One Piece:Becoming the King of the World from the Rocks Era

Countless bolts of lightning spread from the clash of fist and sword, enveloping the sky. The turbulent space cracked instantly, with fissures reaching the ocean, drawing seawater into the gaps and even showing signs of backflow.

For a moment, Garp gritted his teeth, trying to hold on, but Li Yuan suddenly exerted more force, shattering the barrier between them.

The compressed power exploded violently, impacting both Li Yuan and Garp. Li Yuan had preemptively covered his body with Armament Haki, but even then, his ribcage was nearly fractured.

Garp was a step slower and hadn't anticipated Li Yuan breaking through the barrier, taking the full brunt of the impact, sending him plummeting below. However, Garp was Garp; just before hitting the sea, he adjusted his posture. Despite the ocean beneath him being pushed down by a hundred meters, not a drop touched him.

"Li Yuan!!!"

The ocean rebounded like a compressed rubber ball, aiding Garp's leap back into the sky. With the ocean's power behind him, Garp used Moonwalk to return to the air, his roar filled with anger as he launched a punch at Li Yuan.

Watching this, Li Yuan couldn't help but admire Garp's resilience. It was no wonder that during the time of Rocks, even after being crushed by Rocks' overwhelming power for so long, Garp survived until Roger and others joined the fight against Rocks, only to emerge alive after Rocks' defeat.

"Hahaha, Garp, your punches are getting soft; they don't work on me!"

Seeing Garp charge again, Li Yuan blocked his fist with another slash from his Seven Star Sword. The two resumed their intense battle, both top-tier fighters unable to determine a victor even after four days.

Onlookers on Grimoire Island continued to watch, but most merchants were calmly trading with the Infinite Pirates. Numerous merchant ships from the West Sea arrived at Grimoire Island, carefully avoiding the battle zone between Li Yuan and Garp, lest their ships be torn apart by the waves.

"Bogart, what's the situation?"

On the seventh day of the battle between Li Yuan and Garp, Kong called via Den Den Mushi to inquire about the fight.

"Marshal, it's the same as before. Vice Admiral Garp is slightly at a disadvantage, and Admiral Zephyr is being held off," Bogart, Garp's aide, reported accurately.

Only Bogart, using his Observation Haki, could see the ongoing battle between Li Yuan and Garp from the warship.

"Signal them to retreat. Continuing the fight won't be beneficial," Kong sighed upon hearing Bogart's report.

Even Garp was at a disadvantage against Li Yuan, unable to turn the tide after seven days. This indicated that Garp was truly being suppressed by Li Yuan. Continuing the battle might lead to Garp's defeat and unforeseen consequences, which Kong wished to avoid.

With Sengoku unable to return in time from the New World and no immediate support from the World Government, Kong decided to call it off.

"Yes, Marshal!"

After receiving the order, Bogart immediately sent a signal. A red light illuminated the sky, prompting Garp and Zephyr to withdraw immediately.

"Garp, you showed a weakness!"

As Garp noticed the signal, a sliver of distraction appeared in his mind. Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal, just a slight lapse in focus. However, for Li Yuan, who could read minds, this was enough.

Li Yuan's aura peaked, concentrating all his power into the Seven Star Sword.

"Trinity Secret Art: Haki-Infused God-Slaying Slash!"

A blood-red glow flowed over the sword, as if stained with the blood of gods. Even the Celestial Dragon Saint Garlin, considered divine, fell to this God-Slaying Slash!

"Bone Fist: Shatter the Galaxy!"

Garp was a moment too slow, but his power, honed to perfection, quickly adjusted, channeling all his strength into his fist. With a punch, it seemed he could shatter galaxies.

As the two peak powers collided, the ensuing shockwaves spread unrestrained, dispersing the red signal light in the sky.

The battlefield was once again dominated by red lightning, the clash of ultimate powers dimming the heavens.

Having seized the initiative, Li Yuan held the upper hand. He shattered the barrier between them, his sword striking Garp's iron fist.

"What!!!"

Garp was shocked. He hadn't expected his full-strength punch to be overcome, though the follow-up was not overwhelmingly powerful. Nonetheless, he was astonished.

"Rip!!!"

Garp's iron fist was breached by Li Yuan's sword, the violent force sending Garp flying.

Using the recoil, Garp twisted his body, withdrawing from the battle and returning to his warship.

"Hahaha, Garp, if you're brave enough, don't run! Let's fight for another seven days and nights!"

Seeing Garp retreat, Li Yuan didn't pursue, instead laughing and taunting him. Though he knew it was futile, it amused him to annoy Garp.

"Damned fool, next time I'll break your sword!"

Garp roared back, nearly shouting in frustration. He resolved to harden his iron fist further upon returning. If mountains weren't enough, he'd use islands to toughen it, ensuring his fist was indestructible!

Once the warship sailed away, Garp couldn't help but cough up blood.

"Garp, are you okay?"

Zephyr, shocked by Garp's condition, asked upon seeing the blood and the gashes on Garp's fists.

Zephyr had never seen Garp's fists injured since the battle against Rocks, and now, to see them damaged by Li Yuan was astonishing!

"Hahaha, I'm fine. Just a scratch. I'll be good after a meal," Garp waved it off, hiding a glint of excitement in his eyes.

His iron fists, honed over decades, had never been breached, not even by Roger or Whitebeard. Yet, Li Yuan had managed to break them, fueling Garp's determination. He was more motivated than ever to train harder and shatter Li Yuan's sword next time!

"But Li Yuan's sword is incredibly strong and sharp, Zephyr. If you encounter him, avoid fighting," Garp advised seriously.

Having fought Li Yuan, Garp understood his formidable strength. With Zephyr's declining power, facing Li Yuan would be dangerous.

Li Yuan couldn't have slain so many top-tier fighters with the strength he showed against Garp. He must possess a power capable of overwhelming the strongest, yet he hadn't unleashed it against Garp.

"Don't worry, I'm retired now. I'm no longer an admiral and won't run into him," Zephyr replied, shaking his head.

"Captain!!"

Back on his ship, Li Yuan was greeted by the excited Ashura Doji and Chinjao. Together, they had managed to hold off Admiral Zephyr!

If they hadn't been fighting in the air over the sea, they might have tried to defeat the admiral on land.

"Hahaha, Ashura Doji, Chinjao, well done! Next time, aim to hold off an admiral on your own!" Li Yuan praised them.

His crew was finally growing in strength. Ashura Doji, since becoming a great swordsman, had advanced rapidly. Li Yuan had even shared his collection of Supreme Grade Blades with him to help him understand the will contained within them.

The Supreme Grade Blades held the sword intent of past great swordsmen, offering shortcuts for Ashura Doji to strengthen his own swordsmanship. He didn't disappoint, progressing quickly and becoming a core officer.

Chinjao, after obtaining the "Bati" and the Ancient Zoan Unicorn Devil Fruit, also advanced rapidly. Had he not been afraid of Li Yuan flattening his drill head again, he might have already passed the test to become a core officer.

"Captain, we'll definitely do it next time!" Ashura Doji declared confidently.

Becoming as strong as a Navy admiral was his goal, and he firmly believed he could achieve it. After all, he was still under thirty, with great potential ahead!

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