Chapter 87

At that very moment, while Akainu was sent flying by Ulquiorra's powerful blow, a buzzing sound suddenly erupted beside Ulquiorra.

Dazzling golden light flickered, and Ulquiorra turned his head slightly.

Kizaru had already appeared at his side, raising his right leg, which emitted a brilliant golden glow.

"Have you... been kicked at the speed of light?" Kizaru asked tauntingly before delivering his kick towards Ulquiorra.

"Shua!!"

Although Kizaru's speed was astounding, Ulquiorra's reactions were not slow. Even before Kizaru's light-speed kick was fully executed, Ulquiorra raised his arm and placed it on his side to block the attack.

"Boom!!!"

With a dull thud, Ulquiorra was sent sliding sideways for over ten meters by the force of Kizaru's light-speed kick, but he managed to come to a stop and stabilized his figure.

After regaining his balance, Ulquiorra slowly raised his head to look at Kizaru not far away, the Marine admiral couldn't help but show a hint of fear on his face when he realized that his light-speed kick had been caught by his opponent.

"Hey, hey, what's this? This guy... actually took it??" Kizaru muttered with surprise.

Meanwhile, at the Sabaody Archipelago, under the large screen displaying the live broadcast of the Marineford battle, the war that had been temporarily suspended due to the appearance of the Gale Emperor Pirates had resumed.

Witnessing Carnes, also known as the strongest figure among the Worst Generation, unleash a mysterious technique that instantly incapacitated everyone around him—both Marines and Pirates—left the reporters and photographers in awe.

"F... what just happened?!"

"Unbelievable! Everyone around just passed out suddenly, right in the middle of this tense and dangerous battlefield???"

"No way, right? Carnes must have done something! It's the reason why everyone around him collapsed!"

"Could it be a Devil Fruit ability? Is this some kind of special power?"

Amidst their puzzled discussions and attempts to decipher the situation, a reporter wearing a round hat stepped forward, offering an explanation.

"No, it's not a Devil Fruit ability, nor some fruit's special power; it's Haki!"

"Haki??" The photographers and reporters looked at the speaker with skepticism and curiosity.

The reporter with the round hat gazed at the big screen, his eyes trembling slightly, his face filled with solemnity.

"That's correct, it's Haki!"

"And within Haki, there are three different types, including Armament Haki and Observation Haki! These two Haki abilities are only mastered and used by the strongest individuals!"

"Armament Haki? Observation Haki?" The crowd of photographers and reporters murmured these names.

Some of them had heard of these terms before, feeling a strange sense of familiarity with them.

"Which type of Haki does Carnes use? Armament Haki or Observation Haki?" asked a young trainee photographer with short purple hair, appearing to be around seventeen or eighteen years old.

The reporter, donning a round hat, listened to the question with curiosity.

Upon hearing the intern reporter's inquiry, the round-hatted reporter shook his head and replied in a deep voice, "No, neither!"

"Huh?" The young intern reporter was taken aback.

"As I mentioned earlier, there are three distinct types of Haki. Armament Haki and Observation Haki are just two of them," explained the reporter leisurely, and then continued.

"The third type is the rarest and most powerful among them, only one in a million are born with it!

Those who possess this type of Haki are undoubtedly the strongest among the strong, the Supreme Rulers above all! It's called 'Conqueror's Haki.'"

Listening to the comprehensive explanation from the round-hatted reporter, the photographers and reporters present were visibly astonished, whispering in awe, "Conqueror's... Haki?"

The reporter with the round hat nodded, maintaining his dignified tone.

"Yes, it's Conqueror's Haki! Rumor has it that those who possess Conqueror's Haki can intimidate their opponents to the point of immobility, solely relying on their overwhelming aura.

Furthermore, those who can't withstand this immense aura might even faint on the spot."

"Judging from the real-time broadcast of the Marineford battle on the big screen, Carnes, the captain of the Gale Emperor Pirates and the strongest member of the Worst Generation, undoubtedly possesses Conqueror's Haki—the rarest form of Haki that only one in million people have!"

A collective gasp spread among the reporters and photographers, as they were shocked by the sudden revelation of such secret knowledge.

They now fully understood the extraordinary status of Carnes, the leader of the Gale Emperor Pirates.

