I Just Wanted to Retire, But Was Forced to Become a General

The Great Pirate Era.

The great seas surge and churn, powerhouses destroy and annihilate, each fighting their own battles. It's utterly—

Demotivating!

I, Russil Kuro, age tw...

Chapter 554 Fourth Gear!

"Ultimate Move - Green Star, Demon!"

Usopp then pulled out his slingshot, shooting out several small green seeds that landed on the ground near Kuro, instantly sprouting into several giant man-eating flowers that surged towards Kuro.

Kuro simply swung Shusui downwards, and a wave of energy erupted around him, completely shredding the man-eating flower.

"Revolutionary Dance - Charge!"

Brook drew his sword from the violin, creating a straight, cold flash that hurtled towards Kuro.

when!

Kuro blocked Shusui's extremely fast sword strike with his blade.

"Too light."

He pushed forward, deflecting Brook's sword, and then kicked his skeleton, sending it flying.

"Yoho! Yoho!"

Brook rolled around on the ground a few times, trembling as he struck an 'OTZ' pose, "My bones, my bones are about to fall apart, yoho!"

"Thunder and Lightning Weather!"

At that moment, Nami finished casting, and the magic wand in her hand stirred up thunderclouds in the hole in the sky. A bolt of lightning rang out and struck Kuro below.

In that instant, the lightning struck Kuro's head and vanished without a trace.

It's been deactivated!

This man clearly didn't lay a hand on me!

Kuro exhaled a puff of smoke and said calmly, "Elements of this level are of no use to me."

So far, he has remained in the same spot, his hand in his pocket, looking as nonchalant as if he were playing with a child rather than fighting a vicious pirate crew of 400 million bounty.

"Hmph, this level is no match for Kuro."

Lida tore open another lollipop, put it in her mouth, and laughed.

"Nami, get out of the way!"

Amidst the ruins, Luffy walked back, his expression grave.

"Indeed very strong."

Zoro also stood up, opened his shirt with both hands to reveal his upper body, took out a black cloth, tied it around his head, and grinned maliciously: "A super strong swordsman, my blood is boiling!"

Sanji went to the other side, flames rising from his feet. "Hey, Moss Head, this isn't the time for one person to show off. This man isn't someone you can handle alone."

The three people formed a triangle, surrounding Kuro.

"Oh? Are you going to use your full strength?" Lida asked in surprise.

"Huh? This straw hat kid hasn't even used his full strength against me yet!" Kro exclaimed in surprise.

"Of course, can't you feel it? That straw hat has a very strong life force. Two years ago, you had undergone training and should have been on par with him, but now, you are no match for him, Kro."

Lida, with a lollipop in her mouth, said, "How strong it is, we'll have to see to find out."

Luffy took a deep breath, and his arms and legs gradually became covered in Armament Haki. He stretched out his hand, bit his thumb, and kept blowing air into it.

The body began to swell.

Steam rose from his body, swirling around him like auspicious clouds, forming two ribbons wrapped around his shoulders.

The domineering aura of Armament Haki penetrates from the shoulders into the chest, forming a unique pattern.

His feet no longer stood upright, but began to bounce, like a solid and heavy ball.

"This is what I've accomplished in my two years of training!"

Luffy held one hand out in front of him, and placed the other hand on his head, striking a pose resembling the 'Nioh stance'.

"Fourth gear!"

Luffy tossed his head like a kabuki performer, then stood up straight, shouting, "Bounce Man!"

"To this extent..."

Sweat beaded on Kuro's forehead as he stared at Luffy in astonishment. "Two years? Has he changed that much?!"

He could sense that at this level, he wouldn't be a match for them.

This guy... Garp's grandson, is he really that talented?

"Tsk, this kind of power..."

Lida said, "Full power, unleashing all Haki? With the rubber ability combined with Haki, he can deflect many attacks. In addition to the power of elasticity, his attack, speed, and strength will be greatly enhanced. He's strong enough that even I can't handle him, but if his stamina is insufficient, this form won't last long."

Lida immediately noticed the drawback of this tactic.

After all, not everyone has the same physical strength as that freak, Kuro.

"One Gangli Luo!"

Zoro made the first move, and one of his arms was noticeably larger.

"Ergangliluo!"

Then, the second arm grew larger.

He charged forward like a tiger, a sharp glint in his eyes. "If it comes to strength, I won't admit defeat either!"

Three knives, crossed together.

"Three-Sword Style: Purgatory Demon Slash!!"

Zoro leaped forward and headed straight for it.

"Huh?"

Lida paused for a moment: "It looks like the Swallow Return... a weaker version?"

Kuro chuckled and swung his sword.

when!!

Shusui's blade was placed directly against Zoro's three swords, generating a shockwave.

The immense force not only cracked the ground beneath Zoro's feet but also caused Kuro to lose his balance slightly.

The strength has increased...

"Demon Wind Kick!"

Sanji's figure appeared beside him, and he rushed over at lightning speed, his body spinning like a top in the air, his fiery heel kicking straight at Kuro.

"SHOOT!!"

Kuro narrowed his eyes, and finally took out the hand that had been in his pocket, which was now covered in Haki, and blocked Sanji's kick.

Bang!

The shockwave rippled outwards from Kuro's feet.

"Finally making your move, Navy!" Sanji laughed.

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