77 Chapter 77: Unveiling Shadows: The Hidden Might of the Dragon Kingdom's Protectors!

Many powerful people are fighting against the Dragon Kingdom.

They are strong and have their own armies. Although they sometimes compete with each other, the Dragon Kingdom is their main enemy and they are causing them the most trouble.

Even though the Dragon Kingdom has top warriors, they are outnumbered and outmatched.

[Red Hair: The Dragon King is still here, waiting for them to arrive!]

[Loan usury king: The Undertaker has shown up too, looks like he's not on the Dragon King's hit list!]

[Sanji: This feels like a storybook, where heroes gather and face trials to confront the villain!]

[Bonney: Hey! Gao Yang is a victim, not some evil king!]

[Whitebeard: Will Kaido or the Undertaker win?]

[John: I saw the Golden Lion attack from the sky just now, where did they go? I missed it!]

[Morgans: I didn't notice either! The clouds covered everything for a moment just now!]

[Nusjuro: Sengoku and Garp, where are you? We can't let anyone capture Gao Yang!]

The Five Elders are tense.

Even Im, sitting on the Void Throne, is lost in thought.

She rests her head on one hand and taps her fingers rhythmically.

It's clear something is troubling her.

[Sengoku: We're in East Blue and heading to the Kingdom with everything we've got! We'll be there in 30 minutes!]

Sengoku is worried!

He thought the new military list and the gathering of forces would create a stalemate.

But Kaido took a big risk and surprised everyone.

He attacked at the right moment, formed an alliance with Big Mom, and even manipulated other forces to join him.

This allowed Kaido to face Gao Yang directly.

Sengoku might have misjudged Kaido and Big Mom before.

[King: Kaido will rule the world!]

[Buggy: Is the Dragon King staying put? Is the person he's always with secretly really powerful?]

[Stussy: Are you kidding? You think top fighters are just lying around everywhere?]

[Ochoku: Silver Ax, don't leave us. I can't fight this woman alone, I might die!]

[Silver Ax: Who made you doubt me? I used a knife to escape the attack temporarily. I won't let anyone take Gao Yang, he's mine!]

[Ochoku: Don't forget me!]

"Aren't you going back? Your king is about to be captured! I can't defeat you, and I can't steal anything. Let's call it a draw."

Kizaru sighed, feeling frustrated.

Working for Kaido wasn't really that good.

He blames the Cp0 for rushing into things, which led them into this mess.

To everyone's surprise, the Dragon Kingdom turned out to have three top powerhouses!

"I doubt that, Marines. By the way, I'm the captain of the second guard. In our Dragon Kingdom, team numbers are usually chosen by the members themselves and don't reflect strength. However, first and second are exceptions; they're based on power. So rest assured, I'm no weakling," a faint smile played on his lips.

Everyone's attention to him.

Only his opponents hear his words, and Kizaru is stunned.

He can't believe what he hears: someone even stronger than the strongest monster in the Dragon Kingdom! .

Kizaru thinks he can fight anyone else, even the strongest swordsman, but against this mysterious figure, he only has a 30% chance of winning.

He's terrified because this would mean there's a power level in the Dragon Kingdom that surpasses anything known!

Even Whitebeard couldn't defeat an admiral alone! Kizaru wants to ask more, but he doubts the answer and doesn't even believe it himself. .

He prepares for defense, focusing entirely on the sky and the unknown threat.

[Stussy: Big Mom and Kaido are here! The Undertaker's hurt, but still dangerous. The others are all powerful pirates, second only to Kaido's crew. Even if Gao Yang has a top fighter guarding him, it won't matter!]

[Perospero: Mom, hurry up and capture the Dragon King! These monsters and robots are a real pain!]

[Queen: Let's make Dragon Kingdom the new base for the Beasts Pirates!]

Kaido arrived, confirming no immediate danger and sensing Big Mom nearby.

He wanted to wait for the best moment to attack, but others couldn't.

The Undertaker and three others charged at Gao Yang, but as they attacked, a blinding beam of light struck them down!

It was the Oath of Victory sword, its power so immense that some of them were instantly vaporized!

[Hawkeye: That blonde warrior's swordsmanship is amazing! She's as good as me, another top-tier fighter!]

[Red hair: I'm speechless!]

[Law: No surprise here! I even suspected this is the Dragon Kingdom all along!]

[Bonney: Wow! The Dragon Kingdom really has another top fighter!]

[Hawkins: I'll take a guess! There might be five! That pale guy isn't to be underestimated!]

[Sengoku: Top fighters shouldn't be discussed so lightly! We can't just assume there are more without proper evidence!]

Sengoku is overwhelmed!

Everything he knew is wrong.

Five top powerhouses in one kingdom?

Unthinkable! Now there's even a fourth!

