Chapter 788

The other pirates in the tavern, including officers like Ben Beike Man, all gathered around Lu En, whispering among themselves.

"Was that earth-shattering Conqueror's Haki just now emitted by this brat?"

"What a terrifying monster!"

"At such a young age, he has already mastered such immense Conqueror's Haki, and possesses combat power among the very top of the Grand Line."

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I'd almost doubt it—how could such a monster emerge from this sea?"

"Only after witnessing it today can I believe the rumors circulating these past few days."

"…."

Voices buzzed in confusion.

"Deputy captain, what do you think?"

Ye Su Bu asked in a lowered voice.

"Very strong!"

Ben Beike Man's eyes narrowed, his fingers pinching a cigarette, his gaze filled with gravity as he fixedly watched Lu En's figure.

From Lu En's body,

even as strong as he, the deputy captain of the Red Hair Pirates, he felt a surging wave of oppressive pressure crash over him.

"Even I…"

He paused, took a deep breath, and continued in a low tone, "don't have absolute strength to defeat this guy!"

"He's strong! Extremely strong!"

"Among the younger generation of pirates and marines, no one can be compared to him."

"In this era, perhaps no one can suppress him."

With those words spoken,

Ye Su Bu and Luo Qi Lu, both officers, turned pale with shock.

They hadn't expected.

Ben Beike Man, the deputy captain and the team's intellectual pillar, would give such a high evaluation to Lu En, the Fist Demon, who was only five years old!

"So that means."

"In other words…"

"Will this era be fully ruled and dominated by the Fist Demon Lu En?!"

Ye Su Bu, still shaken, wore an expression of awe.

"I think, in this era, few can stand against him."

"If he's given a few more years to grow…"

"Even the top powerhouses of the old era."

"Such as us, Bai Huzi, Kaido."

"May not be able to suppress this monster!"

"His talent and potential are too terrifying, his growth speed too astonishing."

Ben Beike Man said solemnly.

Hss—

Ye Su Bu and Luo Qi Lu exchanged glances, involuntarily drawing in a sharp breath, their spirits trembling.

A few more years…

Even their Red Hair Pirates couldn't suppress him?!"

Good heavens!

Such a monster has suddenly appeared!

Is this sea about to be utterly overturned and thrown into chaos?

Such a monster…

Truly a once-in-a-thousand-years phenomenon!

"Do you think."

"Will the captain, seeing such a rare talent, be tempted to challenge the Fist Demon Lu En?"

Luo Qi Lu asked weakly.

"Impossible to guess."

Ye Su Bu shook his head, his eyes also carrying a hint of curiosity.

"I actually hold a different view."

"Before Red Hair moves…"

"That brat might act first!"

Ben Beike Man said.

"What?!"

"He's insane?"

"Before the captain acts, he dares to strike first?"

"A madman!"

Ye Su Bu and Luo Qi Lu stared in shock.

They stared dazedly at Lu En, not far away, their faces filled with dread and wariness.

At this moment,

Lu En silently locked eyes with Red Hair.

For a moment,

He laughed: "Red-Haired Shanks, the great pirate of the New World? I've heard you're strong—here in this ocean, you're even called the strongest wielder of Conqueror's Haki?"

Upon hearing this,

Red-Haired's eyes grew deep, his lips twitching slightly: "Just empty fame. It doesn't compare to the legendary Fist Demon—the greatest genius the Navy has ever known!"

"So my reputation must be quite considerable, to be remembered by a great pirate of the New World. Should I feel honored?"

Lu En smiled faintly.

The two exchanged a few words.

A seemingly ordinary, simple greeting…

In truth,

Hidden blades!

Direct confrontation!

It looked like swords were drawn and bows strung.

The atmosphere here grew increasingly oppressive.

"The strongest Conqueror's Haki?"

"Today, since fortune has brought us together,"

"I'd very much like to see it for myself."

"But I wonder…"

"Will you give me this chance?"

Lu En asked.

"Are you certain you're ready?"

Red-Haired's face was expressionless.

"Of course!"

Under Red-Haired's deep gaze, Lu En showed not the slightest fear or hesitation—only keen interest.

The moment his voice faded,

In an instant,

Lu En struck first.

He saw only

He half-closed his eyes,

In an instant,

His eyes snapped open, flashing a brilliant streak of light.