Chapter 73: Whitebeard, You’d Better Kill Me!

BOOM!

The moment the two attacks collided, King was sent flying without the slightest resistance.

The force behind Whitebeard’s slash was simply overwhelming.

Like a cannonball fired from a massive artillery piece, King’s body shot straight toward the ground at astonishing speed.

BOOM!!

A tremendous explosion erupted upon impact.

The earth caved in instantly, forming a massive crater.

Cracks spread outward in every direction, racing toward the surrounding buildings.

One structure after another collapsed amid deafening crashes.

Dust billowed into the sky, blotting out the sun.

After sending King flying with a single slash, Whitebeard didn’t even spare him a second glance.

For Whitebeard, personally attacking him was already more than enough respect.

After all, there were very few people in this world worthy of his direct attention.

The battlefield fell into a tense silence.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk."

Just when everyone thought the confrontation had ended, a mocking voice suddenly rang out.

"Looks like the position of All-Star should belong to me after all."

A man dressed in bright red stepped onto the battlefield.

His face was hidden behind an elaborate mask.

His eyes glowed crimson like burning lanterns.

It was Who’s-Who.

The moment he looked up at Whitebeard, his body began to transform.

Power surged through him.

Muscles expanded.

Bones cracked and shifted.

Sword-like fangs emerged as tiger markings spread across his skin.

His Ancient Zoan transformation took shape.

For years, he’d coveted the rank of All-Star.

He never expected the opportunity to arrive so suddenly.

The excitement had already gone to his head.

"Whitebeard! You ignored the road to heaven and barged straight into hell!"

A savage grin spread across his face.

"I’ll use your head as the stepping stone to my promotion!"

The instant he finished speaking, he vanished.

His speed was so great that the naked eye couldn’t track him.

In an instant—

He appeared behind Whitebeard.

His fingers curled into claws coated in jet-black Armament Haki.

With a vicious smile, he thrust his hand directly toward Whitebeard’s heart.

At that moment, Who’s-Who was ecstatic.

So this was Whitebeard?

The legendary Emperor couldn’t even react to his speed.

He could already picture himself crushing Whitebeard’s heart and earning glory throughout the Beasts Pirates.

His entire body trembled with excitement.

Then—

His hand pierced straight through Whitebeard’s body.

But there was no blood.

Not a single drop.

It was as though he’d struck nothing more than an illusion.

More importantly—

Whitebeard hadn’t moved at all.

Not even once.

Like a statue, he had remained standing there the entire time.

"That’s impossible..."

Who’s-Who’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Everything happening before him was beyond his understanding.

Then a cold voice echoed beside his ear.

A voice devoid of emotion.

"You’re too slow."

Whitebeard’s real figure appeared behind him.

"What’s the point of making such a fuss over an afterimage?"

"What?!"

Cold sweat instantly drenched Who’s-Who’s body.

A chilling sense of death swept over him.

Every hair on his body stood on end.

Before he could react—

Whitebeard’s fist slammed into his abdomen.

A transparent vibration field enveloped the punch.

The speed was terrifying.

The force was even worse.

Who’s-Who felt as though his internal organs were about to shatter.

"Tremor-Tremor: Lamentation!"

BOOM!!!

Who’s-Who was launched from the battlefield like a ragdoll.

Cracking sounds echoed continuously as countless bones shattered throughout his body.

He vomited a mouthful of blood.

Completely losing control, he flew into the distance and crashed deep into a forest.

Leaves rustled violently.

Then silence followed.

Who’s-Who disappeared among the trees.

Whether he lived or died was anyone’s guess.

Only the scent of blood remained lingering in the air.

"WHITEBEARD!!!"

At last, Kaido arrived.

A massive dragon head descended from the sky, its expression ferocious.

Flames gathered within his open jaws.

A brilliant blaze surged upward from deep within his body before concentrating inside his mouth.

"Blast Breath!"

The attack, composed of devastating heat and molten energy, could travel for miles.

Its destructive power was enough to instantly vaporize an entire mountain.

"Heh."

Whitebeard let out a dismissive chuckle.

Disdain flashed across his eyes.

In the past, he might have casually met Kaido’s attack head-on with a punch.

But now...

It was simply too slow.

"Kaido."

Whitebeard’s voice was cold.

"Have you gotten old?"

His tone dripped with mockery.

"An attack this slow? Are you afraid I won’t be able to dodge it?"

The instant his words fell—

Lightning erupted around his body.

Electric arcs danced like countless serpents.

Then he vanished.

In the next moment, Whitebeard appeared directly above Kaido’s head.

"Today we’ll settle both old scores and new."

His voice thundered across the heavens.

"That’s exactly what I want!"

Kaido roared back, his eyes burning with madness.

"Whitebeard! You’d better be able to kill me!"

"Grant my wish!"

ROOOOAR!!

A dragon’s cry shook the skies.

Kaido opened his enormous jaws and lunged straight at Whitebeard.

Without hesitation, Whitebeard thrust Murakumogiri vertically into the dragon’s mouth.

If Kaido bit down fully, the blade would pierce straight through his jaw.

CLANG!

Sparks exploded everywhere.

Kaido’s gigantic teeth clamped perfectly against Murakumogiri’s blade.

The weapon became firmly wedged in place.

For the first time, Whitebeard found himself unable to pull it free.

"Hm?"

His brow furrowed.

At that moment, Kaido began violently twisting and rolling through the air.

His colossal dragon body thrashed wildly, attempting to throw Whitebeard off.

Yet Whitebeard remained unmoved.

Both hands gripped Murakumogiri’s handle tightly.

His feet stood firmly atop Kaido’s enormous lower jaw.

As steady as a mountain.

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