The Strongest Lunarian in One Piece

'Fallen Angel El!?'

In mere moments, a towering, scarred man in his forties stood by the shore, his eyes locking onto a rapidly approaching figure. His pupils shrank, and cold sweat trickled down his face.

Instinctively, he reached for the katana at his side, muscles tensing as his guard shot up.

"Should I call you 'Gale Swordsman' Baris Frank…"

El landed on the beach, his fiery aura blazing. Gripping his halberd, he pointed it directly at the man.

"…or the future Gale Admiral?"

Baris Frank's expression shifted as he processed the taunt. His eyes widened with disbelief.

"You're here because of that?"

He couldn't believe it. The World Government's offer had been a closely guarded secret. Yet, somehow, the Fallen Angel Pirates had uncovered it.

Their intelligence network clearly surpassed anything he had imagined.

"What do you think?"

El exuded an aura of dominance, his gaze sharp and cold.

"I don't believe the World Government will sit idly by while the Fallen Angel Pirates grow. They won't let the Totto Land Kingdom establish itself.

"Rather than allow them to bolster their ranks with someone like you, it's better to strike preemptively and eliminate a potential admiral."

Baris Frank gritted his teeth, his grip tightening on the hilt of his katana.

"From a pirate's perspective, that's a logical move," he admitted.

Though apprehensive of El's formidable presence, the seasoned swordsman's eyes glimmered with a mix of caution and burning excitement.

As a master swordsman, facing such a powerful adversary was a rare privilege.

"The famed katana 'Gale'…"

El's eyes scanned Frank's weapon, recognizing it instantly as one of the legendary 21 Great Grade Blades. Its illustrious reputation preceded it. Frank's skill made him more than worthy of wielding such a weapon; his fame wasn't just for show.

Frank lifted the katana. His tone bristled with resolve.

"Then allow me to test the swordsmanship of the world's most notorious criminal!"

The air grew tense as battle seemed inevitable.

"Hmph. Let's see if you're worthy."

El's expression remained impassive, his imposing figure unwavering.

"Hrah!"

Frank struck first without hesitation.

In a flash, his blade erupted from its sheath, releasing a razor-sharp slash that split the air with terrifying speed.

'Swoosh—' The wind howled violently, as if it had been cleaved in two.

"Hmph."

El's expression didn't change.

He swung his halberd casually, meeting the incoming attack head-on.

'Clang!'

The mighty slash was parried, the impact shaking the earth beneath them.

Deflected, the attack sailed into the distance, crashing into the sea and carving an enormous trench into the waters.

The sheer force left onlookers trembling.

El glanced at Frank, smirking.

"Killing you outright would be a waste…"

His tone turned amused, though his piercing eyes betrayed his chilling intent.

"Perhaps there's another option for you."

Frank scoffed, lifting his katana as its edge began to gleam with an ethereal blue glow.

"Hah! Yielding to power would disgrace me as a man."

Locking eyes with El, he straightened his stance.

"Besides…" he growled, his tone confident.

"…it's far too early to decide the victor."

"Don't underestimate me, boy!"

With a powerful kick, Frank launched himself forward, katana swinging down in a devastating arc.

"Cutting Force Blade: Raging Dragon!"

The air around them warped, and a dragon-shaped shockwave erupted from the slash, roaring toward El with crushing force.

'BOOM—BOOM!'

The blast devastated everything in its path, leveling trees, rocks, and the earth itself in a destructive wave.

The once lush landscape was now a barren, scarred wasteland.

As dust filled the air, Frank's voice rang out, cold and unyielding:

"Die where you stand, Fallen Angel!"

Moments later, from the wreckage—

El emerged, completely unharmed, his steps slow and deliberate.

A primal, beast-like aura radiated from him, chilling to the bone.

The sight made Gale Swordsman Frank's pupils contract as disbelief flickered across his face.

"Elbaf Spear—"

The flames behind El's head roared, burning fiercely.

His tall, imposing figure brimmed with murderous intent, veins bulging as he entered his strongest combat state.

His advanced Observation Haki locked onto Frank, and his halberd surged with potent Armament Haki, crackling with streaks of electricity.

"Hakoku Sovereignty!"

'Tch!'

In an instant, El's colossal spear-like blade came crashing down.

The sheer force cleaved the air with a deafening roar.

Frank's expression twisted in shock as—

A massive, circular shockwave of sword energy tore through the atmosphere, unstoppable and deadly.

"Cutting Force Blade: Dominating Sea!"

Frank roared in defiance, not about to let himself be overpowered.

His katana glowed with intense energy as he mustered all his strength, swinging it forward with explosive force.

A terrifying surge of cutting energy erupted like a raging tidal wave, colliding head-on with El's attack.

'BOOM! BOOM!'

The shockwaves collided in a dazzling explosion, blindingly bright.

The two attacks clashed violently, sending tremors through the island and creating massive tidal waves on the surrounding seas.

Powerful air currents rippled outward, making it nearly impossible to keep one's eyes open.

'Swoosh—'

Amid the chaos, Frank staggered backward.

His steps cracked the ground as he barely managed to stabilize himself, looking visibly disheveled.

"'Dominating Sea,' huh?"

El's tone was cold, his gaze sharp and mocking as he stared down the battered swordsman.

"The name sounds impressive, but the power… it falls a bit short."

Though the attack was formidable, it wasn't on the same level as the legendary techniques that came to El's mind.

Still, it had been strong enough to withstand his 'Hakoku', which was no small feat.

Remaining in his combat stance, El showed no intention of transforming into his hybrid form.

For a swordsman of his caliber, battling someone as skilled as Frank was a rare treat.

For swordsmen, the clash of blades was a primal instinct. And for great swordsmen like El and Frank, every encounter was a chance to test their strength.

"Cutting Force Blade: Gale Slash!"

Frank's face darkened, his eyes cold and focused.

He didn't waste time with words, letting his actions speak instead.

Blue light flickered as his katana, infused with Haki, sliced through the air like a whirlwind.

'Swoosh—'

The atmosphere itself seemed to split apart, the attack's sheer ferocity radiating killing intent.

"Moonlight!"

With a flash of steel, El retaliated.

The massive tip of his weapon moved with overwhelming force.

'Swoosh—'

In an instant, a massive crescent-shaped slash, easily over 100 meters wide, tore through the air to meet Frank's attack.

'BOOM! BOOM!'

The ensuing collision sent shockwaves rippling outward.

As the dust settled, the two warriors locked eyes, their gazes sharp as blades.

Both figures charged forward simultaneously, their killing intent crackling in the air.

Like needle meeting wheat, their blades clashed in a deadly exchange.

'Clang! Clang!'

Their weapons collided, sparks flying as they engaged in a ferocious duel.

Neither held back, their movements precise and ruthless, the sound of metal against metal echoing across the battlefield.

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