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Rocks' words had barely left his mouth when a terrifying aura exploded from his body.
Gripping his blade tightly, he launched an even faster, more violent, and murderous assault on Ayr.
In the face of this overwhelming attack, Ayr remained composed.
No matter how fierce or astonishing Rocks' strikes became, Ayr could counter them.
Throughout their clash, Ayr continuously found openings in Rocks' offense, exploiting them to strike back.
The intensity of their battle quickly escalated to a fever pitch.
Buildings within a radius of several kilometers were completely obliterated by the sheer force of their blows.
There was no denying that Rocks' power was still monstrous.
However, due to the unique nature of Ayr's master's Outsider Rinne Tensei Techniqueâakin to the Impure World Reincarnation combined with Rinnegan masteryâthe resurrected possess strength surpassing their original peak.
Which meant that Rocks, as terrifying as he was in life, had now become even more formidable.
But still...
Ayr was stronger.
Ayr fought with only his swordsmanship, Haki, and physical prowessâwithout employing any other abilities, not even a trace of the Ten Tails' power.
Yet, even with such a self-imposed limitation, Ayr remained evenly matched, if not superior, in this titanic clash.
Their ferocity was unmatched.
In mere minutes, the shockwaves of their confrontation claimed the lives of many Marines stationed at the base.
Despite the mounting casualties, none of the AdmiralsâKizaru, Momousagi, or Tea Dolphinâdared to intervene.
With their current strength, it wasn't just a matter of being unable to stop the fight...
They weren't even qualified to approach.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Each collision between the two shook the heavens and split the earth.
Every time their weapons clashed at full power, the ground caved in over ten meters deep from the impact.
Eventually, Ayr, using his vast combat experience, spotted a flaw in Rocks' stance.
Without hesitation, he parried a strike and instantly countered, slashing at Rocks' chest.
Shhh!!
A burst of black sword energy ripped through the air, sending Rocks flying dozens of meters backward.
A hideous gash opened across his chest, blood seeping from the wound.
Kizaru and the others looked on, visibly shaken.
"Rocks... was injured!" Tea Dolphin gasped, pupils narrowing.
"This monster Ayr... he's even more terrifying than Rocks, the apex overlord of the old era!" Momousagi added, stunned.
Rocks, once the captain not only of Ayr but of future legends like Whitebeard, Kaido, and Big Mom, had ruled the seas with an iron will.
His fall during the fabled God Valley Incident reshaped the pirate world.
Many pirates took to the seas after his defeat, inspired or emboldened by his absence.
Such was the legend of Rocks D. Xebecâengraved in the annals of history.
And now, that very legend had been wounded by Ayr.
Ayr's power was beyond imagination. It was no longer just strengthâit was dominance.
"Instead of just being amazed at their strength... shouldn't we consider running?" Huo Shaoyun asked nervously.
"Run?" Kizaru replied bitterly. "Now that we're in their line of sight, it's too late. If they decide to kill us, no one here escapes."
He remembered all too well the sheer force Ayr had displayed in Mariejoisâa power that haunted him.
Although Ayr and Rocks were locked in combat, Kizaru knew one thing for certain.
If either chose to eliminate them, none of the top combatants present could survive.
At the center of the battlefield, Rocks glanced at the bleeding wound on his chestâneither furious nor startled.
Instead, a faint grin curved on his lips.
"Your strength doesn't disappoint, Ayr. I expected as much. If you dared to bring me back, it meant you were confident you had surpassed me."
Although Ayr had once served as a member of his crew, Rocks never treated him poorly.
But that alone wasn't enough reason for Ayr to go so far as to resurrect him.
Everyone knew of Rocks' boundless ambitionâhis goal was world domination.
If Ayr brought back such a dangerous man, he had to believe he could control him.
Control could mean manipulationâor overwhelming strength.
After his resurrection, Rocks had used Observation Haki to examine himself.
He found no spiritual bindings, no seals, and no signs of mental manipulation.
His consciousness remained entirely intact.
Which left only one explanation:
Ayr possessed the power to dominate even him.
And now, in the heart of battle, that reality was confirmed.
"If it were anyone else who got slashed like that, they'd be lying dead." Ayr spoke calmly. "Your physique is more exceptional than I anticipated, Rocks."
His blade had been imbued with refined swordsmanship and advanced Haki.
Yet the strike had only cut skin and drawn bloodâit hadn't broken bone.
Ayr realized then: the Outsider Rinne Tensei didn't just enhance strengthâit also fortified the body beyond human limits.
"Hahaha... You might be stronger, Ayr," Rocks bellowed, "but that alone isn't enough to control me!"
"If this is all you've got, then prepare yourself... In the future, I will be the one contending with you for dominion over the world!"
Despite having been revived by Ayr and despite suffering a wound, Rocks' pride remained unshaken.
He was still the tyrant of the old world.
Even if Ayr's power eclipsed his slightly, he wouldn't yield.
To Rocks, a true ruler doesn't bow to the strong.
He bows only to an unquestionably invincible force.
Ayr's strengthâwhile immenseâhad not yet made him feel fear.
Until then, even in defeat...
Rocks would never surrender.
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