One Piece: I Start with a Married Woman, I Am the Evil Admiral!

Chapter 173 The Ultimate Showdown

Compared to that, Aini's dragon form was simply domineering to the extreme. He was like a high and mighty god, looking down on all things in the world, exuding a kind of contempt and disdain for all living beings.

Even those who claim to be kings and tyrants would probably have no choice but to kneel and submit before him.

At the same time, Enni continuously released an invisible pressure so powerful it was almost tangible, which surged towards Kaido like a tidal wave...

"What...what is this?!"

Kaido's eyes widened, and he cried out in astonishment. When he saw Ani's dragon-man form, which resembled his own, his heart was already in turmoil, but the oppressive aura he felt from Ani now struck him like a heavy hammer, making his whole body tremble.

That oppressive aura was like an absolute suppression from the depths of Kaido's bloodline; no matter how much he struggled and resisted, it was as if he were trapped in a quagmire and could not break free.

If it weren't for his terrifying strength and unwavering will, he would have already succumbed to this pressure, kneeling down and surrendering to the other party.

"Gurgle..."

Kaido swallowed hard, feeling his throat incredibly dry.

At the same time, cold sweat poured uncontrollably from his forehead, quickly condensing into a fine layer of beads on his skin. Despite Kaido's rugged and unrestrained appearance, he is actually meticulous, quick-witted, and a cunning strategist.

In just a moment, he keenly grasped the crux of the problem.

The Devil Fruit ability displayed by this Marine is most likely a superior version of his own, and there's a clear counter-relationship between them. As a result, the previously evenly matched battle instantly shifted, and the situation suddenly became extremely unfavorable for him.

Since the Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Azure Dragon form, is his most powerful trump card, if he loses it, it will be uncertain whether he can firmly sit on the throne of the Four Emperors.

However, at this moment, the Devil Fruit ability of the Marine standing in front of him was even more powerful than his own, and this ability clearly had a restraining effect on his own abilities.

This would greatly reduce his strength.

"This is really troublesome..."

Kaido narrowed his eyes slightly, pondering to himself.

At that very moment, the thought of retreat began to take root in his mind. After all, the Marine before him not only far surpassed him in Devil Fruit abilities, but also possessed a special Armament Haki capable of harming him.

If this prolonged struggle continues, it is highly likely that he himself will ultimately perish, rather than the naval rear admiral before him.

However, he was unwilling to just turn around and run away in such a dejected manner.

His deepest pride would never allow him to act so cowardly... Thus, reason and impulse began to entangle and tear at each other within him. After a fierce internal struggle, impulse ultimately prevailed.

Therefore, despite knowing the situation was unfavorable, he still did not choose to retreat.

"The Three Worlds Descend - Naraku!"

With a roar, Kaido's massive, mountain-like body leaped high into the air, soaring straight into the sky.

He gripped the massive iron rod tightly with both hands, spinning it rapidly through the air like a high-speed windmill. At the same time, an overwhelming surge of Conqueror's Haki erupted from his body, resembling a ferocious dragon that coiled tightly around the iron rod.

Below them, Aini was equally unyielding.

Faced with Kaido's fierce offensive, how could he sit idly by and wait for his death?

Aini narrowed his eyes, his body radiating boundless pressure, and his previously calm aura instantly became incredibly violent. In an instant, a surge of Conqueror's Haki erupted from his body with overwhelming force, rapidly converging on the Autumn Water he tightly gripped in his hand.

"The Emperor's Sword!"

With a low shout, the Conqueror's Haki on the sword erupted like a powder keg. Then, this Conqueror's Haki merged with the sharp sword energy contained within the blade, transforming into a terrifying slash several meters long, radiating an aura of world-destroying power.

The moment this strike appeared, the entire space seemed to tremble.

It seemed to possess a life of its own, hurtling upwards with an indomitable momentum. Wherever it passed, the wind and clouds changed color, and everything around it paled in comparison.

Even the blazing sun high in the sky lost its usual radiance and warmth, as if suppressed by this terrifying force.

Kaido, who was in mid-air, naturally felt the power of this sword.

As a seasoned veteran, he immediately recognized that this sword strike was no ordinary move. Its power was likely no less than that of the red-haired man's Divine Evasion.

However, Kaido will definitely not back down so easily.

Kaido's movements quickened even further, swiftly ending his charge. Without the slightest pause... he roared, his arm muscles bulging, and the massive iron rod inlaid with sharp wolf fangs slammed down with overwhelming force against the terrifying oncoming slash.

Kaido's attack was incredibly powerful, enough to knock down any enemy who dared to stand in his way, and the powerful shockwave it generated could even crack the hard ground within a radius of 100 meters.

Two super-strong individuals standing at the pinnacle of the world are now engaged in a life-or-death duel with all their might!

The power it contains is absolutely terrifying, beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

"Rumble..."

When Enni's slash collided with Kaido's spiked club, the deafening roar seemed to shake the entire world.

Even the entire space was distorted by this unparalleled energy.

The surrounding air exploded violently like a ignited powder keg, producing a series of earth-shattering sonic booms.

The powerful impact spread rapidly outwards from the two people in the center.

Deep cracks appeared on the ground, as if the earth itself was being torn in two. The once sturdy buildings collapsed like paper in the face of this shockwave, turning into ruins.

The shockwave didn't stop there; it continued to sweep outwards in all directions. The energy intertwined and merged, eventually forming surging, circular energy waves that crashed against everything around them like a raging storm. Trees, rocks, and other creatures that were touched by these energy waves were instantly reduced to ashes.