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Chapter 1281: The Mysterious Value Contained in the King's Punch! (Two-in-One)
King's Punch.
The heavy punch unleashed by Elizabello II, leveraging his innate powerful physique.
It was called the 'Family Heirloom Blade,' capable of being drawn only once per battle.
Powerful physique and Family Heirloom Blade are the keywords.
This means the male members of the Elizabello family have possessed powerful physiques for generations.
It wasn't until the previous generation, Elizabello I, created the 'King's Punch' that he used it to overthrow the previous royalty and establish the Prodence Kingdom.
What the World Government values is that although their physiques are far stronger than most people, the remaining small portion of people whose physical durability is not inferior to theirs, or even stronger, are basically aligned with the World Government.
Coupled with Martial Arts Secret Techniques like 'Life Return'.
So, as long as they can understand the technique Elizabello II uses to mobilize his strength, they can enable others to use the 'King's Punch'.
The only question is whether it truly has such great power.
Although intelligence proves that the 'King's Punch' destroyed a Giant Fortress, they haven't seen it with their own eyes.
But now, when Sora, Sengoku, Zephyr, and many other Military High Command members saw this strike from in front of the Royal Palace Gate in the center, a golden shockwave that pierced through half of the Prodence Kingdom Island, all doubts vanished like smoke.
"It really is like a human version of 'Hakoku', but it seems to contain Conqueror's Haki..."
In the Principal's Office at the War Military Academy.
Zephyr sat on a chair, watching the footage projected into mid-air by the Den Den Mushi, muttering softly, lost in thought.
It was because he didn't have Conqueror's Haki and couldn't cultivate Colorless Haki that he decided to focus on Martial Arts, supplemented by Haki.
He had a plan: to delve into 'Life Return'.
But unlike Muzan Kibutsuji, what he pursued was not the manipulation of flesh and blood.
Instead, it was the greater strength brought about by combining a stronger physique with stronger Martial Arts.
Haki is also just a type of strength, leaning towards spirit and will in attribute.
If a person's physical strength is strong enough, they can still resist those with Armament Haki.
Similarly, if their speed is fast enough and their technique is refined enough, they can also deal with those with Observation Haki.
Zephyr had just noticed red lightning flashing within the golden shockwave that Elizabello II unleashed.
Although he didn't have Conqueror's Haki, he could still tell at a glance that it was Conqueror's Lightning.
After all, the strong enemies he had fought at sea were basically all Conqueror's Haki users.
So, Zephyr speculated, could it be that the 'King's Punch' also requires Conqueror's Haki?
If that's the case, it's truly frustrating...
"That is!"
Marine Headquarters, Marineford, Fleet Admiral's Office.
Garp, who was idle and had come here again to challenge his senbei-eating record.
The moment he saw the 'King's Punch' on the screen feed, he bit through the senbei in his mouth.
He subconsciously stood up abruptly from the sofa, his eyes wide with shock, staring intently at the screen, which was only left with intense light.
"What's wrong with you?"
Sengoku, sitting behind his desk, was full of doubt.
"Although this 'King's Punch' has decent power, there's no need to be so shocked, is there? You are a 'Warrior God' now."
"Uh... I'm not sure right now, but I have to go!"
Garp's gaze was filled with surprise and uncertainty, then he shook his head and walked out of the office quickly.
[Bang!]
After the door closed, Sengoku looked at the senbei packaging bag on the sofa and frowned.
Based on his understanding of Garp, something big must have happened for him not to even take the senbei.
Sengoku recalled the footage of the 'King's Punch' from before but couldn't see anything.
"Is it because of the Conqueror's Lightning? But that shouldn't be the reason, right?"
Ninja World.
Noah's Ark had now moved from the Ninja Continent to the sky above another continent.
This was a place without ninja or ninjutsu, only knights and swordsmanship.
Moreover, it severely lacked supernatural power. Compared to the various mysteries of the Ninja Continent, the art style of this continent was more like medieval Europa without supernatural elements.
However, there were also multiple nations here, and they were constantly attacking each other year-round.
