Chapter 4: Overwhelming Strength

With Ash's declaration, the center of the God Valley instantly fell into an extremely strange atmosphere of silence.

*SILENCE*

Except for the sound of the battle between Rocks and Marine's three [Admirals], Newgate and Shiki, no one else made even the slightest sound.

Whether it is Sengoku, Garp, Roger, or the surrounding Marines and Rocks Pirates crew, in unison, they couldn't help but stare at Ash with wide eyes.

"This monster! Obviously he's the one who is being surrounded by many strong people and is almost nowhere escaping, but why is he still so arrogant and confident?" A Marine Colonel asked his companion besides him quietly, fearing that Ash would hear it.

"W-who knows? But I'm certain we suffered countless defeats to him in the past, even though he was always alone. But this time is different though; he was being surrounded by many strong people today, unlike in the past." The companion besides the Marine Colonel also replied in a quiet tone.

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After hearing Ash's declaration, the most angry ones are Roger, Rayleigh, and Gaban. When the Roger Pirates were hunted down by Ash three months ago, it also started with this sentence.

Roger, who was holding his Supreme Grade Sword, looked at Ash and sneered, "Ash, you are as arrogant as ever!"

"It's just that this time, it's for you to experience for yourself what despair now is!"

Meanwhile, Garp's fists collided with a dull metallic sound. His eyes were always focused on Ash, who was near him. "Okay, Roger, let's start! Get rid of Ash first, and then go and kill Rocks together!"

Just like Roger Pirates has a shadow of Ash in their mind, Garp had the same experience. If it wasn't for Kong's help at the last minute, Garp would have long since died in Ash's hands. It's because of this that Garp also participates in killing Ash.

Sengoku nodded and added in a deep voice, "Garp is right! Let's do it once and for all!"

"We all know what kind of power that monster Ash has. If we continue..." Before Sengoku finished speaking, a scene that made everyone stun suddenly happened.

"Talking too much, huh, then..." Ash's figure disappeared instantly.

*SWISH*

The next second, Ash suddenly appeared in front of Garp with a clenched fist, wrapped in Armament Haki, aiming at Garp's head.

"Damn!" The moment he saw Ash disappear, Garp had already covered his whole body with Armament Haki, but Ash's speed was still too fast. By the time Garp realizes that Ash's target is him, it's too late!

*Boom*

Garp, who was hit in the head by Ash's punch, flew upside down uncontrollably.

*BOOM*

While Garp was still tumbling in the air, Ash's offensive didn't end. Activating Sonído (An Arrancar technique that can move extremely fast), Ash chased after Garp directly.

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

The punch bombardment kept falling on Garp's body like a violent storm. After Ash finds a weak spot, he bends his right hand and raises it high, pointing his elbow at Garp in front of him and then smashing it down.

*BOOM*

With a loud bang, under the blessing of Ash's Advanced Level of Conquers Haki and Armament Haki, Garp's whole body is deeply embedded in the ground.

A deep pit suddenly appeared, and the surrounding land was cracking inch by inch. The dust in the sky made it impossible for the surrounding people to see what was going on inside except for a veteran who mastered Observation Haki.

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

The battle has only just begun, and Marine's [Rising Star] Garp, in front of Ash, a complete monster, falls directly into an absolute disadvantage.

"Garp!"

"Garp-san!"

Seeing the situation ahead, Sengoku, Zephyr, and Roger, who were still stunned, dared not hesitate any more. They rushed towards Ash and Garp position at full speed.

*SWISH*

*SWISH*

*SWISH*

After everyone arrives in the position of Ash and Garp, which is covered by dust, a terrifying scene comes into their view.

As an elite Marine Vice Admiral, Garp [The Fist], whose strength is almost on par with any current [Admirals], is struggling to defend Ash's crazy offensive at this time.

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

After constant bombardment, Ash's target is very clear, and that is Garp's head. Every time he punched, Garp's mouth would let out blood.

*COUGH*

*COUGH*

"Damn it! Ash, this monster, why has it become so much stronger?" Garp resisted Ash's terrifying attack with difficulty while gritting his teeth, and his heart was full of fear.

"Compared to the last time I fought against him, this guy's strength has been greatly improved once again!"

"If this speed of improvement continues to develop, I will not even see his attack next time."

Although Garp is not a Devil Fruit user, just by relying on his powerful physical skills, he has become the fearsome person in the minds of some pirates in the [New World]. The combat experience accumulated over the years is, naturally, extremely rich.

But even so, in front of Ash, Garp's proud iron fist and combat experience were completely suppressed. No matter what method Garp uses, there is no chance of counter-attacking.

At this time, out of the corner of Garp's eye, he saw Sengoku, Zephyr, and others rushing towards him; this made him secretly relieved.

But at the moment when Garp was distracted, Ash seized this opportunity precisely. Grabbing Garp's fist, Ash pulled it hard in front of him, raised his right fist, containing Conquerors Haki and Armament Haki, and aimed at Garp's head.

"Damn! I was careless!" Garp's Observation Haki was ringing with alarm bells, but it was too late to dodge Ash's incoming fist.

In the end, Garp could only rely on the fighting instinct he had developed over the years, turning his Armament Haki to the fullest at the last moment.

*BOOM*

Garp felt as if his head had been smashed instantly, and the heart-piercing pain came, causing Garp to scream painfully.

"Aaahhh!"

Seeing Garp's figure falling in the sky and the painful scream sound in their ears. Sengoku, Zephyr, and Roger rush forward almost at the same time.

*SWISH*

*SWISH*

*SWISH*

It directly blocked Ash, who wanted to attack Garp. The three of them didn't hesitate, and they attacked Ash directly.

[DIVINE DEPARTURE]

[BUDDHA'S PALM]

[Z PUNCH]

Faced with the siege of the three, Ash also gave up the idea of attacking Garp and activated his Heirro ability (An Arrancar technique that makes the skin strong enough to block attacks) while raising his fist to clash with the three of them.

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

*BOOM*

Because Senguko, Roger, and Zephyr attack Ash. It gave Rayleigh, Gaban, Linlin, Captain John, Ochoku, Silver Axe, and three Cp0 members the opportunity to successfully surround Ash again.

This time, without even needing to communicate beforehand, everyone raised their weapons and launched an offensive attack against Ash.

"Heh~ come let me warm up with you guys!" Not only did Ash not have the slightest intention of retreating, but instead, he raised his hand. The Reiatsu within the body gradually gathered under Ash's control, and a dark green aura appeared in his palm.

[BALA]

The next moment, the dark green aura shot towards the surrounding people at extremely high speed.

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