.

Take Kaido of the Beasts as an example.

Since leaving the Rocks Pirates and venturing out to sea alone, that blue dragon has challenged the Navy and other pirate emperors dozens of times, and has also suffered crushing defeats.

Whitebeard has "given" Kaido of the Beasts several defeats.

As for Shanks?

Whitebeard didn't even consider that kid who was an apprentice in Roger's crew back then a threat.

Especially after the Red-Haired Pirates were defeated by the new Marines, Whitebeard didn't seem too surprised. Instead, he had a feeling that "they're just kids."

Over the past few decades.

There is only one opponent whom Whitebeard acknowledges.

That's Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King!

After Roger was publicly executed by the Navy.

Whitebeard's power is unmatched in the New World!

But today.

Whitebeard suddenly realized.

He ultimately made a small splash in the waves of the times.

That brat, White Dragon Emperor.

Even if he were at his peak, he might not be able to defeat his opponent.

This is a monster almost identical to Roger back then!

"Gulalala—"

Whitebeard stood firm on the ground, his Supreme Grade Sword lying beside him in his right hand, and suddenly burst into laughter.

No one knew why the white-bearded man was laughing.

Even the Whitebeard Pirates' "sons" didn't understand what their father was laughing about.

"You brat—no, White Dragon, are you underestimating me?"

"It wouldn't be accurate to call it underestimating."

Storm casually flicked out two lumps of clay, creating two "sleeper clay figures" wielding long swords next to Blackbeard Teach, before jumping off the execution platform himself.

"However, I can help you with your treatment and recovery first."

"You're not able to unleash your peak power right now, which only disappoints me."

Storm truly didn't mind using the [Recovery Fruit]'s power to help Whitebeard heal his hidden injuries.

He hasn't encountered such a "strong" opponent in a long time!

Even the so-called leader of the Knights of God that he had encountered before, Figarand Grindelwald, who was suspected to be Shanks' father, could not ignite Storm's fighting spirit at all.

But a white beard is acceptable!

Storm, of course, didn't mind giving the Whitebeard a dignified exit.

Having sailed the seas for many years, Whitebeard had long since developed a pair of discerning eyes that could see into people's hearts, and he could naturally sense the White Dragon's "sincerity".

But that's the kind of sincerity they have.

But this only made the white-bearded man angrier.

Are you pitying me?

Whitebeard gripped the Murakumogiri tightly, channeling his Conqueror's Haki and wrapping it around the Supreme Grade Sword.

"I'm a white-bearded guy!!"

At the same time.

A pale white energy ball, symbolizing the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, also adhered to the blade of the Murakumogiri, turning the sword into a strange long-handled hammer.

Whitebeard swung his Murakumogiri sword with all his might, furiously slashing at the white dragon opposite him.

He would never accept mercy from the enemy!

Even if Bailong's strength exceeded his previous expectations.

But for the sake of my family.

Whitebeard will absolutely not lose this war!

Storm's eyes were calm as still water. He paid no attention to the whitebeard's anger and, just as before, wrapped his fist with [Haki] and blasted it towards the peerless weapon opposite him that was capable of sinking islands and destroying the world.

boom!!

Storm's fist clashed with Whitebeard's knife once again.

Once, again, and again—

A deafening roar echoed across the Sky Garden as the two monsters engaged in a series of fierce clashes on the ground.

The once-hard ground became as fragile as porcelain in the face of Storm and Whitebeard, transforming from a smooth surface into a pitted, ravine-ridden mess.

The people fighting nearby were also affected by the aftershocks of the battle between these two top-tier sea warriors, and they all abandoned their enemies and retreated into the distance for the time being.

"Run! Run!"

"The aftershocks of Dad's battles are not so easy to bear!"

"The White Dragon Emperor—this guy is actually just as strong as my father!"

Compared to the panicked Whitebeard Pirates.

The Storm Pirates also seemed somewhat disorganized.

But the Dawn Pirates were completely unaffected; they were like emotionless robots, still rapidly clearing out all the enemies in front of them.

Anyone can see that.

The Whitebeard Pirates are about to collapse!