132 Chapter 132: Ghost vs. Buddha

Despite having learned about White Ghost's abilities from Sakazuki and Comil, Sengoku had yet to personally fight him.

As a Marines Admiral, a peerless powerhouse at the pinnacle of the seas, Sengoku understood that only a few aspects could be used to gauge a person's strength in this vast ocean: Physical fitness, Devil Fruit, Haki, and Swordsmanship.

In Sengoku's assessment, White Ghost's physical fitness was not particularly impressive. His age suggested that his Haki attainment would also be relatively weak. His swordsmanship, merely at the level of a Formal swordsman, was insignificant in the eyes of a true top-tier powerhouse.

{It really said Formal Swordsman, like the level 20}

The only aspect worth noting was the Ghost Fruit, which had been developed to an astounding level!

Sengoku was confident that if he could seize an opportunity to close in, he could end the battle immediately. However, at this moment, the battle seemed to be veering towards a protracted one

"I have to use some strength…" Sengoku mused.

Taking a deep breath, Sengoku released his Zoan fruit ability. As every cell in his body transformed into a pure golden color, a faint golden light enveloped the entire area.

In the next instant, Sengoku's already tall body swelled up, morphing into a golden giant several meters tall. His head was adorned with dense curls, and his skin turned as shiny as metal. He resembled a moving giant Buddha statue!

Zoan-type, Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Beast Model: Great Buddha Form!

This was a top-tier Devil Fruit that bestowed its consumer with strength akin to that of a Buddha!

Using Moonwalk to step into the sky, Sengoku extended his palm and aimed towards Adrian in the distance. He shook his head saying, "White Ghost, if you were given time, you might have the chance to grow up to be like Redfield or Shiki... But that's precisely why I must stop you."

A blinding radiance erupted from Sengoku's palm. This dazzling light carried a terrifying fluctuation. It wasn't merely a simple projectile like a cannonball; it could also be remotely controlled by Sengoku!

Buddha Impact: Wish-Fulfilling Golden Bell

Employing his Future Sight Haki, Adrian successfully dodged dozens of shockwave attacks. However, the white ghosts that formed the Cursed Labyrinth was dispersed by the powerful shockwave.

Now!

A gleam flashed in Sengoku's eyes as he clasped his palms together. His eyes narrowed, and a thunderous shout erupted from his mouth.

"Hah!"

The intense and ferocious Buddha's roar, combined with an overwhelmingly dominating Conqueror's Haki, formed a substantial mental shockwave. Accompanied by black-red lightning that tore open the void, surging towards Adrian.

Faced with the extensive range of the Conqueror's Haki, even with the ability to foresee the future, Adrian struggled to resist. His consciousness momentarily blanked out, losing control of his body.

However, his intelligence, represented by over a thousand points, wasn't just for show. Almost instantaneously, Adrian recovered.

At this moment, Admiral Sengoku had already closed in.

Sengoku's expression was as cold and unyielding as stone. In the golden palms of his hands, a tremendous force gathered. With a swing, the airwaves exploded, fierce winds raged, and the surrounding ground collapsed under the force of the shockwaves.

Barely breaking free from Sengoku's spiritual restraint, Adrian's pupils contracted slightly. With a thought, he instantly used the Ghost Warrior's ability to switch positions.

'That's what I've been waiting for!'

Sengoku's eyes gleamed with a sharp light as he unleashed the power of his palm towards a certain location within the Cursed Labyrinth.

All his previous attacks were merely setting the stage for this moment!

The Wish-Fulfilling Golden Bell was designed to clear the battlefield, reducing the number of places where White Ghost could swap positions!

The Buddha's Roar was intended to disorient the White Ghost, interrupting his Observation Haki!

And this final, incredibly powerful shockwave was the real coup de grâce!

The terrifying shockwave exploded instantly, sending out concentric rings of golden air ripples in all directions. With an awe-inspiring aura, it accurately struck the Cursed Labyrinth where Adrian had last swapped positions.

Boom!

A violent explosion echoed, as a golden shockwave, resembling tens of thousands of sharp blades, ruthlessly struck the thirteenth Island of the Sabaody Archipelago. The ground instantly became a network of ravines and cracks, and the relentless shockwave swept across the terrain, causing the surrounding buildings to collapse with a thunderous crash. The entire Island seemed to have experienced a horrifying disaster.

Dust was kicked up, soaring through the air, creating a rising curtain of sand.

Once the smoke cleared, the original battlefield reappeared, but the White Ghost was nowhere to be found. Along with the Cursed Labyrinth, he had vanished into thin air.

Sengoku landed back on the ground, and the Golden Buddha state quickly shrank, returning to its normal size of three meters.

"It's finally over…"

"Is it?"

A familiar voice echoed from all directions, leaving Sengoku slightly bewildered. He looked around, still unable to pinpoint the specific location of the White Ghost. He couldn't even sense the presence of the opponent with his Observation Haki!

Could the White Ghost truly be an elusive and untraceable ghost now?! Was he ever here? Could he just do as he please, hiding his presence?

Azure glows, faint yet distinct, materialized in the air, expanding into humanoid forms. One after another, figures resembling Adrian emerged on the battlefield. Each bore an identical smile, their gazes fixed intently on Sengoku. In unison, they chanted, "What an amazing combination technique, Sengoku…" The sheer number of voices caused the phrase to echo, creating a resonant effect.

"But even if you eliminate one of me, there are thousands more. What will you do now?" Adrian taunted.

{Even if you push me, stomp me, kill me, my voice, my words, my belief will be carried by hundreds and thousands of people.} - who remember?}

Tens of thousands of Adrian's duplicates simultaneously raised their right hands, forming clusters of azure light particles that radiated a gentle glow.

Sengoku, once again assuming the state of the Great Buddha and covered in Armament Haki, prepared to forcefully withstand the onslaught of these countless attacks.

However...

Clap, clap, clap—

The luminous particles dispersed in the air, popping like balloons. Along with their dissipation, the 'Adrians', who had transformed from phantom-like apparitions, also vanished. In the end, only one figure remained on the battlefield. Its body still emitted a faint white glow, indicating it was just a ghost.

"Just kidding, Sengoku–" it began, but was cut off as Sengoku's palm unleashed a shock wave, dispersing the ghost on the spot.

However, another ghost appeared.

"Hey, Sengoku, what are you–"

"Still–"

"Then just let the Celestial Dragon die!"

Sengoku's golden Buddha palm suddenly stopped mid-air, his expression suddenly stiffened. He finally stopped making the useless action of dispersing the ghost.

"White Ghost, hand over the Celestial Dragon, and I guarantee you will not be imprisoned in the sixth layer of Impel Down."

"Oh, thank you for the offer." Adrian patted his chest with a relieved smile on his face, then looked at Sengoku. His face then suddenly turned a bit cruel. "Or, how about I hand over Lord Rosward, and then you commit suicide on the spot?"

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