Kaido's arrival
"Let me see, is this damn ID verification?"
Looking at the identity verification device in front of him, Nicholas burst out cursing.
After all, the technological gap was too big. On one side, they were slashing each other with knives, and on the other side, they couldn't even get a proper identity verification card.
"And this entrance..."
Nicholas reached out to touch the gate, only to feel a sudden weakness spreading through his body, as if all his strength had been drained away.
"Damn Sea Prism Stone, is this meant to counteract Devil Fruit abilities?"
"What place is this exactly?"
Meanwhile, Whitebeard, who had noticed the unusual Sea Prism Stone gate, also asked in a deep voice. Sea Prism Stone was a precious material even on the open sea, and using it to build such a defensive gate was remarkable.
"Nicholas, step aside and let me handle this!"
Whitebeard exclaimed, then clasped his hands, muscles bulging as armament Haki covered his arms, and with a mighty roar, he shattered the Sea Prism Stone gate, revealing a metallic passage before them.
Nicholas pressed his hand against the wall of the metal passage in front of them. He could feel that the walls of this passage were made of a metal he had never seen before. Moreover, the passage was seamless, the walls appearing as if they were one piece, leaving Nicholas to wonder if the Celestial Dragons were even capable of creating such a structure. Perhaps it was the work of a Devil Fruit user?
As they walked through the long passage, Nicholas and Whitebeard soon arrived at its end, but what they saw there left them even more astonished.
...
As Nicholas and his team discovered this hidden facility during the chaos of the battle...
In the area where Golden Lion and others were engaged in combat, amidst the clash between various forces...
"No war is a real war without me involved!" With a thunderous roar, a figure leaped from the ship into the air, transforming into a Azure dragon and soaring towards the navy fleet.
As the Azure dragon prepared to tear apart the ships before it, another figure appeared before him.
"Dragon's Claw!"
With a tremendous collision, the Azure dragon's claw clashed with a claw barely the size of a fingernail.
The clash seemed completely mismatched, yet at the moment of impact, an endless brilliance erupted, rippling waves spreading through the air, unleashing waves of energy that swept through the surroundings.
The sight left many onlookers on the battlefield astounded.
"Who is this navy guy?"
"With such terrifying strength, why isn't he famous?"
"Terrifying!"
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"He's really ticked me off now!"
The Azure dragon adjusted its posture, suddenly exhaling scorching breath towards the location of Dorag.
"Kaen Daiko!"
Facing the massive fire breath, Dorag swiftly dodged, utilizing Moon Step to ascend, then performing a majestic dragon-like dance in the air, dispersing the fiery breath and delivering a devastating punch to the dragon's jaw.
"Moo!"
The Azure dragon roared in pain as it suddenly brought its massive head crashing down, knocking Dorag down into the sea below.
" Vice Admiral Dorag!" exclaimed the surrounding marines at the sight, as facing a legendary creature like the Azure dragon, ordinary people would have no chance of resisting.
Fortunately, Dorag quickly emerged from the sea.
"You're quite strong!" Dorag said as he faced off against the dragon.
"Report your name!" The dragon, transforming into a towering figure with horns, stood on the deck of a ship, glaring at Dorag, standing firm across from him.
"Oh, there are so many little bugs here." With a mocking tone, the dragon turned his attention to Dorag.
"They're not bugs; they're my comrades!" Dorag declared firmly, his gaze as cold as ice.
Finally, Dorag leaped into action, and as the marines on the ship prepared to join the fight, Dorag swiftly halted them.
"Everyone should immediately board lifeboats and head to the nearest navy vessel. This is not a battlefield you can intervene in."
Understanding the severity of Dorag's expression, the marines, though eager to assist Vice Admiral Dorag, prioritized following orders.
"I can finally go all out now!" With the departure of the marines, Dorag approached the dragon, ready for a showdown.
"ora,ora,ora,ora,ora,ora,ora,ora!" Dorag's fists were enveloped in a layer of armor haki as he unleashed a barrage of punches, each strike creating deafening explosions in the air.
In response, the dragon, struggling to keep up with Dorag's relentless assault, found himself gradually pushed back.
After exchanging blows for some time, Dorag had managed to frustrate his opponent. Despite feeling superior in strength, the dragon found himself unable to overcome Dorag, even after receiving a lecture from him. Especially bewildering was Dorag's unique attack that differed from the standard Armament Haki, leaving the dragon struggling to keep up.
Feeling increasingly frustrated, the dragon realized that, despite his perceived advantage, he was unable to defeat Dorag. Even with the enhanced physical strength granted by the Devil Fruit, he was struggling to keep up.