Chapter 563: The Final Battle!
Chapter 563: The Final Battle!
Sage didn't care whether CP0 would guarantee anything or not; he was confident in his own strength. However, there were some reminders he still needed to give. Seeing this CP0 agent reminded him of something.
This guy seemed to be capable of disrupting other people's battles.
Sage had honed his spirit and energy to their peak through the Martial Arts Tournament, even allowing Kaido to enjoy his warm-up. Even if Luffy used a trick to pull him down, he didn't mind.
He was waiting for Kaido to be completely free of any distractions, ready for a thrilling fight.
Naturally, he didn't want anyone else to interfere.
Sometimes, even a tiny action could affect the purity of their battle.
Sage wanted a thorough and decisive life-and-death confrontation with Kaido, where no one could intervene.
Only by defeating Kaido this way would he truly be the undisputed number one among the pirates!
He had been waiting for this day for a long time!
Sage picked up the wine bottle beside the Go board, drank it all in one gulp, and spat, "Sweet wine, does this stuff really get you drunk?"
As he spoke, he looked up and smiled, "Forget it, keep it. I'll find you after I win."
Then, he turned to Gerinka, "You shouldn't be able to detect it, right?"
"What?" Gerinka asked.
Sage smiled, "You can't touch anything here. Leave it all as it is. If I die, do whatever you want. If I live, everything here will be mine!"
At the very top of the Tenshugan, he could sense two more presences. One was unknown, while the other was similar to Kaido but much weaker.
Sage had a good idea who the weaker one was.
Kozuki Tokuzo, the imposter.
The one he was fighting was likely Black Iron Snake.
The Eight-Limbed Snake fruit had given him several lives.
If Sage was certain of victory, he wouldn't mind executing them now, but he hadn't won yet, and he didn't know the outcome. He would deal with them after the battle was decided.
It wasn't the right time yet.
After finishing the wine, he threw the bottle away. As he stood up, he released a smoke ring, which struck the building above and immediately turned into a tornado, spinning rapidly towards Ghost Island.
Now was the perfect time for the battle!
"That's the Moon Step, right?"
Joseph from CP0 was surprised, "To be able to generate such a massive impact—this is the level of physical prowess of a supreme expert? It's truly terrifying."
They were all experts in the Six Powers, but the more skilled they were, the more they could feel the difference in this one action.
In terms of physical prowess, Sage was truly unparalleled!
"Kaido!"
On Ghost Island, Luffy roared, leaping up and smashing his fist into the face of Kaido, who was wielding a wolf fang club.
Bang!
With just one punch, his fist landed on Kaido's face, but his own head was struck by the wolf fang club, which was crackling with lightning, sending him flying.
Kaido wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and laughed out loud, "Oh, ho, ho, ho! That won't do, Straw Hat kid!"
Luffy skidded along the ground for a bit, then jumped up, wiping the blood from his mouth with the back of his hand, and glared at Kaido, "Your attack, it's wrapped in Tyrant Aura, right?"
Kaido was taken aback, then grinned and held the wolf fang club to the side.
Boom!
A torrent of crimson and purple surged from his body. In Luffy's vision, Kaido's figure became blurry, with only his eyes glowing red.
"You noticed? So what if you did? Can you do it?"
Kaido took a slow step forward, "The Tyrant Color Bind is a skill that only a few strong individuals can achieve on the seas. Can you become one of them? Like Roger, Whitebeard, Big Mom, Sage... and Kinmonth Yada."
The difference between those who can use Tyrant Color Bind and those who can't is immense.
Certainly, some can use Ultimate Armament Aura to cause destruction, which can be just as powerful as Tyrant Color Bind, or even some powerful Logia users. But those individuals are even rarer.
Only pirates who can use Tyrant Color Bind can leave the most indelible mark on the seas.
The number of people who can threaten him is limited.
The current Straw Hat isn't even close.
"But it's a rare thrill!"
Kaido raised his wolf fang club and sneered, "After I beat you, I'll properly train you! Eyes like yours are rare! Oh, ho, ho, ho!"
Thud!
As he spoke, Kaido charged forward, becoming a blur as he swung his iron club mid-stride.
"Golden Dart!"
The swinging wolf fang club generated a cylindrical shockwave, causing Luffy's eyes to widen in surprise. He instinctively dodged, but just as he did, Kaido was already in front of him.
