One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 263 He actually used a divine avoidance technique

He started to get agitated and became very anxious, wanting to leave as soon as possible.

Why? Because of that signal flare.

Judging from the design, it's not from the Navy. Could it be from the Red-Haired Pirates? But that shouldn't be the case!

After Shanks' expression began to change, Roman's mind was also racing.

After capturing Beckman and his group, Roman and his men thoroughly searched them.

Weapons, medicine, equipment, and Den Den Mushi (snail phones) were almost all taken away.

When Roman released them, he repeatedly told them that all they needed to do was return the weapons to them.

As for the rest, Roman certainly wouldn't return them; he left them all on the warship.

Wait, could something have happened to the warship?!

For a moment, Roman was also a little uneasy.

No, what I need to do is trust others. When facing Shanks, even if I gain the upper hand, I will be defeated instantly and my head will be separated from my body if I am even slightly distracted.

Moreover, the man opposite him began to look more serious.

That was a signal flare specially made in the village.

Shanks knew very well about the signal flare; it was Hongo's creation, which meant they were in trouble.

To be honest, Shanks wanted to leave as soon as possible, but Svetra on the other side clearly had no intention of letting him go.

"I don't have time to waste here."

Upon hearing this, Shanks unleashed his full Conqueror's Haki.

Like a raging gust of wind, even a slight touch can make you dizzy.

"You think you can scare me off with just your imposing presence? You're being too naive! Even if you're skilled in domineering tactics, you're not invincible yet."

Conqueror's Haki is a kind of potential, a kind of magnanimity, a destiny to become a king.

However, even kings go through different stages.

Even if a tyrant who has not yet grown up has the aura of a king, he is not enough to make people submit. At least, Roman would not submit.

Shanks has always been jokingly said to have the "Face Fruit," but is he really?

That was just a joke.

The reason others give him face is mostly because he is one of the Four Emperors, not because of some kind of "face-saving fruit".

Trying to act like a king now is still too naive.

“You’re not strong enough for me to willingly submit. Don’t even think about leaving until you defeat me. If your companions die because they didn’t have a captain to rescue them, that’s their fate. Since you believe in fate, then accept reality.” Roman showed no intention of backing down.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Roman had a vague feeling that something was wrong. Why did it sound like the words of a villain?

However, this erratic thought was quickly shattered by a perceived emotion.

Anger, silent anger.

Well, I've angered another mild-mannered person. Now, according to the usual pattern...

Black lightning began to appear in Griffin, and his domineering aura had become so powerful that it materialized.

Roman: 6. I should have been more polite earlier. Now look what happened, the entanglement has come out.

Weapons enhanced with the "Domination" buff can be said to deliver critical hits with every strike.

Before the battle even began, Roman's Observation Haki was already screaming danger.

But using your domineering aura like this is already a stretch for you, isn't it?

After all, the injuries you sustained are not something you can simply dismiss lightly.

Although his aura had increased, Shanks' expression had become even more unpleasant, and Roman noticed all of this.

Overbearing aura is an attack method that consumes stamina; the more it is used, the faster the stamina is consumed.

Overuse can even lead to the inability to use Haki for a short period of time, and it can also damage bodily functions.

Shanks is not in a state of perfect health right now.

The next second, the two attacked simultaneously, their swords clashing.

Griffin, crackling with black lightning, streaked through the air in waves of black light, but almost all of its power was directed at Roman.

That's impressive.

Looking around at the flying sand and stones, Roman sighed.

Meanwhile, the power of their fierce battle had already altered the surrounding landscape.

Furthermore, for Roman himself, Shanks's Binding Technique is quite powerful.

It feels like an electric current coursing through the body, causing pain.

But it wasn't enough, it still wasn't enough. She had experienced real lightning, so this level was nothing.

Seeing Roman withstand the attack, Shanks's expression grew even more serious.

The opponent's strength far exceeded his expectations.

Her killer moves were almost all within the acceptable range for her opponents, making it hard to imagine what kind of training she had undergone.

She must be a monster in the navy. If she were a few years older, I'd probably be a defeated opponent by now.

Even now, if Svetra were to win without a scratch, it would be an extremely difficult battle.

If conditions allowed, he would love to have a good, intense battle, but right now he has to find Beckman and the others immediately.

Therefore, we absolutely must act swiftly and decisively.

Thinking of this, Shanks' domineering aura grew even stronger.

Has its power increased again?

His emotions had just run high again, but he had become even more determined.

So his domineering aura has become even stronger?

The two in the center of the battlefield were like a giant vortex, and almost everything around them was distorted by their attacks.

Roman also activated his Armament Haki to its limit—no, he had already surpassed his limit.

She even used the Haki from Shanks, who had just eaten her but whose power had not yet been fully converted.

Both of them were pushing their limits.

Blood was beginning to trickle from the corner of his mouth, and his vision was blurring, but Roman's eyes still revealed an air of domineering determination.

If we really keep going like this, it won't be us who can't hold on.

Shanks' shoulder and back were practically bleeding profusely.

Even though he is a king, compared to his mother and Kaido, Shanks' body is only that of an ordinary person.

If he continues to bleed to death at this rate, he will bleed to death.

Men often face life-threatening situations when they lose one-third of their body's blood volume. At this rate, can you still hold on? In that case, you'll be the winner.

But to Roman's surprise, Shanks had a backup plan.

"The ground cracks."

As Shanks uttered those two words, the ground immediately began to crack and crumble. The vortex of their battle had already destroyed the foundation, and if they didn't react, they would both fall in.

Seeing this, Roman had no choice but to withdraw his strength first.

Even without taking risks, Shanks would be the first to give out if things continued like this. I could play it safe and win in the most secure way.

But at the very moment he withdrew his power, Shanks's Haki became even stronger.

Several times more powerful than before

are you crazy?

He's risking his life; if he continues like this, he'll eventually burn out.

But then Roman heard two words that shocked her.

"Gods avoid."

Then, an incredibly dazzling black lightning bolt shot towards Roman.