War and gunsmoke long shrouded everyone's heads.
That's right, this was the West Continent from the 'Movie Version: Phantom of the Underground Ruins'.
The World Government, having already conquered the Ninja Continent, would have no difficulty finding this place even without Lord Imu's specific reminder.
Currently, Army Colonel Erwin Rommel of the Star Realm Army's Second Army Group was leading his brigade to conquer the nations on this continent.
In addition, the Shinobi Sect also dispatched many ninja to help.
The World Government originally wanted to call the ninja from Sea Ninja Village, but since Otsutsuki Hamura took the initiative to offer help, they agreed.
A medieval continent without supernatural elements was really nothing for the current World Government to pay attention to.
The key was that it was eighteen years before the 'plot' happened.
Timothee, the 'male protagonist', probably wasn't even born yet.
And Hyde, the schemer and ambitious person, was probably working as a priest somewhere, or had he already started acting?
It didn't matter.
What the World Government mainly valued was the continent itself, as well as the Regal Stone brought by the Regal Royalty from the Ninja Continent, and the 'Regal Book' which recorded 'Lost Technology'.
Im estimated that these things might already be in Hyde's hands.
So, based on memory, he had his face drawn and then had people hand it over to the relevant departments to search for him.
As for the most valuable 'Regal Ore Vein', which existed somewhere on the Ninja Continent, its location had been successfully found with the help of Akame's 'World Book: Rongo Rongo'.
Now, the Mineral Resources Department was arranging personnel and construction machinery for its excavation.
The first batch of 'Regal Stone' was partially sent to the Academy of Science for research and development.
This thing was called the 'Source of Life nurtured by Earth Energy'.
Hmm... it sounds like it's talking about something nurtured by 'Dragon Vein Energy'?
But after the 'Spirit of the Dragon Veins' saw the 'Regal Stone', he said that this was a 'Natural Energy Crystal' that had not been eroded by Chakra, containing extremely pure 'Natural Life Energy'.
This was a very limited rare resource on the planet of the Ninja World; basically, one less for each one used.
In short, his impure 'Earth Vein Power' could not nurture it.
However, by strongly compressing energy, perhaps a similar 'Dragon Pulse Stone' could be created?
Another part was sent to Noah's Ark as a collectible for Im to play with casually.
After all, its appearance was indeed very beautiful; calling it a gem was not an exaggeration.
While happy, Im named this continent, which had no name, the 'Regal Continent'.
At this time, accompanied by Esdeath, Historia, Mikasa, Tsunade, Akame, Kurome, the Ubuyashiki Sisters, and other women, he was watching with a smile as over a dozen magical plants moved around freely on the lawn.
These were just sent from Jupiter by his subordinates, and they were all very rare varieties.
For example, Double Peashooters with different elemental attributes like Flame, Electric Flash, and Ice, as well as Mysterious Sunflowers that constantly emitted golden light.
Oh, next to them was a plump, white Ten-Tails, staring with its blood-red Rinne Sharingan, curiously observing the strange plants in front of it.
As soon as these magical plants appeared, they were immediately loved by all the women.
Historia liked the Mysterious Sunflower the most.
And Esdeath's preference, as always, leaned towards the Ice Attribute.
She took away the Ice Peashooter, Ice Melon-pult, Ice Dragon Grass, and Mistletoe Ice Fairy.
She also said she hoped to get more ice-attribute magical plants, wanting to equip one for each member of her Barracks Guard.
Im didn't care at all and also let the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, Tsunade, Mikasa, Akame, and Kurome pick one they liked.
As for Stussy, who wasn't here.
He planned to have someone find a newly born rose that hadn't evolved yet.
Hmm... he should also prepare one for Esdeath, Historia, and the others; he couldn't neglect one while attending to the other.
Just as Im was enjoying his good time, he suddenly noticed that the Golden Den Den Mushi in the study room rang.
He didn't greet anyone, instantly disappeared from his original spot, and came to the study room to pick up the handset.
Esdeath, Historia, and the other women didn't mind, knowing that Lord Imu had matters to attend to, and continued playing with the magical plants.
