Between Two Worlds: Nen and Haki

However, as Gion and her two companions boarded the battleship, even though Zane had not issued an order, the elites of the Hunting Team gathered with a tacit understanding.

The attitude of the two World Government officials was far too blatant.

Unless one was a fool, anyone could see the arrogance radiating from these two men.

If his subordinates showed no reaction while their captain was being slighted, then it would only prove that Zane's leadership was severely lacking.

Likewise.

Before Zane gave the command, the elites of the Hunting Team, while radiating intense killing intent, exercised restraint and did not take direct action.

"You, take your people and leave. These two stay," Zane said, pointing casually at the two World Government officials with a faint smile toward Gion.

Despite the smile on his face, the coldness in Zane's eyes was enough to prove his resolve.

What a joke.

Even if these two officials had shown proper respect, he would never become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

The World Government harbored ulterior motives; the so-called Seven Warlords of the Sea were nothing more than chamber pots they kept around. Why would he ever bother?

Furthermore, the Three-Eye Tribe was nearly extinct, and a large part of that 'contribution' came from the Celestial Dragons.

If he were to agree, he was afraid his ancestors would come looking for him in the middle of the night.

"Impossible!" Gion refused Zane's demand without hesitation, decisively drawing her sword, Konpira.

The blade glinted with a cold, sharp light.

Although Gion was very dissatisfied with the two World Government officials taking matters into their own hands, she would never go as far as handing them over to a pirate.

Otherwise, if word got out, it wouldn't just be her reputation at stake, but the face of the entire Marines.

"Impossible?" Uncrossing his legs, Zane slowly stood up from the golden throne.

"If you won't hand them over, then stay here together!" Zane's eyes narrowed as he glared at Gion with an imposing air.

BOOM!!!

Conqueror's Haki erupted violently, targeting not only Gion but also sweeping across the Marine warship anchored nearby.

Thud... thud...

An endless series of collapses echoed from the Marine warship as people hit the floor.

As his strength continued to rise, Zane's spirit soared accordingly.

This made his current Conqueror's Haki incredibly formidable.

Under the pressure that was nearly tangible, although the people Gion brought were all elites, those below the rank of commissioned officers simply couldn't resist Zane's Conqueror's Haki and all fell unconscious.

[LET'S DUEL!]

Gion, also under the pressure of the Conqueror's Haki, felt her breath hitch.

But before she could recover, she had already vanished from the deck along with Zane.

"Go!!"

Almost at the same time.

Having seen Zane disappear with an enemy many times before, Manlong stepped forward decisively. He crossed the deck and leapt onto the nearby warship.

"Take these two into custody!"

Baby 5 also issued an order immediately upon reacting.

Without hesitation, the Hunting Team elites seized the two terrified World Government officials. Most of the members followed closely behind Manlong, boarding the Marine warship together.

Inside the Equality Space.

BOOM!!!

A brilliant slash tore through the void, but it was steadily blocked by a Space Door in its path.

'As expected of an Admiral Candidate; her reactions and actions are decisive.'

Looking through the semi-transparent Space Door at Gion, who had instantly reacted upon entering the Equality Space by slashing a shockwave toward him, Zane's eyes flickered as he immediately transformed into a bolt of lightning.

Once [LET'S DUEL!] was activated, it became a life-and-death struggle.

The fact that Zane chose to use his Nen ability was enough to prove his stance.

Just like the message he had previously sent to the Marines.

He would not take the initiative to be enemies with the Marines, but if the other party insisted on being his enemy, then he would not show any mercy.

Crackle!

Lightning flashed.

Gion, her eyes flashing crimson, suddenly looked up and swung her blade upward.

BOOM!!!

A fist rotating like a drill collided with the blade from a distance.

Armament Haki emission.

It wasn't just Zane.

As an Admiral Candidate, Gion was not only a Great Swordsman but also equally skilled in Haki, demonstrating the application of flowing Armament Haki.

Although the fist and the blade appeared to be some distance apart, they were actually engaged in a fierce clash.

Amidst the deafening roar, a powerful shockwave surged from the gap between them, stirring the surrounding void into layers of air currents.

Crack!

Under the intense pressure.

The ground beneath Gion's feet cracked and collapsed, forming a pit.

'So heavy!!'

This was the sensation Gion felt through her blade.

During the collision, the downward-pressing force caused her legs to bend uncontrollably, her face showing alarm and anger.

'What a sharp strike.'

This was the sensation Zane felt from his fist.

In that brief moment of contact.

The Armament Haki emanating from his fist was not only countered by the opponent's Haki but was also being torn apart by a sharp slash.

His Armament Haki was almost immediately sliced open, and the sharp slash was about to reach his fist.

His eyes turned sharp.

BOOM!!!

Dual energies synchronized.

Surging Nen aura erupted, perfectly coordinating with the Armament Haki that was about to be completely torn apart.

The approaching slash was forcefully pushed back, and the power of the punch surged even further.

'This guy...'

Her slash was blocked and even pressed back; Gion's expression changed instantly.

Crackle!!

Violent lightning bloomed.

Zane gave his opponent no chance at all.

The addition of Nen aura was only the beginning; he immediately integrated the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

While Gion was struggling to resist.

Violent lightning arced from Zane's fist, which instantaneously increased the power of his punch further.

Danger!

The moment the lightning bloomed, a strong sense of crisis welled up in her heart.

Gion, who had originally intended to keep resisting, quickly changed the angle of her blade. Using the pressure from above, she swiftly dodged to the side.

BOOM!!!

The lightning fist, no longer obstructed, slammed heavily into the earth.

Amidst the massive roar and tremors, the ground shattered and collapsed, forming a huge, deep pit.

Lightning flickered.

Just as Gion retreated rapidly to a distance to avoid the intense shockwave from the ground's collapse, Zane, transformed into lightning, arrived behind her in an instant.

Lightning Kick!

His right leg, wreathed in lightning, whipped out in a kick aimed straight for her head.

She crouched to dodge.

Just as she had caught Zane's attack from above earlier.

Her Observation Haki was extremely exceptional.

Detecting the attack from behind immediately, she swiftly avoided the kick. At the same time, she gripped her sword with both hands and, spinning around, slashed fiercely at Zane's neck.

The sharp blade passed through Zane's neck.

However, electricity sparked at the cut.

Insightful through Observation Haki, Zane had avoided the slash by actively using elementalization.

Right after the blade passed through, the separated head and body reconnected instantly.

Rumble: Aggressive as Fire!

Lightning and fire coiled together.

Both of Zane's fists turned into afterimages as they spun at high speed, pouring down on the opponent like a torrential storm.