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Chapter 1068: Garp is playing with Bullet!
Uchiha Madara was sent back to Wano Island by the airship.
Since a professional medical team consisting of Biological Alchemists, Medical Ninjas, and other elite doctors from the Medical Academy was already waiting on the ship, they were able to treat Uchiha Madara's injuries directly on board.
However, his injuries were indeed not very severe. The main issues were exhaustion and coma caused by excessive consumption of stamina and mental power.
As for the outside world, the battle between Uchiha Madara and Kaido, which had started later, actually concluded before the battle between Garp and Bullet. This surprised and puzzled many viewers.
But the live broadcast ended there. These people living in different worlds and nations could only speculate based on their own impressions.
However, no one thought Uchiha Madara was weak just because he lost. At most, they said that the strength of that Azure Dragon Admiral was stronger. After all, Uchiha Madara's previous performance, if placed in their worlds, would clearly show that destroying a nation alone was just a matter of time.
Regardless, the World Government's goal was achieved. This live broadcast further deepened the awe and yearning of the worlds under its banner towards the World.
Meanwhile, Im, the Five Elders, Kong, Sengoku, Zephyr, Dragon, and many other higher-ups had already focused their gaze on the battle situation between Garp and Bullet.
Thanks to the powerful ability of the virtual screen projected by the Video Den Den Mushi, which had no resolution restrictions and could perfectly display the scene, even though Garp and Bullet's speed was already so fast that ordinary people—no, even officer-rank combatants—could barely observe it with the naked eye, they could still rely on their own powerful strength and eyesight to clearly see the general state of the two. The only slight discomfort was the lack of Observation Haki's perception assistance.
This was already the fourth day of their engagement. Both Garp and Bullet carried quite a few injuries. The most obvious marks were the large fist prints on their exposed chests! This was truly fist meeting meat!
And these were just surface marks. Because both had mastered Ryuo of Armament Haki, the damage they suffered internally was even greater. However, similarly, both had practiced Life Return well, so they could self-repair damaged injuries during combat, including their internal organs.
Especially Garp; in this regard, he was second only to Muzan Kibutsuji. Even if his limbs were broken, he could regenerate them on the spot. Of course, the consumption was definitely huge.
Despite this, Im and the others could see that Garp and Bullet's attacks were greater than their respective defense. Each of their punches could penetrate Haki and physique defense amidst layers of sound bursts, inflicting actual injuries, whether large or small, on the opponent.
But neither Bullet nor Garp cared. Neither side focused their energy on defense at all. Both were constantly throwing powerful fists with full strength, engaging in frontal clashes with each other in lightning-fast high-speed movement.
[Bang bang bang bang...]
Amidst the gale and huge waves, two blurry figures, flickering like meteors with purple-red radiance, constantly collided, separated, clashed, and collided again in the high altitude or the great sea. Each time would stir up violent hurricanes, tsunamis, and explosions rumbling through the clouds.
"Puhahaha!"
"Refreshing!"
Garp, using the separation from another collision, laughed heartily with his head tilted back, completely disregarding his missing suit and Coat of Justice on his upper body, stepping on Moonwalk beneath his feet. This was probably the most enjoyable fight of his life.
In the battle against Rocks, he teamed up with Roger. Later, when pursuing Roger, that bastard always fought while running, never engaging in such a fierce battle with him for so long.
"Hehehehe, indeed, it's a comfortable fight!"
Seeing this, Bullet on the opposite side wasn't in a hurry to attack, but his face was filled with a strong smile. Because he clearly felt Garp's breathing becoming rapid, and the hot sweat on his body was seeping out like water.
This wasn't strange; Garp was a grandfather-level person after all. He was fifty-nine years old this year, almost sixty. Not to mention his inherent physical talent was not as good as his own. And he was only twenty-six years old this year!
"Reality is cruel, Garp. You ultimately stopped at the peak and were caught up by me. And in less than half a day, I will completely surpass you and become the military's strongest admiral-level combat power!"
Bullet declared loudly with high spirit, letting the gale rage around him in the high altitude.
Seeing this scene through the live broadcast, Sengoku, Zephyr, Tsuru, Dragon, and the others' expressions turned ugly. This guy was a bit too arrogant.
But now the fact was laid bare. The drastic changes in the World Government had caused these young people with exceptional talent like Bullet, Kaido, and Crocodile to grow at a speed far beyond common sense. Although the older generation like Garp, Zephyr, and Sengoku were also getting stronger, there was an upper limit after all. And the difficulty of breaking through this upper limit was infinitely higher than reaching the so-called admiral-level combat power.
