59 59. Ochoku vs. Whitebeard. Sky splitting clash.

│3rd Person POV│

[Grand Line, New World, Beehive Island…]

"Whitebeard!"

Although feeling aggrieved, Ochoku had to abandon his advantage on top of the mountain. After a deep gaze at Whitebeard's location, Ochoku jumped and flew directly toward him.

"It's starting."

"Captain versus Captain!"

"The ultimate showdown between Whitebeard and Ochoku!"

Witnessing this scene, everyone on Beehive Island was invigorated.

If the earlier fight between the Division Commanders and senior cadres was considered a minor appetizer, the current battle between Whitebeard and Ochoku undoubtedly captured everyone's attention.

Even Hobi, Marco, and others, who were previously insanely invested in their fight, now paid more attention to the confrontation between Whitebeard and Ochoku than to their respective opponents.

"It finally begins. The pinnacle battle of the old era!"

In the sky, Morgans was even more excited than before. At this moment, he set aside thoughts of Ron and quickly shifted the Cameko to focus on Ochoku and Whitebeard.

Under the gaze of everyone, Ochoku's figure swiftly approached.

A cluster of dark ominous clouds enveloped his body, and his facial features morphed into a lizard-like appearance at a speed discernible to the naked eye.

Upon reaching the vicinity of Whitebeard, Ochoku drew the long sword from his waist, coated it in Conqueror's Haki, and unhesitatingly slashed toward Whitebeard.

"Whitebeard!"

In response, Whitebeard matched Ochoku's aggression.

After coating his Murakumogiri with his own Conqueror's Haki, he executed a slashing attack, meeting Ochoku's attack head-on.

The next moment, both swords met each other in mid-air.

However, instead of directly colliding, they were separated by a fist's distance. Subsequently, the tremendous power of Conqueror's Haki collided and erupted.

Rumble——

Rumble—

The ground quivered.

The bow of the Moby Dick exploded at that moment. Both Whitebeard and Ochoku were in mid-air, and the power from both sides spread rapidly.

Thump—

Thump—

In an instant, numerous figures fell to the ground.

Whether they were members of Whitebeard Pirates or Ochoku Pirates, they were helpless in the face of the Conqueror's Haki of the two Captains.

Among those whose strength was lower than Commodore, only a few could stay conscious. The rest succumbed without any resistance.

Ron, possessing Conqueror's Haki too, was able to resist going to dreamland for the moment.

Even those beneath the Vice Admiral level were drenched in sweat. The terrifying aftermath of the Conqueror's Haki confrontation left them hesitant to act or engage in combat for a while.

Whoosh——

Rumble—

Suddenly, the sky erupted. Looking up, one could witness the dark clouds splitting at that moment.

The clouds rolled about, and the mere clash of Conqueror's Haki caused the island to shake heavily.

"Incredible! Is this the strength of Whitebeard and Captain Ochoku?"

"Terrifying, this is too frightening. Is this the awe-inspiring power of the formidable figures from the olden days?"

For a while, those who were still sober exclaimed one after another after witnessing the scene, and their eyes were filled with horror, particularly the members of the Ochoku Pirates who were trembling even more intensely.

Of course, the Whitebeard Pirates fared relatively better. Having followed Whitebeard for many years, they had witnessed battles between Whitebeard and the other three emperors.

As the power struggle between the two intensified, Ron suddenly felt someone grabbing his arm.

Cold sweat broke out from their forehead, and his heartbeat rose sharply. Although he didn't know the person, the fact that someone quietly caught him at this moment raised concerns about a potential threat.

"Ron, we have to get out of here!"

Before Ron could do anything, Teach's voice rang in his ears.

The next moment, Ron felt his body being pulled back uncontrollably by Teach's formidable strength.

A deafening roar followed.

Boom——

Rumble——

The epicenter, where Whitebeard and Ochoku clashed, began to explode and collapse.

The overwhelming power unleashed physical devastation in the surrounding areas.

Bodies of some pirates near the Moby Dick ship exploded into a mist of blood, whether they were members of the Whitebeard Pirates or the Ochoku Pirates.

Anyone affected by this force was doomed to die.

In a short span, that power spread to the area where Ron was previously. Though not causing direct casualties, it led to unconscious individuals leaking blood from various orifices, indicating severe injuries.

"So close!"

Finally, Teach halted his movement, bringing Ron to a small hill.

He gazed at the distant area with lingering fear, saying, "We were almost affected and nearly caught in the crossfire. The fight between Pops and Ochoku is too powerful."

"Teach!"

Only then did Ron snap back to reality. He cast a complicated look at Teach, never expecting the latter to rescue him in such a critical moment.

While uncertain of Teach's motives, Ron acknowledged that if he hadn't been evacuated, serious injuries would have been inevitable.

Thinking about this, Ron suppressed the emotional fluctuations in his heart and expressed his gratitude, "Teach, thank you very much. If it weren't for you, I'd be seriously injured."

"Don't mention it, Ron."

Teach laughed, his eyes emitting a calculative gleam for a moment.

However, he quickly concealed his emotions, turned around, and faced Ron with an honest expression, saying, "Ron, you are the future of our Whitebeard Pirates. How could I let you put yourself in danger?

"It's a pity that my strength is limited, so I can only bring you out. The others are all injured now, and I'm afraid they won't recover quickly."

Hearing this, Ron sighed inwardly.

He thought Teach was genuinely saving him. However, judging from Teach's recent words, it was evident that there was a purpose behind saving him, perhaps even a specific plan.

In an instant, Ron's initial uneasy emotions disappeared, replaced by a more solemn acknowledgment, "No matter what, I still have to thank you.

"By the way, Teach, what's this move between Dad and Ochoku? They look amazing! Even if they are using Conqueror's Haki, it logically shouldn't affect the surrounding area in such a way, right?"

Having watched and read the One Piece anime and Manga, Ron knew what was happening at the moment.

However, no one from the Whitebeard Pirates had explained to him the specifics of the advanced Haki techniques till now.

Whenever he asked about it, they would advise that it was better if he focused on the basics only for the time being.

So, he wanted to know if Teach would be willing to disclose such information that he shouldn't have in normal situations for the sake of his plan.

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