Red-Haired Shanks swiftly drew his long sword and slashed fiercely at Whitebeard Edward Newgate, who was seated calmly.
Naturally, Whitebeard wasn't one to back down. Thanks to Pryce Senzu Beans, many of his old injuries had been healed recently, and he was itching to test how much of his strength had been restored!
Whitebeard immediately gripped his "Murakumogiri," one of the "Twelve Supreme Grade Swords," and swung it with full force toward Red-Haired Shanks' blade!
At this moment, the aura emanating from both men was overwhelmingly fierce! The Conqueror Haki within them was unleashed without restraint, colliding violently in the air. Marco frowned and instantly moved to Pryce side, activating his Armament Haki to protect Pryce from the effects of the Conqueror Haki.
As the two massive blades clashed, a visible shockwave erupted and spread outward! The clouds in the sky were split in two! This was the level of combat between the Four Emperors! Pryce watched the two warriors, who seemed like gods of war, with awe in his eyes.
With such power, where couldn't they dominate? The moment their blades collided, Red-Haired Shanks furrowed his brow. Whitebeard strength was immense! If Shanks hadn't taken the strike seriously and had instead held back, his sword might have been sent flying!
It seemed the rumors were true—the Whitebeard Pirates had acquired a miraculous medicine that could heal injuries! Whitebeard significant increase in strength must have been due to the Senzu Beans healing his old wounds!
"Gurararara, Red-Haired brat!"
"Your strength has grown quite well!"
"You actually managed to block my strike!"
"Again, again!"
Whitebeard laughed heartily. This kind of unhindered, pain-free battle was truly exhilarating!
In the past, whenever Whitebeard fought, he would be tormented by his old injuries. Now, although some pain and limitations still lingered, it was nothing compared to before!
With a sudden burst of strength, Whitebeard swung Murakumogiri down toward Red-Haired Shanks once more! Realizing that Whitebeard strength had largely recovered, Red-Haired Shanks no longer wanted to continue the fight.
This battle was utterly pointless!
Shanks swiftly dodged Whitebeard fierce strike, the terrifying gale force stinging his face.
"Red-Haired brat, why are you dodging?"
"Didn't you say you were going to wake me up?" Whitebeard asked, looking puzzled.
"No more, no more. Fighting an old man like you is no fun!"
"Just give me some of those Senzu Beans!"
Shanks, acting like a rogue, plopped down on the ground, picked up a wine jug, and began drinking heartily.
Watching Shanks' shameless antics, Whitebeard couldn't help but feel both annoyed and amused.
"You brat, coming here to act like a thug!" Whitebeard stroked his beard as he spoke.
"That's right!"
"If you don't give me a few bags of Senzu Beans, I'm not leaving!"
"Even if you kill me, I'm not leaving!" Shanks laughed loudly, his mouth wide open.
"Very well, what you just said was indeed for my own good!"
After saying this, Whitebeard waved his hand towards Marco on the second deck.
Marco immediately understood and quickly went into the cabin.
In no time, Marco returned carrying four or five bags of Senzu Beans.
Seeing Marco with the cloth bags, Shanks excitedly walked up to him and took all the bags!
Carefully placing the bags on the ground, Shanks hurriedly opened one and looked at the Senzu Beans inside!
"Is this the Senzu Bean that healed you?" Shanks couldn't help but ask Whitebeard.
"Of course!"
"This gentleman here is the inventor of these Senzu Beans, Pryce!"
Whitebeard proudly pointed to Pryce standing on the second deck and introduced him to Red-Haired Shanks.
Shanks immediately fixed his gaze on Pryce.
"Young man, you are truly a prodigy, a divine healer in this world!" Shanks laughed heartily at Pryce.
"Captain Shanks, you flatter me!" Pryce modestly returned the compliment.
"How about it? Join the Red-Haired Pirates!"
"Whatever that old man Whitebeard promised you, I'll give you double!"
Red-Haired Shanks' next words shocked everyone!
"Red-Haired brat, you dare poach my people right in front of me!" Whitebeard said, his beard bristling with anger.
"Get lost, get lost! Pryce definitely won't go with you!" Marco also waved his hand dismissively, speaking bluntly.
The thick-skinned Shanks naturally wouldn't back down easily. Instead, he stared intently at Pryce, waiting for his answer.
"I have no intention of leaving for now."
"Captain Whitebeard and Commander Marco have treated me well, and I naturally won't betray their trust!" Priyce shook his head and said earnestly.
Joking aside, how could he, a fine young man nurtured by a good parents, do something so treacherous?
Hearing Pryce answer, Shanks also gave him a deep look.
His eyes were full of admiration.
"However, Captain Shanks, I have a question for you!" Pryce spoke up directly.
"Speak freely!" Shanks continued to sit cross-legged on the deck, drinking wine heartily.
"Would you like to restore your severed arm?" Pryce asked directly.
At this moment, everyone on the deck was shocked! Hearing this question, Shanks' breathing became rapid, and the overwhelming Conqueror Haki around him began to uncontrollably surge.
The nearby combatants of the Whitebeard Pirates started to faint, their eyes rolling back as they collapsed to the ground.
Seeing this, Whitebeard Newgate quickly snapped out of his shock.
"Red-Haired brat, control yourself!"
Whitebeard Newgate shouted loudly!