One Piece - I'm Whitebeard

BOOM!

At that moment, Ace and Katakuri clashed once more.

Confronted with the tremendous force, Ace's body was sent flying backward, landing forcefully on the bow of the Moby Dick.

Then, with a piercing gaze, he locked eyes with Katakuri and took a deep breath.

"This guy is really tough!"

With that, he was determined to continue on with his attack.

However, just as he was about to make his move, he noticed a hand blocking his path.

Ace looked up in surprise.

He realized that it was the old man who stop him

"Guurarara~"

"Linlin son, if you seek trouble, then I shall be your opponent!"

Whitebeard fixed his gaze on Katakuri and spoke with a gentle smile in his voice.

"Is the old man going to join the fight?"

Ace took a deep breath, causing the flame on his fist to extinguish.

"It looks like Pops holds great admiration for Katakuri."

Marco placed his hands on his chin, smiling as he exchanged a meaningful glance with the others, saying: "Perhaps he'll become our brother."

"Ugh?"

Everyone was taken aback by this revelation.

But upon further reflection, the idea of Katakuri joining the family didn't seem so bad after all.

"The strongest man in the world - Whitebeard!"

Katakuri face on the opposite side remained motionless, his previous calm expression in the face of Ace now replaced by a solemn demeanor.

He has a calculative and calm personality.

Never overestimate others, and never underestimate others.

He was fully aware of the vast gap that separated him from Whitebeard.

Thump!

When he was concentrating.

Whitebeard leaped from the ship and landed firmly on the ground.

However, instead of acting immediately, he walked towards Katakuri with steady steps.

He walked calmly and peacefully.

It didn't appear as if he had come to fight at all; it was more like a leisurely stroll.

But that was all it took!

However, it brought an unimaginable pressure on Katakuri!

The moment he laid eyes on Whitebeard, a voice echoed in his heart, incessantly reminding him that person before him is the man who is earning title as the strongest man in the world.

During the Summit War of Marineford, he even won against the three Admirals, securing a decisive victory!

Cold sweat trickled down Katakuri forehead.

As Whitebeard drew nearer, Katakuri summoned his courage and let out a low growl, swiftly rushed forward.

Stabbed!

With the trident raised high, he struggled to strike down with all his might.

But

Whitebeard remained unmoved.

It seemed that this attack was merely child's play to him, not worth his attention.

The weapons are getting closer.

In the end, they were just a few centimeters away from Whitebeard!

"It succeed?"

This thought briefly crossed Katakuri's mind.

However,

This idea hasn't fallen yet!

He caught a glimpse of a fleeting afterimage, and when he looked at it again,

there was a slight distance where the blow had been narrowly avoided.

"Such incredible dodging speed!"

Katakuri's eyes narrowed into needle-like slits.

Witnessing the incredibly precise evasion, his heart was shaken to its core.

"Guurarara~"

"Linlin kid, show me the extent of your foolishness!"

Whitebeard let out a laugh

As the words escaped his lips, a Naginata swiftly descended with a chopping motion.

Zhiingg~

A thunderous swoosh pierced through the air.

From the sound alone, Katakuri could tell the tremendous power behind the blow!

"Not good!"

In a state of shock, Katakuri instinctively raised his trident to defend himself, acting on pure reflex.

Clang!

The clash of metal reverberated with explosive force.

His arms trembled, and a horrified expression etched across his face.

Strength!

Unmatched power!

Against such overwhelming force, he was utterly defenseless, his body being pushed backward, and he was about to fall to the ground.

It became apparent that Whitebeard had moved a short distance.

"I can't fall!"

Katakuri eyes opened wide.

However, in the face of such immense force, his arm grew numb, leaving him powerless to resist.

His body slowly fall...

He was on the verge of landing on his back!

But in that critical moment, he suddenly recalled what his sister had said to him.

'My brother is the perfect man who never falls on his back!'

"Although Brule is not here, how can I let my family down as a brother?!"

He didn't know from where the strength surged within him.

In a critical moment, he shook his head and forcefully slammed it onto the ground, regardless of the potential injury.

BOOM!

A dull thud resonated.

The head made contact with the ground before the back, providing a firm support for his body.

At the same time, while using the trident to withstand Whitebeard's assault, beads of sweat continued to trickle down.

But even so...

He refused to let his back touch the ground!

"Guurarara~"

"Even if it means getting injured, you must not land on your back. Is there a special conviction that drives you?"

Whitebeard witnessed this scene and chuckled: "What a reckless fool!"

Having said that, but he put away his Naginata, The Murakumogiri

Katakuri felt the pressure in his hand weakening, and he suddenly exerted force to evede. He leaped away from Whitebeard, putting some distance between them.

But he didn't feel lucky or satisfied.

Instead, he gazed at Whitebeard with a serious expression.

The previous strike made him acutely aware of the vast difference between himself and Whitebeard!

"Sigh~"

Take a deep breath and make a conscious effort to calm down.

He swung the trident once more and charged towards Whitebeard.

Zhiiing~

The sound of breaking through the air echoed.

This attack was faster and more aggressive than before.

However, Whitebeard seems to see through the future, effortlessly dodging Katakuri's attacks no matter where they came from.

And,

Throughout Katakuri's relentless attacks, Whitebeard's expression remained unchanged.

From the beginning until now, it seemed like a breeze for Whitebeard.

It appeared that he didn't take this battle seriously at all!

As Katakuri faced the calm and composed Whitebeard, the pressure in his heart intensified even further.

"Heh~"

"This battle is so boring. The difference in strength is too great, and there's absolutely no chance of winning!"

Crocodile said with a cigar in his mouth.

"Obviously, Katakuri is up against the old man!"

Marco grinned in a predictable manner.

"After all, the old man is the strongest person in the world. It's only natural for him to surpass the younger generation!"

Ace burst into laughter.

Amidst the ongoing conversation among several individuals, the battle between the two fighters continued.

After launching another four or five attacks, Katakuri finally came to a halt, panting heavily.

The look of astonishment on Katakuri's face grew even more pronounced as he gazed at Whitebeard.

Because in this brief clash.

He truly experienced the terrifying reality about Whitebeard strength!

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