On Im's side, he found that it was a phone call from Garp, but when he finished listening to the report, his expression immediately showed surprise.
"'King's Punch' contains Colorless Haki?"
The Den Den Mushi, imitating Garp's expression, said seriously:
"Lord Imu, I am not entirely sure; after all, I was not on site and could not sense the specific aura."
"But that fleeting blue lightning flash was indeed similar to Kaido's situation at that time—no, it should be said it was exactly the same!"
Garp, who had returned home, watched Little Luffy sleeping soundly in the crib while recalling the blue lightning he saw at the time.
The process from the appearance to the disappearance of that lightning flash was very short, short enough that even Zephyr, Sengoku, and others couldn't see it.
But he, Garp, could.
"Although it's incredible, I'm thinking, at the instant Elizabello II used the 'King's Punch', did he unintentionally touch upon the realm of Colorless Haki, or is it the technique of the 'King's Punch' itself..."
Garp didn't finish his sentence, but Im understood the meaning behind his words.
The technique of 'King's Punch' is helpful for cultivating Colorless Haki?
But no matter what, it was worthy of their attention.
If it was truly beneficial for cultivating Colorless Haki, even if it only improved efficiency by one percent, it would still be quite valuable!
"Garp, make a trip. After catching Elizabello II, find a way to make him use it again, then tell Im the result."
Im thought for a moment and decided to have him go and confirm.
Although he hadn't seen it with his own eyes yet, he believed Garp's judgment.
"Yes, Lord Imu, but what if it's true?" Garp asked.
"Towards criminals who resist the World Government, Im will not show any mercy."
Im's tone was extremely cold, then he put the handset back, ending the call.
On the other side, Garp remained silent for a long time, finally letting out a long sigh.
He seemed to have harmed Elizabello II.
But thinking carefully, even if this wasn't the case, given his current actions, his fate would definitely not end well.
At the same time.
In the study room, Im sat down and gave an order to the 'Star Den Den Mushi' on the tabletop.
He ordered it to play the footage of Elizabello II using the 'King's Punch' earlier.
Soon, he saw the blue lightning that Garp mentioned.
Indeed, between the dazzling vast golden light and the streaks of red lightning.
This fleeting blue flash was both obvious and not obvious.
But similarly, without being able to sense the aura, it was difficult for Im to confirm if it was Colorless Lightning.
After all, although it's called Colorless Lightning, it actually has color, and it varies from person to person.
It seems he can only wait for Garp's follow-up news.
However, this made Im interested in the matter of the Prodence Kingdom.
He immediately opened the live broadcast screen to watch the battle situation between Elizabello II and Charlotte Katakuri.
At the same time.
At the Prodence Kingdom site, there was dead silence, a scene of dead silence.
At this moment.
The energy and light that erupted when the 'King's Punch' and 'Nine-Headed Mochi' collided completely dissipated.
The King's Army soldiers on the city wall top were completely dumbfounded, looking at the huge trench before their eyes, which was scraped out forcefully, stretching as far as the eye could see, directly leading to the seaside outside the island.
But they were immediately attracted by the back view of Elizabello II, who was still standing below the fortress.
Expressions of surprise gradually appeared on everyone's face.
Because Charlotte Katakuri's figure had disappeared, but His Majesty the King was still standing there!
"His Majesty won?!"
"He won!"
"Wah ah------"
In an instant, an uproar rose from the Royal Palace city wall top, and several thousand King's Army soldiers cheered wildly.
"Hehe..."
Below the fortress, Elizabello II stood at the edge of the trench, heavily panting, showing clear signs of fatigue, but hearing the cheers coming from behind him, the corner of his mouth couldn't stop curving upwards.
Because he couldn't sense Charlotte Katakuri's aura, this almost proves that the opponent no longer exists!
"Now the World Government must be scared stiff by me. Let's see if they still dare to steal my country..."
Elizabello II muttered to himself, feeling smug.
At the same time, he was also relieved in his heart that he had dealt with Charlotte Katakuri in one go.
Because he now had no stamina left to fight.
