Chapter 151: Dominant Bondage Comprehended, Kizaru Appears! [57K]

"Enough, Bai Chi!"

Spandam roared; he had seen this scene a hundred times a year, where men committed seppuku without shedding a single drop of blood!

Boom!

He hurled the coffee cup hard, but it struck the owl's large, fat face squarely.

"Duang!"

The cup bounced back fiercely, splashing scalding coffee all over his face.

"Ow, ow, ow!!"

Spandam clutched his face and screamed, instantly becoming even more ashamed and furious. "Someone! Lock those three useless trash in the dungeon isolation cells! Without my order, no one is allowed to let them out!"

"Also, send someone to contact the Navy Headquarters, inform them that Buggy attacked CP9 agents, and have them raise the bounty and increase the pursuit efforts!"

"Yes, sir!"

The three agents were led away, while Spandam leaned both hands on the table, his face gloomy.

Some time ago, when Blue Goro and Red Goro Broggy breached Enies Lobby, he, as the CP9 chief, should have been held accountable.

Fortunately, his father Spandine had negotiated before the Five Elders, barely saving his position, though a detailed report needed to be submitted afterward.

Now it seems.

Perhaps he could maneuver a bit more and shift the blame onto these three fools.

Things that fail to succeed but succeed only in causing trouble; they might continue to stir up a bunch of trouble later, and his precious body cannot be dragged down by them...

"That's the plan!"

Spandam sneered, his mood slightly improved, ordered the attendant to brew a fresh cup of coffee, and ascended alone to the open-air observation deck on the top floor of Enies Lobby Tower.

The sea wind howled, and atop the flagpole, the white flag of the World Government snapped loudly in the wind.

He sipped his coffee contentedly, looking down upon this city of his own that never slept.

The taste of power, truly fascinating.

He spent four years completing his credential polishing in CP5, and another four years to become the highest chief of CP9; was it because he was strong enough, or because his professional ability was outstanding?

Of course not!

Hehe, it was simply because he had a good father and a good family, allowing him to rise rapidly and enjoy a life that commoners would never dare to imagine...

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Spandam narrowed his eyes.

He noticed that something bright seemed to be flashing in the distant sky, approaching this way at high speed, bringing rolling thunder and dark clouds along the way...

"A meteor?"

Spandam narrowed his eyes, staring at the blue light getting closer and closer.

"No..."

His pupils suddenly contracted. "That is... Kaido?!!"

The blue light drew nearer, finally revealing its true form—a blue dragon blocking the sky and sun, diving down at an astonishing speed!

It really is that guy!

Emperor Kaido, why has he come to Enies Lobby?

Spandam's face instantly turned deathly pale, his legs went weak, and he could barely stand steadily.

This is far more terrifying than those two giants last time!

He hurriedly turned around, wanting to flee back into the tower, but just then—

Boom!!!

A figure was slammed away fiercely by the blue dragon's tail, falling toward Enies Lobby Tower like a meteor!

Hearing the wind-shattering sound behind his ear, Spandam instinctively turned his head.

The figure rapidly enlarged in his field of vision; it was none other than a familiar black-haired youth, furiously cursing at the sky above:

"Ambushing, huh, old man? You really have no martial ethics!!"

Bang!

In the next instant, he was hit precisely; the youth's hard elbow joint, made of who knows what, struck his chest exactly, sending his heart along with the surrounding blood vessels flying out completely.

How could I...

Spandam's lips trembled as he looked down at his hollow chest, his eyes filled with disbelief; his career had just entered its peak—

"To die in such a place..."

Before the words finished, his body fell backward like a rag, crashing heavily onto the ground, completely losing all signs of life.

The dust cleared.

Siano rose from the ruins with a grimace, brushed the dust off his clothes, and looked down at the corpse beneath his feet with some surprise.

What a coincidence?

When Kaido landed in Water 7 previously, he took Rob Lucci, and when Siano landed, he happened to take Spandam?

The two most annoying scum of CP9, their fates were truly identical!

"Wah-hah-hah-hah!"

The blue dragon, transformed from Kaido, circled in the sky laughing. "Kid, your method of landing on your face is quite unique!"

"Isn't it because you attacked too suddenly?"

Siano instantly felt his anger rise; this old loach always had to wait until he got ashore, yet as soon as Enies Lobby came into view, he immediately ambushed!

"No choice, since we have already reached Enies Lobby's territory; starting a fight is only natural. Laozi is a pirate, what rules are there to follow? If you want to blame, blame your Observation Haki cultivation for being inadequate!"

"My Observation Haki is indeed still a weakness!"

