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Chapter 529: Terrifying Láidé, Kong Defeated
The First Half of the Grand Line.
The World Government's Research Base.
The Great Battle had already lasted for a full six days.
"Monster!"
Steel Bone Kong, in his Human-Beast Form, gasped for air.
Looking at Redfield's figure, he couldn't conceal the shock in his heart.
After six days of the Great Battle, Kong's body was nearing its limit.
As for Redfield himself, a smile was on his face, merely breathing slightly.
The gap in their condition was evident.
He had thought this countless times.
Because in these six days, he had fully realized just how powerful Redfield was.
This was a complete and utter Monster.
Everything about himself seemed to be seen through by Redfield.
Since the Great Battle began, he had constantly been taking hits.
That's right, just taking hits.
This was unimaginable for a Monster of Kong's level.
Even when facing Rocks, his overall strength was only slightly inferior, and in a head-on battle, he could still resist.
But before Redfield, facing Redfield's attacks, he found it difficult to parry, or rather, he couldn't defend.
His movements, thoughts, and technique patterns had all been seen through.
For any of his attacks, Redfield had a countermeasure, blocking with the smallest price and the most relaxed posture, or simply avoiding them.
He had never faced such a terrifying enemy.
Not even Rocks was this abnormal.
Battling Redfield, the suppression made him feel despair; there was simply no hope of victory.
That's right, in Kong's eyes, Redfield was already a Monster of the same level as Rocks.
Redfield, possessing Mind Reading, had completely seen through Kong.
Relying solely on Haki, body technique, and swordsmanship, he completely suppressed Kong.
Although he didn't use his Devil Fruit Ability, the basic amplification from the Zoan Type wouldn't disappear.
The Vampire Fruit also amplified Redfield's perception ability.
The scales of victory had already tipped towards him; it wouldn't take long to defeat Kong.
Under Láidé's continuous attacks, Kong was now covered in injuries, his blood clotting into scabs, looking extremely gruesome.
The number of times both sides' attacks landed on the other was completely unequal.
If Redfield endured Kong's attacks once, then Kong endured Láidé's attacks eight, nine, or even ten times.
The consequence was Kong's severe injuries, rapid consumption of stamina and Haki, and the body condition affected by the injuries.
"If a Fleet Admiral were to die, the World Government and the Marines would probably go crazy, right?"
Deeply inhaling the aura of blood permeating the air, Redfield licked his lips, becoming somewhat excited.
His actions were inherently completely opposed to the World Government, so naturally, he had no psychological burden about this.
He simply wanted a battle to see how his current strength measured up.
After all, his enemy was a long-famous Monster, a top-tier Strongman of the Great Sea, a Strongman who had battled Rocks D.Xebec countless times.
But now, his thoughts had changed.
"So I'm this strong now?"
Over the years, he had experienced many battles, but the only opponents he truly gave recognition to were Hades, Shiki, and Roger, just a handful of people.
Compared to Hades, Kong's heart was very strong, but he couldn't completely resist Láidé's Mind Reading.
This led to the one-sided gap in this battle.
Of course, he was just saying that; killing Kong would completely offend the World Government and the Marines.
To him, it wasn't worth it.
He was well aware that the World Government and the Marines had dispatched a large amount of combatant strength to encircle and suppress the Roger Pirates, and he didn't want such a thing to happen to him.
For a Lone Wolf like him, ensuring a certain level of combatant strength deterrence so that others wouldn't easily offend him was necessary.
No Faction would want to be subjected to such madness and revenge from a Lone Wolf like this.
Redfield was precisely aware of this point, so he wouldn't kill Kong.
He didn't know how the Great Battle in the New World was going; perhaps the Marines' reinforcements were on their way, as six days had already passed.
However, simply letting him go would be a bit of a waste; he should leave something behind.
Redfield's figure disappeared from his spot, arriving beside Kong like a ghost.
Kong turned sideways to block with a fist, but it missed.
Redfield had changed his move in advance; the previous one was just a feint.
