The Gamma Knife Kills Kuang Shilang And Obtains The Merciful Hand!

Arias immediately recognized Kuangshilang with his distinctive appearance. "If you want to kill me, I'm afraid you won't be enough."

"Oh?" Kuangshilang chuckled. "I have to try to find out whether I am good enough or not."

"Yeah." Arias released his intertwined hands with Hancock, asserting, "I will fight this battle!"

Hancock stood aside without making a move. Kuang Shilang's strength surpassed even that of Ling Kong Liuzi, possibly matching Jack. This confrontation would be a significant test of Arias's current combat power.

The red beads on his wrists and ankles spread out as Wu Dou Guy enveloped his body. Arias threw a punch.

"Empty-handed?" Kuangshilang remained vigilant, slashing down with his sword. The collision between the blade and Arias's fists resulted in a resounding boom, sparks erupting.

"What a strong defense!" Kuangshilang could only be serious when facing someone who could block his blade with their bare hands. His Emission Haki was top-notch in Wanokuni, second only to the deceased Kozuki Oden, making him nearly invincible in the region (except against the Beasts Pirates).

However, the exceptionally handsome man before him had just blocked the Emission Haki's blade with a single punch. "You are a master, but for the sake of the agreement twenty years later, I must kill you!"

Arias, after blocking the blade, swiftly advanced. He twisted his hips and delivered a sidelong kick with his right foot—a move he favored since killing Gil with it. In a life-and-death battle, martial ethics took a back seat.

Kuangshilang dodged, but Arias followed up with a ruthless move. His left hand's two fingers thrust into Kuangshilang's eyes, executing a move known as "Crazy Death Man: Gan!"

Frustrated, Kuangshilang criticized Arias for lacking the dignity of the strong. Yet, adapting quickly, he maintained determination to carry out Orochi's order. The fight remained intense, with Arias's unconventional tactics putting Arias at a disadvantage.

Arias, bending his elbow to block the blade, assessed his current combat power level. Although his Haki and combat experience were inferior to Kyoshiro's, Wu Dou Guy's defense, the magical power of Fairy Boy Life, and the robust physique provided by the Immortal Thief Liuku allowed him to hold his ground.

However, the current Kuangshilang hadn't unleashed his strongest ability yet—the two-sword style inherited from Oden. To deceive others, he refrained from using it in public.

"Room!" Arias raised his hand, creating a massive transparent cover and seemingly cutting Kuangshilang's waist with his knife. Despite wrapping his waist with Haki, Kuangshilang felt a threatening cut. Glancing down, he realized it was just an illusion.

Arias shook his head, acknowledging the difficulty of Op-Op Fruit's basic skills against opponents of higher or similar level in Haki. To effectively use the fruit's ability against formidable foes, Arias knew he had to rely on the Gamma Knife technique.

He picked up a stone and threw it at Kuangshilang, who effortlessly dodged. In the next moment, Arias switched places with Shizi, forming a Short Sword with gathered gamma rays that pierced Kuangshilang's chest.

Shocked, Kuangshilang attempted to gather Haki to defend his chest, but he failed to notice Hancock discreetly firing a kiss gun.

Boom! His waist was petrified!

Even the concentration of Haki in Kuangshilang's chest was shaken away. Arias seized the opportunity and utilized the Gamma Knife to instantly destroy Kuangshilang's heart. The swordsman twitched and fell, prematurely ending the undercover mission of the Red Scabbard Nine Heroes near the serpent.

In a distant corner of the street, a dirty little girl witnessed the scene. Unaware of Kuangshilang or Arias, she felt her heart throb as if losing something important.

Arias landed, initially not planning to kill Kuangshilang directly due to his formidable strength. However, facing an obvious intention to kill him, Arias had no choice but to act. He subtly signaled Hancock to plot against Kuangshilang at a crucial moment, ensuring some reward from the system.

"Kill Crazy Death Lang (Denjiro)! This person is an important figure in the Wanokuni plot. The world line has changed slightly because of this, and the reward is [The Great Merciful Hand]!" Arias recalled that Brother Xiao could use this Shaolin martial arts to become a Gatling of great compassion, with a ubiquitous big handprint capable of defeating all enemies.

Kurozumi's death spread fear among his subordinates, prompting them to flee and report the news to Kurozumi Orochi. Ignoring the fearful gazes around him, Arias, hand in hand with Hancock, walked deep into the Flower Capital. Along the way, he observed everyone, searching for a girl resembling Kozuki Hiyori from his memory.