The most courageous pirate hunter

Hermes, a ruthless man of few words, gripped Van Gufried with both hands and raised it high, his explosive power surging and compressing, before swinging it at Rayleigh.

I have no desire to talk.

The actual operation is the most breathtaking.

"Elbaf Spear - Overlord".

Instantaneous time.

A massive torrent appeared, sweeping across the sky and crashing headlong towards Rayleigh.

boom! ! !

Rayleigh unleashed his strongest attack with all his might, accompanied by a massive explosion. The sound of clashing swords echoed from the dense flames at the very center, and it was clear to everyone that Rayleigh was in very poor condition.

They were at a disadvantage from the very beginning.

"Even Rayleigh, the King of Darkness, is no match for him."

"He truly deserves to be called the most courageous and strongest man in the world."

The speed was too fast for the naked eye to follow; the shadows of the two colliding were everywhere, both in the sky and on the ground. Every now and then, a slash would tear through the atmosphere, split the earth's surface, and cut through the sea.

puff! ! !

A mouthful of blood spurted out, and Rayleigh cried out in pain as his entire chest caved in, leaving a footprint. At the same time, Hermes was wounded, but he quickly shrunk the wound with a single stroke of his hand.

Hit the ground hard.

Rayleigh rolled uncontrollably, smashing through hills before collapsing to the ground, his hair disheveled and his face pale and distorted. He was badly injured.

"Sending you on your way!"

Hermes appeared like lightning, wielding Van Gufried and slashing at Rayleigh. At the critical moment, Rayleigh braced himself with one hand, leaped up to dodge, and at the same time, thrust his Armament Haki weapon at Hermes' waist.

Despite the severe damage, they were not yet at a point where they were powerless to resist.

It was a legend that dominated an era, after all; it couldn't be that pathetic. It still had some prestige.

However, no matter who faces Hermes' fighting style, they will get beaten up. If they fail to withstand the first strike, one wrong step will lead to another.

It's a scoundrel, but it's really effective.

The earth trembled again.

The two continued to fight. It could be said that only Barrett and Lone Red could clearly see the battle; everyone else only saw their afterimages.

Another muffled groan.

Rayleigh was struck hard in the side, and it was almost certain that the kidney was gone. His whole body was twisted into a grotesque shape, and he flew out and finally crashed into the ruins, bleeding from all seven orifices.

At this moment, Hermes's aura burned even more fiercely, leaving a path in the ground scorched by the high temperature as he shot straight toward Rayleigh.

"Hegemony."

Before even getting close to Hermes, another shockwave of slashing strikes passed by. However, in the blink of an eye, a figure appeared in front of Rayleigh, his arrogant and limitless Conqueror's Haki sweeping out like a curtain of the sky.

"The strongest punch."

An unparalleled power erupted, and a chaotic pressure spread in all directions. After everything subsided, Hermes held Van Goghfried in his hand, his red eyes filled with coldness.

Too many times.

He's become numb and used to it.

These bastards are all the same; they love to show up and save people at crucial moments.

Oh shit.

True Qi.

Chapter 254 [As long as you don't clash with the protagonist, you'll be awesome]

"meet again."

Barrett took a step back, shook his hand, and laughed maniacally. He really hadn't expected that the man who had tried to subdue him in Impel Down would have such a strong reputation outside.

He had to admire all the great things that had been accomplished.

At the time, he thought he was just an unknown guy, and he was wrong about him.

"Douglas Barrett, the Devil's Heir".

Have you considered the consequences of obstructing me?

Hermes landed, a foot off the ground, and sneered, but he still took it seriously. After all, this guy was a real monster. Compared to Rayleigh, Sengoku, and Shiki, who were practically half-buried, Barrett was still very young.

His nickname, "Demon's Heir," reveals his immense power. He was once a member of Gol D. Roger's crew and was known as the successor to "Demon." Even Roger's fellow crew members called him a monster.

The most direct impression is that this guy is on par with Rayleigh, the right arm of One Piece, which alone shows how powerful he is.

Keep in mind that Rayleigh was in his prime at that time, while Barrett was not even twenty years old, which is quite remarkable.

He is also a Devil Fruit user, specifically a Paramecia-type Fusion Fruit user, who has the ability to combine any object into a single entity.

It can fuse the inorganic matter it touches with its own body, and not only fuse with the body, but also rearrange the inorganic matter to create new weapons.

For example, he can build submarines or weapons from scrap metal and rubble. Having grown up on the battlefield, Barrett uses this ability to create an inexhaustible supply of weapons, making him a true force of nature.

That's really buggy.

What's even more incredible is that this guy spent 20 years in Impel Down Level 6, quietly cultivating in a state of extreme mental concentration.

What concept?

That's an endless hell. In the absence of water and food, even the most monstrous of freaks wouldn't dare say they could still cultivate while maintaining the bare minimum of vitality.

I'm not exaggerating.

Barrett now possesses the fighting power of a Yonko (Emperor of the Sea). It's quite a fantasy that Big Mom and Kaido might not be a match for him, and his life is something that can never be imitated or surpassed.

Unfortunately, they ultimately lost out to the protagonist group's halo.

His splendid growth experience alone is unmatched by any of the main characters, not to mention his terrifying combat power with no weaknesses. Just like the Golden Lion and others, he died because of plot.

As long as they don't fight the main character, they're incredibly awesome. But when they face the main character, both their intelligence and fighting ability drastically decrease. It's just so damn frustrating.

"Haha~"

"Consequences? Let's see if you can kill me!"

Currently, Barrett is all alone, and with his terrifying strength, he can move freely on the sea without fear of being targeted. On the contrary, some forces are afraid that Barrett will retaliate against them.

Just like Hermes back then.

Lone wolves have their pros and cons.

"Barrett, be careful."

Behind.

Rayleigh stood up, coughing, his body covered in wounds and swaying precariously, looking as if he might die at any moment. However, he was still relieved, knowing that his old life had been saved.

Although it wasn't the first time I'd fought this beast, I still felt a little unaccustomed to it.

It's simply unsolvable; they come out with their ultimate moves, one after another.

Most people really couldn't withstand it.

Hermes' fighting style actually has a fatal flaw: his all-out attack at the start quickly depletes his stamina and Haki.

It's equivalent to going all in.

Either the enemy will give out first, or Hermes will be exhausted first.

In general, there's really no one who can withstand Hermes's onslaught right now, since Hermes has made up for this weakness quite well.

Returning a life is no joke.

All these years of meticulous research and relentless practice are for better battery life.

If one day Hermes' body becomes a perpetual motion machine, then his three ultimate moves can cycle in turn, and that would be the time when he would truly be invincible.

"I don't need you to remind me. I didn't intend to save you. I just had an itch to meet the toughest man in the world."

Barrett did not accept Rayleigh's reminder and instead spoke very harshly. Perhaps the two had some acquaintance, but not much.

"As proud as ever."

Rayleigh smiled bitterly.

Then, without even glancing at Hermes, he turned and left, his steps somewhat hesitant, and he clutched his lower back with one hand, showing no signs of strength whatsoever, looking rather pathetic.

Who would have thought this was the legendary Hades Rayleigh?

He got beaten up like this.

Hermes didn't act. Masters always have auras, and he couldn't kill Rayleigh without dealing with Barrett. But he wasn't alone.

"Cough cough!"

As Rayleigh staggered away from the field, blood was still gushing from his mouth and nose. His injuries were extremely severe, and he would probably be bedridden for some time. Fortunately, he was tough enough and his body was still strong enough, otherwise he would definitely be dead.

Suddenly.