CHAPTER 290 OVERWHELMING VICTORY
Originally, the plan had been to face only Aokiji. In that case, the combined force of himself and Zephyr would have made victory easy.
But who could have known that Aokiji's ship also carried two Warlords of the Sea? And both were high-caliber Warlords at that.
Wang Zhi was a former member of the Rocks Pirates, a legendary pirate who'd dominated the seas for decades—undoubtedly a monster. Sure, he'd recently lost to Kaido and fled Hachinosu like a stray dog, but was losing to Kaido really shameful?
The other one, Weevil, though still young and no legend yet, had an impressive track record. The reason Zephyr now wore that Seastone arm was because of this guy.
Each of these two possessed strength approaching Navy admiral level—absolutely among the top monsters on the seas.
But it wasn't a big problem.
Brett stated his solution.
Zephyr would hold off Aokiji, while he dealt with everyone else.
"You won't disappoint me, will you, Brett?"
Zephyr tore off the pirate disguise he'd been wearing to conceal himself. Bare-chested now, both his arms had turned jet black.
"My greatest virtue is that I never disappoint my companions," Brett said with a smile.
"You're going to take on all of us?" Wang Zhi's ears were sharp—he'd heard Brett's words clearly. He sneered coldly. "Pretty damn arrogant, brat! Who do you think I am?!"
This man held high seniority on the seas. He was even from the same generation as Roger and Whitebeard. Having this junior act so cocky before him genuinely enraged Wang Zhi.
Brett simply smiled, then lowered his head and called out loudly, "Admiral Aokiji, freeze the sea first. You don't want Navy personnel falling into the ocean and drowning while unconscious during the coming battle, do you?"
"Now you're giving me orders," Aokiji sighed.
But he couldn't deny Brett was right.
Regardless of who won or lost, the Navy warships absolutely couldn't withstand the coming battle. If the ships truly shattered, the unconscious Navy soldiers aboard would be lost to the sea.
"Ice Age."
Standing at the bow, Aokiji casually waved his hand. An ice pillar instantly plunged into the sea, and the previously wave-tossed ocean froze solid in that instant.
The entire sea became a vast white expanse, white mist rising upward.
"Then, let's begin."
Brett chuckled softly.
Red scales grew from beneath his skin. Sharp horns spiraled upward from his forehead, pointing toward the sky. A thick, elongated tail began swinging continuously.
"Damn it!!" Wang Zhi gritted his teeth.
So it really was the exact same ability as that bastard Kaido! Just recently, he'd been beaten down by a bastard using this same power!
"Weevil!!" Miss Bakkin shouted her son's name.
Her own strength absolutely didn't qualify her to participate in a battle of this scale, but that was fine—she still had her precious son.
"Yes, Mama!" Weevil raised his naginata high, responding loudly to his mother's call.
"Then, here I come!"
The next instant, Zephyr kicked off the air, diving down like a hunting falcon. His target was unmistakably Aokiji.
"Ara ara, you're not holding back at all, Zephyr-sensei!"
Aokiji raised his right hand. "Ice Block: Pheasant Beak!"
A cyan bird spread its wings and soared.
Then the next instant, Zephyr's Seastone right arm, wrapped in powerful Haki, crashed down thunderously, shattering the cyan bird to pieces.
"Ara ara."
Aokiji smiled helplessly. He flicked his right hand, and a long blade of ice condensed in his grasp.
"Ice Saber!"
BOOM!!
The moment they collided, the Navy warship's deck exploded with a massive crater. Teacher and student both fell directly into the ship's interior.
"Now then—"
Brett cracked his neck. Violent thunder danced across his body, engulfing him entirely in electrical light—like the god of thunder descending from heaven to command lightning itself!
"First, I'll start with you."
CRACK.
In a true flash of lightning, trailing brilliant electrical light, Brett surged forward like instant teleportation, appearing directly before Wang Zhi.
So fast!
The great pirate who'd once dominated the New World's pupils constricted sharply.
Then Wang Zhi realized—Brett was making an example of him.
He erupted in fury immediately.
"Don't look down on me, brat!!"
His massive fist was already wrapped in powerful Haki. He swung.
But Brett had already heard the sound.
With extreme reflexes backing him up, he simply shifted his body slightly and dodged Wang Zhi's punch.
Then Brett extended his left hand, grasping the great pirate's wrist amid his disbelieving gaze.
Thunder roared across his right arm.
"Current Drive: Secret Technique: Conqueror's Buragan!"
He mobilized roughly half his stored power, then converted the Conqueror's Fist into the shockwave thrust of Buragan, mixing it with Haki, electricity, and moisture.
A shockwave that pierced through everything exploded forth with Brett's punch.
BOOM!!
Brett's fist landed solidly on Wang Zhi's chest.
"GAAHHH!!"
The old veteran of the seas could only scream in agony now.
Behind him, a silver-white wave penetrated his body, shooting like a laser toward the ocean's horizon.
Brett released his grip on Wang Zhi's arm.
The old veteran staggered backward two steps before crashing to the ground.
"Urgh..."
The veteran lay there on the deck, blood continuously pouring from his mouth. He struggled to sit up, but his constantly trembling body simply wouldn't support such movement.
Brett glanced at him.
Still conscious? Guess his reputation wasn't undeserved after all.
Though he'd only mobilized half his stored energy, that didn't mean this punch's power was merely half of what he'd used when beating up Akainu and Kaido. After all, his Haki had been full force.
But his objective was already achieved. Wang Zhi had basically lost all combat ability.
Brett turned around, looking toward Weevil and his mother.
"Ke ke ke ke..."
Miss Bakkin's jaw trembled continuously, her upper and lower teeth chattering together.
Her face was deathly pale, her expression utterly terrified.
How could he be this strong?! How could he be strong to this degree?! That was Wang Zhi—taken down like this with a single strike!
She'd also been part of Rocks' crew once. She knew exactly how powerful Wang Zhi was! Brett! Was this monster even stronger than Whitebeard?!
"Still have time to be afraid?" Brett smiled at her.
"Weevil!!" The old woman practically shrieked.
"Yes, Mama!" Her good son responded loudly.
Then at that moment, Brett chuckled softly.
He looked toward Weevil's back with apparent surprise. "Whitebeard-senpai, when did you arrive?"
"Ah? Pops!" Weevil froze, then immediately turned around excitedly.
The old woman's expression changed drastically. Weevil, you idiot!
But she didn't even have time to scream. In a flash of lightning, Brett had appeared before her, then grabbed her head.
"You know what to do, right?" Brett said with a smile.
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