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Chapter 120: The Unbreakable Defense
He had taken a solid Light Speed Kick, yet Yuichi had taken zero damage. Even his clothes remained intact.
This situation was unbelievable. Kizaru wasn't just being sarcastic this time; he genuinely felt that Yuichi was far stronger than their intelligence suggested. Facing him in person was a completely different concept from watching him on a screen.
Kizaru was certain he hadn't held back. He had been genuinely worried Yuichi would kill Akainu, so he had exploded with full force. Yet, it was like kicking a mountain.
Yuichi walked toward the three Admirals, his face expressionless but his eyes burning with a terrifying chill. While not flying into a rage, he was certainly not in a good mood.
Kizaru felt the pressure of that gaze.
"Let's do it together," Akainu growled.
Kizaru was surprised. The proud Akainu was actually suggesting a team-up? It was an admission of inferiority.
The three Admirals spread out, surrounding Yuichi from three directions. Yuichi stopped, raising his Zanpakutō slightly. The atmosphere was heavy enough to crush a normal man.
"Three Admirals attacking Yuichi together... it shouldn't be a problem, right?" a Rear Admiral whispered, his voice trembling.
In the distance, Vice Admirals Flying Squirrel (Momonga), Doberman, and Ghost Spider (Onigumo) watched from a rooftop.
"Unknowingly, Mr. Yuichi has become so powerful?" Doberman muttered.
Ghost Spider shook his head. "I fought him earlier. I felt it then—he is stronger than any Admiral. Now, after three World Wars and receiving power from the Otherworld... I fear that even if the three join forces, they might not be his match."
The battle began.
Kizaru moved first. Transforming into a flash of light, he rushed Yuichi in the blink of an eye. He refused to believe his attacks were useless.
"Light Speed Kick!!"
The night sky over Marineford was lit up by the flash. A violent roar followed, sending shockwaves through the plaza.
Suddenly, Kizaru stopped, his leg still extended in the kicking motion. In front of him, Yuichi had simply raised his left hand, blocking the kick with the back of his hand.
Kizaru's face changed instantly. My kick... blocked? And his body didn't even move?
Aokiji and Akainu, preparing to follow up, froze in their tracks. Shock was written all over their faces. The jaws of the surrounding soldiers practically hit the ground.
Admiral Kizaru, the fastest man in the world, had his strongest attack blocked by a casual backhand. And Yuichi hadn't budged an inch.
Has my Reiatsu become this strong? Yuichi thought.
He had merely used Reiatsu reinforced with a little Haki and the passive Tailed Beast Chakra. He hadn't even actively mobilized the heavy artillery yet.
Satisfied, Yuichi grabbed Kizaru's leg with one hand, preventing him from elementalizing away.
"Try my kick too."
Tempest Kick!
A cyan light burst out, infused with Reiatsu and Haki.
Kizaru's eyes widened. He crossed his arms, coating them in Armament Haki, just as Yuichi's leg connected.
Bang!
Kizaru was blasted away, sliding rapidly into the distance.
Seeing Kizaru repelled, Aokiji and Akainu recovered and attacked simultaneously.
Hot magma swept from the front. Biting cold surged from behind.
Boom!!!
Both attacks hit Yuichi at the same time. The colliding forces of magma and ice created a massive explosion of steam and debris, engulfing Yuichi completely.
The Marine soldiers let out a breath of relief. Surely that did it.
Bass~~
A circle of sword light emerged from the center of the explosion, expanding outward at high speed. The air itself was torn apart.
Both Aokiji and Akainu were knocked flying, flipping in the air before skidding to a halt. The lava and ice evaporated instantly.
Yuichi stood there, resting his Zanpakutō on his shoulder, a faint smile on his lips.
"You..." Akainu stared, shocked. "You blocked both attacks... with Haki?"
Yuichi was unharmed. Neither the magma nor the absolute zero cold had affected him.
"With your previous speed, you shouldn't have been able to dodge that counter-slash," Yuichi noted. "It seems the world evolution didn't just increase your strength, but your reflexes as well."
As he spoke, a series of golden beams shot out from behind Akainu. Kizaru had returned.
Pew! Pew! Pew!
Yuichi swayed slightly, his movements minimal but perfect, dodging the laser beams with ease. The lasers exploded in the background, collapsing rows of houses.
Kizaru stepped out from behind Akainu. He wasn't injured, but the sleeves of his suit had been completely shredded by Yuichi's earlier kick.
One against three.
And the three Admirals seemed completely helpless against Yuichi. He was suppressing the highest powers of the Marine Headquarters all by himself.
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