Chapter 238: Haki Absorption! Big Harvest! (8)

 "Boom!" 

 "Crack! Creak! Zig!" 

Violent black and purple lightning streaked across the sky, crackling with raw energy. The entire world seemed to be dyed in hues of black and purple, embodying pure, unrelenting violence. 

Every flash of lightning brought an overwhelming surge of power, shaking the heavens and earth. Under this oppressive force, the sea roared violently, churning up monstrous waves. 

The sky appeared to be torn apart by unseen hands, with chaotic air currents spiraling madly through the rifts. Even the earth trembled beneath the sheer intensity of this energy, making it nearly impossible for anyone to remain standing. 

 The sky was tearing. The earth was shaking. The sea was roaring. 

This was the devastating power of Conqueror's Haki unleashed in its full glory. 

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On the nearby Onigashima, where Kaido and Charlotte Linlin were holding a banquet, Kaido suddenly froze. 

Linlin, standing nearby, closed her mouth mid-bite. Her wild expression shifted, and bloodshot veins began to spread across her eyes. 

 "!!!" 

"This... this is—!!!" 

 "Bang!" 

Kaido's gaze snapped toward Wano. His grip on the wine bowl tightened until it shattered into pieces. 

"This Conqueror Haki..." Kaido muttered, his voice heavy. "Only one person in this sea could possess such power!" 

Linlin's usual eerie grin vanished, replaced by a grave expression. Her bloodshot eyes narrowed as she spoke slowly. 

"Such a powerful Conqueror Haki... So 'this' is why you wanted us to join forces." 

This Conqueror Haki wasn't just strong—it surpassed even that of Shanks, who was renowned for his Conqueror's Haki. It was on par with the peak power of legends like Rocks D. Xebec, Whitebeard, and Gol D. Roger. 

This level of Conqueror's Haki was beyond anything seen among the current Four Emperors. Alone, neither Kaido nor Linlin could stand against such a force. 

And yet, Linlin thought back to the events surrounding Entei, whose terrifying power had been broadcast to the world. 

"Such a man," Linlin whispered, "is beyond what even one of us can handle." 

However, she smirked faintly, her confidence in their alliance unwavering. 

"No matter how strong he is, no one can face two Emperors at once. Not even the legends of the past—Whitebeard, Roger, or Rocks—could withstand such a combination." 

Despite being shaken by the sheer magnitude of the Conqueror Haki, Linlin believed victory was still within their grasp. 

Kaido, still staring in the direction of Wano, finally spoke. 

"It's not surprising that he reached Wano's heart directly. After what happened during the Flame Emperor Incident, no blockade—whether from the Navy or the World Government—could ever stop him." 

He glanced at Linlin, his voice somber. 

"Be on guard, Linlin. That man wields the powers of multiple Devil Fruits. His abilities are not just for combat—they are also impossibly versatile." 

Kaido, who had witnessed the chaos firsthand, had long since abandoned any hope of predicting Entei's movements. 

"If he appears before us at this very moment," Kaido muttered grimly, "I wouldn't even be surprised." 

Entei's abilities were simply too unpredictable. 

"But we need to act fast," Kaido continued, his tone darkening. "Wano has no means to stop that man. I also can't help but wonder... why would he come to Wano, knowing we're here on Onigashima?" 

Kaido's brow furrowed as unease settled in his gut. 

The storm on the horizon had arrived, and even Kaido—the King of Beasts—could feel its weight. 

"The true terror of that man does not lie solely in his power. It is his wisdom and strategy." 

For Kaido, it is not Entei's overwhelming strength but his unparalleled cunning that inspires fear. His terrifying intellect enables him to turn all available resources into tools of his will. 

As much as Kaido loathes to admit it, even he became a mere pawn in Entei's grand design during the infamous Flame Emperor Incident. From the very beginning, that man had orchestrated the entire situation, guiding events to his desired outcome. 

Before the incident, the Entei Pirates lacked the overwhelming power they wield today. Compared to the combined might of the World Government and Naval Headquarters, they were not even on the same playing field. 

Yet Entei managed to achieve an absolute victory in the war. 

The Naval Headquarters itself suffered a humiliating defeat.

Faced with such a foe, Kaido—himself no stranger to cunning—remained on high alert. He knew that every move Entei made was deliberate, every action calculated to achieve his goals. 

