"It is his Devil Fruit ability."
After saying that, Renji shook his head.
He immediately rejected his own conclusion.
"Not just the fruit ability. He has not even used Haki. He is only relying on physical strength."
Although Renji had noticed what was different about Kizaru's fighting style, he still could not understand it.
This was clearly a battle where Kizaru was holding back. No, it was even more than that. He was practically letting them off.
Why would he fight like that?
[You picked up one point of Strength.]
"They really are united."
At this moment, Kizaru glanced around.
Sanji and Luffy had already rushed forward.
Zoro tried to move, but cold sweat immediately appeared on his forehead.
He dropped to one knee.
His injuries had never recovered. Forcing himself to move and using the Nine Sword Style beyond his limits had made his condition even worse.
"Brook!"
Luffy and Sanji attacked Kizaru at the same time.
However, both Sanji's kick and Luffy's punch passed straight through Kizaru's body.
Just as Sentomaru said.
Without Armament Haki, they had absolutely no way to hurt Kizaru.
"Damn it!"
Luffy and Sanji were furious.
But there was nothing they could do.
"Again!"
The two of them immediately prepared to attack once more.
However, Kizaru moved first.
"But when your strength is insufficient, no matter how united you are, you are nothing more than a group of ants."
Kizaru's foot slammed into Luffy's face.
Then he stomped downward.
Luffy's body was driven straight into the ground.
At the same time, Sanji's attack once again passed through Kizaru's body.
"You kid. If you are done playing, you should go home."
"Your family does not want you running around with a group of pirates."
Kizaru glanced at Luffy, confirming he could not stand up, then turned toward Sanji.
Sanji frowned slightly.
Of course he understood what Kizaru meant.
Anger appeared on his face.
"If they really cared about me, I would never have ended up here!"
Flames erupted around Sanji's body.
However, the moment the flames ignited, a sharp pain spread through his entire body.
The intense pain forced him to bend forward.
His attack collapsed instantly.
"Your leg is injured?"
Kizaru looked toward the two destroyed Pacifistas nearby.
Both of them had clear footprints on their bodies.
Seeing that, Kizaru immediately understood.
"People can push themselves."
"But you have to do it within your limits. Understand?"
As he spoke, Kizaru's fist struck Sanji in the stomach.
Sanji's head tilted to the side.
He lost consciousness immediately.
"Run!"
"Run!"
At that moment, Luffy's voice sounded again.
He somehow managed to stand up, swaying unsteadily.
Nami, Chopper, and the others covered their mouths and clenched their teeth.
They were unwilling.
But this was the only option left.
"Luffy, you must survive!"
Someone shouted.
The remaining members of the Straw Hat Pirates who could still move scattered in all directions.
"Trying to run?"
Kizaru looked around.
Then he yawned.
Clearly, he was already getting bored.
"One."
He kicked.
Nami fell.
"I know you."
In the next moment, Kizaru appeared in front of Robin.
"You are quite an important person."
"Before, Crocodile was protecting you, so the Marines could not act."
"But now…"
Robin had just opened her mouth.
Then she collapsed.
Next was Chopper.
Then Usopp.
In less than a minute, the Straw Hat Pirates were completely defeated.
[You picked up a piece of Devil Fruit growth experience.]
[You picked up another piece of Devil Fruit growth experience.]
After picking up two pieces of Devil Fruit growth experience in a row, Renji was extremely pleased.
His gaze moved toward Kizaru again.
"An Admiral is still an Admiral."
"Even while holding back, these rookies cannot deal with him."
Renji spoke casually.
He seemed to have completely forgotten that he himself had only been sailing the seas for a little over a year.
"Kizaru!"
At that moment, a voice rang out.
It immediately caught Kizaru's attention.
Following the voice, he saw Zoro standing up.
Kizaru looked him over carefully, surprise appearing in his eyes.
"You can still stand with that body. That is impressive."
"That does not matter."
Zoro sheathed two of his swords.
Holding the Sandai Kitetsu, he pointed it toward Kizaru.
"Let us make a bet."
"If I manage to injure you, you let my companions go. How about it?"
Kizaru looked completely uninterested.
His body flickered.
He appeared in front of Zoro.
With just one finger, he tapped Zoro's abdomen.
"Gah!"
The intense pain surged through Zoro's body again.
But he still did not fall.
"Are you scared?"
Kizaru smiled slightly.
"What a childish provocation."
"Did you really expect me to fall for it?"
Zoro was about to answer.
But Kizaru's kick had already slammed into his stomach.
The new injury pushed Zoro's body past its limit.
He collapsed to the ground.
"Unfortunately, I will not."
Kizaru stepped onto Zoro's chest.
Then he raised one foot.
Golden light gathered.
"To show you my respect."
"The first person from the Straw Hat Pirates to die will be you."
As he spoke, the Glint Glint Fruit activated.
This was the first time Kizaru had used his fruit ability against a Straw Hat member.
[You picked up a piece of Devil Fruit growth experience.]
"Tsk."
"Sometimes it is really hard not to think the wrong way."
"Is this not basically acting?"
Renji shook his head while watching from the side.
He was not worried about Zoro dying.
Because Zoro would not die.
Clang.
Kizaru's foot came down.
And this time he truly did not hold back.
But Zoro did not die.
A broadsword blocked the attack.
"Kizaru. Long time no see."
"Oh my."
Kizaru looked at the man who stopped his attack and showed an exaggerated expression of surprise.
"I heard you were in the Sabaody Archipelago."
"I did not expect the rumor to be true."
The man standing before Kizaru was none other than the Dark King, Rayleigh.
The former vice captain of the Pirate King Roger.
"Hahaha."
Rayleigh laughed loudly.
He did not believe the Marines were unaware he was on Sabaody.
They simply chose not to provoke him.
After all, he had no intention of opposing the World Government.
"Well," Rayleigh said with a smile.
"Now you know."
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