Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

The power was added to those two punches!

'Boom!!'

The two men's fists collided with each other.

Because both were using the external level of Armament Haki, their fists did not collide head-on, but were separated by a small distance.

The externally projected Armament Haki clashed and collided, with bursts of Haki thunder exploding at the center.

Amidst the earth-shaking roar.

The earth shattered completely, spiderweb-like cracks spreading out, and shockwaves powerful enough to destroy large areas of buildings rippled outwards...

'Boom! ! '

after.

A sound that was not quite a boom, but even more so, exploded from the center of their collision.

The combined power of their combined strengths clashed and exploded completely in the process.

The shockwave generated an invisible blast wave that was even more violent than the explosion itself.

Under this invisible shockwave.

Zephyr and Rocks were simultaneously blasted away by the powerful shockwave, one from the left and one from the right...

His body flew backward like a cannonball, traveling a full hundred meters before crashing heavily to the ground...

"Cough cough cough..."

Rocks gritted his teeth and struggled to climb out of the pit.

He coughed up large mouthfuls of thick, fresh blood.

His face was deathly pale, his chest heaving as he gasped for breath...

"This kind of injury..."

Rocks felt like his body was about to fall apart, with several bones broken and internal organs displaced.

I felt excruciating pain all over my body.

His arms hung limply at his sides, like noodles, suggesting a possible comminuted fracture...

Rocks was never in such a sorry state.

If it weren't for the final burst of potential, and the mastery of Armament Haki's outward manifestation...

I'm afraid I really can't withstand Zefa's punch.

Even if I managed to block it, I would definitely be more seriously injured than I am now, even if I didn't die.

He might not even be able to stand up...

"I almost risked my life to prevent you from dying without any dignity, Crocodile..."

Lox inexplicably recalled Crocodile's dying words to him and couldn't help but twitch his lips: "But that guy... did he actually fight Whitebeard?"

Who would believe that Crocodile ever fought Whitebeard?

Are they people of the same level?

When facing Crocodile, Rocks wasn't taking it very seriously...

Rocks, who was able to crush Crocodile, thought he was already a strong and powerful person.

At best, they can't compete with those top-tier powerhouses.

Then an old guy with asthma and declining health showed up... and he almost died here?

He even wanted to ask Oda-sensei, "Does this guy even understand sea soot?"

This combat power is completely out of control!

"Or is it that... when one's beliefs and will are shattered, one's strength really plummets to rock bottom? That a top-tier expert's strength declines to such a weak state..."

After much thought, Lockes concluded that this was the reason.

In the original story, Crocodile was defeated by the rubber man, Sun God, who had not mastered Haki.

However, after their escape from prison, Crocodile still demonstrated considerable strength during the Marineford War.

Crocodile during his peak period should have rediscovered his original beliefs and will.

Having completely let go of the idea of ​​relying on external aids, his strength and condition have recovered somewhat...

Only then would I dare to brandish my golden hook at the Four Emperors and their generals!

The importance of will and belief has been repeatedly emphasized by Oda.

Strength and appearance are both linked to willpower and beliefs...

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to think about it. Getting out of here is the best course of action..."

Lockes dared not linger there any longer.

In my perception, although that old guy Zepha's aura has weakened considerably, he still has the strength to fight back.

Before the other person could recover, take advantage of the situation.

Leaving this place is the only way!

"I'll remember this grudge, old man. Next time we meet, I hope you still have this kind of strength, but don't let me shatter your beliefs and will..."

Rocks leaped out of the pit, stepping on the air, and looked over there with a cold smile: "This battle is a draw. We'll settle the score next time."

"But next time, you will only fall to me..."

If he continues playing, his chances of losing are even greater.

However, since the match wasn't finished, there was no clear winner, so the game ended in a draw...

'Sa! '

After saying that, Rocks vanished into the distance.

He was already at his limit, but he forced himself to use his spinning attack despite his injuries, and disappeared in the blink of an eye...

On the other side.

"Whoosh..."

Zefa, who had already gotten up from the ground, was breathing heavily, his brows furrowing with each breath.

Sweat rolled down his forehead, and his face was extremely pale...

Zefa also looked to be in very bad shape, with blood gushing from multiple wounds on his body and his left arm trembling incessantly.

Overall, it's much better than Locks, but the asthma attacks can no longer be suppressed.

He still has the strength to fight.

However, his performance has declined significantly, and he can no longer perform at even half of his previous level.

To be honest...

This battle was truly a draw, a mutually destructive affair...

Listening to the sounds coming from that side and sensing that Lox was getting further and further away, Zephyr clutched his chest and took a few deep breaths.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "I'm really getting old. I didn't expect I couldn't even handle a newcomer."

"Is there really no ship for us old folks in this new era?"

He went all out in this battle.

But he still couldn't win over the other party, and the other party got away.

The other party was just a newcomer who had only recently embarked on the Great Voyage, a young man who looked to be in his early twenties.

Not those powerful figures who have made a name for themselves!

That kid must have mastered the external release of Armament Haki at the last moment, right?

What a monster!

"Cough cough..."

As if aggravating his injuries, Zefa coughed up another mouthful of blood.

This cough worsened his asthma; his face turned pale, and his breathing became labored and labored, like a bellows...

Can't even perform at half of their original level?

No... I doubt they could even manage a three-pointer.

Zefa was even somewhat relieved that the kid had run away at that moment.

Otherwise, if he continues fighting, his chances of defeat are even greater...

Because the other party still had the strength to fly away, while he could barely move.

Not because of the injury, but because of asthma...

"Teacher Zefu, the medicine!"

Ain and Binz came to Zefa's side again.

Ain gave Zefa another bottle of medicine...

"Thank you..."

Zefa took it and used it without hesitation.

It suppressed the asthma attack.

Although I still feel unwell, it's eased up quite a bit...

“Professor Zephyr, that person…”

Looking at Zephyr, who had multiple injuries and a pale face, Ain could no longer contain her shock: "Was that black-haired swordsman really just a newcomer?"

"How could a newcomer possess such immense power?"

"There is never a shortage of monsters in this world."

Zefa exhaled and looked towards the sea: "We just encountered one too..."

"Should we chase after them? I just took a look, and that black-haired swordsman's injuries are very serious, even more serious than yours, Master..."

Binz was also deeply shocked.

I never imagined a newcomer could fight Zephyr to this extent...

He suggested to Zefa, "There's a good chance we can catch them if we chase after them now. I've noted down the direction their ships are sailing."

"Never mind, that guy's recovery ability is beyond reason. I wonder what kind of devil fruit he ate."

Zefa shook his head, his tone becoming slightly more serious: "Those kinds of injuries can be healed instantly. If I chase after them now, I might not be able to defeat them..."

Asthma requires rest and recuperation.

If it is not completely suppressed, his combat power will be greatly reduced.

Moreover, he was afraid that if he really pushed that kid too far, the guy would fight very fiercely and wildly.

If pushed too far, the other party will definitely go on a killing spree...

No one on the warship could withstand him except him.

He didn't want anything to happen to his students or subordinates...

"..."

After hearing Zefa's words, Ain and Binz fell silent.

But the memory of that battle kept replaying in his mind.

Even Master Zephyr couldn't defeat him; another formidable powerhouse is about to emerge on the high seas...

Zephyr addressed the two, "Do either of you have a Teletubby on you? I need to contact Sengoku..."

"I brought it."

Ayn took the phone out of her pocket and handed it to Zefa.

Zefa sat on a rock and dialed the telephone bug.