He feels lost and unable to process it all.

[Garp: You youngsters! If there are truly five of them, do you understand what that means? One of their Dragon Kingdoms is just as powerful as our entire Marine HQ!]

[5 Elders: Five! Five top fighters!]

Kid and Hawkins are clueless about the real power they're facing because nobody ever expects a kingdom to have so many top fighters.

Imagine, a single top powerhouse could terrify countless kingdoms!

They could easily destroy one if they wanted.

But the Dragon Kingdom might actually have five!

There's a guy always by Gao Yang's side who's no slouch, and Arturia just came in like a whirlwind, abandoning her opponent to stop any surprises for Gao Yang.

There are just too many enemies!

Gibson himself has a bleeding wound from fighting one of these top fighters.

He's impressed by their youth, experience, and the regal feeling they give off.

This must be someone who once held great power.

She's a scary woman.

Looking at the sky, Gibson hesitates.

Should he attack or retreat?

There are four confirmed top fighters in Dragon Kingdom, and possibly five!

Grimmjow might even be back!

This Dragon bone is too tough.

After much internal struggle, Gibson takes a few steps back... and decides to evacuate.

But just as he enters the forest...

Gibson's eyes widened.

He realized that the top fighters he encountered were likely Boss Bai and Grimmjow, both captains.

...

Arturia then arrived at Gao Yang's side.

"Don't worry, it's okay."

Gao Yang felt a warmth in his heart.

Everyone appreciates being cared about.

Arturia calmly said, "I've made arrangements."

Someone else took care of the job without affecting the overall mission.

Kaido and Big Mom were not happy about this.

The Undertaker returned injured, seemingly enjoying the fight.

Only one deputy-level fighter from the other group returned. The other two were killed instantly.

Just as Kaido and Big Mom prepared to attack the Undertaker, Gao Yang spoke up.

"Isn't the person in the sky going to come down?"

Silence filled the air as another figure emerged from the shadows.

Big Mom's face darkened, unable to sense them.

Her awareness of subtle movements wasn't her strong suit.

She even slept through unnoticed touches.

This uncertainty left her wondering if the Dragon King had truly perceived her, or if it was just a bluff.

Was there a special ability at play?

Neither she nor Kaido knew for sure.

The hidden dragon in the clouds remained unseen, contemplating the possibility of detection and special abilities.

Despite this, it remained hidden, cautious of a potential deception.

"Hands!" Kaido called out, momentarily hesitant before resuming the fight.

This was their moment, regardless of the Dark King's presence.

Together, Kaido and Big Mom coordinated their "Bahai" move, aiming to swiftly bring down Gao Yang.

[Bonney: Big pirates shouldn't play dirty! Sneaking an attack on Gao Yang was just to bait out Artoria!]

[Law: Fighting? Not my thing!]

[Capone Bege: With all this loot, who cares about fighting techniques? Winning is all that matters!]

Boom! A huge blast ripped through the air, powerful enough to destroy the world!

It wasn't meant to kill Gao Yang, but to force out Arturia or Ulquiorra, powerful figures suspected of lurking nearby.

These loyal protectors wouldn't let Gao Yang get hurt!

The attack was relentless, meant to injure even if not killed.

It was a clever trap, hard to avoid!

But Gao Yang, calm as ever, sipped his tea like nothing was happening.

Everyone was stunned! The Dragon King had a plan!

Suddenly, they understood.

A pale hand reached out, casually facing the blast.

Boom! The shockwave slammed into Ulquiorra's hand, but it was like water against steel!

He stood firm, blocking the powerful attack.

"Blocked! Black Wing Demon!"

Ulquiorra's power erupted, a volcano of energy sweeping across the Dragon Kingdom.

Even Big Mom and Kaido's Haki paled in comparison!

Black rain of power fell from the sky as Ulquiorra transformed, wings emerging from his back.

He was in his first stage, incredibly strong!

With a single grip, he crushed the combined attack, leaving Kaido, Big Mom, and everyone else speechless.

[Rocks: f**k!!]

[Roger: f**k!!]

[Sengoku: Damn it!]

[Buggy: Damn it! Damn it!]

[Garp:!!!]

[Nusjuro: Unbelievable!]

[Im: This...]

[Red Hair: The Double Emperors' attack was stopped cold! Can such power even exist?]

[Rayleigh: How can this be?]

[Whitebeard: Pushing human limits, eh? Smart.]

[John: This isn't just monster-level! He might be even higher!]

[Law: I expected a strong fighter, but stopping the Double Emperors' attack with such overwhelming power is unthinkable!]

"Before I handle things, a message. Your strength isn't why you're here. My king wants a personal audience. That's all."

"You've come far. Now, your journey ends." Ulquiorra took a step, and the person vanished in an instant.