Between Two Worlds: Nen and Haki

Boom!!!

A massive impact generated a violent roar.

While Zane was dealing with Monet,

Manlong had already taken the lead in engaging the enemy.

"Who is it?"

Pica, who had been focused on the sea outside the harbor waiting for the New Riding the Wind and Waves, was suddenly drawn to a figure flying in at high speed.

Just as he was reeling from the shock, a massive impact struck him head-on.

"Repulsion: Heavy Repulsion Cannon!"

Manlong, soaring through the air, sensed the presence within the mountain using Observation Haki and threw a punch, firing a shockwave cannon condensed from high-pressure repulsive force.

In an instant,

the mountain inhabited by Pica's consciousness felt as if it were being bombarded by heavy artillery.

Amidst the radiating waves of air, countless fragments of stone went flying.

A massive crater had appeared on the mountainside.

An enemy?

You're looking for death!

Pica was, after all, the second strongest combatant of the Donquixote Pirates.

Although he suffered some shock from the surprise attack, he reacted immediately by shifting his consciousness within the mountain, avoiding any major damage.

In his fury, the forests on both sides of the mountain bulged rapidly, transforming into two colossal rock arms like pillars supporting the sky.

The palms clapped together.

The rock palms, like two massive walls, slammed toward Manlong as he descended from the sky.

"Repulsion: Sky-Shaker!"

Repulsive force erupted from around his body; as it burst outward, it also provided him with powerful propulsion.

He dove down rapidly, not only dodging the clap of the giant palms but also plunging toward the ground below.

"Repulsion: Arabesque Tile True Punch!"

A flash of crimson crossed his eyes.

Manlong used Observation Haki to quickly pinpoint the location of Pica's consciousness.

Carrying the momentum of his dive, Manlong slammed a fist into the ground.

Boom!!!

An even more violent roar erupted.

A spreading shockwave swept in all directions along the ground, causing the earth to ripple like ocean waves until it violently exploded into a spectacular, massive crater.

'What fast movement. This guy's Observation Haki isn't weak.'

Inside the massive crater, Manlong pulled his right arm out of the deep soil and rock.

Pushing his Observation Haki to its limit, he quickly searched for the enemy's presence.

Crimson flashed.

He immediately sprang from the ground, leaping away to one side.

"Charlestone!"

Just as Manlong left, countless giant, sharp stone pillars suddenly spiked out from within the crater.

This sight proved that if Manlong hadn't perceived it in time, he would have been subjected to a fierce assault from those sharp stone pillars.

"Stone Bite!"

In the direction Manlong was leaping, the ground changed again as a giant rock head rose as if lifting its chin, opening its massive maw to bite down hard on the flying Manlong.

It swallowed him in one gulp.

Manlong disappeared into the rock head's mouth.

The next second,

Boom!!!

A violent impact erupted from inside the rock head, blowing the entire structure into pieces.

Amidst the dancing air currents, Manlong charged out forcefully and landed back on the ground.

He looked around calmly, not rushing to strike again, but standing still, ready to adapt to whatever came next.

Sure enough.

Compared to Manlong, Pica was even more eager to eliminate his foe.

Because he had already recognized Manlong.

In the Hunting Team, Zane was naturally the most famous.

Next in line, just like his bounty amount, was Manlong in second place.

Coming to seek revenge on Zane, how could Pica and the others not understand the personnel situation of the Hunting Team?

The ground shook.

The mountain that Manlong had punched a hole into earlier seemed to have come to life.

The surrounding earth converged frantically toward it; at the same time, the mountain rose layer by layer until it condensed into a colossal rock giant hundreds of meters tall.

'Can this guy's ability reach this level?'

Despite being prepared, Manlong's eyes filled with shock at such a terrifying size.

With a stone structure, the larger the size, the heavier the weight would undoubtedly be.

Judging by the rock giant Pica had condensed, even without contact, Manlong could tell that the force it would generate once in motion would be absolutely terrifying.

"Repulsion: Spear Wave!"

Moisture in the air gathered, merging with the power of repulsion.

After a brief moment of shock, Manlong decisively struck first, firing a swift water bullet impact toward the rock giant with a palm strike.

Boom!!!

Whether it was because its massive size made it sluggish or because it simply disdained dodging,

the water bullet impact accurately hit the rock giant's head.

Amidst the violent explosion, a crater appeared.

But given the scale of the rock giant's head, this crater was insignificant and was quickly filled and restored by a continuous flow of rock.

"You fishman from the Three-Eye Pirates, I will crush you into pulp with my own hands!"

His consciousness merged into the rock giant, Pica looked down at Manlong below and opened his mouth, letting out a sharp, angry voice.

"Eh?!"

Manlong looked at the rock giant in astonishment.

What was up with this guy? How could his voice be so... unique?

As a man of few words, he generally wouldn't make fun of his enemies.

So, even though the other party's voice was a bit funny, Manlong respectfully marked a 'unique' symbol in his mind.

Air currents surged.

While Manlong was reeling from Pica's shrill voice, Pica had already launched his offensive.

A single palm pressed down.

The sun-blotting giant palm erupted with terrifying power. Everywhere it passed, layers of air currents spread from the palm, its momentum as grand as a falling meteor.

He focused his gaze.

As the attack approached, Manlong instantly cleared all stray thoughts, staring solemnly at the descending giant palm.

His legs bent.

Manlong lowered his body.

"Repulsion: Sky-Shaker!!"

A violent shockwave erupted from his feet.

In a single launch, Manlong instantly shot through the air; under his staggering explosive power, he even left a sonic boom ring behind.

One falling, one rising!

Repulsive impacts erupted continuously, making Manlong faster and faster until he met the descending giant rock palm.

There was no dodging, only the most direct head-on clash.

"Repulsion: Buraikan!"

A sphere of heavy water condensed in his palm, merged with the power of repulsion.

When the two sides met, Manlong threw a devastating blow.

Boom!!!

Amidst the massive roar, the back of the sun-blotting rock palm first bulged and then exploded, pierced through by a large hole.

A terrifying impact raged.

With the appearance of the hole, the rock palm not only came to a halt but also rapidly sprouted dense cracks until it collapsed into a sky full of gravel.

He pierced straight through.

Manlong appeared in the air in front of the rock giant.

Observation Haki locked on.

Without hesitation, he brought his palms together, his left hand gripping his right wrist, his right palm held vertically toward the rock giant ahead.

'Boss, I won't let you down. I've already mastered what you taught me.'

"Repulsion: Bowhead Whale's Wrath!"

Boom!!!

White light bloomed, and a violent impact erupted from Manlong's right palm, transforming into a roaring, leaping giant bowhead whale.

The air currents danced wildly.

The massive bowhead whale slammed into the rock giant's chest. Instantly, amidst an earth-shaking roar, the giant's entire chest exploded apart.