Kuro was completely bewildered. He had only said a few words, and this man, not only was he neglecting his health, he also suddenly attacked him!

What did I do to deserve this? I just wanted to be swatted away by a bear, was I wrong?!

It's one thing to hit someone, but the real problem is that this wasn't a hit, it was a genuine chop to the head!

If it weren't for my quick Observation Haki reaction, which allowed me to instantly apply Armament Haki, that sword strike would probably have killed me.

Seeing Kuro glaring at him, Rayleigh forced a smile: "Would you believe me if I said I just wanted you to stop trying to capture Straw Hat Luffy?"

Kuro closed his eyes, and Armament Haki began to creep down from his cheeks, quickly covering his entire body.

This time, the Armament Haki was much stronger than when facing the Supernova.

Beneath the darkness, a twisted, purplish-black sun symbol appeared on Kuro's chest, completely protecting his chest.

It was as if they were wearing a terrifying suit of heavy armor.

Since obtaining the fruit, Kuro felt that his physique had become much stronger.

He no longer has the physique of an ordinary person; as a Devil Fruit user, he is naturally a 'superman'.

The limitations that were originally imposed by the mortal body seem to have been lifted a little.

This resulted in his Armament Haki becoming significantly more intense.

For example, this is what he truly means by full coverage.

"Hey, this is bad."

Rayleigh's smile was about to fade.

He felt he had underestimated the young man.

This level of Armament Haki... is it really possible for someone who looks to be only in their early twenties to be able to use it?

*Smack*

Kuro reached out and grasped Rayleigh's longsword, saying, "Then you'll taste what it's like to get beaten up! Old man, give him a good beating!"

call out!

A beam of yellow light shot out rapidly from a distance.

Rayleigh's pupils contracted, and a high-level weapon appeared in one hand, which he used to block the attack.

However, at that moment, Kuro gripped his sword in his right hand, and Shusui drew his sword, transforming into a black light that imprinted itself on Rayleigh's face.