Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

The next second, the black blade's demonic intent, carrying a world-destroying power, slashed down towards Blackbeard's head!

Chapter 512 Ha, trying to escape?

Such a strike was utterly merciless.

A flash of crimson suddenly appeared deep within Blackbeard's pupils.

Once you can see that trajectory, there's no way to avoid it.

"Momo, a hundred times!"

He threw out all five rings in his hand. The Momo Fruit can make objects grow larger and faster by a hundred times. In an instant, when the rings were thrown out, one of them grew into the size of a small mountain, standing between him and the black sword that had been slashed down.

"A ring? Is this all you've got? You can't stop me!"

Luffy didn't dodge; instead, the black sword expanded, and the giant ring was sliced ​​into pieces, turning into countless fragments that fell to the ground below like a meteor shower.

Everything is compatible with the Momo-Momo Fruit, since gigantification in this world represents power.

As it turns out, the sword in Luffy's hand can also change size at any time.

Still can't catch up?

Blackbeard narrowed his eyes as he watched this scene.

Two years have passed since Impel Down.

Two years after his crushing defeat at the hands of Luffy, he no longer relied solely on his Devil Fruit powers as before, but instead revived his previously neglected physical skills. Combined with the power of the Momo-Momo Fruit, he was certain that he was far stronger than he had been two years ago.

But, unexpectedly...

Unexpectedly, the straw-hatted boy in front of him has improved even more.

If you're slow on one step, you'll be slow on every step.

But this world won't be friendly to someone like Straw Hat!

Zhula,

A deep darkness surged forth from beneath Blackbeard's feet, as if a valve leading to an abyss had been opened. This darkness seemed capable of devouring all light, spreading out continuously and converging into a vast dark world beneath Blackbeard's feet.

"Hahaha, Straw Hat Kid, this world isn't for a headstrong, reckless fool like you!"

"You've broken some rules, and countless people will try to stop you. Someone like you will never become the Pirate King!"

Teach's fists were enveloped in a thick layer of darkness as he shouted at Luffy, "You can face us, but can you stand against the entire world on your own?!"

Tichy has made his decision.

He wants to cooperate with the world government again.

Monsters should be treated like monsters.

Just like when I became one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, I had to deal with the monster Whitebeard back then, and now I have to deal with the Straw Hats!

If you're not a monster in the eyes of the other person, then become a monster yourself.

No matter what means are used.

So, have you made a decision?

A deep voice came from beside Blackbeard.

Shiryu walked slowly over, his uniform soaked in blood, which stained the scarlet demon sword Raiyu.

"Hehehe, you need to control yourself, Shiryu."

The strong smell of blood made Blackbeard turn his head slightly to look at the cursed sword in Shiryu's hand.

This knife itself is a legend. It is said that every wielder will eventually be consumed by the knife's bloodlust and become a monster that only knows how to kill.

But Shiryu was different. He was not consumed by the blade, but became one with it. His bloodlust and Lei Yu's bloodthirsty nature were perfectly matched, nourishing and amplifying each other.

"Teach, now that things have come to this, there's no need to hide anything, right? What should we do next?"

Another voice broke in, Devon licked his lips, his scarlet tongue tracing across his equally scarlet lips, "I really want to collect all the Straw Hat Pirates' faces, they're all top-quality."

As she spoke, she reached out and touched her cheek, as if she was already imagining the feeling of peeling Luffy's skin off and sticking it on her own face.

The Inu Inu no Mi (Dog-Dog Fruit), Mythical Zoan type, Nine-Tailed Fox form, grants her the ability to transform, but transformation alone is not enough. What she wants is to truly possess those faces, to collect them forever, and to make them part of her trophies.

"It's about time."

Basque Chote gulped down several mouthfuls of liquor from his gourd, the strong liquor dripping from the corners of his mouth. He stuck out his ridiculously long tongue again and laughed drunkenly:

"The Evil King should have already taken back the shattered Whole Cake Island from Big Mom. We still have a fighting chance."

