197. The First Appearance Of Conqueror's Infusion

In the New World, Kaido and Atlas have been locked in a fierce battle for hours. The sky is filled with ominous clouds that keep swirling, and the deep sea is turbulent, causing massive waves. Rain and fog blend, making it challenging to see the two fighters clearly. Their forms are distorted amid the chaotic weather.

Yet, both sides maintain a keen Observation Haki, keeping track of each other's movements. At this intense level of battle, relying solely on the naked eye for judgments is no longer feasible. Instinct and haki become their primary tools.

"Brat!!"

In the Human-Beast mode, Kaido unleashed a mighty roar, baring his fangs, and with excitement in his eyes, he delivered a powerful punch toward Atlas at the same time.

Atlas didn't evade; instead, he raised his arm, countering Kaido with a fist enveloped in black and red hues!

Boom!

The explosion and the clash of their formidable powers were undeniably terrifying. Even the robust and resilient Kaido couldn't help but groan. A hint of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and his dragon-scale-covered fist bore prominent burn marks.

Out of nowhere, a dark dragon's tail swiftly swung from behind. Black and red lightning flashed as it struck Atlas forcefully on the cheek.

Buzz—! !

A fierce shock jolted through, and Atlas experienced a moment of darkness before another punch struck him hard in the abdomen. Despite his haki offering some resistance, the belly being the body's softer area, couldn't fully withstand the powerful impact, causing him to be forcefully overturned.

"That is…"

"This feeling!!"

In the next moment, Atlas's eyes gleamed intensely as he abruptly pulled back, fixing a fierce gaze on Kaido.

"Brat! Can you sense the vast gap between us? That's the extent of your capabilities!"

An arrogant smile crept onto the corner of Kaido's mouth, his beard and hair fluttering behind him, resembling a devil.

"You better concede and surrender that traitor, Francis!"

"Hehe…"

Atlas, standing resolute, sneered, silently sensing his return to peak condition, and mockingly disregarded the situation.

"You're so naive, Kaido!"

"Focus on your own safety now, and leave the judgment of the traitor to the side!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"Naive?"

Veins bulging on Kaido's forehead, he drew Hassaikai from his waist, wearing a fierce expression, "This will show you the difference between you and me!"

"Kosanze Ragnaraku (Nine Mountains and Eight Seas of Purgatory)!!"

His body shot up abruptly, tightly gripping the mace. The black lightning almost materialized, emitting a terrifying scream in the air, striking Atlas forcefully on the head!

Atlas advanced instead of retreating, his stance widened, fists surging with black and red lightning. A daunting aura started emanating from the fists, creating airwaves, and an awe-inspiring determination soared into the sky, as if ready to shatter space itself!

"Secret meaning: Serious Punch!"

Boom!

Their fists never met, the space between them shimmering as a shockwave of black and red lightning erupted outwards. Above, the oppressive shroud of clouds ripped open, revealing a bottomless chasm where the sky should be.

Conqueror's infusion!

Kaido looked horrified.

'This guy...'

'He can wrap Conqueror's infusion, though barely, around his fist!?'

Though still refining his skills, Kaido distinctly senses the formidable will to challenge the world emanating from Atlas's fist! This is the infusion power exclusive to Conqueror's haki!

"Finally…"

"Learned!!"

Atlas grinned, experiencing a profound sense of both physical and mental relief.

Along the journey, he fell victim to Conqueror's entanglement may times– be it Kaido, Rayleigh, or Shiki. Initially unable to resist and gradually evolving to barely holding his ground, Atlas faced severe beatings each time.

He's well aware of the significant gap between him and a powerhouse like Kaido. The most glaring discrepancy lies in Conqueror's infusion attack. It's not just the gap in attack potency but also the impact of concentrated willpower!

And now, mastering the art of infusing Conqueror's, it implies that he's on the verge of narrowing this gap, even having a chance to surpass Kaido!

....

A warship with a dog-like figure sailed through the turbulent sea. The pristine waves incessantly brushed against its hull, yet failed to impede its onward journey.

"Bwahaha, don't worry, I'll swiftly move to provide support!"

Garp, sporting a dog-head hat, wore a confident expression, patting his chest reassuringly.

"That's good, Kaido..."

"Bwahahaha! That young Atlas won't go down easily. He's my most promising protege!"

Before Sengoku could finish speaking, Garp interrupted with another hearty burst of laughter.

As one of the Candidate Admirals, despite a strength gap with Kaido, Atlas can effortlessly halt a Sea emperor, especially with his remarkable resilience.

In top-level battles like this, the competition often revolves around physical strength and endurance. Despite the variations in everyone's attacks, the differences aren't too significant, and it's common to engage in battles lasting several days and nights.

"Alright, Sengoku, no need to worry. Just get ready to detain Kaido this time!"

After Garp finished speaking, he hung up the phone with a click and turned to Bogard to issue the order.

Next, head to the G-5 base at full speed!"

"Yes, Mr. Garp!"

Garp felt helpless. Kaido's fruit ability granted him impressive maneuverability. Despite swiftly gathering his troops and racing from the G-3 base to the G-5 base, he couldn't match Kaido's speed.

.....

Several dozen kilometers away from the G-5 base.

A mass of flesh formed by hundreds of news birds floated silently in mid-air. Above them, Morgans held a telescope, watching the clash between Kaido and Atlas with rapt attention, sporting an excited expression.

"Hahaha, I knew it. As long as that man is around, there'll always be big news!"

This top-notch battle scene and the clash between the two major forces at sea will undoubtedly significantly boost the sales of their World Economy News. Morgans has been closely monitoring Atlas, the rising star of the Marines, whom he noticed early on!

"Indeed, compared to the previous battle with Crocodile, this man has undoubtedly matured a bit. He can actually engage with Kaido now!"

Morgans decided that once the battle concludes, he must discreetly get close for a sensational close-up of the two. He's already contemplating tomorrow's news headlines, certain to send ripples across the seas!!

A monster in his twenties has risen to the pinnacle of the world with unparalleled strength. Even Kaido, the Sea emperor known as the Strongest Creature, must steer clear of his prowess!

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