Kapitel 157: Chapter 157
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The giant broken tree roots emerged on the scarred ground, and the once luxurious auction house had become a ruin.
Amidst the ruins, large and small stones still flowed with magma, and at the center was a piece of land just over ten square meters that remained intact.
"You old bastard, no matter how anxious you are, you have to give me a moment to catch my breath."
Staring at Garp, who landed gracefully on the opposite side, Zyhark couldn't help but sigh.
Although he managed to barely block the Galaxy Impact with several Cliff Breaker swords at the crucial moment, he still couldn't avoid injury. The blood oozing from his body dyed his black long coat red.
And this was the result of Garp's Haki-infused attack being spread across the entire No. 1 Yarukiman Mangrove area!
Zyhark's eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced at the shattered ice wall circle around him.
Perhaps it was also due to the fact that they weren't Garp's primary targets that they managed to survive.
What a troublesome old man...
"Don't joke around, Zyhark. The crimes you committed this time are unforgivable. As a Marine, it is my duty to eliminate dangerous elements like you from this island!"
Despite his words, Garp's slightly old and tired face still wore a bright smile.
Having personally felt the latent kingly potential within Zyhark, Garp fully acknowledged this newcomer with a sense of justice.
Such a guy, even without the chance to join the Marines, would definitely stir up great waves in this crime-ridden sea.
More importantly, he wasn't a straight-laced boy bearing the name of a pirate, despised by ordinary people.
This was the fundamental reason why Garp decisively shattered all the ice walls under the pretense of an attack!
"That thing just now, was that the so-called Conqueror's Haki? Hey, Zyhark, are you going to become one of those freaks who just stare menacingly in the future?"
Aqua blinked her intelligent blue eyes.
Despite being ditzy, her perception was extremely sharp, capturing the fierce aura that had briefly burst from Zyhark.
"Indeed, Mr. Zyhark, Conqueror's Haki is a super-strong qualification that appears in one in a million people, right?"
King, usually expressionless, let his arms fall from his chest, filled with admiration in his words.
Even in his original world, he was surrounded by ridiculously strong monsters.
How long would he have to train to become a strong person like them...
"Oh King, you don't need to stare to have that effect, stop being so humble."
Aqua waved her hand, naturally thinking that King was being overly modest.
Feeling the unwavering trust, King forced a smile, but inwardly felt bitter.
"It's indeed a very powerful ability, but before using it, could you give me a heads-up, Meow?"
Dizzy, Meowth shook his head, taking several seconds to regain his composure.
The newly awakened Conqueror's Haki was completely uncontrollable, and Meowth, being closest to Zyhark, felt its effects most strongly...
"Sorry, Meowth, once I can master this power, it won't happen again." Zyhark apologized with a bow.
Despite the surprise and excitement at his sudden awakening of Conqueror's Haki, the current situation didn't allow him the luxury of savoring the experience.
After all, they were facing two admiral-level Marine powerhouses!
Moreover, more Marines and possibly Admirals would appear soon. It was crucial to escape before the situation became too complicated!
Buzz!
At this moment, the sound of engines roared over the Sabaody Archipelago, distinctly different from King's heartbeat.
Garp and his comrades looked up to see a humanoid machine several meters tall hovering in the air, its steel and golden body reflecting dazzling light.
Cannons, blue mechanical eyes, a steel helmet, flamethrowers, and more, all exuded the beauty of technology.
It was the wireless Dream Mk. I that Meowth had remotely activated earlier!
"Well, well, they've developed something like this?"
Kuzan, staring at the resplendent robot, was filled with amazement.
It was said that the World Government had reached a cooperation agreement with Vegapunk, and the science division was researching so-called "human weapons." Unexpectedly, this small team of three people and a pet cat already possessed such a level of robot!
Judging by its stance, its destructive power didn't seem weak either?
"That's it, Mr. Garp, let's save the reunion for later. We'll be taking our leave now."
As the Dream Mk. I landed steadily behind him, Zyhark waved cheerfully at Garp.
"Hahaha! Zyhark, you've given me so many surprises today, but letting you go so easily would cause me quite some trouble."
Setting aside the surprise of the robot's appearance, Garp leisurely picked his nose, then turned his head to look at Kuzan, laughing heartily, "Can't deny it, getting old sure takes its toll, I'm exhausted from just a bit of effort."