However, despite knowing these principles, Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others were still unwilling. This feeling of being caught up and then surpassed by the younger generation was truly painful and filled with anger.
"Garp, are you really going to lose?" Sengoku gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and stared intently at Garp in the screen feed, who was indeed panting heavily.
But... he noticed that Garp still had a bright smile on his face. For some reason, seeing Garp smile, Sengoku's mood, as his best friend, gradually calmed down. He was smiling; perhaps there was another turn of events?
"Puhahaha~~ Puhahaha~~~"
Bullet's words seemed to have completely amused Garp, who immediately burst into uncontrollable laughter, tears even dramatically streaming from his squinted eyes.
"What are you laughing at?!" Bullet asked coldly and unhappily.
Garp managed to stop laughing with some difficulty, wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes, and replied, "Of course I'm laughing at your foolish appearance, kid, not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth."
"What did you say!" Anger flashed in Bullet's eyes.
But Garp waved his hand dismissively. "This old man really didn't expect that you, who have seen a higher level, would still be so smug about reaching this old man's previous level. Alas, that's all the measure you have!"
Higher level? Previous level?
Bullet didn't understand for a moment. Just like him, Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others watching through the screen were also stunned. What did this mean?
"Kid, it's about time. This old man will now teach you what respect for your elders is!"
Above the great sea where the gale raged, Garp grinned, revealing a mouth full of white teeth.
Before Bullet could react, a somewhat dim radiance suddenly bloomed from his body. It wasn't aura, but a layer of flowing light clinging to the surface of his skin. It looked very similar to the effect of using Ryuo (Internal Destruction) of Armament Haki. However, the color wasn't cherry red, but a kind of gray with faint silver light.
And!
Garp's Moonwalk stopped. But he still stood in the sky, as if there was a flat, solid invisible ground beneath him.
"This is..."
On Noah's Ark, Im's eyes suddenly widened. Amidst the surprised gaze of Esdeath, Historia, and the surrounding women like Tsunade, Akame, Kurome, and Mikasa, four words blurted out.
"Colorless Haki?!"
At the same time, Im knew that this battle was over...
Was Garp playing with Bullet before? Or was he experiencing the feeling of his last battle using the Three Colors of Haki?
(End of this chapter)
Uchiha Madara was sent back to Wano Island by the airship.
Since a professional medical team consisting of Biological Alchemists, Medical Ninjas, and other elite doctors from the Medical Academy was already waiting on the ship, they were able to treat Uchiha Madara's injuries directly on board.
However, his injuries were indeed not very severe. The main issues were exhaustion and coma caused by excessive consumption of stamina and mental power.
As for the outside world, the battle between Uchiha Madara and Kaido, which had started later, actually concluded before the battle between Garp and Bullet. This surprised and puzzled many viewers.
But the live broadcast ended there. These people living in different worlds and nations could only speculate based on their own impressions.
However, no one thought Uchiha Madara was weak just because he lost. At most, they said that the strength of that Azure Dragon Admiral was stronger. After all, Uchiha Madara's previous performance, if placed in their worlds, would clearly show that destroying a nation alone was just a matter of time.
Regardless, the World Government's goal was achieved. This live broadcast further deepened the awe and yearning of the worlds under its banner towards the World.
Meanwhile, Im, the Five Elders, Kong, Sengoku, Zephyr, Dragon, and many other higher-ups had already focused their gaze on the battle situation between Garp and Bullet.
Thanks to the powerful ability of the virtual screen projected by the Video Den Den Mushi, which had no resolution restrictions and could perfectly display the scene, even though Garp and Bullet's speed was already so fast that ordinary people—no, even officer-rank combatants—could barely observe it with the naked eye, they could still rely on their own powerful strength and eyesight to clearly see the general state of the two. The only slight discomfort was the lack of Observation Haki's perception assistance.
This was already the fourth day of their engagement. Both Garp and Bullet carried quite a few injuries. The most obvious marks were the large fist prints on their exposed chests! This was truly fist meeting meat!
And these were just surface marks. Because both had mastered Ryuo of Armament Haki, the damage they suffered internally was even greater. However, similarly, both had practiced Life Return well, so they could self-repair damaged injuries during combat, including their internal organs.
Especially Garp; in this regard, he was second only to Muzan Kibutsuji. Even if his limbs were broken, he could regenerate them on the spot. Of course, the consumption was definitely huge.
