[As Hawkins approached with a sizable entourage, Zoro and Luffy stood transfixed, while Tama beside them couldn't help but gasp, fear etched on her face.]
["Those are Kaido's men!"]
[Zoro and Luffy were further taken aback. They were well acquainted with Hawkins, having crossed paths with him on Sabaody Archipelago. Yet, what caught them completely off guard was the revelation that]
[Hawkins, long thought to have vanished, had pledged allegiance to Kaido?]
[And he had made his way to the Wano Country to become one of his subordinates?]
[Encountering them here, of all places...]
Observing the live broadcast in the Sky, viewers worldwide were left dumbfounded.
Having followed numerous live broadcasts, they had gained insight into the future seas' power dynamics.
Zoro, Luffy, Hawkins, and the rest were all supernovas of the Worst Generation.
They constituted the most renowned cohort of up-and-coming pirates on the Grand Line.
Their futures were brimming with promise, their strength and crews not to be underestimated.
But the revelation of Hawkins aligning with Kaido in Wano was a twist none had foreseen...
Luffy and Zoro had ventured to Wano with the singular aim of toppling Kaido.
Now, with Hawkins in Kaido's fold, their mission to liberate Wano was bound to escalate into a formidable showdown.
This prospect stirred anticipation in the hearts of countless viewers.
While it was common knowledge that disparities existed among the supernovas, the question lingered:
Who among Hawkins, Zoro, Luffy, and their Worst Generation was truly the strongest?
What delineated their strengths and weaknesses?
The impending clash promised to unveil these mysteries, igniting excitement and anticipation.
Eagerly, viewers trained their eyes on the unfolding spectacle in the sky, fearful of missing a single moment...
[Soon, the scene in the sky unfolded as anticipated.]
[Upon sighting Luffy and Zoro, Hawkins charged forward with his men, no hesitation in his stride.]
[A fierce battle erupted between the two factions!]
[Zoro and Luffy pressed their assault against Hawkins relentlessly.]
[One wielded the three-sword style, unleashing a fearsome aura of sword energy, while the other relied on his two fists to rain down relentless blows.]
[However, despite the onslaught of countless attacks directed at Hawkins, they seemed to have no effect whatsoever.]
[He absorbed every assault from Luffy and Zoro, standing his ground unwaveringly.]
[Not a flicker of expression graced his face, a testament to his devil fruit powers.]
[Not only could he foresee his own actions in advance, but he could also deflect fatal damage onto others.]
[This ability was undeniably abnormal in nature.]
[It was as if, so long as Hawkins had enough pawns at his disposal and those behind him remained intact, he could endure the onslaught from Luffy and Zoro indefinitely.]
[This predicament left Zoro and Luffy scratching their heads...]
[After what felt like an eternity of combat, neither of them could tally the number of times they had assaulted Hawkins.]
[Though most of the pawns behind him had fallen, Hawkins remained unscathed.]
[This prompted a somber sigh from Zoro.]
["What a tricky Devil Fruit ability!"]
[Luffy chimed in, "Yeah, he's a real nuisance..."]
[They couldn't afford to waste any more time tangling with Hawkins.]
[After all, Tama had fallen ill from consuming contaminated food, and it was imperative they get herr medical attention promptly.]
[They couldn't afford to be bogged down in a protracted battle with Hawkins.]
The Water 7!
The Straw Hat Pirates watched the unfolding spectacle in the sky with a myriad of expressions.
As rookies in the world of pirates, they had yet to traverse the countless battles that awaited them at the pinnacle of combat.
Thus, witnessing glimpses of the future etched in the sky left many of them awestruck!
Nami remarked,
"Is that Hawkins? One of the future supernovas akin to Luffy and Zoro? His abilities seem utterly extraordinary."
Usopp echoed her sentiment, his astonishment evident on his face.
"Yes, if we consider his Devil Fruit ability, as long as he gathers enough underlings,…"
"Then he can endure damage countless times, essentially possessing countless lives. I really admire this fruit!"
Luffy and Zoro, as the main characters, remained silent. They simply gazed at the sky, affirming that in the upcoming battle, they would surely overcome Hawkins!
[However, just as the scene set, Luffy and Zoro abruptly turned and fled with Tama!]
[It's not that they're avoiding a confrontation with Hawkins, but pressing matters demand their immediate attention.]
[Naturally, they won't linger here.]
[Soon, more and more of Kaido's men emerged, but Luffy and the others skillfully evaded them....]
[However, then a truly formidable figure appeared!]
[This sent shockwaves through countless individuals in Wano, including Zoro and Luffy!]
[For this individual is none other than the mastermind behind the ongoing turmoil in Wano....]
[Kaido!]
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