"This guy..." Sakazuki whispered, his expression becoming uncertain.
It took a few seconds before he truly focused on Tengen in front of him. This guy turned out to be not as disappointing as he had imagined.
As one of the three admirals of the Navy, Sakazuki had encountered many who possessed the Conqueror's Haki. But... for someone to withstand his Conqueror's Haki for over a minute upon awakening – this was the first time he had seen such a thing.
If given time, this guy would become a real weapon.
No, even if he went to the Grand Line, his fame would be practically guaranteed.
"Luckily, he's not a pirate and not as dangerous as I imagined," Sakazuki thought, feeling a slight relief in his heart.
Judging by Tengen's newly awakened Conqueror's Haki, once he learns to control and use it, he could become a monster equal to the Four Emperors.
His daughter seemed to have chosen well.
But...
Sakazuki involuntarily frowned.
Despite Tengen's potential, it couldn't change his dissatisfaction and anger as a father.
"old man, thank you for helping me awaken the Conqueror's Haki!" Tengen took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and slowly said, "Hibari and I love each other. I hope you'll give us your blessing."
Tengen was not someone who ignored others' feelings. Now that Hibari had brought her father, he needed to show his stance.
The bow is drawn, the arrow released – there is no turning back.
As a father, Sakazuki could agree or not, but it no longer mattered.
So when his "little warm jacket" began to let air through, Sakazuki's anger was understandable.
"Hmph!" Sakazuki snorted. "A blind cat stumbled upon a dead mouse!"
There was no need to discuss it. As soon as Tengen broached the subject, Sakazuki couldn't hold back.
"Tengen, don't think that just because you have some strength and awakened the Conqueror's Haki, I'll allow you to be with Hibari!" he said coldly, clenching his fists.
"Oh," Tengen didn't get angry; he merely smiled. "old man , what do I need to do to win your approval?"
"I'm telling you, you never will!" Sakazuki shot back sharply, raising his head. "How dare you touch my daughter!"
"But... I've already managed to?" Tengen muttered quietly.
"Damn it!" Sakazuki exploded. "What did you say? Tengen, do you understand what you're saying?
Although Tengen spoke in a whisper, with his power, Sakazuki heard everything clearly. His aura flared up again, as if he had lost control.
What can of worms has been opened?
This Tengen clearly wanted to provoke him.
"Dad, Tengen and I love each other, and there's nothing we can do about it. Don't be mad. When you're old, we'll respect and take care of you," Hibari loudly declared, as if trying to side with Tengen.
"You've spoiled it..." Tengen's face changed slightly.
His words confused Sakazuki a bit, but hibari's words about a loving father and a caring daughter could drive him to the edge.
"Shut up!" As expected, Sakazuki turned into a boiling lava, ready to explode.
"Old man, take a deep breath. It's normal to feel dizzy," Tengen gritted his teeth and chimed in again.
Whatever happens, if he didn't have the power, he wouldn't dare. But now that he does, let the storm rage on!
The stronger the storm, the greater the reward.
If he goes through with this, proves his strength, and can make hibari happy, then Sakazuki will no doubt become increasingly pleased with his son-in-law.
"The dog bites the purple lotus!" The sound of burning air was heard.
Hot waves of energy spread in all directions.
In the air, Sakazuki once again transformed his magma-made right hand into the head of a dog and forcefully struck Tengen. The powerful blow caused cracks in the air.
What is unbearable?
Is dizziness normal?
Today, I'll make you doubt life.
However,
faced with Sakazuki's attack,
Tengen's ordinary eyes suddenly erupted with terrifying power.
To Sakazuki's astonishment,
Tengen's eyes first turned crimson, then a black tomoe appeared, then two, three, and finally, the three tomoe merged to form the Mangekyou Sharingan.
"What?" Sakazuki was stunned. "His... his eyes?"
"What... what ability is this?"
Looking at Tengen's Mangekyou Sharingan, Sakazuki, who had already started his attack, was completely bewildered.
What's happening?
"Why did this guy's eyes change?" echoed in Sakazuki's mind.
The invisible fluctuations of the pupil's power, which made him, one of the three admirals of the Marines, feel a slight fear, were particularly frightening.
"Whatever it is..." he muttered.
The sudden changes slightly bewildered Sakazuki.
But... the arrow was already on the bowstring, and the magma fist, resembling a dog's head, grew even larger.
He wanted to understand what Tengen was planning. No matter how his eyes changed, it wouldn't make Sakazuki retreat or become afraid. On the contrary, he was becoming more intrigued.
"Amplification·Genjutsu·Mangekyo Sharingan," Tengen pronounced.
But at that very moment, the power of Tengen's Mangekyo Sharingan suddenly changed.
Sakazuki, who was looking directly into his eyes, froze for an instant.
When he came to his senses, he suddenly found himself somehow back in the middle of the War of the Best.
"Lord Sakazuki, be careful!" a Marine Corps soldier shouted in panic.
"Ah!" Sakazuki was momentarily stunned.
Boom!
The sound of weapons hitting the ground echoed around.
A tall figure appeared behind Sakazuki, and a black shadow enveloped him...