78 Chapter 78: Apex of Shadows: Ulquiorra's Dominance Unleashed
Everyone is shocked by Ulquiorra's amazing strength!
He easily breaks the current world record for power.
Ulquiorra seems annoyed by the attention.
He thinks people are just coming to gawk at him.
No one expected Ulquiorra to show up here. It seems like he wasn't sent on purpose.
Kaido and the others are confused and angry.
They can't believe someone is so much stronger than them.
Ulquiorra attacks Kaido with a powerful move.
Kaido is barely able to block it.
Ulquiorra throws his sword at Kaido. It explodes on impact, sending Kaido flying.
Everyone is amazed by Ulquiorra's power. He is clearly the strongest person in the world!
"Kaido!!"
Big Mom got mad. She went after Ulquiorra with everything she had!
"Just wait, it'll be your turn soon!"
Ulquiorra shoots a light sword at Big Mom.
Big Mom blocks with a knife and explodes, but gets pushed back.
Kaido gets mad and attacks Ulquiorra with a giant club.
Ulquiorra shoots a lightning blast, but Kaido smashes it.
Ulquiorra shoots another, even stronger blast, this time aiming for Kaido.
The blast is huge and destroys everything around, but Ulquiorra controls it.
Big Mom feels the terrible power and knows it could destroy an island.
Big Mom uses all her power and shoots a laser beam at Ulquiorra.
Ulquiorra shoots back a lightning blast, and the two attacks explode, sending Big Mom flying.
"How can you be real? This doesn't seem possible."
Boom! Kaido emerges from the explosion, all hurt and bloody.
It's a shocking sight, even for the strongest people in the world!
Everyone is speechless.
[Sengoku: Wow, he's going solo against two Emperors! Kaido is getting pummeled, even Big Mom can't do anything! It's taking only a few rounds to crack the toughest guy around, Kaido! This Dragon Kingdom king's guard is insanely powerful, unbelievable]
[Aokiji: "No way! I wouldn't have believed it unless I saw it myself!!]
[Kizaru: Yup, for real!!]
It's clear now, even Kizaru has to accept it.
The first team captain of Longguo is simply much stronger than the second team's.
[Garp: Where'd he get that power?! He's different from us, like his whole race is born strong!]
[Red Hair: Holy crap, he's a monster!]
[Kid: Kaido's supposed to be the strongest! How come this guy makes him look weak?!]
Nobody's got an answer, Pirates and Marines alike are stumped!
[Bonney: Dragon Kingdom on top! Nobody messes with us now!]
[Luffy: Wowzers, that's crazy strong!]
[Rocks: Dammit! This guy beat me!]
Rocks senses a vast gap in strength between himself and Ulquiorra, a level beyond even the legendary figures like Garp, Sengoku, and Roger.
Even with multiple powerhouses attacking, survival seems impossible against Ulquiorra's might.
His initial optimism about conquering the Dragon Kingdom has shattered.
What was once an easy conquest for combined forces is now a grueling, almost nightmarish struggle.
The emergence of Ulquiorra and four other top tier Dragon Kingdom fighters has drastically shifted the difficulty.
While there's currently just one "super-class" fighter, more could tip the scales into a world-ending scenario.
This lone powerhouse forces all opposing forces to focus on containment, hoping to overcome the Dragon Kingdom even without defeating this unparalleled monster.
"This power is unbelievable. If D has a successor, maybe it's him. But he doesn't quite feel right." Im looked serious.
She couldn't help but blast a message on the big screen for everyone to see!
The Dragon Kingdom has four super strong captain, plus this even stronger fighter!
The World Government needs to handle this.
Luckily, there are many powerful forces at sea they can use!
They won't give up without a fight!
The stronger the Dragon Kingdom, the more excited some people get!
They think if they defeat Gao Yang they can control super strong fighters like Ulquiorra!
Just thinking about it makes their heart race!
"What do we do now, Master Im?"
Five Elders bowed before the throne, asking for orders.
The Dragon Kingdom's strength is incredible!
Seeing this power, the five Elders hesitated, unsure of what to do.
Only Master Im can decide if they should use more power!
They can't do anything without her permission.
After thinking for a while, Master Im spoke.
"Use the chaos to our advantage!"
"Understood!"
[Loan usury king: If this keeps up, I doubt Kaido will lose!!]
[Morgas: If Big Mom helps and they team up, maybe things could change. But if it's just Kaido, he's clearly outmatched!]
"Captain of the Ichigo Guard of the Dragon Kingdom."
Ulquiorra replied flatly.
He clearly takes pride in being called "Captain"!
But he doesn't let that slow him down.
Big Mom throws attack after attack, but Ulquiorra dodges or blocks them all.
His real target? Kaido!
Ulquiorra's powerful attacks overwhelm Kaido instantly.
It's a complete beatdown! With another blow, Kaido explodes in a burst of blood and bone!
Hear that title again? People gasp in fear.
Hearing "Captain" sends shivers down their spines, a reminder of past beatings.
Remember the terror of Grimmjow and the others as captains?
This guy? Same deal!
[Buggy: Another captain?! Are all these Dragon Kingdom guys super strong monsters?!]
[Bonney: Just how many of these captains are there?!]