Siano did not deny it; he bared his teeth in a ferocious grin. "But physical constitution and Armament Haki are vastly different! Hurry up and get down here to taste my fists, you old bastard!!!"

"Just what I wanted!"

Kaido laughed wildly as he dove downward, his dragon form rapidly contracting in midair to revert to human shape; the iron club fell into his hand, wreathed in black-red lightning as he smashed it down upon his opponent's head!

"Thunder Bagua!!!"

Siano neither dodged nor evaded, crossing his arms to take the blow head-on.

A terrifying shockwave erupted with the two at its center; the white flag fluttering at the summit was instantly annihilated into flying ash.

And the remaining walls of the entire Judicial Tower shattered and collapsed under this force as if made of paper!

The two bodies plummeted downward layer by layer, piercing through countless walls, before finally crashing with a thunderous boom onto the open ground at the very center of Judicial Island.

This tremendous noise finally alarmed the guards across the whole of Judicial Island.

Many CP agents and Marine soldiers left on duty rushed over; upon noticing the two disproportionately sized figures in the center of the open ground, they all simultaneously gasped in shock.

"Hey! That... that big guy, isn't he Kaido of the Four Emperors?"

"And that black-haired man... it's Siano, the Great Swordmaster with a billion-bounty!!!"

"How did they end up fighting here?!"

No one dared approach closer, and no one dared interfere in this battle; most were frightened out of their wits, but a few sharper ones trembled as they fumbled for their Den Den Mushi...

In the center of the square, covered in dense cracks.

"Oh?"

Kaido rested the iron club on his shoulder, squinting at Siano opposite him. "This move seems to have become completely ineffective against you."

"Thunder Bagua? That indeed isn't impressive enough anymore!"

Siano grinned, wiping away the blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. "Hurry up and bring out some more exciting moves, Kaido!"

The first time he endured Thunder Bagua, he had been dizzy and disoriented for a while; that was not only due to the terrifying force but also the mental impact brought by the highly aggressive Conqueror's Haki.

But this time, he had clearly adapted much better, as if possessing some kind of immunity.

"Urororororo~! There will be, don't worry, but... before that."

Kaido looked around, his gaze locking with Siano's. "There are more and more people getting in the way; shall we use that move together first?"

Siano nodded slightly, indicating agreement.

Neither of them said much more.

Yet in the next instant, both unconsciously activated their Conqueror's Haki in perfect sync, sweeping out like a tsunami!

Boom-rumble!

Black-red lightning wove into a net above Judicial Island; the air over the entire island seemed to freeze solid in that moment.

Those guards who had hurried over but hadn't yet managed to dial for help, regardless of distance or rank, immediately rolled their eyes back and fell in rows like wheat being cut down.

In the blink of an eye...

On the vast Judicial Island, the only ones still standing were Siano and Kaido.

"Impressive momentum, kid! Among those gifted with Conqueror's Haki, you are quite outstanding!"

Watching the black-red lightning gradually vanish from the sky, Kaido smacked his lips. "But merely being able to release it isn't enough; on this sea, for powerful individuals possessing Conqueror's Haki to advance their strength further and truly reach the peak, mastering that technique is indispensable!"

"Ah, of course I know that."

Bright light flashed in Siano's eyes as his mind rapidly reviewed the sensations brought by the recent clash.

After taking the second Thunder Bagua, he was capturing the knack of Conqueror's Haki infusion with increasing clarity.

The steps cannot be mixed; focus all one's mind, first condense it fully into substance, and then attempt to attach it to the attack, is that it?

Siano stared at his own fists, clenching his knuckles; amidst the "bari-bari" sounds, black-red Lei Ting began to circle and drift between his fingers, then gradually compress and gather...

Pop!

As if a bubble had been popped, the black-red lightning compressed onto the surface of his skin lasted only a second or two before suddenly dissipating.

Just a little bit more!

Siano spread his five fingers in regret; that subtle flavor from just now was like being separated from a secret treasure deep within a palace by only the final layer of gauze—faintly visible yet momentarily unattainable, making him feel both agitated and frustrated, while his heart itched with unbearable desire...

Then let's vent it all out fiercely!

Thud!

The ground beneath Siano's feet suddenly shattered, and his body vanished without a trace.

When he reappeared, he was already above Kaido's head; his right fist, like a pitch-black war hammer, had long finished charging as he smashed it down fiercely!

"Elbaf Spear·Kokuo... Modified!!!"

Hmm?

Sensing this familiar fluctuation of power, Kaido's eyes flashed slightly, showing obvious surprise.

A technique of the Giant Tribe.

Come to think of it, the last time he took a hit from this attack was already many years ago.

How nostalgic!

