The most courageous pirate hunter

There will always be self-righteous people who try to stop him.

"Then I look forward to it."

The two separated, and Barrett's face was full of arrogance and anticipation.

Many people have been like this before: they were very confident at the beginning, but they ended up being very disappointing.

"Great, that's impressive!"

Barrett's arrogant demeanor really annoyed Hermes. It was one thing for him to act as a troublemaker, but to go and act so arrogantly in front of him was unacceptable.

Can't bear it.

This is absolutely intolerable.

Hermes was determined to make Barrett experience the feeling of a death hug.

A dazzling white light was shining.

The entire cloud-covered sky began to disperse, Hermes raised his right fist, the energy on it expanding, and the surrounding atmosphere buzzing.

"Damn it."

"Captain, our position is a bit precarious."

The farthest place.

Many spectators put down their binoculars, their scalps tingling with unease as they watched Hermes, who seemed to have descended from the heavens, and especially the rising sun. An ominous premonition filled most of the Sabaody Archipelago.

Even the solitary red figure became solemn.

Not to mention the Barrett up close, the hairs on my body stood on end, and I felt that heart-pounding feeling that I hadn't felt in a long time.

"Demon form".

Barrett did not take it lightly; on the contrary, he paid extra attention to it.

His entire body began to be covered by a dark blue aura, and it burned like Hermes' purple and white flames, making him look like a real hellish demon. This is one of the reasons why he is known as the heir of the devil.

An explosive force impact.

The mere clash of their auras caused the atmosphere to tremble and the ground to tear apart—it was as terrifying as it could be.

"AOE - King's Fist".

"The strongest punch".

A hysterical roar.

The two rushed out at the same time. Hermes slammed the sun down on his head, while Barrett's entire right arm was wrapped in black and red lightning and flames, a combination of Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki.

Clench your fist and charge headfirst.

They all gave it their all.

A moment.

The world has lost its sound.

Vast swathes of atmosphere shattered as two fists collided, a meter apart, seemingly separated by a chasm. At the moment of impact, the air gradually rose to form a mushroom cloud, tearing the sky apart and causing the sunlight to slant down again.

The sky cracked open.

Buzz buzz!

The entire Sabaody Archipelago was experiencing earthquakes. Residents in other areas looked up at the sky and saw colorful lightning cascading down like a waterfall. Before anything could happen, a massive wave swept up the surface of the land.

Flying sand and flying rocks.

Both mangroves and buildings are vanishing at a visible rate.

puff! ! !

Blood spurted from Barrett's mouth, his fierce eyes filled with disbelief. He had lost with the same punch, and for a moment he lost control of his body, turning into a streak of light and shooting away, with a mushroom cloud chasing closely behind him.

Chapter 256 [Barrett Riley: My Kidneys]

"Oh shit."

Hermes staggered back a few steps, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth as he cursed. He immediately grabbed Van Gufried with both hands, used his shrinking-earth-to-inch technique to chase after him, and swung his sword before even getting close to Barrett.

"Elbaf Spear - Overlord".

The shockwave of the towering waves swept outwards.

Everything along the way was destroyed to form a broad road. At this moment, Barrett became even more incredulous, as he could still use other moves after using such a powerful attack.

Nothing can be done.

The surrounding ground began to assimilate. Barrett used his Devil Fruit Awakening, and some metal from the soil surged onto his body, forming a thick layer of Armament Haki to create a final defense, like an indestructible chasm.

Faced with that absolute penetrating force, Barrett's defense was only held for a moment before being forcibly pierced, and the force continued to rush towards him without diminishing its momentum.

However, its power has been greatly reduced.

At the same time, Barrett caught his breath, using one hand to grip the ground and move sideways to dissipate the impact. He then stood up and roared as he launched another attack, gritting his teeth to forcefully neutralize the impact.

But the next moment he felt a chill run down his spine.

A nearly invisible grain of sand appeared; had it not been for the burning purple-white flames, he would not have noticed it at all.

"Great Freedom - Ten Gods".

Hermes, now three millimeters smaller, appeared before Barrett in an instant, his hands clasped together in a calyx shape, aiming precisely at her kidneys.

"impossible."

Barrett's pupils contracted sharply. Even before the extreme power arrived, it filled his kidneys with immense fear, causing him tremendous pain that made it difficult for him to breathe.

It's just too fast.

This series of attacks can be described as deadly, and it is no exaggeration to say that they are incredibly smooth. They are so fast that people can't react at all. Even if you can withstand the first and second waves, you can't be sure about the third wave.

All he could do was passively defend and resist like Rayleigh, Shiki, and Kaido. If he could hold out, he would barely survive; if he couldn't, he would go to meet God in the Western Paradise.

This is why so many top-tier powerhouses have suffered at the hands of Hermes; his fighting style is simply too unscrupulous and shameless.

Only they could withstand a three-wave attack, which is enough to show how terrifying and powerful these old guys are. None of them are just all bark and no bite.

boom! ! !

It was another earth-shattering explosion. Barrett's entire body twisted into a C-shape, his fierce face quickly contorted into a hideous grimace, and blood uncontrollably gushed from his seven orifices.

At the same time, there was a sound of bones cracking all over his body.

No need to look.

His kidney is likely lost; he may only have one kidney left in the future.

finally.

Another mushroom cloud rose from the ground, and the sinkhole continued to expand, merging with the broad road torn apart by the previous torrent of the Hegemon Kingdom, becoming a giant spoon.

It spans almost half of the Sabaody Archipelago.

Many people have no idea what happened and die without experiencing any pain.

"How can we defeat someone so powerful?"

The supernovas, who were slightly affected, looked at the mushroom cloud that was pushing across the clouds in a disheveled state. They were filled with panic and despair. With their small bodies, they wouldn't even be able to withstand a single punch from the Hunter King and the Devil's Heir.

The gap is so vast, it's like a chasm.

There is absolutely no hope.

This second.

Several supernovas have considered retiring from the scene. The thought of facing these monsters in the future makes their hearts sink and their confidence is almost shattered.

The most central.

Seawater began to surge in the pitch-black sinkhole, and the surrounding temperature continued to rise. Hermes landed on the ground and couldn't help but kneel on one knee, his face pale and panting heavily.

First Rayleigh, then Barrett, the continuous high-intensity attacks almost completely depleted his stamina and Haki. The wisest decision was to retreat first and recover his stamina and Haki.

Don't forget that there's also the solitary red one nearby.

Most importantly, this is the Sabaody Archipelago, and the navy can come to our aid at any time.

"Bruno".

really.

The lone red figure, who had been observing, finally moved, causing Hermes' expression to change drastically. He immediately shouted into the air, and a door appeared behind him. A large hand reached out from it and pulled Hermes inside.

After the door closed, a moment later, the aloof red appeared, leaning on a black umbrella with a somewhat serious expression.

another side.

Barrett's waist was covered in blood, and his breathing was no longer as vigorous as before, but had become extremely weak. He struggled to get up, but each time he failed.

His kidneys have been destroyed.

Completely and utterly grievous injuries.