Rumble——!!!
A loud bang echoed in the sky, and immense power penetrated the Ryusen. Despite its island-like size, it began to fall apart under this blow!
Countless flames splashed across the sky, turning the once blue sky red.
Red loomed over Dressrosa.
"This shaking...isn't good!!"
"The aftermath of Mr. Admiral's battle is too strong! The Ryusen can't bear it anymore!"
The soldiers on the ship were panicked. The Ryusen under their feet was constantly vibrating, and they were gradually losing balance.
Buzz buzz!!!
Atlas, who had transformed into a giant of fire, felt it. With a thought, the power of the Rooster Talisman surged out, instantly stopping the splitting trend of the Ryusen.
Peng!!
The explosive dragon flames on his body grew deeper and more solid, like lava, suffocating those around him.
"What a young man...makes one feel old!!"
When the smoke and dust cleared, the battlefield looked like hell on earth.
Under Atlas' deliberate control, the entire transparent cover turned into a sea of fire, scorching the ground until it dried up and cracked.
Redfield's embarrassed figure was revealed.
The burnt black rapier had spiderweb-like cracks scattered on it.
Explosive flames not only possessed high temperatures but their powerful explosiveness was their main feature.
The clothes that were once as gorgeous as a dress were now rags hanging on his body, and his white hair had become burnt and curly under the high temperature.
Although he withstood it, the blow was not easy to bear.
Redfield's strength was not outstanding. He relied on his ability to read minds and his silent, ghostly speed to cross the sea.
Now, it reflected the benefits of Atlas' pursuit of comprehensive strength.
Incredible strength and speed, ultimate Haki, and a variety of talisman abilities.
It was enough to make Redfield unable to lift his head.
"You're old, you should rest and stop wandering around!"
Sound waves vibrated the air, and billowing heat waves spewed from his mouth. Atlas, in the giant's body, looked indifferent.
"Hellfire!!"
Atlas held his five fingers in the void, and the flames on the ground suddenly gathered and turned into a huge beast, biting towards Redfield.
"It has a variety of abilities. It seems to be some kind of unknown Mythical Zoan?"
Redfield looked at the cracked umbrella sword, now covered with Armament Haki. He swung the sword towards the flame beast, and a slash flew out.
At that moment, Atlas transformed into the Fire Giant again.
The sky-high soles of his feet stepped towards Redfield!
"You won't be so lucky this time!"
Redfield's eyes narrowed.
Although the giant's speed was fast, it was still much slower than the Marine's body.
Being huge wasn't always an advantage!
The flaw is in the moment of dispatch!
Redfield's figure kept flashing, approaching Atlas step by step while avoiding the attack range of the huge feet.
Whoosh!!!
In an instant, he circled behind Atlas and, using his excellent ability to stay in the air, came directly to the shoulder blade corresponding to the heart.
"I found you!! The main body is the flaw!!"
He wasn't known for his strength. If he had a head-on confrontation with Atlas, he would suffer.
Armament Haki covered his arms and the blade of his sword, and a terrifying aura gradually rose around him. He held the sword with both hands, and his dry face instantly became ferocious.
A cold light flashed!
"Hiss!!!"
Suddenly, Atlas' Observation Haki warned him, sending a tingling sensation throughout his body.
Ding ding ding!!!
Atlas blocked, but the cold light as dense as rain continued to break through, leaving red blood marks.
Redfield's figure flashed again, charging like a wild bull, turning into afterimages, dodging, and circling behind Atlas once more.
This speed...
This old guy's reaction speed isn't inferior to mine. His medium and long-distance speed isn't as good, but his short-range movements are incredibly fast and unpredictable.
Even with Observation Haki, predicting the future, I can't guess where his next attack will land!
He's stronger than just Observation Haki!
Atlas's muscles tensed, and his Armament Haki grew more intense. The blood flow in his vessels accelerated, and his whole body turned red.
Armament: Gorilla!!
As expected, in the old days, one person could keep pace with the Whitebeard and Roger Pirates.
Although it's slightly exaggerated.
Leaving aside the Whitebeard Pirates for now, the strength of the Roger Pirates goes beyond individual prowess.
A group of strong partners is what makes Roger unique in the world!!
Seeing his tactics working, Redfield's attacks intensified.
The umbrella sword in his hand kept stabbing Atlas, and the immense force lifted his body.
Zizzi!!!
Sparks flew everywhere. Atlas, carried away by the force, grinned, holding the umbrella sword on his chest with his generous palms, his eyes stern.
"Whitebeard died by my hands, and you still want to challenge me?!"
"Whitebeard..."
A look of reminiscence crossed Redfield's eyes, then a fierce look flashed, and he thrust forward with more force.
"I'm really not as good as Whitebeard and Roger. I've never been as good as them."
"But the Whitebeard you defeated was just an old pirate eroded by time!"
Redfield tried to pull the sword from Atlas's hand, but it wouldn't budge, even as blood oozed from his palm.
With fierce determination, Haki on the sword began to flow, penetrating into Atlas's body through the wound.
Internal Destruction!!
"You can't imagine how heroic and powerful Whitebeard and Roger were in their youth!! Their strength wasn't just individual, but the kind of trust that allows you to give your back to your companions!!"
To be honest, Redfield envied the camaraderie of relying on each other and taking risks together.
Just like the pirate group he met as a child.
He believed he wasn't inferior to Whitebeard and Roger in terms of strength, but the friendship they shared with companions was something he longed for.
"Dirty, it's really too dirty, this world!"
Redfield looked disgusted.
He could read people's minds through Observation Haki and had no way to trust anyone anymore!
"However, Whitebeard and Roger are just losers!!"
"Wait until I get that fruit, regain my youth, climb to the top of the sea, and complete the unfinished business of Roger and Whitebeard!!"
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