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One Piece: With Sign-in System-Chapter 168 - : Kaido’s Strongest Form, Ron’s Ultimate Finisher!
Chapter 168: 168: Kaido’s Strongest Form, Ron’s Ultimate Finisher!
Queen immediately set out from the Udon region upon receiving a report from a member of the Flying Six. Steering his ship toward Onigashima, he encountered chaos long before reaching the island.
As they entered the Wano Country's inner seas, a fierce shockwave erupted from the distance, sending monstrous waves and howling winds toward them, causing their ship to sway uncontrollably.
Boom!
A searing dragon flame shot skyward from Onigashima, dyeing the entire sky blood red. Moments later, several pitch-black slashes, each spanning thousands of meters, tore through the heavens. One of the slashes reached the distant sea, splitting the water into a deep chasm.
Above the island, a thunderous dragon's roar echoed. Kaido's massive dragon form ascended into the skies, only to be struck down by a descending inferno shaped like a colossal tiger.
Shockwaves rippled out from the clash, creating relentless waves and a tempest that made it nearly impossible for the ship to approach.
"That... that's Lord Kaido, isn't it?"
"But who's fighting him? Who could possibly match him?"
"Could it be Big Mom?"
The Beasts Pirates aboard the ship stared at the spectacle unfolding above Onigashima in stunned disbelief.
Even Queen, usually calm and confident, was drenched in cold sweat. "That traveler Ron... he's actually fighting the Governor-General to this extent?!"
By the time Queen had received the report and arrived here, nearly three hours had passed.
Which meant...
Kaido and Ron, had been locked in an uninterrupted battle for over three hours!
The thought sent a chill down Queen's spine. He swallowed hard, his usual bravado faltering in the face of such overwhelming power.
When Queen's ship finally managed to breach the turbulent waters and dock at Onigashima, the island was already in ruins. Massive cracks crisscrossed the ground, stretching out like veins, and the once-mighty horns of Onigashima's skull had been severed—one of them lying shattered on the ground.
"Queen."
Several members of the Flying Six approached him, their faces pale from the battle's intensity.
Queen, with sweat pouring down his forehead, looked up to the sky where a man and a dragon were locked in a ferocious clash. The pressure emanating from the duel was palpable even from this distance.
The sheer intensity of their killing intent and the overwhelming aura radiating from their fight made it hard to breathe. Even Queen, one of Kaido's top lieutenants, felt the oppressive weight bearing down on him.
"Is the enemy only that one guy, Ron?"
Queen, his stocky frame trembling slightly, adjusted his sunglasses and addressed the Flying Six.
They nodded. "Yes, it's just him. We haven't spotted anyone else."
"Just one man..."
Queen scratched his head in disbelief, his gaze fixated on the battle raging above. His voice carried a mix of shock and unease. "This guy... he's insane!"
"Queen, should we intervene?"
Page One, one of the Flying Six, hesitantly asked.
"Intervene?! Are you out of your mind?" Queen snapped, a cigar clamped between his teeth as he glared at them. "Can't you see the Governor-General is enjoying himself? If you interrupt him now, you're just asking to die!"
The Flying Six exchanged uneasy glances but quickly retreated, not daring to question Queen's judgment.
Above them, the clash between the dragon and the traveler continued, each blow threatening to shatter the heavens and the earth.
"What else can we do but watch?"
Queen snapped impatiently at the Flying Six. "With a battle like that, what could you possibly contribute?"
As they spoke, Kaido, in his dragon form, unleashed a deafening Thunderstorm Roar, shaking the heavens and the earth.
From the black vortex of clouds in the sky, massive bolts of lightning struck down, crackling with destructive energy.
Ron raised his hand, summoning the gleaming blade Raikiri from the void. With a swift motion, he slashed upward, his strike infused with flowing Haki. The cross-shaped blade light cleaved through the descending bolts, shattering the lightning into a dazzling storm of sparks.
