Fighting Shanks Again

Chapter 271: Fighting Shanks Again

"Since Shanks is being persistent, I can only deal with him here."

Solo turned around directly and temporarily threw Luffy to the side. He glanced at Shanks, who stood up again. Then, he swung his arm.

His renowned sword, one of the Supreme Blades, shot out like an arrow released from a bowstring. It pierced into the ground right where they stood. This unexpected action surprised Shanks. He never expected Solo to do this.

"Is it because I don't have a weapon that you won't use swordsmanship?" Shanks couldn't help asking.

Even though he and Solo were at odds, Shanks had to admit that Solo's actions in the Marines were fair and aboveboard. Generous and considerate.

Looking at it from Solo's perspective, there was nothing wrong with what he was doing. If it weren't for their different positions, Shanks felt that he and Solo could potentially be friends.

"You're right, Shanks." Solo nodded slightly, confirming Shanks' observation.

Then, a terrifying Haki aura erupted from Solo's body, spreading in all directions.

It seemed to engulf the entire Marineford. The sky and earth changed color accordingly. Dark clouds loomed heavily overhead.

Shanks had only witnessed this level of overwhelming Haki from individuals like Garp, Roger, Whitebeard, and Sengoku. Solo didn't release the Haki just to intimidate Shanks. In the next moment, he concentrated the overwhelming Haki that filled the sky into one place, wrapping it around his right arm.

It seemed like he had no intention of using his left hand. Upon noticing this detail, Shanks couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"Not only are you giving up your swordsmanship, but you're also willing to fight me with just one hand?" Shanks' expression darkened.

This situation made him feel underestimated.

"I hope you don't regret it," Shanks said in a low voice.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Solo appeared right in front of him. His speed was even faster than Kizaru's when using the Soru technique.

"Fast," Shanks couldn't help but feel startled.

Boom!

In an instant, Solo raised his right arm, clenched his fist, and struck directly at Shanks' chest. Even Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, could hardly follow Solo's movements, let alone dodge or block them.

Shanks was sent flying like a broken kite, knocked back by Solo's punch. His body traced a parabolic arc in the air before crashing heavily onto the ground. And now, Solo was full of killing intent.

He didn't give Shanks any chance at all. Immediately after knocking Shanks away with one punch, Solo quickly closed the distance. By the time Shanks landed on the ground, Solo was already by his side.

With Shanks' left chest in front of him, Solo once again struck down with his fist. When it was too late to react, Shanks widened his eyes in shock. The overwhelming Haki that spread out reached its peak at that moment.

Foretelling the future one second in advance. He slapped his palm on the ground and, using force, forcibly moved his body and rolled towards the other side.

Boom!

Solo's punch missed and crashed into Marineford square. Layers of the earth shattered, spreading huge cracks like spiderwebs. At the same time, a shockwave was set off and rippled outward.

Catching up with Shanks, who was rolling away, Solo delivered a hard slap. It sent Shanks flying eight feet away.

Boom!

With a muffled sound, Shanks lay on the ground in a panic. He raised his head again, not daring to let Solo out of his sight.

"How can the marine be so strong? It's like a monster..."

Shanks gritted his teeth, showing his embarrassment. Although he was mentally prepared and knew this battle would be tough, he still didn't expect it. Solo, without using a renowned sword or his left hand, was still so powerful.

After all, he was one of the Four Emperors in the New World. One of the top powerhouses in this sea.

"If I had known earlier, I would have brought more people with me."

Shanks gasped through the corner of his mouth, regretting his decision. He had thought that the Marine Headquarters could give him some face. Bring an end to this war. But instead, he encountered a lunatic like Solo.

"Shanks, what are you doing lying there?"

Suddenly, Solo's voice drew near. Shanks saw him raise his right leg high this time, with an overwhelming Haki and an armed appearance wrapped around his heel. Aiming at Shanks lying on the ground, he delivered a kick. Like a long black whip, it came down forcefully.

"Not good." Seeing this, Shanks placed one hand on the ground and quickly moved away.

Boom!

The tremendous power crashed into the ground, tearing it apart beneath them. Countless boulders flew in all directions. One of them struck Shanks hard in the stomach.

Pooh!

Shanks spat out a mouthful of blood. He felt as if his internal organs were about to shatter from the impact. The pain was unbearable.

"No, if this continues, I'll definitely die here. I have to fight back..." Shanks' mind raced.

He realized that he couldn't continue like this. He had no choice but to endure the excruciating pain and clench his fist. Focusing all his strength on one point.

"Come on!"

In an instant, Shanks shouted loudly and threw a punch. Facing Solo head-on. Even Solo didn't expect that Shanks, who had been on the defensive, would choose to fight back at this moment.

"However, that's just what I want."

Solo raised the corner of his mouth and swung his punch in response. This time, there were no Eight Trigrams, no Rinnegan. No extra powers to rely on.

Just Shanks and Solo competing with their physical abilities, enhanced by the unique world of "One Piece" — Haki!

Boom!

A thunderous explosion reverberated between them as fists collided with tremendous force, creating a terrifying shockwave that swept in all directions. The ground beneath their feet crumbled. A black abyss burst open.

Two dark clouds clashed in the sky. Everyone's attention in Marineford was completely captivated by the two combatants. Every pirate couldn't help but hold their breath, fixated on Shanks. Cold sweat dripped from their foreheads and palms.

"Come on, Shanks!"

"You must win, Shanks."

"Defeat this marine!"

Everyone cheered and silently prayed for Shanks. They hoped he could defeat Solo, this monstrous newcomer. However, even the current Shanks didn't possess enough strength to match Solo.