King of Knights vs. the Blackbeard Pirates (Part 1) / King of Knights vs. the Blackbeard Pirates (Part 2)

The towering flames shone down, freezing the image of Blackbeard Pirates.

Snap!

Arthur, his body crackling with electricity, suddenly reached forward and caught the incoming bullet.

'Whoosh-- Boom!'

Holding the bullet in his hand, Arthur flicked it with his finger.

In an instant, an electric current surged.

An orange beam of light shot out from Arthur's hand, creating a sonic boom. Its power was so great that it even ripped through the ground as it flew low overhead, carving out a trench.

The incoming orange beam of light caused Shiryu of the Rain, who had been charging fearlessly, to shrink in the pupils. His Observation Haki a high alert, and he hastily disregarded his disheveled appearance and lunged to the side.

The Blackbeard Pirates behind him quickly scattered.

The orange beam of light landed behind Blackbeard Pirates, and in the burning ruins, it exploded with another loud bang.

"Hiss... What the hell is that?!"

The previously composed Blackbeard Pirates was now staring at the burning house behind him, billowing thick smoke.

Blackbeard gasped, "I think I've learned something incredible."

"The Rumble-Rumble Fruit, the mysterious murderer who killed the Celestial Dragons." Lafitte had lost all interest in turning his cane, his face extremely grave as he said, "What astonishing news! The 'King of Knights,' the World's Greatest Bounty Hunter, not only profits from the Navy and the government, but also manipulates them at will."

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After the initial shock, Blackbeard immediately resumed his arrogant demeanor, exclaiming with wild joy, "The Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit is known for its versatility and practicality. You didn't even reveal it during the Paramount War, facing Pops. You've been hiding it well, King of Knights!!"

Chapter 138 King of Knights vs. Blackbeard Pirates (Part 1)

"Because there's no need to hide anymore!" Arthur held Excalibur, a glint of lightning flashing in his emerald eyes. His calm tone sent a chill down the spines of everyone present.

Yes, there's no need to hide it anymore.

From the moment he stepped into the New World, Arthur felt that whether or not the Rumble-Rumble Fruit would be exposed was no longer important.

Just as Blackbeard looked down on the 'Paradise' of the first half of the Grand Line, the New World is the place to showcase oneself, the sea for the strong.

Whether or not he was exposed was no longer important to Arthur after the Paramount War.

Moreover, even if Arthur were incredibly confident, the probability of defeating Blackbeard Pirates and his crew using only Swordsmanship and Excalibur would be virtually zero.

Even Shiryu of the Rain is no match for him in Swordsmanship, and Arthur, without using Ecalibur, is far inferior.

17 'Whoosh--!'

Having revealed his Rumble-Rumble Fruit abilities, Arthur immediately got serious.

Holding the Excalibur, it is raised high.

Blue and white lightning flashed across the sword's blade, and a dazzling golden sword pressure, mixed with wisps of lightning, carved a long trench in the ground, spreading menacingly toward Blackbeard Pirates.

In other words, they were aiming at Shiryu of the Rain was hiding to the side.

'Swish--smack!'

Holding the Nidai Kitetsu, he casually unleashed a sword pressure, which shattered instantly upon impact, like an egg striking a rock.

"A lightning strike? What an astonishing ability." Shiryu of the Rain sighed softly as he witnessed this seemingly unbearable strike.

'Whoosh-- Boom!'

Even so, Shiryu of the Rain still managed to send the golden sword pressure, mixed with lightning, flying into the air and exploding into a firework of two colors.

However, the blade of the Nidai Kitetsu in Shiryu of the Rain's hands had turned completely black.

Based on the test just now, it's clear that the King of Knights's sword pressure was enhanced by the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. If one were to use pressure reduction to counteract the attack, then one would have to expend more effort than the King of Knights.

This kind of competition is too unfair!

To save energy, Shiryu of the Rain directly applied Armament Haki to the blade, revealing his extensive combat experience.

