A Warrior's Path 131 Chapter 131. Fame

Everyone watching Ryu and Big mom's fight stood still, their faces were pale. Katakuri and others felt their world crumble before them.

Their Mom, Big mom pirate Captain, One of the four Emperor Charlotte Linlin died.

As they watched, Ryu's fist that glowed brightly struck Linlin's face. The expected shockwave or bloody scene didn't occur. His fist went through her head, Big mom's head turned to ashes. Due to intense heat from Ryu's fist Big mom's head was burned to nothing.

Her huge body fell down, blood started to ooze out from her neck. Ryu could feel a peculiar strength escape her body, he tried to grab it but failed. After a bit of thought he understood that was her Soul Soul fruit powers. Since Linlin is dead it's going to re-emerge.

Ryu turned back, his gaze lingered on big mom's crew but ultimately he didn't go after them. That last attack didn't drain him but holding such terrifying heat in his fist did burn his hand. His body disappeared into the horizon.

Next day the world woke up to another shocking news.

" One of the Four Emperors, Big Mom Charlotte Linlin Died!! "

Marineford.

Sengoku smashed his fist onto the table " Damn!! He isn't aware of the consequences of his action!! Power balance is now broken, the world will be thrown into chaos!! Damn!! "

Periperiperi

A communication snail rang at this moment, Sengoku's face regained its calmness. He picked it up.

A voice came from the other side.

" Put a bounty on him, he is dangerous and we can't have him go around causing destruction everywhere."

Sengoku was startled " His strength is far greater than you think. By putting a bounty we are provoking him, moreover he isn't alone. I have send Kizaru to talk with the other guy, he is just as Strong. With both of their strengths they can easily defeat any Admiral."

" Call back Kizaru. Elders have a plan for them. You will be briefed shortly."

Sengoku could only acknowledge, he accepted the order and passed down Ryu's bounty.

The next day Ryu's bounty was spread across the world.

" Ryu Uzumaki, Bounty - 6,000,000,000. "

On a distant island,

Ryu was holding his bounty with an amused smile ' Interesting. They tore down all decorum which means those five old coots have something planned for us. Haha, hope you can entertain me.'

People on that island recognised Ryu but didn't dare stop him, his power and fame was already up there, anyone foolish enough to attack him is a fool. Ryu leisurely walked around, during these days he constantly trained in Observation Haki and sorted out his Swordsmanship. He would occasionally check on Luffy and his crews whereabouts.

Meanwhile on an island far away. A figure clad in ancient armour strolled through a Forest, his body didn't emit a single ounce of aura, dozens of eyes stared at him from darkness but this didn't bother the man. His eyes were closed as he walked. Strangely enough he didn't stumble upon various obstacles Infront of him.

This was Madara. After he separated with Ryu he went around fighting Pirates just by using Observation Haki, he had sealed of all his senses and only used Observation Haki. Madara made huge improvements in these days, he could be now considered as an expert in Observation Haki. Still Madara wanted to go a step further and tap into the ability to see future.

Those vicious beasts kept staring at Madara but none attacked. They could sense nothing from this man and yet their instincts screamed in horror. Even the strongest boss in this forest hid from Madara.

Madara was deep in thought ' I have integrated my battle senses with Haki but I can't seemed to go any further. Looks like I need a death match to go any further.'

If anyone could hear his thoughts they would try their best to keep away. Madara was a battle fanatic, all his abilities were honed through battle. It is through battle he became who he is today so his thinking is more along the line ' I need to experience life and death battle to improve any further.'

His figure vanished as he appeared near the coast. Slowly Madara opened his eyes, he unsealed all his senses. The moment he did so he felt something change with his strength, he channeled ' Heavenly Flame Mantra ' but it seemed fine so he used Haki.

The world around him changed Madara felt the breath of everything around him, he could even sense the movements of a snail miles back.

' I see..... I restricted myself! Observation uses every sense to feel the world, by sealing all my senses I was tying myself down. Now I am a step closer.'

Madara could feel his progress, he felt that all he needed was that final push and he would be able to see few seconds into the future. This made him excited, his body refinement was also going smoothly.

