Chapter 134: Great Battle, Hades Teams Up with Newgate
"Sky Tremor!"
A tall figure appeared behind Black.
Newgate had finally arrived, and his first move was a killing blow.
White rings struck the air, and terrifying tremor waves blasted towards Black's head.
Black sensed the danger and instantly dodged with a flash of his figure.
Hades followed closely, not letting go of any opportunity to attack.
His whip-like leg, resembling a black blade, landed on Black.
Black responded with a kick of his own.
Behind them, a huge commotion erupted.
G42 Fortress, which had just returned to peacefulness, began to tremble again.
Newgate's punch struck the ground, blasting a giant crater.
Debris flew everywhere, and the Power of Tremors continuously spread.
The terrifying destructive power made Black feel its threat up close.
Air currents swept through, and three figures continuously flashed across the center of the Battlefield.
The battle was very swift, the rhythm fast.
Due to Hades' fierce attack, both Black and Newgate were drawn into it.
Even Newgate, after multiple battles with Hades, was not unaccustomed to this battle rhythm.
What is a Strongman?
A Strongman can adjust their state in any situation and make the best response.
Black is a Strongman with terrifying strength.
Even when facing the combined assault by Hades and Newgate, Black remained at ease.
He adapted to this battle rhythm in a short time.
Knowing that he couldn't do anything about Hades in a short time, he shifted his main attack target to Newgate.
Without Hades, Newgate would definitely be suppressed and wouldn't last long at all.
And it was the same now.
Even Hades had to fully resist when facing Black's counterattack.
It was just that Newgate had to bear greater pressure.
The gap in strength is not something a single Devil Fruit can easily make up for.
It must be admitted that Newgate currently lacks Hades' combat ability, and in terms of experience, he is even more suppressed by Black.
He still needs time to grow and accumulate experience, and to battle with more Strongmen.
And this is what Newgate yearns for.
People all have ambition.
If he wants family and to build his own large family, he must possess that kind of strength.
Without the World's top combat power, how can he protect his family?
This is Newgate's goal.
Black is the teacher of the current Marine Admiral "Steel Bone" Kong.
Although Kong has surpassed his teacher, Black's body technique mastery is still not to be underestimated.
"I'm not old yet! You two youngsters!"
Black roared loudly, and a terrifying aura erupted from his entire body.
His profound Haki burned like fire, bringing immense pressure.
His entire upper garment burst open, unable to withstand it.
Beneath his somewhat aged face was a powerful physique like a monster.
Each scar was a mark of his tempering through countless battles.
Looking at the two young monsters challenging him, Black felt the cruelty of time for the first time.
Each of them was so outstanding.
If they were in the Marines, they would definitely become future Marine Admirals.
Unfortunately, they were Pirate.
The more outstanding they were, the less Black wanted them to grow up.
With dense, almost tangible killing intent, Black wanted to eliminate these two future great enemies.
Under Black's almost overwhelming aura, the two truly realized how terrifying he was.
He lost to Rocks not because he was weak, but because Rocks was too strong.
Black erupted, like a long eagle streaking across the sky, instantly appearing beside Hades.
A punch like a meteor, surrounded by Armament Haki burning like fire.
This punch contained Black's killing will and firm determination.
Hades felt the threat to his life.
His body reacted instantly, trying to get away with a strange path like a swimming snake.
But Black followed Hades' figure closely, his terrifying aura completely locking onto him.
With a speed and burst that Hades could not avoid no matter what.
It directly smashed into Hades' chest.
Even if his body could react, there was ultimately a limit to this speed.
Without a doubt, Black's punch had already surpassed the limit of what Hades' body could react to.
After realizing this, Hades put all his attention on defense.
Haki interference could not affect Black's punch at all.
Their strength had a huge gap, and so did their Haki.
Under a certain strength called will, Black's Haki was further enhanced in both power and solidity.
Of course, it wasn't completely useless; it could only provide a simple weaken effect.
Death Energy Defense, broken!
Black also possessed the Haki Internal Destruction Technique.
Hades sensed where Black's fist was about to land.
He gave up surrounding his entire body with Haki and instead concentrated it all on his chest.
With extreme control over his body, he continuously tightened his muscles, strengthening his defense.
In an instant, Hades stacked his defense to the extreme.