The consumption of Essence, Qi, and Spirit from the 'King's Punch' was simply too great.
"Falling Rain Mochi!"
But just as Elizabello II was about to turn around and wave to signal the King's Army behind him, the surrounding ground suddenly started to soften and began turning white in large areas.
"What?!"
Elizabello II immediately panicked, realizing that Charlotte Katakuri had not been dealt with.
This was too bad; in his current state, he might not even be able to defeat a Military Rear Admiral.
He could only watch helplessly as thick, long, and dark mochi strips rose from the ground, then one after another plunged downwards, rapidly striking towards him.
[Bang bang bang bang...]
In an instant, the cheers of the King's Army came to an abrupt halt.
They were replaced by sounds of rumble like heavy cannons landing.
Elizabello II's figure was also completely submerged in the stirred-up smoke and dust.
In the distance, Charlotte Katakuri appeared silently, controlling the mochi expressionlessly.
He had indeed wanted to test the power of the 'King's Punch' before.
But at the instant the 'Nine-Headed Mochi' collided with it, the image of himself being severely injured and near death immediately appeared in his mind.
Now he understood that blocking the 'King's Punch' head-on was a foolish decision.
Fortunately, what he used was his Awakening, and the 'Nine-Headed Mochi' was not his main body mochi.
So, he immediately gave up the 'Nine-Headed Mochi', his whole body turned into mochi, and he escaped deep underground, narrowly avoiding the golden shockwave that scraped away the ground surface.
At the same time, in order to find an opportunity, he used the technique of 'Observation Kill' to completely hide his own aura.
This is what made Elizabello II mistakenly think that Charlotte Katakuri was dead.
The main reason was that he didn't know about the technique 'Observation Kill' at all.
Because this was an advanced technique of Observation Haki.
Before Im shared it internally, there might not even be five—no, not even three people in the entire world who could use it.
Even now, only those confirmed as high-level combatants can access the cultivation method.
And Charlotte Katakuri's Observation Kill was taught by Dragon...
A moment later.
Elizabello II, rolling his eyes and unconscious, was tied up in mid-air with white mochi strips by Charlotte Katakuri, who had his hands in his pockets.
He generously displayed him to every audience member watching this battle.
He was telling all the people of the Prodence Kingdom on site that this was the fate of resisting the World Government!
At the same time, it was also showing those big shots who were not on site...
Don't underestimate the Ministry of Police Affairs!
"Not bad."
In the high altitude, Dragon, whose lower body had turned into green wind, nodded in satisfaction.
But suddenly, a familiar voice rang in his ears.
"Indeed not bad, as expected of 'BIG MOM''s second son!"
Dragon raised an eyebrow, turned his head to look, and indeed it was his own father.
"Why are you here?"
He didn't think that a mere Elizabello II deserved to have a Warrior God make a move.
"I want to take this guy away. His 'King's Punch' is a bit interesting."
Since it hadn't been confirmed yet, Garp didn't mention Im.
But Dragon said, "Then you have to talk to Teacher Zephyr. He just called too and wants to see the 'King's Punch' with his own eyes."
"Zephyr? He doesn't even have Conqueror's Haki, what's the use of seeing it?"
Garp picked his nose with his finger and curled his lip in mockery.
Of course, there was no malice in this; it was purely the casualness between old friends.
"Maybe he thinks that the 'King's Punch' doesn't necessarily require Conqueror's Haki. Anyway, you yourself talk to Teacher Zephyr."
Dragon shook his head. He wouldn't get involved in matters between elders.
"Alright, alright, I'll go find him now. It's just right—Ace is going to school next month, it's good to talk!"
Garp immediately flashed and disappeared, leaving Dragon speechless.
Because he couldn't sense how Garp had left.
It shouldn't be some kind of space ability; then it's pure speed?
This made Dragon feel again how big the power difference between them was.
"Warrior God..."
Dragon looked down at the fingerless gauntlets named 'Night Wind Goddess. Ra' worn on his hand, muttering softly.
"I wonder if I have a chance to reach my father's current height?"
"I should have, right? Otherwise, why would that Lord Imu value me..."
