Chapter 68
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Hoo!
It all happened in an instant. Just as Vergo's palm was about to grasp Bai Yu's neck—
Bai Yu's right hand gripped the Wushuang Taisword at his waist.
In one swift motion, he drew the blade.
Shing! The sharp cry of steel rang out as the Wushuang Taisword slashed forward in a straight, unflinching arc.
This strike embodied three principles—fast, precise, and ruthless.
Even if Vergo managed to clutch Bai Yu's neck, the sword would inevitably land on his body.
"Hmph."
Seeing the flash of steel rushing toward him, Vergo snorted coldly.
He made no move to retreat or dodge.
Hum!
A thought passed through him. In that instant, Vergo activated Tekkai—Iron Body, one of the Navy's Rokushiki techniques.
Simultaneously, his right hand accelerated, fingers outstretched to grasp Bai Yu's throat.
To Vergo, Bai Yu's slash, no matter how sharp, was incapable of piercing his hardened body.
He was prepared to tank the strike with nothing but his Iron Body.
But Bai Yu smirked, a knowing glint in his eye.
Qinglong Sword Intent!
With a mere thought, the technique was unleashed.
An aura erupted—pure, honed intent shaped into the form of a mythical azure dragon.
Whoosh!
The Qinglong Sword Intent surged into the blade of the Wushuang Taisword.
With a soft fwoosh, a strange dark-red flame ignited along the edge.
The heat pulsed outward in waves.
Then—Bai Yu struck.
CLANG!
The sword collided with Vergo's torso, slicing through his uniform and releasing a burst of searing flame.
What it struck didn't feel like human flesh—it felt like hardened steel.
The sound of metal clashing against metal echoed across the deck.
Vergo felt a flicker of pride.
But before his hand could clamp down on Bai Yu's throat—
CRACK!
The red flame flared violently, and a surge of sharpened sword intent burst from the blade.
The heat intensified.
The Qinglong's will began tearing through Vergo's Iron Body—the supposedly impenetrable defense!
Tear!
A grotesque sound of flesh being sliced echoed.
Vergo's body reeled as the blade dug in.
He staggered backward, caught off guard.
Finally, he managed to stop himself from falling.
Drip. Drip.
Blood began to pool beneath him.
Looking down, Vergo saw it clearly—a clean, deep cut had torn open the front of his chest.
The wound bled freely.
Whaa?!
Gasps erupted from the G-5 marines watching nearby.
This was Vergo—their iron-willed God of War!
And yet in a single exchange, he had been wounded!
Shock and disbelief overtook every face in the G-5 ranks.
On the other side, the 188th Branch's navy soldiers erupted into cheers.
They had long been resentful of Vergo's arrogance.
Seeing Bai Yu strike back so fiercely ignited their spirits.
"You're not an ordinary rookie, that's for sure."
Vergo tore his damaged shirt away with one hand and drew a bamboo flute from behind his waist—his signature weapon.
His voice was cold and calm, yet laced with simmering fury.
Few had ever breached his Iron Body before.
"If you underestimate me, you'll pay the price," Bai Yu replied with a confident grin.
"Use your full strength. Otherwise, you might not survive my next strike."
Bai Yu, well-versed in the intelligence surrounding Vergo, knew the truth.
The man wasn't just a Rokushiki user.
Like Bai Yu himself, Vergo had mastered Haki—both Kenbunshoku (Observation Haki) and Busoshoku (Armament Haki).
In particular, his Armament Haki was advanced—polished over years of combat experience.
"Interesting…"
"You're the first brat to talk to me like that."
Vergo's expression darkened, his pride provoked.
"If that's how you want it… I'll smash you into the ground."
Hum!
Suddenly, a wave of pressure erupted from Vergo's body.
His arms darkened, a deep, metallic sheen overtaking his skin—the distinctive glow of high-grade Armament Haki.
Even his bamboo flute hardened, shimmering like obsidian steel.
Boom!
Haki fully coated, Vergo charged forward.
In the blink of an eye, he closed the gap between them.
Raising the flute high, he brought it crashing down toward Bai Yu's shoulder.
Fwoosh! Fwoosh!
The air itself howled under the force of the strike.
"You're not the only one who knows Haki!"
Bai Yu chuckled with disdain.
Hum!
With a thought, Bai Yu's own Armament Haki ignited.
His arms—and the Wushuang Taisword—were instantly clad in the same black-metallic coating.
Without hesitation, Bai Yu raised the blade and met Vergo's attack head-on.
CLANG!!
Steel clashed against steel in a blinding spark of fury.
BOOM!
The deck beneath them exploded into pieces.
Fractures spiderwebbed out across the floor, radiating from their feet.
Shockwaves of pressure burst out, scattering nearby marines from both sides.
Spectators were hurled back, forced to retreat.
At the center of it all, flame and force clashed like titanic beasts.
Both men stood locked, weapons grinding against each other, neither giving an inch.
"What terrifying Haki…!"
"This guy—he's going toe-to-toe with Vice Admiral Vergo!"
"He's a monster!"
Murmurs and disbelief surged through the crowd.
If Vergo had been careless before, this time he wasn't holding back at all.
And yet, Bai Yu's strength was evenly matched!
"He really does know Armament Haki…"
Vergo muttered, narrowing his eyes.
He could feel it clearly—Bai Yu's Haki wasn't just proficient. It was refined.
Rumors had hinted at Bai Yu being a rare talent, even among elite rookies.
But facing it firsthand?
It was worse than expected.
He had trained his Armament Haki from a young age, building it over years.
Yet Bai Yu, much younger, already stood at this level?
Unacceptable.
A deadly chill filled Vergo's heart.
"If this man can't be brought to our side…"
Then he must be eliminated.
"If he continues to grow…"
"He will become a grave threat to the Young Master."
With that, Vergo resolved himself.
Hum!
Releasing every last ounce of Haki, his body glowed with lethal intent.
This fight was no longer just a clash of wills—it was a battle to determine survival.
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