Free Web NovelChapter 28: Chapter 28
Chapter 28
"Reiju, Ichiji, show him the power of Germa!"
Judge calmly issued the order. Reiju and Ichiji immediately entered combat mode and flashed to Rorschach’s left and right, surrounding him...
"You’re not attacking together?" Rorschach asked Judge.
"You dare look down on us?" Ichiji felt insulted, but with his emotions removed, he showed no visible reaction.
"If you don’t attack together, you’ll lose your chance to resist."
Rorschach shook his head, speaking calmly as if stating an absolute fact.
"Alright then, you can leave the stage."
Using Shave, Rorschach instantly appeared behind Ichiji and kicked him flying into the kingdom’s forest.
There was no mercy in that kick. It contained Armament Haki, Conqueror’s Haki, and Rorschach’s monstrous physique. It nearly broke Ichiji’s spine.
"So fast!"
That was the only thought left in everyone’s minds. No one dared hold back anymore — all entered full battle mode.
But compared to four years from now, their current strength was still far too weak. The only one who could put up a real fight was probably Judge alone.
Even Judge’s strength was only at the level of a standard Navy Vice Admiral right now. His heavy reliance on technology and lack of personal development meant he hadn’t reached his future peak.
"Your strength is still too immature. Just step down obediently."
As he spoke, Rorschach’s figure appeared beside Niji and Yonji.
"When did he—?!"
The two broke out in cold sweat, but before they could move, Rorschach grabbed their heads and slammed them together like cracking walnuts. Both immediately foamed at the mouth and collapsed.
Rorschach’s strength was no joke. Although the bloodline factor modifications gave them iron-like bodies, they couldn’t withstand the overwhelming Conqueror’s Haki infusion.
"Niji! Yonji!" Reiju cried out in worry.
"Don’t worry, young lady over there. They’re fine — just unconscious," Rorschach said with a relaxed smile. "But I suggest you don’t move. I really don’t want to attack you."
"Damn it, Reiju, stand back. This guy is different from the others," Judge said with a grave expression, ordering Reiju to retreat. She obeyed without hesitation — the bloodline factor modifications made resistance to Judge’s commands impossible.
"You really are different. No wonder you had the guts to invade Germa Kingdom. But if you think this is all Germa has, you’re sorely mistaken."
"Clone Troop Army, all of you attack!"
Judge revealed an evil grin. In his view, no matter how strong the opponent was, he wasn’t at the level of a Yonko. As long as they overwhelmed him with numbers, once he showed fatigue, that would be the perfect moment to strike.
However, his calculations were wrong. He hadn’t expected Rorschach to possess a monstrous physique similar to Big Mom’s. Stamina was the one thing Rorschach never lacked.
"Human wave tactics? Pointless effort. But since they’re clones, I won’t hold back. Don’t blame me later for wasting your manpower."
Rorschach finally drew the twin blades he hadn’t used yet. In the previous exchanges, he hadn’t even needed his swords — pure strength and speed had been enough to deal with Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji.
The clone soldiers charged fearlessly, without emotion or hesitation. freёwebnovel.com
Conqueror’s Haki had almost no effect on them.
"Lion • Thousand Slice Valley!"
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Countless sharp sword waves capable of cutting steel rained down like a storm across the clone army.
The clones were sliced apart like fruit in a slicer game.
"That’s... Armament Haki?! Someone in the Four Seas with Haki mastery... and that technique belongs to the Golden Lion!"
"Just who the hell are you?!" Judge exclaimed in shock.
He hadn’t clearly seen the Haki when Ichiji was kicked away because it was only for an instant. But now that Rorschach was using both swords, the thick Armament Haki coating was obvious — and quite advanced, showing mastery of Hardening, Coating, and Projection.
"Me? Old man Shiki was basically my master, though we only spent two years together," Rorschach said nostalgically, recalling the time Shiki had trained him.
"So that’s it — the Golden Lion’s successor!"
"I remember now. You’re that Dual Blade bounty hunter Rorschach from the recent news, right? The report about the Golden Lion’s death also came from you."
"Oh? You’ve heard of my name? I thought I’d been keeping a low profile and no one was paying attention," Rorschach said.
"Hmph, indeed. No one would have guessed that the famous bounty hunter was actually the successor of that legendary pirate. How ironic. Even the Navy has been played by you," Judge said, growing increasingly wary.
This man had stayed hidden for so long, but now he was revealing himself. What exactly did he want?
Unconsciously, Judge’s attitude softened. His earlier arrogance had completely disappeared.
"Have you calmed down? Then shall we talk now?" Rorschach asked with a smile.
"If you’re here to subjugate Germa 66, I advise you to give up. Even if I have to fight with everything I have, I will never agree."
After thinking it over, Judge could only assume Rorschach wanted to take over Germa. Otherwise, there was no reason for someone who had hidden so well to expose himself just for a few combat suits.
In Judge’s eyes, Rorschach had become an extremely cunning behind-the-scenes manipulator.
"Hahahaha, I think you’ve misunderstood something. I didn’t come here to subjugate Germa. I came to cooperate."
"Take a look at this first."
Rorschach laughed loudly and tossed a simplified blueprint of the Ark Reactor to Judge.
Judge picked it up and studied it carefully. Soon, his face filled with shock.
"Where did you get this?! This energy design... if it can be integrated into the combat suits, the power output would increase at least fivefold!"
The blueprint’s design was incredibly sophisticated. Even with years of research experience, Judge couldn’t understand some parts, but he clearly grasped its potential.
"If you want to know more, let’s talk somewhere else. This isn’t the right place for a conversation," Rorschach said, refusing to answer directly and instead suggesting they move.
"Follow me. Reiju, you come too," Judge said after thinking it over. He ordered the clone soldiers to carry the unconscious Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji back for treatment, then led Rorschach toward the largest castle.
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