King's Punch.
The heavy punch unleashed by Elizabello II, leveraging his innate powerful physique.
It was called the 'Family Heirloom Blade,' capable of being drawn only once per battle.
Powerful physique and Family Heirloom Blade are the keywords.
This means the male members of the Elizabello family have possessed powerful physiques for generations.
It wasn't until the previous generation, Elizabello I, created the 'King's Punch' that he used it to overthrow the previous royalty and establish the Prodence Kingdom.
What the World Government values is that although their physiques are far stronger than most people, the remaining small portion of people whose physical durability is not inferior to theirs, or even stronger, are basically aligned with the World Government.
Coupled with Martial Arts Secret Techniques like 'Life Return'.
So, as long as they can understand the technique Elizabello II uses to mobilize his strength, they can enable others to use the 'King's Punch'.
The only question is whether it truly has such great power.
Although intelligence proves that the 'King's Punch' destroyed a Giant Fortress, they haven't seen it with their own eyes.
But now, when Sora, Sengoku, Zephyr, and many other Military High Command members saw this strike from in front of the Royal Palace Gate in the center, a golden shockwave that pierced through half of the Prodence Kingdom Island, all doubts vanished like smoke.
"It really is like a human version of 'Hakoku', but it seems to contain Conqueror's Haki..."
In the Principal's Office at the War Military Academy.
Zephyr sat on a chair, watching the footage projected into mid-air by the Den Den Mushi, muttering softly, lost in thought.
It was because he didn't have Conqueror's Haki and couldn't cultivate Colorless Haki that he decided to focus on Martial Arts, supplemented by Haki.
He had a plan: to delve into 'Life Return'.
But unlike Muzan Kibutsuji, what he pursued was not the manipulation of flesh and blood.
Instead, it was the greater strength brought about by combining a stronger physique with stronger Martial Arts.
Haki is also just a type of strength, leaning towards spirit and will in attribute.
If a person's physical strength is strong enough, they can still resist those with Armament Haki.
Similarly, if their speed is fast enough and their technique is refined enough, they can also deal with those with Observation Haki.
Zephyr had just noticed red lightning flashing within the golden shockwave that Elizabello II unleashed.
Although he didn't have Conqueror's Haki, he could still tell at a glance that it was Conqueror's Lightning.
After all, the strong enemies he had fought at sea were basically all Conqueror's Haki users.
So, Zephyr speculated, could it be that the 'King's Punch' also requires Conqueror's Haki?
If that's the case, it's truly frustrating...
"That is!"
Marine Headquarters, Marineford, Fleet Admiral's Office.
Garp, who was idle and had come here again to challenge his senbei-eating record.
The moment he saw the 'King's Punch' on the screen feed, he bit through the senbei in his mouth.
He subconsciously stood up abruptly from the sofa, his eyes wide with shock, staring intently at the screen, which was only left with intense light.
"What's wrong with you?"
Sengoku, sitting behind his desk, was full of doubt.
"Although this 'King's Punch' has decent power, there's no need to be so shocked, is there? You are a 'Warrior God' now."
"Uh... I'm not sure right now, but I have to go!"
Garp's gaze was filled with surprise and uncertainty, then he shook his head and walked out of the office quickly.
[Bang!]
After the door closed, Sengoku looked at the senbei packaging bag on the sofa and frowned.
Based on his understanding of Garp, something big must have happened for him not to even take the senbei.
Sengoku recalled the footage of the 'King's Punch' from before but couldn't see anything.
"Is it because of the Conqueror's Lightning? But that shouldn't be the reason, right?"
Ninja World.
Noah's Ark had now moved from the Ninja Continent to the sky above another continent.
This was a place without ninja or ninjutsu, only knights and swordsmanship.
Moreover, it severely lacked supernatural power. Compared to the various mysteries of the Ninja Continent, the art style of this continent was more like medieval Europa without supernatural elements.
However, there were also multiple nations here, and they were constantly attacking each other year-round.
War and gunsmoke long shrouded everyone's heads.
