One Piece: Silent-Silent Fruit

Chapter 403 54

The Savage Giant Python's enormous tail came crashing down from above like a force splitting heaven and earth apart.

The terrifying power contained within it distorted the very air itself.

And within the range of that devastating attack were not only Rosinante and Doflamingo—

But also Trebol, Law, and the others.

Looking at the gigantic tail descending from the sky, everyone revealed terrified expressions.

The attack hadn't even landed yet, but the immense pressure generated by the force behind it had already formed violent shockwaves.

The pressure alone made it difficult for them to even move, much less dodge.

Trebol and the others instinctively prepared to resist the incoming strike.

But the tail was simply too fast.

Before they could even fully react, it was already upon them.

Fortunately—

When the sky collapsed, there was still someone taller standing in front.

Although Rosinante himself wasn't particularly tall—certainly not taller than Diamante—the rock he sat upon placed him higher than everyone else.

Which meant the giant tail would strike him first.

Just as the attack was about to land—

Rosinante casually raised a hand.

And that hand lightly pressed against the descending python tail.

That was all.

The violent wind pressure disappeared instantly.

The distorted air returned to normal.

The terrifying force vanished completely.

Everything became calm and peaceful, as though the overwhelming attack from moments ago had only been an illusion.

"He blocked it… just like that?" Law said in disbelief.

One had to understand—

Boa Python's previous strike had smashed through Doflamingo's God Thread and sent Doflamingo flying helplessly across the battlefield.

And even the mere pressure from the attack earlier had nearly immobilized everyone present.

Yet now—

In Rosinante's hand, it looked no more threatening than a child's game.

Trebol and Diamante both let out long breaths of relief.

The two exchanged glances, their eyes filled with deep gratitude.

After all, Boa Python was still one of the Beasts Pirates.

Even if Doflamingo defeated him, the matter would never truly end.

Behind Boa Python stood Kaido himself.

And no matter how confident they were in Doflamingo…

They knew very well that he was absolutely no match for Kaido.

But now that Rosinante had intervened—

The situation was completely different.

They knew better than anyone just how terrifying Rosinante truly was.

Without question, his strength absolutely stood on the same level as Kaido himself.

And if he stepped in personally, even Kaido would have to show respect.

"So?" Rosinante said with a grin while still holding the gigantic tail effortlessly.

"You've thought it through?"

"You're really not going to continue fighting?"

"Battles are the best way to break through your limits, you know."

"I'm tired of it," Doflamingo replied indifferently.

"No interest anymore."

If Rosinante hadn't been here, Doflamingo naturally would never have abandoned such a valuable fight against a powerful opponent.

He wasn't someone who gave up easily.

Nor would he fear challenging stronger enemies simply because they surpassed him.

After all—

He possessed Conqueror's Haki.

But with Rosinante present…

He absolutely did not want to lose face in front of him.

Nor did he want Rosinante witnessing him in such a miserable state.

His pride simply couldn't accept it.

"Well, fair enough," Rosinante laughed.

"Besides, even if he's stronger than you, it's only by a limited amount."

"He can't push you enough."

"If you want real breakthroughs, challenge monsters like Whitebeard or Kaido."

"Only that level of pressure can truly force you to evolve."

"What arrogant nonsense," Boa Python sneered disdainfully before Doflamingo could even respond.

"Challenge Kaido-sama?"

"With his level of strength, he probably wouldn't even qualify to stand before Kaido-sama."

"Though I will admit…"

"Your strength is decent."

"To casually block my attack like that…"

"But if you think you're ready to challenge Kaido-sama, you're still far from it."

As he spoke, Boa Python attempted to pull his giant tail back.

But then—

His expression changed.

The python tail seemed rooted in Rosinante's hand.

No matter how much force Boa Python used, it wouldn't move even the slightest bit.

At that moment, his expression finally changed completely.

Though with his snake face, nobody could actually see it clearly.

"Challenge Kaido?" Rosinante chuckled dismissively.

"I've got no interest in fighting that lunatic again."

"I remember ten years ago, Kaido brought his Calamities to the City of Nights ceremony."

"But I don't recall seeing you there."

"Did the Calamities get replaced during these past ten years?"

"Fufufufu… naturally," Doflamingo replied.

"The Beasts Pirates are all lunatics."

"And Kaido's the craziest among them."

"These past years, the Four Emperors haven't stopped clashing with each other."

"Kaido especially challenged the others constantly."

"Naturally, some people got knocked out of their positions during those battles."

"Boa Python's much stronger than the previous Calamity."

"Ten years already…" Rosinante smiled faintly.

"How's that madman doing?"

"Still trying to kill himself every other day?"

At Rosinante's level, beings like the Calamities were no longer worth paying much attention to.

So naturally, he had never cared who held those positions.

At this moment, Boa Python finally spoke with a grim expression.

"Who exactly… are you?"

The fact that he couldn't pull back his tail no matter what made him fully realize—

Rosinante was no ordinary person.

And an increasingly bad feeling had already begun rising in his heart.

"Me?" Rosinante smiled casually.

"You can call me…"

"The Dragon King."

"Maybe you don't recognize that title."

"But your boss definitely does."

"You should have a Den Den Mushi for contacting Kaido, right?"

"Mind giving him a call?"

"I'd like to have a little chat with him."