One Piece: Almost Exposed That I Am Stronger Than Roger - Chapter 209
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Chapter 209: Severing the Whitebeard Pirates’ Retreat
“This man is not a devil fruit user.”
Jimbei watched Solo fall into the sea and murmured inwardly. He was still unsure if Solo possessed a devil fruit. The moment Solo submerged himself in the seawater, the truth would be revealed. Jimbei hadn’t anticipated that Solo’s formidable swordsmanship wasn’t attributed to devil fruits but rather his exceptional sword skills.
“To be honest, I’m not sure if I can defeat this man at all.”
Jimbei’s throat tightened. He was well aware that Solo’s strength surpassed his own. Solo was on a completely different level. Despite his doubts, Jimbei couldn’t allow Solo to pose a threat to Luffy.
“But even if I’m not as strong as him, I can’t let him cause trouble for Luffy.”
Jimbei clenched his fists, making a solemn vow. He had to hold Solo back no matter what. Luckily, being a Fish-man meant Jimbei could breathe freely in the seawater. In contrast, Solo, despite his incredible swordsmanship, was still human and couldn’t hold his breath for long.
“Wait…”
Jimbei’s eyes widened, his brows furrowing. He initially thought that Solo would immediately try to escape after falling into the sea. However, what Jimbei never anticipated was that Solo immersed himself in the seawater, exhibiting an eerily calm demeanor. Solo’s composure was astonishing as if he was a fish returning to its natural habitat.
“Just how strong is his will to remain so steady? He appears like a fish skilled in swimming, at home in the sea.”
Just as Jimbei was overwhelmed by his thoughts, Solo suddenly sprang into action. When Solo plunged into the sea, he recalled a crucial detail—Whitebeard hadn’t recklessly charged into Marineford. Being the strongest man in the world, Whitebeard possessed a strategic mind that matched Sengoku’s wisdom.
“Bingo.”
With his extensive Kenbunshoku Haki, Solo managed to pinpoint the location of the ship hidden below the lake square—the vessel that the Whitebeard Pirates planned to use to escape after rescuing Ace.
“I’ve found it.”
Solo, through his keen perception and overwhelming power, accurately identified the ship’s whereabouts. Some of the pirates had remained aboard as per Whitebeard’s orders. Solo detected their change in emotions and used it as a guide to locate the ship precisely.
“Slash!”
Once he locked onto the target, Solo swung his sword with unwavering determination, unleashing an immensely powerful sword energy.
The sudden turn of events left Jimbei dumbfounded.
“That man made his move.”
Jimbei swallowed nervously, feeling the overwhelming self-assurance and terrifying strength emanating from Solo’s sword energy. However, the scene before him exceeded Jimbei’s expectations. Solo’s blade wasn’t directed at him; instead, it was aimed at the bottom of the sea.
It seemed that Solo had discovered something.
“Could it be…”
A sense of foreboding washed over Jimbei. But it was too late. Although Solo had identified something, his speed far surpassed Jinbe’s reaction time.
Witnessing Solo’s powerful sword energy, the seawater parted, forming a vacuum zone. To Jimbei’s shock, the sword energy pierced through the air and continued its path, showing no signs of weakening.
“Just how formidable is this man’s swordsmanship?” Jimbei was dumbfounded. Witnessing Solo’s slash firsthand, he was struck with immense awe.
Yet…
As the seawater was separated, visibility improved, and Jimbei’s questions were answered. He realized why Solo hadn’t attacked him directly but had targeted the bottom of the sea instead
It was because directly below them lay a pirate ship as large as Moby Dick!
Clearly, this ship was left behind by Whitebeard after successfully rescuing Ace. It was meant to be the means of escape for everyone from Marineford.
“Oh no!”
Jimbei widened his eyes, a growing sense of unease gripping his heart. If Solo destroyed this pirate ship, the situation would become incredibly unfavorable for Whitebeard.
After all, Jimbei had a close relationship with Ace and held great admiration for Whitebeard. During the delicate situation at Fishman Island, where pirates frequently attacked the island while the Marine turned a blind eye, it was Whitebeard who proclaimed to the world that Fishman Island was under his protection. He restored peace there.
Jimbei had never forgotten this incident and had even fought alongside Ace to protect Whitebeard. Now, witnessing Solo directly attack the pirate ship, fury ignited within Jinbe.
“Don’t you dare, Marine!”
Jimbei shouted with all his might, his hands bursting with unprecedented strength.
“Fish-man Jujitsu: Water Control—Sea Flow Over Shoulder!”
In an instant, Jimbei seized the seawater beside him with both hands and, using his judo-like technique, flung a massive torrent of water towards Solo’s slash through the air, aiming to intercept him and prevent the destruction of the pirate ship.
However, even Jimbei’s current strength couldn’t halt Solo’s advance. Seeing Jimbei’s attack, Solo backhandedly flicked his sword. Another sword energy erupted, colliding forcefully with Jinbe’s water current.
There was no distinguishing between the two forces. But the pirate ship hidden beneath the sea was not as fortunate. Even the pirates onboard quickly realized Solo’s assault and desperately tried to flee the area.
Yet, their speed paled in comparison to Solo’s. In an instant, the sword energy, possessing overwhelming force, cleaved through the pirate ship, shattering its structure and splitting it into two halves.
Countless pirates were swept away by the blade’s energy, meeting their demise on the spot. The remaining pirates faced unprecedented despair. They were the Whitebeard Pirates’ last hope for retreat.
But now, Solo had single-handedly severed their escape route. Jimbei’s face turned pale. He couldn’t help but regret involving Solo in the underwater battle.
“This man can effortlessly locate the submerged ships. This is…Kenbunshoku Haki. This man possesses exceptional Kenbunshoku Haki!”
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