Chapter 18: Chapter:18
Ares fell from the sky like a meteor, his massive fist raised high. His face, flushed crimson, burned with a chaotic mix of fury and intoxication. The thick muscles of his arms swelled grotesquely, doubling in size, as if they were brimming with untamed power.
"Drink!!!"
With a roar, Ares hurled his fist toward the Golden Lion. The sheer force of his punch tore through the air, creating violent shockwaves that distorted the atmosphere.
Golden Lion Shiki's eyes narrowed, his sharp instincts kicking in. "Damn brat… he's still not sober!"
Shiki's arm, wrapped in Armament Haki, crackled with a black-and-purple aura as he clenched his fist. A smirk tugged at his lips, though his mind buzzed with unease.
"Fine! If you want another taste of my Haki, I'll give it to you!"
He swung his fist to meet Ares' blow.
Boom!!!
The collision of their fists was like a thunderclap, shaking the entire town. A tremendous shockwave radiated from the impact, sending debris flying and shattering nearby windows. The force of the clash whipped up winds so powerful they caused rooftops to creak and sway.
Shiki's eyes widened in disbelief as he struggled to hold his ground. "What… the hell?!"
The strength behind Ares' punch was far greater than before. Shiki gritted his teeth, feeling the jolt of pain in his arm. "How did this kid's power increase so much in such a short time?!"
The golden glow in Charlotte Linlin's eyes brightened as she watched the spectacle unfold. Her lips curled into a twisted smile, and thick drool began dripping from her mouth, sizzling upon hitting the ground.
"This feeling… This power…" Linlin muttered hungrily, her voice trembling with excitement.
Her saliva burned small holes into the earth, prompting the nearby pirates to back away, fearful of what the monster of a woman might do next.
"That kid is something special," she purred, her massive frame trembling slightly. "I wonder… if his whole body feels like that. Oh, how I'd love to test it out for myself."
Meanwhile, the crowd of pirates stared in disbelief at the clash.
"What's happening?!"
"That brat… He's actually matching blows with Shiki!"
"How is he so strong?! Didn't Shiki send him flying before?!"
Whitebeard watched from a distance, his brow furrowed as he tightened his grip on Cong Yunqie. A grin tugged at his lips as he bellowed, "Ku la la la! That boy is full of surprises. Look at him—he's actually forcing Shiki to fight seriously!"
Captain John, watching with an enormous grin, raised his bottle in admiration. "Hahaha! That little devil's a freak of nature. If he keeps this up, he'll become one of the most feared names on the sea!"
His voice lowered with excitement. "Soon, Ares will be one of the Rocks Pirates' greatest assets!"
On the other hand, Kaido, still sore from his earlier defeat, stared at the battle with wide eyes. His mouth hung open in disbelief.
"How?! How did he get so much stronger?!" Kaido muttered, his fists clenched tightly. The gap between him and Ares felt like an unbridgeable chasm.
But then a spark ignited within him—a voice of defiance echoing in his mind.
"If you back down now, you'll never become king!"
Kaido's sharp eyes burned with determination. He bared his teeth and growled, "No! I am Kaido! I'll surpass him—I'll surpass everyone! I'll become the strongest in this sea!"
A wave of Conqueror's Haki burst forth from Kaido, drawing the attention of nearby pirates. They flinched under the weight of his ambition.
In the sky, the battle raged on. Shiki's face darkened as their blows continued to clash. He could feel his arms growing numb with every punch.
"Damn brat… He's a monster among monsters!" Shiki cursed under his breath. "Even now, he's still growing stronger. Just how long will he stay drunk?!"
Ares, his arms glowing red-hot and radiating waves of steam, continued to strike with unrelenting ferocity. The combination of raw strength and his strange transformation pushed Shiki to his limits.
Finally, Shiki roared in frustration. "Hey, Ares! Wake up already!!"
But Ares' eyes remained unfocused, his mind lost in the drunken haze. He staggered slightly before launching another devastating punch.
Shiki gritted his teeth, sweat beading on his forehead. "If this keeps up, I'll have no choice but to draw my swords!"
End of the Chapter.
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