Catching Buz, Bennedik’s figure then disappeared as he sprinted across the sea.
Kenshiro’s gaze swept past the other pirate ships, landing on Wang Zhi, clad in golden armor, on the Golden Tiger pirate ship.
Within Kenshiro’s perception, besides Bennedik, Wang Zhi was the only one who could be his opponent.
On the Golden Tiger pirate ship.
Wang Zhi felt Kenshiro’s gaze. Though hundreds of meters apart, it was exceptionally clear.
Furthermore, what puzzled Wang Zhi was why Bennedik could run on the sea without sinking.
After all, Bennedik was still holding Buz, who weighed over two hundred pounds.
However, Wang Zhi quickly put aside such thoughts.
Because Kenshiro was already leaping repeatedly on the pirate ship, rapidly approaching him.
*Bang!*
Kenshiro made a long leap, landing on the Golden Tiger pirate ship.
The powerful aura and strength caused the Golden Tiger pirate ship to shake violently, sinking by more than ten centimeters.
The pirates of the Golden Tiger pirate crew reacted swiftly after Kenshiro landed, aiming their long swords at him.
Kenshiro glanced at these pirates.
Their physical condition, spirit, and vitality were good, but they were still inferior to the Xuanwu Navy.
These were no ordinary pirates; compared to the pirates on the other ships at this moment, these men were more like soldiers.
However, Kenshiro still did not take them seriously.
If he wanted to, dealing with them would only take him minutes.
“Among these pirates, only your strength interests me enough to make me fight seriously.”
“Why don’t you be my opponent?”
“If you don’t want this ship to be destroyed by us, you can go fight on other pirate ships.”
Kenshiro turned, looking at Wang Zhi not far away, and said calmly.
Wang Zhi, holding his great long sword, looked at Kenshiro and reached out to stroke his long black beard, asking, “Is your marshal a Devil Fruit user?”
Wang Zhi did not attack immediately but instead asked a question that even confused Kenshiro.
Was Bennedik a Devil Fruit user?
He had never asked, and Bennedik had never answered.
“I don’t know!”
“But, I am not his opponent.”
Kenshiro replied calmly.
Hearing this, Wang Zhi’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Although he felt confused and even surprised that Kenshiro might be lying, he ultimately chose to believe him.
After all, to be the marshal of the Xuanwu Navy, such strength would definitely not be weak.
Only with such strength would someone like Kenshiro be willing to risk his life for him.
“If you want to challenge our marshal, win over me first.”
“As for attacking our naval base, you people are not enough.”
Kenshiro, thinking Wang Zhi wanted to challenge their marshal, lightly chuckled and warned.
This was also Kenshiro’s confidence.
Wang Zhi seemed to agree with Kenshiro’s words, nodded, gripped his long sword, and grinned menacingly, “In that case, let me see how you plan to leave alive from beneath my great sword.”
The members of the Golden Tiger pirate crew then dispersed, clearing the area.
Kenshiro’s eyes flickered with fighting spirit.
He hadn’t fully unleashed his power yet.
Even his probing attacks with Bennedik were only at a superficial level.
*Swish!*
Taking a step forward, Kenshiro’s figure instantly appeared beside Wang Zhi, delivering a punch.
Although Wang Zhi was not adept at speed, holding his long sword, he showed no fear.
The long sword swung, a strong wind surged, and collided with the fist aura from Kenshiro.
The immense power and shockwaves caused the large ship to sway. The surrounding Golden Tiger pirate crew members were forced to retreat by the impact.
“Your strength is good, but compared to Whitebeard, you are still too weak.”
One move, a tentative probe, was enough for Wang Zhi to have a clearer understanding of Kenshiro’s combat prowess.
He was a formidable opponent.
Kenshiro wasted no words.
Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken!
In one breath, he threw a hundred punches, the immense power undergoing a qualitative change.
Each punch struck the wind barrier formed by the long sword. As Kenshiro delivered his final punch, Wang Zhi was sent flying.
Unexpectedly powerful.
His body slammed into the mast, which then cracked after Wang Zhi stabilized himself.
“I underestimated you a bit.”
“I can’t be underestimated.”
Wang Zhi murmured, his perception of Kenshiro’s strength renewed.
The next moment, Wang Zhi took the initiative to attack.
As he ran rapidly, dragging his long sword, his aura also began to change.
And as he got closer to Kenshiro, this aura grew more intense, making Kenshiro feel a sense of danger.
If he was not properly defended, he would be injured.
“Hmph!”
Kenshiro did not charge forward, but his clenched fists, bulging chest muscles, and stern expression indicated his seriousness.
“Flying Dragon Slash!”
Still three meters away from Kenshiro, Wang Zhi leaped into the air, drawing his long sword and slashing down from above.
“I’ll hit!”
Kenshiro roared, with even greater speed and power than before, he repeatedly swung his fists at the descending Wang Zhi.
*Boom!*
The two powerful forces erupted on the Golden Tiger pirate ship.
The air within hundreds of meters around their battle seemed to freeze, oppressive and heavy, exuding a soul-shattering aura.
Especially at their location, the center of the incessantly colliding forces, space itself seemed to be distorting.
“Damn it, Kenshiro actually got ahead of me and started fighting Wang Zhi.”
Sakata Gintoki, attracted by the commotion of Kenshiro and Wang Zhi’s battle, became instantly jealous upon seeing the scene of their fierce fight.
It was also because of this that Sakata Gintoki was sent flying.
“Silver-haired brat, daring to get distracted while fighting me, are you tired of living?”
Gin Fu spoke, not stopping his charge, and swung his axe down towards Sakata Gintoki, who had yet to get up.
“Get lost!”
“You think you can kill me with this? Are you so old you’ve already got one foot in the grave?”
Sakata Gintoki, dodging the attack somewhat clumsily, then fiercely and persistently engaged Gin Fu once more.
Buggy the Clown, still harvesting pirate fodder, felt envy and jealousy as he sensed the fighting auras from Kenshiro and Sakata Gintoki.
However…
“Good thing I didn’t rashly pick a fight with them.”
“Indeed, right now, it’s more fitting to show my strength by dealing with these small fry.”
“Hmph, one day, I will also become powerful, as terrifying as the Four Emperors.”
Buggy vowed inwardly, no longer looking at the battles on either side, and continued to diligently lead the Xuanwu Navy in slaughtering pirate fodder.