Chapter 288: Take This Old Man's Blade!
(Please open your Music Player and play [Giant Fortress - Advance] while reading)
"Is it because of you, Shiki, Byrnndi World, 'BIG MOM', that they bowed down to the World Government?"
Edward Newgate asked with a complex and heavy Heart.
"You could say that. Soon, you will also be one of them, and before long, you will feel honored and delighted by it." Im didn't mind chatting with him for a bit.
For a Superior, someone like 'Whitebeard', who had little Ambition, many Bond, and immense Strength, was the perfect subordinate.
"Gurararara~ I can tell you're Strong, very Strong, but wanting This Old Man to submit? The Difficulty of that might be beyond your imagination!"
He now regarded Im as a Top Tier Combatant among the new generation of Celestial Dragons.
With the World Government's Resources and hundreds of years of Foundation, it wasn't strange to cultivate a Genius into a Top Tier Combatant. As for the somewhat exaggerated Aura, it could be attributed to the opponent's Exceptional Talent or a certain Devil Fruit Ability.
But no matter what.
Edward Newgate, who in his life had encountered Rocks D. Xebec, Gol D. Roger, Monkey D. Garp, Golden Lion Shiki, and others, firmly believed he had a clear understanding of the World's Power Ceiling.
Not to mention, he himself was the publicly acknowledged Power Ceiling spokesperson of the Four Seas!
While the strength of one's Aura could be used as a Reference, it was only a Reference. Therefore, no matter how Strong this young Celestial Dragons in front of him were, he couldn't be much Stronger. At most, he was at a level where he could contend with him equally.
Because the World's upper limit was just that!
"After defeating this Celestial Dragons brat, I'll trade him with the World Government for my Son..."
Edward Newgate believed that with the opponent's Combat Power Value, the World Government would absolutely not give him up. This made the Fighting Intent in his Heart grow stronger, like a fire being stoked with firewood.
But Im was noncommittal to his words. Continuing the conversation at this point would be meaningless.
On the other side.
The Government Official worked with the Holy Land Garrison with high Efficiency, quickly leading the Resident out from the Island. This was because they only allowed these people to bring three precious items with them.
During this time, there were instances of chaos and arguments, but the Noah's Ark, which covered the sky, was too shocking. Coupled with the forceful methods, they could only reluctantly queue up and walk out of the village gate, which was flying the Whitebeard Pirates' Flag.
The Citizens were surprised to find that the Whitebeard Pirates nearby didn't dare to move at all. The Moby Dick, with its imposing appearance, just quietly sat by the shore.
After all, from their perspective, they couldn't see Marco, Jozu, and the others kneeling on the Deck.
But this also made everyone give up hope, and they boarded a Seaship capable of carrying a thousand people with dejected Expression.
This Ship was included with the Noah's Ark.
Besides it, there were many more Ship of different sizes and models, prepared for unforeseen circumstances. There were even ten flying Warship.
This meant that it could instantly deploy a Buster Call-level flying Fleet!
Seeing that the area was mostly cleared.
Im disappeared into the Air instantly without any warning.
Edward Newgate narrowed his eyes upon seeing this. He had the Feeling that this wasn't a Devil Fruit Ability, but pure Speed. However, even so, it was significantly faster than Byrnndi World's Momo Hundredfold Speed.
"To think such a figure has emerged among the Celestial Dragons..."
With a heavy Heart, he glanced at his Son, who was still struggling on his knees on the Deck. He could only sigh, lift his Murakumogiri, and stride towards the depths Inland (on the island) of the colorful Island.
As he moved, he was like a savage giant beast. Each step produced a roar, crushing a patch of Ground.
Im, who had already stood on the tip of the tallest Tree, stood with his hands behind his back, quietly looking down at 'Whitebeard' as he ran over aggressively.
To be honest, he had been looking forward to this Combat for a long time.
This was a Rainbow Eucalyptus Colored Forest. Not far from the Forest was the Resident's Town, where wooden houses rose and fell, nestled against each other.