The Bat Umbrella, coated with Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki, directly stabbed towards Kong's abdomen.
Enduring the pain, Kong struggled to counterattack.
This was all useless resistance.
Redfield countered with a claw technique, tearing towards Kong's back.
When Kong wanted to counterattack, Redfield avoided it in advance again.
Gruesome claw marks were left on Kong's back; the intense pain made Kong want to roar.
That claw technique wasn't so simple; it not only contained a certain toxin but also the technique of Haki internal destruction.
Overbearing power surged directly into Kong's body along the injury.
It was this despair; the more time passed, the less power to resist Kong had.
He was completely being toyed with, or rather, beaten down.
If Kong wasn't thick-skinned, he would have been unable to persist long ago.
He couldn't persist for much longer now either.
Redfield attacked continuously, while also looking for an opportunity.
Finally, Redfield's fist struck Kong's head.
The terrifying strength caused Kong to nearly lose consciousness.
In that instant of losing consciousness, the crimson Umbrella, stained with Kong's blood, directly pierced Kong's abdomen.
The Umbrella was pulled out, leaving a blood-dripping hole in Kong's abdomen.
Even the powerful recovery power of a Mythical Zoan couldn't stop the loss of blood.
And this wasn't over yet.
This strike was like the final straw that broke the camel's back; Kong, who had reached his limit, completely lost his power to resist within a short time.
Two bloodlights flashed, and Kong's right arm and left leg were directly severed.
Dozens of blood bats flew out from under the blood-colored robe, frantically gnawing on Kong's severed right arm and left leg.
After just a few dozen seconds, only white bone remained.
The continuous injuries caused Kong to lose consciousness.
Láidé made no further moves, turned his head to glance at the Great Sea in the distance, broad blood wings sprouted from his back, and he transformed into a Vampire flying into the Sky.
Not long after, Garp arrived quickly using Moonwalk.
He realized something was wrong when he found no battle activity on the Island.
After searching the Island, he finally found the dying Fleet Admiral Kong.
(end of chapter)
The First Half of the Grand Line.
The World Government's Research Base.
The Great Battle had already lasted for a full six days.
"Monster!"
Steel Bone Kong, in his Human-Beast Form, gasped for air.
Looking at Redfield's figure, he couldn't conceal the shock in his heart.
After six days of the Great Battle, Kong's body was nearing its limit.
As for Redfield himself, a smile was on his face, merely breathing slightly.
The gap in their condition was evident.
He had thought this countless times.
Because in these six days, he had fully realized just how powerful Redfield was.
This was a complete and utter Monster.
Everything about himself seemed to be seen through by Redfield.
Since the Great Battle began, he had constantly been taking hits.
That's right, just taking hits.
This was unimaginable for a Monster of Kong's level.
Even when facing Rocks, his overall strength was only slightly inferior, and in a head-on battle, he could still resist.
But before Redfield, facing Redfield's attacks, he found it difficult to parry, or rather, he couldn't defend.
His movements, thoughts, and technique patterns had all been seen through.
For any of his attacks, Redfield had a countermeasure, blocking with the smallest price and the most relaxed posture, or simply avoiding them.
He had never faced such a terrifying enemy.
Not even Rocks was this abnormal.
Battling Redfield, the suppression made him feel despair; there was simply no hope of victory.
That's right, in Kong's eyes, Redfield was already a Monster of the same level as Rocks.
Redfield, possessing Mind Reading, had completely seen through Kong.
Relying solely on Haki, body technique, and swordsmanship, he completely suppressed Kong.
Although he didn't use his Devil Fruit Ability, the basic amplification from the Zoan Type wouldn't disappear.
The Vampire Fruit also amplified Redfield's perception ability.
The scales of victory had already tipped towards him; it wouldn't take long to defeat Kong.
Under Láidé's continuous attacks, Kong was now covered in injuries, his blood clotting into scabs, looking extremely gruesome.
The number of times both sides' attacks landed on the other was completely unequal.
