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Chapter 378: Can't Die Today
Chapter 378: Can't Die Today
Two hours had passed, and it was less of a battle and more of a one-sided beating.
From the very beginning, this Seven Warlord of the Sea had displayed an overwhelmingly oppressive might, forcing them to unleash their full power.
Hawkins had lost count of how many times he had died.
His Doppelman ability was still useful, even though he couldn't use it on himself. Unfortunately, there was indeed a member of the Whitebeard Affiliate Pirates among them.
When they engaged in combat, this pirate also emerged with a group of his own.
There were around eighty of them, led by a captain named Habikan. He wasn't weak, but his bold claim that the Whitebeard Pirates were the true sons of Whitebeard enraged Wiper, who had just fought them.
Wiper immediately struck down that man.
Before the remaining pirates could attack, Hawkins took the initiative, preventing further destruction.
These pirates were the perfect targets to showcase his abilities.
However, the outcome was far from favorable.
He was no match for this opponent. The immense force was unstoppable, and despite appearing reckless, the pirate skillfully utilized Perception Color, effectively blocking Hawkins' attacks.
It wasn't evasion; he countered each blow with his own attacks, cleaving through every offensive move.
Furthermore, his Armament Color was even more formidable, not only enhancing his power but also allowing Hawkins to take a risk by attempting to weaken him, to no avail.
The pirate's Dominance was too strong, blocking Hawkins' ability from activating.
Hawkins had used up over eighty lives, blocking all fatal attacks until now, but he was at his wit's end.
Even Ulki's ability, which had defeated Snag's Cause and Effect Loop by accumulating enough damage, was useless against this opponent. The tactic of creating an opening by expending lives to launch an offensive move failed to have any effect on the pirate.
The pirate's Dominance was so powerful that it even resisted Ulki's strength.
The fact that they had managed to block that previous strike was already impressive.
Although they could continue fighting, it wouldn't be for much longer.
Wiper tightened his grip on the handle of his great scythe, and a series of shockwaves erupted around him, causing the gravel beneath his feet to float momentarily. His eyes glowed red, and he was about to charge forward again.
"Wiper, stop!"
At that moment, the old woman hurried over, walking with small, quick steps while leaning on her cane.
"Huh? Mom, aren't you going to ask about the clues?"
The intimidating aura instantly retracted, and the red glow in Wiper's eyes faded as a long stream of snot dripped from his nose.
"You idiot, this is enough. We're here for the treasure; we don't need to antagonize these people!"
The old woman tapped Wiper's ankle with her cane and then turned to Hawkins and Ulki, smiling.
"You two must be high-ranking members of the Cataclysm Pirates, I know that Sage guy. I don't want to fight him either. Just tell me where Whitebeard's legacy is, and we'll leave."
"There's no such thing," Hawkins said in a low voice. "Even if there is, as long as it's within our territory, it belongs to our captain."
They genuinely had no idea about any legacy of Whitebeard, but as one of the 'Four Emperors,' it was unthinkable that Whitebeard had no wealth.
If such a legacy existed, only Sage could be its rightful owner.
"That's Whitebeard's legacy. Even the Cataclysm Pirates shouldn't steal another's legacy!"
The old woman pointed at Wiper and said, "This is Whitebeard's son, the one with the right of inheritance. And I..."
She straightened her small frame and proclaimed, "I am a scientist and Whitebeard's most beloved woman! Miss Bargin!"
Ulki paused, "I thought that kind of person only adopted others as sons. I didn't expect him to have a biological son. It's like Roger having a biological son."
He glanced at Wiper and said, "Indeed, it's a terrifying power, befitting of a true son."
"Huh?!"
Wiper blinked, his ugly face breaking into a wide grin, "What? So you guys are good people! That's right, I'm Whitebeard's biological son. You're much better than those guys who don't acknowledge it!"
Turning to Bargin, he said, "Mom! They're good people, they wouldn't lie. Let's go ask at the next place."
"Idiot! How can these guys be telling the truth!"
