"Bold, you say? But I don't think so!"
"Who told you I was alone?"
Before Red-Haired Shanks could understand what Kyle meant, his expression suddenly changed, and he sharply turned his head to look in a certain direction.
He sensed an incredibly powerful presence approaching this place at an extremely fast speed.
In just a moment, a figure appeared in his line of sight.
The instant he clearly saw that figure's face, Shanks's expression changed drastically, filled with utter shock.
"Mon... Monkey D. Garp!!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the other members of the Red-Haired Pirates also changed dramatically.
Benn Beckman also turned his gaze toward Garp's direction. Sensing the powerful aura emanating from Garp, he took a deep drag from his cigarette, finishing it, exhaled, and frowned tightly.
"The situation seems extremely unfavorable!"
The Naval Hero Monkey D. Garp. Any pirate with a bit of strength would know this name.
This was the man legendary for driving the Pirate King into desperate situations multiple times. And regarding this, Shanks was undoubtedly one of the most qualified to speak.
After all, he was once an apprentice on the ship of the Pirate King Gol D. Roger. The memories of being chased and harried by Garp were profoundly vivid.
In an instant, Benn Beckman thought of a solution, his eyes shifting to Kyle above.
"It seems we'll have to take a child hostage for a bit!"
Benn Beckman muttered under his breath, then leaped up sharply, heading towards Kyle at high speed.
Given Garp's strength, it was no exaggeration to say that their entire crew combined wouldn't be enough to fight him.
Although taking a child hostage was somewhat embarrassing, for self-preservation, it was a minor issue.
Watching Benn Beckman charge towards him, Kyle's expression showed no change at all. Instead, he gave Benn Beckman a faint smile.
His body transformed into purple lightning and instantly disappeared from the spot.
Benn Beckman's hand closed on empty air, a look of surprise flashing across his face.
Frowning slightly, he turned to look in a certain direction. He saw Kyle floating in mid-air, looking at him with a smile.
"How scary, mister!"
Benn Beckman landed back on the ship and looked up at Kyle.
"The Rumble-Rumble Fruit?"
"No, no, no!"
Kyle shook his finger, looking at everyone seriously as he spoke:
"It's the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Violet Heaven Thunder Form!"
"Please say the full name, to show... respect for me!!"
(⊙o⊙)…
"Everyone, how about trying out my move?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a crackling sound was heard. Dazzling purple lightning erupted, faintly accompanied by a clear, loud cry.
A giant purple thunderbird appeared in their vision, its body entwined with violent purple lightning.
The thunderbird spread its wings, and countless lightning serpents shot out from its massive wings, raining down towards the ship below.
The portly Lucky Roux jumped out, squatting slightly, and roared:
"Watch me!!"
He thrust out both palms. Armament Haki burst from his palms, released outward, annihilating all the incoming lightning serpents.
"Yo, that fatty's got some skill!"
"Then how about trying this?"
Kyle raised an eyebrow slightly, waved his small hand, and the giant thunderbird spread its wings, charging swiftly downwards.
!!
The violent momentum arrived before the thunderbird, making everyone's clothes rustle loudly.
Lucky Roux's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with shock.
What the?
Are you a real kid or a fake kid?
Is a move with this kind of power something you can unleash at your age?
Can you even handle it?!!
Lucky Roux's fat trembled twice. To be honest, Kyle's move made him feel an intensely strong sense of threat.
Even if he could block it, it wouldn't be easy. Getting injured was almost certain.
But he wouldn't back down. If he retreated facing a little brat, where would he put his face when word got out?
His eyes focused, and he prepared to use his full strength to deal with Kyle's attack.
But then a hand rested on his shoulder, and Shanks's calm voice sounded in his ear.
"Lucky Roux, let me handle it."
As he spoke, Shanks stepped forward, drew his sword Gryphon, and slashed out fiercely.
A red slash wave, carrying an irresistible momentum, clashed with the thunderbird mid-air.
Boom——
The moment they connected, an extremely powerful shockwave erupted, sweeping outwards along with countless purple lightning serpents.
The two forces collided in the air, waves of air rippling outwards like water, continuously dispersing.
Finally, with a sound akin to an explosion, both the slash wave and the thunderbird vanished completely.
!!!
The many pirates on the Red-Haired Pirates' ship widened their eyes in shock, their gazes carrying a bit of disbelief.
Although they knew that slash wave wasn't Shanks's full power, it was already considerable.
Yet it ended in a draw with this kid?
Shanks frowned slightly, then suddenly shouted loudly:
"Everyone attack together, get that kid down here!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone leaped up simultaneously, charging towards Kyle.
!!!
Kyle's expression changed. Without the slightest hesitation, countless purple lightning surged from his body, blasting towards Shanks and the others.
However, facing the combined effort of the many members of the Red-Haired Pirates, this lightning was shattered in an instant.
But that instant was enough.
Everyone's expressions froze slightly. Kyle, who had just been above them, had now disappeared.
They released Observation Haki and looked up. They could barely see a black dot.
Kyle was now a thousand meters above them in the air.
At this distance, given that they couldn't fly, they could pretty much do nothing to him. The attack range of slash waves might be sufficient, but the problem was, at this distance, with Kyle's speed, dodging would be far too easy for him.
Well then, the hostage plan failed!!
Initiate Plan B immediately!!!
"Take in the sails!!"
Shanks shouted, signaling everyone to gather at the ship's stern. They glanced at each other, then simultaneously released Armament Haki, blasting it onto the sea surface.
In an instant, the sea surface caved in into a huge hollow. The resulting recoil force erupted violently, launching the ship into the sky.
The ship flew through the sky at extreme speed, the sound of rushing wind constant.
But even so, an oppressive feeling still shrouded everyone's hearts.
Everyone's expressions changed simultaneously. They sharply looked up towards the heavens. They saw a red light flickering constantly, emitting an aura that made one's heart tremble with fear.
The next second, a loud, excited shout from Garp came from the heavens above.
"Bone... Impact!!"
An immensely powerful shockwave blasted out from Garp's fist, heading towards the Red-Haired Pirates' ship flying in the air.
!!!
Shanks's expression changed drastically immediately. His muscles tensed all over, his left hand gripping Gryphon tightly. He leaped up fiercely.
Pouring all his strength into Gryphon, he roared:
"Divine Departure!!"
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