One Piece: Almost Exposed That I Am Stronger Than Roger - Chapter 264
Chapter 264: You Can Try, Beckman
Although Shanks doesn’t want to admit it, judging from the current situation, the marine in front of him is undoubtedly stronger than himself. The collision just now made his hands tingle even more, and until now, he couldn’t stop trembling.
And this is merely the result of colliding with the sword energy released by Solo. Although this long-range slash gives a strong impression, its power is far inferior to the effect of a direct weapon collision.
However, Shanks could barely block even this kind of long-range slash, and he fears that his situation will only worsen in a close-quarters confrontation.
“Huh…”
Shanks took a deep breath, but suddenly he saw Solo rushing directly towards him, his movements as swift as a cheetah. In the blink of an eye, Solo was in front of him.
“How could he be so fast…”
Shanks gritted his teeth, feeling incredulous. However, Solo didn’t attack Shanks directly; instead, he passed him and ran towards Ace behind him. Yes, today Ace is Solo’s primary target.
Ace felt the approach of death once again, holding his breath as his entire body turned into flames. Stepping back, he unleashed a pillar of fire in an attempt to block Solo’s attack.
Shanks, reacting quickly, turned around and hurriedly chased after Solo, trying to stop his actions. But Solo’s speed surpassed Shanks’ expectations. With a single swing of his hand, Solo threw out the armament Haki-wrapped Kogarashi, relying on his perceptual ability and Haki to judge Ace’s precise location from the pillar of fire.
In an instant, Kogarashi rushed into the pillar of fire and stabbed directly into Ace’s body. Under the force of inertia, Ace was separated from the pillar of fire. The pillar dissipated, and Ace was sent flying, his body like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the ground.
Furthermore, Kogarashi’s sharp point pierced through Ace’s back and was firmly embedded into the ground, effectively immobilizing him. Ace clenched his teeth, his facial features twisted in pain, blood flowing from his abdomen. It was clear that he was being overwhelmed by Solo.
Shanks was taken aback by the scene before him. He rushed over, wielding his sword with one hand to confront Solo’s Haki, and released a powerful black slash through the air, aimed directly at Solo.
“Go to hell, marine!”
At that moment, Shanks couldn’t help but feel a genuine killing intent. He was willing to kill Solo if it meant saving Ace.
However, Solo’s knowledge and Haki were fully unleashed, allowing him to perceive all the conditions in Marin Fando. He abruptly stopped, clenched his left hand into a fist, and swung it vigorously.
Click!
Click!
The air struck by Solo began to crack, creating large and small fissures that rapidly spread. Then, the air shattered, unleashing a white shockwave that rolled toward Shanks like a rough ocean wave. It collided with the space-distance slash he had released.
The clash between the two forces, one white and one black, represented their divergent positions.
The thunderous sound resonated throughout Marin Fando, leaving all the naval officers and pirates who witnessed it breathlessly. They marveled at the immense strength displayed by Solo and Shanks.
“This is too powerful.”
“They’re both monsters.”
“The power of Whitebeard’s Devil Fruit is fully utilized by that marine…”
“What’s up with that marine? After so many consecutive battles, how does he still have so much physical strength?”
“It’s terrifying.”
The marines and pirates were engrossed in a discussion. At this moment, none of them dared to approach the area, fearing the repercussions of the clash between Solo and Shanks. However, it was evident to everyone that Solo currently had the upper hand.
Shanks was forced to hold his ground against Solo’s power, while Solo shifted his gaze toward Ace, exuding a strong sense of oppression as he advanced toward him.
“Ace is likely to die this time, right?”
“Even the Red-Haired Shanks can’t stop that marine. Who else can save Ace?”
“Vice Admiral Garp…”
“Vice Admiral Garp is being restrained by Admiral Sengoku.
”
“Looking at it this way, Ace’s chances of survival seem slim.”
Witnessing this scene, the marine felt a sense of relief. If Solo kills Ace, it would be their victory in this top-tier battle. Even Admiral Sengoku held his breath, keeping an eye on Solo while suppressing Vice Admiral Garp.
“Ace…”
Garp clenched his teeth, tears streaming down his face. Remembering the past he shared with Ace, he couldn’t accept such a fate. However, even the formidable Shanks were unable to approach Ace due to Solo’s overwhelming power. On this battlefield, it seemed that no one could stop Solo.
At that moment, countless pirates, driven by their final resistance, rushed to attack Solo, hoping to save Ace.
But these pirates were merely ordinary members of the Whitebeard Pirates, not even team leaders. Realizing their approach, Solo didn’t even spare them a second glance. He unleashed his overwhelming Haki, crushing their willpower.
Thump!
Thump!
Countless pirates fell to the ground, their consciousness completely subdued. Solo walked slowly towards Ace, who was gravely injured, continuously coughing up blood. Even without any further action, it was clear that Ace wouldn’t survive much longer.
“Do you have any last words?” Solo asked Ace in a low voice.
But just as Solo finished speaking, another voice interrupted from the side.
Click.
The sound of a bullet being loaded.
It was none other than Beckman, the second-in-command of the Red Hair Pirates, the man who made Admiral Kizaru hesitate to act rashly.
“Don’t move, marine,” Beckman pointed a black cigarette at Solo’s head, a cigarette hanging from his mouth as if it could take Solo’s life at any moment.
With the events unfolding, Beckman couldn’t simply stand by and watch Solo kill Ace.
“Otherwise, I can’t guarantee what will happen,” Beckman threatened.
“You can try, Beckman.”
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