Electric currents danced across the sky, illuminating Ron's figure. Standing tall, both hands gripping his blade, his black hair swayed in the chaotic winds. Beneath the swirling storm clouds, he faced Kaido's dragon form with unyielding resolve.
Above them, a vortex of dark clouds churned menacingly.
The sight alone was enough to make anyone tremble in awe.
"You're running out of stamina, aren't you, boy?" Kaido's bloodshot dragon eyes fixated on Ron as he sneered. "Your attacks don't pack the same punch they did at the start."
Kaido's massive body coiled through the air, his movements swift and commanding. Surrounding him, gale-force winds roared, and violet lightning crackled ominously above his head. He resembled an apocalyptic dragon, a force of nature bent on destruction.
Though Ron had managed to pierce his defenses and inflict significant wounds, for Kaido, the damage was little more than superficial. His monstrous endurance and regenerative power would allow him to recover swiftly if given enough time.
Ron didn't respond. Instead, he willed countless massive boulders from Onigashima to levitate and hurl themselves toward Kaido.
Kaido sneered, letting the rocks slam into his scales. "Such tricks are useless against me."
With a flick of his enormous body, he spiraled through the air at breakneck speed, charging directly toward Ron.
"Coming here alone... you're an arrogant fool. But I'll admit, your strength is remarkable," Kaido said, his booming voice echoing across the battlefield. "If you're willing to join my Beasts Pirates, replace King as one of my All-Stars, and serve under me, I'll spare your life."
"Kaido," Ron replied coldly, his voice cutting through the storm. "Even a madman should know when to stop dreaming."
In an instant, Ron used Moonwalk, vanishing from Kaido's trajectory just as the dragon barreled toward him with terrifying speed.
Roar!
Kaido bellowed, summoning several bolts of violet lightning that streaked toward Ron. But with a deft reverse slash, Ron's Raikiri shattered the incoming thunderbolts.
Swoosh!
The air exploded as Kaido's massive tail whipped forward, creating a sonic boom as it hurtled toward Ron. The devastating force struck Ron squarely, sending him flying through the air like a black comet.
Ron's expression shifted, his brows knitting together in pain. Yet, even as he endured the crushing blow, he stabilized himself midair, launching skyward with unrelenting determination.
"Since you refuse my offer, you can die instead."
Kaido opened his colossal maw, his throat igniting with searing flames. He unleashed a devastating Blast Breath, a fiery beam that tore through the sky, turning the stormy heavens into a sea of blood-red flames.
The onlookers on Onigashima held their breath.
Yamato, her crimson eyes locked on the scene above, clenched her fists tightly. Has it finally ended...?
Queen, the Flying Six, the Gifters, and even the low-ranking subordinates all stared upward in stunned silence.
"Is he dead?"
Kaido, still in his dragon form, hovered in the air, his eyes scanning the massive, fiery gash his attack had left in the sky. His instincts, however, screamed otherwise.
"That man isn't one to fall so easily..."
The stillness in the air was suffocating. Everyone on Onigashima watched the sky with bated breath, their gazes fixed on the aftermath of Kaido's attack.
And then...
A young, composed voice echoed from the heavens above.
"Truly deserving of the title 'Strongest Creature.'"
Kaido's draconic eyes narrowed sharply.
Under the watchful gazes of Queen, Yamato, the Flying Six, and countless members of the Beasts Pirates, a lone figure emerged from the massive void in the clouds. His entire body radiated heat from being scorched by Kaido's Bolo Breath. Dual swords in hand, he hovered at the center of the blood-red sky, exuding an aura of unyielding defiance.
"But if this is the limit of one of the Four Emperors, then it's disappointing."
Kaido sneered at his words, his voice rumbling like thunder. "Cocky brat. Do you really think that was my strongest attack?"
The declaration silenced everyone. Even Kaido's closest allies, like Queen and Yamato, were momentarily stunned. But what Ron said next sent shockwaves through the entire battlefield.
"And you... don't tell me you think I've gone all out either?"
