Chapter 157: Taking Yamato Away!!
Outside Onigashima,
on the dark, surging sea—
A small boat slowly approached the island.
"What… kind of monsters are those?!"
Trafalgar Law stood frozen at the bow.
His pupils trembled as he stared at the distant sky.
Lightning exploded across the heavens. Flames surged violently.
Black-red Conqueror's Haki lightning formed a massive cage that completely enveloped Onigashima.
Even the air itself twisted under the overwhelming pressure.
Above Onigashima
Two figures clashed in the sky at lightning speed.
Each collision erupted with energy comparable to a nuclear explosion.
Neither of them even attempted to defend.
Luffy's fists carried black-red Conqueror's Haki and golden flames.
Kaido's kanabo, Hassaikai, crackled with purple thunder and dragon aura.
Every ounce of their power was unleashed without restraint.
BOOM—!!
Luffy smashed a punch into Kaido's face.
At the same time—
Kaido's kanabo slammed directly into Luffy's skull.
The air detonated.
Both were blown backward as blood sprayed into the sky.
Yet neither paused.
In the next second they shot forward like cannonballs and collided again.
The force of their battle could instantly crush any fighter below Admiral level.
They had long since surpassed the realm of "human."
It was like two demon gods fighting to the death.
Every clash shook heaven and earth.
As if the end of the world were approaching.
On the boat, Law's body trembled uncontrollably.
This was the first time he truly felt the absolute terror of the Four Emperors.
Just watching from afar—
His very soul rejected approaching the island.
Onigashima felt like a forbidden zone where survival was impossible.
At that moment—
He finally understood the despair of the prisoners in Udon.
Before such overwhelming power…
Anyone would feel hopeless.
Inside Onigashima, King the Wildfire also watched the battle in the sky.
His expression grew darker with every passing moment.
Never before had he imagined the "invincible Kaido" locked in such a fierce struggle.
Among his generation, Kaido had always stood at the top.
The only ones capable of matching him in pure combat were Akainu, Big Mom, and Douglas Bullet.
Yet now—
Straw Hat Luffy had risen like a comet.
A Seventeen-Year-Old Emperor of the Sea.
Every bottleneck seemed meaningless to him.
His growth was absurd.
And as the battle continued—
King realized something even more terrifying.
Luffy was beginning to gain the upper hand.
Even if his body wasn't as tough as Kaido's—
His overwhelming Haki and strange Devil Fruit abilities gave him combat power that rivaled—perhaps surpassed—Kaido.
King clenched his teeth until they nearly shattered.
A look of determination flashed in his eyes.
He had made a decision.
Even if it meant sacrificing his life.
"Come on, Kaido-sensei!!"
Luffy suddenly reached forward.
His fingers spread like claws—
As if he intended to grab Hassaikai with his bare hands.
"Don't get cocky, brat!!"
Kaido's veins bulged.
His skin turned crimson from the surge of power.
He gripped the kanabo tightly and smashed it toward Luffy's hand.
"Roaring Thunder Bagua!!"
Purple lightning exploded outward like a spiderweb.
The strike was so powerful it seemed capable of tearing space itself apart.
"...Tsk."
Luffy clicked his tongue.
His claw instantly tightened into a fist.
Black-red Conqueror's Haki and golden flames erupted together.
The punch shone with destructive brilliance.
Before the weapons even collided—
The sky above Onigashima split apart.
Suddenly—
A black figure shot upward from the ground.
Flaming wings spread wide—
King's Pteranodon form.
In midair he transformed back into human form.
His massive sword ignited with blazing crimson flames.
With a roar, he slashed toward Luffy's back.
The moment he entered the battlefield—
The surrounding energy nearly crushed him.
Even someone of top commander level risked dying instantly in this clash.
But he didn't care.
He was prepared to give his life—
Just to create one opportunity for Kaido.
King closed his eyes.
Memories flooded his mind.
Kaido saving him from extinction.
Kaido giving him a purpose.
In King's heart—
Kaido was like a father.
