Chapter 163: Battle!
Whitebeard, Edward Newgate!
This is a legendary name. In the future, this name, although not achieving the title of Pirate King, would, like Roger, usher in the second great era after the Great Pirate Era!
He personally acknowledged that ONE PIECE is real, setting off the second wave of the Great Pirate Era.
It can be said that Whitebeard is synonymous with power on the sea after Roger. Even after Roger and Golden Lion faded into obscurity, the so-called Four Emperors, in the eyes of many, Whitebeard was still different from the other three.
Although Whitebeard is a Pirate, he has protected the peace of countless Islands in the chaotic Great Pirate Era. Wherever the Whitebeard Banner is planted, it will not be invaded by Pirates.
Even the Navy, in some respects, acknowledges that Whitebeard has indeed done a remarkable job.
And now, Nicholas is about to face a Legend who is alive and at his Peak.
At this moment, although Nicholas looked calm, the powerful beating of his Heart proved that he was not as calm as he appeared.
Anticipation, excitement, exhilaration, all sorts of emotions surged into his Heart.
Coming to this Era, how could fighting against these legendary and famous figures not be exhilarating?
It's like Zoro facing Eagle Eye for the first time, even knowing he was no match, he still drew his Sword! This is drawing a Sword to uphold his Belief.
Moreover, for Nicholas, how would he know who is stronger or weaker between Whitebeard and him without fighting!
"In a moment, Kid, you better be careful, I won't show mercy!"
Whitebeard said in a deep voice.
"Ha, talking big now, be careful you don't crash later!"
Nicholas retorted unceremoniously.
"Kids, we're setting sail, or it'll be troublesome later."
Facing the upcoming clash between Whitebeard and Nicholas, Roger laughed loudly as he ran towards the Ship, waving to his subordinates.
"Old Man!"
Watching Roger and the others' actions, Marco also flapped his Wings and came to Whitebeard's side, anxiously asking, after all, Whitebeard starting a war with Nicholas was no small matter.
"Marco, tell everyone to get on the Ship, the upcoming battle is not something you can interfere with."
Whitebeard said to Marco in a deep voice.
Looking at Whitebeard's Eyes, Marco, who originally wanted to persuade him, swallowed the words he was about to say, and then flapped his Wings to inform everyone.
"Alright, Lightning Kid, it's time for us to start!"
After the Oro Jackson and Moby Dick sailed away from the Island, Whitebeard put down his Wine Bowl, wiped the Wine Stain from the corner of his mouth, and slowly stood up.
"Yeah, don't hold back, Newgate!"
Nicholas stood up, the coat behind him fluttered in the wind, and his Eyes became particularly solemn at this moment.
The sea breeze blew, and the Sail on the Moby Dick suddenly billowed, the Sail representing the Whitebeard Pirates, swaying in the wind at this moment.
And the Pirates on the Moby Dick, looking at the two Figures, one tall and one small, in the distance, their Mood suddenly became tense.
The relaxed atmosphere of drinking and laughing earlier was long gone, replaced by a sense of solemnity.
In front of these two people, even the sea breeze seemed to stop, and the Seawater stopped undulating.
"Captain, who do you think will win, Nicholas or Whitebeard?"
On the Oro Jackson, Rayleigh looked at the two people on the Island and asked Roger.
"Wahahaha, no one will win between the two, it's more likely to end in a draw. Although Whitebeard's Strength is terrifying, that Kid Nicholas is also not simple. Who knows if he has a Trump Card? After all, that guy is the Man that Big Mom still remembers to this day, wahahahaha."
Finally, Whitebeard moved first.
"Buzz!"
Whitebeard suddenly tightened his grip on the Naginata in his hand, the Air became heavy at this moment, and his Eyes suddenly became extremely solemn.
"Leave here, it's about to begin!"
"The great battle is about to begin!"
The Marines on the Island, who had just reacted at this time, roared suddenly, their expressions tense and anxious to the extreme. Many people rushed towards the half-repaired Warship, not even bothering to pack their Things.