"Urororororo!" Kaido laughed wildly, tilting his head back, his fighting spirit boiling in his eyes. "I know this move too, kid!!!"

Back then on Rocks' ship, Linlin taught me this!

He suddenly swung the iron club, black-red lightning coiling around it once more, and smashed it fiercely toward Siano's fist—

"Kokuo!!!"

Two terrifying forces with similar fluctuations collided in midair, black-red and pure black shockwaves intertwining and exploding!

Boom-rumble!!!

Not only Judicial Island, but even the circular sea surrounding the island began to tremble violently under this force!

"Cough-ah!"

Siano spat a mouthful of fresh blood, his body flying backward like a cannonball before crashing heavily into the second gate of Enies Lobby hundreds of meters away, instantly reducing it to ruins as well.

Kaido likewise staggered back more than ten steps, his spiked club flying from his hand to embed itself in the ground nearby, buzzing and trembling.

"Hm... not bad, kid!"

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Kaido's eyes were nonetheless filled with excitement. "It seems slightly different from what Linlin uses; although you lack Conqueror's Haki coating, you've combined it with internal destruction techniques to amplify its power, huh? Interesting, interesting!"

"..."

Amidst the ruins, Siano struggled to push himself up.

He was covered in blood, his right arm twisted at an unnatural angle, yet his eyes burst forth with an unmistakable look of delight.

"So that's how it is... this is the true application of Conqueror's Haki coating..."

Siano closed his eyes slightly, muttering to himself.

He seemed to have completely forgotten he was still in battle, forgotten that a renowned Emperor stood right before him, entering a state akin to "flow."

In that instant of clash just now, he had finally seen the trajectory of Kaido's power circulation with perfect clarity and was confident he could replicate it flawlessly.

Siano suddenly opened his eyes.

His right fist still needed some time to recover, so this time he extended his left palm, slapped it shut, and clenched it into a fist.

Zzzzt!

Black-red lightning condensed once again on the surface of his knuckles, but this time it was far more substantial than before, flowing over his skin like liquid until it quickly covered his entire left fist.

Siano stared fixedly at his fist.

This feeling.

This feeling...

There was no mistake!

It completely belonged to him now; it wouldn't dissipate; he had fully mastered it!!!

"Again!!!"

Roaring loudly, Siano's figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

Kaido's pupils contracted; this time, Siano's speed was several times faster than before! Even his Observation Haki struggled to capture his trail!

Has he applied the martial art "Soru" to the pinnacle of perfection?

Almost the moment the sound rang out, Siano had already appeared before Kaido, his fist wreathed in black-red lightning striking straight for Kaido's face!

"What?!"

Kaido's expression changed slightly; he hastily raised both arms to block, yet he was still blasted flying backward by that punch!

"Urorororo! Truly unexpected!"

Adjusting his posture mid-air, Kaido landed laughing and slid for a distance:

"Although you seem to have had some foundation already, did you master Conqueror's Haki coating after taking only three strikes from my club?"

This kid is becoming more and more surprising!

His previous estimation was likely too low.

If given a bit more room to grow... let alone a Tobiroppo, this fellow is fully qualified to surpass King and become the Vice-Admiral of the Beasts Pirates!

"I must thank you for that, old man!"

Unaware of Kaido's thoughts, Siano shook his numb fist, bared his blood-stained teeth in a grin, and couldn't help but burst into loud laughter.

"As a return gift, you'd better be ready to receive this next move!"

He activated Life Return, consuming more stamina to accelerate the recovery speed of his right fist.

Once both fists could be mastered at will, Siano took a deep breath, suddenly slammed his fists together, drew them to his waist, tensed every muscle in his body to the limit, while black-red lightning coiled and intertwined between his arms like frenzied snakes!

This move was originally the strongest technique he could unleash after combining the ultimate secrets of the Six Styles with Ripple Fist Style, named "Sunlight Yellow Overdrive."

And now.

After tirelessly cultivating day and night with the Poneglyphs for so long, he had completed a comprehensive upgrade and enhancement of it!

Combined with the Conqueror's Haki coating he had just mastered...

Siano named this brand-new move—

"Divine Execution!!!"

Boom!

Both fists struck out simultaneously; two black-red shockwaves spiraled and intertwined, resembling a roaring giant dragon, instantly tearing through the air along their path and charging toward Kaido with earth-shattering force!

Vroom!

Before the shockwaves even arrived, Kaido's facial skin began to tremble violently; a flash of red light ignited in his eyes as if he had sensed something.

The power of this strike clearly far exceeded anything from before!

"Urorororo! Come at me!!!"

