Chapter 184

Ash, blood dripping from his lips, flew into a rage, fully activating Armament Haki; his sharp Wyvern claw hardened completely, wrapped in his full force, and kicked down at Luo En!

In the instant Ash's Wyvern claw collided with Luo En's kicked leg, Armament Haki clashed violently, sending out shockwaves and raging winds!

Upon sensing the terrifying power within that kick, Ash's face changed instantly—but it was already too late.

Crack!

His Wyvern claw, reinforced by Armament Haki and as strong, hard, and sharp as a Da Dao Twenty-One Gong, was directly shattered by the kick; Luo En's downward strike, carrying terrifying momentum, slammed into his abdomen.

His body was instantly kicked upward, soaring hundreds of meters into the air.

Blood trickled from Ash's mouth; he glanced at his claw—it was completely broken.

"Flame Tiger."

Accompanied by the calm voice of the boy below.

A flame slash transformed into a giant Flame Tiger, a hundred meters tall, lunging at him.

Ash had no time to dodge—he could only brace himself against this massive technique.

The ferocious flame aura pushed his body another hundred meters upward, leaving deep and shallow slash marks across his incredibly resilient Wyvern body.

Ash stared fixedly at Luo En below, a flicker of wariness flashing in his eyes.

This guy's strength was truly astonishing—his power, speed, and Haki all surpassed his own; his swordsmanship could even wound him, a Dragon-Dragon Fruit Ancient-Type with unmatched defense.

If he continued fighting, he would gain not the slightest advantage.

"It seems this is where it ends."

He glanced at his wounds and decided to retreat.

"Want to run?"

Luo En, sensing his intent through Transparent World, smirked coldly; he released his grip on the black blade, letting it fall into the ripple-like void.

He shed his black overcoat, rolled up the sleeves of his white robe, and unleashed his Level 4 Intention of Power in full—vast streams of crimson steam surged violently from his entire body, the scorching heat boiling the sea below.

Eyes closed, expressionless, the black-haired boy's hair whipped wildly, his murderous aura piercing the heavens—he looked like a young overlord whose killing intent had fully erupted!

"Today, even if Kaido arrives with the entire Beasts Pirates, you will die here."

Uttering these cold, indifferent words, Luo En stepped down into the air above.

Boom!

The sea surface within a hundred-meter radius sank downward as one!

Luo En's body turned into a speck of crimson light, instantly appearing before Ash—who had just begun to spread his wings—extending his hardened Armament Haki fingers to grip Ash's skull outright.

Crunch crunch!

Ash's massive, hardened Wyvern skull cracked under his grip, his eyes bulging with blood, nearly bursting from their sockets, his brain feeling as if it were being crushed to pieces—agony beyond endurance.

"Let's find a better place to fight."

Luo En said calmly.

Then, still gripping the skull of Ash—the leader of the Beasts Pirates' Three Disasters, the "Flame Disaster"—he sliced through the air, flying away over the sea, as Kizaru and the Wano Pirates below stared in stunned silence.

Many pirate crews along the way witnessed this astonishing scene.

"Is that… the Beasts Pirates' Flame Disaster, Ash?!"

Someone recognized Ash's toothless Wyvern form, utterly stunned.

"That black-haired boy looks like the Traveler Luo En!"

"Not just looks—he is him!"

"Wasn't he being hunted by Kuzan and Kizaru? How did he end up clashing with the Beasts Pirates?"

"Who knows? That guy dared to attack Mary Geoise—what wouldn't he do?"

"By the way, Ash is completely powerless against him—looks like the Beasts Pirates' Three Disasters aren't that impressive after all."

"Idiot! It's not that Ash is weak—it's that his opponent is too strong! That's the man who killed the Golden Lion and stood against Admirals!"

"Y-yeah, you're right."

"Could it be… he's challenging one of the Four Emperors, Kaido?"

