Chapter 255 - CHAPTER 255:Time Arrives at Noon, the Main Play Is About to Start

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The internal devastation caused by a max-level Armament Haki blow was not something that could be brushed aside—not even by someone like Ayr. This top-tier battle etched itself into the minds of every onlooker across the world, the atmosphere charged, an electric silence gripping the battlefield as they watched in awe, wondering why his resilience was so overwhelmingly strong.

Amid the flashes of light, sweeping sword arcs, and flickering Haki trails, the four titans had already exchanged dozens of rounds, their momentum shattering the terrain and distorting the air. Ayr's strength continued to rise with time, his Sage Body's regeneration supported by the inherited Ace Kano physique—an ancient body refinement lineage known for multiplying combat endurance the longer a fight dragged on.

"Ding ding ding dong!!!" The sudden interference of Rayleigh and Jabba tipped the scales. "With the three main combatants of the Roger Pirates joining forces… this is terrifying. If this keeps up, Ayr may finally taste trauma! After Roger is executed… we'll have the chance to eliminate Ayr as well!"

Had that strike landed clean on Bullet, he would've been incapacitated already—but Bullet, watching from the fringes, knew better. "Ayr must've taken damage beyond normal comprehension." Ayr winced at the sting down his spine but didn't flinch, glancing toward Roger and muttering, "It's noon."

Zephyr clenched his fists, the corners of his mouth lifting into a battle-worn smirk. Then it happened—an overwhelming surge of physical strength burst forth within Ayr, a storm of life force crashing through every fiber of his being. Without hesitation, he clashed again with the trio, his gaze locked onto the heavens, unchallenged. Even though Roger's sword had slashed into his double-layered, highly defensive physique—imbued with both full-level Sage Body and Armament Haki—it still did significant damage.

Elsewhere on the battlefield, Sengoku stood with arms crossed, eyes fixed on the scene. "It seems today, we can finally bring down Ayr—the man who's been our greatest threat." Marines whispered in disbelief as they witnessed Ayr heal from Roger's full-powered slash. Ayr's Conqueror's Haki surged violently, now refined to its highest purity—destructive and precise. Roger's nearly exhausted blade was wrapped in both Armament and advanced Conqueror's Haki, every ounce of his swordsmanship infused into the strike. If this fight kept going, even if Ayr survived, the toll on his body would be massive.

Rayleigh, sweat dotting his brow, stared at Ayr as if seeing a ghost. Roger's attack had dealt internal and external damage alike, yet the deep wound on Ayr's back closed visibly before their eyes. "After we finish off Roger, we'll swarm him," one Vice Admiral growled. "There's no way he walks away again." All their elite Marine powerhouses combined believed they could finally overwhelm Ayr.

"Your recovery… even after taking a strike with Roger's combined Haki and swordsmanship—how is that possible?" Jabba questioned in disbelief. But to Ayr, it was no big deal. With the Ace Kano physique's constant strengthening, he simply replied, "Good power, Roger." This was the Sage Body—one of the Hokage world's most divine physical constitutions—and Ayr's strength had reached monstrous levels.

Time ticked on, every second and every minute adding new destruction to the battlefield. Even now, Roger's Haki still lingered in Ayr's body, gnawing at his insides; the impact of that blade was far from gone. Though Rayleigh, Jabba, and Roger couldn't match Ayr individually, their teamwork was flawless, capitalizing on every moment and breath. "Is he even human?" someone murmured from behind cover. Roger's attack was so potent that even Kaido—known for his durability—would have faltered under it, yet in a mere instant Ayr's injury from Roger's terrifying strike had vanished.

That blow should've shattered organs, yet Ayr still stood tall. It wasn't without cost, though—his stamina had taken a hit, and he silently acknowledged the damage and effort required to maintain recovery. The whole of Loguetown trembled as the Sage Body's regeneration displayed its mythical nature. After the trio's relentless coordination finally landed a hit, Roger's blade bit deep—and still, Ayr didn't fall.

Akainu sneered. "He stepped into Loguetown… not knowing it would become his grave." From his vantage point, Commander-in-Chief Kong observed with glinting eyes, a mix of excitement, anticipation, and alarm dancing within them. The Sage Body could recover from even the worst injuries, but not without draining reserves of energy far beyond the usual. Roger's swordsmanship, enhanced by advanced Haki, had pierced Ayr's internal defenses and damaged him where it mattered most—and still, Ayr stood.

Sensing Ayr still full of fight, Roger roared, and the three charged again. "I thought we were bullying him by ganging up, but now it seems we were just barely managing to keep up," Rayleigh muttered through clenched teeth. Ayr countered with pure skill and inherited might—no clones, no tricks, no jutsu—only power. "Don't overestimate me, Roger. That recovery? It cost me."

Ayr's blade danced under pressure, parrying and deflecting, searching for the perfect moment to strike back. Roger grinned mid-fight. "You're strong, Ayr. It's an honor to be alive in your time." Initially, Roger alone stood no chance, and even united, the three were pushed back as Haki still clung to Ayr's nerves, tearing slowly.

At noon, when the sun was highest, Ayr's power surged to its daily peak, thanks to Ace Kano's solar-driven enhancement trait. Roger had not held back; his previous strike was meant to end it all, and the destruction was absolute—a thousand meters around them lay in ruin, the earth shattered and the air trembling. "Crackling!!!!" Ayr now stood as a full-level Sage Body wielder, his defense nearly untouchable.

Time blurred as the battle raged on. The Sage Body offered more than healing—it granted near-invincibility in physical resilience. Even Roger's mighty slash could do so little. "You really are above us, Ayr," Roger admitted, though in swordsmanship alone, Ayr wasn't outclassing them—he survived through superior physique and Haki mastery.

For many, this was their first time witnessing such a legendary clash. The trio adapted fast, using strategy and teamwork to keep Ayr under pressure and deny him any chance to counter. "Let's go again!!!" Their formation tightened, striking with renewed precision. Ayr took it—but didn't fall. Their combined offensive reached its climax, and even when it seemed they'd given up, it was only to strike again with greater fury.

In raw durability, no one in this world compared to Ayr. "The pressure you give us... it exceeds even Rocks D. Xebec!" Jabba admitted, awe written across his battle-worn face.

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