William, having solidified his form, glanced back at his men who had been cut into pieces, and his expression darkened.
"You three go first and wait for me over at the other side of the boat," he said slowly.
“William, you’re all alone…” Elmira said worriedly.
"Hurry up, don't hold me back!" He glanced at Elmira. "Or do you also want to die by my power?"
Elmira swallowed hard. "I understand..."
William, he's angry.
He dragged his injured body backward, asking, "Swell, can you still move?"
"A little better than you..."
Swell's eyes darted around, and without standing up, his half-kneeling body suddenly flashed and silently appeared beside Montblanc. He grabbed Montblanc's wrist with one hand, lifted him up, and then quickly retreated with him.
Kuro didn't stop him, and just quietly watched William.
William gripped his rapier tightly and said, "My abilities may seem useless to you, but I'm more than just capable!"
The world is not without intelligent people, and William considers himself one of them.
William felt that the wind pressure generated by Kuro's previous sword swing had little effect on him; Kuro could easily disperse his steam.
And he can even fly...
There were rumors on the high seas that Vice Admiral Kinni of the Navy Headquarters had obtained the power of the Golden Lion, and now it seems that it was true.
William can also fly; he can use steam as a power source to fly. If William had previously planned to fly away if he couldn't win, then that plan is now ruined.
Then we have no choice but to fight it out!
He gripped the rapier and took a deep breath.
Kuro slowly landed on the ground, glanced at the pirates behind William who had been cut into pieces, and asked curiously, "You don't seem angry."
“What’s there to be angry about? Whether you’re a pirate or a marine, people will die eventually,” William said.
He genuinely felt no anger. It wasn't like he hadn't lost men before. These pirates, recruited from other pirate crews, were just cannon fodder anyway. His core pirates weren't here, and his three trusted confidants hadn't died either. That was enough.
Most importantly, he was prepared to die or be injured in the face of such a powerful person, and he did not feel angry or surprised.
"Yeah..."
Kuro narrowed his eyes, a hint of killing intent flashing in his gaze.
If someone like that is determined to stay in the East China Sea... then don't force him, it's better to just kill him, even if he's your neighbor.
"I've been trying to find a way to surpass you..."
William leaned forward, staring intently at Kuro, and slowly said, "Ever since that time, I've been thinking about how to become a great pirate in your presence. For over twenty years, I've been thinking about this. I'm not only developing my influence, but also increasing my power."
“I will improve anything that is beneficial to me. My confidante, Elmira, is proficient in Observation Haki and gun skills, so I will learn from him. Montblanc is good at physical skills and Armament Haki, so I will also learn from him. Svir is good at speed, so I will also learn from him.”
"No matter the wind or rain, no matter the time, I never slacked off. In the end, I succeeded and created my own strongest move!"
"All of this is so that if I unfortunately encounter you, I can reveal my strength to you and dispel the fear in my heart!"
Kuro was taken aback upon hearing this.
What? Did I dig up your ancestral grave?
I don't know you. Although you're my neighbor, we've never met. Why do you hate me so much?
"Watch closely..."
William held the rapier in one hand and let go with the other, striking a fencing pose. "This is my strongest strike!"
Bang!
Just as Kuro focused his attention, a gunshot rang out.
"Steam gun!"
William suddenly pulled out a pistol from behind his back. Steam rose from the handle, and a bullet carrying an imposing aura shot towards Kuro at an extremely fast speed. Kuro was startled and instinctively turned his head to the side, dodging the bullet.
"You fucking..."
Kuro turned around to curse.
Is this what you call a single sword strike?
How can you be as shameless as me?!
But as soon as he turned his head, he saw William's body emitting a large amount of steam, forming a steam giant that was charging towards him with its mouth open. The scorching heat of the steam was overwhelming and had a powerful, oppressive force.
Kuro Shusui turned his sword, about to blow away the steam with a single stroke.
Honestly, these kinds of low-quality things—whether it's clouds, fog, or smoke—can be easily dealt with by Kuro's swordsmanship that masters 'wind' and his telekinetic abilities.
The Logia-type monsters that Kuro encountered didn't grow to this size; it was just a waste of energy and didn't do anything.
"wrong!"
Kuro was about to swing his sword when his gaze suddenly froze. He saw a blur of motion rapidly approaching beneath the steam giant.
William took a step back, lowered his body slightly, and positioned his rapier in a thrusting motion. The aura emanating from the blade was very familiar to Kuro.
That's 'momentum'!
In an instant, Kuro understood that this guy's swordsmanship... striking wood, striking stone, striking wind, striking rain, striking lightning—this was a technique for facing nature!
Steam rose from William's sword-wielding arm, adding another surge of power to it. A domineering aura flowed across the blade, carrying an aura of shattering everything in its path. With silent, high-speed movement, he swiftly approached Kuro.
"Flash Sword!!"
The blade flashed almost instantly, aimed directly at Kuro's throat.
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