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If you can't withstand even this level of Haki, then even if you escape from Sabaody, your tragic end is inevitable.
So, you must stay conscious and stand until the end, the kid I have my eye on...
With this thought, Garp no longer held back. Clenching his fists tightly, his whole body bathed in violent, raging dark red lightning, he unleashed his Conqueror's Haki towards Zyhark without reservation.
Zzzzt!
The sky and earth changed color. Wherever the Haki passed, the flat grassy plain shattered inch by inch, exploding into dense spider-web-like cracks.
Although Garp was beginning to decline during this period, his overall level was almost no different from his peak. The Conqueror's Haki he unleashed with all his might was undoubtedly extremely terrifying, possessing advanced destructive properties!
Thud.
The moment the dark red lightning swept over Zyhark, a crisp sound of someone collapsing immediately echoed.
Just like when Kaido attacked last time, Meowth fell to the ground instantly.
"Damn it, this annoying feeling again, what the hell is this…"
Faintly, Meowth could still be heard weakly complaining.
The last thing Meowth saw before losing consciousness was King standing proudly amidst the raging storm.
This incredibly powerful man stood with his arms crossed, his casual shirt flapping wildly, yet his posture remained unshaken.
Even the expression on his face was as calm and leisurely as ever, seemingly unaffected by the Haki's intimidation.
Surrounding him was only the constant rumble of an engine!
Strong enough to intimidate others, having a powerful heartbeat turned out to be unexpectedly useful in the world of pirates.
Though King's face remained calm, beneath it was sheer panic.
"Clearly not sensing any powerful aura, yet completely withstanding Garp's Haki?"
Even the usually composed Kuzan's pupils shrank slightly. "And that neurotic blue-haired girl too…"
As Garp's long-time follower, he was well aware of just how powerful Garp's Haki was.
That aura that stood at the pinnacle of the world wasn't something just anyone could withstand!
"Is this another inexplicable display of aura? Hey Zyhark, why do these guys like to stare so much?"
Aqua dug her ear, caring more about the frozen magic than the irrelevant Conqueror's Haki.
As she spoke, she casually cast a support spell to enhance Meowth's resistance.
However, even after Meowth regained consciousness, cursing and pulling out a remote control to summon the original Mecha for revenge, Aqua still didn't get a response from Zyhark.
Looking up in confusion, she saw Zyhark at the front, drenched in sweat.
Even his straight posture was slightly bent, as if bearing a great pressure.
"No way, no way, Zyhark, are you about to faint?"
Unlike her usual caring attitude towards Meowth, seeing Zyhark in such a difficult situation made Aqua burst into a mocking laugh.
Weren't you quite impressive usually? Even locking up this goddess's liquor cabinet, and now you're sweating buckets?
"How about this, Zyhark, if you say 'Goddess-sama, please help your loyal follower,' I'll help you escape this aura suppression?"
Unfortunately for her, Zyhark ignored the playful goddess, gritting his teeth and staring firmly at the Shura-like Garp ahead.
Despite being able to easily counter the effects of Conqueror's Haki using the Goro Goro no Mi, he chose not to.
Instead, he voluntarily abandoned all possible resistance methods, choosing to confront Garp's Haki with sheer willpower!
With a super cheat like the wishing pool, eating the invincible Goro Goro no Mi, and having a world view unmatched in the pirate world, why...
Why should he resort to trickery to avoid the aura pressure released by others?
Once was enough with Kaido. This time, Zyhark decided to face the Conqueror's Haki of a top-tier world figure head-on!
If he couldn't even withstand a mere Haki, then no matter how many powerful abilities he possessed, they would ultimately be just physical strength.
From the moment he crossed over till now, whether spending a year settling in Windmill Village or adventuring with Aqua, Zyhark's philosophy had always been to develop carefully and act cautiously.
But after killing a Celestial Dragon and destined to bear the "sin," facing Garp at his peak, he wanted to set aside all thoughts and plans, selfishly and unreservedly...