As he spoke, he shook the gourd, and the liquid inside made a sloshing sound.

The power of the Sake-Sake Fruit allows him to convert any liquid into alcohol, and also to convert alcohol into his own source of power.

The more he drinks, the stronger he becomes, and of course, the more drunk he gets.

But for him, the line between drunkenness and sobriety had long been blurred.

"Ha ha ha ha, well said, my men! Let's do it! He can't stop our ambition!"

Teach was very satisfied with his men's reaction.

He turned his gaze back to Luffy and grinned maliciously, "No monster is invincible, and you're no exception. But having enough monsters together still gives you a significant advantage."

"You've probably already seen them, haven't you? Those monsters from the World Government. There's more than one of them. Can you kill one, or all of them?"

"They're chattering away."

Luffy glanced around, brimming with confidence, "The monster will die if it's killed!"

You are no exception!

That is, at this time.

boom! boom! boom!

Several gunshots rang out almost simultaneously, the sound of bullets slicing through the air sharp and piercing.

Luffy rested his hand on his straw hat, tilting his head slightly.

Several bullets whizzed past his ear.

Several more particles, less than half a meter in front of him, were pulverized by an invisible layer of Conqueror's Haki.

I agree with that statement.

A calm voice rang out.

Van Augur, wielding his uniquely designed sniper rifle, bravely appeared not far from Luffy.

The ability of the Teleportation Fruit allows him to move freely across the battlefield and appear wherever he wants, a gift from heaven for a sniper.

It was also Usopp's dream fruit.

He pointed the gun at Luffy and pulled the trigger.

It completely blocked all of Luffy's possible escape routes.

"Is everyone here?"

Luffy didn't look at Van Augur; instead, he glanced left and right.

Almost simultaneously, several figures appeared out of thin air beside Luffy.

Those were the executives who had been teleported here by Van Augur's teleportation fruit.

Haki and Devil Fruit abilities began to be displayed to their fullest extent in that area.

Shiryu was the first to be affected.

The power of the Clear-Clear Fruit allowed his figure to merge into the air the moment he appeared, making him completely invisible to the naked eye. Only the crimson light emanating from the demon sword Raiyu would reveal his location.

Following closely behind was De Peng.

Her body began to change during the teleportation process; her bones crackled and popped, and her muscles and skin twisted and deformed as if reshaped by an invisible hand.

The moment her feet touched the ground, she became a completely different person.

An elderly man with silver hair wearing a red cloak.

The old man was tall and thin, his red cloak fluttering in the wind, and his long silver hair was neatly combed back, revealing a face with sharp features and a certain aristocratic arrogance.

"Barolorick Redfield?"

Golden Lion recognized the figure at a glance, his pupils contracted slightly, and his tone was somewhat surprised, "That guy's ability is really strange."

Known as the Lone Red, the Crimson Earl, he was a great pirate in Roger's era, on par with Whitebeard and Shiki.

Unexpectedly, Devon's Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit could transform him into his likeness.

As expected of a Mythical Zoan!

Dog-Dog Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Nine-Tailed Fox form.

"This is the face I'm most satisfied with,"

Devon's voice came from beneath the Red Earl's skin, "My ability is not just about changing appearances; I can replicate a portion of the power of the person I've transformed. While it's not as powerful as the original, it's enough to deal with you."

As she spoke, she raised her hand, and a cloud of black mist emerged from her palm.

That's Redfield's ability—to create and manipulate darkness.

While it may not be as pure and powerful as Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit, it has the advantage of being able to be used in combination.

When her darkness overlaps with Teach's darkness, the entire area is shrouded in absolute darkness, from which no light can penetrate.

"With my dark side working together, this battlefield is our home ground!"

On the other side, Basque Jote also activated his ability.

Drunkard's fire!

A colossal, transparent beast, formed from concentrated alcohol, was ignited by flames, and the intense heat swept over it.

In just a few breaths, all of Luffy's escape routes seemed to be blocked.