Kaido… is my Joy Boy.
He must not lose.
His blade descended like a blazing dragon.
But suddenly—
Another figure rushed upward wrapped in purple lightning.
Yamato.
CLANG—!!
Her kanabo slammed against King's sword.
Sparks exploded.
The shockwave scattered the clouds.
King stared at her in disbelief.
"Young Master Yamato—why are you stopping me?!"
Yamato's crimson eyes burned fiercely.
"How could I let you interfere with my captain?!"
Before King could respond—
Her kanabo descended with thunder.
"Thunder Bagua!!"
The impact blasted King away like he'd been struck by a warship.
He flew across the sky before barely stopping himself with his flaming wings.
"Damn it…"
King hovered in the air, gripping his sword tightly.
He looked down at Yamato.
"Are you truly going to stand against us… Young Master?"
He didn't want to fight her.
She was Kaido's daughter.
Someone he had watched grow up.
But Yamato shook her head firmly.
"King… I've already decided."
"I want to leave."
"I want to see the free world described in Oden's journal with my own eyes!"
Lightning exploded from her kanabo as she charged forward.
King sighed.
"You're not my opponent, Yamato. Wake up!"
Flames engulfed his blade.
"Imperial Flame Dragon!!"
The attack tore through the sky like a meteor.
Yamato met it head-on.
Lightning and fire collided violently.
Shockwaves blasted debris in every direction.
The two figures clashed repeatedly.
Yet gradually—
Yamato led King farther and farther away from the core battlefield.
King understood.
The chance to interfere with Luffy and Kaido was already gone.
In the end—
He followed her away from the main fight.
At the center of the battlefield—
Kaido had seen everything.
His daughter…
Using the techniques he taught her…
To attack his most trusted subordinate.
His fury exploded.
"You brat!!"
"What did you do to my daughter?!"
Kaido's voice shook with rage.
Once before, Oden's journal had brainwashed Yamato.
Now this brat had done something even worse.
They had only just met—
Yet Yamato was already willing to betray her own father.
Kaido couldn't tell which was worse—
His daughter being naive…
Or Luffy's charisma being absurd.
Luffy scratched his cheek awkwardly.
"Don't worry, Kaido-sensei."
"I'll take good care of Yamato."
Giving up Yamato?
Impossible.
A man must keep his promises.
If he said he'd take her away—
He would.
PUFF—!
Kaido spat out blood.
Luffy blinked in confusion.
Why did he get so angry? I was being nice…
A few seconds later—
Kaido's eyes turned blood red.
Lightning exploded around him.
"You bastard…!!"
"You dare have ideas about my daughter?!"
"Thunder Bagua!!"
The kanabo descended again.
Luffy sighed helplessly.
Why are strong people always so moody?
His expression sharpened.
His fist clenched.
A giant crimson cross-shaped star appeared on his knuckles.
The air vibrated violently.
Conqueror's Haki condensed around his fist like solid matter.
Lightning roared.
"Galaxy Impact!!!"
The punch exploded forward.
A golden-red shockwave shot out like a comet colliding with the sun.
It smashed directly into Kaido's kanabo.
The sky collapsed inward.
Storm clouds shattered.
The force was like a collapsing star crushing everything in its path.
"Kaido-sensei…"
"It's over."
BOOOOOOM!!!
The impact forced Kaido's massive body deep into the earth.
His organs shook violently.
Blood burst from his mouth.
His lightning and Haki scattered uncontrollably.
With a painful groan—
He crashed deep underground.
The entire Onigashima shook violently, nearly breaking apart.
As Kaido fell—
A memory echoed in his mind.
God Valley.
The terrifying figure of a Marine hero.
"…Even that move…"
"…you learned it too…?!"
No matter how strong Kaido had become—
He could never forget that attack.
The blow that once made him feel the fear of death.
Monkey D. Garp's technique.
Galaxy Impact.
And now—
That same terrifying power had been unleashed…
By a seventeen-year-old boy.
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