That's right, this was the West Continent from the 'Movie Version: Phantom of the Underground Ruins'.
The World Government, having already conquered the Ninja Continent, would have no difficulty finding this place even without Lord Imu's specific reminder.
Currently, Army Colonel Erwin Rommel of the Star Realm Army's Second Army Group was leading his brigade to conquer the nations on this continent.
In addition, the Shinobi Sect also dispatched many ninja to help.
The World Government originally wanted to call the ninja from Sea Ninja Village, but since Otsutsuki Hamura took the initiative to offer help, they agreed.
A medieval continent without supernatural elements was really nothing for the current World Government to pay attention to.
The key was that it was eighteen years before the 'plot' happened.
Timothee, the 'male protagonist', probably wasn't even born yet.
And Hyde, the schemer and ambitious person, was probably working as a priest somewhere, or had he already started acting?
It didn't matter.
What the World Government mainly valued was the continent itself, as well as the Regal Stone brought by the Regal Royalty from the Ninja Continent, and the 'Regal Book' which recorded 'Lost Technology'.
Im estimated that these things might already be in Hyde's hands.
So, based on memory, he had his face drawn and then had people hand it over to the relevant departments to search for him.
As for the most valuable 'Regal Ore Vein', which existed somewhere on the Ninja Continent, its location had been successfully found with the help of Akame's 'World Book: Rongo Rongo'.
Now, the Mineral Resources Department was arranging personnel and construction machinery for its excavation.
The first batch of 'Regal Stone' was partially sent to the Academy of Science for research and development.
This thing was called the 'Source of Life nurtured by Earth Energy'.
Hmm... it sounds like it's talking about something nurtured by 'Dragon Vein Energy'?
But after the 'Spirit of the Dragon Veins' saw the 'Regal Stone', he said that this was a 'Natural Energy Crystal' that had not been eroded by Chakra, containing extremely pure 'Natural Life Energy'.
This was a very limited rare resource on the planet of the Ninja World; basically, one less for each one used.
In short, his impure 'Earth Vein Power' could not nurture it.
However, by strongly compressing energy, perhaps a similar 'Dragon Pulse Stone' could be created?
Another part was sent to Noah's Ark as a collectible for Im to play with casually.
After all, its appearance was indeed very beautiful; calling it a gem was not an exaggeration.
While happy, Im named this continent, which had no name, the 'Regal Continent'.
At this time, accompanied by Esdeath, Historia, Mikasa, Tsunade, Akame, Kurome, the Ubuyashiki Sisters, and other women, he was watching with a smile as over a dozen magical plants moved around freely on the lawn.
These were just sent from Jupiter by his subordinates, and they were all very rare varieties.
For example, Double Peashooters with different elemental attributes like Flame, Electric Flash, and Ice, as well as Mysterious Sunflowers that constantly emitted golden light.
Oh, next to them was a plump, white Ten-Tails, staring with its blood-red Rinne Sharingan, curiously observing the strange plants in front of it.
As soon as these magical plants appeared, they were immediately loved by all the women.
Historia liked the Mysterious Sunflower the most.
And Esdeath's preference, as always, leaned towards the Ice Attribute.
She took away the Ice Peashooter, Ice Melon-pult, Ice Dragon Grass, and Mistletoe Ice Fairy.
She also said she hoped to get more ice-attribute magical plants, wanting to equip one for each member of her Barracks Guard.
Im didn't care at all and also let the Ubuyashiki Four Sisters, Tsunade, Mikasa, Akame, and Kurome pick one they liked.
As for Stussy, who wasn't here.
He planned to have someone find a newly born rose that hadn't evolved yet.
Hmm... he should also prepare one for Esdeath, Historia, and the others; he couldn't neglect one while attending to the other.
Just as Im was enjoying his good time, he suddenly noticed that the Golden Den Den Mushi in the study room rang.
He didn't greet anyone, instantly disappeared from his original spot, and came to the study room to pick up the handset.
Esdeath, Historia, and the other women didn't mind, knowing that Lord Imu had matters to attend to, and continued playing with the magical plants.