Seeing this, Arthur didn't care at all. The ground, the air, and the ruins and buildings not far away all began to emit a golden glow around his body, which was sparkling with electricity, and gradually gathered like fireflies emerging from their nest.

"Dark Water--!"

Just as the Excalibur in Arthur's hand began to gather golden light from its surroundings.

Suddenly a shout rang in my ears, and an irresistible force, like a prisoner pulling me in.

Arthur's feet left the ground, and as if drawn by a magnet, he reached out to his right hand, his Blackbeard billowing with black smoke, and flew towards it.

Swish--

Swish--

Arthur remained calm and unperturbed, not even flinching.

As if he had foreseen this, he dispelled the golden Excalibur in his hand and casually unleashed another golden sword pressure mixed with lightning, which spread out along the trajectory of gravity.

"I'm done for!" Blackbeard as he saw Arthur abandon his trump card, cease the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit, and ignore the approaching sword pressure.

"Such a powerful slash with a casual flick of the wrist; this is not something an ordinary swordsman could do." Katarina Day wielded her spear, thrusting the tip forward at the approaching sword pressure.

Bang!

The next instant, a similar scene unfolded again, and another dazzling firework burst into the sky.

'Rumble...!!'

As the 'fireworks' briefly blazed brilliantly, another bolt from the blue struck the sky.

A dazzling blue-white light, like falling stars, cleaved down in an immensely thick blue-white beam.

Upon closer inspection, one would notice that Arthur, upon landing, held Excalibur in one hand, while the palm of his other hand had vanished, crackling with electricity.

'Boom--!'

Faced with that incredibly thick pillar of lightning, Blackbeard Pirates, just like before, dodged it in a pathetic manner, completely lacking any dignity befitting a strongman.

The bolt of lightning that struck down carved a huge, wide circular crater into the ground, and the smell of something scorched by the intense heat of the lightning filled the air.

"The destructive power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit is astounding! No wonder it's the legendary Rumble-Rumble Fruit." Looking at the enormous crater, Blackbeard felt no fear, nor did he care about his previous disheveled state. Instead, the joy in his eyes grew even stronger.

Because of its power, the fruit is all the more valuable.

The more he possesses it, the greater his chances of defeating his Pops.

"Let's do it together! Whoever contributes the most will get to choose between the King of Knights' Supreme Great Grade Sword and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit." Blackbeard finally got serious, laughing arrogantly but not menacingly.

If it is his Dark-Dark Fruit, it is the most vicious Devil Fruit in history.

Therefore, in Blackbeard's mind, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit is second only to his Pops's ability.

However, Blackbeard prefers the power of the man he has admired for decades to the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

"What an incredible temptation, meow~" 'Corrupt King' Abaro Pizarro raised the cannon in his hand and grinned.

"What a troublesome ability. I just hope this King of Knights's aim isn't too good." Lafitte sprouted a pair of white wings from his back, twirled his cane, and said elegantly.

'Whoosh whoosh whoosh...!!'

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone except 'Death' Doc Q, sniper Van Augur, and captain Blackbeard began to rush towards Arthur.

This isn't a turn-based game; it's a probing contest where a few brief exchanges are enough to reveal the depth of the opponent's strength.

The few who emerged from the Infinite Hell no longer looked down on Arthur; instead, their gazes were filled with a mixture of fear and intense greed.

Chapter 139 King of Knights vs. Blackbeard Pirates (Part 2)

Even the Corrupt King and his gang had to admit that this young man, who was almost too young, was a truly dazzling newcomer.

Reputation and ability are secondary; the most important thing is that this kid is a treasure trove of talent.

The Supreme Great Grade Sword, the legendary Pegasus, the billion-dollar bounty on heads, and now there's another Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit, ranked among the top.

Who among those present wouldn't want it?

The reason they formed a temporary team with Blackbeard was precisely because of his unreasonable and ferocious abilities, wasn't it?