Act recklessly for once!
"Come on, Marine Hero! If you can knock me out, just try it!!"
Facing the violent gale, Zyhark took a heavy step forward, stomping a deep pit into the hard ground.
"Can I take this as your challenge, Zyhark?"
As the words fell, Garp's mouth slightly curved upwards. He then clenched his steel-like fist, roaring as he elevated his Conqueror's Haki to its peak.
Buzz!
Countless shockwaves, accompanied by dark red thunder, swept out. The ground cracked, space rippled, as if the entire world was about to be torn to pieces!
The storm of Haki spread rapidly, even affecting other areas of the Sabaody Archipelago. Residents several hundred to thousand meters away suddenly rolled their eyes and fainted on the spot.
"What's happening? Why is everyone suddenly collapsing?"
Uncle Goodman, a shipwright at Tree 59, held a carpenter's hammer, looking puzzled at his friends falling one after another.
The reason he didn't pass out like the others was not because he was a hidden expert like Rayleigh.
It was because another aura, blooming magnificently, weakened Garp's Conqueror's Haki!
Tree 21, the desolate ruins of the lawless zone.
Dragon, who was having a secret conversation with Bartholomew Kuma, suddenly stood up, his pupils shrinking.
Following closely, Kuma and Ivankov, who sensed the second Conqueror's Haki, also revealed shocked expressions.
"Dragon, this chaotic and unfamiliar Haki, could it be…"
The Okama King Ivankov looked towards the direction of the blooming Haki.
That was the 1st auction house of the Yarukiman Mangrove that they had just left.
At this moment, the Conqueror's Haki owners there, whether it be Garp, Kuzan, or Dark King Rayleigh, their Haki wouldn't feel so raw and newly awakened.
So the biggest possibility left...
"It seems we have another reason to recruit the young owner of the sea restaurant."
Dragon, with a bright red slipper print on his face, nodded, his deep voice carrying rare excitement.
His fruit ability was unique, allowing him to slightly detect the situation at the auction house.
"The owner of the sea restaurant, Zyhark, is he the rookie who dared to kill a Celestial Dragon?"
Bartholomew Kuma, holding a travel booklet, showed no emotion through his half-mechanical eyes.
Meanwhile, at the 1st auction house of the Yarukiman Mangrove.
On the cracked and spacious grassland, a gentle breeze brought a sense of refreshment.
Garp retracted his raging Conqueror's Haki, his eyes bulging, jaw dropped, staring straight at Zyhark kneeling on one knee.
Beside him, Kuzan and Smoker wore the same expression, faces full of disbelief.
There was no mistake, though it was fleeting, that was definitely the Conqueror's Haki symbolizing the status of a king!
Belonging to the owner of the sea restaurant, the hero of the East Blue, Zyhark!
"Zyhark, you really do have this potential…"
After a heavy sigh, the calmed Garp shook his head, a bright smile of the Monkey family appearing on his face.
He guessed that Zyhark might withstand his Haki, but he never expected that by a twist of fate, he would force out Zyhark's latent king potential.
In that case...
Garp put away his smile, his fist, covered with top-tier Armament Haki, hanging by his side.
Simultaneously, golden light flickered, the black fist covered with Conqueror's Haki.
"Be careful, Zyhark, the next punch, I won't hold back at all!"
Before Zyhark, who had "leveled up," could recover, Garp, with an overwhelmingly fierce aura, leapt into the air.
With a fist imbued with Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, he raised it high and aimed it at Zyhark and the entire area of the 1st Yarukiman Mangrove, punching down with all his might.
"Galaxy Impact!!!"
Boom!!
Red lightning exploded, an unimaginable terrifying shockwave erupted like a meteor, descending from above.
Merely touching the fist edge, the entire ground shattered.
Even the giant ice wall Kuzan had erected earlier shattered instantly, turning into flying crystal shards!
(End of Chapter)