From one piece to the Maltiverse.

Chapter 604: Whole Army Attack!

[Tat tat tat tat tat]

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

"Die, Invaders!"

"Fire the cannons! Fire the cannons! Fire the cannons!"

[Boom boom boom boom...]

"For Justice! For the World!"

"Crush them----"

While Im and Esdeath were conducting a fair transaction called 'Equivalent Exchange' in the sunny Titan World, the Imperial Arms World was already engulfed in War and deafening battle cries.

North of the Imperial Capital.

On the vast Plain between Muur Fortress and the Fam Mountains, nearly a million strong Large Armies from both sides were slaughtering each other madly, every single one with bloodshot eyes.

Cannonballs shrieked across the sky, and Cannon Fire was everywhere, shining brightly.

This was a total War between the professional Legions of two World Civilizations, a 'modernized' War with many 'fantasy Elements'.

In terms of armament.

Both the World Government's Auxiliary Legion and the Imperial Army were equipped with Automatic Weapons and Howitzers with almost no generational gap.

Dense Howitzer Shells, Jet Cannon Shells, Heavenly Origin Shells, and other types of Cannonballs.

Were like an overwhelming Hail falling from High Altitude, continuously smashing into both Factions, turning into rapidly expanding giant Fireballs.

Furthermore, the Soldiers on both sides were skilled, well-trained, and Elite Soldiers who had experienced many major Battles.

In the process of attack and defense, they displayed their respective Military Acumen to the fullest.

One could see.

On the Imperial Army side.

Rossikansa Giant Crabs with Tough shells served as living Fortresses.

Enduring the Firepower Torrent formed by Jet Bullets, they used their Flesh and Blood and lives to protect the Soldiers following behind, slowly advancing towards the Defense Line not far away.

The Army Soldiers also made an Effort to occasionally peek out and Shoot, even though comrades were losing their lives every moment because of it.

The Bullets from both sides were like Bloodthirsty 'Steel Serpents', biting to death any unlucky fellow, however, Cannonballs would always snatch away the Prey they were targeting with violent Explosions beforehand.

As for the 'Big Rabbits' whose ears and tails were burning with Flame, their main Opponents were the pitch-black Main Battle Tanks.

Relying on their extreme Agility/Dexterity, they could often carve out some Space for themselves on the chaotic Battlefield, entangling with the Tanks back and forth, occasionally spitting out bursts of scorching Flame.

However, if they were unfortunately hit by a Cannonball, they would instantly turn into 'Big Roasted Rabbits', emitting wisps of meaty Fragrance...

In the Air.

Fighter Aircraft from either the Demon Slayer World or the Titan World appeared in the azure sky of this Imperial Arms World after passing through the Star Gate.

They coordinated with the Cannon Fire provided by Warships that looked extremely ancient, had no Sails or Masts, yet could fly.

And engaged in duels with Fire Dragon Knights and Large Bird-type Danger Beasts full of magical Characteristics.

It turned out that the World Government's Air Force Headquarters discovered that their traditional Marine Warships, although wooden Ships wrapped in Iron Plating, had a considerable Volume.

Especially the former Marines' Headquarters Warship, its length, width, and height.

Reached an astonishing two hundred meters, fifty meters, and thirty meters respectively.

As long as the Ship Tower's area and Position were Renovated, and the Sails were directly removed, it could completely be used as a runway for Fighter Aircraft.

Therefore, these Flying Warships of the Air Force have basically all been transformed into small 'Aerospace Carriers'.

[Boom!]

Just then, another Monoplane Fighter was torn to pieces by a Rank 2 Danger Beast called 'Black Laing Giant Eagle', using its sharp Falcon talons and claws.

Even the Pilot belonging to the Auxiliary Legion inside was picked out and swallowed, leaving the shattered wreckage to burn fiercely and plummet towards the raging chaotic Battlefield below.

Incidentally, it also blew up over a dozen Soldiers of the Imperial Army nearby. It's unclear whose hands they ultimately died by?

However.

Just as this 'Black Laing Giant Eagle' enjoyed a Dessert and was about to search for its next tasty meal, a flash of Blade Light instantly swept past, Blood erupted from its thick neck, and the entire eagle head was brutally severed amidst its Sorrowful cry.

"Beast!"

It was actually an Air Force Headquarters Colonel wearing a blue Coat, his face covered in frost, who stepped on Moonwalk and ended its life with the Nichirin Blade in his hand, which had already heated up into a 'Crimson Blade'.

"Roar!"

A nearby Fire Dragon, under the Control of the Purgatory Knight on its back, swooped towards this Air Force Headquarters Colonel.

At the same time, it opened its ferocious Gaping Maw, spewing out a scorching Pillar of Fire.

"Kill!"

This unknown Air Force Headquarters Colonel met the attack with a Fearless Roar.

At this moment.

