There has always been a debate between Haki and Devil Fruits.
Which power is stronger, the fruit's or Haki's?
It seems this debate has never ended since the power of Devil Fruits first appeared in this world.
Many believe the fruits are powerful, but only the strongest know that to surpass the peak, there is only one path to take, and that is Haki.
Therefore, in the eyes of peak powerhouses, Haki has become an indispensable power, especially in the later stages, this power, which originates from every life and exists within them, becomes even more important.
However, due to the varying talents of different lives, many people simply cannot reach the peak, which is why they believe the power of Devil Fruits is stronger than Haki.
In many cases, Devil Fruits should indeed be considered stronger.
After all, these things are pure miracles; by eating one, you can gain unparalleled power in a very short period.
This is an undeniable fact.
But as one's strength increases and they approach the limits of life, Haki becomes the absolute power to break those limits.
This is because the power of Devil Fruits originates from the fantasies and desires of people in this world, and no matter how powerful, it cannot surpass this world or people's narrow fantasies.
But Haki is different; it is a power that can be infinitely improved as long as the body is strong enough and the will is tenacious enough.
And Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, one of the Gorosei, of course, knows this principle, which is why they have never eaten a Devil Fruit.
Even with the vast resources of the World Government, he could have eaten any fruit he wanted, but he didn't.
"Don't think you're the only one with Haki."
Dragon felt the danger but did not retreat. Instead, he did his best to maintain his elementalized body and glared at Saint Jaygarcia Saturn.
Conqueror's Haki, condensed from his will, fiercely emanated from his eyes, intimidating Saint Jaygarcia Saturn.
At the same time, his left hand formed a claw and rapidly grabbed towards Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's temple from left to right.
As soon as the two moved, they went for vital points, aiming to kill each other or be killed.
But because their strength had reached its peak, without external interference, it would be very difficult for them to determine a winner, much like two Admirals fighting. In the end, it would come down to stamina and willpower.
The clash of a single moment instantly scattered the clouds in the sky, revealing the sun in the morning light.
And it was at this moment that the other four Gorosei also moved.
The four old men straightened their bodies, as if ascending from mortals to gods, all radiating peak Conqueror's Haki. They suddenly converged and moved towards the staircase below.
The extreme Conqueror's Haki even distorted space, creating countless thunderbolts in the sky above this area, like divine punishment descending, as if to destroy the world.
"The old man with the sword is mine."
This level of Haki actually had little effect on peak powerhouses.
Staring at the four old men standing on the staircase, who, unlike Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, had not jumped down but were waiting for them to challenge,
Kuina glanced at Shanks and directly locked onto her target.
However, just as she was about to act,
An extremely sharp aura erupted from behind the crowd.
Accompanying this aura was a massive slash of blue that seemed capable of cleaving heaven and earth.
The slash passed between Kuina and Shanks, cutting through the stairs, and went straight towards the sword-wielding Gorosei.
"Mihawk."
Kuina tightened her grip on her sword and, along with Shanks, turned to look behind them.
"Haha! It seems I've arrived just in time."
Mihawk, holding his sword Yoru on his shoulder with both hands, quickly rushed past between Kuina and Shanks. "I've long wanted to spar with this old man who's holding the Kitetsu. Today is the perfect time. He's mine."
"You..."
Red-Haired Shanks watched Mihawk's retreating figure, pouting helplessly. Then he looked at Kuina, "It seems we don't need to fight over it. Let's just find any opponent!"
With that said, Shanks took the initiative to charge forward.
After Mihawk appeared, Kuina's gaze had never left him. She watched Mihawk's back, her grip on her sword loosening and tightening.
In this world, she had one last wish: to have a swordsman's duel with Mihawk.
This duel was supposed to happen at Wano Country, but Mihawk had something to attend to and didn't go to Wano Country, thus missing the opportunity.
Now, seeing Mihawk again, Kuina's swordsman's soul ignited, and she longed for a battle.
But she also knew this was not the time for a duel with Mihawk. She was inclined to fight for that old man holding the sword, who clearly wasn't simple, but Mihawk had clearly snatched him away.
"Sigh!"
Sighing inwardly, Kuina gripped Wado Ichimonji again, electricity crackling around her, and charged forward.
"Let's worry about that after we deal with these five old men!"
"Roar~"
Seeing Shanks, Kuina, and Mihawk each finding their opponents, only one Gorosei remained, the one with a long beard, resembling a butler.
Several cadres of the Revolutionary Army exchanged glances and prepared to step forward.
Although they were not as powerful as the Gorosei, their combined numbers could still handle one Gorosei.
At this moment, Mollo, who had been quietly walking at the back, let out a sudden roar, interrupting their impulse.
Following Mollo's roar, his entire body began to swell violently at this moment.
Big, big, big...
Like a sprouting seedling, in the next second, he grew from ten-plus meters to nearly double, reaching over twenty meters.
As Mollo's body expanded, a special power slowly emerged from him, eventually covering his skin with a layer of blood-red, mysterious patterns.
These patterns, imbued with a mysterious power, seemed to attract souls, causing anyone who saw them to be stunned.
Mollo ignored the surrounding gazes, his pupils like the sun, flickering with firelight, fixed directly on the only remaining Gorosei.
Without any hesitation, he bent his legs, and with a "bang," under immense power, he crushed the ground and shot towards the sky.
After reaching a certain height, his body, like Saint Jaygarcia Saturn's earlier, began to descend from above, smashing towards the last Gorosei.
Mollo's outburst not only drew the attention of everyone on the field but also caught the notice of the combatants.
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar special patterns covering Mollo, the Gorosei seemed to recall something, and their expressions all changed drastically.
Their change did not escape the notice of Shanks and the others they were fighting. Therefore, besides Kuina, who knew Mollo's uniqueness, the other three also cast curious glances at Mollo.
"A giant, an ancient giant. I didn't expect you to still be alive."
The Gorosei with the long beard, unlike his usual gentlemanly demeanor, tore off his black suit, revealing his muscular, Kong-like physique underneath.
Facing Mollo's powerful diving punch, he did not retreat. Instead, he arched his body, clenched his right fist above his head.
He first leaned back, then, with his right hand holding a black sun crackling with electricity, he swung it fiercely towards Mollo.
"So what if you're a giant? You're just a stray dog."