At the top of Skull Castle.
The moon was bright and the stars few, perfect for a martial display!
"Hurry up, Governor Kaido is about to fight Lord Gurd!"
"How exciting!"
"Lord Gurd must win!"
"Bullshit, the governor is the strongest!"
The pirates excitedly gathered at the top.
In the center of the battlefield.
"Urolo lo lo!!!"
Kaido took a big swig of alcohol, his gaze fixed on Gurd and Yamato standing together, his fighting spirit soaring even higher.
"Gurd, we haven't had a serious match yet, have we?"
"Indeed not."
Gurd removed his outer garment.
Long ago, he had fought with big brother Kaido a few times, mostly just taking a beating, like a punching bag.
Back then, he had approached it with the intent to learn.
In the end, he learned the ways of Authority Country.
Gurd hefted his great sword.
When fighting big brother Kaido, it was better to use a weapon; he didn't want to take a spiked club to the face with just his fists.
As for wrestling, that wouldn't work against big brother Kaido; the size difference was too great, and he couldn't even execute his moves.
"Wa ha ha ha, don't forget about me!"
Yamato raised her spiked club, even more excited than Gurd: "Father, I've gotten so much stronger! This time, I absolutely won't lose to you!"
"Urolo lo lo, then you two can come at me together!"
Kaido laughed heartily.
This foolish daughter had finally eased his worries a bit.
He was happy!
However, he wouldn't hold back.
Kaido swung his spiked club, a pitch-black ogre aura erupting from his body.
"Ready?"
"Of course!"
Gurd smiled, feeling the aura beside him.
"Yamato, I'll support you."
"Okay!"
Yamato nodded vigorously, swinging her spiked club into the same stance as Kaido. It had been a long time since she had fought with her father, and she had been looking forward to this moment on the way back.
Memories of countless beatings resurfaced!
This time, she would definitely make that scoundrel father feel some pain!
Almost simultaneously, the father and daughter shouted and charged at each other.
"Thunder Bagua!!!"
"Thunder Bagua!!!"
"Clang!!!"
The spiked clubs collided, a surging shockwave spreading out!
A hint of surprise flickered in Kaido's eyes; he clearly hadn't expected Yamato to take his Thunder Bagua head-on.
This girl had indeed gotten stronger!
Gurd appeared from Yamato's side, gripping his great sword and sweeping it toward Kaido's head, the fierce Haki stinging Kaido's skin.
"Clang!"
The dragon tail blocked the blade!
"Urolo lo lo!!!"
Kaido laughed heartily, directly entering his Dragonoid Form. Feeling the Haki from both of them, he knew they were no longer opponents he could easily defeat.
"Clang!"
Weapons clashed!
Kaido gripped his spiked club tightly, his muscles bulging, veins popping, swinging the spiked club at high speed with movements so fast they were hard to follow.
In the next moment, countless afterimages of the spiked club enveloped Gurd and Yamato, leaving no room to evade!
"Army of Ashura: Dragon's Might!"
"Oh oh oh!!!"
Gurd and Yamato swung their weapons rapidly, blocking all the afterimages of the spiked clubs. If it were just one of them, they might have missed some, but together they had no problems.
For over ten seconds, the only sounds were the clashes of weapons!
"Boom!!!"
The ground exploded, dust swirling!
Gurd and Yamato were both sent flying from the dust, landing with a spin in mid-air and sliding back several meters.
Across from them, Kaido was in the same situation.
"Yamato!"
Gurd called out in his heart, gradually adjusting his Haki to match Yamato's level, his Observation Haki extending alongside hers, like intertwined threads.
Synchronization of Haki!
Now, he wasn't sure how strong his Observation Haki was.
Perhaps knowing too much about the future had made him uninterested in predicting it, and he had never developed in that direction.
But conversely, his perception of aura had gradually upgraded; he could sense emotions, Haki, and states clearly as long as he calmed his mind, almost as if he had gained x-ray vision.
Moreover, just relying on himself, he could hold his own against big brother Kaido, but he now wanted to cooperate with Yamato.
Together as a couple, invincible in the world!
"Eh?"
Yamato blinked, looking at Gurd with confusion, wondering if he had just spoken to her.
"It's me."
A voice echoed in her mind.
He really did speak!
Yamato's eyes widened in surprise as she tried to shout in her heart.
"Gurd?"
"Mm."
Gurd's smile blossomed.
The essence of Observation Haki was the externalization of mental power; by connecting through it, they could instantly convey each other's emotions and thoughts.
"Let Kaido see what we can do, Yamato."
"Oh!"
They stepped forward, simultaneously transforming their forms, their speed suddenly skyrocketing, two streaks of red and white rushing toward Kaido!
"Urolo lo lo, interesting!"
Kaido laughed as he ran to meet Gurd and Yamato.
"Clang!"
"Clang! Clang! Clang!!!"
Black, white, and red, the three streaks of light chased each other across the battlefield!
The air was filled only with the sounds of clashing weapons!
"I can't see!"
The pirates widened their eyes, unable to make out the three figures in battle. Only the higher-ranking officers, relying on their Observation Haki and keen eyesight, could catch glimpses of the shadows left by their collisions.
"How impressive!"
King's eyes darted around.
With every attack from Yamato, Gurd perfectly connected, blocking Kaido's attacks to create opportunities for Yamato.
Their cooperation was incredibly seamless!
In the center of the battlefield.
"Urolo lo lo!!!"
Kaido roared, swinging his spiked club and sending Yamato flying. Before he could retract his club, Gurd appeared in front of him, delivering a kick to his abdomen.
As he raised his spiked club to counterattack Gurd, Gurd dodged to the side, a shockwave erupting behind him.
"Kabura Arrow!"
"Puh!"
Kaido was sent flying, rolling and bouncing off the ground, crashing into boulders as the red and white streaks chased after him.
Just as he steadied himself, the two appeared on either side, timing it perfectly as they swung their weapons.
"Smack!"
Kaido extended his dragon claw, gripping the spiked club and great sword tightly!
In the next moment, Gurd and Yamato simultaneously released their weapons.
Gurd leaped up, bringing his fists down heavily onto Kaido's head, smashing it toward the ground, while Yamato delivered an uppercut to his chin!
A combined strike!
"Puh!"
Blood sprayed out!
Kaido's eyes rolled back as he staggered back several steps, still unsteady when Gurd and Yamato attacked again, their fists and feet embedding into his body.
He couldn't block it!
Even if he blocked one of them, the other's attack would come in an instant, leaving no gaps.
It was as if he were facing just one person!
"What the hell is going on?!"
Kaido struggled to comprehend; he was clearly fighting two people, yet it felt like there was only one opponent, or rather, one mind paired with two bodies.
How could they be so in sync!
"Urolo lo lo!!!"
Kaido, now furious, roared as he transformed into a massive Azure Dragon, his body spinning rapidly, causing a phenomenon in the world.
"Wind rises straight to the heavens, destroying all in an instant!"
"Tornado of Dragon!"
In his Azure Dragon Form, the high-level coordination of martial arts would be ineffective.
"Waaah!!!"
A fierce wind howled, and Yamato was caught off guard, swept into the sky. Fortunately, Gurd appeared behind her, gently catching her.
"Yamato."
"Mm, Gurd!"
They landed on the ground, picking up their weapons to face the enormous Azure Dragon, exchanging glances, each seeing the other's thoughts in their eyes.
In the next moment, they raised their weapons.
"That stance!"
Kaido's pupils constricted.
Gurd and Yamato roared, swinging their weapons with all their might toward the Azure Dragon!
"Dominant Sea!!!"
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