On Im's side, he found that it was a phone call from Garp, but when he finished listening to the report, his expression immediately showed surprise.
"'King's Punch' contains Colorless Haki?"
The Den Den Mushi, imitating Garp's expression, said seriously:
"Lord Imu, I am not entirely sure; after all, I was not on site and could not sense the specific aura."
"But that fleeting blue lightning flash was indeed similar to Kaido's situation at that time—no, it should be said it was exactly the same!"
Garp, who had returned home, watched Little Luffy sleeping soundly in the crib while recalling the blue lightning he saw at the time.
The process from the appearance to the disappearance of that lightning flash was very short, short enough that even Zephyr, Sengoku, and others couldn't see it.
But he, Garp, could.
"Although it's incredible, I'm thinking, at the instant Elizabello II used the 'King's Punch', did he unintentionally touch upon the realm of Colorless Haki, or is it the technique of the 'King's Punch' itself..."
Garp didn't finish his sentence, but Im understood the meaning behind his words.
The technique of 'King's Punch' is helpful for cultivating Colorless Haki?
But no matter what, it was worthy of their attention.
If it was truly beneficial for cultivating Colorless Haki, even if it only improved efficiency by one percent, it would still be quite valuable!
"Garp, make a trip. After catching Elizabello II, find a way to make him use it again, then tell Im the result."
Im thought for a moment and decided to have him go and confirm.
Although he hadn't seen it with his own eyes yet, he believed Garp's judgment.
"Yes, Lord Imu, but what if it's true?" Garp asked.
"Towards criminals who resist the World Government, Im will not show any mercy."
Im's tone was extremely cold, then he put the handset back, ending the call.
On the other side, Garp remained silent for a long time, finally letting out a long sigh.
He seemed to have harmed Elizabello II.
But thinking carefully, even if this wasn't the case, given his current actions, his fate would definitely not end well.
At the same time.
In the study room, Im sat down and gave an order to the 'Star Den Den Mushi' on the tabletop.
He ordered it to play the footage of Elizabello II using the 'King's Punch' earlier.
Soon, he saw the blue lightning that Garp mentioned.
Indeed, between the dazzling vast golden light and the streaks of red lightning.
This fleeting blue flash was both obvious and not obvious.
But similarly, without being able to sense the aura, it was difficult for Im to confirm if it was Colorless Lightning.
After all, although it's called Colorless Lightning, it actually has color, and it varies from person to person.
It seems he can only wait for Garp's follow-up news.
However, this made Im interested in the matter of the Prodence Kingdom.
He immediately opened the live broadcast screen to watch the battle situation between Elizabello II and Charlotte Katakuri.
At the same time.
At the Prodence Kingdom site, there was dead silence, a scene of dead silence.
At this moment.
The energy and light that erupted when the 'King's Punch' and 'Nine-Headed Mochi' collided completely dissipated.
The King's Army soldiers on the city wall top were completely dumbfounded, looking at the huge trench before their eyes, which was scraped out forcefully, stretching as far as the eye could see, directly leading to the seaside outside the island.
But they were immediately attracted by the back view of Elizabello II, who was still standing below the fortress.
Expressions of surprise gradually appeared on everyone's face.
Because Charlotte Katakuri's figure had disappeared, but His Majesty the King was still standing there!
"His Majesty won?!"
"He won!"
"Wah ah------"
In an instant, an uproar rose from the Royal Palace city wall top, and several thousand King's Army soldiers cheered wildly.
"Hehe..."
Below the fortress, Elizabello II stood at the edge of the trench, heavily panting, showing clear signs of fatigue, but hearing the cheers coming from behind him, the corner of his mouth couldn't stop curving upwards.
Because he couldn't sense Charlotte Katakuri's aura, this almost proves that the opponent no longer exists!
"Now the World Government must be scared stiff by me. Let's see if they still dare to steal my country..."
Elizabello II muttered to himself, feeling smug.
At the same time, he was also relieved in his heart that he had dealt with Charlotte Katakuri in one go.
Because he now had no stamina left to fight.
The consumption of Essence, Qi, and Spirit from the 'King's Punch' was simply too great.
