With a loud clang, Kaido's dragon tail swiftly coiled around Armament Haki, struggling hard to fend off the sharp fangs approaching from behind!
"Hey, Marine kid, your strength is impressive; you've earned the right to make me take you seriously!"
With a mighty roar, Kaido's form transformed, and his enlarged body swiftly extended , launching a powerful strike, summoning the immense azure dragon once more.
In sheer strength, the azure dragon form clearly surpasses the Human-Beast form. Only Kaido, in the azure dragon form, can forcefully overcome the current challenge.
Roar!
The azure dragon bellowed, lightning from the sky clashed with flames from the earth, creating a burst of dazzling light and shadows. In a flash, Kaido transformed back into the Human-Beast form wielding the Hassaikai.
"Kosanze.... (Nine Mountains and Eight Seas of Purgatory)"
Suddenly, Kaido leaped above Atlas, twirling and dancing fiercely with the Hassaikai in his hand. Conqueror's Haki enveloped him, numerous black lightning bolts emanated, and powerful shockwaves distorted the space nearby.
"Ragnaraku!"
Atlas tightened his fists, and Armament Haki surged, neither more nor less, akin to blood beneath the skin, a controlled but forceful turbulence, fierce and domineering!
"Rokushiki Raien Tenbu Bakurin (Thunder Flame, Heavenly Martial Exploding Wheel)"
With the combined blessing of thunder and fire, wielding peak combat prowess, he can harness all the thunder and fire from the heavens and earth, granted the ability is honed properly!
Boom!
Even before the fists and weapon collided, the Haki on both sides had already initiated a fierce clash. Explosive roars echoed in the surroundings, dark clouds churned in the sky, and the airwaves rising resembled a sharp blade slicing through the atmosphere!
"Kaido..."
"Your bravery amounts to nothing more than this!!!"
The potent Conqueror's will surged through his mind. Atlas's eyes widened, veins covering his body, as he advanced, delivering a direct kick under Kaido's ribs.
Kaido neither dodged nor avoided but met the forward kick head-on.
Bang!
Their legs collided, unleashing terrifying shockwaves that surged in all directions, whipping up thousands of massive waves in the sea below.
Some Sea Beasts, passing by, were almost instantly slain. Countless Sea Beast's' corpses floated on the sea surface, later shattered into pieces.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Once more separated, Kaido pushed away and advanced again. The collision of their bodies sounded like a symphony, one after another.
Both are formidable men chasing the ultimate physique. The sensation of fists meeting flesh saturates their bodies and minds. Punches are exchanged, and with each clash of Haki, deep marks are left on the opponent's body, returning to normal in an instant.
Punch to the flesh! This is the essence of manly romance!
Boom!
With a muted thud, both of them stepped backward simultaneously, taking several imaginary steps in the air before coming to a halt.
In terms of sheer power, Atlas undeniably holds the upper hand, but Kaido's mastery of Conqueror's infusion is no longer as unfamiliar as it was a few years ago. Not limited to weapons, any part of his body can be employed for winding attacks!
If his Armament Haki hadn't reached a level of quality and skill without shortcomings, he wouldn't have been able to contend with Kaido to this extent.
...
G-5 Base Port.
Gulp!
Francis swallowed nervously. Each distant movement heightened his fear. Despite lurking in the Beasts Pirates for a while, he was well aware of the daunting strength possessed by Kaido, the Sea Emperor.
"or..."
"Should we evacuate first? Rear Admiral Maynard?"
Francis inquired with a concerned tone, addressing the Rear Admiral beside him.
"Ah!?"
"What did you say? You want us, Marines, to be deserters?"
Maynard clenched the cigarette in his mouth and cast a somewhat disdainful glance at Francis.
He's a man with robust muscles and a broad chest. His black hair is tied into a ponytail, extending to one side. Thick black beards adorn his cheeks. A white peaked cap with the Marine seagull pattern sits atop his nose bridge, paired with a set of light-colored sunglasses.
He holds the highest military rank in the entire G-5 base, second only to Atlas. Naturally, he has the final say on whether to retreat or stand firm.
Certainly, the defense of the G-5 base in the New World can't rely solely on soldiers under the Atlas Fleet. A permanent Marine presence is established, with Maynard holding the second-in-command position for the entire base.
Despite Smoker's trust from Atlas, his rank as a lieutenant colonel clearly didn't qualify him to temporarily take charge of the G-5 base.
"You..."
Francis found himself speechless. With only Marine warships present, he clearly couldn't leave without Maynard's permission, even if he was much stronger than Maynard.
Indeed, resorting to force would bring upon him the retaliation of the entire Marine, a consequence he couldn't bear.
Now, all that's left is to pray that the Vice Admiral can fend off Kaido...
Pere~Pere~Pere~Pere~!
Suddenly, Maynard looked stunned, retrieved the den den mushi from his jacket pocket, and answered the phone without hesitation.
"Hi, I'm Maynard."
"I'm Sengoku. Did Vice Admiral Atlas intercept Kaido?"
Sengoku's deep voice echoed through the microphone, and he was evidently not in a good mood.
"Vice Admiral is battling Kaido, and as of now, there's no harm to the G-5 Base Marine."
Maynard raised his eyes, calmly observing the tumultuous battlefield with colossal waves in the distance.
"Where's Francis?"
"Safe and sound."
"Huh~ Very good. Garp is already en route to provide support. Let Atlas hold on a little longer, and when the time comes, capture Kaido directly!"
Sengoku breathed a sigh of relief and spoke with reassurance.
"Yes! Sengoku Admiral!"
.....
With almost all forces at sea in motion, it's a testament to the significance of the situation.
This is Kaido, one of the three sea emperors!
Both the Big Mom Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates had already dispatched spies to the waters near the G-5 base once Kaido broke out of Onigashima.
Even the World Economy News under Morgans swiftly mobilized. He wouldn't easily let go of a major event that could bring about significant changes in the world situation.
They had a hunch that this time, Kaido would likely...
About to be captured by Marine again!
Why 'again'?
Kaido is a renowned tough character, having been captured by Marine multiple times, yet consistently escaping unscathed. He could be considered the immortal hero in the pirate world.
Suddenly, the clash between Kaido and Atlas drew the attention of the entire New World.
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