Nobody else has answered this question.
Only someone from the Dragon Kingdom would know about it!
"No way! This can't be real! I'm Kaido, the Beast King, the strongest in the world! There's no one stronger than me!"
Kaido unleashes a furious assault!
His every blow carries immense power, leaving his opponents with only two options: defend and try to withstand the onslaught, or fight back and risk getting hurt even worse.
But against Ulquiorra, the gap in strength is just too vast.
Every attack gets nullified, leaving Kaido frustrated and his violent philosophy crumbling.
Kaido envisioned himself as the ruler of a violent world, where his immense strength would grant him ultimate power and dominion.
Yet, now he finds himself on the receiving end of that very violence, feeling more like a victim than a victor.
This realization is unbearable for him, worse even than death itself.
In response, Ulquiorra calmly observes Kaido's tantrum.
Despite taking a beating, Kaido's immense durability keeps him in the fight.
But Ulquiorra knows this won't be enough.
To truly establish the Dragon Kingdom's supremacy and deter future challengers, a more overwhelming display of power is needed.
Kaido undergoes a monstrous transformation, morphing into a colossal green dragon!
Encased in fearsome flames and radiating Conqueror's Haki, he becomes a living inferno, melting everything in his immediate vicinity.
It's a terrifying spectacle, a force of nature capable of obliterating entire islands and nations.
Unleashing an enhanced version of his "Heat Breath," Kaido concentrates the destructive flames into a devastating beam.
The sheer power of the attack is horrifying, but Ulquiorra remains unfazed.
With a casual gesture, he disperses the flames, showcasing his own immense power.
Ulquiorra unleashes his own ultimate technique, the "Second Stage Return to the Blade."
A surge of even more potent Reiatsu erupts from him, shaking the very heavens.
Clad in Conqueror's Haki, he clashes with Kaido in mid-air, their battle creating cracks and fissures across the sky.
The outcome of this epic clash remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the world has witnessed the immense power of the Dragon Kingdom and the terrifying might of Ulquiorra.
"Whoa, his power keeps growing!"
Everyone was scared out of their wits!
But amidst the chaos, some saw an opportunity... like the creepy mortician and his crew!
With Big Mom and Kaido busy brawling with the Dragon King's personal guard, they figured this was their shot to take down Gao Yang!
Now, all they had to face was one blonde swordswoman!
"Stop her! Just for a second, that's all we need!" He shouted to the powerful guy working with him.
The pirates, eager for a thrill, are ready to kidnap the King.
They think it'll be easy, picturing him as a pampered ruler with no fighting skills.
Suddenly, a surprise! Arturia, the King's loyal guard, charges in, attacking both attackers head-on.
The pirates are stunned.
Why would the guard attack them first?
They realize their plan has a glaring flaw: what if another pirate stumbles upon the unguarded King?
[Bonney: Be careful!!]
Everyone watching the skyscreen held their breath as they saw the golden opportunity:
Gao Yang stood alone, unguarded.
It was a perfect chance to take him down, and many viewers wished they were there.
They imagined some hidden attacker, even an average one, could easily overpower him.
But would anyone actually make a move?
With so many invaders in the Dragon Kingdom, there were bound to be a few lurking in the shadows, waiting for their moment.
Gao Yang, sensing the tension, put down his teacup and slowly stood up.
He too, it seemed, was ready to get into the action.
[Buggy: Why's the Dragon King taking it easy? He should fight back, even if he's weak! Hey, Silver Axe is on his way!]
[Redhair: Silver Axe might come out the biggest winner!]
[Bonney: The Dragon King is brave, even if he's not strong!]
[Sengoku: Strength is king, but how can someone rule and fight like that?]
.....
High above the battlefield, perched on a cloud, the Revolutionary Army Dragon watches with intense anticipation!
His eyes glint with excitement as he realizes...
This is it! The perfect opportunity he's been waiting for has finally arrived!
At this distance, he can reach Gao Yang even faster than Silver Axe. In his mind, it's already settled:
Gao Yang will belong to the Revolutionary Army!
"Hey, you seem fired up. Got something to do with Gao Yang-sama?"
Just as he's about to attack, a shockwave ripples through the air!
Before him stands a girl with dazzling blonde hair, dragon horns, and a surprising maid outfit.
His blood runs cold.
His hair literally stands on end!
How did she get there?
How could he have missed her completely?
His mind races with confusion and fear.
"You seem alright, not like a villain or anything. Except for that face ink, yikes! But why rob people?"
Every step Tohru took echoed like thunder, making Dragon's throat tighten.
Panic flooded his veins, leaving him speechless and afraid to move.
....
"Hold on, Ulquiorra! Don't hog all the fun, leave some for me!" Grimmjow shouts.
Gao Yang sipped his tea, watching the fight unfold.
Silver Axe, who was strutting around like a king, suddenly looked like a scaredy-cat.
Ulquiorra, now glowing like a dark star, pointed his finger.
BOOM! A giant black beam, way scarier than any fireworks, shot out and hit Kaido like a freight train.
Smoke filled the air, then cleared...
Kaido was lying flat, out cold.
Ulquiorra, barely breaking a sweat, had just won the fight.