"You can't be that weak, Mr. Garp."
With just a glance, Kuzan understood his mentor and predecessor's intent.
After a simple complaint, this so-called monster candidate admiral stepped forward, raising his ice-transformed arms towards Zyhark and his companions.
An extremely cold air surged out, condensing into circles of frost in his palms.
"Ice Time Capsule!"
Whoosh!
A compressed cold current burst forth, freezing everything in its path, whether it was moisture in the air or the shattered ground, turning it all into hard ice in an instant.
Exaggeratedly speaking, it was a move that could even freeze time!
"It really isn't easy…"
As the terrifying cold current swiftly approached, Zyhark, ready to board the Dream Mk. I to escape, stood in front of Aqua and the others, calmly picking up a small piece of broken iron at his feet and placing it at his fingertips.
Zzz.
Chaos arcs appeared out of thin air, enveloping the small iron piece, turning it into an extremely bright spot.
The moment the freezing shockwave arrived, Zyhark's lightning power was ready, and he forcefully flicked the small iron piece.
"80 Million Volts, Railgun!"
The bright lightning entangled and intertwined, condensing into a highly compressed electric current beam, shot straight out.
Boom!
In an instant, arcs leapt, and frost flew.
The Railgun and the freezing current, representing different natural forces, collided head-on, creating a terrifying shockwave!
The two forces clashed and consumed each other, until finally dissipating, leaving only tiny arcs and scattered ice crystals in the air.
"I'll handle this for now, you guys go ahead. We'll meet up on the Endless Dream."
Zyhark drew the Sandai Kitetsu and Yubashiri from his waist, their sharp blades flowing with dark currents.
He stared at Garp and Kuzan, who were once again shocked by the display of lightning power, and showed his back to his companions.
As a Goro Goro no Mi user and already a strong person empowered by the wishing pool, Zyhark was confident he could escape safely alone.
But he couldn't abandon his companions and leave alone, even if Garp and Kuzan might go easy on them.
Moreover...
With a deep, unquenchable fighting spirit, Zyhark's eyes glowed red as he focused most of his attention on the icy Kuzan.
Let me see how powerful Aokiji is at this period!
"Whether it's lava or lightning, one thing is clear, Zyhark, you're also a Devil Fruit user!"
Before Zyhark could make a move, the sound of a voice and the white smoke billowed.
Smoker, who had been ignored all this time, appeared holding his jitte, rushing forward using his Moku Moku no Mi ability!
However, just as Smoker swung his jitte, trying to use its seastone tip to restrain Zyhark, a highly compressed water cannon shot from behind Zyhark.
Detecting the danger, Smoker retracted his weapon and retreated, hovering in the air.
"The girl claiming to be the Water Goddess, Aqua."
Smoker, biting a lit cigar, glanced strangely at the electrified Zyhark and finally rested his gaze on Aqua.
Was that earlier a coordinated effort between the two?
Or…
"The last battle, you escaped by luck. This time, this goddess will beat you up properly, you smoke-faced guy."
Aqua, bathed in blue light, confidently declared her intent to fight Smoker.
At the same time, a large shadow loomed over them. King and Meowth, who were supposed to evacuate on the Dream Mk. I, returned to stand behind Zyhark.
"Although it may be presumptuous, I want to fight alongside you this time, Mr. Zyhark, instead of watching from afar like last time!"
King, in the cockpit of the Dream Mk. I, had determined eyes.
Despite being terrified, he no longer wanted to leave Zyhark to fight alone, as he had during the confrontation with Emperor Kaido!
Meowth, wearing a safety helmet, waved its claws and echoed, "That's right, Meow!"
"You guys…"
Zyhark stared blankly at his returning comrades, momentarily at a loss for words.
"Though you must be moved to tears now, no need for gratitude. No goddess would abandon her faithful followers and run away!"
Aqua proudly raised her arm and patted Zyhark's shoulder.
Zyhark was initially stunned, but then he grinned, baring his teeth, and began to pull the cheeks of the silly goddess.
"If you didn't say anything, I almost forgot. You damn goddess, if I wasn't constantly on guard, you…"
"That high-pressure water cannon just now would've blasted into my kidneys, right?!"
Indeed, no goddess would abandon her followers, but this one in particular was an exception who might attack her comrades.
And she was right in front of him!
At this moment, Sengoku was on his way by ship.
(End of Chapter)
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