"What nonsense are you spouting? Even if we kill you, the Hive will still be ours."
With his hands in his pockets, Lucci spoke without any mercy, completely crushing the last bit of dignity Ochoku had left.
"What are you talking about, you bastard? Ochoku Zhi was already a legend before you were even born!"
At this moment, amidst the ruins of the building shattered by a lifetime of destruction, a burly man pushed aside the rubble and emerged, his eyes filled with rage.
Although his face was covered in blood, he was clearly much stronger than the other pirates who had long since turned into a pool of flesh and blood.
"There are more experts?"
Lucci pulled out his hands and watched Enel fight; he had been itching to join in for a long time.
"Big Fool! Don't do anything stupid!"
Ochoku was surprised that at such a time, there were still subordinates willing to stand up and protect him, which touched him inexplicably.
He had no name; he was a fool who only knew how to eat meat and drink alcohol, and would do whatever he was told. So everyone called him Big Fool, and he didn't care.
He was just a small-time pirate he picked up on a whim back then.
But at this critical moment, he became the only companion willing to die with him.
"Admiral Ochoku, thank you for taking care of me all these years. Big Fool 'm afraid I can no longer drink with you."
"Giant Strength Impact!"
This time, Big Fool Sha disobeyed Ochoku's orders and charged at him with a fist that was almost the size of Lucci's head.
Lucci shrugged his shoulders and raised his fist to collide with the punch, but unexpectedly, the next moment, Lucci was blasted away and crashed into the house.
"A man with Bounty of over 200 million is nothing special."
Big Fool turned his attention to other people; even if he was going to die, he wanted to take as many people down with him.
With a sudden burst of power from his legs, he instantly appeared in front of Nolan and Robin.
Pick the softest persimmons to squeeze; kill a few with lower Bounty first, as that's more worthwhile.
As for the seemingly harmless Chopper, he has strategically ignored him.
But what he didn't notice was that neither of the people in front of him seemed to panic at the impending blow.
Even Nolan and Robin had a hint of sarcastic smiles on their faces.
"Aren't you getting a little too cocky?"
The next instant, a slender leopard kick struck his face, sending him flying.
A pure white dove landed on the Tyrant's shoulder. Lucci was standing next to Robin, still in the position of raising his leg.
He had already transformed into his beastman form, his bulging muscles causing his pure white suit to bulge.
"Zoan? I'm a Paramecia user, the Power-Power Fruit! The Zoan's enhancements are completely useless against me!"
Big Fool stood up, his face covered in bruises, but he revealed a bloodthirsty smile. Then, his muscles began to bulge, and his face turned red.
"The Power-Power Fruit? It sounds like it would be a good match for Zoan."
After such a long time, Lucci has finally received a result that he thinks is pretty good.
Having acquired Steel Skin, his defense is already extremely strong, but his offensive capabilities are relatively weak. The Power-Power Fruit can make up for this weakness.
"What you said makes some sense, but it will only be useful if your own strength surpasses mine!"
Lucci crouched down slightly, then pushed off forcefully, sending the two of them flying together, pressing down on Big Fool's head.
"What a pirate crew full of monsters!"
Ochoku had already stood up. Big Fool had chosen to give his life for him. If he begged for mercy or ran away, wouldn't he be unworthy of the legendary reputation?
"Don't underestimate me, kid!"
His aura surged, and his eyes, which had initially looked listless, suddenly became bright and piercing, making him look nothing like an injured old man.
At this moment, he is truly the Great Pirate King!
Armament Haki: Hardening!
His entire body was enveloped in Haki of dominance, even his Whitebeard that almost reached his knees.
"The God will play along with you for a bit!"
Enel also became serious. After all, his opponent was once an absolute powerhouse. If he were to be careless and suffer a setback, he would definitely be laughed at by that bastard Lucci.
When the two clashed again, Ochoku was still at a disadvantage, but he was no longer in the same miserable state as before when he had been completely overwhelmed.
From the ground to the air and back to the ground, Ochoku was constantly injured. Even though he was on high alert and prepared to die, his age was still a fatal flaw.
Time waits for no one.
"King's One-Sword Style: Crescent Moon!"
He leaped into the air, his arms taut, and amidst the gasps of the pirates and marines below, he unleashed a crescent-shaped sword aura that seemed to blot out the sky, heading straight for Enel.
The latter raised Thunder God's Halberd and shook it lightly in the air. All the swords, spears, and ironware nearby trembled, and people seemed to be pulled by some force, making some unsteady on their feet.
"Thunder Magnetic Storm!"
With the shaking of Thunder God's Halberd, a bolt of lightning carrying a brutal aura was generated. As Enel swung it, the rapidly spinning lightning storm slammed towards Ochoku.
The sword energy collided with the magnetic storm in a mere instant, and the sword energy was completely devoured.
"I am... Ochoku!"
Ochoku held his long sword in front of him, focusing all his strength on the Armament Haki, and was then struck. The light in the air was like another sun.
"Maximum Wheel - Rokuogan!"
Meanwhile, the outcome was also decided. Lucci's leopard fist struck Big Fool's chest, unleashing a powerful vortex of energy.
The latter coughed up a mouthful of blood, his eyes rolled back, and he knelt on the ground.
With the sound of him kneeling, Ochoku, his body charred black, fell to the ground, barely alive.
"If you were a few decades younger, perhaps you could satisfy the God a little more."
Enel sighed softly, picked up an apple that had fallen from a fruit stand, wiped it clean, and started eating it.
"Is this a form of recognition? I really didn't expect that!"
Ochoku smiled contentedly. Even at his peak, he wouldn't dare say he could defeat his opponent.
Judging from their fight alone, Enel is clearly a powerhouse at the level of Yonko, but he is not the strongest member of the team.
Ochoku had to admit that Ulquiorra did indeed have the strength to look down on him, but at the time of his departure, he was able to gain the other party's recognition, which was worthwhile.
"Lord Ulquiorra! We are willing to acknowledge you as our new admiral and call you king!"
The pirates who were still alive nearby knew that Ochoku was doomed. Some of them, who thought themselves clever, shouted in the direction of Cifer.
These words seemed to give everyone a direction, and so the call was met with overwhelming support. The surviving pirates all began to join the shouting.
"A lackey who doesn't use his brain will always be a lackey!"
Ochoku seemed to have expected this, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
How could a proud man like Ulquiorra possibly allow a bunch of good-for-nothings who surrendered on the battlefield to become his subordinates?
Just as he expected, Nolan raised his finger and began to clear out the remaining pirates. Lucci, seemingly not yet done playing, also joined the slaughter.
"Hey kid, take this guy away. And return his Bounty, or I won't mind making a trip to Marineford."
Cifer pointed to Koby, who was standing not far away, looking like he was stunned, and spoke calmly.
"Yes... yes!"
Koby snapped out of his daze and quickly called two marines to come with him, lifting Ochoku's body and carrying him onto the warship.
The latter was powerless to struggle, and could no longer struggle; he simply closed his eyes and let himself be.
After giving Cifer a deep look, Koby cautiously led his men away.
He's going to Marineford to collect the Bounty and send it over, because this madman really dares to cause a ruckus in Marineford!
He didn't want his wrong choice to cause the deaths of countless marines.
After witnessing what the Cifer powers had done, most of the civilians chose to stay.
After all, all the pirates in Rocky Port have been wiped out. As long as I behave myself, this might be the safest place in the world.
"Let's go to the center of the island."
A burst of emerald light erupted from Cifer's fingertips, shattering the iconic skull-shaped building. That thing was simply too much of an eyesore in its place.
"There, I will build my own Las Noches!"