The red-haired Shanks' battle style didn't involve many flashy moves like Arthur's. Much like Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman, Shanks' approach was refined, focusing on powerful, precise strikes.
This was the essence of a swordsman and a master of pure physical prowess.
At high speed, Shanks nearly vanished from the sight of ordinary people. However, Arthur, with his incredible vision and keen observation Haki, could easily track Shanks' movements and attacks.
Boom!
A powerful slash flew towards Arthur, followed by a series of rapid strikes. Arthur had to halt his counterattack to deflect these incoming slashes with his three-pointed two-bladed sword, which was imbued with immense lightning, resembling a lightsaber from a martial arts epic.
Arthur's sword glowed hotly, buzzing through the air as he blocked each of Shanks' slashes. Seeing his initial strategy fail, Shanks adjusted his tactics, launching heavy slashes capable of cleaving islands towards Arthur.
This time, Arthur didn't block as before. His wings suddenly became light and transformed into two bolts of lightning.
"Two hundred million volts, Heaven's Punishment!"
Arthur's wings formed thunderous blades, spinning rapidly and deflecting all incoming slashes. Using the electromagnetic field, Arthur disappeared and reappeared above Shanks, unleashing a powerful attack.
"Three hundred million volts, Electromagnetic Shock!"
Blue-violet lightning surged towards Shanks, delivering a devastating blow. This attack not only applied tremendous force but also paralyzed and burned the body, disrupting neural signals.
Shanks' expression shifted, clearly affected by the attack. While the physical damage was minimal, the disruption of neural control caused confusion. However, Shanks quickly overcame the effects and escaped the electromagnetic field's range.
"Dragon Slash!"
Shanks' next move was immensely powerful, capable of splitting a small island in two. Arthur countered with gravitational force, redirecting the slash into the sea.
"Rising Dragon Slash!"
Undeterred, Shanks unleashed another powerful technique, showing that Arthur's attacks were indeed challenging him. In response, Arthur used a new technique.
"Four hundred million volts, God's Judgement. Lightning Explosion!"
Arthur compressed a massive lightning attack into a two-meter beam, which exploded with immense power, neutralizing Shanks' strike.
More than ten kilometers offshore, powerful figures like Beckman watched the battle intently.
While the lower-ranking pirates marveled at the spectacular slashes and lightning, Beckman and other elite crew members analyzed the techniques and responses of both combatants, assessing Arthur's strength.
"Huh?" Beckman noticed something. A small boat with green candles was approaching their location.
It turned out that Mihawk, who had hoped for a good battle, had been following Arthur's trail in his own boat since Arthur disappeared. Now, he had arrived just in time.
Turning their gaze back to the island, Shanks and Arthur continued their relentless attacks, defenses, and evasions.
With their incredible stamina, it was clear that unless powerful moves were used to determine the outcome, this battle could drag on for seven or eight days.
Shanks' Western sword was wrapped in powerful Armament Haki, as were his hands and forearms.
Arthur's three-pointed, two-edged sword, along with his hands and forearms, had also turned completely black with Armament Haki.
Since ordinary moves proved ineffective, both combatants decided to rely on Armament Haki, a common practice among New World powerhouses.
They typically conserved their energy, only using Armament Haki to quickly resolve fights when needed, as it consumed a significant amount of physical strength.
Kaido was an exception, capable of using it anytime due to his extraordinarily strong body.
"Armed Black Thunder!" Arthur took the initiative, launching a lightning blade enveloped in black Armament Haki.
Ding!
Shanks countered with a powerful slash, dispersing the black thunder.
Huh!
A vortex slash surrounded Arthur, narrowing in on him rapidly. However, Arthur had already transformed into his elemental form, evading the attack. He then rushed toward Shanks with haste.
"Armed 100 million volts, Electric Puncture!"
Ding!
Shanks blocked the attack firmly, sliding back slightly from the force. Even with his left arm missing, Shanks' strength remained formidable, though he couldn't prevent some movement backward.
"Black Dragon Bite!"
Countering Arthur's move, Shanks immediately launched a thrust at Arthur's lightspeed form. Arthur, unable to evade in time, was pierced.
"Cough~"
A trace of blood appeared at the corner of Arthur's mouth. Despite his attempt to elementalize, he was a fraction too slow.
For a moment, the two warriors clashed again, using only Armament Haki. The intensity of their fight had reached a critical point.
In the distance, Mihawk observed with keen interest, recognizing the significance of this clash between two powerful figures.
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