One Piece: Holy Light Swordmaster

New World, Nucas Island.

This uninhabited island lies on the fringes of the territory ruled by one of the Four Emperors, "Beasts" Kaido.

A brutal massacre was unfolding on the island.

"How boring! This is so damn boring!"

A figure, as imposing as a demon, smashed the mast of a docked warship with a single punch, roaring furiously at the heavens.

"Still can't die... hic!"

"You pathetic ants! Why are you so weak?! Why can't you kill me?!"

The figure had long black hair cascading over his shoulders, two massive, dragon-like horns protruding from his head, and a beard flowing like dragon whiskers. A dragon-scale tattoo covered his left arm.

Bare-chested, with a prominent X-shaped scar on his abdomen, he wore a wide, dark-green hakama tied with a sacred rope. A violet fur cape draped over his shoulders, and his waist bore a purple coat with golden chains dangling from the hem—a figure resembling a demon incarnate.

This was Kaido, the governor-general of the Beasts Pirates, who in recent years had earned the infamous title of the "Strongest Creature."

Kaido appeared to be drunk, his steps unsteady. Yet his intoxication only seemed to fuel his savagery.

BOOM!

CRACK!

Under Kaido's relentless assault, a warship crumbled into wreckage, scattering in pieces along the shoreline.

"Damn it! Only one ship left..."

The marines of the G-5 branch, having followed Vice Admiral Wright's orders to abandon the warships and retreat to the island, gripped their weapons tightly. They could only watch helplessly as the demon-like figure wreaked havoc.

"The crew on the first ship has already perished... Damn that bastard!"

"Thankfully, Vice Admiral Wright is nearby. Hopefully, he can arrive in time!"

"But... Vice Admiral Wright is just a vice admiral. Against a monster like Kaido..."

"Vice Admiral Wright is skilled in flight and healing. He should at least be able to hold Kaido off!"

"But even if he can hold Kaido off, it's not like he can defeat him!"

"Vice Admiral Wright is coming here to save us! If he can buy us time to escape, he's already done more than enough!"

"That's true!"

"But when will Vice Admiral Wright arrive? If the last ship is destroyed, we won't stand a chance!"

"Shut up! Don't forget—we're practically exiled from the main Marine forces!"

"Even for scum like us, Vice Admiral Wright is willing to rush to our aid. We have no right to complain about him being late!"

A sharp reprimand silenced the chaotic voices. The marines fell into uneasy quiet.

"Kaido is heading for the last ship..."

"We're done for..."

On the shoreline, after a brief fit of howling and aimless destruction, Kaido's eyes locked onto the remaining warship.

"Huh? A warship... Why aren't you firing, hic!"

Kaido stared blankly at the warship for a moment before roaring again.

"Bastards! Fire! Kill me already!!"

Roaring wildly, Kaido charged toward the warship, his fist raised high.

The marines watched in despair as Kaido's fist hurtled toward the vessel. Their faces reflected only hopelessness—until—

"Holy Light Wall: Sphere!"

A cold voice echoed from above, and a circular, golden, semi-transparent barrier materialized in front of Kaido's fist.

BOOM!

Kaido's punch shattered the Holy Light Wall into golden fragments, yet the ferocity of his attack was stopped.

"Vice Admiral Wright!"

Tears welled in the marines' eyes as they gazed at the figure above Kaido. Draped in a pristine white Marine coat of justice, a pair of resplendent golden wings shimmered on his back.

"So this is the 'Strongest Creature,' Kaido?"

Wright silently gauged the strength of Kaido's punch against his Holy Light Wall.

To protect the warship, the barrier Wright had deployed was of moderate strength.

If such a barrier could block Kaido's strike...

"I can fight him!"

Wright unsheathed the blade at his waist, Ashes, while eyeing Kaido, who stood momentarily stunned by his own failure to break through.

"You blocked... my punch..."

Kaido began to chuckle lowly, then erupted into laughter.

"Ha... ha... HAHAHA! Interesting!"

"Who are you? Finally, someone worthy of killing me?! Hic!"

Kaido raised his head, only to see Wright, his golden wings flaring brilliantly, wielding his sword with both hands as he delivered a descending slash.

"Final Judgment!"

"HAHAHA!"

Kaido roared with laughter, swinging his fist to meet the golden slash.

"Come on!"

BOOM!

The colossal golden strike and Kaido's fist clashed, annihilating each other. The resulting shockwave shook the remaining warship violently.

"Kaido!"

Wright bellowed, "Want a fight? Follow me!"

With a flash of his golden wings, Wright streaked toward the center of the island, leaving a dazzling trail in his wake.

"Hmph! You can fly? So can I—hic!"

Kaido howled, the sky above him shrouded in dark clouds as thunder and lightning erupted, and fierce winds swirled.

Kaido transformed into his dragon form—a massive blue serpent soaring into the heavens, chasing the golden light toward the island's center.

"Ooororororo... Here I come—hic!"

In his drunken state, the dragon opened his maw wide.

"Blast Breath!"

BOOM!

A searing beam of heat surged toward Wright, who stood midair with his blade poised.

"Light Speed!"

Activating his Observation Haki, Wright dodged the attack, choosing not to counter with another Radiant Wall.

Now, at the island's heart, Wright could unleash his full combat potential without worrying about collateral damage.

"Seraphim Seal!"

Dodging Kaido's fiery greeting, Wright retaliated with a flying slash imbued with divine light, launching an attack of immense power.

Though not yet at Mihawk's level, where every swing carried the weight of an ultimate technique, Wright's blade bore the added strength of the Holy Light.

BOOM!

As Kaido's Blast Breath evaporated a small mountain on the island's edge, Wright's slash struck Kaido's chest.

"AAARGH—!"

Kaido let out a howl of pain.

"What is this?!"

Wright shook his head. "Has it been so long since anyone injured you that even a scratch feels like death?"

Though the golden slash failed to pierce Kaido's scales, the divine fire within it caused him immense pain.

"Looks like I'll need advanced Armament Haki... and close combat to break through his defense!"

Wright knew the Holy Fire worked well against Kaido—it was perfect for purging the truly evil.

But against Kaido's nearly impenetrable body, it wasn't enough.

"HAHAHA! Marine! That actually hurt!"

The pain seemed to sober Kaido slightly, but it only fueled his madness.

"Come on! Hit harder! Kill me already!!"

"Thunderclap!"

Kaido unleashed a torrent of purple lightning, enveloping Wright in a storm of electricity.

"Tch! If you're so eager to die, why fight back?"

Wright raised a hand.

"Holy Light Wall!"

Kaido's attack was relentless, designed to leave Wright no room to evade. Despite his brutish demeanor, Kaido's cunning was evident.

Feeling the force of the lightning against his barrier, Wright's expression turned grim.

"This guy's durability and power... what the hell has he been eating?!"

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