The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

If Red Earl relies on speed and Observation Haki to maneuver, Sora will actually get into trouble.

Given the rate at which Armament Haki is consumed, Ku will most likely run out of stamina first.

However, even if Kong falls, the Red Earl will not fare well. He will most likely lose the ability to fight again and will eventually be unable to leave this place.

The gap between top-tier experts is extremely small, making it virtually impossible for one to fight two. Moreover, with the addition of two generals, there are already three top-tier experts guarding Earl Red.

Even though neither of the two generals had reached their peak strength, their combined strength was enough to defeat either Sora or Red Earl.

Moreover, due to the previous clash of Conqueror's Haki and the subsequent stimulation from Gion, the Red Earl's mental state has clearly become abnormal, and his negative emotions have been amplified infinitely.

To be honest, this isn't entirely the Red Earl's fault. The loser in a clash of Conqueror's Haki would naturally start to doubt himself.

The Red Earl was already in a state of confusion, and then he encountered the energetic Gion who came to challenge him, which made him recall his past regrets even more.

With this in mind, they ultimately chose the path of fighting against the air.

Against a superior opponent, the Red Earl has no chance of winning.

Boom!!!

Time flew by, and the battle between Sora and Count Red had lasted for a day and a night.

The Red Earl's umbrella sword once again clashed with the iron fist in the air, separating instantly. Due to the immense force, the Red Earl was forced back more than 10 steps.

At this moment, his breathing became noticeably rapid, and his hand holding the sword trembled slightly.

In comparison, Kong was in much better condition. Apart from being completely naked and having some minor injuries, he still had plenty of energy.

Even with such intense competition, Kong could easily fight for several more days.

However, most of Fars Island beneath their feet had already sunk to the bottom of the sea, and the remaining small part was also on the verge of collapse.

"It's almost over..."

On the terrace, Luther looked at the battlefield with a hint of regret.

The clash between top-tier experts is truly captivating.

The two fought for a day and a night, and they also watched for a day and a night.

Only after witnessing the clash of top-tier fighters did Luther truly gain clarity about his future goals.

At least, that hurdle is no longer so vague.

But the person who benefited the most was Gion.

What Luther sensed was that Gion seemed to have made a certain decision; one could feel a powerful aura brewing in her eyes alone.

This is a sign of Conqueror's Haki potential. Conqueror's Haki doesn't necessarily require becoming a king; a confident conqueror who is capable of defeating everything can also awaken it.

If one holds the belief of surpassing Red Earl and engages in numerous battles with various powerful opponents to cultivate one's inner strength, then Gion's awakening of Conqueror's Haki is only a matter of time.

Luther didn't see the deeper implications, but judging from Gion's obvious understanding, he knew it went beyond that.

A life-or-death battle with a top-tier expert is something many people can only dream of.

Even if they encounter one, many people will have to pay with their lives. Very few enemies can survive among top-level experts.

In addition, Gion was originally a near-monster, and after undergoing Zephyr's targeted training, he was equivalent to Luffy who had trained for two years and entered the New World. He had already laid a solid foundation and was just waiting to see the world of top-level strongmen and personally fight those strongmen.

Within two years, Luther believed he could personally train a top-tier fighter who, while not necessarily surpassing other top experts, could at least hold his own against them.

Now, Luther also has a very important thing to do.

"Admiral Kizaru".

"Okay, got it!"

Upon hearing Luther's shout, Kizaru, who had been bored, immediately perked up.

His whole body transformed into golden light, and in a flash he arrived beside Luther.

He ate the Logia-type Glint-Glint Fruit, which, in terms of speed, is arguably the fastest in the world.

Upon seeing Kizaru approach, Luther's expression gradually turned serious:

"As a Celestial Dragon, I ordered that we cooperate with Kong to defeat Red Earl."

"Oh, got it... Hmm? Does this mean I need to team up with Marshal Kong?"

Kizaru instinctively wanted to agree, but then suddenly realized something was wrong.

This is different from what they planned.

Wasn't it supposed to be that he only made his appearance after he had exhausted all his strength?

"This is my personal order and will not affect the promotion of the Air Marshal. The Red Earl was still defeated by him, and even the Red Earl himself would not deny this."

Luther looked at the Red Earl, whose attacks had clearly slowed down, and his voice was calm.

After his Conqueror's Haki surpassed that of the Red Earl, and after Gion fought the Red Earl, he had no intention of following the plan at all.

As he had predicted, the Red Earl engaged in a head-on confrontation with Kong.

This Red Earl showed him even more possibilities.

Whether it's to subdue them or to make them a stepping stone for Gion to reach its peak in the future, it's worth it for him to do it.

