Similar?

Watching the shockwave sweeping towards him, annihilating all obstacles in its path, Nicholas unexpectedly saw a familiar shadow in the technique of Hakai or "Ocean Sovereignty." After all, Hakai looked like an enhanced version of a combined technique, especially with its shockwave-like attack, which was almost identical to the move Dory and Brogy, used to pierce through the Goldfish in Little Garden.

But the power was clearly more terrifying when used by Kaido and Charlotte Linlin, especially since they added various enhancements such as Conqueror's Haki, Armament Haki, and other additives to the Hakai technique.

So, why not give that move a try!

Without much thought, Nicholas released all his energy, and an invisible wave spread rapidly from him, while his previously charged attack was also released.

A pillar-shaped shockwave generated as Nicholas swung his sword.

Then, it surged towards the direction where Kaido and Charlotte Linlin were.

In terms of momentum alone, it seemed much weaker than the Hakai technique.

In the blink of an eye, the shockwave generated by Nicholas's slash collided with the one generated by Kaido and Charlotte Linlin's combined attack.

"Boom!"

At the moment when the two shockwaves collided, everyone's ears on Whole Cake Island bled.

Immediately afterward, a blinding light rose from the center of the battlefield.

All the onlookers subconsciously closed their eyes to avoid the blinding light, which was impossible to look at directly.

In the next moment, a rush of air emanated from the center of Whole Cake Island like an invisible giant hand, sweeping away debris and various building fragments towards the outskirts of the island.

Many spectators were pushed back by the surging air, akin to the aftermath of a hurricane.

"What's happening!?"

All the people observing the scene stood firm against the wind, shielding their eyes from the dust.

They squinted, looking towards the collision center filled with a terrifying atmosphere.

The first thing that caught their eyes was the layers of visible air waves accompanied by the intense light.

Even just looking at it filled them with fear.

"Kaido and Charlotte Linlin's joint technique was actually blocked...?!"

Streusen, who was fighting alongside Brook, couldn't believe what he was seeing. His eyes almost popped out in shock. In fact, due to his astonishment, he was caught off guard and got stabbed in the shoulder by Brook.

"Yo-ho-ho-ho! You can't lose focus on the battlefield."

Brook struck successfully, leaving Streusen scrambling to defend himself.

"Hehe, even you would be shocked to see such a scene. Oh, I forgot, where did you get those eyeballs from, you bone rack?"

Streusen, blocking and talking, replied.

"Yo-ho-ho-ho! Although I don't have eyeballs, I can still see clearly."

After a swift strike with his cane-sword, Brook's eye sockets suddenly lit up with two green flames.

"The reason I'm not distracted is simply because I trust Captain Nicholas."

To be honest, after witnessing the attack launched by Nicholas and the collision with Kaido and Charlotte Linlin's combined attack, Brook was quite shocked too. Due to the nature of his Devil Fruit, he could sense the malevolence towards living beings in that attack.

But later, he clearly saw that the attack launched by Kaido and Charlotte Linlin was distorted when it approached Nicholas. Although it was invisible to the naked eye, he, thanks to his unique perception, knew that Nicholas had the confidence to take on their attack.

And as expected, Nicholas managed to withstand their combined attack.

"It was blocked!"

"Katakuri Brother, what are you saying... How could such a terrifying move be blocked?!"

At this moment, Oven, who was still lying on the ground, couldn't accept the reality.

He couldn't believe that Nicholas could withstand the combined attack of his mother and Kaido.

It's impossible!

"..."

Katakuri first glanced at Oven, who was unwilling to accept the truth, then turned his attention to Perospero.

As the brainchild of the Charlotte Family, Perospero held considerable influence, especially in such critical moments.

At this moment, Perospero's face was pale, his lips trembling.

"That's... that's Mother and Kaido, after all!"

The unimaginable result that was unfolding before his eyes left Perospero feeling extremely unsettled.

Now, the Big Mom Pirates' top combatants were limited. With only Charlotte Linlin as the true top-tier combatant, they were severely lacking in mid-to-high-tier combatants. Otherwise, they wouldn't have formed an offensive and defensive alliance with Kaido.

While he was thinking, Perospero had yet to make a decision.

After all, he knew that although the trio looked as if they were at their limits, if he were to intervene, he would probably end up dead.

He was still young, hadn't experienced love, and hadn't... if he died, it would be a pity.

Suppressing the urge to take down all three, Perospero refrained from making a move.

And many spectators were also hesitating.

They were weighing the benefits and losses, and in the end, almost everyone chose to continue watching from the sidelines.

Inside the battlefield, Nicholas took a deep breath, then casually wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his free left hand.

After all, it was a combined technique from two top-tier powerhouses of the sea, so even though he managed to intercept it, it wasn't easy.

"However, that move seems to be getting closer to perfection."

Nicholas's lips curled up slightly, indicating that he gained something significant from the recent clash.

At the same time, Kaido and Charlotte Linlin also looked at Nicholas with suspicion, even ignoring the pain in their bodies.

"Hey, Kaido, did you notice something in Nicholas's attack?"

Charlotte Linlin stared at Kaido with a grim expression.

"Tch."

Kaido snorted, his face equally grim.

"I don't know how he did it, but that guy's attack carries the aura of our Hakai technique. And you also noticed that strange feeling, right? It's like our attack was distorted."

Charlotte Linlin's gaze turned fierce as she looked at Nicholas.

After their attack approached Nicholas, Charlotte Linlin clearly felt that their Hakai attack was distorted, and much of its energy dissipated. Otherwise, their Hakai attack wouldn't have had such an effect.

"Don't worry, I still have the strength to finish off that guy!"

Charlotte Linlin's voice was icy as she spoke.