"Heh!"
Shirogai's sarcastic laughter cut through the chaos, his afterimage dissolving in an instant.
Bullet's palm strike missed entirely, replaced by a sudden, swift kick infused with deep black Armament Haki, slamming into his chest with unrelenting force.
A disdainful sneer followed.
"The so-called strongest… nothing more than a plaything in my hands."
Boom! Bang!
Bullet collided with the ground, sending deep craters across the stone floor before smashing into a nearby cage with a deafening crash.
Rumble…
The impact reverberated through the cell, bending iron bars and splintering stone in an explosion of sheer force.
"Ahhh! Where are Impel Down's damn jailers?! Someone handle this! Is there no law left?!"
The blast rattled the prisoners, leaving them trembling in fear, terrified of being caught in the crossfire of these two unstoppable powers.
Shirogai lightly dusted off his raised foot, scanning the debris and Bullet with a cold, amused gaze.
"All this for the pursuit of being the strongest in the world?"
His tone was playful, almost mocking.
"Such a boring obsession… no wonder it landed you in prison."
His words stirred unease and irritation among the other Level Six prisoners.
Being the strongest had been their lifelong dream—a sacred pursuit, not to be dismissed by anyone.
Bullet slowly rose from the ground, grinning, his monstrous frame radiating menace.
"Not bad, kid. You do have the presence of a New Emperor."
Shirogai tilted his head, his smile calm yet sharp.
"The so-called presence of an Emperor… does that mean this?"
Boom!
His Conqueror's Haki, dark and malevolent, erupted like a world-destroying storm, filling Infinite Hell with its oppressive aura.
Danger!
Even the mightiest, like Magellan, would feel its weight.
Danger!
Shiryu, a seasoned swordsman with unmatched bloodlust, felt the chill of fear.
Danger!
Even a Devil Fruit user like Blackbeard Teach would recognize the peril in Shirogai's presence.
"What… what is this terrifying aura…"
The weaker prisoners, unable to withstand the intensity, foamed at the mouth and collapsed unconscious.
Boom!
Bullet retaliated, sending out his own Conqueror's Haki, wild and violent, clashing against Shirogai's aura.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The collision of their Haki sparked like lightning, entangling and resisting each other, shaking the very foundations of Infinite Hell.
Thud! Thud!
Prisoners fell one by one under the oppressive force of the clashing Emperors' Haki.
Crack!
"Kid… I'm starting to respect you!"
Bullet gritted his teeth, his hands glowing with a deep purple light. Weapons and iron debris from the surroundings merged into his form, enhancing his attacks.
"But this… is far from enough! Far from enough!"
"Haoshoku… the bearing of a king, one in a million."
Shirogai stood still, observing Bullet as he advanced, his presence calm yet infinitely dangerous.
"In this world… Haki is the ultimate unfair advantage."
He glanced at the prisoners, their eyes wide with awe and fear.
"Watching isn't enough, right? Why don't you all try next?"
His gaze sharpened, his smile turning cruel.
"Come and see if I, a rookie pirate who disdains the title of the strongest, am truly unworthy of your lifelong pursuit!"
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Figures were released from their cages by Shirogai's swift hands:
Baroric Redfield, the Red Earl
Byrnndi World, the World Destroyer
Catarina Devon, the Crescent Moon Hunter
Avalo Pizarro
…And several others, all powerful prisoners of Level Six.
The moment they stepped out, many were stunned.
Some instinctively tried to flee.
"Die!"
The moment they moved, Shirogai's killing intent locked onto them. Any escape would be fatal.
"You don't want me to leave? Fine… then I'll kill first, leave later."
Under that naked threat, even the strongest among them felt fear, their survival instincts kicking in.
"Kill!"
Without a word, the prisoners reached a silent consensus, unleashing their strongest attacks simultaneously:
Red Earl Baroric: Devil Form: Death-Breaking Fist
Avalo Pizarro: Finger Sword: Myriad Souls Rest
Catarina Devon: Nine-Tailed Fox: Enchanting Sword
Island-Island Fruit Users: Prison Meow Meow Punch
Drunken Masters: Explosive Flame
Multiplier Users: Hundredfold Punch Power
…All converged on Shirogai's position.
Boom!
Explosions and energy clashes filled the air. Attacks overlapped chaotically. Flashing and colliding, some attackers narrowly avoided harm, while weaker ones injured themselves.
Avalo Pizarro, raised a giant fist formed from his Island-Island Fruit. He smashed toward Shirogai, only to have others' attacks interfere, damaging his own arm.
"Tch… weaklings."
Bullet sneered, watching Avalo Pizarro bleed.
"Arrogant Emperor, you actually thought I couldn't take you alone? And you brought this trash to help?"
A faint crimson flicker shone in the shadows.
Baroric Redfield hesitated, a twinge of unease creeping into his expression.
Why couldn't he read this man's thoughts?
"Hehe… everyone."
Shirogai's voice rang from within the dissipating explosion.
As the smoke cleared, he stood unharmed, smiling faintly at the astonished prisoners.
"You expected to hurt me?"
He shook his head, as if disappointed.
"You disappoint me… none of you can even break my defense."
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