One Piece:Becoming the King of the World from the Rocks Era

Barrett, Ashura Doji, and Howard quickly led 30,000 men from the Infinity Pirates to intercept Branton, while Li Yuan continued towards Silver Axe's territory.

"Captain, ahead lies the domain of the Silver Axe Pirates, and it seems they're already waiting on the island," Marly reported, putting down his spyglass.

"Very well, prepare to dock and defeat the Silver Axe Pirates!" Li Yuan commanded.

Before his arrival, Li Yuan unleashed his Conqueror's Haki, a crimson wave surging towards the island like a tidal wave.

Silver Axe, not to be outdone, released his own Conqueror's Haki.

The clash split the skies, red lightning crackling as the two Hakis collided, enveloping the entire island and sea. The oppressive haze cleared, revealing warm sunlight.

Li Yuan's Haki dominated, forcing Silver Axe's Haki back onto the island.

"The sky... it's splitting!" Many rookie pirates in both crews were astonished by the sight, witnessing their first Haki clash.

"Hahaha, Silver Axe, your Conqueror's Haki is outdated!" Li Yuan taunted, his voice echoing across the island and sea.

"Prepare the cannons! Fire when the Infinity Pirates are in range!" Silver Axe ordered angrily, infuriated by his defeat in the Haki clash.

"Fire!!" ×2

As soon as they were in range, both the Infinity Pirates and the Silver Axe Pirates unleashed a barrage of cannon fire.

"Boom!!!"

Explosions filled the air as cannonballs flew between the island and approaching ships, igniting the battle between the two pirate crews.

"Whoosh!!!"

Suddenly, a thousand-meter-long axe slash hurtled towards Marly's ship.

Marly felt the overwhelming power of the slash, akin to his captain's, rendering him helpless.

"Crack!!!"

Before the slash could reach Marly, Li Yuan casually countered with a slash of his own, obliterating the attack.

"It's a captain's fight, but the crew suffers," Marly thought, sweating as he watched the sea split by the two powerful strikes.

"Silver Axe, if you dare, come and fight!!" Li Yuan challenged, using Moonwalk to soar towards the island, his voice booming over the landscape.

"Hahaha, Li Yuan, if it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get!" Silver Axe laughed, moving to a more isolated part of the island to avoid endangering his crew.

Li Yuan agreed, as did most pirate leaders: a battle of captains, while the crews fought separately.

Reaching the designated battleground, Silver Axe attacked first, his giant axe enveloped in Conqueror's and Armament Haki.

"Explosive Axe!"

The axe fell with the force of a mountain, seemingly unstoppable.

Li Yuan wielded the Seven Stars Sword, merging three sword intents with Conqueror's and Armament Haki.

"Trinity Unification: Conqueror's Blood Dragon Slash!"

The Seven Stars Sword unleashed its formidable power, clashing head-on with the incoming axe.

"Boom!!!!"

As sword and axe met, a shockwave radiated from them, red lightning crackling in the gap between the weapons.

"Damn, how did his sword become so strong?" Silver Axe gritted his teeth, exerting all his strength to overpower Li Yuan.

Despite using his Power-Power Fruit to amplify his strength, he couldn't overcome Li Yuan, who had grown alarmingly powerful.

Had he not eaten the Devil Fruit, he might not have even been able to withstand Li Yuan's strike.

"Bang!!!"

After a three-second stalemate, the gap between them compressed and exploded, blasting both combatants apart.

"The Power-Power Fruit truly enhances strength," Li Yuan noted, acknowledging Silver Axe's boosted attack power.

"But personal strength isn't just about raw power."

"Life Return: Normal Limb Enhancement!"

After assessing Silver Axe's capabilities, Li Yuan ceased holding back, using Life Return to enhance his body within normal limits.

In an instant, Li Yuan vanished from sight, leaving a crater where he once stood.

Detecting his movement with Observation Haki, Silver Axe instinctively swung his axe to the left, but only struck an afterimage.

Li Yuan's Seven Stars Sword slashed towards Silver Axe's neck.

Silver Axe retreated quickly, narrowly avoiding the blade.

He countered with an upward swing of his axe, only to find it was another afterimage.

Sensing danger, Silver Axe couldn't evade and reinforced his back with Armament Haki, charging forward.

"Rip!!!"

Li Yuan appeared behind Silver Axe, the Seven Stars Sword carving through his Haki defense, leaving a deep gash on his shoulder.

"How is he so fast?" Silver Axe endured the pain, realizing that although his Observation Haki detected Li Yuan, his body couldn't evade in time.

"Burial Slash!"

Despite his injury, Silver Axe's movements remained fluid as he swung his axe from above, aiming to bury Li Yuan beneath his might.

"Trinity Unification: Conqueror's Blood Moon Ascension!!"

A blood-red Asura appeared behind Li Yuan, its killing intent surging as the Seven Stars Sword cleaved upwards.

This time, as sword met axe, the Seven Stars Sword overpowered the giant axe, sending Silver Axe flying hundreds of meters.

"How is his strength increasing?" Silver Axe steadied himself, shocked by the reversal. In their first clash, they were equal; now, he was losing ground.

Did Li Yuan hold back in their initial exchange?

"Hahaha, Silver Axe, your axe is growing dull!" Li Yuan taunted, pressing his advantage.

"Bang!!!"

Silver Axe, refusing to yield, met Li Yuan's assault head-on but was again launched hundreds of meters.

"Cough, cough!!"

The impact rattled Silver Axe, forcing blood from his mouth.

"Hahaha, Silver Axe, you're old. This era belongs to me, Li Yuan!" Li Yuan laughed, advancing with the Seven Stars Sword.

"Hmph, boy, I was ruling the seas before you were born!" Silver Axe acknowledged Li Yuan's strength and avoided direct confrontation.

Using the Power-Power Fruit, he boosted his leg strength to enhance his speed.

"Hmph, old fool, you think you can escape?" Li Yuan sneered as Silver Axe dodged.

"Trinity Unification: Conqueror's Divine Severance!!"

Power surged through Li Yuan as he vanished, the Seven Stars Sword unleashing its might.

The strike seemed capable of severing even a god's head.

"Impossible, I can't dodge!"

Faced with the attack, Silver Axe realized evasion was futile, his Observation Haki confirming it.

With no other choice, he met the attack head-on.

Silver Axe channeled his fruit's power, swinging his axe to intercept the Seven Stars Sword.

"Bang!!!"

In that moment, Silver Axe felt the overwhelming force transmitted through his axe, unable to withstand it despite his best efforts.

His axe's power collapsed, the shockwave wracking his body with pain.

Skidding back over 500 meters, his legs gouged trenches in the ground before stopping.

"Is that all, Silver Axe? You're weak!" Li Yuan taunted, pursuing his advantage.

"Punk, don't get cocky!"

Though battered, Silver Axe was a veteran powerhouse, possessing Admiral-level strength. He wouldn't concede easily, despite his injuries.

Gripping his axe, he faced Li Yuan's next attack without the sense of inevitability from before.

He knew Li Yuan couldn't unleash that undodgeable strike repeatedly.

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