Faced with Is's decision, Acnologia hesitated for a moment before speaking:
"I don't like it much… but a group fight does sound interesting. In that case… I'll make my move."
As soon as his voice fell—
He slowly raised his hand and pointed a finger at Kaido.
"Whoosh—!"
A sudden gust of wind swept through the surroundings, gradually forming a turbulent current.
In front of his fingertip—
A sphere of energy began to gather.
Once it reached a certain size—
Acnologia fired it without hesitation.
"Shoom—!"
The energy sphere shot toward Kaido at terrifying speed.
Kaido's pupils shrank violently.
At first, he intended to take it head-on—
But something felt off.
In the next instant, he dodged sideways.
BOOM!!!
The spot where he had been standing exploded violently.
Even though he had dodged in time, the shockwave still threw off his balance—
He crashed to the ground and rolled several times.
If anyone had the biggest reaction at that moment—
No one could surpass Is.
"Acnologia!!!"
Is shouted.
"Hm?"
Acnologia turned his head toward him and smiled lightly.
"Well? Not bad, right?"
"Not bad my ass, you idiot! I'm starting to think you lost at cards and are pretending to fight—when really you're trying to demolish my house!"
Is couldn't hold back anymore.
That single attack had blown away a massive section of the castle wall.
What remained was barely standing—
As if a strong breeze could collapse the entire structure.
"Confirmed. Absolutely confirmed. This guy just wants to tear the place down."
Standing beside Is, Tatsumaki added fuel to the fire, glancing at Acnologia with clear amusement.
"Is, Tatsumaki… if I said that was an accident, would you believe me?" Acnologia tried to explain.
"Nope. Not listening. I refuse," Tatsumaki muttered.
Looking at the half-destroyed castle—
A thought flashed through Is's mind.
He couldn't let Tatsumaki and Acnologia fight here.
They had no restraint.
If they went all out—
This place would be reduced to rubble.
Meanwhile—
Kaido slowly got back to his feet.
His gaze swept over Is and the others—
Then shifted to the massive crater nearby.
For a moment—
He swallowed hard.
"What the hell…? What's going on with this Celestial Dragon…?"
"He's got this many monsters as bodyguards?!"
At this point, Kaido finally realized—
Things weren't simple.
This wasn't an ordinary Celestial Dragon.
His status had to be far higher—
Otherwise, the World Government wouldn't assign so many powerful protectors to him.
"Plans have changed," Is said.
"Acnologia. Tatsumaki."
"Hm?"
Both of them looked at him curiously.
"You two sit this one out. I'll handle it."
Is spoke calmly.
At the same time, he had already made up his mind.
If he fought personally—
He could avoid excessive destruction…
And also better understand his own strength—
As well as Kaido's current level.
"Huh? I haven't even warmed up yet," Acnologia tried to protest.
But when he saw the serious look on Is's face—
He knew it was pointless.
"Fine. The environment doesn't allow it this time. Next time, I'll fight properly."
"Is, I haven't even fought once!"
Tatsumaki complained.
"Every battle, I'm just standing in the back!"
As she spoke—
A green glow appeared around her body.
She floated into the air, crossing her legs midair, pouting with her chin resting on her hand.
Clearly displeased.
"That's not true. When we first got here, you already made that guy fly," Acnologia exposed her without mercy.
"..."
"Is, next time when we play cards, go harder on them."
"I was joking—haha."
"I'm not joking. Crush them. I'll tell Madara later too."
"..."
Listening to their bickering—
Is could only shake his head helplessly.
Then—
He turned his attention back to Kaido.
Meanwhile—
Kaido, after hearing Is's decision, felt secretly delighted.
Yes—
He was wary of Is's guards.
But Is himself?
He didn't take him seriously at all.
"Is… since you're giving me this chance…"
"I'll make sure to use it well."
"Once I kill you, I'll escape immediately."
Kaido thought to himself.
If things went smoothly—
He might even bring Charlotte Linlin along.
If not—
He would flee alone.
"Crackle—!"
Is finally made his move.
Behind him—
Sheets of paper rapidly formed into a pair of wings.
With the added effect—
They burned with flames.
He had no intention of using large-scale destructive techniques.
Otherwise—
It would defeat the purpose of fighting alone.
If he wanted destruction—
He might as well just let everyone gang up.
"Whoosh—!"
With a single flap of his wings—
Is shot forward at incredible speed.
With a wave of his hand—
A spear formed in his grasp.
Armament Haki instantly coated it.
Facing the incoming assault—
Kaido didn't flinch.
He swung his kanabo forward—
Meeting the attack head-on.
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