ONE PIECE: THE GREAT VOYAGE

The CP0 agent, a powerhouse in his hybrid Griffin Zoan form, grinned menacingly. In a flash, he reappeared before Caesar, moving with such speed it seemed like teleportation.

His razor-sharp claws, each as lethal as a finely honed blade, curved outward as he launched a relentless, storm-like assault—his attacks striking as fast as lightning.

"Dang! Dang! Dang! Dang!"

Caesar's entire body was clad in Armament Haki, and the weapon in his hand was coated with both Armament and Conqueror's Haki, as he struggled to parry the onslaught.

At this stage of battle, only instinct—honed through high-level Observation Haki—allowed him to react in time.

Yet, even so, he was unable to fully withstand the CP0 operative's ferocious offensive.

After mere moments, deep claw marks marred Caesar's body.

"Even my Armament Haki can't completely defend against this guy's claw attacks…"

Astonished, he clenched his teeth. Though his injuries were only surface wounds, the enemy's attacks grew increasingly vicious.

This was the physical disparity between an Awakened Zoan user and a regular human.

"This isn't going to work."

Caesar instinctively attempted to infuse his body with Conqueror's Haki coating, seeking to bolster his defense.

Noticing this, the CP0 agent's attacks intensified—his slashes cutting through the air with enough force to split the heavens.

"BOOM!"

Caesar executed Geppo (Moon Walk) and Soru, moving swiftly through the air to evade. Each swipe of the CP0 operative's claws sent wind blades flying, further devastating the already-ruined God Valley.

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[Chapter 69] - Caesar Dies? A Long-Hidden Talent!

Despite his desperate evasions, Caesar's stamina was quickly depleting.

His speed—which had once allowed him to dodge lethal blows—had noticeably declined.

"Die!!"

Seeing his opening, the CP0 agent crossed his claws, then suddenly slashed outward, sending an X-shaped claw strike surging toward Caesar's chest.

At the same time, his form flickered—vanishing instantly.

"Buzz!"

After numerous attempts, Caesar finally succeeded in wrapping a portion of his body with Conqueror's Haki coating, reinforcing his already hardened defenses.

However, that alone wasn't enough.

Instead of blocking, Caesar sidestepped, swinging his blade Dao Yizi in a powerful slash, neutralizing the incoming claw strike.

"You're careless!"

A cold voice whispered beside his ear.

Caesar's eyes widened in shock.

His Observation Haki screamed danger.

The CP0 agent had already reappeared behind him, his claws descending mercilessly.

The sheer air pressure of the attack was enough to slice the atmosphere—Caesar's skin tingled before the claws even made contact.

In a desperate last-second defense, he reinforced his head with both Armament and Conqueror's Haki, while twisting his body to minimize impact.

Then—

"BOOM!"

The CP0 agent's iron-hard kick struck Caesar's skull with monstrous force.

His vision blurred. The world spun violently.

His body, like a lifeless comet, plummeted toward the distant sea.

"SPLASH!"

A massive wave, hundreds of feet high, erupted as he crashed into the ocean.

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Witnessing the Fall

"Hmph. Finally settled."

The CP0 agent snorted, scanning the other battlefields.

His confidence was absolute.

A direct skull-breaking kick from his Armament-enhanced strike—even with Caesar's defense—would result in severe injury and unconsciousness at best.

Falling into the chaotic sea in that state? Certain death.

His Observation Haki confirmed it.

Caesar now lay at the bottom of the ocean, his body unmoving, drifting deeper into the abyss.

"It won't be long before he drowns."

With that judgment, the CP0 agent ignored him.

His griffin wings spread wide, and with a single flap, he soared toward another battlefield.

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The Reactions of Legends

The fall of Caesar did not go unnoticed.

Among those watching—the legendary figures of the Rocks Pirates.

Despite the distance, their Observation Haki had allowed them to witness every moment.

"He took that hit head-on?"

Shiki the Golden Lion chuckled.

"Jihahahaha! Looks like the brat's journey ends here."

"A shame. I was thinking of recruiting him."

Shiki forced Jabba back with a sword strike before glancing toward the shoreline, a flicker of regret in his golden eyes.

Jabba, unfazed, charged back toward him.

"Your own crewmate fell, and you're laughing?"

His expression was cold.

Shiki merely smirked, parrying Jabba's attack.

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"If He Can't Survive, He Doesn't Deserve to Be a King."

Not far away, Charlotte Linlin—her massive frame towering over the battlefield—also noticed.

She had witnessed Caesar's defeat firsthand.

"Well, well, well..."

A thunderous laugh echoed as Zeus, infused with her Soul-Soul Fruit, unleashed a lightning strike, stopping a group of enemies in their tracks.

"If that man was only capable of this, then he's nothing special."

Her Tri-corner Hat Napoleon, transformed into a massive longsword, hummed with Conqueror's Haki as she swung it down violently.

"BOOM!"

A devastating shockwave crushed a CP0 operative attempting a sneak attack.

On the other hand, Kaido barely reacted.

He cast a brief, disinterested glance toward the sea.

Then, he smirked.

"If he can't survive, then he isn't fit to be a King."

Without hesitation, Kaido continued his battle, relishing the fight.

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The Sea Swallows Its Prey

Meanwhile, Caesar's allies reacted differently.

Gliner, locked in combat, suddenly froze, his mind flashing back to the moment Caesar was struck down.

"Damn it! Caesar…!"

His hesitation gave his opponent an opening.

"Heh. Was that someone important to you?"

A cruel grin spread across his enemy's face.

"He's already dead. And you're next!"

Gliner was forced to snap back to reality, dodging as sword slashes rained down.

Nearby, Brad—a towering warrior in his Ancient Zoan: Saber-Toothed Tiger form—trembled, his eyes brimming with rage.

"Boss…!"

His sadness was short-lived. His enemies gave him no time to grieve.

A powerful kick sent him sprawling—but with a furious roar, Brad lunged forward, all his sorrow turning into unrelenting fury.

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The Verdict of the Strong

Standing atop the battlefield, Whitebeard and Rayleigh paused, gazing toward the sea.

The violent waves had already begun consuming Caesar's form.

A faint trace of regret flickered across Whitebeard's face.

"Regretting your comrade's fate?"

Rayleigh smirked.

Whitebeard laughed.

"Gurarara... From the moment he stepped onto this ship, he should have known his fate."

"The sea is merciless. Those who lack resolve have no place on it!"