Still, Kaido couldn't discern why Entei would choose to enter the heart of Wano and unleash his Conqueror's Haki so brazenly. 

On the surface, it seemed like a gesture meant solely to humiliate Kaido. But after witnessing the depths of Entei's strategic mind, Kaido refused to believe he would waste effort on something so trivial. 

"What he plans to do... we'll know soon enough," Linlin said with a menacing grin, noticing Kaido's furrowed brows. 

Compared to Kaido, who hid his sharp intellect behind a façade of drunkenness, Linlin relied solely on brute strength. She was a monstrous force of nature—a "natural destroyer" who cared little for strategy or subtlety. 

For someone like her, intelligence was irrelevant. Instinct and raw power ruled her world. 

Kaido sighed, his expression hardening. 

"Then so be it," he muttered. 

In an instant, "Buzz! Whoosh!" , Kaido's body transformed into a streak of white light, vanishing into the sky. 

A moment later, his enormous dragon form burst from the clouds, his massive, serpentine body coiled among them. 

"King!" Kaido's thunderous voice roared. "Mobilize all combat forces and prepare for war!" 

"Understood, Governor," replied King, the Flame Disaster and leader of the Beasts Pirates' three calamities. Flames ignited from his wings, and his entire form radiated a murderous aura. 

Flanking King stood the other two calamities: Plague Disaster Quinn , who wielded the powers of the Brachiosaurus, and Drought Disaster Jack , a Mammoth Zoan with bloodshot eyes and an eagerness for combat. 

"War, is it?" Quinn chuckled darkly. 

Jack, his voice feral, growled, "Let me take down those who killed Doflamingo. Kuzan, Issho—they're mine!" 

Nearby, Linlin watched the chaos unfold. Her bloodshot eyes gleamed with amusement as she turned to her son. 

"Katakuri," she called with her trademark grin, "prepare yourself." 

"Yes, Mama," Katakuri replied firmly, though unease flickered in his eyes. 

Even from this distance, the sheer weight of Entei's Conqueror's Haki bore down on him like a tidal wave. His instincts screamed that he wouldn't even have the chance to land a blow. 

Still, determination sparked in his gaze. 

 'Even so, I will protect my brothers and sisters!' 

As Kaido roared, his mythical Fish-Fish Fruit powers activated. The Blue Dragon Form unleashed fiery clouds beneath Onigashima, lifting the entire island into the air. 

"War!" Kaido bellowed. "This is total war!" 

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Back at the cliffs of Wano, Kouzuki Sukiyaki collapsed to the ground in terror. His gaze locked onto Ace's back, his thoughts trembling. 

 Such Conqueror's Haki… stronger than Kaido's! 

Could this overwhelming power truly come from one so young? Who is this man? 

Meanwhile, Tashigi stood protectively in front of Tama, using the powers of the Suke-Suke no Mi to shield the girl. Although Conqueror's Haki wouldn't harm Tama directly, Ace's unleashed power could have devastating consequences on the surrounding reality. 

Through her mastery of the Transparent Fruit, Tashigi had nearly reached the fruit's awakening. At this stage, she discovered its ability not only to turn objects and people invisible but also to render vibrations, air currents, and even Haki transparent—effectively nullifying them. 

Although the Transparent Fruit didn't directly enhance her combat strength, it served as a powerful tool in complementing her swordsmanship. 

Suddenly, "Buzz! Buzz!" Enma, the famed blade, emitted a low hum. The overwhelming force it once exerted to absorb Ace's Haki had now transformed into a soft, reverent song. 

Though one of the 21 Great Swords , Enma was ultimately unable to withstand the might of Ace's Conqueror Haki. 

"Had enough?" Ace chuckled as he retracted his Conqueror Haki. 

As his Conqueror Haki was withdrawn, Enma entered Ace's body, attempting to absorb the power of his Conqueror Haki before returning to the form of Enma's blade. 

However, a portion of it remained entirely within Ace's body, soon becoming completely enveloped by his field of comprehension. 

"You have defied the heavens! Through your heavenly comprehension, you have analyzed Enma's power and combined it with the Remnant Fire Style—Great Burial Ranks of the Ten Trillion Fire Dead!" 

"Comprehension Ability: Haki Absorption." 

"Haki Absorption: Absorb the target's Haki upon their defeat to strengthen yourself!" 

A line of text appeared in Ace's mind, and a wide grin spread across his face.

"What a surprising and valuable gift," he murmured.