r18novel Chapter 239 Drawing the Sword
Chapter 239 Drawing the Sword
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Basil Hawkins took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on that direction, a profound sense of awe washing over him.
The scene before them resembled the end of the world; the shockwaves from the clash between the two sides swept everything away like a howling wind. In the very center of this chaos, two figures stood firm, their powers colliding and clashing, producing a deafening roar.
Basil Hawkins felt a chill run down his spine. If Ani had intended to kill him earlier, he would probably have died like Kira, without even a chance to resist, instantly at Ani's hands.
Watching the two figures locked in a fierce battle, Basil Hawkins couldn't contain his astonishment and muttered under his breath, "This is truly a monster! No... this guy is simply the most monstrous being in the entire world!"
According to the information he had, Aini was only in his early twenties, even younger than himself.
Yet, this very young man was able to fight to a draw with a legendary pirate of Rayleigh's caliber.
Who is Rayleigh?
That was a super strongman who had roamed the seas for decades, and was now at least seventy or eighty years old. In comparison, Aini was more than forty years younger than him, but his strength was in no way inferior.
Thinking about this, Basil Hawkins found it increasingly unbelievable.
Given time, when Enni reaches Rayleigh's age, I wonder how powerful he will become.
No, he doesn't need to be Rayleigh's age. Once he's in his forties or fifties, the whole world won't find a rival who can stand against him!
Just thinking about it sends chills down your spine.
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"This is actually a special Armament Haki technique unique to Wano Country?"
Rayleigh pondered to himself.
As the vice-captain of Roger's ship, Rayleigh was a man of great knowledge and experience. Even so, when he saw Enni's Ryuo, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly, and his gaze instantly became incredibly sharp.
Back in the day, Oden was practically recruited from the Whitebeard Pirates by Roger. Therefore, Rayleigh was extremely familiar with Oden and his various skills. And the Armament Haki technique that Aini was displaying clearly had a close connection to Oden's.
Knowing the power of this technique, Rayleigh was well aware that it was far superior to ordinary Armament Haki.
After all, even Kaido of the Beasts, who is known for his invincible defense, was once slashed by this move and suffered a huge wound!
Thinking of this, his expression changed again.
His chest rose and fell slightly as he exhaled a deep breath, as if trying to expel the shock and unease from his body.
With a long exhale, Rayleigh slowly withdrew the Conqueror's Haki emanating from his body. The previously turbulent aura gradually subsided, just as the sea returned to calm after a storm.
At this moment, Rayleigh's mind was filled with a multitude of thoughts. From this initial probing, he knew that the enemy before him—Aini—was no ordinary person.
It's truly astonishing that the opponent can use such powerful Armament Haki techniques so skillfully!
Based on Rayleigh's many years of combat experience, it would be difficult to inflict substantial damage or impact on Enni if he relied solely on Conqueror's Haki.
Rayleigh looked up again, his gaze fixed intently on Aini.
The look in his eyes was no longer as relaxed and casual as before; instead, it was filled with an unprecedented solemnity and focus. Rayleigh began to seriously re-examine the seemingly young but unfathomably powerful figure before him.
After a moment, Rayleigh raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and then exclaimed, "I, Rayleigh, have spent half my life adventuring in this vast and boundless sea, during which time I have encountered countless powerful enemies."
Among them are unparalleled powerhouses who stand at the pinnacle of the world, such as Edward Newgate the Whitebeard, Shiki the Golden Lion, and Earl Redfield the Red.
However, I have never seen anyone like you before, who can not only withstand my Conqueror's Haki attack with Armament Haki alone, but also make Armament Haki take a concrete form!
Based on this alone, even if you haven't mastered the Ryuo technique from Wano Country, your Armament Haki is already among the most powerful in the world... If we're simply talking about the strength of Armament Haki, perhaps only that old guy Garp can rival you."
Hearing this, Aini was slightly taken aback. However, a smile immediately appeared on his lips, and he said, "Haha, so you actually compare me to them? That's quite an honor!"
After saying that, he abruptly changed his tone, which became cold and sharp: "Whitebeard Edward Newgate, Golden Lion Shiki, Red Earl Redfield... these once famous figures, one day I will personally go to their door and defeat them one by one."
Now that they've grown old, they should obediently step down from the stage of history and make way for the younger generation. Otherwise, clinging to this world and refusing to relinquish it seems rather out of touch with reality!
Upon hearing this, Rayleigh raised an eyebrow slightly and asked with a half-smile, "So you mean it's time for me, this old man, to retire?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he unexpectedly nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, I have to admit, you're right. Once people get older, it's indeed time for them to step back and move behind the scenes. This era ultimately belongs to those energetic young people."
In that instant, a chilling glint flashed in his previously calm eyes.
He slowly opened his mouth and said, "I have indeed retired from the martial world for many years. Otherwise, why would I spend my days here in the Sabaody Archipelago exchanging wine for drinks?"
However, you should never have laid a hand on Ace!
You must know, Ace is the only bloodline left behind by my late captain!
Not only did you hurt him, but you also dared to swagger over to the Sabaody Archipelago!
"If you hadn't shown yourself here, it would have been fine. But you insisted on coming to my doorstep. If I didn't step forward, how would I face my captain in the afterlife when I die!"
With that, Rayleigh suddenly reached out and grabbed the hilt of the long sword at his waist. With a crisp metallic scraping sound, he instantly drew the incomparably sharp long sword, which gleamed with a cold light, as if telling of the coming bloody storm.