*Pfft!*
Hades' figure was sent flying back hundreds of meters, dragging across the ground on his back.
He used the momentum to leap up, flipping in mid-air to stabilize his body.
Under full defense, Hades did not suffer too severe injuries and quickly adjusted his state.
Newgate was in a bit of a bad state.
Black, who had sent Hades flying, immediately shifted his target to Newgate.
He sidestepped to avoid Newgate's punch that unleashed powerful destructive force.
Then, he smashed a punch into Newgate's waist and abdomen.
Hades even heard the sound of bone breaking.
As the punch landed, a pink light enveloped Newgate.
Newgate, who was in the process of being sent flying.
.
.
His figure directly "stopped" in mid-air, affected by the ability.
It only lasted for an instant under the influence of Newgate's powerful Haki, but that instant was enough for Black to do many things.
Black appeared before Newgate again and delivered a punch.
In a short time, Newgate, unable to resist, endured Fleet Admiral Black's six consecutive attacks.
Each time he was limited by the ability, but then easily caught up to by Black.
Just as Black was about to attack again, Hades appeared.
A kick that cut through the air, containing sharp and terrifying strength.
He kicked towards Black's head.
Black turned to block.
Newgate, who had been limited by the ability, recovered.
His powerful Haki dispelled the Devil Fruit ability that had hit him.
Ignoring the blood on his face, a surge of anger rose in his heart.
Black's ability had made him suffer greatly.
Being unable to resist for several consecutive moves was truly a bit shameful.
"Sky Tremor!"
Hades and Newgate had a certain understanding.
After sensing Newgate was about to attack, Hades immediately restrained Black, even if he had to endure more injuries himself.
In terms of destructive power, Newgate surpassed him.
The Power of Death could still be resisted through Haki.
But the Power of Tremors could only be weakened; it could be transmitted.
Newgate, erupting with full power, instantly appeared behind Black.
A punch that even twisted and vibrated space landed on Black.
Terrifying fluctuations continuously spread.
Black's face was slightly distorted under this strength, constantly trembling.
This super strong destructive power was the first time Black had taken it head-on.
Gritting his teeth tightly, blood spilling from his mouth, Black endured this strength, stood firm, his legs sinking into the ground.
His back, bent backward by the powerful strength, gradually leaned forward, straightened, his face pressed against Newgate's punch.
Under Newgate's somewhat shocked gaze, Black used his Devil Fruit ability.
The pink light had just flickered.
With a "boom".
Black's movement was interrupted, and his figure was sent flying backward.
Hades wouldn't just watch Black use his ability like that.
"Newgate, be careful. He's a Slow-Slow Fruit Ability User. The healing effect, you should have experienced it."
"There are two of us. Don't give him a chance to use his ability."
Hades' expression was solemn as he reminded him.
He took a slight breath.
Although the battle had only just begun, he already felt a hint of fatigue.
Black brought him great pressure.
"Got it."
Newgate grinned and laughed.
Although Black's fists were hard, his body was starting to boil with excitement.
Feeling Newgate's emotions and being infected by him, a smile also appeared on Hades' face.
Battle is also a kind of enjoyment!
"Go to hell, you two brats!"
Hades' attack did not cause him significant damage.
Seeing these two display such expressions even when facing him at a moment like this made Black feel somewhat displeased.
What do you take me for?!
Hades and Newgate positioned themselves, one in front and one behind, on the left and right.
Facing the approaching Black, Hades took the lead.
Newgate, meanwhile, seized the opportunity to look for openings to attack.
Whenever Black wanted to use his ability, the other person would forcefully interrupt him.
A powerful ability like the Slow-Slow Fruit has prerequisites for use.
Using the ability through both hands is necessary.
Even if developed to the extreme, it's difficult to activate instantly.
The ability requires time to condense.
Only a sufficiently powerful ability can restrain the two who possess strong Haki.
Otherwise, Black's ability wouldn't be able to affect Hades and the others; Haki alone would be enough to isolate it.
For a time, although Hades and Newgate were still suppressed and their injuries continuously increased, they managed to stabilize the situation.
As long as the injuries weren't too severe, they were within the tolerance range for monsters like them.
They already had a certain understanding, and as the battle continued, their level of understanding further improved, making it easier for them to deal with Black.
(end of chapter)