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"Ka-ka-ka-ka!"
"So, you want to see Haki in action? We'll show you!"
Dorry, wielding a giant sword over ten meters long, and Brogy, holding a giant axe weighing several dozen tons, officially launched their attack on Caelan.
At first glance, the giants' weapons didn't seem particularly special aside from their enormous size.
However, Caelan, with his B-rank [Mind's Eye (Fake)], could sense the existence of something extraordinary.
In Caelan's perception, both weapons were enveloped by invisible yet tangible auras.
"So this is Haki?"
Caelan smiled. Just as he expected, both giants were users of Haki.
Though they had not reached the advanced level of Hardening, they could still imbue their weapons with Armament Haki at the base level.
It was the same kind of technique used by the warriors of Amazon Lily.
Caelan drew the greatsword strapped behind his back and engaged the two giants head-on.
Brogy's massive axe was the first to swing down, aiming straight for Caelan's head.
Caelan leapt into the air and kicked the axe aside mid-swing.
Brogy's axe struck the ground off-target, leaving behind a pit more than ten meters deep.
Seeing Brogy's attack so easily deflected, Dorry's excitement surged.
Dorry roared, raising his greatsword high and swinging it toward Caelan.
Though the blade was not sharp and over ten centimeters thick, with the power of a giant, this swing could easily smash a person into pulp.
Caelan met the blow head-on, swinging his sword to clash against Dorry's.
Relying solely on his immense strength, Caelan actually chipped Dorry's greatsword, leaving a visible crack along its edge.
The two giants attacked one after the other, sometimes striking together, and each attack was a deadly blow filled with overwhelming force.
Caelan was completely absorbed in the fight. He would evade one giant's attack, only to immediately counter the other.
In the midst of these fierce clashes, Caelan carefully observed the flow and nature of their Haki, sensing its form and power.
The intense battle continued for over two hours, with the three of them still going strong, though the surrounding landscape had already been devastated.
At that moment, Caelan seemed to grasp something deep within his heart. His Haki was on the verge of erupting.
He was just one step away. He needed one final push.
"Dorry, Brogy, your weapons are about to break."
"Use your strongest attack to decide this fight!"
Caelan blocked the giant axe and sword once again, shouting at the two excited giants.
"It's been a hundred years. Our weapons are nearing their limits too."
The two giants looked at their weapons. Cracks had spread across their surfaces, and they were clearly on the verge of breaking.
After fighting each other for a century, and now clashing fiercely with Caelan, even the solid craftsmanship of Elbaf's weapons could not endure.
"Dorry, do you feel it? His strength is even more terrifying than ours. It feels endless."
"If this keeps up, we won't be able to defeat him."
Brogy turned to Dorry with a grin.
"You're right. Our only chance now is to use that technique and finish this with one blow."
Dorry laughed loudly in response.
If they continued the fight like this, defeat was inevitable. Only by unleashing their strongest attack could they hope to take Caelan down.
"Hey, Caelan boy, be careful."
"If you can't withstand this move, you will die."
Dorry and Brogy warned him seriously.
"Roar! x2"
The two giants shouted together, gathering all of their strength.
Their already terrifying aura surged to an even greater level.
A green aura wrapped around Dorry, while a red aura surrounded Brogy. The two auras intertwined, amplifying one another.
The Blue Ogre Dorry and the Red Ogre Brogy were now fighting at full power.
"So this is the strongest martial art of Elbaf, the Hakoku Sovereignty."
Caelan could feel the terrifying power rushing toward him, and the fighting spirit within his body ignited, making him even more excited.
"Good. I'll take this seriously as well."
Caelan steadied himself, shifting from a one-handed grip to holding his sword with both hands.
"Hoo… Ha!"
An intense aura burst forth from Caelan, causing ripples through the air.
He focused all of his will into the sword he held, channeling every ounce of his strength into this strike.
The sharp sword energy soared into the sky, tearing apart the earth, rocks, and shattered wood around him.
"A swordsman at this level? What an incredible warrior."
Dorry and Brogy felt the sword energy prickling against their skin and couldn't help but be impressed.
This level of swordsmanship was not far from that of a true master swordsman.
"Come on, Dorry, we can't let him underestimate us!"
"Understood, Brogy!"
With perfect coordination, Dorry and Brogy raised their greatsword and axe high into the air.
The veins on their arms bulged as they poured every ounce of their strength into this final attack.
The next moment, the greatsword and axe crossed together, merging their green and red auras into one.
"This is Elbaf's strongest technique!"
"Hakoku Sovereignty!"
A devastating shockwave surged forth, erupting like a volcano.
The instant the attack was unleashed, their weapons shattered simultaneously.
Caelan, having gathered his strength for so long, finally released all the power and will within him.
At that moment, black madness swirled around him, making him appear like a devil emerging from the depths of hell.
"Hah!"
In the next instant, all of that immense power condensed into the giant sword in Caelan's hands.
A dark slash flew from his blade, colliding head-on with the massive shockwave.
Boom!!!
With a deafening roar, a towering mushroom cloud exploded into the sky, shaking the entire island.
As the explosion's aftermath faded away, the figures of the two giants and Caelan reappeared.
Caelan stood firm, sword in hand, while Dorry and Brogy had collapsed, completely drained of strength.
The two giants lay sprawled on the ground, unable to lift even a finger.
"Our Hakoku Sovereignty… was blocked."
"Ka-ka-ka-ka… what a great fight!"
Dorry laughed heartily, showing no concern over their loss.
If they lost this time, they could always fight again next time.
"Caelan, you're a true warrior. How admirable!"
Brogy voiced his sincere respect.
Though Caelan remained standing, his condition was far from good.
Three or four of his ribs were broken, his entire body soaked in blood, and pain surged through him.
"Hahaha… that was exhilarating!"
Despite his serious injuries, Caelan was not disheartened. Instead, he laughed toward the sky.
Because, at that moment, all three types of Haki within him had awakened.
In the instant of clashing head-on with the Hakoku Sovereignty, under that immense pressure, his latent Haki had fully awakened.
His Observation Haki spread far into the distance.
The worried Nami and the other girls on the Wind Rider…
Even Mr. 3 and Miss Goldenweek, hiding in the jungle, could not escape his perception.
Every movement, every presence, even without looking, was now clear in Caelan's mind.
Caelan raised his left hand, his bloodied palm now wrapped in a layer of dark Armament Haki.
"Just awakened… and already reached the second stage?"
Caelan wasn't surprised. Given his powerful foundation, it was only natural for his Armament Haki to be strong.
He smiled. It seemed Crocodile of Alabasta was in for a tough time.
But what surprised him the most was the awakening of his Conqueror's Haki.
An invisible, overwhelming aura surged from Caelan, sweeping across the island.
In the next moment, countless terrifying purple-black lightning bolts crackled through the air, engulfing the entire island.
Every creature on the island, from the ferocious saber-toothed tigers to the towering dinosaurs, collapsed one after another under the force of his aura.
"That's… Conqueror's Haki!"
Dorry and Brogy, lying powerless on the ground, widened their eyes and turned toward Caelan in disbelief.
"He just entered the Grand Line, and already possesses such incredible strength."
"After this battle, he even awakened the qualifications of a king. The New World is about to become even more chaotic."
(To be continued.)
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