It was already the second day since the Imperial Army side launched a fierce Offensive against the Main Combat Divisions led by Bullet and Onigumo, the Time was 3:26 PM.

That's right.

Douglas Bullet had already arrived at Muur Fortress with his Main Combat Division and taken over Onigumo's Main Combat Division and the more than fifty thousand Auxiliary Legions that arrived successively.

However, he did not immediately make a move.

This was partly because the Opponent's Commander had not yet made a move, and he wanted to observe more, and also to buy Time for the Officers and Soldiers under his command to earn Military Merit.

As a General, he couldn't rely on his Strong Combat Power to single-handedly sweep away most of the enemies every time.

This approach was essentially 'hogging the spoils', easily leading to complaints and even hostility from subordinates, and was a major blow to the Morale of the Whole Army.

Especially now that the 'Twenty-Level Military Merit Peerage System' had begun to be initially implemented, he absolutely couldn't do this.

Therefore, whether it was Bullet, Onigumo, Oven, or the other Vice Admirals, when not necessary, they tacitly chose to abide by the hidden Battlefield Rules of 'King vs King', 'Admiral vs Admiral', and 'Soldier vs Soldier'.

Although doing so would greatly increase their own Casualties, it was a method acceptable to everyone.

But the Situation on the Battlefield was very strange now.

Apart from the Offensive pushed by the Large Army in waves, there were simply no individuals with particularly outstanding Combat Power to be seen, not even the figures of the 'Beastman Squad'.

This left the Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals on Bullet's side with no choice but to stay in the rear, watching the twenty thousand Main Combat Soldiers below display various Martial Arts or Swordsmanship, extremely busy harvesting batch after batch of Military Merit.

How envious!

"I probably understand the Opponent's Commander's thinking. He saw the Gap in High-End Combatants between the two sides and calculated that we would subconsciously abide by the Battlefield Rules.

So he hasn't dispatched their Officers and Trump Card Troops, wanting to wear down our Stamina, Ammunition, and Morale as much as possible by relying on the absolute Advantage in Military Strength."

Bullet rubbed his chin with his rough Palm and sneered.

Onigumo and several other Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals behind him were enlightened upon hearing this analysis.

There was nothing they could do. These people were called Generals, but for so many years, they had only been catching Pirates or forcefully attacking Islands.

Therefore, their Military Acumen was indeed not very high, as they were used to solving all problems directly with force.

But now they were not facing small-scale Combat.

"However, since we've discovered it, this Tactics has lost its meaning, because they've essentially exposed their severe lack of High-End Combatants!"

After speaking, Bullet suddenly turned his head, grinning widely to reveal a terrifying Smile.

"Everyone, next, let them witness the War Style of our World."

"I Order, in thirty minutes, including me, the Whole Army will attack and crush them!"

(End of this chapter)

**Chapter 605: The Admiral Charging Towards Bullet!**

Just as Douglas Bullet said.

Although the mid-to-low level forces on both sides of this War seemed to have their own advantages and disadvantages, and were equally armed.

From the perspective of the Scene, the Imperial Army, with its abundant Military Strength, even appeared more imposing.

However, in terms of High-End Combatant strength, the Gap between the two sides was still quite significant.

If it were only Onigumo's Main Combat Division, one could still say they were evenly matched, with balanced Combat Power.

But when Bullet and his Main Combat Division arrived, this Gap was completely widened.

A single Main Combat Division had three Vice Admirals and four Rear Admirals, so now the World Government side had six Vice Admirals and eight Rear Admirals.

These Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals had also undergone many changes and could no longer be viewed with the 'eyes of the past'.

In terms of Equipment.

They were also wearing 'Kabane Combat Suits' under their Suits, further enhancing their Defense.

The Blades in their hands were either Sharp Sword-level Nichirin Blades or 'Blood Pattern Half-Edged Blades' made primarily from 'Black Gold Bamboo' and then Package with a layer of 'Kabaneri Heart Membrane'.

Even the material of the Coat of Justice had long been replaced with the more resilient 'Demon Slayer Fiber Material', which was sufficient to block ordinary Blades and Bullets.

The pockets on both sides were also filled with various Function Items such as 'Purple Butterfly Emergency Pills', 'Muzan Detoxification Pills', 'Small Emergency Jet Pistols', 'Tengen Exploding Pills', 'Mangrove Bubble Seed', and 'Small Den Den Mushi'.

Among them, the 'Mangrove Bubble Seed' was emergency Items specifically developed by the Biochemical Research Institute for Ability User Officers using the 'Magical Plants' on the Boeing Archipelago.

Its Effect was that it could turn into automatically waterproof Transparent Bubble when a person fell into the Water.

In terms of Strength.

Following Im's Order to disclose all Haki Technique internally within the Military.

Over the past year, the Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals had generally mastered External Haki Emission.

Some had even practiced Internal Haki Destruction.

There were also Life Return application Technique taught by Muzan Kibutsuji.