He left that huge island towards population. As he reached the next island Madara saw Ryu's picture on a newspaper. He was surprised when he understood what Ryu did but this piece of news didn't shock him. He strolled through the island, everyone was looking at him oddly. Madara was still wearing that armour of his, moreover because he killed tons of pirates he was already famous.

Madara kept on moving until he reached a place devoid of people. His gaze was calm as he said

" Come out."

After his words were said, two figures walked out from the shadows. One of them wore Yellow striped clothes, he was very tall as well and wore a sunglass. The other one was actually wore red dress, wore a cap with Marine written on it.

Surprisingly these were the two Admirals from Marineford, Kizaru and Akainu.

Kizaru had that dreadful expression as he spoke " You are quite famous~ took us some time to find you."

Madara still had that calm to his voice " And why are you looking for me? "

Kizaru " We are here to officially invite you to join the Navy."

Madara said plainly " Not interested."

Akainu scoffed " People like you are dangerous, it's better if we capture you here."

Madara didn't give words any serious consideration " Hoh, only one person can talk to me like that and get off without a wound."

Kizaru got serious " Are you and Ryu Uzumaki in the same group."

Madara raised an eyebrow " Looks like that brat said something."

Akainu looked at Madara like his fate was already decided " That man is already wanted since you are together you will share the same fate."

Madara unexpectedly laughed " Hahaha, and what made you think he is afraid of you. From what I know he beat one guy having the same rank as you, right? "

His words made Akainu mad.

Madara " Let me tell you a secret, he was just using atmost twenty percent of his powers and that's me being generous."

Kizaru's eyes shrunk when he heard Madara, he doubted those words but he didn't let his words shake his heart. Akainu on the other hand was at a boiling point. He didn't wait for Kizaru and attacked.

Madara was not a nobody, his body dodged and got behind Akainu, he was so fast that Akainu couldn't react. Madara's fist glowed with red colour as he striked Akainu's head.

Before Madara's attack could connect, he slightly moved his body and retreated. Madara stared ahead, he saw Kizaru stand where he was with his legs raised.

Kizaru " Ooooh, nice reaction~ "

Eventhough he said it like he didn't care, his heart was shocked. That attack he did just now was purely out of instinct but it still contained 80 percent of his strength but the man infront of him dodged his attack like nothing. This caused him to put Madara's strength on a higher scale.

Madara spoke without a care " Since we have started fighting then what's the use in hiding? "

Seconds after he said those words three more figure appeared before him. All three of them wore white and black dress with face masks on them. Madara didn't recognize them.

These three are world government's secret organisation specialised in assassination and information collection, Cp0.

One of them spoke " Obediently come with us. That way you may have a chance and be able to serve the World government."

Madara laughed like a lunatic " Hahaha!! I am gonna enjoy killing you!! "

Before the three of them could react Madara got Infront of them. He planted his fist into one of them breaking his mask and his facial bones. Madara was immediately attacked from both side by the other two Cp0 executives.

Madara's body twisted in mid air as he dodged these attacks. He kicked out with his legs and send both of them flying. Suddenly he was kicked, Madara barely dodged but still got hit and slid through the ground.

Madara looked up, Kizaru was standing Infront of him. Akainu joined Kizaru, his fist enlarged like a balloon blowing up. Chunks of lave was dripping down from his fist, before Madara could stabilise he was attacked from his side.

This time was a solid hit, Madara was blown away. He crashed through several buildings, before stopping. Kizaru and Akainu watched as buildings drop onto Madara but they didn't relax.

Seconds later Madara got up from all that rubble. His armour wasn't damaged a bit, he didn't even show a single scratch on him. Akainu's eyes shrunk when he saw this.

Madara " That speed of yours is annoying but since the warm up is over shall we get serious? "

His entire aura changed, Akainu and Kizaru could feel a tremendous will slamming into their mind.

" Conqueror!! "

Both of them nearly shouted. What they were experiencing was one of the strongest Conquerer Haki they ever felt. This was reasonable since Madara is someone who stood above a world.

As they watched Madara walked out from that rubble, each step he took was brought huge pressure to Akainu and Kizaru. But what shocked them the most was his eyes.

Madara's eyes which were pitch black changed as it took a red colour. His pupils were red, three Magatama were connected by a black circle inside his pupil.

Madara showed a fearful smile " So... which one of you should I kill first? "

Chapter end