Chapter 117: Admiral Candidate?

Boom—

As the battle intensified, the Admiral candidate Tokikake also began to show his power, single-handedly holding the situation on the battlefield. The strength displayed by Tokikake at this moment was by no means comparable to that of an ordinary Admiral of the Navy Headquarters.

Even if the seven members of the robot group split into three to deal with Tokikake, they could not completely compete with him. This showcased Tokikake and Momousagi's true strength as Admiral candidates, one that surpassed that of typical Admirals at the Navy Headquarters. Tokikake managed to stabilize the situation, pulling the war back to a more balanced state.

However, all of this changed with a thunderous roar!

Just when Tokikake was demonstrating his might, fighting off enemies with a single kick, a tall and handsome figure stood before him—Shiro!

"Shiro, you brat! It's all your fault. You went against the World Government and dragged Gion into this mess. This will only end badly for you!" Tokikake shouted angrily.

Back when Momousagi had taken an interest in Shiro, Tokikake had strongly disagreed. Though Shiro had been just a young Marine back then, his rebellious nature was already evident. Now, Shiro was a powerful criminal with a bounty of 3.58 billion Belly. He was infamous, labeled the world's worst criminal and one of the new Emperors of the Sea. But to Tokikake, this was all just a fleeting moment of fame.

In the end, Shiro was just a young man who didn't understand the world's rules. Whether Marine or Pirate, fighting the World Government only led to one outcome—death. Tokikake believed that one day, Momousagi would regret her choices.

"Stop your nonsense, Tokikake. Your subordinates are still waiting for you to capture me and boost their morale. Try it—catch me, and you might just become the new Admiral of the Navy!"

Shiro replied calmly, unbothered by Tokikake's provocations.

To Shiro, Tokikake was nothing more than an annoying obstacle, a man who shamelessly confessed to Momousagi hundreds of times without success.

"Brat, has no one taught you to respect your seniors? Today, I'll teach you the difference between us!"

Tokikake shouted, angered by Shiro's disrespectful attitude. He knew Shiro was strong; the reports of his feats during the Paramount War were more terrifying than what the public knew.

Facing Shiro directly, Tokikake had no intention of backing down. As an Admiral candidate, he was confident in his strength. And, as Shiro had said, capturing him could pave the way for Tokikake to finally become an Admiral.

"Vice Admiral Tokikake, go on, defeat Shiro!" cheered Tokikake's subordinates.

Their belief in Tokikake's power fueled their confidence. They hadn't participated in the Summit War and only knew of Shiro through reports, unable to fully grasp the true extent of his power.

"Enough talk. Let's get started!" Tokikake roared. Although he felt uneasy, he had no choice but to fight. He couldn't afford to lose face in front of Momousagi.

Boom—

Tokikake launched the first attack, and the battle between him and Shiro began instantly. Tokikake's only hope of winning lay in engaging Shiro up close, using his Haki to entangle Shiro and prevent him from utilizing his speed, which rivaled Borsalino's.

Boom—

Shiro easily dodged Tokikake's initial strike, but instead of creating distance, he closed in. Since Tokikake was so confident, Shiro decided to break his spirit. As Admiral candidates, Tokikake and Momousagi's physical and Haki prowess were comparable to the current Admirals. However, their lack of Devil Fruit powers akin to those of the Admirals put them at a disadvantage.

In this fight, Tokikake's weaknesses were glaring. His Haki and physical skills were no match for Shiro's, especially with Shiro's mastery of Haki. Not to mention, Shiro wielded the power of a god, controlling the elements.

"What?! Damn it! What's happening?!"

Tokikake gasped as the winds around him twisted violently, forming a vortex like the eye of a hurricane that entangled him. Before Tokikake could react, lightning flashed, and Shiro was right in front of him, delivering a devastating punch to Tokikake's belly.

Boom—

The impact resounded loudly, a shockwave of Haki sending Tokikake flying. Tokikake's senses blurred; he was overwhelmed by pain and disorienting gusts of wind. Shiro's strength was far beyond what Tokikake had anticipated.

"Yo~ Oops, I forgot to tell you extras, that terrifying brat can suppress Haki temporarily!" Admiral Borsalino remarked casually as he watched Tokikake being blasted away, his words dripping with irony.

With Tokikake defeated in an instant, the entire battlefield fell silent. Everyone knew of Shiro's strength. He had once taken down Vice Admiral Momonga in seconds, leaving him comatose. But to defeat an Admiral candidate so easily? Even the presence of Admiral Borsalino couldn't lift the spirits of Tokikake's subordinates. The battle was over.

Seeing the tide turn, several CP0 agents attempted to flee, but Shiro hunted them down, dispatching them one by one. And then, just as expected, Admiral Borsalino stepped forward, ready to confront him.

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