Not only could these minimize their Physical Ability consumption to the greatest extent, but even if injured, they could prevent Blood loss as much as possible, or adjust their internal organs back to their normal Position, and so on.

As for things like Hair Control, Nail Control, and Muscle Control, these were only considered basic Ability.

In other words.

The World Government's Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals had been upgraded and strengthened in all aspects.

Not to mention that Bullet was clearly a Monster outside the conventional scope.

Such powerful High-End Combatant was already enough to look down upon most Opponent in the Imperial Arms World.

This was also the source of Bullet's confidence in daring to directly issue the Order for the Whole Army to Attack.

Not to mention, Sakazuki was stationed at the rear Base.

This was the true backing.

Although Bullet had no intention of relying on the other party.

At this moment, his mind was filled with the thought of the complete Conquest of this Imperial Arms World with his own Strength and command.

And then, in one fell swoop, achieve Promotion to the Admiral Position, on equal footing with Sakazuki!

[Roar——————]

Thirty minutes of Time passed in the blink of an eye. When the pointer on the stopwatch crossed the corresponding number.

The vast Military Camp on the side of Muur Fortress immediately erupted.

What was most eye-catching among them were not the Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals who turned into Afterimage and flew at low altitude towards the enemy's rear.

Instead, it was the Giant Unit, whose average Height was twenty meters, wielding different types of giant Weapon, and wearing Black Armor with horns and Coat of Justice.

Their number was roughly around two hundred and fifty, just equivalent to a Main Combat Company.

"Let the people of this World witness the Strength of the Elbaf Warrior!"

Colonel Kani, serving as the Company Commander, let out a Roar and was the first to stride forward with his heavy legs, charging into the Zone where the Combat was most intense and fierce.

"Kill!!!"

His rough Giant Axe split a Rossikansa Giant Crab in half with a casual strike.

Then, with a leap, he performed a Decapitation on a Big Rabbit that was attempting to breathe Flame in the air on the spot.

At the same time.

The more than two hundred and fifty Giant Warrior behind him also charged through in the midst of earth-shattering Roar.

Wherever they went, even without using the giant Weapon in their hands, merely crashing into or stepping on people would turn them into Flesh and Blood splattering everywhere.

Not long after.

The Imperial Army side could no longer hold back and dispatched their Beastman Squad, whose Target was precisely the rampaging Giant Unit.

[Bang bang bang bang...]

Soon, Beastman Warrior, each more or less possessing the characteristics and Ability of various Danger Beast, began to collide fiercely and fight intertwined with the World Government's Giant Unit.

Their participation added a few more Elements of fantasy and Myth to the already peculiar and intense Battlefield, which was already filled with Flame Rabbit, Giant Crab, Airship, Fighter Aircraft, Fire Dragon, and Giant Eagle.

At the same time.

The Mink Tribe Unit, covered in Electric Serpent and possessing extreme Agility, also poured out.

They were like streaks of rapidly flashing Lightning, dodging Bullet Shooting while electrocuting the Imperial Army Soldiers along the way, causing more Scream and Sorrow.

Nearby were Female Warrior from Amazon Lily, constantly using their Haki-infused longbow and iron arrows, accurately Shooting down one Target after another they had locked onto, including the Fire Dragon in the air.

On the other side.

A group of Kabaneri Warrior, whose Heart emitted Blue Light, whose Body Surface were covered in a layer of Black Armor, and whose arms were either Black Blade or Black Spike.

At the start, they spewed out purple-blue 'Fear Energy Bullet' towards the Imperial Army, which surged forward like a Tsunami wave after wave, carving out Scar after Scar, hundreds of meters long, on the vast Battlefield Plain.

On such a Bloodbath filled with Killing Intent, flying Cannonball, and Explosion everywhere, resembling a constantly devouring Flesh and Blood and Life.

Whether it was important characters from one World like Sanemi Shinazugawa and Kyojuro Rengoku.

Or Demi-Human Race like the Giant Tribe, Mink Tribe, Snake-Neck Tribe, Longarm Tribe, and Longleg Tribe.

They were actually just a drop in the ocean.

Their figures couldn't be seen at all, and it wasn't even known if they were dead or alive...

"How could this happen?"

Such a sudden drastic change in the Combat situation also stunned the Imperial Army side.

Led by Admiral Bulat, the Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals like Leone, Bonny, and Ran.

Although their Offensive was still pushing forward continuously.

But anyone with a discerning eye could see that they were being pushed back.

At the same time, they naturally also noticed.

The dozen or so Black Figures/Silhouettes charging towards them at low altitude with imposing Aura.

Along the way, whether it was Flame Rabbit, Beastman Warrior, Imperial Fist Temple Disciple, or even Fire Dragon Knight swooping down from High Altitude, none could withstand even a single move in front of them.

Even if they faced Obstruction by Bullet Rain, bombardment by Cannon Fire, or even Attack by Rocket, they were at most delayed for a few seconds of Time.