"Falling Rain Mochi!"
But just as Elizabello II was about to turn around and wave to signal the King's Army behind him, the surrounding ground suddenly started to soften and began turning white in large areas.
"What?!"
Elizabello II immediately panicked, realizing that Charlotte Katakuri had not been dealt with.
This was too bad; in his current state, he might not even be able to defeat a Military Rear Admiral.
He could only watch helplessly as thick, long, and dark mochi strips rose from the ground, then one after another plunged downwards, rapidly striking towards him.
[Bang bang bang bang...]
In an instant, the cheers of the King's Army came to an abrupt halt.
They were replaced by sounds of rumble like heavy cannons landing.
Elizabello II's figure was also completely submerged in the stirred-up smoke and dust.
In the distance, Charlotte Katakuri appeared silently, controlling the mochi expressionlessly.
He had indeed wanted to test the power of the 'King's Punch' before.
But at the instant the 'Nine-Headed Mochi' collided with it, the image of himself being severely injured and near death immediately appeared in his mind.
Now he understood that blocking the 'King's Punch' head-on was a foolish decision.
Fortunately, what he used was his Awakening, and the 'Nine-Headed Mochi' was not his main body mochi.
So, he immediately gave up the 'Nine-Headed Mochi', his whole body turned into mochi, and he escaped deep underground, narrowly avoiding the golden shockwave that scraped away the ground surface.
At the same time, in order to find an opportunity, he used the technique of 'Observation Kill' to completely hide his own aura.
This is what made Elizabello II mistakenly think that Charlotte Katakuri was dead.
The main reason was that he didn't know about the technique 'Observation Kill' at all.
Because this was an advanced technique of Observation Haki.
Before Im shared it internally, there might not even be five—no, not even three people in the entire world who could use it.
Even now, only those confirmed as high-level combatants can access the cultivation method.
And Charlotte Katakuri's Observation Kill was taught by Dragon...
A moment later.
Elizabello II, rolling his eyes and unconscious, was tied up in mid-air with white mochi strips by Charlotte Katakuri, who had his hands in his pockets.
He generously displayed him to every audience member watching this battle.
He was telling all the people of the Prodence Kingdom on site that this was the fate of resisting the World Government!
At the same time, it was also showing those big shots who were not on site...
Don't underestimate the Ministry of Police Affairs!
"Not bad."
In the high altitude, Dragon, whose lower body had turned into green wind, nodded in satisfaction.
But suddenly, a familiar voice rang in his ears.
"Indeed not bad, as expected of 'BIG MOM''s second son!"
Dragon raised an eyebrow, turned his head to look, and indeed it was his own father.
"Why are you here?"
He didn't think that a mere Elizabello II deserved to have a Warrior God make a move.
"I want to take this guy away. His 'King's Punch' is a bit interesting."
Since it hadn't been confirmed yet, Garp didn't mention Im.
But Dragon said, "Then you have to talk to Teacher Zephyr. He just called too and wants to see the 'King's Punch' with his own eyes."
"Zephyr? He doesn't even have Conqueror's Haki, what's the use of seeing it?"
Garp picked his nose with his finger and curled his lip in mockery.
Of course, there was no malice in this; it was purely the casualness between old friends.
"Maybe he thinks that the 'King's Punch' doesn't necessarily require Conqueror's Haki. Anyway, you yourself talk to Teacher Zephyr."
Dragon shook his head. He wouldn't get involved in matters between elders.
"Alright, alright, I'll go find him now. It's just right—Ace is going to school next month, it's good to talk!"
Garp immediately flashed and disappeared, leaving Dragon speechless.
Because he couldn't sense how Garp had left.
It shouldn't be some kind of space ability; then it's pure speed?
This made Dragon feel again how big the power difference between them was.
"Warrior God..."
Dragon looked down at the fingerless gauntlets named 'Night Wind Goddess. Ra' worn on his hand, muttering softly.
"I wonder if I have a chance to reach my father's current height?"
"I should have, right? Otherwise, why would that Lord Imu value me..."
