Chapter 22: Ship King Jack? A Crushing Battle

"Defeat him in one minute? Are you serious? Where does this guy get his confidence?"

"It's not wise to be too confident. He probably hasn't seen Jack's strength yet."

"Jack is a Zoan ancient user in mammoth form. His defense and recovery are monstrous. How could he be defeated so easily?"

"Even if you fired a hundred cannons at him, you probably wouldn't be able to kill him."

"If the battle ended in one minute, does that mean he lost? Haha!"

The crowd in the square shook their heads, their expressions filled with doubt and pity.

Jack had proven himself worthy of his high rank through sheer power and skill.

Speaking recklessly in front of such a formidable opponent was bound to provoke a strong reaction.

Even Kaido on the stage paused and cast a concerned glance.

"Damn it!"

Jack's face was twisted with rage as he drew two long, curved knives and charged at Carlos.

Carlos smiled.

Armament Haki flared around his right fist, shimmering with a dark metallic luster.

He launched a powerful punch directly at Jack!

Boom!

A thunderous crash echoed through the square.

Jack felt as though a massive mountain was crashing down on him!

A wave of intense pain surged through his body, leaving him numb.

"Ugh—"

He groaned as his massive form was hurled hundreds of meters away like a cannonball.

Upon impact, he crashed into the granite wall, embedding himself deeply in it.

For a moment, the faces of the Beasts Pirates watching nearby were filled with shock.

Fozifu stared at the large crater left in the wall and swallowed hard.

Carlos's attack had been so fast and powerful that he hadn't even had time to react!

If he were in Jack's place, he feared he'd suffer the same fate.

Kurozumi was equally stunned.

"Crazy… This guy is something else…"

Beside him, the warrior known as Kuangshilang looked grave and murmured:

"This is… Emission! The power is astonishing! This man is incredibly strong!"

Kaido narrowed his eyes, gripping his wine bottle, and sat back down.

"I thought this would be a close fight, but the gap in strength is huge."

"With Haki at this level, is this kid a monster? No wonder that old man Rayleigh wanted him as a disciple."

The crowd's gazes felt piercing.

Jack's face flushed with anger and frustration.

"Damn it!"

He roared and struggled out of the wall, his body expanding and growing larger.

Soon, a mammoth towering three stories high stood before everyone.

Its tiny eyes glinted with madness and bloodlust, and an aura of ancient beasts enveloped the area.

"You're strong! But I'm not going down easily!"

The giant mammoth roared, lifting its sharp tusks, and charged forward, crushing everything in its path.

The ground shattered under the beast's feet, bricks turning to dust and smoke rising in a terrifying display.

"Impressive momentum, but that's all."

Carlos calmly drew a hidden weapon from his waist.

On the stage, Kurozumi's eyes narrowed, and he couldn't help but exclaim:

"An excellent blade!"

Kuangshilang next to him stared at the dark thunder in Carlos's hand, breathing heavily, his mind racing.

"This must be a famous sword, no less impressive than Wanokuni's national treasure!"

"I heard this guy is also a great swordsman. This should be interesting…"

The audience watched intently as the two combatants faced off.

In the next moment, the two figures collided with a massive clash.

Boom!

The area where they fought was engulfed in a whirlwind of sword slashes and shadows.

Countless cuts slashed through the air.

Even from dozens of meters away, the intense wind felt like blades cutting against their skin.

The spectators retreated further to avoid the chaos, clearing a large space in the square.

Smoke and dust billowed, obscuring the scene.

Only the sounds of combat and occasional cries could be heard.

After ten seconds, the smoke began to clear.

The once pristine square was now a chaotic mess of ravines and cracks.

Jack had reverted to his human form under Carlos's attack and lay motionless among the rubble.

The square fell silent.

Everyone stared in disbelief at Jack's ruined state.

The outcome was clear.

Quinn bit down hard on his cigar, fear evident on his face.

"Did he lose so quickly? That attack was incredible."

King took a deep breath.

"Boss Kaido, this guy must be at the level of a great swordsman."

Kaido suddenly stood up from his seat.

Compared to others, he could "see" the situation clearly through Observation Haki.

"Such Haki, such sword skills…"

At that moment, a former enemy's name flashed in his mind: Kozuki Oden!

Kurozumi turned to Kaido with envy.

"Even Wanokuni, with its many warriors, would struggle to find someone this strong."

"Kaido, you're lucky to have found such a treasure."

Off the stage, Carlos sheathed the hidden thunder and looked up.

"The minute should be up by now, right?"

Kaido understood the implication.

According to the rules, Carlos had won and should take Jack's place as the new top poster.

However, seeing Jack lying defeated, Kaido felt an unexpected pang of regret.

Carlos had won effortlessly, and Kaido should have been pleased.

But considering Jack was just an ordinary Zoan user, Kaido felt a strange awkwardness.

On the other hand, Jack was an ancient species and only eighteen, with plenty of room for growth.

In front of so many people, Kaido couldn't go back on his word.

He could only hope Jack would become stronger in the future and regain his position.

Kaido sighed softly and prepared to announce the result.

Suddenly, his subordinates screamed in alarm.

"Boss Kaido! The vanguard of the BIGMOM pirates is starting to climb the waterfall!"

"What?!"

Kaido's eyes widened as he looked into the distance and muttered:

"Linlin, can't even a chasm stop you?"

"All Beasts Pirates, move to the waterfall and intercept the BIGMOM pirates!"

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