Not long after.

They could be seen charging out from the rolling Thick Smoke completely unharmed, once again stirring up Bloody Storm and plowing out Bloody paths paved with Corpse.

"Damn it!"

Blande could no longer maintain his previous bold Smile. Instead, his eyes turned red, and his fists clenched, grinding audibly, because he knew his plan had been seen through by the Opponent.

What was hateful was that in the past few days, only Leone had initially achieved Awakening of Armament Haki.

As for the other Officers, it was truly hard to describe.

"There's no other way. It seems we must fight them. Seryu, you stay here and seize the Timing to launch the 'Five Paths Revolving Furnace' at the Target you deem to have the most Value. Whether we can turn the tide in one fell swoop depends on you!"

Blande made a decisive decision and directly activated his Imperial Arms, 'Demon Armor Transformation', covering his entire Body in a set of white Armor, while tightly gripping the Spear in his hand named 'Red-backed Shrike'.

"Everyone, try to focus on Coating!"

"Whole Army, Attack!"

The Empire's Army General roared, his entire Body erupting with a formidable Killing Intent and Aura.

He charged straight out like a white Meteor.

His Target was surprisingly Douglas Bullet, who was walking leisurely on the Battlefield in the distance, as if strolling through a garden.

Although Blande had not achieved Awakening of Observation Haki, he did have the Ability to Sense Aura.

He could clearly perceive the terrifying Aura on Bullet, which was like an abyss or a sea.

Moreover, he had seen Bullet's portrait in the Imperial Capital before.

Despite knowing that the Opponent's Strength was extremely terrifying.

But still charged towards him without hesitation, issuing Challenges!

Because he was The Empire's Army General!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 606: My Seven-Tenths Punching Power!

"Oh?"

The moment Blande's gaze, filled with Killing Intent, targeted him, Bullet had already sensed it. His cold eyes glanced towards the rapidly approaching white figure.

"Interesting. Instead of going for Onigumo, you came to me?"

Bullet was surprised at first, then he grinned widely, revealing a terrifying Smile. A cruel look gradually surfaced in his eyes.

"Since that's the case, I'll prepare an arena befitting your Identity as an Army General of The Empire."

[Bang!]

Bullet stomped his right foot forward forcefully. As the Ground cracked, an Aura like a Tsunami erupted from his body, which was as tall as a two-story building.

[Roar——————]

The violent and ruthless surging Aura swept up the surrounding Air, turning it into a Gale Air Current that wildly rushed in all directions, dyeing the entire Heaven and Earth with a layer of faint dark Blue Light.

At this moment.

The Earth was Tremoring. The Warriors from both sides who were fighting nearby were instantly blown into the Air by the powerful Energy/Force.

Even those a little further away.

The Soldiers from The Empire's side, Flame Rabbits, Giant Crabs, and even the Fire Dragons and Giant Eagles affected in the Air, instantly rolled their Byakugan and fainted in layers.

Not only that.

Even the Howitzer Shells flying in with piercing shrieks, the moment they Plight the Blue Light Aura, were like Plighting a hard Qi Wall and exploded in mid-air one after another.

In the blink of an eye, centered around Douglas Bullet.

Within a one-kilometer Diameter, only the World Government side and a few Strengthful Imperial Generals and Beastman Warriors remained standing, covered in cold sweat.

Around them lay the Opponents they had just been fighting.

In this short Time of less than a minute, nearly 100,000 Imperial Large Army and Danger Beasts lost their Combat Ability. The entire Battlefield was forcibly cleared of a Zone.

It even caused the Combat further away to subconsciously slow down.

At this moment.

People from both sides were deeply shocked by the Conqueror's Haki displayed by Bullet. The key was that he could actually make his Aura distinguish between friend and foe!

This seemingly insignificant detail was what best demonstrated Bullet's level of control over Conqueror's Haki.

Unfortunately.

No one present could notice this point, because even Onigumo didn't have Conqueror's Haki.

"Hoo—hoo—hoo—"

Blande's face inside the 'Demon Armor Transformation' Armor was filled with astonishment.

He was gasping for breath, forcing himself to endure the dizzying discomfort in his Brain, and struggled to hold the Spear in his hand to maintain his Combat Posture.

"What kind of Ability is this?"

"It feels just like a heavy hammer hitting my head through the Armor. Ah, could this be the Conqueror's Haki mentioned in the Intelligence!"

Vaguely, Blande felt that his guess was correct.

He had no doubt now that if it weren't for the 'Demon Armor Transformation' on his body and the protection of Armament Haki, even if he hadn't fainted, he would probably be half-kneeling on the Ground by now.

Then there would be no talk of subsequent Combat!

