Chapter 49: Chapter 49
Within a short moment, the residual shockwave of the explosion swept over with the howling wind.
"Whoosh!"
Standing on a floating wooden plank, Carnes's clothes rustled in the gusty wind.
On the ship, the people instinctively raised their hands to shield their eyes from the gusts of wind.
"Rumble~"
Once the gust subsided, they slowly lowered their hands that were blocking their vision.
At this moment, the world returned to tranquility once again.
The chaotic sea surface came into view before their eyes.
Numerous pieces of broken wood floated on the water.
Mihawk's figure was nowhere to be seen.
Only Carnes remained standing on the sea surface.
"We... we won?!" The pirates on the affiliated pirate ship murmured in disbelief.
"What about Mihawk? Where's Dracule Mihawk, the world's strongest swordsman?"
"Even if he's the world's greatest swordsman, he would die from such a terrifying attack, right?"
Recalling the terrifying power of Carnes' released Cero, everyone couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
Instinctively, they imagined themselves as the ones who had taken that strike under the red pillar of light.
A scene flashed in their minds, where they were obliterated under that scenario.
Chills ran down their spines involuntarily.
On the Eternal Gale, the Bonney Pirates' ship, Bonney stared in astonishment at Carnes standing on the sea surface.
"Mihawk... lost?!"
"He won?! He really won?! Am I not dreaming?!"
Bonney rubbed her eyes forcefully.
Until now, she still found it somewhat hard to believe that this cheap bastard of a captain could actually win!
To think that he could go toe-to-toe with Mihawk was already incredibly shocking to her.
But now, he had actually won!
He defeated one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Dracule Mihawk, who was known as the world's strongest swordsman!
It was at this moment that Bonney's perception of Carnes and the Gale Emperor Pirates underwent a profound change.
At first, after being completely helpless against Carnes and suffering defeat, Bonney only felt that Carnes was strong.
That was all.
But now, seeing Carnes defeat the man hailed as the world's greatest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk, with such ease and control...
Bonney felt that this cheap captain was not only strong but unbelievably powerful!
Even his crew was extraordinary!
Being able to hold out against Mihawk for so long, exchanging blows back and forth, was enough to prove everything.
Not to mention that person clad in a white robe, who sent Mihawk flying with a single bare-handed strike!
Meanwhile, on the Vibbs Pirates' ship.
Someone shouted out first, their voice filled with excitement.
"We won! Captain, defeated the Warlord of the sea!!"
"Dracule Mihawk, the world's strongest swordsman has perished."
As soon as those words were spoken, the crew members of the affiliated pirate groups, after a brief moment of astonishment, erupted into a deafening cheer.
"Cheers!!!"
Listening to the cheers for Carnes coming from the surrounding ships, Bonney felt her whole body covered in goosebumps, and her pores became uncontrollably active.
A mysterious sense of collective honor emerged in their hearts, and even she, who was once a leader among them, couldn't help but feel different emotions.
In comparison, the members of the "Gale Emperor Pirates" seemed much calmer.
To them, it was only natural for their captain to emerge victorious!
In their eyes, the captain was the supreme being, unmatched by anyone else!
"Winning was just a matter of course, wasn't it?" said Demiurge, pushing his glasses up, his voice calm.
Beside him, Deva Path Pain also spoke with a cold tone.
"A battle with no suspense in its outcome."
Demiurge replied, "Or rather, it would be the ultimate honor to die at the hands of Captain."
As he spoke, Demiurge's gaze shifted towards Ulquiorra Cifer standing beside him.
"If you had simply killed him earlier, there would be no need for Captain to intervene."
Upon hearing this, Ulquiorra Cifer remained unresponsive.
His expression unchanged, he calmly watched Demiurge from the side.
Meanwhile, Carnes on the sea began to summarize the battle.
While the effects of his abilities were significant, they also required a considerable amount of stamina.
When he was fighting the small fry earlier, he didn't feel much strain using his abilities casually.
But this time, after creating a massive platform out of thin air and engaging in a fierce battle with Mihawk, he could clearly feel his stamina being depleted.
Abilities such as "Cero," "Sonído ," Bala", "Almighty Push," "Universal Pull," and "Kamui" — each time he used them, Carnes felt his stamina being drained.
However, if he didn't use one ability after another recklessly, like they were free, it wouldn't have a significant impact.
"If only I had tested Cero a bit later. There were still a few abilities I didn't get a chance to test," Carnes looked up at the distant horizon, feeling somewhat regretful.
But soon, that regret dissipated.
"However, this outcome can be considered satisfactory."
With that, Carnes leaped back onto the Eternal Gale ship.
As soon as he stepped on board, Carnes remembered something even more important.
He hadn't checked the increase in his influence points yet!
With that in mind, Carnes immediately opened the system panel.
And now, the current value of his influence points appeared before his eyes.
[Influence Points]: 2044
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