Meanwhile, at the back, members of the Gale Emperor Pirates, including Vibbs and Bonney, were also moved by the revelation of the fact that their Captain possesed Conqueror's Haki.

"Among millions...?" Bonney muttered, truly comprehending Carnes' exceptional abilities once again.

This newfound understanding made them realize that Carnes' intention to go to Marineford and take on formidable foes was not mere talk but rather a genuine capability.

On the other side, at Marineford, witnessing Ulquiorra's ability to withstand his light-speed kick, Kizaru acknowledged his extraordinary strength.

He regarded Ulquiorra as a powerful opponent who could match his own abilities, leading to a solemn expression rather than casual contempt.

Kizaru couldn't help but be shocked by the strength displayed by a commander member of the Gale Emperor Pirates.

The power shown was on par with that of an Admiral, exceeding Kizaru's previous expectations of the Gale Emperor Pirates' might.

"Ama no Murakumo!" Kizaru murmured, folding his hands.

In response, a dazzling golden light illuminated the area as a lightsaber made of light particles materialized in Kizaru's hand. However, Ulquiorra effortlessly evaded Kizaru's attack.

"Clang buzz!"

With a dazzling flash of emerald, green light, Ulquiorra launched a Bala from his hand sending it hurtling towards Kizaru.

This sudden and unexpected attack caused Kizaru's eyes to narrow in surprise!

In the next moment, the Bala (bullet) exploded with a resounding boom, creating a spectacular display of destruction!

"Boom!!!"

Although the bullets might not possess the raw power of Cero, their advantage lies in their incredible speed!

"Boom!!!"

The resulting explosion produced a thick cloud of smoke that billowed into the air.

"Clang!!!" Suddenly, the sky above was bathed in a radiant golden light amidst the dense smoke.

Within seconds, countless solid golden flashes pierced through the haze, aimed directly at Ulquiorra!

Ulquiorra calmly lowered his eyelids, and the Murciélago in his hand moved with a graceful yet swift motion.

"Shua! Shua! Shua..."

The torrential rain of golden flashes bombarded Ulquiorra , but he handled them with ease!

After the dust settled, Kizaru's figure was revealed once more.

Gripping his light sword, he appeared instantly behind Ulquiorra and swiftly slashed towards his back!

"Shua!!!"

"Clang!!!"

The scene was ablaze with electrifying sparks!Kizaru's incredible speed allowed him to sneak up behind Ulquiorra and launch an attack without a moment's hesitation.

However, Ulquiorra effortlessly blocked Kizaru's strike with a casual backhand swing, leaving him in awe of the Espada's immense strength.

"This guy?!" Kizaru couldn't help but reveal a hint of horror on his face, genuinely taken aback by Ulquiorra's power.

It seemed like his attack was brushed off like a mere child's plaything!

Meanwhile, Ulquiorra turned his head slowly, his cold emerald eyes fixed on Kizaru as he spoke in a leisurely manner,

"Human, have you ever felt fear?"

Just as Ulquiorra posed this question, Akainu suddenly appeared above them, gritting his teeth as he stared down at Ulquiorra and uttered in a deep voice, "Don't underestimate us, brat!"

In a flash, Akainu activated his Devil Fruit ability, transforming his right arm into scorching magma, and swung it violently, unleashing his fearsome attack, "Inugami Guren!" (literally meaning "Dog Biting Crimson Lotus.")

The roar of a wild animal reverberated through the air as Akainu's magma fist transformed into a fearsome magma dog with a gaping, bloody mouth, hurtling towards Ulquiorra!

Ulquiorra narrowed his eyes slightly and, while still fending off Kizaru's assault, raised his left hand to meet Akainu's attack.

"Boom!!!"

"Boom!!!"

This time, Ulquiorra couldn't easily block the onslaught. The force of the impact sent him flying backward!

With a smooth landing, Akainu wasted no time in reproaching Kizaru beside him,

"As an Admiral, you should display the strength befitting that title! Don't let others look down on you, Kizaru! You'd be better off facing a fledgling rookie kid!"

Simultaneously, Ulquiorra, having steadied himself after being knocked back by Akainu, calmly brushed the dust off his clothes and looked at Akainu, saying,

"Is that all your strength?"

"Sure enough... one hand couldn't stop it."

Akainu blinked in surprise, "Huh?"

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