"Yo, you can still stand? Not bad, not bad. You, an Army General of The Empire, can be considered a figure~~"

Bullet walked a few steps forward with interest, sizing up the White Armor on Blande, and smiled: "Or rather, are you relying entirely on this Armor? It should be an Imperial Arms, right?"

"I can give you some Time to introduce yourself and your Equipment. Consider it your last words."

Blande, however, didn't appreciate it at all and responded with a cold laugh from behind his Helmet.

"Thank you very much for that, but I'm not foolish enough to actively expose my Intelligence to my Opponent. However, I can let you tell me your Name and Identity!"

"Intelligence?"

"Hahahahahahaha..."

When Bullet heard this, he burst into laughter, wild laughter, roaring laughter, as if his funny bone had been tickled. Despite this, Blande on the opposite side didn't dare to launch an attack first.

The Conqueror's Haki from just now still left him with lingering fear.

Suddenly.

Bullet stopped laughing and said with a face full of disdain: "What kind of bullshit Intelligence? You, Blande, Imperial Army Headquarters Admiral."

"The Armor on your body should be the Armor-type Imperial Arms called 'Demon Armor Transformation'. Its basic Abilities, besides the Armor's Defense function, include automatic equipping, Physical Ability amplification, transparent Invisibility, Aura concealment, and it comes with that Spear called 'Red Back Shrike'."

"Its Profound Secret Technique is continuous evolution and adaptation to various Environments. Is there anything wrong with what I said?"

Blande's Expression became increasingly shocked as Bullet spoke, gradually turning livid, because he found that he didn't even know the Profound Secret Technique the other party mentioned at the end!

This was somewhat embarrassing to admit.

He had used 'Demon Armor Transformation' for so long and had always considered the Abilities of transparent Invisibility and Aura concealment as its Profound Secret Technique.

But now Bullet's words clearly indicated that he didn't even Understand the Secret Technique of his own Imperial Arms.

"How can this be? 'Demon Armor Transformation' clearly recognized me, so why haven't I mastered all of its Strength?"

Blande's mood was incredibly heavy and complex.

"Hey, you're spacing out~"

Just as his Consciousness subconsciously drifted for a second, Bullet disregarded the so-called Martial Ethics, instantly appeared before Blande, and swung his Arm, which was as thick as an ordinary person's waist, smashing it over.

"Not good!"

Although Blande relied on the instinct from years of Conquest, he barely managed to block the Cannonball-sized fist with the 'Red Back Shrike' in his hand at the critical moment.

But an unimaginably powerful and vast Fist Force, like an invisible Tsunami Wave, surged from the spear shaft throughout his entire body.

[Roar!!]

As a circle of exploding, surging White Mist Qi suddenly burst open, Blande, clad in Armor, was sent flying back like a Lightning White Light, triggering several deafening Sonic Boom phenomena along the way.

It wasn't that Blande didn't try to stop himself, but during this process, he only felt that the surrounding Air had solidified into invisible mountains under the Heavy Pressure, making it impossible to move.

[Bang——————]

He didn't know how far he flew, but in any case, he finally landed on the Ground. However, the moment his back contacted the Ground, it produced an even more violent Force and a thunderous Roar.

Visible Gale Air Currents spread out in layers. Wherever they reached, the originally hard Ground turned into earth waves like Sea Waves, appearing incredibly soft...

Not until a deep pit exceeding a hundred meters in Diameter appeared on the Battlefield did Blande's extremely battered figure become visible, lying horizontally within it.

Looking out of the pit.

One could see a broken deep trench, four to five hundred meters long, plowed between Bullet and the large pit. That was the trajectory Blande had taken while moving through the air!

"Ergh ah————"

Blande tightly clutched the abdomen of his Armor, which was covered in cracks but slowly recovering. He let out an uncontrollable Scream of Severe Pain, feeling a pain he had never imagined.

As for the 'Red Back Shrike' he clutched tightly in his hand, it had already broken into two pieces...

"Taking seven-tenths of my Punching Power and still surviving to Scream, it seems the quality of Imperial Arms in your World is indeed quite good."

Bullet appeared at the Edge of the round pit at some point, looking down at Blande below with a calm Gaze, and simultaneously asked in a cold tone.

"But can you tell me first, why can you use Armament Haki?"

Immediately after, his Gaze suddenly flickered towards the Distance, towards Leone, who was dressed like a 'Cat Girl'.

"And that Woman!"

Chapter 607: Lion King + Crushing King!

What terrifying Strength!

Is this really Strength that a Human can possess?

It's simply like a legendary Super Danger Beast, only the opponent looks like a Human.

"Hiss----"

Blande took a deep breath, enduring the pain in his abdomen, and stood up from the pit with some difficulty. The Expression under his Faceplate was completely pale, and sweat beaded on his forehead.

Hearing Bullet's question, he worried that the other party would go trouble Leone, so he responded with a cold Smile: "No matter what you want to know, you must defeat me first. Let me remind you, our Combat... has just begun!"

