The Great Battle Is About to Begin!

"These cowardly bastards, don't let me find an opportunity to do this in the future!" Teach was so angry that he almost ground his teeth to powder. Anyone with eyes could see that the one who stole the Dark-Dark Fruit was Nightmare's subordinate, but these people were obviously cowards who bullied the weak and dared not point the finger at Nightmare, so they took the opportunity to make him the scapegoat.

"Oh no! Those bastards are going to gang up on the Teach brothers! We'd better hurry over and help them!" Although Jozu didn't know why Teach could unleash such powerful strength, he was always honest and straightforward and never thought of anything sinister. Seeing Teach being attacked, he was furious. When did it become the Whitebeard Pirates' turn to be bullied?

"That's right, these bastards who lie through their teeth! If that auctioneer was one of Big Brother Teach's men, how could he have ambushed him halfway? It was clearly Big Brother Teach who exposed their conspiracy!"

"They're just trying to use Big Brother Teach to damage the prestige of our Whitebeard Pirates. We absolutely can't let those despicable villains succeed!"

"Oh no, Big Brother Teach is about to collapse!"

These underlings were clearly extremely resentful. They had been with the Whitebeard Pirates for quite some time, but they were far inferior to veterans like Teach. Therefore, they thought it was not surprising that Teach had such strength; perhaps it was because he was too low-key and unwilling to put himself in a superior position.

Marco, however, was thinking much more. Teach's power in that instant had almost surpassed his own. Despite possessing such strength, he had kept it hidden for over twenty years, even willingly serving as a subordinate to a newcomer like Ace. Such cunning was beyond terrifying.

If, as others say, Teach simply prefers to keep a low profile, then that's fine. The real fear is that Teach might have some unspeakable motive.

It's worth noting that Teach already possessed such terrifying strength before even consuming Devil Fruit. If he were to acquire the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit, his combat prowess would be unimaginable. Marco even had a horrifying thought...

"Marco, don't just stand there! Make a move now, or I alone won't be able to get you out of this mess." Jozu's shout interrupted Marco's thoughts.

Marco looked up and nearly died of anger. Jozu had already led the members of the First Division and the Third Division to charge forward, and Jozu, transformed into a diamond man, was at the forefront, rampaging through the battlefield like a mad Wild Bull that had lost its mind, trampling everything in his path.

"Forget it, let's save Teach first. We can't let my suspicions make us forget our decades of brotherhood. We'll have to find out more about Teach doubts after this is over. Otherwise, we'll become a laughingstock for the other Four Emperors crews." Marco transformed into Phoenix and soared into the sky, showering down azure flames. The Whitebeard Pirates, now imbued with the "Rebirth Flame," were filled with high fighting spirit, fighting like madmen. With Marco there, as long as they weren't instantly killed, their injuries would heal in just a few seconds.

Seeing that Marco didn't come to his aid immediately like the others, Teach guessed that Marco must have become suspicious of his strength and identity, and was only coming to help out of friendship and political considerations.

However, this doesn't matter. In Teach's view, as long as he can obtain the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit, he will be able to completely possess the combat power of the Four Emperors. Even if he is no match for the old man Whitebeard, it will not be difficult for him to defect from the Whitebeard Pirates.

"Nightmare, your plan seems to have fallen apart!" The Red Hair directly shattered the private rooms with his aura, exposing himself in front of Roy, and said mockingly, "You must be very disappointed. You fooled everyone, even me, but your conspiracy was ruined by an unknown nobody."

"For me, the Dark-Dark Fruit is just icing on the cake. It would be nice to have it, but I wouldn't lose much if I didn't," Roy said with a half-smile. "Compared to those insignificant things, what surprises me more is your determination. I never expected that a proud man like you would be willing to join forces with others to deal with me. I'm truly flattered!"

"If it were just a simple duel, I naturally wouldn't say much. Every man who sets out for the sea has the determination and will to disregard life and death. Besides, the Roger Pirates have long since disbanded, so I naturally have no right to avenge Oden."

"However, you have gone too far. You shouldn't harm your family. The Kozuki Family was innocent, yet you cruelly exterminated them. You even had the heart to kill such a cute little girl like Tao Tao. You are truly heartless. Therefore, Senior Gaban and I are acting as friends to seek revenge against you. We will use your blood and soul to pay tribute to the spirits of the Kozuki Family!" The Red Hair was ashen, and his terrifying aura was like the prelude to a storm, so oppressive that it was frightening.

The fact that Roy's actions could enrage a kind-hearted man like Red Hair to this extent clearly indicates that Roy's actions have crossed his bottom line.

But Momonosuke = Cute? Roy disagrees with that conclusion.

"Tsk tsk, what terrifying killing intent. It seems no matter what I say, you won't change your mind. In that case, I have nothing more to say. Let's settle this with our swords. And what about Scopper Gaban? How long are you going to keep this a secret?" Roy said nonchalantly.

"The last time I met Brother Rayleigh, he told me that a remarkable newcomer had emerged in this vast ocean, and that he might become a powerful challenger to the future of this ocean. I didn't believe it at the time, but now it seems that Brother Rayleigh may have underestimated you!" A handsome older man with a hooked nose, a pointed chin, and small sunglasses appeared in the room and remarked with a meaningful expression.

"Senior Rayleigh, it's been more than two years since I last saw him. How is he?" Roy asked familiarly, as if they were old friends.

"They're just living a life of debauchery, drinking and flirting with young girls all day long. They live a much more comfortable life than us!"

"Really? That's truly enviable," Roy said calmly. "But, didn't Rayleigh come with you? If he were here too, I'd be doomed today!"

"It's best not to drag him into this. Besides, with Shanks and me teaming up, dealing with you shouldn't be too difficult." Scopper Gaban placed both hands on the hilt of his sword, his killing intent gradually surging.

"Oh? Being too confident can lead to big losses!" Roy emerged from the ruins, his aura growing stronger with each step. In the end, even the sky darkened, and a thunder dragon roared in the black clouds.

A great war is about to break out!

Help me up... I can still... I can keep working myself to the bone.