"Hiss… if the part about killing Crocodile is true…"
"Then… could it be that his strength surpasses the Four Emperors… is also true?"
"No way… surpassing the Four Emperors? That's impossible… no one on the seas can do that…"
"Regardless of whether he's stronger than the Four Emperors or not, the fact that he killed Crocodile proves one thing—his strength is absolutely terrifying!"
Just as the entire sea was still in shock—
Another piece of news spread, once again igniting a storm across the world!
The great swordsman Lucas had issued a challenge—
Ten days later—
He would duel the world's strongest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk!
For many across the seas—
The na Lucas was still unfamiliar.
And yet—
This unknown figure had the confidence to openly challenge the strongest swordsman in the world on Split-Tooth Island!
And under the watchful anticipation of countless people—
Mihawk accepted the challenge.
For a mont—
Two massive events collided—
Shaking the entire sea!
So people even began linking the two together…
After all—
The timing was far too coincidental!
Two unknown figures—
One kills a Warlord.
The other challenges the strongest swordsman.
If soone said they weren't connected—
No one would believe it!
…
anwhile—
In the Kingdom of Alabasta.
A golden beam of light streaked across the sky, tearing through the air with overwhelming force.
The mont it appeared—
It caught Kazama Haruto's attention.
He raised his head slightly, his crimson eyes flickering as he gazed at the arrogant golden light cutting through the sky.
"An Admiral of Marine Headquarters…"
"Borsalino, huh?"
"He ca… rather quickly."
A faint smile of disdain curved his lips.
"But even a Marine Admiral…"
"Doesn't have the right to strut above a king."
"Clink… clink…"
As if responding to his will—
Golden light surged.
The silver chain shimring with golden brilliance—
Enkidu Chain of Heaven—
Appeared once more, coiling around him.
"Go."
"Drag that arrogant mongrel down before ."
With a single thought—
The chains shot forward!
Like divine judgnt—
They tore through the sky toward the streak of light!
…
"Buzz—!"
High above—
Kizaru suddenly sensed danger.
Through his Observation Haki—
A threat rapidly approached!
Lowering his gaze—
He saw it.
A chain—
Moving even faster than light—
Racing toward him!
"Yasakani no Magatama!"
Golden photons gathered at his fingertips—
Then burst forth!
Multiple beams of light shot downward—
"BOOM!!!"
Explosions erupted as the lasers struck the chain—
The sky twisted—
Space itself seed to distort!
But—
Within that distortion—
The chain only slowed for a mont.
Then—
It surged forward again.
Faster.
Closer.
"…Hmm?"
Kizaru's pupils shrank slightly.
No hesitation.
"Ama no Murakumo!"
Light condensed in his hand—
Forming a radiant blade.
Without retreating—
He charged forward instead!
"CLANG!!!"
Sword and chain collided—
A shockwave rippled across the sky!
The force made even Kizaru's arm tremble slightly.
And then—
The storm began.
From every direction—
The chains attacked relentlessly!
Like a divine net closing in!
Kizaru turned into light—
His speed reaching its limit—
His blade cutting countless afterimages as he blocked each strike.
Explosions rang across Alabasta's capital.
The air trembled violently under the impact.
After a long exchange—
The clash finally ceased.
The Chain of Heaven—
Though not fully unleashed—
Had completely suppressed Kizaru.
And most importantly—
It had forced him down.
Onto the ground.
…
"Buzz—"
A soft hum echoed.
Above him—
Kazama Haruto appeared.
Standing in the sky—
Golden armor gleaming—
Crimson eyes cold and absolute.
Looking down—
As if judging a mortal.
His voice descended like divine decree—
"Mongrel…"
"Who gave you the right…"
"To stand above the King?"
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