"Whitebeard, I warned you, you will pay for it!"
Big Mom said to Whitebeard.
"Is that the price for destroying your pirate crew?"
Whitebeard replied, sounding amused, as if it were a joke.
For a moment, undisguised killing intent flashed in Big Mom's eyes. "Whitebeard, this time won't be like last time. Don't be too arrogant. It's possible that nobody will have the last laugh!"
"In that case, it depends on your capabilities,"
Whitebeard responded in kind.
At the same time, Whitebeard's powerful Conqueror's Haki surged forth, emitting a formidable pressure that permeated the surroundings.
Confronting Whitebeard's Conqueror's Haki, Big Mom also activated her own Conqueror's Haki mode. For one of the Four Emperors, mastering Conqueror's Haki was essential.
However, among the Four Emperors, Conqueror's Haki also has its strengths and weaknesses. Before the Summit War, the Red-Haired's Conqueror's Haki was considered the most powerful among them.
However, since Whitebeard's reappearance, his physical condition remained at its peak indefinitely.
Simultaneously, due to the refinement from the card system, at this point, Whitebeard's Conqueror's Haki was only one step away from evolving into Next level of ConquerorHaki, making it no match for Big Mom's Conqueror's Haki.
Because, under the confrontation between the two Haki, Big Mom Haki quickly fell, she completely withstood the impact of Whitebeard's Haki, but it did not cause any harm to her.
"Damn it, Whitebeard's power seems even greater than before"
Big Mom exclaimed in surprise.
"Gurararara, Linlin, feeling a bit scared?"
Whitebeard chuckled.
Upon hearing Whitebeard's provocative words, Big Mom could no longer contain her anger, and her strength surged rapidly.
"What a joke!"
Big Mom's body suddenly expanded significantly, unleashing a terrifying force. Under its influence, the sea on the coast churned violently.
Simultaneously, the sky underwent a transformation, as if the world itself feared this power.
Big Mom's eyes turned red, her furious state is similar to when she suffered from an eating disorder. However, she hadn't completely lost control. In this state, her strength increased greatly.
"Whitebeard, go to hell!"
Big Mom roared as she threw a slash at Whitebeard. Whitebeard countered with his Naginata, and a tremendous shockwave erupted from the point of contact between the two.
Big Mom furiously slashed at Whitebeard, her strikes coming like a torrential rain.
With each block from Whitebeard, the ground vibrated from the forceful collision.
People have to admit that Admirals are still slightly inferior to the Four Emperors, and Big Mom remains a true Emperor, unlike Blackbeard.
Big Mom's pressure on Whitebeard far surpasses that of Kizaru, a testament to the potency of her Conqueror's Haki and strength
Becoming a Marine Admiral can be achieved through mastery of Devil Fruit abilities. As long as individuals possess formidable powers, they qualify for the position of Marine Admiral.
But the criteria for becoming one of the Four Emperors are much more demanding. To ascend to this position, possessing Conqueror's Haki is almost a prerequisite.
Not every Marine Admiral possesses Conqueror's Haki; it's an innate ability that some are born with.
However, a Four Emperors possesses the qualities of a king almost from birth, just like Big Mom.
Big Mom's strength is not solely attributed to her Devil Fruit ability; her fruit can manifest a variety of support abilities.
Even without Big Mom's presence, her strength commands the respect of other pirates. Even Whitebeard would hesitate to claim he could easily defeat her.
At the level of the Four Emperors, duels are no longer so simple, except perhaps for Blackbeard.
Blackbeard's path to becoming one of the Four Emperors is somewhat attributed to luck and opportunism.
In terms of sheer power, Blackbeard falls far short of Big Mom and Kaido, as both of them have endured the test of time.
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While Whitebeard battled Big Mom, Governor Kaido of the Beasts Pirates, on a distant ghost island, was starting to gather it's main cadre.
"Whitebeard's clash with Big Mom is great news. In such a huge battle, we must seize the opportunity to make our move,"
Kaido declared.
"Kaido-san, I think we should attack the Whitebeard Pirates at this time. Whitebeard has threatened us. This is a good opportunity to hit him hard."
Quinn said.
"Master Kaido, I believe it's wiser to confront Big Mom. If we engage Whitebeard now, we'll surely face his revenged later"
"Once the war between Whitebeard and Big Mom over, we'll be the ones who bears the blunt"
After hearing Jack's words, Kaido shook his head. As one of the Four Emperors having the title of "The Strongest Creature," Kaido not only possesses powerful strength but also a cunning mind.
"No, Whitebeard is the toughest opponent to deal with. If we don't take advantage of this excellent opportunity to strike him and allow his strength to continue growing unchecked, we'll never stand a chance against him in the future"
"With Whitebeard's ambitions, he won't settle for just being one of the Four Emperors. Sooner or later, he'll turn his sights on us"
Kaido said after some thought
After Kaido's analysis, Jack quicklyresponded, "So, are we going to confront Whitebeard? I'll start gathering our forces."
"What?"
"Don't act hastily right now," Kaido cautioned once more.
The men were suddenly puzzled by Kaido's words. One moment he suggested taking action against Whitebeard, and now he was advising not to act rashly.
So, whether to take action or not, this left them feeling a bit embarrassed.
But Kaido doesn't explain; he has his own plan and never discusses it with his subordinates.
"Whitebeard, Linlin, I hope you both lose"
Kaido remarked as he took a sip from his jug.
...
Bluff Island, an uninhabited New World island devoid of any authority or inhabitants. Its harsh environment makes it unsuitable for survival but perfect for combat.
In the heart of the island, the clash between the two emperor pirate fleets erupted. Meanwhile, along the coastline, the duel between Whitebeard and Big Mom raged on.
And unlike these battle scenes full of gunpowder smoke, there are two figures hiding comfortably on the high mountains on the island.
These two people were Kid and Killer who had escaped before. After separating with Capone Bege, the two fled all the way to the top of the mountain.
The mountain provided them a safe distance from the raging battle between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates, shielding them from the chaos below.
And standing on the top of this mountain, They can overlook the battlefield situation below. Although they can't see it very clearly, the large-scale fierce battle eld still makes them feel very spectacular.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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