"The power of terror…!"
Kaido's demonic arm suddenly reached out, trying to grab Marco flying in mid-air.
For a time, the wind and clouds rolled upside down, the energy reversed, and the whistling became relentless, creating an extremely terrifying atmosphere.
It's just that—
Obviously,
At the height Marco is at the moment, Kaido cannot reach him.
But…
Rumble~!
The massive god-and-demon-like hand bombarded upward with overwhelming energy.
A terrifying, high-density shockwave surged towards Marco with unstoppable force!
"!"
Marco, unafraid, unleashed a punch in an instant.
As his fist shot forward, endless flames erupted.
Marco, like an immortal phoenix reigning over a land of fire, sent forth a devastating punch. The flames transformed into a colossal, earth-shattering blow, crashing downward like a blazing sun!
Thundered~!
In the blink of an eye, the two terrifying forces collided. The booming sound shook the heavens, spreading shockwaves across the sky.
Circles of ripples spread from the point of impact, while the scorching sun dissipated into endless flames that scattered across the sky.
Kaido's massive shockwave was shattered in the collision.
"Next time we meet… it will be your death sentence!"
Kaido's voice boomed across the sky like a god's decree, deep and fearsome, thundering like thousands of galloping soldiers, deafening to all who heard it.
At that moment, Marco's enormous flaming wings stretched across the sea's reflection below. The sky brimmed with fire. Unyielding and fearless, Marco declared, "Next time we meet, Kaido… You will be the dead man!"
The world trembles in fear before the might of Kaido—godlike, indestructible, the King of Beasts, and one of the Four Emperors.
But…
"I am not afraid of you!"
In this world, anyone who dares to kill me—
I will trample their bones to survive!
Even if there are mountains of bones,
Even if I must crush the world itself—
I won't hesitate!
Crash~!
The ocean below erupted with massive waves.
Thundered~~!
Above, the thunderclouds churned, as if the oppressive black sky sought to crush everything beneath it. The fearsome weather of the New World was as chaotic as ever.
"Next time we meet… it will be a battle of life and death!"
Marco's flaming wings, burning like an immortal phoenix, carried him swiftly through the sky. His blue flames left a long, glowing trail, cutting through the oppressive darkness of the heavens.
It was a spectacular sight.
"You foolish brats who don't know life from death... The pirates you've fought so far were just child's play!"
Kaido's voice reverberated across the sea and sky. "Next time… you'll die a death far worse than Whitebeard's!"
…
"Ding!"
"In the dangerous clash of Conqueror's Haki, the host has successfully awakened Conqueror's Haki through the system's auxiliary mechanism, achieving immense growth!"
Flying through the sky, Marco heard the system prompt, and joy filled his heart.
He hadn't expected that confronting Kaido's Conqueror's Haki would grant him such a tremendous boost!
Even greater than the benefits he gained in his final battle with Charlotte Katakuri!
"As I thought—facing stronger opponents always yields better results!"
Marco smiled confidently.
In the eyes of the world, his victory over Katakuri had already exceeded expectations. And now, though Kaido's sudden appearance surprised him, it had only brought him greater benefits.
…
Amid the waves, shattered islands drifted across the sea.
Most of the island had tilted and sunk, with only a few fragments floating on the surface.
By chance, a photographic Den Den Mushi lay fixed to a small piece of debris, miraculously avoiding being swept into the sea.
Although the photographic Den Den Mushi had fainted during the chaos, it suddenly stirred and came to life moments ago—
And it had captured the entire battle between Marco and Kaido, broadcasting it across the New World!
The scene of Marco clashing with Kaido spread across countless islands.
"Oh my God!"
"Marco and Kaido… they fought for the first time!"
"What an incredible battle!"
The New World was thrown into turmoil.
Countless pirates were left speechless.
Pirate crews across the sea were shaken by the news.
"The strongest Sweet Commander, Charlotte Katakuri, was defeated by Marco!"
"And then Marco confronted the world's most terrifying creature—'Hundred Beast' Kaido!"
The entire world buzzed with excitement, and countless people were left in awe.
Pirates who had once supported Katakuri now felt the sting of humiliation. They could no longer deny the truth—Marco's strength was overwhelming.
After this confrontation, Marco's fame soared even higher across the turbulent seas of the New World. Countless pirates began to idolize him.
They eagerly awaited the day when Marco would truly battle Kaido—
And defeat the seemingly invincible Emperor.
"I believe that day will come soon!"
Among Marco's many pirate admirers, countless female pirates clenched their fists in determination, whispering their hope with unwavering belief.
…
On a remote island in the New World—
Doflamingo adjusted his signature sunglasses, his face betraying a rare expression of shock.
"Marco… actually fought Kaido. And… he didn't fall behind!"
Doflamingo could hardly believe it.
New World, Nations, Cake Island.
"Katakuri… has failed!"
"What a useless waste!"
"Whitebeard… Even after your death, you continue to haunt me! I truly regret not joining forces to slaughter you back then!"
"As for Marco, the Immortal Phoenix… I'll reduce him to ashes until nothing remains!"
The furious roar of Charlotte Linlin, one of the Four Emperors, echoed across Cake Island.
Thunderclouds churned in the sky, lightning flashed violently, and thunder roared relentlessly. Fire and lightning cascaded from the heavens, while the sea raged and waves crashed upside down, sending shockwaves across the waters.
The entire Charlotte family on Cake Island trembled in fear.
They were horrified—
Marco was far more formidable than they had ever imagined.
The clash between Marco and Kaido had left them speechless, stunned beyond belief.
As members of the Four Emperors' ranks, they understood better than most just how terrifying Kaido truly was.
And yet—
Marco had held his ground against Kaido!
Even if it had been just a brief encounter,
It was enough to shake the foundation of everything they believed in.
What frightened them the most, however, was something far more ominous—Marco's actions had ignited the unbridled fury of Big Mom herself.
"Katakuri… dead?!"
At that moment, the skies over Cake Island shifted violently between rain and sunshine, reflecting the erratic fury of their enraged leader.
Big Mom's voice, filled with unending rage, boomed across the island, and the entire world seemed to tremble in fear.
Countless souls, overwhelmed by her wrath, dropped to their knees, paralyzed with terror, unable to move.