Chapter 124: Chapter 124
"This isn't the time for us to bicker about such matters. Carnes is approaching, let's focus, debating such matters is futile,"
Big Mom retorted, dismissing the argument as a figure emerged on the horizon — Carnes.
Listening to Big Mom's words, Kaido's gaze fixed upon the deep crater, where Carnes was steadily advancing step by step, the tension growing palpable.
"Kaido, that Carnes guy mentioned you've aged without growing stronger," remarked Big Mom, her tone taunting.
The comment stoked Kaido's ire. He snapped back, "Asshole Linlin, you insolent woman! Why do you have to say such things to provoke me?"
"It's useless to talk too much, the only thing that you can do to refute this is to prove it with your own strength.
Strength speaks louder than words, so enough with chatter" she responded calmly, underlining her point.
In an instant, Kaido's power surged, an intense aura enveloping him.
Like a tempest unleashed, Kaido's voice thundered, "Linlin, you are as annoying as that guy Carnes."
Indubitably, were it not for their present adversary who was so strong, Kaido might have confronted Big Mom directly.
He would have engaged with her in direct altercation multiple times over.
"Swish!"
Simultaneously, a formidable aura erupted from Big Mom, matching Kaido's intensity. The clash was imminent.
"So that's how it is. We'll settle our differences after dealing with Carnes," Big Mom asserted.
A cold snort escaped Kaido's mouth, and with synchronized accord, they both surged forward, brandishing their weapons in a resolute advance.
"Horai Hakke!"
In the blink of an eye, an immense surge of energy shockwave cascaded forth.
The earth trembled beneath its might, and the strong wind tore through the air making roaring noises.
Wherever it went, without any exception, and everything was wiped out.
Confronted with the colossal energy shockwave hurtling towards him, Carnes stood unwavering.
Raising his hand, he harnessed the Sunshine power which he got from Escanor.
"Swish!"
In an instant, a golden light flashed across the Sabaody Archipelago, and an incomparably huge fireball had formed.
"Boom!"
With a snap of Carnes' fingers, the gigantic fireball hurtled forward.
"Boom!!!!!"
A deafening sound of explosion filled the air.
The moment the colossal energy shockwave collided with the fireball; an incredibly brilliant light burst forth.
It was as if the world had plunged into its final moments.
It seemed the world was on the brink of apocalypse.
The explosion's echoes reverberated across the entirety of the Sabaody Archipelago.
A colossal mushroom cloud surged upwards, piercing the sky.
The shockwave generated by the explosion surged outward like an unstoppable tsunami.
Even the Big Mom Pirates and Kaido's Beast Pirates weren't spared; some of the weaker members were swept away by the sheer force of the shockwave.
"Boom, boom..."
Queen, who had been intent on wiping out the crew members of the Gale Emperor Pirates, involuntarily furrowed his brow as the unexpected shockwave surged towards him.
"What in the world just happened over there???"
"It appears that General Kaido and that individual Carnes are engaged in a fierce, heated battle."
Queen's expression turned solemn. "If this is their strength and way of fighting, Sabaody Archipelago won't withstand such devastation."
At that moment, one of the individuals from Big Mom's side pursed her lips and shook her head.
"We shouldn't waste our time worrying on Mama's and Kaido battle with Carnes, it is entirely unnecessary as we can't do anything to help her.
Our focus should be locating the crew of the Gale Emperor Pirates swiftly and eliminating them before Sabaody Archipelago is completely destroyed."
"Idiot," Queen retorted with an eye roll, unable to hold back his frustration.
"Who are you calling an idiot?"
"What? You want to end up like the members of the Gale Emperor Pirates after I kill them?" Queen shot back.
Charlotte Owen, a formidable member of the Big Mom Pirates, interjected.
"Let's not waste words. Our collective objective now is the Gale Emperor Pirates. They remain our mutual target."
As the aftermath of the explosion subsided, the battlefield lay shrouded in billowing smoke and veiling dust.
In this moment, both the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates anxiously sought to discern the victor of the recent battle.
Within the haze, amidst the swirling smoke,
Carnes sensed astonishing changes within himself. After using the power of the [Sunshine], he felt an incessant surge in his own strength as time flowed by.
It was as if his different abilities were continuously expanding with the use of Sunshine.
Tilting his head slightly he peered through the lingering smoke and dust to catch a glimpse of the radiant sun suspended in the sky.
"My Power continues to rise and...once noon arrives...that will mark the embodiment of my invincibility."
"Shua!"
Abruptly, the haze above Carnes dispersed in an instant.
What ensued was a colossal mace hurtling down towards him.
"Boom!"
Though a direct hit seemed inevitable, Carnes' figure vanished in the nick of time.
"Boom!"
A resonant thud reverberated across the battlefield.
In an instant, Kaido found himself inverted mid-air as was sent hurtling through the air.
After harnessing the incredible power of [Sunshine], Carnes had undergone a remarkable transformation. His speed, strength, and defense all had seen remarkable enhancements.
"Shua!"
From both front and rear end, Kaido and Big Mom charged forward with great intensity.
Seizing the initiative this time, Carnes launched his attack.
Using the boost in power due to the amplified might of the [Sunshine] ability, he vanished from sight, reappearing instantly high above Kaido.
Though Kaido sensed the danger and tried to react, yet his response remained slightly delayed.
"Swish~!"
Raising his sword and bringing it down with extreme force, Carnes struck down Kaido, pinning him to the ground in an instant.
"Boom!!!"
Carnes didn't halt his movement, gathering the momentum, he propelled himself forward as he swiftly launched his next attack.
"Divine strike!"
A terrifying shockwave of sword energy was released instantly and surged forth.
Oncoming with unyielding force, Big Mom showed no signs of weakness, meeting Carnes' attack head-on!
"Ikoku Sovereignty!"
"!!!"
But the power of the Divine Strike took Big Mom by surprise, it was evident in the instant when their clashes collided.
Big Mom's attack was splitted in half by Carnes Divine Strike, it got completely destroyed by Carnes' attack, which was now heading towards Big Mom.
Big Mom's desperation forced her to stand firm, relying on her own strength to withstand Carnes' assault.
"Whew... Bang!!"
The impact of strike pushed her into the ground, the shockwave propelling her across a significant distance before finally stopping.
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On the other side,
As they embarked on their mission to eliminate the Gale Emperor Pirates, fate played its hand in deciding their fortune.
In an unfortunate twist, or perhaps a fortunate one, they encountered the Gale Emperor Pirates ship precisely as they intended.
"It appears that fortune is favoring us, leading us directly to these guys ship. We found it so easily."
"Shall we deal with the other three pirate ships nearby the Gale Emperor ship next?"
"Fool, without question. Considering their proximity to the Gale Emperor Pirates ship, it's highly likely they're affiliated groups of Gale Emperor Pirates."
"Even if not, they've simply met an ill fate, it can only be considered their bad luck."
Confronted by the approaching horde of Big Mom Pirates and Beasts Pirates below, Obito, Escanor, and their comrades observed in silence.
"Hey, these fools appear to have set their sights on us," Obito spoke first with a playful grin on his face.
"Hehe, a bunch of pathetic weaklings!!!"
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