On the other side.
As the distance closed,
"I'm not gone yet. I'm still on the deserted island," said Tengen.
Sakazuki lowered the spyglass, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, and asked:
"With his current power, why would he stay in the West Blue and become a bounty hunter?"
"Could he be waiting for me?"
Hibari lifted her head proudly and replied:
"He promised me he would wait for me in the West Blue."
"Hmph! I think he lacks ambition," Sakazuki grumbled with a smirk, adding irritably:
"In any case, your father will prove that the guy you chose, even if he has strength, is ultimately useless."
In reality,
Sakazuki didn't reveal everything.
The "cabbage" he had nurtured for twenty years had been quietly consumed by a wild boar.
He had to take out his resentment on Tengen to deal with the fury he felt for his daughter.
"..."
Hearing this,
Hibari gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, and silently made a decision in her heart.
Later,
if her father dared to be too harsh,
she would make him understand what it means to be a loving father and an obedient daughter.
In any case,
the month spent on the deserted island
immersed her body and soul. She was certain that Tengen was dead, and no one could help him.
"Heh-heh…" Sakazuki smirked disdainfully and said nothing more.
A foolish daughter?
As a father, today he would show her the truth.
The fist is the final word.
In the face of absolute power,
love?
It's just a beautiful lie
that shatters with the slightest touch…
Soon,
as the warship continued to approach the island,
Tengen's figure gradually came into view of Sakazuki and Hibari.
"He is indeed handsome…"
Looking at Tengen standing on the edge of the island at a close distance, Sakazuki showed no outward emotions, but internally he couldn't help but be surprised.
No wonder his daughter got into trouble.
Tengen's appearance was likely the main factor.
"Wow... wow!!" exclaimed Hibari.
"He... seems to have become even more handsome and elegant."
"As expected from the person I chose, he... he really is waiting for me here."
"..."
While Sakazuki carefully observed Tengen, Hibari looked at the familiar figure in the distance. It seemed she was deep in thought. Her cheeks slightly flushed, and her eyes sparkled with countless stars. It was clear she was already in love.
"Ah..."
"This guy..."
Hearing Hibari's involuntary exclamation, the corners of Sakazuki's lips twitched several times, and an expression of irritation appeared on his face.
His daughter? It seemed he had indeed spoiled her too much. How could she be so infatuated and obsessed with men? More importantly, as one of the three admirals of Marines, Sakazuki was renowned across the seas. Tengen stood on the island, showing no reaction at all. This... caused Sakazuki to feel uneasy.
He couldn't believe that Tengen, being a bounty hunter, wouldn't know him. If nothing else, he should have seen the newspapers about the War at the Summit, where Sakazuki's photo was on the front page. And what in the end? No reaction. No expected expressions of fear, awe, or shock.
"You're not afraid, are you?" Sakazuki frowned as a thought occurred to him.
", your ship is there, it's safe!"
However, at that very moment, a voice came from the island.
Instantly,
Sakazuki's frowning face froze, and confusion flickered in his eyes.
Damn it!
What did Tengen say?
Is it safe for the ship to be there?
This... complete disregard for the power of a Admiral?
Was it a joke,
Sakazuki's ship was safe even in the New World.
"Well then, does he think the rice is already cooked?
As a father, there's nothing he can do?
He hasn't even acknowledged Tengen as his son-in-law!"
Boom!
In the next moment,
Sakazuki, already furious, immediately exploded with anger. Without hesitation, he kicked off and leapt straight into the air.
There's nothing to say.
Too audacious.
It needs to be restrained.
Sakazuki wants to show Tengen, who knows nothing of the heights of the sky or the depths of the earth, what the wrath of a Marine Watch admiral is like.
"Great Eruption!"
Accompanied by a cold voice,
A horrifying, all-consuming heat burst from Sakazuki's body.
Immediately after... the right side of his body turned into swirling magma, and his hand became a massive fist of lava. Then, mimicking a volcanic eruption, he suddenly unleashed the gigantic magma fist onto the island.
Boom!
As one of the three admirals
Sakazuki was formidable when inactive, but when he took action, it was impressive.
The swirling magma carried with it an almost suffocating heat and instantly engulfed the entire maritime area, turning the sky red.
Perhaps thanks to his precise control over his power, the small ship where Hibari was did not suffer any damage. To be more precise, there was only a slight increase in air temperature.
"Dad, wait, are you serious?" Hibari, watching Sakazuki's futile attempts, froze for a moment and then, seized by panic, shouted, trying to stop him.
Perhaps over the past six months, Tengen had become stronger due to training, but... she didn't believe that Tengen, who had just begun to gain fame in West Blue, could withstand the trial set by her father.
"Hibari, I don't need you interfering. Just stay on the deck," echoed the cold voice.
Before Hibari could respond, a terrifying aura and pressure surrounded her, immobilizing her.
"No!" feeling she couldn't move, Hibari cried out desperately, "Tengen, run! Get out of here quickly! My father... he doesn't agree with us being together."
Hibari felt deep regret. She never thought her father, who had always spoiled her, could be so harsh.
It was all in vain.
"It's too late," said Sakazuki, looking at Tengen standing on the shore.
He needed to see what this young man was capable of. If Tengen wanted to become his son-in-law, he would have to prove his worth.
[A giant magma fist flew toward Tengen, threatening to destroy the entire island.]
"Hibari, I won't be able to escape!" Tengen remained calm, standing on the island.
His future father-in-law was clearly unhappy with their relationship.
"Well then," Tengen thought, "it's time to show my strength."
He eagerly anticipated this encounter.
"Are you going to fight an admiral known as the strongest in the Navy?" Tengen wasn't planning to dodge.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball!" Tengen clasped his hands together, releasing a massive fireball from his mouth that collided with the magma fist.
A loud explosion echoed through the air. The fireball and magma fist met, generating a powerful shockwave.
They exploded, scattering into numerous fire sparks and droplets of magma that fell into the sea.