A mysterious figure emerged from the shadows of the ruins.
"I-Is that—" Law suddenly stammered, his eyes widening as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing.
Kid, usually full of confidence and arrogance, now looked tense.
"Wait... Why is he here!"
Luffy scratched his head with a clueless expression.
"Who is that guy? Why is everyone so shocked?"
Law growled in frustration at Luffy's ignorance.
"Idiot! That's... Chaosbringer."
Bonney, Drake, Bege, Urouge, Killer, Zoro, Hawkins, and Apoo's expressions all changed drastically.
They had all heard that name, a name that instilled fear across the world. Kamiki Eiji, also known as Chaosbringer, a man who had shaken the world government with his fearless actions.
However, it wasn't just his deeds that made him feared, but his overwhelming power. It was said that he had challenged many powerful individuals in the world, from Kaido to Garp, and had even defeated some of them.
Douglas Bullet, who had been standing proudly, now smiled with satisfaction, his eyes gleaming like a predator spotting its prey.
"Chaosbringer, huh? So you've come. Looks like I've hooked a bigger fish than I expected. That's good, the pirates known as the Worst Generation are so weak, it's not even a warm-up."
Luffy, Kid, Law, and the others felt insulted by Bullet's belittling statement.
"..."
Eiji didn't respond directly. He stepped forward, dark black lightning from his Haoshoku Haki spreading around him.
"Why is this man's Haoshoku Haki so strong?"
"Damn! Is this the power of someone who's fought three Yonko?!"
"Shit, I'm almost kneeling from the pressure of Haoshoku Haki, this is embarrassing!"
The Worst Generation pirates could barely withstand the mental pressure of Eiji's Haoshoku Haki.
It's worth noting that Haoshoku Haki is a rare power that cannot be learned or possessed by just anyone. It's said that only 1 in 1,000,000 people have this power. Among the 11 known Supernovas, there are 3 confirmed Haoshoku Haki users: Luffy, Kid, and Zoro.
"Don't underestimate me! This is nothing!"
Kid gritted his teeth to stay on his feet, unlike Law, Bonney, Bege, and the other members of the Worst Generation who were already down on one knee.
Luffy and Zoro also stood, though feeling the terrifying pressure from Eiji's Haoshoku Haki.
"You don't mind if I join, do you? Rumor has it you're on par with Rayleigh, I want to verify that for myself."
Standing not far from Bullet, Eiji only glanced at Luffy and ignored the other Worst Generation pirates, focusing solely on Bullet.
This attitude, in the eyes of Kid, Law, and the others, was arrogance, triggering their dissatisfaction.
Bullet just laughed harder.
"HAHAHA... I don't care about the other pirates. You're the main course. Let's see if the rumors about you are true!"
*WHOOSH*
Without warning, Bullet launched himself at Eiji with unmatched speed, the ground beneath him shattering. Eiji stood still, waiting calmly.
*BOOM*
Bullet's massive fist, coated in pitch-black Busoshoku Haki, smashed into the ground where Eiji stood.
Dust and thick smoke filled the air, obscuring everyone's view. But behind the smoke, Eiji stood tall, unharmed, his palm having effortlessly blocked Bullet's attack.
"Your Busoshoku Haki is strong. Your training while imprisoned in Impel Down wasn't for nothing." Eiji said calmly, without a hint of arrogance.
Bullet grinned even wider, feeling his blood boil.
"Great. But this is just the beginning!"
*BAM* *BAM* *BAM*
Blow after blow from Bullet pounded into Eiji, each strike strong enough to reduce a large building to rubble. Yet, each time, Eiji dodged or blocked the attacks with extraordinary efficiency.
"Busoshoku Haki... Kenbunshoku Haki... You've mastered them all at a very high level." Bullet muttered with a wild look in his eyes.
"But do you have the resolve to become the strongest in this world?"
*RUMBLE*
As if in response to that challenge, an even stronger aura of Haoshoku Haki suddenly exploded from Eiji's body.
The invisible energy waves spread wide, forcing Luffy, Kid, Law, and the others to struggle even harder to stay conscious.
Bullet was pushed back several steps, his eyes widening in shock.
"Such powerful Haoshoku Haki...! It might be on par with Captain Roger."
Eiji looked indifferently at Bullet.
"I'm not interested in being the strongest in this world. I just want to find strong opponents to sharpen myself. Douglas Bullet, you'll be my stepping stone on that path."
*WHOOSH*
In an instant, Eiji counterattacked. In the blink of an eye, he dashed forward, his body almost invisible to the naked eye. Bullet tried to block, but Eiji was already in front of his face.
*BAM*
A devastating punch hit Bullet's stomach, sending his massive body flying back dozens of meters. The ground cracked beneath him, and he gritted his teeth, feeling the impact of the blow.
Before Bullet could react, Eiji was already behind him, delivering a series of rapid strikes, each infused with advanced Busoshoku Haki.
*BAM* *BAM* *BAM*
Bullet's famously tough and resilient body began to show signs of damage. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and his expression turned serious, a far cry from the dismissive attitude he had when facing the Worst Generation pirates.
"Incredible speed and strength..." Bullet muttered before grinning again. "Now this is getting interesting!"
Bullet used the power of the Gasha Gasha no Mi to merge the surrounding objects, transforming into a giant form. His body now stood dozens of meters tall, and his strength increased many times over.
*BAM* *BAM* *BAM*
The following attacks shook the entire island, the ground trembling with each blow of Bullet's fists.
But Eiji remained calm, dodging every massive strike with absolute composure. His Six Eyes easily read the incoming attacks.
Though Bullet appeared to be an unstoppable monster, Eiji displayed total mastery over the battlefield.
Watching from a distance, Kid gritted his teeth.
"Those two men are truly monsters."
Though he was reluctant to admit it, he didn't have the confidence to defeat either of them. This only fueled his anger at his own weakness.
Law crossed his arms, his face serious.
"This battle is beyond our limits. We should think twice before involving ourselves."
"That guy hurt Usopp! I won't let him get away with that."
"Stop, Luffy. I know you're angry, but first, let's take Usopp to Chopper for treatment."
Luffy, who was about to join the fight, was stopped by Zoro.
"Isn't Torao here? Torao, heal Usopp's wounds."
"Straw Hat, don't order me around."
Even so, Law approached Usopp, who lay gravely injured on the ground, and began administering first aid.