Now, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, a name familiar even to those who haven't read the "Devil Fruit Encyclopedia," grants the ability to control lightning once eaten, and it's right before their eyes.

First come, first served; the most capable will take their place!

Just like those who united to overthrow Arthur, even the once infamous Corrupt King and others were momentarily dominated by greed when faced with Arthur, who was a treasure trove of resources.

Their expressions were completely undisguised, and Arthur took them all in.

His Observation Haki (A++) was always active, and glimpses of the future flashed by like a slideshow.

Arthur's mindset remained completely calm throughout.

Faced with the impending all-out attack, Arthur simply stood still. His hand, which had been the Divine Judgment that had missed its target, returned, and golden light gathered in his palm, transforming into a slender, silver-white spear.

With a holy sword in one hand and Holy Lance in the other, Arthur's body crackled with electricity, unleashing his Conqueror's Haki (B).

Its imposing presence was instantly amplified.

'Whoosh whoosh whoosh... Boom boom!'

The spear flashed like a dragon, leaving endless afterimages.

The long, sharp spearhead emitted a dazzling blue-white light.

The gun in his hand flashed as it charged up, and then, solidified into Thunder Dragons, roaring angrily, they broke free.

Those present were no ordinary people; their Observation Haki had already given them a high level of warning.

The moment the Thunder Dragon roared, I reacted extremely quickly and dodged.

From the town on Bill Island, the sounds of artillery bombardment echoed once more.

'Whoosh!'

'Bang bang--'

'Whoosh!'

Gunfire mingled together, followed by the slicing of air by spears and blades.

Arthur was surrounded by Blackbeard Pirates like in an arena. In front of him were close-range attacks from "Crescent Moon Hunter" Catarina Devon and Shiryu of the Rain, behind him were guns and cannons from "Corrupt King" Avalo Pizarro and snipers from Bacchus Jolt and Van Augur, and there was also "Devil Sheriff" Lafitte flying in the air with an elegant smile, ready to strike at any moment, as well as Blackbeard, Jesus Burgess, and Doc Q watching from the sidelines.

Everyone present was a notorious and utterly wicked scoundrel, yet they possessed not a shred of shame.

Faced with such a lineup, no one dared to underestimate them in the slightest.

Even Arthur, whose eyes were flashing with electricity, became slightly serious at this moment.

Faced with these deadly attacks, Observation Haki (A++) was constantly playing out scenes from the future. Arthur saw that he would be injured if he used Elemental Transformation, and he also saw the attack patterns that Catarina Devon and Shiryu of the Rain.

Arthur quickly came up with a solution.

Arthur quickly came up with a solution.

"50 million volts discharge!"

With a stomp of his foot, streaks of lightning spread out, forming a blue-white shield that enveloped Arthur, blocking all the incoming bullets.

Even the weapons of Catarina Devon and Shiryu of the Rain, imbued with Armament Haki, encountered some resistance.

'Whoosh--!'

This short period of time may seem insignificant, but it was enough for Arthur to shift from a passive to an active position.

Without a word, he swung the Excalibur in his hand at Excalibur of the Shiryu of the Rain.

The immense pressure of the golden sword caused the ravaged town to radiate a dazzling golden light.

The golden sword pressed down like a tidal wave, with terrifying explosive force, mixed with the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, completely engulfing Shiryu of the Rain, who had foreseen this scene but had no time to react.

The golden sword, crackling with lightning, cleaved a deep trench in the Bill Island, blasting Shiryu of the Rain hundreds of meters away.

When swordsmen engage in close combat, the biggest taboos are losing focus and having slow reaction times.

If it were a normal sword strike, or if it were from a certain distance, Shiryu of the Rain would definitely have some time to react and to charge up his counterattack.

But what's terrible about him is that, like Blackbeard Pirates and other villains, he has no sense of shame whatsoever, and he has completely abandoned the dignity of the strong.