The outcome unfolded precisely as Hawkeye had anticipated. In the ensuing clash, Bullet suffered a resounding defeat.
After Hawkeye swiftly severed both of Bullet's colossal arms, the behemoth's offensive capabilities were severely curtailed.
Capitalizing on this vulnerability, Whitebeard launched a relentless barrage of devastating assaults.
The shockwaves reverberated with formidable force, causing Bullet's amassed combination abilities to steadily unravel.
The dust veiling the sky and sun was obscured, and the towering figure, once over a thousand meters in height, diminished by half.
"Ughhh~"
"Whitebeard is truly formidable!"
"Even with Bullet's awakened fruit abilities, he remains outmatched by Whitebeard. Unless Bullet has an ace up his sleeve, the outcome seems inevitable."
"As expected, Whitebeard is the epitome of strength! His power is simply astounding!"
The pirates looked on in awe.
But was Bullet truly weak? Absolutely not! How could he be, being a former member of the Roger pirates, dubbed the Devil Heir for his prowess?
Though his fruit abilities had been awakened, his might was still insufficient against Whitebeard's overwhelming strength.
Whitebeard wielded his Tremor-Tremor Fruit abilities with unparalleled mastery, effortlessly nullifying Bullet's attacks and launching devastating counterstrikes.
"This is truly a testament to his might!"
A tinge of melancholy flashed in Kid's eyes. The events of the day had profoundly shaken his confidence, casting doubt on his ability to establish himself in the New World.
"Yeah."
The other supernovas nodded in agreement. Kid's uncertainty had resonated with them all, highlighting the vast chasm separating them from the titans of the New World.
"This is the prowess of the old man; he effortlessly triumphs over any adversary, no matter their strength!"
Marco beamed with pride.
"Indeed!"
The other commanders exchanged knowing glances before bursting into laughter.
"I wish I possessed such strength."
Luffy couldn't help but feel envious.
"Don't be naive, Luffy. Whitebeard's strength surpasses anything you can currently fathom!"
Ace chided him gently.
Luffy fell silent, acknowledging the truth in Ace's words. With his current abilities, matching Whitebeard's strength was an impossible feat.
"Bullet, this battle ends now!"
Whitebeard's voice boomed across the battlefield.
Crossing his arms, his muscles bulged with raw power as he unleashed his Tremor Fruit abilities without restraint.
A deafening explosion reverberated.
The tremors rippled through the sky, sea, and land, shaking everything in sight violently. Massive crevices cleaved through the island, rending it asunder. Simultaneously, the air crackled with the intensity of sonic booms.
The formidable shockwave crashed into Bullet's fractured form. Faced with such overwhelming force, Bullet's expression twisted in despair.
He attempted to resist, but it was futile. His body quaked uncontrollably as the accumulated matter disintegrated under the relentless assault.
In that moment of defeat, despair clouded his eyes. He knew... he had been vanquished.
Furthermore, it was a complete domination, with Bullet proving to be utterly outmatched by Whitebeard's might.
In a moment of despair, Bullet relinquished all resistance, his colossal form crumbling to the ground. Massive boulders crashed down with thunderous force, enveloping the scene in a cloud of swirling dust—a silent testament to Bullet's defeat.
BOOM! The reverberation lingered, marking the finality of the confrontation. The towering behemoth, once over a thousand meters tall, vanished without a trace. Bullet's body plummeted from the heavens, hitting the earth with a heavy thud. His gaze drifted skyward, lost in reflections of days gone by.
Memories of encountering Roger, the subsequent defeat, and the bitter taste of setback flooded his mind. Today's outcome mirrored that past experience, albeit with a different adversary.
"The victor is clear!"
"Whitebeard emerges triumphant once more!"
"Even with his awakened abilities, Bullet stood no chance against Whitebeard. Just how formidable is he?"
"After this clash, Whitebeard's legend will echo even louder across the seas!"
The ordinary pirates stood in awe, filled with a sense of pride at bearing witness to such a monumental battle—a tale they would proudly recount in the years to come.
"My training is insufficient. There's still a long journey ahead to reach his caliber," Hawkeye mused as he observed Whitebeard, fully aware of his own limitations.
Byrnndi World pondered the vast chasm between himself and Whitebeard, a somber realization of their differing paths despite being contemporaries.
Unbeknownst to them, Whitebeard, having emerged victorious, was presented with a radiant card.
"A new card?"
Whitebeard grasped the card, discovering its purpose—a Haki Awakening card capable of elevating one's Haki to unprecedented heights.
"A Haki enhancement card?" Surprise flickered in his eyes, acknowledging the system's offerings.
With resolve, he pocketed the card, intending to utilize it after departing the Festival Island.
Meanwhile, Bullet roused from his reverie, acknowledging the terms of their agreement.
"My fate is in your hands," Bullet conceded.
Whitebeard chuckled, extending a hand in his characteristic manner.
"If that's the case, then bear my name and continue sailing these seas as my successor!"
"Bullet, become my son!"
TO BE CONTINUED...
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