One Piece : Prince of Charlotte Family

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"Who are you?"

Inside Freezing Hell

Shiryu stared intently at the figure approaching him, his pupils narrowing sharply.

The man's strikingly handsome face carried a cold, almost unapproachable aura. His long silver hair swayed gently in the wind, and his flawless physique, emphasized by an ornate robe, made it impossible not to feel envious.

There was an air of superiority about him, and his piercing gaze was so intense that it made it hard to meet his eyes.

At first glance, Shiryu of the Rain felt his hair stand on end.

Sensing the overwhelming presence of the stranger, Shiryu became alert, ready for battle.

This man is dangerous.

"Well, this is unexpected. Impel Down, the most secure prison in the world for centuries, has been breached so quietly!"

Standing with his blade in hand, Shiryu raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Even though the sudden appearance of this intruder put him on edge, he remained calm. Shiryu had immense confidence in his own abilities, but he was also cautious.

He knew who the man was.

This was someone who had made waves recently—a rookie pirate who had gained a bounty of 550 million berries in just a few months.

"The Trembling Noble" Charlotte Wilhelm.

It was said that Wilhelm was a natural-born monster of the Charlotte Family, possessing overwhelming strength. Even Vice Admiral Akainu—one of the Marine's most powerful figures and a candidate for Admiral—had once fought him, suffering severe losses and returning empty-handed.

Walking slowly through the snow and ice, Wilhelm's ornate robe, decorated with hexagonal plum blossom patterns, fluttered in the freezing wind.

"If you're bored, how about I keep you company?" Wilhelm said calmly, his tone sharp and unbothered.

"Oh?"

Shiryu grinned, his expression turning feral.

He let out a bloodthirsty smile, his eyes gleaming with fighting spirit.

"That's exactly what I was hoping for!"

Without hesitation, Shiryu stomped the ground.

"Shave!"

In an instant, he vanished, appearing right in front of Wilhelm.

With his trusted blade, the famous sword Thunderstorm, now coated in powerful Armament Haki, he swung mercilessly.

Clang!

Sparks flew as Wilhelm swiftly unsheathed his Shichiseiken, effortlessly blocking Shiryu's attack.

"You're the great Warden of Impel Down, yet this dark, suffocating prison doesn't seem to suit you," Wilhelm remarked, his tone calm and sharp.

His golden eyes gleamed, as if piercing through Shiryu's very soul.

"All you can do here is slaughter a few prisoners to vent your frustrations. What a waste of talent for someone like you!"

Clang!

Clang!

Their blades clashed repeatedly in the blink of an eye.

Shiryu swung Thunderstorm furiously, launching a relentless barrage of powerful strikes at Wilhelm. His attacks were swift, precise, and filled with murderous intent, making it hard to keep up.

But Wilhelm met each strike with ease, parrying every attack without breaking a sweat.

Even without using the power of his Paramecia Transfer-Transfer Fruit, Wilhelm seemed completely in control.

Keng!

With another clash of blades, sparks erupted in the air.

"Hoo-hoo-hoo…"

The dark blade of Thunderstorm narrowly collided with the glowing edge of the Shichiseiken, creating a violent shockwave.

The force of their battle sent powerful gusts of wind tearing through the icy surroundings, causing snow and ice to scatter wildly.

The scene was nothing short of devastating.

"Kaka."

The grinding sound of sharp blades was harsh, making it almost painful to listen to.

Two imposing figures stood face to face, their auras clashing fiercely.

Shiryu's right arm, holding the famous sword Thunderstorm, trembled slightly. His hand tingled from the immense force of the clash. The unbelievable strength of his opponent, who was far younger than him, left Shiryu secretly shocked.

But he wasn't about to back down. The veins in his arm bulged as he tightened his grip and increased his strength.

Looking at the incredibly young Wilhelm in front of him, Shiryu sneered:

"You're just a rookie pirate who's barely set sail. And you think you can recruit me—the chief warden of Impel Down?"

"Why not?" Wilhelm replied calmly.

Though not yet an adult, Wilhelm's towering two-meter frame made him seem even more intimidating. Looking up at the taller Shiryu, Wilhelm's golden eyes carried a look of superiority, as if he were looking down on him.

"There are some people who, no matter how hard they try, will never surpass the immovable, unreachable mountain standing before them."

Wilhelm's voice grew sharper.

"Submitting to someone stronger and riding the wave of this era is your only chance to glimpse the view from the top."

The atmosphere grew tense.

Wilhelm's eyes narrowed, and his demeanor shifted. It was clear he was getting serious.

Without using his Paramecia Transfer-Transfer Fruit, Wilhelm moved with terrifying speed. His body turned into a whirlwind, his attacks as fast as lightning.

"Shiryu of the Rain, surrender to me. It's your only way out!"

Whoosh!

He moved so fast that even Shiryu's sharp eyes could barely follow.

Shiryu's pupils narrowed as his body tensed. The sheer speed and intensity of Wilhelm's attacks forced him to respond with everything he had.

"Clang!"

The clash of blades echoed loudly. In just a moment, they had already exchanged dozens of strikes.

Keng!

Thanks to his Observation Haki, Shiryu managed to predict Wilhelm's next move, barely blocking his attack.

But he was clearly struggling. He had no chance to counterattack—he could only defend.

Before Shiryu could catch his breath, Wilhelm was already above him. Moving fluidly through the air, Wilhelm raised his Shichiseiken, his right arm gathering immense strength.

The blade, coated in Armament Haki, gleamed with a dark green hue and radiated an eerie aura.

Wilhelm brought it crashing down with the weight of a mountain, his movements as smooth as flowing water yet devastating in power.

Clang!!

Sparks exploded as Shiryu blocked the blow, but the force was overwhelming. His right arm went numb, and the grip on Thunderstorm loosened as his hand began to tear.

The blade nearly slipped from his grasp.

Shiryu's face turned grim. He felt a pang of fear.

Without hesitation, he used Shave, stomping the ground to retreat swiftly.

Once at a distance, Shiryu tensed the muscles in his right arm, focusing all his strength.

Whoosh!

With a powerful swing, he unleashed a blazing light green slash. It tore through the air, heading straight for Wilhelm.

Wilhelm, however, remained unfazed.

Without hesitation, he swung his Shichiseiken, creating an arc of energy to counter the incoming slash.

Boom!

The two powerful slashes collided mid-air.

The impact sent violent shockwaves rippling outward. Ice, snow, and debris were blasted into the air, scattering in every direction.

The sheer force of the clash made it hard to keep your eyes open.