With a thunderous boom, the giant piano hand collided with Rocks's fist, erupting with a terrifying roar!
"You do have some skill, but... it isn't enough! Dark Curtain: Burst!" A cruel smile appeared on Rocks's lips. The Dark Curtain spread open, devouring everything, and even space seemed to twist. Then came a series of cracking sounds, as though space itself were shattering!
An even more powerful shockwave radiated outward, directly knocking the monster to the ground and blasting one of its arms apart!
"So you've finally made your move? I'm quite pissed off too, but I can't let you bastards get the first strike. Do you understand the consequences of daring to toy with us?" Crocodile sneered coldly. A storm formed in his palm, instantly turning into a terrifying sandstorm that swept across the area. "First, I'll kill the bastard who dared to fool me. Then we'll tear this place apart!"
Boom, boom, boom...
The storm surged forth, blasting straight toward the monster!
"You damned bastards! I am the god who resurrected you, yet you dare defy me?" The monster climbed back to its feet. Facing the incoming storm, it opened its mouth and unleashed a Soul Shriek that struck in all directions, shattering the storm outright!
It glared furiously at Rocks and Crocodile, its eyes seemingly ready to spit fire!
"Zehahahaha! We are the Rebellious Pirates! You're talking morality and righteousness to us? What a joke. No one gets to stand over our heads!" Golden Lion sneered. "Still, I do have to thank you for one thing—you've given me another chance to raise hell!"
He charged toward the Marines, Conqueror's Haki bearing down on them. "Marines, answer me! Where is that brat Nightblade? Tell him to get his ass out here! Last time, I didn't get nearly enough fun!"