Despite this, Im and the others could see that Garp and Bullet's attacks were greater than their respective defense. Each of their punches could penetrate Haki and physique defense amidst layers of sound bursts, inflicting actual injuries, whether large or small, on the opponent.
But neither Bullet nor Garp cared. Neither side focused their energy on defense at all. Both were constantly throwing powerful fists with full strength, engaging in frontal clashes with each other in lightning-fast high-speed movement.
[Bang bang bang bang...]
Amidst the gale and huge waves, two blurry figures, flickering like meteors with purple-red radiance, constantly collided, separated, clashed, and collided again in the high altitude or the great sea. Each time would stir up violent hurricanes, tsunamis, and explosions rumbling through the clouds.
"Puhahaha!"
"Refreshing!"
Garp, using the separation from another collision, laughed heartily with his head tilted back, completely disregarding his missing suit and Coat of Justice on his upper body, stepping on Moonwalk beneath his feet. This was probably the most enjoyable fight of his life.
In the battle against Rocks, he teamed up with Roger. Later, when pursuing Roger, that bastard always fought while running, never engaging in such a fierce battle with him for so long.
"Hehehehe, indeed, it's a comfortable fight!"
Seeing this, Bullet on the opposite side wasn't in a hurry to attack, but his face was filled with a strong smile. Because he clearly felt Garp's breathing becoming rapid, and the hot sweat on his body was seeping out like water.
This wasn't strange; Garp was a grandfather-level person after all. He was fifty-nine years old this year, almost sixty. Not to mention his inherent physical talent was not as good as his own. And he was only twenty-six years old this year!
"Reality is cruel, Garp. You ultimately stopped at the peak and were caught up by me. And in less than half a day, I will completely surpass you and become the military's strongest admiral-level combat power!"
Bullet declared loudly with high spirit, letting the gale rage around him in the high altitude.
Seeing this scene through the live broadcast, Sengoku, Zephyr, Tsuru, Dragon, and the others' expressions turned ugly. This guy was a bit too arrogant.
But now the fact was laid bare. The drastic changes in the World Government had caused these young people with exceptional talent like Bullet, Kaido, and Crocodile to grow at a speed far beyond common sense. Although the older generation like Garp, Zephyr, and Sengoku were also getting stronger, there was an upper limit after all. And the difficulty of breaking through this upper limit was infinitely higher than reaching the so-called admiral-level combat power.
However, despite knowing these principles, Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others were still unwilling. This feeling of being caught up and then surpassed by the younger generation was truly painful and filled with anger.
"Garp, are you really going to lose?" Sengoku gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and stared intently at Garp in the screen feed, who was indeed panting heavily.
But... he noticed that Garp still had a bright smile on his face. For some reason, seeing Garp smile, Sengoku's mood, as his best friend, gradually calmed down. He was smiling; perhaps there was another turn of events?
"Puhahaha~~ Puhahaha~~~"
Bullet's words seemed to have completely amused Garp, who immediately burst into uncontrollable laughter, tears even dramatically streaming from his squinted eyes.
"What are you laughing at?!" Bullet asked coldly and unhappily.
Garp managed to stop laughing with some difficulty, wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes, and replied, "Of course I'm laughing at your foolish appearance, kid, not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth."
"What did you say!" Anger flashed in Bullet's eyes.
But Garp waved his hand dismissively. "This old man really didn't expect that you, who have seen a higher level, would still be so smug about reaching this old man's previous level. Alas, that's all the measure you have!"
Higher level? Previous level?
Bullet didn't understand for a moment. Just like him, Sengoku, Zephyr, and the others watching through the screen were also stunned. What did this mean?
"Kid, it's about time. This old man will now teach you what respect for your elders is!"
Above the great sea where the gale raged, Garp grinned, revealing a mouth full of white teeth.
Before Bullet could react, a somewhat dim radiance suddenly bloomed from his body. It wasn't aura, but a layer of flowing light clinging to the surface of his skin. It looked very similar to the effect of using Ryuo (Internal Destruction) of Armament Haki. However, the color wasn't cherry red, but a kind of gray with faint silver light.
And!
Garp's Moonwalk stopped. But he still stood in the sky, as if there was a flat, solid invisible ground beneath him.
"This is..."
On Noah's Ark, Im's eyes suddenly widened. Amidst the surprised gaze of Esdeath, Historia, and the surrounding women like Tsunade, Akame, Kurome, and Mikasa, four words blurted out.
"Colorless Haki?!"
At the same time, Im knew that this battle was over...
Was Garp playing with Bullet before? Or was he experiencing the feeling of his last battle using the Three Colors of Haki?
(End of this chapter)
