"Don't underestimate people, brat..."
Benn Beckman sneered, swinging the sword in his hand fiercely. The power within him swiftly surged forth, and a slash swept over the explosive force of the Spiraling Shuriken like a hurricane in an instant!
A dazzling light flashed by...
The energy of the Spiraling Shuriken vanished without a trace, but the ground bore scars, turning the battlefield between Uzumaki Naruto and Beckman into a rugged, uneven zone with considerable height differences!
"Impressive, really..."
Uzumaki Naruto glanced at Benn Beckman, who was panting heavily on the opposite side, and smiled as he praised, "I thought you might accidentally get killed by me..."
"Are all brats so arrogant these days?"
Benn Beckman gritted his teeth, his face showing a hint of displeasure. Why does this brat seem more troublesome than Uchiha Sasuke?
Or rather...
The battle is happening in human form.
However...
Based on Benn Beckman's predictions, this brat named Uzumaki Naruto, although not possessing the formidable power of Uchiha Sasuke's Susanoo, must also be a strong Mythical Fruit Ability User...
If not...
He wouldn't hold the position of the Hundred Beast Pirates' deputy!
Yet up to now, Uzumaki Naruto has only shown his prowess in the Supreme King Haki clash between Kaido and Shanks, and hasn't seemed to use his Mythical Fruit form yet...
"Show me your full strength, brat!"
Benn Beckman pointed his sword towards Uzumaki Naruto, "Let me see what kind of power the vice-captain of the Hundred Beast Pirates really possesses. I know this can't be your limit..."
Benn Beckman still had enough strength to fight Uzumaki Naruto, but he didn't want to drag it out any further!
"Alright then?"
Uzumaki Naruto hesitated for a moment, then his face turned serious, "Just as well... I want a quick fight!"
The next moment...
A strong aura emerged on the battlefield!
Everyone involuntarily sensed a suffocating pressure!
These pirates who traversed the second half of the Grand Line almost instantly realized that a terrifying monster was about to break free!
"Roar!"
A tremendous roar echoed throughout Punk Hazard!
The golden Chakra Armor on Uzumaki Naruto's body rapidly expanded, and his body transformed into a Golden Nine-tailed Demon Fox hundreds of meters tall!
A surge of Haki surrounded the Golden Nine-tailed, spreading immediately, forcing the pirates on the battlefield to retreat involuntarily!
"What is this..."
Benn Beckman extended his arm to shield against the crash of Haki, his expression looking somewhat grave as he observed the towering Golden Nine-tailed, immediately beginning to ponder the information he had.
It seems...
Not like any Fruit!
"Sage Art: Armed: Chou-Haki Tailed Beast Ball!"
The next moment, the Golden Nine-tailed transformed by Uzumaki Naruto opened its mouth wide and shot a black Tailed Beast Ball towards Benn Beckman!
Benn Beckman hastily extended his sword!
Luckily, his reflexes were fast enough, allowing the sword to block the Tailed Beast Ball's attack—or rather, it only stalled for a few seconds!
In Benn Beckman's perception...
This Tailed Beast Ball possessed earth-shattering power. If it directly hit him and exploded, he wouldn't be able to survive!
No, even those around wouldn't survive!
Benn Beckman, struggling to hold back the Tailed Beast Ball, began to feel his strength waning. Just as he was finding it difficult to resist, a figure appeared beside Beckman!
It was Red-haired Shanks who had been closely monitoring the situation.
Shanks quickly disengaged from Kaido's battlefield, swung his Western Sword, and teamed with Benn Beckman to send the Tailed Beast Ball flying!
The dark Tailed Beast Ball soared into the air, landing far off the coast of Punk Hazard, exploding in a blaze that shot towards the sky!
All of Punk Hazard seemed to quake like an earthquake!
In the aftermath of the explosion, the sea lifted wave-like curtains, sweeping towards the ocean's depths!
Everyone tried their best to steady themselves, gazing in shock at the area where the explosion occurred; a portion of the island was directly submerged...
If it happens a few more times...
The entire island could be destroyed!
"Do you want to continue?"
Uzumaki Naruto's voice reverberated through Punk Hazard.
"Hold on, you reckless brat..."
Kaido opened his mouth to stop Uzumaki Naruto, then loudly instructed, "Jack, get everyone to safety..."
Red-haired Shanks took a deep look at the Golden Nine-tailed, instantly making the same decision, shouting, "Benn Beckman, take everyone and leave immediately..."
"Shanks!"
Benn Beckman frowned, about to refuse Red-haired Shanks' suggestion, but after a glance at his stubborn captain, he could only agree reluctantly, "Alright, I'll get everyone away and come back for you!"
"No need."
Shanks shook his head, gripping his Western Sword, speaking solemnly, "After I've resolved the trouble here, I'll find you immediately..."
That sentence implied the Red Hair Pirates had admitted defeat.
Both Shanks and Benn Beckman knew well; Shanks wasn't settling matters; he was staying behind as the captain.
This war...
They couldn't continue.
Although preventing Kaido from disrupting Whitebeard's fight was one thing, sacrificing companions' lives for it wasn't worth it for Red-haired Shanks...
"Fine, get lost, Red Hair..."
Kaido casually sat on a boulder, laying down his Wolf Fang Staff, nonchalantly waving his hand, "Since you've lost, don't interfere with me anymore!"
Kaido had no intention of holding back the Red Hair Pirates.
The task assigned to him by the Akatsuki was to prevent Whitebeard from invading Fishman Island, ensuring he couldn't waste too much time on a Red Hair.
As for Red Hair...
Not even worth mentioning in the future!
Kaido had enough confidence, should these guys meddle again, the Akatsuki's strong individuals were countless, fully capable of wiping out the entire Red Hair Pirate Gang!
Having heard Kaido's words, Shanks slowly withdrew his sword, motioning for his men to sheathe their weapons.
As Shanks looked at Kaido, grinning once more, he chuckled, "Oh, there you are, you can talk after all... Do you really have to stop Whitebeard? Whitebeard and Uchiha Sasuke are tough to handle..."
While Whitebeard still leads the Whitebeard Pirates internally, even Sasuke doesn't hold any position...
But when discussing combat strength, everyone typically lists Whitebeard and Uchiha Sasuke separately within the context of the Whitebeard Pirates.
"Hmph..."
Kaido glanced at Shanks, coldly replied, "I used to be on the same ship with that guy Whitebeard... I'm well aware of his troubles!"
"..."
Everyone present couldn't help but display subtle expressions.
Shanks even thought of his often argumentative friend Bucky, wondering if Whitebeard did something particularly offending to Kaido...
Kaido would rather miss the chance to seriously wound the Red Hair Pirates than give up seeking trouble with Whitebeard!
At that moment, Uzumaki Naruto also released his Golden Nine-tailed form, walked over to Kaido, and said with a laugh, "Sasuke and I were once in the same class! But his skills aren't much... He's much worse than me..."
"..."
Everyone's gazes became even more subtle; anyone who witnessed Uchiha Sasuke's true strength instinctively disregarded Uzumaki Naruto's last remark.
What a peculiar world...
Considering Kaido and Whitebeard, Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke's relationships, the Hundred Beast Pirates' captain and deputy seem to be looking to find trouble with their former teammates?