Chapter 398: The World's Strongest Man vs. the Closest Man to God!

Although even Whitebeard, who is in excellent shape, will not be a match for the current Yeruashi, because there is a big gap in pure strength between them, but Yeruashi still respects Whitebeard.

The reason for this is quite simple.

Whitebeard reached the top of this world, relying on his own efforts.

Yeruashi respects those people, despite the gap in strength between the different worlds, and does not feel contempt for them or anything like that.

Also.

Whitebeard by himself does not provoke negative emotions in Yerusha.

In the expanses of the sea, equal personalities are extremely rare.

In the original, even Fire Fist Ace, who had a real will, sincerely followed Whitebeard.

This is not only due to the overwhelming difference in strength.

The New World era has not yet arrived and there are many more strong pirates living in the expanses of the New World than in the original, and the Whitebeard Pirates rise above them all, but at the same time, the strongest pirate team in the New World... is still the poorest pirate team in the New World.

On the one hand, Whitebeard Pirates rarely trade in theft and, if they do, they usually attack other pirates.

On the other hand, Whitebeard Pirates do not charge large sums to islands that use their flag for protection.

Moreover, whenever they manage to obtain some treasures, Whitebeard sends them to his homeland, the Island of Sphinx, leaving almost nothing for himself, to the point that after his death, Whitebeard left no material legacy.

In fact, Whitebeard's Pirates are not even pirates, but a force that rules over the free expanses of the sea, unlike the World Government.

The results will be exactly like this.

Each of them will rule a certain part of the New World.

"Even though I said so..."

Yeruashi slowly pulled the blade out of its sheath, still looking at Whitebeard with a smile, "But still, I want to make a proper salute!"

Today, in the expanses of the sea, no one can compare to Whitebeard.

There is simply no better opponent for honing sword skill and willingness to armament.

In addition to sword skill, Yeruashi armament will also has room to grow.

"..."

Seeing Yeruashi slowly unsheathe the sword, Marco and the others began to get even more nervous.

But Whitebeard only smiled, "Gu-ra-ra-ra-ra, looks like the battle with John didn't give you pleasure."

Yeruashi has shown his attitude before, so his 'greeting' should not turn into a life and death battle.

But despite the laughter, after receiving an invitation to battle, Whitebeard immediately became very serious.

There aren't many people in the expanses of the sea who deserve his serious attitude, but Yeruashi, without a doubt, is one of those people.

"He's too weak."

Yeruashi said calmly.

The battle with John really turned out to be too boring and didn't deserve an episode of special attention.

"Papa!"

Marco, who was watching them from the side, exclaimed loudly.

"Marco, Jozu... take a step back."

Whitebeard gave Marco, Jozu and the others a cursory glance and then turned his gaze back to Yeruashi.

He tightly gripped the huge Saijo O Wazamono Murakumogiri Naginata class with his right hand and smiled, radiating the suggestiveness and strength inherent in the strongest person in the world.

"There's no need to worry so much, because I'm.... Whitebeard!!!"

Marco and the others clenched their fists tightly, but still followed their father's order, retreating from the battle site, along with their comrades who were unconscious.

Yeruashi sent Robin to the deck of the ship with a slight wave of his hand and looked back at Whitebeard.

After a few seconds of silence, he abruptly stepped forward and swung his sword.

"..."

Whitebeard was now fully prepared for combat and without delay swung his Murakumogiri towards Yeruashi's sword, emitting a powerful aura of Haoshoku no Haki.

The two blades clashed with a loud metallic screech, and many flashs flew in all directions from them.

Klang!!!

There was a shrill sound of metal clashing, followed by a terrifying roar that spread throughout the island.

Countless sakura petals floating gently in the sky above the island moved abruptly and scattered in different directions, colliding with terrifying momentum.

The sky above the island, who knows when it managed to cover itself with dense dark clouds, split in half!

"Haoshoku no Haki..."

"Looks like this guy has no intention of holding back at all."

Diamond Jozu nervously looked at the dark sky and clenched his fists tightly, which were immediately covered with a layer of the strongest diamonds.

"Don't worry, Jozu."

Marco said confidently, "If a person like The Traveler said he wasn't going to look for trouble, then that's the way it will be, besides... papa will never lose to him."

Even though the Traveler destroyed the Holy Land of Marijoa and right before his eyes, just in a couple of minutes, completely destroyed John's Pirates, Whitebeard has yet to lose to anyone!

Even the Pirate King, Golden Roger, has never defeated Whitebeard!

The title of the strongest person in the world is not given to just anyone.

This was recognized by everyone at sea.

Whitebeard is the strongest person standing at the absolute top of the sea!

It was a battle...

Between the World's Strongest Shadow and the Closest Man to God!

"Yeah, Dad won't lose to anyone, not even that guy."

Flourishing Blade Vista nodded confidently.

Whitebeard is now only fifty-five years old.

Although his physical strength has weakened a bit, but the overall combat power, including armament will, is still at its peak!

Moreover, they haven't just arrived on this island, but have rested long enough here, so Whitebeard should be in perfect condition in all respects!

They didn't think that being in such a state, Whitebeard could lose to anyone in this world in a one-on-one battle, even against The Traveler!

"...Naive."

Robin, who was watching the battle between Whitebeard and Yeruashi from the deck of the ship, heard the words of Marco and the other Whitebeard Pirates nearby, but only sighed and shook her head in response.

Perhaps the title of Whitebeard is fully justified and he really is the strongest person in the world.

Perhaps none of the people in this world are really capable of defeating Whitebeard.

But.

Yeruashi... I have long since gone beyond the concept of 'man'!

The Closest Man to God?

No.

Robin, who had already witnessed Yeruashi's power more than once, knew very well that even the title of the Closest Man to God cannot fully reflect the truth.

Yeruashi should not be called the Closest Man to God, but.... a god who travels the earth!

Accompanied by the gazes of Robin, Marco and the others, Yeruashi clashed his sword with Murakumogiri and looked at Whitebeard, "Is this the power of Gura Gura no Mi?"

The powerful vibrations coming from the point of contact of the blades made Yeruashi's hands tremble to such an extent that it was difficult for him to hold the hilt of the blade.

Whitebeard smiled and said, "Yes... after eating Gura Gura no Mi, I became an earthquake man, so the collision with me.... Is equivalent to colliding with an earthquake!"

Yeruashi smiled, "I think it's worth a try..."