"Oh, there's another strong intruder already?"
Tatsumaki was lazily lying on the observation deck that had been temporarily set up yesterday, relaxing in a chair, thoroughly enjoying the gentle caress of the sea breeze while sipping on delicious coconut juice.
However, in reality, she had long since keenly sensed the powerful, heart-stopping aura of Dragon.
Upon realizing she finally had something to do, Tatsumaki instantly became as excited as a lit firecracker.
This is great. That so-called Hawkeye from yesterday wasn't her opponent at all; she only used a few moves and didn't get to truly satisfy her fighting craving.
The bug she eliminated this morning wasn't even worth mentioning; it was too small to even fit between her toes.
But now, a worthy opponent has finally arrived.
Tatsumaki quickly released her boundless psychic energy, causing herself to be enveloped in a layer of brilliant green light, like a pearl suspended in mid-air.
Driven and enveloped by powerful psychic energy, she shot away like a bolt of lightning, moving with the speed of an arrow leaving a bowstring.
At the same time, she held the incredibly sharp arc blade disc in her hand.
Tatsumaki's speed was like a gale; the air currents stirred up by her instantaneous flight were like surging waves, knocking down the seabirds flying overhead.
She also casually gulped down the coconut juice in her other hand, then threw the empty coconut shell down, coincidentally smashing a small Sea Kings to death.
Moreover, she even had time to slightly adjust her clothing.
Just a few seconds later, she swiftly arrived above Dragon and his group like a phantom.
Tatsumaki floated in the air like a fairy, grasping the arc blade disc, looking down at them from above.
Then, the expression of wild laughter and fighting intent on her face suddenly froze. After all, she was someone who had seen the world, and she recognized that the people below must be the Revolutionary Army.
She recalled that both Luna and Kuina had emphasized seriously that if the Revolutionary Army arrived, they were honored guests and should be treated well; however, if they proposed any demands or conditions, Tatsumaki must proactively contact Luna so she could personally handle the situation remotely.
Did this mean the fierce battle she had been anticipating could not happen?
"Oh no, that simply won't do. I've been here for a long time, yet I haven't had a single satisfying, full-out battle. I absolutely cannot miss this opportunity."
Thinking this, Tatsumaki immediately became furious, yelling while scratching her head, and even performed a rapid stomp in mid-air. To an uninformed observer, it might look like she was practicing the peerless movement technique, Cloud-Stepping Ladder.
However, this time, Tatsumaki was determined to fight this battle.
She immediately used her psychic power to control the arc blade disc, making it spin rapidly, stirring up surging air currents as if it intended to slice everything in the world into dust. It was invincible, and no obstacle could stop it.
The astonishing rotational speed already exceeded ten thousand.
"Hmph!" Tatsumaki let out a soft shout, then instantly controlled the arc blade disc, sending it hurtling out and diving toward Dragon and the others on the ship below.
At the same time, Dragon naturally sensed the danger. Furthermore, they had already spotted the arriving Tatsumaki, but because the distance was too great, they could only make out her silhouette and recognize her identity, unable to clearly see her actions above.
But now, watching the arc blade disc —carrying an earth-shattering aura and killing intent, seemingly intent on smashing everything and tearing it to shreds —assault them, the Revolutionary Army members on the ship were instantly stunned, and Dragon was no exception.
He couldn't help but widen his eyes. This was too exaggerated; this "great gift" was a bit too much.
"Is this a welcoming gift?" Dragon said with a wry smile.
"However, even if it has come, I will not back down." Dragon's gaze suddenly became as sharp as a knife.
He then decisively chose to strike. After all, he had come here for cooperation, and he needed to demonstrate his strength. This was already an unwritten rule of this world —if you lack strength, how can you talk about cooperation, let alone negotiating terms?
Dragon's eyes narrowed, and his entire body radiated powerful Conqueror's Haki. His Dragon Claw Fist instantly became entwined with a layer of dark red Haki, accompanied by streaks of red lightning, making him appear even more formidable.
His figure flashed, and he charged toward the enemy like a bolt of lightning, his Dragon Claw Fist meeting the arc blade disc with incomparable force.
With a deafening boom, the Dragon Claw Fist and the arc blade disc collided violently, sending sparks flying. Dragon's strength was clearly superior; after a fierce resistance, the arc blade disc was finally knocked away by him.
The arc blade disc spun in the air before finally returning to Tatsumaki's hand. Tatsumaki caught the arc blade disc and looked at Dragon with a surprised expression. She hadn't expected Dragon's strength to be so immense that her arc blade disc was easily batted away by him.
But that's what makes it fun.
"If you want to enter the territory of us Pink Hat Pirates, you'll have to defeat me first, Revolutionary Army Dragon."
Determined to have a satisfying, all-out battle, Tatsumaki declared this resolutely. After speaking, she shot down toward Dragon and his group like an arrow released from a bow.
"Since that's the case, I certainly won't back down. Let me witness your strength."
Knowing that Tatsumaki was also an outstanding powerhouse among the Pink Hat Pirates, and that she was a user of the Psychokinesis-Psychokinesis Fruit, coupled with the mysterious weapon in her hand, Dragon naturally wanted to spar with her.
After a soft laugh, he clenched his hands like Dragon claws, then used a gust of wind to launch himself into the air like a soaring bird.
"Wind Dragon Slash." Dragon transformed his hand into a palm and instantly unleashed a Dragon-shaped, wind-elemental energy strike, which surged toward Tatsumaki like a furious Dragon emerging from the sea.
However, this fierce strike was easily intercepted by the shield form of the arc blade disc activated by Tatsumaki, thanks to the arc blade disc's indestructible defense.
"Interesting. Take this claw." Seeing this, Dragon immediately became spirited. At the same time, he arrived before Tatsumaki like a ghost and instantly unleashed his carefully developed Dragon Claw Fist, fiercely swinging one claw with a terrifying momentum that seemed capable of tearing apart anything.
"I won't be bullied." Tatsumaki, wreathed in both Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, unleashed a powerful kick, attacking Dragon with the force of Mount Tai crushing an egg.
The claw and the kick instantly collided, producing a tremendous, earth-shaking noise.
Ultimately, both retreated in opposite directions, but undoubtedly, Tatsumaki retreated farther.
After all, her current strength still remained at the Admiral Level, even if she was at the peak, with one foot already stepping into the Yonko Level.
However, facing the top-tier, Yonko Level Dragon, she was still somewhat lacking in power.
"What kind of weapon is that?" Dragon asked, pointing at the arc blade disc in Tatsumaki's hand.
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