Bargin tapped him with her cane again, annoyed. "This is the Cataclysm Pirates, known for their greed. They've robbed so many countries. How could they ignore the treasure of a Pirate Emperor? They must be hiding something!"
"Mom, that hurts," Wiper whined pitifully.
"Shut up, look for yourself!"
Bargin held up a photograph, but the small body of the person in the picture forced Wibbur to bend down to get a better look.
"Huh? A mirror?" Wibbur picked up the photo and was taken aback.
"That's your father's photo! Yes, you two look so alike. You're the only one who can inherit his legacy. They're afraid to tell you because they fear you. Wibbur, show them the power of Second Whitebeard!"
"Yes, Mother!"
A tremor shook the ground beneath Wibbur, and the unique vibration once again stirred up gravel, displaying an unparalleled sense of power. Even if they were of similar height, his muscular arms, thicker than most people's thighs, bulged with popping veins as he gripped the great scythe tightly.
"Tell me where my father's legacy is!"
His eyes, once again, emitted a red glow.
It wasn't the color of a conqueror, but pure ferocity. The pressure it exuded made both of them turn serious.
"Is his aura even stronger than before?"
Ulki hugged the lead pillar and laughed maniacally again, "Looks like we have no choice but to fight. If we back down now, we'll truly lose face. The captain will punish us."
"We wouldn't choose that either."
Hawkins' body sprouted straw once more, and the straw on his cheeks seemed to sew through his skin and back out again.
The elongated straw tips shuffled the order of the tarot cards, and he took a glance at them.
"Although I could deceive you and say any island, and our survival rate would reach 70%, doing so is no different from running away. I won't do that."
He pointed his long sword, "The answer is the same. Even if there are clues, they belong to our captain!"
Avoid the fight?
Retreat?
There was indeed an opportunity to do so. This guy seemed like a simple person, and although the old hag was clever, she also knew the fearsome reputation of Sage. If they were a little more tactful and lied, they could leave this place, return, and report.
In the past, for the sake of survival, Hawkins might have chosen this path, as it was the easiest way to live.
But ever since following Sage, he had become increasingly resistant to this idea.
If everything was for survival, then whether he ventured out to sea or not, it held no meaning for Hawkins.
Since they had come to the New World, he didn't want to tarnish his pride.
The officers of the Cataclysm Pirates were not cowards!
"Wibbur, kill them!" Bargin shrieked.
Bang!
The ground shook as Wibbur's massive body charged forward, but at that moment, a massive afterimage streaked across the sky like a meteor, flying directly overhead. The piercing howl it left in its wake cast a shadow over them.
Boom!!
In front of them, a massive splash erupted on the ocean, and the seawater that splashed towards them felt like a light rain shower.
The sudden noise didn't stop Wibbur's charge; he followed Bargin's command and rushed towards Hawkins, swinging his scythe with great force.
It was too late!
Hawkins gritted his teeth, and the straw covering his body caused his physique to swell instantly. He prepared to parry with his sword.
Clang!
The scythe sparked as it was blocked for a moment, preventing its downward swing.
Hawkins' sword hadn't even fully risen.
A gust of wind blew from somewhere, moving Hawkins' body and allowing him to dodge the scythe's downward strike, leaving a deep gouge in the ground.
"My eyes are dazzled," Wibbur blinked, "What an annoying wind."
At that moment, Hawkins glanced at the sea and saw a large pile of wood that had exploded into fragments.
The size of the wood must have been substantial.
But where did the wood come from in the middle of the ocean? Hawkins wondered, just as Ulki looked up at the sky and laughed, "This little monk won't die today."
A deep rumble filled the air. The shadow seemed to have been there since the beginning, not caused by the exploding wood, but...
"What's happening!" Bargin looked up and shouted, "Why is the sky suddenly overcast!"
The once sunny sky was now covered by thick, dark clouds, gradually spreading and enveloping the entire island.
Black clouds!
"Indeed," Hawkins relaxed his stance and glanced at the tarot cards again, "Survival rate 99%, win rate 99%, infinitely close to 100%."
(End of Chapter)
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