It is almost impossible to subdue someone who possesses Conqueror's Haki, especially if they awaken it first.

But while it's almost impossible, it doesn't mean there's no hope at all.

For the sake of a top-tier combatant, Luther was willing to spend time waiting and wearing down the Red Earl's will.

However, all of this is based on the premise that Red Earl cannot lose to Sora in a one-on-one battle.

If Red Earl were to lose to Sora in a head-on confrontation, it wouldn't just be a matter of his will being worn down; his Conqueror's Haki would likely disappear completely, leaving him utterly devoid of any fighting spirit.

We must keep a sliver of hope in the Earl's heart, even if it's just to convince himself that he has nothing and not much energy left.

Only under such circumstances would the Red Earl have any value to be used again.

Chapter 38 The Fall of the Red Earl

Seeing Kizaru hesitate, Luther didn't bother to explain, but spoke again:

"Admiral Kizaru, generally, newly promoted admirals need to stay in the Holy Land for two months. If any Celestial Dragons want to travel elsewhere during that time, the admiral needs to accompany them. You probably want to go to the Science Department to enjoy yourself as soon as possible, right?"

Upon hearing this, Kizaru's eyes flickered slightly, and he became somewhat serious:

"Hey, Luther, I'm not here to enjoy myself. I just think Marshal Shock is a bit too weak to hold on."

"Ah, Marshal Kong has persevered for a whole day and night, he must be exhausted by now."

Luther raised an eyebrow and replied understandingly.

Upon hearing this, Kizaru smiled knowingly, his form transforming into a series of photons.

"The task of rescuing Marshal Kong is entrusted to this old man!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the photon flashed by at an extremely fast speed and arrived on the island in the blink of an eye.

Watching Kizaru disappear into the distance, Luther's expression returned to calm.

In comparison, Sakazuki is more suited for this task, and he doesn't need to explain so much.

If it weren't for Sora's insistence on going alone, Sakazuki would have already ganged up on him and attacked him.

The reason Luther didn't want Sakazuki to go was because of the aftermath of what happened with Garp.

When facing a top-tier expert, you can never be too careful; Luther wouldn't gamble with his life.

The Red Earl's stamina was failing, but with the monstrous physique of a top-tier powerhouse, he would need to fight for at least another day to exhaust himself.

Given the opponent's speed, it would be no problem for them to outrun Sakazuki and Sora.

Once Red Earl gets close to the warship, with Kizaru's current strength, he can only protect himself; he will absolutely have no way to stop Red Earl from killing him.

What's most terrifying about the Red Earl isn't his endurance or physique, but his swordsmanship and Observation Haki.

When combined with the destructive power of Conqueror's Haki, the single-target attack power is among the highest.

Gion, which had only recently recovered, was no match for the Red Earl.

Therefore, Luther will not let Sakazuki leave; he will only send Kizaru, who is faster than Red Earl.

Even if Red Earl had the idea of ​​turning around and killing him, Kizaru could keep Red Earl occupied and, together with Ku, not give Red Earl any chance.

The moment the two men in the battle saw Kizaru, they immediately guessed what Luther meant.

Kong didn't speak, but instead switched from defense to offense again, charging towards Count Red.

He has already proven himself in a day and a night. Continuing this will only be a meaningless battle. It would be better to cooperate with Kizaru and end this sooner.

"Ha... I've been outmaneuvered again. I didn't lose unjustly."

The Red Earl gazed deeply at Luther in the distance, his smile etched with the marks of time.

This was the first time he had ever been schemed against like this.

Pirates almost always fight each other if they disagree, so there's no one as cunning as Luther.

"With so many ideas and that Conqueror's Haki, the era Roger started might be quite interesting!"

While muttering a sigh, Count Red suddenly smiled, and his umbrella sword swiftly thrust towards his own rear.

Just as he swung his umbrella sword, Kizaru's body appeared exactly where he had intended.

"Wow, that's a terrifying Observation Haki."

Just as he was about to be stabbed, Kizaru narrowly escaped by transforming into a photon once again.

However, because of the Red Earl's actions, Kong saw an opening.

Kong rushed to the Red Earl's side, blocked the backhand slash of the opponent's sword, and punched the Red Earl hard in the stomach.

Boom!!!

The Red Earl was sent flying like a cannonball, his feet tumbling through the air, and he slid for hundreds of meters before coming to a stop, where a crater was blasted open.

"Even with top-tier Armament Haki and internal destruction techniques, he's struggling to withstand a single blow... Wow!"

The Red Earl spat out a mouthful of blood, his breathing becoming even more disordered due to the severe blow to his body.

Unlike a day ago, with insufficient stamina, the effect of any attack will be amplified.