What is the experience of dueling with Bennidict?
Zephyr, Golden Lion Shiki, and Jing Ke had profound experiences.
And now, Yujiro Hanma was about to enjoy such treatment.
On an unnamed island in the East Blue.
Yujiro Hanma stretched his muscles. His incredibly robust physique, encased in the Kachi Kachi no Mi's golden aura, appeared exceptionally hard.
His back, compressed by his muscles, had formed a grotesque face.
However, due to the power of the Kachi Kachi no Mi, this face didn't appear particularly menacing but rather exuded an aura of wealth.
"Hoo!"
Exhaling, Yujiro Hanma, having finished his warm-up, struck a pose with an exceedingly serious expression.
He launched the first attack.
His large golden palms slapped through the air, leaving afterimages due to their extreme speed.
Seeing this, Bennidict raised his palm and struck back.
*Pa!*
*Pa!*
*Pa!*
The two men's fists and palms continuously collided, emitting a series of *pa pa pa* sounds.
As roaring sounds continuously erupted, black lightning could also be seen flashing around the two of them.
This was a clash of Conqueror's Haki.
And simultaneously, a contest of martial arts.
*Boom!*
As Yujiro Hanma was immersed in the contest of immense power, feeling the boundless strength being ignited within him, before he could unleash more power or land a heavy blow on Bennidict.
He saw Bennidict's fist suddenly pierce through his defense and descend towards his face.
The speed was so great that Yujiro Hanma had no chance to dodge.
Thus, Yujiro Hanma gritted his teeth, his face contorted, covered in Armament Haki, and he gathered more energy.
*Boom!*
Yujiro Hanma was sent flying, tumbling across the ground like a rolling ball.
As he was about to fall into the sea, Bennidict instantly appeared by the shore and kicked out, sending Yujiro Hanma back to the center of the island.
Yujiro Hanma quickly got back on his feet, turned, let out a roar, and charged at Bennidict again.
Bennidict chuckled, activated the Eight Gates, and opened the first four.
He began to pummel Yujiro Hanma.
Constant roaring sounds filled the air as Yujiro Hanma was repeatedly slammed onto the ground.
And Yujiro Hanma repeatedly got back up.
...
One day later.
Yujiro Hanma lay on the ground, utterly exhausted.
Beside him lay a massive gold brick.
Yujiro Hanma's face was bruised and swollen, his bones felt soft, and his once-imposing physique had become flabby.
His eyes, once shining brightly, now rolled back, his mouth agape, as if he were on the verge of departing this world.
Bennidict stood nearby, breathing heavily.
This Yujiro Hanma, his willpower was truly insane.
Knocked down time and again, yet he kept getting back up.
No matter how severe his injuries, he possessed an overwhelming desire to defeat him.
After fighting for an entire day, his stamina finally gave out, and the countless pains assaulting his mind made him unable to endure any longer, and he finally collapsed.
"Truly terrifying combat power."
"The Four Seas are not suited for him."
"The New World is his domain."
"Both are hailed as the 'Strongest Creature on Earth', but compared to Kaido, he's still a bit lacking."
"That guy's regenerative ability and defense are truly formidable."
"However, I am very much looking forward to seeing you duel him."
Bennidict popped a Senzu bean into Yujiro Hanma's mouth.
Moments later, Yujiro Hanma's injuries began to heal at a visible rate.
*Bang!*
Yujiro Hanma instinctively slammed his hands onto the ground, immediately entering a combat stance.
Bennidict watched this reaction without being startled.
Yujiro Hanma also reacted, looking at himself with disbelief.
His injuries had completely recovered.
Simultaneously, Yujiro Hanma gained a clear understanding of Bennidict's terrifying power.
"From now on, you will join the Ghost Squad."
"I have a mission for you: I need a significant gold reserve."
"Here is your identification token. Depart for the New World now, and someone will contact you."
Bennidict tossed an identification token to Yujiro Hanma and said with a smile.
Yujiro Hanma caught the token, glanced at it, and asked, "Is there a map?"
Bennidict, hearing this, reacted and smiled, "Go to Logue Town, familiarize yourself with the environment first, and then someone will escort you to the New World."
Using the Flying Thunder God Technique, he brought Yujiro Hanma to the police station in Logue Town.
This was a mark Bennidict had specifically left to facilitate his arrival in Logue Town.
"Just walk around."
"Spend your money on whatever you want to eat."
"We are civilized people!"
Bennidict reminded Yujiro Hanma, then added, "Do you need me to find you a guide?"
"No need!" A hint of interest appeared on Yujiro Hanma's face, and he then left on his own.
Bennidict watched him go, chuckled, and naturally, he wasn't worried about Yujiro Hanma getting lost.
The East Blue was now his territory, and he had eyes everywhere.
Bennidict went to the port and looked at the smiling residents and the bustling merchants, smiling with satisfaction.
The port now was unlike before, where pirate ships could be seen.
Now, they were nowhere to be seen, as there was a guarding force stationed at the port.
This force was small, numbering only a hundred people.
But each of them was not weak.
While maintaining port security, they would also act to apprehend any pirates if pirate ships appeared.
This served as a deterrent to pirates and restricted their supplies.
It was also a message to pirates that being a pirate was not an easy life.
Hmm?
Sipping his wine, leaning against the wall and watching the port, Bennidict suddenly noticed Garp disembarking from a merchant ship.
"Why is this guy here in the East Blue instead of staying in the New World?"
Bennidict was quite surprised.
"Bururururu!"
The Den Den Mushi rang.
It was Bai Qi calling.
"Speak!" Bennidict responded.
"Marshal, the intelligence team has spotted Vice Admiral Garp in Logue Town. Do we need to handle it?" Bai Qi said.
Bennidict narrowed his eyes and said, "The intelligence team is not efficient enough."
"Find a way to reorganize it."
"They've already entered our territory, and only now they realize someone is here."
"What I want is to immediately detect any enemy we are monitoring as soon as they approach our territory."
Bai Qi replied, "Yes, Marshal!"
"I'm in Logue Town. Leave Garp to me," Bennidict said, then hung up.
Taking a sip of wine, Bennidict watched Garp's direction as he left the port and cheerfully followed him.
Bennidict was curious as to why Garp had come to Logue Town.
After all, the East Blue was his territory now. For someone like Garp to arrive in Logue Town so discreetly aboard a merchant ship, it was impossible that there wasn't something going on.