"The interview begins. You can fully display your Value to This Saint, Edward Newgate." When the latter ran to a Distance of about a hundred meters from Im, Im spoke again.
His calm voice, which wasn't particularly loud, rippled through the Air like invisible waves.
Something miraculous happened.
No one knew how the people on the Noah's Ark heard it, but the large Symphony Orchestra composed of one hundred and twenty Musician actually started playing again.
This time, the Music was "Giant Fortress," a Background Music specifically for grand scenes!
This made Edward Newgate stunned, and then he burst into loud laughter.
"Gurararara, you really are an arrogant brat! Then This Old Man will grant your wish!"
The next moment, Accompanied By the stirring Combat Music, Accompanied By the Symphony Orchestra's full performance.
He was seen holding Murakumogiri in his Right Hand, slightly turning his imposing physique. His empty left hand clenched into a fist, a sharp Radiance flashed in his eyes, and a circle of white Halo gathered on his fist.
Without a word, he heavily punched the Air facing Im's direction.
[Crack!]
A slightly dim, but sufficiently noticeable White Light exploded on the flat surface, as if an invisible mirror had been shattered. Dense cracks spread outwards.
But this process was very brief. In the blink of an eye, the entire 'Glass' completely shattered.
Immediately, the Air within the affected range became violent, transforming into a visible Shockwave mixed with pale white Tremor that surged out.
"Not bad."
Im looked at the Tremor attack that scraped away large areas of the ground, pulverized countless colored Trees, and struck like a Tsunami, a satisfied Smile appearing on his Expression.
[Boom----]
However, he didn't seem to make any movement. Although he was just standing on the treetop, the vast Impact slowed down at a visible Speed, as if it had fallen into an invisible Gravity Field, making every meter it approached seem so difficult.
When it finally managed to reach a Position less than twenty meters from Im, it finally couldn't hold on and dissipated completely, leaving only the long, deep indentation to prove that it had made an Effort!
"How is that possible?"
Edward Newgate's eyes widened in shock, his Pupil trembling. He hadn't held back just now; that was definitely a hundred percent Strength Quake.
At the same time.
Marco, Jozu, and the others, who had already Stand Up from the Deck, were panting heavily. Their Expression was very ugly.
The next moment, they witnessed an unbelievable scene.
Old Man's Quake didn't even touch the corner of the opponent's clothes?
Above the Noah's Ark.
"To think he's this Strong... Lord Saint Nerona..."
Stussy was also shocked by the Strength Im displayed, subconsciously covering her small mouth.
Although she had the Feeling that this unique Celestial Dragons was very Strong before, everything requires a Reference to have a more intuitive understanding.
And the World's Strongest Man, 'Whitebeard' Edward Newgate, was the best Reference!
At the same time.
Edward Newgate bit down hard on his steel teeth, gripping the Sword Hilt of Murakumogiri with both hands, and began running with large strides. Each step crushed a piece of Ground.
After running about twenty meters, he heavily stomped and exploded the ground beneath him and the nearby Trees with a bang. His six-meter-six-six physique leaped up.
"Brat, take This Old Man's Blade!!"
He roared, his entire body's Muscle bulged, and Veins popped out. A brighter White Light condensed on Murakumogiri's Blade.
This wasn't all; streaks of Dark Red Lightning also flashed on it.
"Oh—Conqueror's Haki Infusion?"
Im slightly tilted his head and narrowed his eyes, watching 'Whitebeard's' furious Gaze. This Blade alone seemed like something his 'God's Domain' couldn't stop.
In this critical moment, he was thinking whether to dodge with Speed or take it head-on and see.
The next second.
[Swish!]
He instantly drew the 'Enma' from his Waist beneath his white clothes. Dark purple Radiance quickly spread across the Blade.
"Come to think of it, you don't have the qualifications to make me retreat either, Edward Newgate..."
(End of Chapter)