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Chapter 928: The Stage That Suits You Has Appeared!
Chapter 928: The Stage That Suits You Has Appeared!
Kuro was certainly no ordinary Devil Fruit user. Without his sword, he was still proficient in unarmed combat techniques.
While his strength couldn't match Marshall D. Teach's monstrous power, Kuro had never claimed to be weak either.
After being drained by Dark Water, losing both his sword and Devil Fruit ability, he still had his martial arts skills.
But...
This guy seemed to be getting serious now.
Kuro narrowed his eyes as Haki began to manifest around his body. A cross-shaped mark appeared at the center of his brow, tear streaks showed beneath his eyes, and beneath his clothing, an esoteric twisted sun symbol formed over his chest.
Now was definitely not the time to be captured again.
He didn't think Marshall D. Teach would fall for the same trick twice.
"Blackbeard's Laugh, Kuro, you're as strong as expected."
Marshall D. Teach extended his palm, looking down. "Old Man admits he lost this gamble, but do you really think you've got Old Man beat?"
Black smoke began rising from his palm, quickly spreading across his entire body until he was completely shrouded in dark mist.
"Hey, Jote, prepare to retreat!"
With a loud shout, he suddenly extended his arm sideways. "Dark Water!"
"Eh?"
Lida felt a powerful suction pulling her forward uncontrollably toward Marshall D. Teach.
"Kuro!"
"Slash Wave!!"
Kuro slashed instantly, sending out a wisp of Haki-infused slash that pierced straight through Marshall D. Teach's outstretched arm. A spray of blood exploded from the arm wound, causing Teach's body to stiffen as he opened his mouth and spat out another mouthful of blood.
"It hurts! It really hurts!!"
Marshall D. Teach laughed even more gruesomely, yet his Dark Water technique wasn't interrupted. Lida's body continued flying toward him.
At the same time, his other palm began forming white rings. Clenching his fist, he slammed it directly in front of him.
"Air Shockwave!!"
Boom!!
The entire G-3 fortress erupted with powerful shockwaves. The surrounding seawater surged and split apart, creating a cube-like disturbance in the sea. The seawater carried the G-3 fortress into violent swaying, and the shockwave force made it impossible for anyone to maintain their footing.
"Without you, this woman will do just fine!" Marshall D. Teach laughed gruesomely. "This strength isn't bad either!"
It wasn't only Kuro observing the battlefield. Marshall D. Teach was watching too. That Kas was troublesome, but in terms of abilities, Kuro's was still the best. Then came this white-haired woman, and the black-robed woman who could release plagues.
He couldn't have Kuro, but acquiring this white-haired woman's ability would work.
This strength that could absorb others' physical power—he wanted it!
The intense shockwave affected even Kuro, forcing his body backward in uncontrollable swaying. The shockwave's power pounded his body like drumbeats, temporarily robbing him of combat capability.
"You bastard!!" Kuro's eyes widened as he roared.
"Blackbeard's Laugh!!" Marshall D. Teach released another laugh.
Whoosh!
At that moment, a streak of white light rapidly passed by Lida's side. Then the white light vanished, taking Lida's body with it. The Dark Water technique struck nothing but empty space.
"Hmm?" Marshall D. Teach looked surprised, glancing toward where they'd disappeared. There was no one left there.
"My, my, that was dangerous. Such a big shockwave even woke me up, uncle."
On the other side, Moer appeared with Lida. The lazy fellow shrugged and smiled.
"Eh? Moer, did you just wake up from sleep?" Lida looked up, her expression immediately turning disdainful.
There were still lipstick marks on his face—this was sleeping?
Who was sleeping?
Who with?
"Sorry, Vice Admiral, I've just realized now."
Moer tried to laugh it off, but suddenly noticed Kuro's expression and quickly straightened up. "Apologies, I didn't arrive in time."
Kuro's facial expression had completely darkened.
He raised his hand toward the sky, glaring at Marshall D. Teach with gritted teeth. "You've done well, Marshall D. Teach!"
Kuro had temporarily lost combat capability, and without Moer's intervention, Marshall D. Teach would certainly have captured Lida. But there was still a solution—Lida's strength surpassed Teach's. Even if captured, she could break free, though she'd probably suffer the shockwave's attack.
Even so, Kuro couldn't tolerate this!
"Blackbeard's Laugh, another Devil Fruit user. Kuro, you've got quite a collection of Devil Fruit users here!" Marshall D. Teach greedily looked toward Moer. "This ability looks quite good too."
"Is that so? Let me show you something better", Kuro coldly replied.
In the sky, gradually sinking into the night, a golden light descended. As it lowered, people could finally make out what it was.
It was a long golden rod.
The moment this golden rod appeared, Shiryu, who had been locked in sword combat with Dracule Mihawk, was stunned. He instinctively looked toward the golden light. "That aura."
"You'd better not look around carelessly."
A calm voice suddenly appeared by his ear. Shiryu was startled, instinctively stepping back—but it was already too late.
Hiss!
A wisp of Black Radiance slashed across his chest, causing him to groan in pain as he staggered backward, a fresh wound now across his chest.
Dracule Mihawk now gripped his sword with both hands. His hawk-like eyes darkened. "Rainbow Shiryu, your swordsmanship is indeed impressive. But from now on, we all need to get serious. He's angry now—if we're not serious, we'll make him angry. I was hoping to have a match with him someday. If he refuses me, that would be unfortunate."
Bang!
At the same time, Boa Hancock kicked Daidon away, spinning gracefully as she landed on the ground. She bent one leg, instinctively looking toward the golden light. "Oh? It's started? Seems this girl is also forbidden."
"Desert Diamond Blade!"
"Shadow Horn Spear!"
Crocodile and Gecko Moria clashed once more before separating.
It wasn't that either could overpower the other, but Crocodile noticed Gecko Moria holding back, and he himself had no desire to fight for the Navy. Their battle was proceeding quite smoothly.
However, now—
"Gecko Moria, it's time to get serious." Crocodile's body was surrounded by sand particles as his single hand completely transformed into a sand-like appendage. "If we don't get serious soon, someone will be giving us the cold shoulder."
"Shishishii shrimp, that aura..." Gecko Moria glanced at the golden light, suddenly speaking. "Sand Crocodile, I've got a proposition."
The golden rod gradually descended before Kuro. Kuro released Autumn Water, opening his five fingers toward the object as he coldly spoke, "The stage that suits you has appeared!"
The golden rod gradually disassembled, revealing a dark golden, slender hilt. Kuro gripped it firmly in one hand.
"Display your might."
Kuro fixed his gaze on Marshall D. Teach, spitting out these words through clenched teeth. With a wave of his hand, he completely unfolded the golden rod, revealing a long, cold, slender white blade flash nearby—a massive great Katana!
"Yokai Blade!!"
Boom!!!
Blood energy erupted from around Kuro's body, forming a circular crimson domain that enveloped the entire G-3 fortress.
It was Killing Intent!!
Within the crimson aura, Kuro's gritted teeth and furious voice echoed clearly.
"Marshall D. Teach, prepare yourself. This time, it won't just be a matter of pain!"
(End of Chapter)
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