As soon as his voice fell, without waiting for the former to speak.

Blande immediately activated the formidable Strength in all his Muscle, using the broken half of the Gun barrel in his hand to unleash an astonishing Vacuum Slash.

"Oh?"

"Not only Armament Haki, but also Flying Slash Attack?"

Considering the Physical Skill previously displayed by the Imperial Faction, Bullet could be considered an old Admiral who had been on Conquest in three Worlds. This was truly the first Time he had encountered an Other World so similar to the Sea Star Power System.

"However, it's still too weak!"

Bullet grinned and laughed, casually swatting away the incoming brilliant Blade Light with a Palm.

The next second.

Before the Roar could dissipate, he displayed an Agility/Dexterity that was quite inconsistent with his massive Body Size, comparable to a two-story building. In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Blande again.

[Roar!]

But when his Palm, wrapped in surging Air Current, slammed onto the latter's Body, it only dispersed a lifelike Phantom Image.

"Hmm?"

Clearly, Blande was prepared this Time. At the critical moment, he tried his best to dodge the attack, leaving an Afterimage in place.

This kind of Afterimage produced through High-Speed Movement.

It could be said to be the Technique most favored by the Experts of this World.

In the 'Canon', Esdeath was killed by Akame's Afterimage, but given Esdeath's repeated demonstrations of Ability in Sense Aura, we have reason to suspect that Akame at that Time most likely used Meilard's Conceal Aura to successfully deceive Esdeath.

After all, Meilard could be considered Akame's Master, having personally taught the latter for a period of Time.

Looking at it this way.

Esdeath was also somewhat tricked to her death by Meilard...

Returning to the Blande Afterimage that deceived Bullet before him, normally it shouldn't have been effective against Bullet. Although compared to Observation Haki, Bullet was more proficient in Armament Haki, Observation Haki is still Observation Haki, and its basic function remains.

So why?

"Phew---- It seems the 'Demon Armor Transformation' Ability is effective against this Monster. I've finally found an Advantage..." Seeing Bullet's Reaction, Blande, hidden nearby, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He was truly worried that Bullet would immediately lock onto him.

It turned out.

The moment Blande created the Afterimage, he activated the Transparent Invisibility Ability of 'Demon Armor Transformation'. This Ability also came with a passive Effect of Hide Presence.

He used to think this move was the Profound Secret Technique of 'Demon Armor Transformation'.

Because it was indeed very useful, having used it to deal with many Alchemists before.

"But what is the 'Continuous Evolution' the other party mentioned? How can this Ability be activated?"

Just as Blande was Infiltrating,

Bullet, who had scanned the surroundings back and forth, was also somewhat speechless, because he truly couldn't find the former's Position now.

'Invisibility' combined with 'Observation Kill' indeed had some substance.

However.

Bullet had already thought of a countermeasure in these short few seconds.

[Bang!]

He saw his Right Foot instantly crack the Ground, and his entire Body, like a terrifying Brute Beast, charged towards Leone in the Distance amidst the Roar of Sonic Boom.

As soon as he made this violent move.

The surrounding Air also began to boil and surge, quickly transforming into a Gale that swept outwards.

"The Army General of The Empire, you can be Invisible, but can that Woman too?"

"Hahahaha!"

Bullet's unrestrained wild laughter, along with the surging Wind and waves, poured into the ears of everyone on the nearby Battlefield.

"Not good!"

Blande's Expression changed drastically, while Leone, as the Target, snorted coldly upon seeing this. The pair of golden vertical pupils in her eyes became exceptionally sharp.

"Are you really treating this old lady like a sick Cat?"

She saw her entire Body, like an enraged Lioness, transform into a black and gold Afterimage, pouncing towards Bullet.

Yet, she didn't notice that the Rear Admiral she had been fighting for a while had no intention of stopping her at all, but instead showed a playful Smile.

Leone's Imperial Arms was the belt-type 'Hundred Beast King Transformation [Lion King]'.

Its basic Ability was Beastification towards a Lion-Human direction, significantly enhancing Physical Ability in all aspects, especially making her Sense of Smell extremely prominent.

In this 'Beastification' Form, her hands would turn into golden-maned Lion Claws, a pair of golden Lion ears would grow on her head, and a golden Lion tail would appear behind her.

This Ability was too familiar to Sea Star People. Wasn't it just the Animal System Lion-Lion Fruit?

And it was a flawed version without a 'Beast Form'.

However, there was also a Legend that this 'Hundred Beast King Transformation', like 'Demon Armor Transformation', also had the Hidden Danger of eroding the Imperial Arms User's Body, gradually turning them into a true Super Danger Beast, the 'Lion King'!

In addition.

Leone's Right Hand was also covered with a layer of silver-gray Steel Armor Gauntlets.

This was her Ministerial Arms, 'Crushing King'. Its Effect was that upon activation, this Arm would possess astonishing Monstrous Strength and powerful offensive capability.