"Oh?"
Kaido's massive dragon form hovered ominously in the air, his gaze locked onto Ron.
"Then show me, brat. Let me see what you're capable of."
"You won't be disappointed."
Ron's calm reply seemed to carry the weight of a coming storm. Letting go of his swords, he allowed Shusui and Raikiri to sink into the swirling void at his feet.
"He's abandoning his blades? What is he planning?"
Dressed in her sleeveless yukata, Yamato watched anxiously from below, her heart racing as she observed the lone figure in the heavens. Her crimson eyes reflected a mixture of tension and hope.
With a deep breath, his entire body began to change. The vast reservoir of energy within him surged to its peak.
Sun Breathing, Total Concentration!
Essence of Strength: Activated!
Flowing Sakura Armament Haki: Activated! Infusion and Hardening!
Crackling arcs of golden lightning erupted from his right leg, branching outward like a spiderweb of raw, untamed power. The sheer pressure emanating from him condensed the surrounding air into a tangible force, creating ripples in space itself. Black streaks appeared across the sky, as if reality itself could not withstand the strain of his energy.
A wave of searing heat and violent winds exploded outward from Ron's body. The chaotic energy rippled across the entire battlefield, suffocating the island under its oppressive might. Even the enhanced Gifters, bolstered by the artificial Devil Fruits, found themselves forced to their knees. Those with weaker constitutions were pinned flat against the ground, unable to move a muscle.
The overwhelming power left the battlefield in stunned silence.
"What... what kind of monstrous power is this?!"
The Tobiroppo were wide-eyed with horror. Even Queen, standing among the elite of the Beasts Pirates, felt cold sweat trickle down his face as he stared up at the sky.
Above them, the colossal dragon that was Kaido growled deeply. Even he felt the unmistakable weight of impending danger—a sensation he hadn't experienced in over two decades. His eyes burned crimson as the memory surfaced.
"It's the same... just like when I faced Oden's final strike."
Kaido's draconic gaze focused, blood vessels pulsing with intensity.
"This feeling... yes, this is it!"
"The thrill of staring death in the face... it's been so long, over twenty years!"
Kaido's thunderous voice echoed across the battlefield, his excitement palpable.
"Brat! I thank you! After so many years, you've given me this sensation once more!"
As his voice boomed, Kaido's immense dragon body began to shift.
"Back then, I flinched in the face of death. But now... not anymore. Even if Oden were to rise from the grave, he wouldn't be able to kill me. Neither can you!"
Kaido's colossal serpentine form compressed and transformed. His eight-meter-tall humanoid figure emerged—covered in thick dragon scales, each as impenetrable as the strongest steel. His claws gleamed menacingly, and his aura screamed pure, unrelenting dominance. With his kanabo draped over his shoulder, he embodied the pinnacle of an awakened Zoan user—the hybrid form of dragon and man.
In his transformed state, Kaido exuded pure bloodlust, his grin revealing sharp fangs. His voice carried a hint of manic glee.
"Fighting... it's exhilarating, brat. Don't you agree?"
For decades, Kaido had endured the lonely pinnacle of power. At last, he found an opponent worthy of his might.
Hovering amidst the blood-drenched sky, Ron gave no response to Kaido's question. Instead, his energy peaked. Blood-red steam intertwined with golden lightning and blazing crimson flames, creating an apocalyptic spectacle of destruction around his right leg.
Without hesitation, he launched his strongest, most devastating technique.
With a roar of power, his entire body became a storm of red steam, golden lightning, crimson flames, and jet-black Haki. His right leg, glowing with an unparalleled destructive force, tore through the heavens as he launched himself toward Kaido with a kick that seemed capable of splitting the world in two.
"Ultimate Kick!"
Kaido, in his hybrid form, showed no fear. With both hands gripping his kanabo, now infused with dark purple lightning, he roared ferociously and swung the weapon upward.
"Thunder Bagua!"
The collision of the two attacks was cataclysmic.
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