"Your fists have grown weak, little brat!" BANG!! Zephyr suddenly exerted force in his fist with a sinister smile, knocking Rhodes's body away. Then, without waiting for Rhodes to adjust his posture, Zephyr reappeared above him, and a pair of pitch-black fists hammered down fiercely. A circle of white air waves spread out when Zephyr swung his fist, accompanied by a strong explosion.
Boom!! Rhodes crossed his hands in front of his chest, gathered all his Haki into his arms, and barely blocked Zephyr's heavy punch, but his body fell under the terrifying force.
"Wow—Puff—" Under the influence of the terrifying force, Rhodes felt his internal organs trembling, his throat felt sweet, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. "Sure enough, we can't underestimate the legends of the previous era!" Rhodes wiped his mouth and looked at Zephyr, not far away. Although he was already over sixty years old, he still possessed such formidable strength. Moreover, such an intense battle had lasted for so long, yet his breath was not disordered at all. Doesn't this old guy have asthma? Sure enough, those who can stand at the top of this world are all physical monsters! Even if it is full of debuffs such as aging, disability, and disease, it still maintains strong combat effectiveness.
"Even if I am a remnant of the past era, I am not someone a brat like you can challenge. Get down!" Zephyr appeared in front of Rhodes again, with Haki flowing from his fist, releasing terrifying power towards Rhodes.
"Six Kings Gun!" Rhodes gathered all his strength and fired another shot from the Six Kings Gun.
"Too naive, boy!" Seeing Rhodes's attack, Zephyr couldn't help but speak loudly. "It's because you keep using this ineffective attack that your fists are getting weaker and weaker!"
Different! Rhodes didn't say anything, but his eyes seemed to be shining brightly. The moment the shock wave formed by the force was launched, Rhodes's Haki also blasted out. The two forces merged in an instant, erupting with a power far beyond before.
Boom!!! The terrifying force collided in mid-air, almost shattering the space. The two people's strong Haki collided, instantly annihilating the debris raised by the impact.
He actually did it! There was a flash of shock in Zephyr's eyes, and the next second, his body flew out like a cannonball.
"Success!" Rhodes glanced at his fist. Finally, he succeeded in combining the Six Styles Secret—the shock waves of the Six Kings Gun—with the Haki external release. The next thing to do was to control the power of this move until he could use it as he wished.
"Little devil!" Accompanied by the whistling wind, Zephyr pounced on Rhodes. The attack just now did not cause much damage to Zephyr.
Boom!! The two men's fists collided again, but this time Rhodes did not continue with his successful move. The Six Kings Gun consumed too much physical strength, but correspondingly, the damage it could bring to Zephyr was not enough. If he continued to use this kind of move, Rhodes would definitely fall into the predicament of physical exhaustion first. But there is no way to defeat this old guy! Feeling Zephyr's still powerful fist, Rhodes was secretly anxious. If they could not defeat Zephyr completely, they would not be able to escape successfully. The other party would use all means to prevent them from leaving.
The Energy Dish and a United Front
Just have to try this again. Rhodes glanced at the two huge weapons not far away. Those were Brogy and Dorroy's weapons. If it were that move, maybe it could deal a heavy blow to Zephyr. The Spear of Elbaf, Hegemony! That is a powerful move that can blast through the island-eating goldfish in an instant, and it is also considered an extremely powerful move among the giants. However, he had not had time to master that move yet. Only when he held the weapons of the two giants could he master the technique of that move through the ability of [Knight Does Not Die with Bare Hands]. Want to try it? Rhodes was having a hard time making a decision. It would be great if we succeeded, as it would allow everyone to leave. But if we fail, the outcome of the battle will probably slide into another abyss.
"Not only have your fists grown weaker, but your heart has also grown hesitant!" Zephyr moved in front of Rhodes and punched him mercilessly with his powerful fist. Rhodes blocked Zephyr's fist, then his body flew backward instantly.
"Hmm?" Zephyr frowned. Just now, it seemed like the other party was borrowing his strength. What is the goal?
Rhodes landed next to Brogy's axe and put his hand on the handle.
"So hot!!" A huge sound suddenly spread throughout the battlefield, and the next moment, Brogy came down with a bang, his whole body turned red, and bursts of white smoke rose from his body.
"It's on fire!!" The next moment, Dorry also appeared beside Rhodes, grabbed his weapon, and raised it high. Like Brogy, Dorroy's entire body turned red. Rhodes could even feel waves of heat emanating from the two giant friends beside him.
"What's going on?" Zephyr also looked at the two giants that suddenly appeared. When he first arrived on the island, he had confirmed that the two giants had been exhausted from the battle and would not be able to fight again for a short time. This was also the reason why he left the main force behind and led the surprise attack with Ain and Binz first. But now, for some unknown reason, these two giants have suddenly regained their fighting power. This is an unexpected situation that is far beyond our expectations! The blue demon Dorry and the red demon Brogy, these two captains of the 'Giant Pirates' that created huge waves in the world, were offered a bounty of $100 million Beli a hundred years ago. Their strength should never be underestimated.
"What a great dish!" Law looked at Minina. After Minina finished cooking and fed it to Dorry and Brogy, the two giants instantly recovered their energy. And judging from their performance, the effect of this so-called "energy cooking" was too good.
"Normally, there isn't such a strong effect." Minina waved her hands hastily. "I was worried that the two giant uncles were too big and the regular portions wouldn't work, so I slightly adjusted the recipe when I was making the dishes." Seeing the two giant uncles about to spit fire, a trace of guilt flashed across Minina's face. "Now it seems that it has gone a bit too far."
"No, maybe it's better this way." Law looked at the battle situation over there. That's where the battle will decide the fate of everyone on the island.
"Brother Rhodes, get ready to leave!" Brogy only felt that there was a fire burning in his body, providing him with continuous strength.
"That's right, let us deal with this Navy!" Dorroy could also feel the power surging in his body. He and Brogy raised their weapons and aimed at Zephyr, who was not far away.
"You are our friend!"
"What are you talking about?" Rhodes patted the insteps of the two men and also assumed a fighting stance. "It doesn't make sense to abandon your friends and go away. Of course, we should defeat the Navy and leave together!"
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Rhodes continues his grueling battle against Zephyr, managing to successfully integrate his Six Kings Gun with Haki, a breakthrough that momentarily stuns Zephyr. Despite this, Rhodes feels the strain and contemplates using the giants' powerful Spear of Elbaf technique. Simultaneously, Minina's "energy dish," supercharged to account for the giants' size, miraculously restores Brogy and Dorroy's strength, causing them to turn red and emit steam. The revitalized giants declare their intention to handle the Navy, but Rhodes firmly rejects the idea of abandoning them, insisting that the crew will fight together to escape.
With the giants super-energized and ready to rejoin the fray, how will their renewed power impact the battle against Zephyr and the rest of the Navy? Will Rhodes be able to learn and utilize the Spear of Elbaf amid the chaos, and how will this united front ultimately influence the outcome of the confrontation on Little Garden?