Sizzle!
The wolf fang club sparked with the electricity of Tyrant Color Bind, delivering an instantaneous, almost teleporting attack, and smashed directly into Luffy's face.
"Thunder Trigram!"
As their bodies intertwined, Kaido maintained his stance, wielding his club, a sinister smile spreading across his face.
Behind him, Luffy's eyes rolled back, his body suspended in mid-air, about to fall.
Just then, Luffy's eyes regained clarity, his expression turning serious. Without taking a breath, his fist expanded, striking Kaido, who had just turned around, in the face.
Bang!
The massive fist embedded itself in Kaido's face, sending him flying. He skidded along the ground and collided with a protruding rock, shattering it.
"Haha!"
Luffy landed on the ground, his body slightly hunched, panting heavily.
Boom!
The shattered stones and rubble flew, revealing Kaido's colossal body. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes fixed on Luffy. In a deep voice, he asked, "Did you learn it so quickly?"
"It's not as difficult as you make it sound!"
Luffy took a horse-riding stance, his left hand cradling his right arm. His right fist tightened, and a cluster of red electrical sparks erupted.
After taking numerous beatings, he had naturally grasped the usage, and now he was putting it into practice.
"Ororororo! Well, it's been a while since I've felt this rush of blood. If it ends too easily, it'll be boring."
Kaido laughed aloud, "Let's consider this a warm-up before the final battle, to get my blood pumping!"
As he spoke, his body suddenly expanded, revealing blue scales on his exposed skin. His bared teeth gradually became sharp.
Even now, he hadn't transformed yet!
"That won't do!"
Just as Kaido was about to showcase his transformation, a voice suddenly rang out, causing Kaido to pause and Luffy, who was preparing to attack, to widen his eyes.
A whirlwind descended rapidly from the air, appearing before Luffy.
"Since your warm-up is done, let's not waste time!"
The whirlwind dissipated, revealing a leg that forcefully kicked Luffy's face. The immense force twisted Luffy's face to the side.
"Let's go straight to the final battle!"
Boom!
As the kick landed, Luffy's body spun, shooting towards the edge of Ghost Island. At the edge, he smashed a hole, blasting downwards like a cannonball.
Sage stood in Luffy's original position, his body turning to face Kaido. He spread his arms, "Isn't it time to get serious?"
"Ororororo! Sage!"
Kaido looked up and laughed, "Is your warm-up over?"
The transformation continued, showing no signs of stopping.
"It's too dull, but it's better than nothing."
Sage twisted his neck, making a cracking sound, his gaze fixed on Kaido, whose body was now shrouded in white mist, transforming into a spinning white cocoon that enveloped his body.
A tail sprouted from Kaido's tailbone, and his limbs, covered in blue scales, burst through his boots. His sharp nails extended, and his feet transformed into dragon claws.
Horns soared upwards, two standing erect on his forehead, with two curved horns on either side. On the outer sides, two more horns curved at a ninety-degree angle, and his upper face was covered in scales, transforming him into a dragon-human!
Human-Beast Form!
Pop!
At this moment, the white cocoon tore open from the top, like strips of cloth being ripped apart, revealing a head of hair as white as flames, with three black battle marks on his face extending to the back of his neck, and more scales covering the upper half of his face, transforming him into a dragon-human!
Full Form x40!
The two locked eyes, Sage looking at the explosive wounds on Kaido's chest, while Kaido stared at the seven scars on Sage's chest. A smirk spread across their lips.
Sizzle!
Black-red and purple-black lightning crackled around them for a moment.
"The only one who can fight me is..."
Kaido spoke in a deep voice, "It's you, Sage! Are you Joyboy? Let me find out!"
"I've told you countless times, I'm not some so-called child of destiny."
Sage raised his head, "You, with your imposing aura, why do you put so much faith in fate? Is defeating me the proof that you're Joyboy? Reversing cause and effect, clinging to feudal superstitions, searching the world for this Joyboy, are you afraid?"
"Ororororo! I have nothing to fear. The facts prove that no one can kill me!"
Kaido's sinister smile deepened, "I've tested it countless times!"
After enduring forty extreme punishments, be it sword slashes, axe chops, lightning strikes, fire burns, or poison, alcohol, and drowning, none could harm him. This wasn't the power of the Blue Dragon Fruit, but the genuine Diamond Body ability!