Suddenly intrigued, Kaido tossed the spiked club he had just picked up aside, laughed wildly, and spread his arms wide; without dodging or evading, he expanded his muscles to the limit and took the strike squarely on his chest!

Boom—!!!

Amidst the deafening explosion, Kaido's massive body flew out like a cannonball!

His legs plowed two deep furrows into the ground, smashing through the ruins of the Tower of Justice, then consecutively bursting through the third, second, and first gates, finally coming to a precarious halt only at the very edge of Enies Lobby!

"Hm... Puh!"

Kaido suddenly dropped to one knee, spitting out a large mouthful of fresh blood; his chest was slightly concave, a mess of flesh and blood, with several bones inside seemingly fractured, yet when he lifted his head, the excitement in his eyes grew even more intense.

"How many years... how many years has it been! On this sea, apart from those old timers, the last one who could inflict internal injuries on me..."

Was that fellow called Oden!

Although this time, he was injured only because he used his human form and took the strike head-on.

But for an eighteen-year-old junior...

Already quite good... No! Far more than just good, it's truly extraordinary!

"Urorororo!!"

Kaido slowly rose to his feet, tearing off the tattered purple-black cloak from his back to reveal a muscular body covered in scars, then grinned viciously at Siano:

"Kid, I'll tell you the truth: although I agreed to come to this island with you, Laozi never actually intended to play this out to the end; I planned to gauge most of your strength and then just knock you out to take you back to Onigashima!"

"Is that so?" Siano grinned. "Seems you're even more despicable than I imagined, you old fossil!"

"We're pirates; what's wrong with being a bit despicable!"

Kaido laughed wildly. "But now Laozi has changed his mind; I just want to fight you, kid, to my heart's content! Let's fight until tomorrow first; bring out whatever tricks you have left!"

As soon as the words fell,

his body suddenly began to swell and distort; muscles knotted and bulged, blue-green scales emerged on his skin, and atop his head, besides the two Oni horns he already possessed, two additional pairs of dragon horns sprouted.

His height doubled exactly, jumping from just over seven meters originally to around fifteen meters in an instant!

—This was the Human-Beast Form of the Azure Dragon Fruit, a perfect posture combining the dragon clan's ability to manipulate natural forces with human flexibility!

It was also Kaido's strongest battle form, the one he used most often when going all out!

"Come on, kid Siano!!!"

Kaido laughed wildly. "Let Laozi see just where your limit lies!"

"Downfall of the Three Worlds..."

He raised his spiked club, black-red lightning coiling around it, just about to strike with full force—

Whoosh!

A blinding golden laser suddenly sliced through the sky, moving with lightning speed, and precisely pierced through Siano's chest from behind!

Pfft—!

Siano stared blankly down at his own chest; with Kaido about to strike with full force, all his attention and all his Haki had been focused entirely on Kaido opposite him.

Thus, he had completely failed to notice this laser shot coming from behind.

Blood immediately gushed forth; the scorching energy even burned the flesh, penetrating the entire chest and leaving a vicious hollow cavity where his heart should be.

A leisurely voice also drifted down from above at that moment:

"Oh my, how terrifying; two incredible monsters fighting in the first half, which doesn't belong to them, is one thing, but to have fought all the way to Enies Lobby? This is something we Marines cannot simply ignore..."

"Kizaru?!"

When did he follow us here!

Kaido first froze, then quickly recovered, snapping his head up; his gaze soon locked onto a lazy figure draped in a white cloak high in the sky—

Marine Admiral Borsalino was slowly withdrawing his finger.

"Although this time I seized a good opportunity, achieving a perfect strike while your attention was completely diverted."

Kizaru paid him no heed, instead looking at Siano and speaking with a chuckle:

"But still, I must say, little brother Siano, your Observation Haki and reaction speed were just a bit too slow, allowing me to hit the bullseye~"

As he spoke these words, Siano, clutching the large hole in his heart, swayed unsteadily before finally collapsing backward.

Completely unable to sense any presence anymore.

Has he died completely?

However, to eradicate any future trouble and ensure absolute safety...

"Farewell, you headache-inducing monster who earned a billion bounty at such a young age~"

Kizaru crossed his arms over his chest, gathering Jin Guang at his fingertips once more, aimed at Siano's location, and smiled as he prepared to deliver the final finishing blow—

"Yasakani no Magatama!"

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Countless golden light bullets poured down like a rainstorm, instantly engulfing Siano's lifeless body completely!

Boom—!!!

The explosion's shockwave raised towering waves; Siano's body sprayed countless bursts of blood while being blasted away, crashing heavily into the surging sea surrounding Enies Lobby.

In the blink of an eye, he was swallowed by the seawater, vanishing without a trace.

(End of Chapter)