Starting as a Roger Pirates Apprentice

Chapter 573: Chapter 573: What a pity... I still couldn’t get killed again~

The joint technique of the two Yonko, and on top of that, a joint technique infused with Conqueror’s Haki.

In the original story, even Zoro—whose endurance was so absurd it was practically infinite and whose strength was already brushing the level of a Yonko commander—could only block this move for a mere second or two before he was nearly killed on the spot.

It was only because Law used the power of his fruit that they barely escaped with their lives.

After that, they decisively adopted the strategy of separating the two and defeating them one by one, which was enough to show just how much they feared this move.

And likewise, more than twenty years ago, the young and newly rising [Young Orin] had also faced this move head-on during the chaotic battle at Whole Cake Island, and the opponents he faced weren’t even Kaido and Linlin at their absolute peak yet.

At that time, Orin—who had just reached the level of a Yonko commander—chose to take the attack head-on, ending up severely injured and ultimately being rescued and taken away by Hawk Eyes and the others.

All of these examples clearly demonstrated the terrifying nature of [Hakai].

It was the ultimate application of Conqueror’s Haki.

And today, this invincible move once again found someone facing it head-on.

"Now this is getting a little interesting~"

Facing Kaido and Linlin standing shoulder to shoulder, crossing Napoleon and the spiked club in their hands together, he did not activate his hundred-times speed to dodge.

Instead, he watched the scene confidently, gently biting the lollipop in his mouth until it shattered, then spat the stick aside.

The Conqueror’s Haki that carried absolute confidence of invincibility in the world surged outward, covering the entire range of Onigashima.

Violent black-and-red lightning gathered around his fist like a blazing sun, radiating an unstoppable might, as it charged directly toward the enormous shockwave.

"[Hakai]!!!"

"[More-More · Hundredfold Power · Galaxy Impact]!!!"

The blazing sun and the shockwave of the two Yonko collided fiercely, as if they were about to overturn the entire world.

The violent clash of Conqueror’s Haki was so intense that it seemed ready to split open the sky over the seas surrounding Wano.

Witnessing this scene, Law and Luffy and the others widened their eyes in shock.

They were even forced to temporarily retreat from Onigashima and flee to the distant land of Wano just to avoid the aftermath.

"This is... like the world is about to be destroyed..."

Law muttered.

But if he had seen the Conqueror’s Haki clash that tore apart the entire sea around Mary Geoise not long ago, one wondered what he would think.

No one knew exactly how shocked everyone else was, but Luffy’s pupils were trembling continuously.

That guy... the son of Orin...

"Is he... really this strong?"

Luffy might be stunned, but he wasn’t stupid.

He could clearly sense just how terrifying the power of the clash before him truly was.

Even if he transformed into Fourth Gear, he would still be instantly killed by power at that level.

The collision between [Hakai] and [Galaxy Impact] could be clearly seen even from distant Wano.

The people of Wano stared at the island floating in the sky with terrified faces, as an unbelievably terrifying battle erupted there!!!

"Lord Momonosuke!!!"

Shinobu and the other samurai were currently beside Momonosuke, taking care of the child who was trembling in fear.

Earlier, Momonosuke had only caught a glimpse of Dante’s appearance and was already shaking uncontrollably—he had even wet himself.

As the eldest son of the Kozuki family, he had actually... been frightened into peeing by Dante’s terrifying aura?

Only Momonosuke himself knew that someone who no longer had that thing could never possibly hold it in when they were scared.

But he had no way to tell anyone about it, not even the Nine Red Scabbards closest to him.

Because in a country like Wano, if he were a man incapable of having children, then in some sense he would be a disgrace to the Kozuki family, someone unable to carry on the Kozuki bloodline.

Luffy and the others were also beside Momonosuke.

But unlike Momonosuke, who was trembling while hiding in Shinobu’s arms, Luffy was staring up at Onigashima.

He saw the fierce clash there gradually weakening, as if a victor was about to be decided.

"I want to surpass those guys..."

He held down his straw hat, his gaze serious and filled with determination.

Beside him, Hyogoro, Law, Sanji, and the others were all startled by this sudden statement.

"Straw Hat-ya, you..."

The samurai nearby were also deeply moved when they saw this scene.

"Did you hear that, Lord Momonosuke?!"

"There’s still hope!!!"

Luffy then extended his hand toward Momonosuke.

"Do your best!! Momo!!!"

Looking at the brat he treated like a younger brother, Luffy smiled and stretched out his hand.

The samurai all watched the scene with great excitement.

Even though Momonosuke was still terrified of Kaido and Dante—who resembled Orin—he had no choice but to reach out and shake Luffy’s hand.

After that, Shinobu used the Ripe-Ripe Fruit to catalyze Momonosuke into adulthood.

For some reason, although the resulting figure inherited Oden’s genes and became quite tall, there was always a faint sense of softness about him, making him appear somewhat slender and delicate.

But Luffy didn’t care. He simply smashed his fists together, unwillingness to lose blazing in his eyes.

"Alright!!!"

"Let’s go beat up all the enemies trying to steal Wano!!!"

With everyone gathered together, they prepared to set out toward Onigashima once again to challenge whichever side emerged victorious from the clash.

At this moment, deep inside his heart, Momonosuke was secretly thinking, if both sides had been heavily injured... then wouldn’t it be easy to reclaim Wano?

With such thoughts in mind, Momonosuke followed the group back to Onigashima.

By this time, that peak clash had already ended.

With tense anticipation, everyone wanted to see which side had won the final victory.

Was it the two Yonko who brought overwhelming pressure, or Dante, who gave people the illusion of absolute invincibility?

Luffy walked at the front, fists clenched as he stared ahead.

After the smoke cleared, a massive shadow appeared.

"Did Kaido and Linlin win?"

Kin’emon couldn’t help but cry out.

But Luffy shook his head, the heaviness in his eyes almost turning tangible.

As they drew closer, they were finally able to see what the enormous shadow actually was.

It was clearly two gigantic bodies collapsed together, piled up like a small mountain.

And on top of the unconscious pair sat a single figure cross-legged.

His clothes were somewhat tattered, and wounds covered the faintly visible skin across his body—though most of them had already healed.

Streaks of dried blood flowed across his face, like blood-red markings that added a hint of ferocity to his handsome features.

Yet that face still remained completely expressionless.

Perhaps it was a common trait among the strongest creatures—an expression that almost seemed helpless about their own invincibility.

"Man... I still couldn’t get myself killed again~"