Mokomo Dukedom

Zunesha Back - Mokomo Dukedom

"Boom--!"

Blackbeard Adventure Group's giant ship crashed heavily onto the elephant's back, shaking the earth as if it were doing so.

The deep rumble echoed through the night sky, startling even the distant forest birds into taking flight.

This commotion quickly alerted the native inhabitants of the Mokomo Dukedom.

--The one in power at this moment is none other than the King of the Night, Cat Viper.

At this moment, he was drinking heartily with his clansmen, the aroma of meat and wine mingling, and laughter echoing throughout the air.

The moment the loud noise came, his laughter stopped abruptly, his brow furrowed, and the tips of his erect cat ears trembled slightly.

"This voice... something's not right."

The Cat Viper exhaled a breath of alcohol, its tail suddenly lashed out, and its eyes turned cold.

He ordered in a deep voice, "Blackback, Rody, you Musketeer Squad to Whale Forest to investigate."

"Yes, sir!"

Blackback of the Masira Mink Tribe and Rody of the Water Buffalo Mink Tribe immediately led their men away, rushing towards the direction from which the loud noise had come.

The banquet was lively again, but the Cat Viper never raised his glass once more.

His intuition told him that this was no ordinary matter.

Time passed second by second--

"... Strange, why haven't they come back yet?"

The Cat Viper abruptly slammed down its wine glass, its massive body slowly rising to its feet.

His shadow stretched extremely long in the firelight—it was that of a Mink Tribe comparable in size to a giant beast.

Its entire body is covered in golden fur interspersed with brown spots, its thick mane is like flames encircling the sides of its neck, and its bushy and thick tail is like a waving battle flag.

A deep scar ran across his left eye, making his face look even more ferocious.

With a pipe dangling from his lips, he slowly exhaled white smoke, a murderous glint gradually rising in his eyes.

Holding a heavy double-headed trident weapon, he slammed it into the ground with a loud "bang," sending a shockwave rippled outwards.

"Judging from their words, they're up to no good..."

Just as the Cat Viper was about to lead his pack on a personal journey, the sound of footsteps crunching on dry branches came from deep within the forest.

"Click--click--click--"

Five figures slowly stepped into the firelight-illuminated field of vision.

The leader was a burly man with a full beard, and his black cloak Hunting Roar in the night wind.

He looked around and grinned, revealing his jagged gums and fangs, his laughter sinister and arrogant.

"Ha ha ha! So this is the home of the Mink Tribe?"

--The visitor was none other than Marshall D. Teach.

His steps were heavy, each one seemingly crushing the chests of the Mink Tribe.

Behind him, four figures followed closely: Lafitte, a dangerous smile on his face, his cane spinning slightly;

Van Oka's eyes were cold, the glint of his sniper scope flashing in the night.

Jesus Burgess's bare upper body was muscular and his fists were clenched so tightly they cracked.

Doc Q rode slowly on the sickly horse, his cough hoarse, yet emanating a chilling aura.

The five people, like silhouettes in the darkness, stepped into the land of the Mokomo Dukedom, bringing with them an unprecedented sense of oppression.

The night was dark, the firelight flickered in the wind, and the air was so tense it seemed about to burst.

Cat Viper took a deep drag on his pipe, smoke swirling around him, his one intact eye gleaming coldly, and his trident slammed into the ground with a clang.

"Intruders... you're really asking for it."

Immediately afterwards, the Cat Viper roared like thunder, its fury shaking the night sky. "What... what have you done to my companion?!"

Teach burst into laughter upon hearing this, causing the leaves in the forest to rustle.

"Heh heh--! You mean those two Masira and Water Buffalo charged at us as soon as they saw us?"

He spread his arms, his eyes flashing with cruel coldness. "Before I even stated my purpose, they were about to attack, so I simply handed them over—"

Before he could finish speaking...

"Boom!!"

The Cat Viper had transformed into a golden shadow and pounced! The Trident gleamed with a cold light, and the sound of it cutting through the air was like thunder, instantly piercing Teach's chest!!

"Asshole!!"

A sharp piece of metal pierced his chest, making a strange, muddy sound.

However—the sensation from his hand caused the Cat Viper's pupils to shrink sharply!

"... This feel... something's not right?!"

Teach's chest was pierced, but no blood gushed out. Instead, it slowly writhed and turned into a black swamp!

"Gurgle... gurgle..."

The mud surged wildly up the Trident, attempting to devour the Cat Viper's arm!

Teach lowered his head and chuckled coldly, his voice hoarse and sinister. "Really... none of them can understand human language."

The Cat Viper reacted with alarm, suddenly releasing its grip and leaping away! The moment its feet touched the ground, the earth cracked, and dust was swept up by its tail.

"This is... Devil Fruit User...?!"

Teach reached out and grabbed the Trident from his chest, casually pulling it out of the swampy mass of flesh, as if he had never been injured as his flesh and blood regenerated.

He snorted coldly and threw the Trident to the ground, sparks flying everywhere.

The Cat Viper's claws were as black as iron, enveloped in Armament Haki, and their sharp claws gleamed with a chilling luster under the moonlight.

The Mink Tribe warriors behind him, their hair standing on end, brandished their weapons, forming a torrent of murderous intent.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the air surged, as if even the air itself carried the smell of burning.

Seeing Teach's eyes blazed with fervor, and his laughter echoed through the night, "Just as I thought... the Mink Tribe!! They're all born warriors!!"

He stretched one hand forward, his arm twisted, the mud swirling in his palm like a vortex that would devour everything.

"Hey, all of you, join me!! I'll lead you to the sea—to see the true future!!"

The Cat Viper's eyes were bloodshot, and its roar shook the night sky.

"Shut up!! You're nothing like the person we're waiting for!!"

In the next instant, his figure suddenly swelled, his golden hair stood on end, arcs of electricity crackled around him, and his pupils turned crimson—

"Sulong Transformation!!"

A violent aura erupted suddenly, sweeping across the entire field like thunder!

Teach's expression suddenly turned ferocious. He crossed his arms, the stretching of rubber and the churning of mud intertwining and surging, his figure twisting and contorting in the moonlight:

"Corrupt Person!!"

"Red Cat Dance!!"

The silver-white Cat Viper, crackling with electricity, charged at full speed, its Cat Claws, imbued with electricity and Armament Haki, fiercely attacking Teach.

"Boom--!"

A fierce wind howled, the forest instantly exploded, giant trees snapped, and the earth cracked!

The thunderous roar of the Mink Tribe and Teach's dark swamp collided suddenly!

Amidst the roaring and furious clashes, arcs of electricity and darkness raged through the night as the battle between the Mink Tribe and the Blackbeard Adventure Group shook the very back of Zunesha.

This sudden battle will also become the fuse that ignites the future.

Time slips by unnoticed.

Two years later, at Marine Headquarters, Marineford

Morning light streamed through the heavy curtains, illuminating the neat and dignified office.

Stacks of documents piled up on the desk, and pens scratched their heads.

Dressed in a white Admiral's uniform, Roy was looking down at the documents, his expression focused and calm.