Chapter 197: A Toast Before the Storm
"Come on!"
The red-haired man's eyes narrowed slightly. Without hesitation, he stepped forward and leapt into the air, his fist clenched and coated with Armament Haki.
There was no holding back. His punch exploded with power.
Boom!
When Mio and the red-haired man clashed midair, a terrifying burst of energy erupted. Both ships quaked violently as shockwaves rippled across the sea in every direction.
Their fists met in the sky—a battle of sheer strength and Armament Haki.
Mio's expression remained calm as his power surged once more, forcing the red-haired man back. Landing lightly on the deck, Mio looked up.
"As expected of someone who sailed with Roger. He's quite strong," Mio said evenly. Just one punch was enough to gauge the red-haired man's strength.
Very strong—on par with himself. That was Mio's initial impression.
If Mio hadn't cultivated Hei'e, he might have been slightly weaker. But thanks to that training, his power had grown to match Red Hair's.
In terms of physical capability alone, Mio was only slightly below the Four Emperors. But his stamina recovery, rapid and nearly limitless, made up for the difference.