Although the Warship was not fully repaired and there was a risk of sinking, it was still better than staying on the Island where a battle was about to break out.
Then, the bow turned, and the huge Warship staggered and sailed away from the Deserted Island.
It wasn't until they were four or five miles away from the Deserted Island on the Sea Surface that the hearts of the people on the Warship finally relaxed.
"Don't stop, we could still be affected here!"
Hearing this, the Marines swallowed and continued to row the Warship further away.
"Lightning Kid, I won't hold back at all!"
With each step of his tall Form, the Ground rumbled. Whitebeard's Speed increased almost instantly, and with the swing of his immense Power, the Naginata brought up a huge wind pressure.
"Clang!"
With a long hum, a Long Sword also appeared in Nicholas's hand.
"Instead of talking, you should save some Stamina!"
Speaking coldly, the next second, Nicholas's Figure suddenly rushed out.
Like Lightning Flash, the Sky lit up, and Nicholas's Form had disappeared.
Then, a huge collision sound suddenly came from the Deserted Island.
"Boom!"
Whitebeard swung his Sword, the Naginata pressed down through the Air.
"You're strong, Kid!"
Whitebeard roared loudly, the veins on his thick Arms bulging, he had already used Full Power.
And right below the Naginata, a Long Sword blocked horizontally, fiercely resisting the Naginata, firmly stopping it.
Amidst the flashing Electric Light, Nicholas's Figure emerged.
"Boom!"
Powerful Power swept out, causing the Ground centered on them to sink directly, and then cracks spread continuously into the distance.
Above them, the White Clouds in the Sky faintly revealed huge chasms, as if the Sky had been split open by the Aftershock of their clash.
"Buzzing!"
The Naginata and Long Sword trembled violently, an incomparably domineering and arrogant Aura violently surged between them. Black and red Lightning coiled around Whitebeard's Naginata, while blood-colored Lightning permeated Nicholas's Long Sword.
The two faced each other, their Eyes filled with intense Fighting Spirit.
"Looks like you're getting excited too!"
Nicholas said, then suddenly shouted, gripping the Long Sword with both hands, and swung it upwards fiercely. As Nicholas swung his Sword, the two's attacks also separated, and a strong Aura was released in all directions. Immediately, chasms appeared on the Ground, and Dust flew up.
"Clang!"
In a Lightning Flash, a collision occurred again, and even more powerful Power burst out. The Trees around the two of them exploded from the middle with cracking sounds, and a large Open Ground was instantly cleared.
"Gurararara! This is really exhilarating!"
Whitebeard laughed heartily, extremely satisfied with Nicholas's combat performance.
Blades rubbed, sparks flew, but this time, after a stalemate of two or three breaths, Nicholas was sent flying.
He retreated more than ten meters, plowing two deep marks under his Foot, before he stopped retreating.
"Kid, when it comes to strength, you are no match for me!"
Whitebeard said with a smile.
He possesses the Giant Bloodline, and his Physique is countless times stronger than Ordinary People. And Nicholas, as an Ordinary People, no matter how hard he trains, no matter how Pervert his Talent is, he cannot compete with him in Power.
"Huff!"
Slowly exhaling a breath, Nicholas straightened his Body.
"The Talent brought by Race Bloodline is truly terrifying. But the warm-up is over, and the real battle begins next."
Nicholas frankly admitted that he was no match for Whitebeard in Power. After all, he could train hard to continuously strengthen his Physique, and Whitebeard had also undergone rigorous Training.
"Then, be careful next."
His Eyes narrowed, and Nicholas's Complexion became extremely serious.
"Crackling!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a blue Electric Arc flickered on his Blade Edge, and then a blue light almost instantly crossed the distance between the two and arrived in front of Whitebeard.
Whitebeard, tilting his head, glanced sideways at his cheek that had been cut, and said in a deep voice.
"The combination of Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability and Swordsmanship?"
"This is truly surprising!"
If it weren't for Observation Haki, Nicholas's attack just now would not have been as simple as just cutting a gash on his face.
(End of Chapter)