If Redfield endured Kong's attacks once, then Kong endured Láidé's attacks eight, nine, or even ten times.
The consequence was Kong's severe injuries, rapid consumption of stamina and Haki, and the body condition affected by the injuries.
"If a Fleet Admiral were to die, the World Government and the Marines would probably go crazy, right?"
Deeply inhaling the aura of blood permeating the air, Redfield licked his lips, becoming somewhat excited.
His actions were inherently completely opposed to the World Government, so naturally, he had no psychological burden about this.
He simply wanted a battle to see how his current strength measured up.
After all, his enemy was a long-famous Monster, a top-tier Strongman of the Great Sea, a Strongman who had battled Rocks D.Xebec countless times.
But now, his thoughts had changed.
"So I'm this strong now?"
Over the years, he had experienced many battles, but the only opponents he truly gave recognition to were Hades, Shiki, and Roger, just a handful of people.
Compared to Hades, Kong's heart was very strong, but he couldn't completely resist Láidé's Mind Reading.
This led to the one-sided gap in this battle.
Of course, he was just saying that; killing Kong would completely offend the World Government and the Marines.
To him, it wasn't worth it.
He was well aware that the World Government and the Marines had dispatched a large amount of combatant strength to encircle and suppress the Roger Pirates, and he didn't want such a thing to happen to him.
For a Lone Wolf like him, ensuring a certain level of combatant strength deterrence so that others wouldn't easily offend him was necessary.
No Faction would want to be subjected to such madness and revenge from a Lone Wolf like this.
Redfield was precisely aware of this point, so he wouldn't kill Kong.
He didn't know how the Great Battle in the New World was going; perhaps the Marines' reinforcements were on their way, as six days had already passed.
However, simply letting him go would be a bit of a waste; he should leave something behind.
Redfield's figure disappeared from his spot, arriving beside Kong like a ghost.
Kong turned sideways to block with a fist, but it missed.
Redfield had changed his move in advance; the previous one was just a feint.
The Bat Umbrella, coated with Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki, directly stabbed towards Kong's abdomen.
Enduring the pain, Kong struggled to counterattack.
This was all useless resistance.
Redfield countered with a claw technique, tearing towards Kong's back.
When Kong wanted to counterattack, Redfield avoided it in advance again.
Gruesome claw marks were left on Kong's back; the intense pain made Kong want to roar.
That claw technique wasn't so simple; it not only contained a certain toxin but also the technique of Haki internal destruction.
Overbearing power surged directly into Kong's body along the injury.
It was this despair; the more time passed, the less power to resist Kong had.
He was completely being toyed with, or rather, beaten down.
If Kong wasn't thick-skinned, he would have been unable to persist long ago.
He couldn't persist for much longer now either.
Redfield attacked continuously, while also looking for an opportunity.
Finally, Redfield's fist struck Kong's head.
The terrifying strength caused Kong to nearly lose consciousness.
In that instant of losing consciousness, the crimson Umbrella, stained with Kong's blood, directly pierced Kong's abdomen.
The Umbrella was pulled out, leaving a blood-dripping hole in Kong's abdomen.
Even the powerful recovery power of a Mythical Zoan couldn't stop the loss of blood.
And this wasn't over yet.
This strike was like the final straw that broke the camel's back; Kong, who had reached his limit, completely lost his power to resist within a short time.
Two bloodlights flashed, and Kong's right arm and left leg were directly severed.
Dozens of blood bats flew out from under the blood-colored robe, frantically gnawing on Kong's severed right arm and left leg.
After just a few dozen seconds, only white bone remained.
The continuous injuries caused Kong to lose consciousness.
Láidé made no further moves, turned his head to glance at the Great Sea in the distance, broad blood wings sprouted from his back, and he transformed into a Vampire flying into the Sky.
Not long after, Garp arrived quickly using Moonwalk.
He realized something was wrong when he found no battle activity on the Island.
After searching the Island, he finally found the dying Fleet Admiral Kong.
(end of chapter)
