"Boom!"
Like the collision of stars, a dazzling explosion ring gradually expanded in the air, a clash of crimson and gold.
Lightning-like energy.
Whipped the turbulent space.
The two retreating figures simultaneously slammed into the cliff face behind them, creating a hundred-meter spiderweb of cracks on the cliff.
"Again!"
They both simultaneously pushed off the cliff, and massive cracks spread across the mountain. The two transformed into two streaks, one red and one gold, leaving brilliant arcs in the sky amidst the shaking earth.
The streaks collided wildly.
With each encounter, their blades clashed powerfully at least dozens of times.
"Supreme Grade Swords truly are different." The smile on Kevin's lips grew more unrestrained.
It made him even more exhilarated than fighting Akainu.
It wasn't that Red-Haired Shanks was stronger than Akainu at this moment; Akainu should be slightly stronger.
But when fighting Akainu.
Wielding an ordinary blade required a large amount of Armament Haki to prevent the blade from breaking during the battle, which somewhat affected the enjoyment of the fight.
Even so.
After the battle.
That good blade also met its end, full of cracks, unusable.
A suitable famous sword provides a great boost to a swordsman and a strong person.
If weapons weren't important, and only the wielder mattered, then why do all the famous swordsmen in the sea wield famous swords?
It's like saying there's no difference in Devil Fruit abilities, only in the ability users.
Equally ridiculous.
The upper and lower limits are different, so how can there be no difference?
.....
The battle lasted for several hours.
With no sign of ending.
The prestige of both individuals did not diminish; instead, it grew stronger.
"They probably won't be able to determine a winner in a few days. The gap between them is too small, almost non-existent." Jabba's eyesight was sharp; the two were almost perfectly matched in strength.
The difference was minimal.
It would be very difficult to determine a winner.
"It seems like our captain is very excited." The Red Hair Pirates had long been using Observation Haki to observe the battle details; both of them were smiling.
They laughed heartily and freely.
Their attacks became increasingly ruthless.
Both believed the other could block their attacks, so there was no need to hold back.
"Meeting a suitable opponent is certainly exciting. Besides Mihawk, Shanks now has another good opponent," Benn Beckman said, happy for Shanks.
On the high seas.
It's rare to encounter such an opponent.
"Then who will win?" Yasopp and the others were a bit flustered.
They believed in Red-Haired Shanks one hundred percent.
But Kevin's performance was definitely on the same level as Red-Haired Shanks.
Lucky Roux's chicken leg grew cold in his hand; he'd forgotten to eat it, staring wide-eyed at the intense battle, recalling all the intelligence about Kevin: "Kevin hasn't even used his ability yet, and he's still so young."
The rest goes without saying.
The faces of the Red Hair Pirates grew heavy.
The rumors spoke of an invincible defensive ability.
Even Akainu couldn't break through it, watching helplessly as the Sun and Moon Pirates departed.
"That means, for Kevin, the worst outcome of this battle is a draw," Benn Beckman deeply inhaled his cigarette, exhaling a long puff of smoke. "Shanks, he really might lose."
"No way!!!"
It was hard to accept, yet impossible to refute.
"Alright, is winning or losing that important? Regardless of the outcome, this battle will greatly improve both sides," Jabba reprimanded them in the tone of an elder.
On the Tomorrow of the Sun and Moon Pirates.
The women also had similar expressions.
"Then... who will win?" Makino asked with concern.
"It's definitely the Captain."
"There's no other outcome."
The strongest, Gyon Momousagi, whose strength was very close to the two fighters, gazed at the battlefield: "Kevin will not lose, and he certainly won't lose in a long battle."
Whether he could win was uncertain.
Losing was impossible.
Especially since she had clearly experienced Kevin's powerful physique, which had reached a monstrous level.
"Boom!"
Kevin gripped his sword with both hands, and a crescent-shaped sword wave was deflected by Red Hair's sword, landing in a distant cloud, which then dissipated.
Red-Haired Shanks returned a sword strike.
It was also deflected by Kevin.
The sword wave cut across the ground, leaving a smooth crack that extended deep into the forest.
"Ah!"
Ace and Sabo, who had rushed over in a hurry, were terrified.
They stared blankly at the sword wave that swept past them.
"So scary."
"How are there kids here? Are they not afraid of death?" Benn Beckman saw the two kids, Ace and Sabo, quickly disappeared, appeared behind them, grabbed their collars, and swiftly left the battlefield.
"Stay here and don't move. How dare you come here? Aren't you afraid of death?"
Ace and Sabo stared blankly.
They watched the two fighting like idiots.
The turbulent island, the distorted space, the changing climate—these were terrifying scenes they had never witnessed before.
"It's... it's him!!!"
Ace excitedly pointed at the battlefield, his eyes revealing a burning ecstasy, an unconcealed admiration and longing.
"Kid, you admire our boss so much," Lucky Roux wrapped an arm around Ace, a proud smile appearing on his face.
The other crew members were the same.
Their boss's reputation was truly great; they could even meet admirers in the East Blue.
An emotional Ace didn't notice Lucky Roux and the others, excitedly patting Sabo: "Sabo, Sabo, look! I saw Kevin! It's the real Kevin! He's in the East Blue!"
Lucky Roux:....?
He silently withdrew the arm he had placed on Ace's shoulder.
He felt indignant.
That shouldn't be right. Kevin has only been famous for a few months, mostly in the Grand Line. In a remote area like the East Blue, they shouldn't know much about his deeds. In the East Blue, he shouldn't be able to compare with our boss's long-standing reputation.
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