"Possible—he's using this chance to display his strength and become the Fifth Emperor of the New World."

"Could it really happen…? If so, the New World will truly descend into chaos."

"Damn it!"

Trapped in Luo En's grip, Ash felt unbearable humiliation—but could not break free at all.

Luo En flew him to the sky above Wurendao, then hurled him downward with all his strength.

Ash transformed into a streak of black light, crashing into Wurendao like a meteor—Boom! His massive, hardened toothless Wyvern body shattered an entire mountain.

The mountain became a deep crater; the Flame Disaster lay at its bottom.

163, New World Shaken, Storm Approaching (Combined)

Dressrosa.

Kizaru and Kuzan chased Luo En all the way to this island, where, within the reborn Dressrosa, they learned the shocking news of Doflamingo's death and the fall of the Donquixote Family—news that left both of them utterly stunned.

Then, they encountered a familiar face they found deeply unexpected.

"Well, long time no see, Kuzan, Kizaru."

Zephyr, cloaked in a black overcoat, appeared before them with Ayn.

Kuzan stared at Zephyr in astonishment: "Master Zephyr?"

"This is truly unexpected—to meet Master Zephyr here."

Kizaru, hands in his pants pockets, grinned at Zephyr: "Could Doflamingo's death and the Donquixote Family's downfall be connected to you, Master Zephyr?"

Kuzan's expression hardened.

Years ago, during that incident, wasn't it Tengen Tengu Doflamingo who broke Zephyr's right arm and killed his students?

Under the watchful gazes of Aokiji and Huang Yuan.

Zephyr nodded. "Not bad. This matter was done by me."

"Huh?"

Ain, standing beside him, turned her head to look at him, a trace of surprise in her eyes, but she quickly reacted.

Instructor Zephyr... is he trying to take this matter upon himself?

"Really? Instructor Zephyr, a former Marine Admiral killing a current Warlord of the Sea — that's no small matter."

Huang Yuan's tone was as slow as ever.

Zephyr grinned. "A Warlord of the Sea is nothing but a mere pirate. Is the Marine going to convict me for this?"

"Well, that remains to be seen…"

Huang Yuan stared straight at Zephyr and said: "And from the information we got from the people in the city… the one who annihilated the Donquixote Family seems to be a young swordsman who wields a black blade — blind, black-haired, a black sword hanging at his waist. If I'm not mistaken, that person should be the great criminal we're currently hunting… the Traveler Luo En, right?"

"Traveler Luo En, oh, you mean that kid? He's come to Dressrosa too? Why didn't I see him?"

Zephyr said, feigning surprise as he looked at Huang Yuan.

Huang Yuan looked at him, his eyes narrowing slightly behind his tea-colored sunglasses.

"Instructor Zephyr, did you arrange with that Traveler Luo En to come to Dressrosa together to kill Doflamingo and annihilate the Donquixote Family?"

"Huang Yuan, I didn't expect you to have such an imagination. Back when you were training under me, I never noticed that at all."

Zephyr looked at Huang Yuan with a cold smile.

A serving Marine Admiral and a former Admiral faced off against each other, their auras clashing and freezing the very air around them. The elite Marines behind Huang Yuan and Aokiji were all silent as cicadas in winter.

"Nothing but troublesome matters. Let's report this to the Fleet Admiral first."

Aokiji scratched his hair and said. "Fire Mountain, take some men and conduct a detailed investigation of this country."

"Understood."

"What about the Traveler Luo En side?"

A Vice Admiral asked Aokiji.

"Let's wait for the Fleet Admiral's word on that."

"Understood."

……

The news from Dressrosa quickly spread through the Den Den Mushi.

The news that one of the Warlords of the Sea, the Heavenly Yaksha Doflamingo, had been killed and the Donquixote Family annihilated instantly set the entire New World ablaze.

Countless people, upon hearing this news, found it hard to believe, their hearts shaken to the core.

"Is this news… true?"