Even if he consumed Devil Fruits, trying to burst his body would be futile. At their level of ability development, other Devil Fruits would be expelled, and the users would escape.
Only when one's ability development is not high enough will they be invaded by other 'devils'.
"Oh? If you're not afraid, why seek death?"
Sag laughed softly, "The prophecy of being defeated by Joyboy made me feel helpless, so I wanted to break the fate by committing suicide. What nonsense! If I were you, I would have started a war, taking them down one by one, and dragging those nobles off the battlefield to show them that everyone only has one life, and there's no difference between people."
"Oh, you talk too much! After defeating you, I'll take over your territory, and I'll start the biggest war in this world!"
Kaido clenched his kanabo and shouted, "Let's drag those high and mighty guys down and show them!"
Starting the biggest war in the world, the kings and nobles were drawn into the war, deciding a person's true talent through war rather than their so-called pedigree.
This was his dream.
Or rather, it was a dream that was gradually weakening.
But Sag's words had rekindled his enthusiasm.
One Wan-Zhi Kingdom was not enough, but with Ohara, it would definitely be possible!
This was also the reason why Kaido agreed to Sag's request.
"I like you too much, Sag!
Kaido burst into laughter, "Why not reconsider? The second Beast Pirate Fleet Governor, no, you can even change it to your Calamity Pirate Crew! Follow me, and I'll let you inherit everything. By then, my son will be the Wan-Zhi Kingdom General, and you can marry her, uniting both forces for the strongest rule!"
"Son?"
Sag was stunned for a moment, "Oh, it's a daughter, right? She's good for nothing but fighting. You're not as good as Moria in teaching your child."
Yamato kept shouting about Kinmonth Yada.
Those who knew thought it was Kaido's daughter, and those who didn't thought it was Kinmonth Yada's child.
It was Tokuzo, the fake one, who knew it was Kinmonth Yada's child, and those who didn't know thought it was Kaido's son.
It was a mutual NTR.
Despite Kaido's brutality, he also had a side that catered to his daughter. His daughter kept thinking of becoming his enemy and even talked about defeating her old man to open the Wan-Zhi Kingdom. Who could bear this?
Kaido could, not only did he accept this behavior, but he also called his daughter his son, breaking the old man's heart.
"Don't come here!"
Kaido's horn burst with bulging veins, "It's because you're too good at teaching that Moria is so weak! Companions are important, but strength comes from oneself. Relying on others is absolutely unacceptable, even if it's your own child. You must educate her strictly to let her understand the cruelty of the sea!"
"Hmph, hmph, hmph."
Sag laughed for a while, "I see you're feeling miserable right now, but it's fine. After I beat you, I'll teach your daughter well. She's indeed a decent fighter!"
"As for your proposal, I'm not interested. I prefer being the first generation over the second!"
Sag extended a hand, "If you had invited me when I first started out, I might have agreed. But now, my power is such that I can't even share it. How could anyone dare to stand above me?!"
At that stage, Sag was unstoppable. If the Beast Pirate Crew had invited him, he would have gone without a second thought, because all he wanted then was a territory.
Now, he had risen to this level. Forget about being Kaido's heir, he wouldn't even accept being Im's heir!
What he wanted, he would take it by force!
Bear!
Flames ignited from Sag's fist.
Kaido opened his mouth, condensing a compressed ball of fire.
"Heat Breath!"
"Fire Punch!"
Two pillars of high-temperature flames shot forward, colliding with each other. With a bang, they blasted sideways, igniting a huge fire in the center and scattering fireworks.
Through the flames, one of them unleashed a black-red torrent, while the other blasted a purple-black wave. The tyrant aura intertwined, even the raging fire was suppressed at this moment.
In the dark night filled with dense clouds, a crack opened in the center, unleashing a whirlwind that blew Sag's hair and Kaido's cloak.
Whoosh!
Kaido took a step forward, raising his kanabo and charging forward.
Sag tensed his wrist, and the golden armguard instantly transformed into a pirate scimitar, which he gripped with both hands and dove forward, attacking the opponent.
Clang!
Bang!!
The sword and club crossed, unleashing a burst of impact and roar that shook Ghost Island. The flame clouds covering the island sank downward.
"Sag!"
"Kaido!"
Both of them maintained their offensive, grinning ferociously and shouting in unison, "Decisive battle!"
(End of Chapter)
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