In that split second
Even though Tsuneo's Conqueror's Haki was at the highest possible level, he had only unlocked one percent of it.
But at this moment, Tsuneo didn't care anymore.
Because…
One percent or not
this was still top-tier Conqueror's Haki.
Maybe it wouldn't be enough to knock out the Marine rising star Colonel Morgan…
but it was definitely enough to wipe out this group of small fry soldiers.
"Conqueror's Haki!"
This was the first time Tsuneo actively unleashed his supreme Haki.
High-profile enough for you?
With just one lift of his gaze, one glare—
an invisible, overwhelming wave of killing intent exploded outward like a storm.
And the next second
As expected
The hundreds of Marine soldiers surrounding them three layers in, three layers out all collapsed in perfect unison, as if choreographed.
Even Colonel Morgan himself dropped to one knee,
drenched in cold sweat.
Holy shit!
This was only one percent unlocked.
If he reached two percent, three percent… or even one hundred percent
Tsuneo couldn't even imagine it.
Wouldn't it be enough to shake the earth, tear the heavens, and destroy the world?
He finally understood why unlocking even a single percent after clashing with Red-Haired Shanks' peak-level Haki had been such a huge jump.
Because…
even one percent was already absurd beyond reason!
At that moment
It went without saying
The superpowerhouses behind Tsuneo, the Akatsuki crew, were utterly floored.
Every one of them was stunned speechless.
[Vice-Captain]Pain (Nagato):
"Just by sheer presence alone… he took down a hundred men instantly.
Captain… you truly are a godlike being.
I am ashamed of my own inadequacy."
[Chief Strategist]Uchiha Itachi:
"Every ability has a weakness… except our captain's.
First the Divine Speech—now this unmatched Haki.
No technique can counter him."
[Lifeguard]Kisame Hoshigaki:
"Good thing he's our captain.
If we were his enemies… we'd be kneeling too."
[Intern]Tobi:
"Ehehe~ You think numbers matter?
In front of our captain, it doesn't matter how many you bring!"
[Scientist]Orochimaru:
"How pathetic.
Our captain barely flexed a finger
and you're all already kneeling?"
"…Barely flexed a finger?"
Suddenly
still kneeling, Colonel Morgan clenched his jaw and swung his axe down
STRAIGHT INTO HIS OWN LEFT HAND.
Using pure pain to jolt himself awake.
What a madman.
"Heh… if that's the case, then let's see if your so-called captain is really that strong!"
Colonel Morgan growled, dragging his blood-soaked body forward step by step, eyes burning with defiance.
Holy shit
He was really charging in?!
Then again
this guy had even tried sneaking up on Garp once.
What wouldn't he dare to do?
Normally, when Tsuneo released his Conqueror's Haki, those who collapsed would collapse…
and those who somehow endured would still be terrified senseless.
Even the Akatsuki
who weren't his targets
were shaken.
But
Who would've thought there actually existed someone in this world…
Someone reckless.
Someone fearless.
Someone who didn't give a damn about logic.
Someone who insisted on clashing head-on
Like this Colonel Morgan…
who just had to challenge Tsuneo's "true strength."
True strength?
Tsuneo had no damn true strength!
If Morgan actually rushed into his face and chopped him down
wouldn't that be the most embarrassing moment of his life?
Instantly,
the atmosphere turned extremely awkward.
His Akatsuki crew had many strengths
except a few…
who tended to shoot their mouths off.
Orochimaru.
Yes. YOU.
Everyone else was praising him:
"Heavenly,"
"Unmatched,"
"Without weakness,"
"A god among men."
Every word made Tsuneo's heart blossom with pride.
And then Orochimaru
had to open his mouth and say:
"Our captain hasn't even started trying, and you're already kneeling?"
WHO SAYS THAT?!
Of course the man rushed in!
Now, thanks to one sentence from Orochimaru,
the guy had charged all the way up to the captain himself!
The captain
the godlike being
could he retreat?
And Orochimaru had the nerve to smile?!
Tsuneo internally wanted to strangle him.
This damn scientist…
loved stirring chaos.
Immediately
Tsuneo panicked inside,
but on the outside he had to remain calm, aloof, godlike—
like none of this even mattered.
"Hmph. Colonel Morgan, you think someone like you is qualified to witness my true strength?
Hey—someone step forward."
With a casual wave of his hand, Tsuneo turned away with perfect timing
and yes, he was totally retreating.
But would the Akatsuki believe that?
Of course not.
In their eyes, it made total sense.
How could a lowly brute like Morgan be worthy of witnessing their divine captain's power?
Even they had never seen it!
Sometimes, Tsuneo truly believed he was a genius.
No matter how awkward the situation,
he always found a perfect way to resolve it.
"Captain,"
a voice chimed in,
"for something so small, it wouldn't be appropriate for the seniors to step in.
Looks like this one is mine."
At that moment
Tobi stepped forward on his own initiative.
He knew the big names didn't want to dirty their hands on such a small matter.
And as an intern
this was his chance.
But Tobi…
Was he an ordinary intern?
Hahahaha