One Piece: Starting with Sign-in Naruto Character Cards

In truth, defeating an opponent head-on is the greatest show of respect one can offer to a heroic figure.

"In that case, I'd like to see for myself how much strength someone who's been imprisoned in Impel Down for twenty years still has," Shanks said calmly as he drew his sword from its sheath.

In the next instant, a dazzling flash of sword light streaked across the deck of the ship.

Simultaneously, the sky above them grew dark as thick clouds began to gather.

"Your opponent is me, Shanks!" shouted Douglas Bullet, who was already itching for action upon sensing this powerful aura. He had long been eager to test just how strong this former apprentice from Roger's ship had become.

In a split second, his entire body became covered in Armament Haki. With explosive force, he charged forward and appeared right in front of Shanks.

Shanks' expression shifted slightly upon seeing the charge. He immediately raised his sword, Gryphon.

A scarlet sword beam burst forth from his blade.

Douglas Bullet made no attempt to dodge. He raised both arms, already clad in Haki, to block the incoming attack.

However, he greatly underestimated Shanks' power.

As one of the Four Emperors, Shanks had a bounty in the tens of billions of Berries. This one strike of his carried terrifying force.

Boom!!!

The sword beam smashed directly into Bullet's Haki-covered arms.

The next moment, Bullet was sent flying backward several steps and only barely managed to stop himself at the edge of the ship.

The Armament Haki on his arms had been completely stripped away, revealing flesh soaked in blood.

Shanks had won this round—decisively!

"Damn! Big bro, this guy isn't some rookie like Arlong—you can't just throw your face at his fists!" Rikuya shouted in frustration from the sidelines.

He hadn't expected Douglas Bullet to underestimate Shanks so badly. No matter how hard your Haki is, against overwhelming power it can only go so far.

"Haha! I was just testing him. I didn't expect Roger's apprentice to become this strong. I like it!" Bullet roared with laughter.

He wasn't obsessed with treasure like others; what he sought was the peak of the world.

And to stand at the peak, one must defeat every strong opponent.

Shanks was one of them.

Meanwhile, the spectators were left gaping in shock—Douglas Bullet had actually taken a full blow from Shanks barehanded and survived!

They all knew how terrifying Shanks' strength was. Even Marine Admirals wouldn't dare take that sword strike head-on.

This alone proved that Douglas Bullet was the real deal.

"Alright, time to transform. Kid, watch closely!" Bullet said, calm as ever.

Suddenly, a purple aura began to radiate around him.

This aura fused with his Armament Haki, and his body emitted a blinding violet glow!

"What the hell—Demon Form?!" Rikuya exclaimed in shock.

Hearing that, even Shanks was taken aback. He immediately shouted, "Everyone, spread out! Don't get near me!"

Demon Form—a signature battle mode of Douglas Bullet.

It was a fusion of his demonic aura and Armament Haki, drastically boosting his speed and power. He became like a devil born from hell itself—hence the title "Heir of the Demon."

Activating this form showed just how seriously he was taking the fight.

The next moment, Bullet moved!

"Demon Form: Fist of the Strongest!"

Bullet launched himself toward Shanks at rocket-like speed!

But as one of the Four Emperors, Shanks stood his ground.

He raised his western sword once more.

In the sky, bolts of lightning began to crackle ominously.

A bolt of lightning struck down onto his sword.

In an instant, a dragon-shaped lightning bolt exploded from his blade!

It roared as it flew straight at the charging Douglas Bullet.

The dragon bared its fangs, and Bullet launched his most powerful punch right at it!

BOOM!!!

The explosion echoed across the entire sea. Massive waves surged and slammed against the deck of the ship.

The clash unleashed a shockwave so strong it sent nearby crew members flying into the ocean.

When the dust settled, two figures still stood at the center of the battlefield.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

After dispersing the dragon lightning with a punch, Bullet instantly closed the distance and began clashing with Shanks at close range—fist versus sword.

At one point, Bullet aimed a devastating punch at Shanks' face.

Shanks raised his sword and blocked it directly.

Crack!

The deck beneath their feet finally couldn't take the strain. A sharp sound rang out as it began to fracture.

CRACK!

The entire deck splintered open.

"Sh*t! If this keeps up, even if we win, the damn ship's going to sink!" Rikuya cursed, quickly opening his system store.

It was time to pull out a flashy character that could end this fight in style.

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