However, because it was a Ministerial Arms, it also had significant Side Effect. If the user's Physique and Physical Ability were not up to standard, it was very likely to severely injure their own Arm.

In an instant.

Because both sides' Speed was incredibly fast, the short Distance of several hundred meters was covered in less than a few seconds as they charged towards each other, colliding head-on.

Only at this moment did the Sonic Boom behind them catch up...

"Be torn apart by the Claws and Fangs of the Lion King, Small Fry!!!"

The 'Beastman' Leone, in a Roar, wrapped all the Armament Haki she had just mastered around her golden-maned Lion Fist.

This caused the Power of her Boxing, which was already terrifying enough to form a conical Energy Shield in the surrounding Air along the way, to be further enhanced and amplified.

"Hahahahaha!"

"Come on!"

Bullet laughed repeatedly. Simply put, he didn't even use Techniques like 'Hardening', 'Coating', or 'Internal Destruction'. He similarly just wrapped a layer of invisible Haki around his Fist.

[Duang——————]

A massive Fist wearing a white glove, like a spherical Cannonball, collided with a Fist wearing silver Steel Armor Gauntlets but slightly smaller, each wrapped in a visible Energy Shield.

[Roar!]

Violent and terrifying Energy/Force overflowed in all directions. The Ground of the Battlefield, centered around the two of them, cracked layer by layer. The surrounding Air was like boiling Hot Water, forming visible turbulent Water patterns.

[Crack... Crack]

After just a few seconds of confrontation, first 'Crushing King' on Leone's hand showed cracks, then exploded into a large amount of fragments that shot out.

"So Strong!"

Suddenly, under Leone's violently trembling eyes, her Right Arm, with a boom, actually exploded into a Blood Mist. Her entire Body could no longer hold on, and she was sent flying backward, spitting out a long stream of blood.

"Die!!"

At the same Time, Blande, clad in White Armor, appeared out of thin Air behind Bullet, thrusting the broken red Gun in his hand, wrapped in Haki, with all his might towards Bullet's left temple.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 608: Empire General, Death!

[Clang!]

"H-How could this be..."

Blande, inside his Armor, was utterly astonished by the scene unfolding before him.

His crimson Spearhead, which he had thrust forward with all his Strength, was actually blocked by a layer of black on the surface of the opponent's temple.

Apart from the clash of metal, it was impossible to advance even an inch further.

"What is this thing?!"

Bullet, who was being attacked, paid no attention to Blande behind him.

Instead, he raised his right fist to examine it closely, muttering to himself thoughtfully.

"There's no mistake. Although it wasn't very obvious, that Woman's Fist Force just now did indeed penetrate my Haki and Epidermis..."

This discovery reminded Bullet of the Armament Haki Internal Destruction Technique.

So, did this Ability come from the opponent herself, or was it another special Ability of an Imperial Arms?

He suddenly regretted hitting her too hard just now.

If he had known, he would have held back some Force and tried to keep her alive.

Moreover, he rather admired Leone, a golden-haired Woman with decent Strength and a very explosive Personality.

"But with her Injuries, she should... Hmm?"

But when Bullet's Gaze fell upon Leone in the Distance again, he was surprised to find that his Opponent's right arm had recovered as before.

Only a silver-gray Gauntlet was missing.

Looking at her quickly reddening Expression and the action of slowly getting up.

Clearly, her internal injuries had also almost fully recovered.

"It's somewhat like the Awakening of a Zoan User, but they don't have the Ability to regenerate severed limbs. Perhaps it's a certain Physical Skill similar to Life Return?"

Bullet speculated inwardly.

This Life Return, which allows for Limb Regeneration, had been personally verified by Garp about half a year ago.

Following closely, Zephyr, who also possessed extremely high attainment in Martial Arts, became the second Sea Star Person to master this Ability, and he, Bullet, was the third.

That's why he subconsciously thought Leone had also regenerated her right arm through this method.

But what Bullet didn't know was that although Leone's Martial Arts level could control things like Fingernails, hair, and Blood Vessels, it was far from the realm he imagined.

Instead, she had utilized the Profound Secret Technique 'Lion Never Dies' of the Imperial Arms 'Lion King'.

Its Effect is to greatly enhance the Imperial Arms User's Body Self-Healing Ability after activation.

Whether the eyes are poked out, the Limbs are severed, or the Internal Organs suffer heavy damage, as long as the Human still has a breath, they can quickly recover in a short period of Time.

Furthermore, even if the Imperial Arms User loses Consciousness due to heavy injuries, it will automatically activate and save its Master.

How should one put it?

You have to admit, this Imperial Arms is indeed a good thing.

Especially for Martial Arts type Powerhouses, it's like gaining an extra Life...

At the same time.

Blande's Reaction was also very quick. Although he was extremely shocked, he still retreated backwards immediately, preparing to hide again and then find a way to take Leone and leave.

He had completely realized that he simply couldn't defeat Bullet!

However, Bullet didn't give Blande this opportunity. Even though 'Demon Armor Transformation' had become transparent, he still quickly turned around and swung his wide Palm towards the empty Direction.

[Roar!]

The extreme Brute Strength turned the entire Air into a surging Gale, sweeping the Invisible Blande into it, causing him to involuntarily fall heavily onto the Ground a hundred meters away.

Bullet keenly noticed the sunken trace that appeared out of nowhere in that spot, then instantly vanished from the spot and appeared above Blande.

The next second.

With a bang, Bullet heavily stepped on Blande, who was still in an Invisible state.

"Ahhh..."

With a forceful push downwards, Blande, who was in unbearable pain, had no choice but to Scream miserably while revealing his Main Body. At the same time, he tightly gripped the large foot on his Body with both hands, desperately trying to push it away.

However, with his Strength, he clearly couldn't do it.

"As expected, although you can be Invisible and Hide your Aura, your Main Body is still there. Your biggest mistake was getting so close to me~~"

Bullet sneered, looking at the wildly struggling Blande under his foot.

"Bastard, let go of the General!!"

Just at this moment, Leone, who had completely recovered, charged up again.

However, the Power of her Boxing this time, without the Monstrous Strength boost from 'Crushing King', seemed significantly weaker than before.

[Bang!]

Bullet just casually raised his Right Hand and blocked it, then forcefully used his five fingers to tightly grip this lion's fist covered in golden fur. This caused Leone's Expression to change drastically.

Because she discovered that she simply couldn't pull her fist back.

"Hahahaha, so that's how it is. That Ability of yours that allows Fist Force to penetrate originated from the previous Gauntlet, huh? The things in your World are truly more interesting than the last!"

Bullet burst into laughter, looking at Leone in front of him. "But you, Woman, are really something. Be my Woman, and I will make you ten times Stronger than you are now!"

"Ahhh, Dream on!"

Leone was absolutely furious. She didn't expect to actually be teased by the Opponent, and what was most infuriating was that she couldn't break free from the Opponent's hand and then land a Heavy Punch on the Opponent.

But what she didn't know was that Bullet genuinely took a liking to her. It was also the first Time he had said such words to a Woman.

But thinking about it, Bullet's current Age is twenty-four, so it doesn't seem strange at all. He's not someone without desires or homosexual...

The situation on the Battlefield now is very interesting.

Although that wave of Conqueror's Haki earlier Intimidated many people for a period of Time, after they Reacted, they started the frenzied Massacre again.

It's just that both sides were consciously avoiding within a five-hundred-meter radius of where Bullet was.

So here, besides the three of them, there were only tens of thousands of Imperial Soldiers who had fainted, densely lying on the Ground, as well as various other Danger Beasts like Giant Crabs, Giant Eagles, Flame Rabbits, and Fire Dragons.

But speaking of Massacre, actually, after Onigumo and the other Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals joined the battle, it looked more like a one-sided Massacre.

The Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals from The Empire side, who had no choice but to come out and fight, had already suffered heavy Casualties in this short period of less than ten minutes.

There was nothing they could do. Who made their Talent insufficient and didn't have the Ability/Skill like Leone to successfully master Haki?

Of course.

In fact, even if they had mastered Haki, they still wouldn't be Onigumo and their Opponents, unless they had sufficiently powerful Imperial Arms paired with suitable Ministerial Arms. Perhaps then they could be like Leone and Resist the Rear Admirals from the World Government side.

"Ah..."

Just as Bullet and Leone were 'chatting', Blande, who had been continuously stepped on by the former, gradually discovered that Breathing wasn't as difficult as before.

His Imperial Arms 'Demon Armor Transformation' had self-evolved in order to adapt to Bullet's foot pressure!

But Blande still couldn't get free.

In desperation, he had no choice but to remove his Helmet, and then control his hair to turn into strands of black sharp Long Spike, attacking towards Bullet's Face.

This was the only attempt he could make now.

"Hmph!"

"You even specifically reminded me to send you on your way?"

Killing Intent burst forth in Bullet's eyes, and the Force on his foot suddenly erupted several times over, directly crushing Blande's Chest under his Armor.

"Ugh ahhhhh!"

Blande let out a mournful Scream. Those 'Black Spike' that were already within less than three centimeters of Bullet's Face also instantly softened, turned back into ordinary hair, and drooped down.

Judging from the fact that the Armor's surface didn't suffer any damage, Bullet, in order to preserve the Imperial Arms 'Demon Armor Transformation', specifically used the genuine 'Armament Internal Destruction' Technique.

"General!!!"

Leone watched in disbelief as Blande's Gaze gradually dispersed.

[Crackle——————]

Just at this instant, a golden yellow Lightning bolt streaked across the Sky, heavily striking Bullet's massive Body.