To March Toward One's End Generously and Calmly-Isn't That a Kind of Romance?

Wang Zhi and Silver Axe were so angry they wanted to curse.

What the hell are those bastards, Red-Hair, doing here?

Shanks, that good-for-nothing, couldn't even hold on a little longer. And Beckman, how could he just die like that?

Now, things have changed drastically. It started as four against three, but now it's become two against three.

After a brief moment of sparring, Silver Axe and Wang Zhi reunited, standing back to back, each wary of Yixiao and Gion.

Silver Axe looked at Ortolan, who was walking slowly towards them, and then said, "Wang Zhi, you're not going to abandon me and run away too, are you?"

In the current situation, if Silver Axe realizes he can't win, he has no chance of survival, after all, he is a Power-Power Devil Fruit User, not some other speed-type user.

But there's still some hope for Wang Zhi; his teleportation speed is very fast, so he might be able to escape.

Wang Zhi said in a deep voice, "Whether we can escape or not, I've already tested it. That guy's Rumble-Rumble ability truly lives up to its reputation as 'invincible.' He can keep up with me at full speed, so how could I possibly escape? Therefore, you don't need to worry about me abandoning you..."

"Fool..." Silver Axe suddenly laughed, cursing as he said, "What I mean is, we've been fighting each other for so many years, and in the end, we've got nothing. Instead, we're stuck here on Hachinosu Island like two guard dogs. It's really pointless. But... I think I just realized today that I've started to consider you a true brother. So if there's a chance later, you should leave. Anyway, you bastard always spouting nonsense about forbearance, so you probably don't feel any pressure. If you like forbearance, then run for your life, and live well. When you have the chance, just remember to avenge me..."

Wang Zhi paused for a moment, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes, then said, "You said it yourself. If you really have the chance later, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Hahahaha..." Silver Axe laughed loudly, "I may only be able to create one opportunity, so don't hesitate!"

At the same time, Ortolan also walked to the vicinity of the battlefield. He looked at Silver Axe and Wang Zhi, then turned his gaze to Gion and Ichisho, and said, "Suddenly I've lost interest. Let's kill them!"

He was indeed somewhat disinterested. Ortolan didn't know what was wrong with his mood. It was as if, after Beckman ended his life with a single shot, he had lost the desire to continue entangled with Wang Zhi and Silver Axe.

Similarly, he didn't want to get entangled with the Red Hair Pirates anymore; it was pointless. Perhaps that's why he didn't regret it afterwards.

No sooner had Ortolan finished speaking than Silver Axe's eyes darkened, and without a word, he charged at him with his battle axe in hand.

According to Silver Axe, as Wang Zhi said, Ortolan's Goro Goro no Mi could entangle him, but it didn't have much of an advantage in speed. So as long as he could entangle Ortolan and prevent him from splitting his attention, the other two Marines shouldn't be able to stop Wang Zhi. At that time, Wang Zhi would have a chance to escape!

Indeed, that was the case. Gion couldn't keep up with Wang Zhi's speed at all. Although Issho's ability could restrain Wang Zhi, that was all. If Wang Zhi was determined to run away, he couldn't stop him either!

As soon as the Silver Axe moved, Yi Xiao swung his Cane Sword out fiercely, shouting, "Power Blade - Fierce Tiger!"

"Haaah!!!" Silver Axe didn't dodge at all. The battle axe in his hand was wrapped with powerful strength and Haki. He chopped down with the axe to meet Yi Xiao's slash!

The sheer power was truly unreasonable. The Silver Axe cleaved a path through Yi Xiao's attack with a single blow. Without even glancing at Yi Xiao, he suddenly accelerated, the speed generated by his brute force allowing him to instantly appear in front of Ortolan. The heavy battle axe was effortless in his hands, even spinning in the air before crashing down on Ortolan with overwhelming force.

Ortolan showed no intention of backing down, raising his hand and grabbing the battle axe with Haki power.

With a loud bang, two wounds split open at the base of Ortolan's hand, blood flowing freely, but he had indeed firmly caught the powerful blow.

Just then, a resolute smile appeared in Silver Axe's eyes, "Fool, now's the time!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately abandoned the battle axe in his hand, spread his arms, leaned forward, and hugged Ortolan around the waist. He then used his feet to push off and forcefully propelled Ortolan forward.

He couldn't think of any good way to restrain Ortolan, who possessed the Goro Goro no Mi. Therefore, he believed that he only had one chance to strike. If he showed even the slightest sign of his strength, Ortolan would never fall for the same move again. And the first strike was his only chance!

By taking him by surprise and catching him off guard, we can lock him up directly. With his Haki and strength, it is impossible for Ortolan to break free in one go. And that is enough. This is the chance for the Wang Zhi to escape!

At the same time, a resolute look flashed in Wang Zhi's eyes, and his figure disappeared from the ground in a flash. Gion immediately exclaimed, "He's trying to escape!"

Yixiao's Observation Haki erupted instantly, enveloping the entire island, as if he wanted to use it to pinpoint Ochoku's location and stop him.

The next instant, a smile appeared on his face, followed by a gasp. "He didn't escape, he's with Ortolan!"

Indeed, Ochoku did not take the excellent opportunity created by the Silver Axe to escape. Instead, he appeared behind and above Ortolan in an instant, his feet landing on Ortolan's back. His long sword was imbued with intense Conqueror's Haki, and a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes. With all his might, he stabbed towards Ortolan's back!

At this moment, Ortolan also felt the sharp pain coming from behind, but he didn't care about Ochoku. Lightning crackled around his body, and he used his waist and abdomen to grab the Silver Axe that was wrestling with him. He roared and stopped being pushed backward. The muscles on his arms bulged, and the surging power seemed to break free of shackles and burst out from his body.

He suddenly raised his arms and forcefully lifted the Silver Axe off the ground, and the dazzling lightning also reached its peak at this moment!

"Thunder Self-Detonation Bomb!!!"

With a roar from Ortolan, Silver Axe's body was swept up by his swift force and slammed hard into the ground!

In an instant, the ground collapsed, creating a crater over a hundred meters deep. A dazzling burst of lightning followed, engulfing the figures of Ortolan, Silver Axe, and Ochoku.

The next moment, Gion and Issho's figures, one on the left and one on the right, rushed into the deep pit filled with lightning and smoke. Immediately, two completely different forces erupted in the dust.

One is the biting wind pressure of Gion, the other is the heavy gravity of Ichisho!

As these two forces erupted, two streams of blood followed, blooming in the smoke and dust. Then, the battlefield fell silent.

The overflowing lightning power quickly dissipated, and the smoke and dust gradually subsided, revealing the figures of several people in the deep pit.

At this moment, a knife was stuck in Ortolan's back, near his heart. It was Ochoku's sword. Although it broke through Ortolan's defenses, it did not pierce through his chest and back as Ochoku had hoped.

In front of Ortolan, Silver Axe was covered in charred wounds, black smoke was billowing from his mouth, his waist, abdomen and buttocks were sunken into the ground, and his arms hung limply at his sides.

As for Ochoku, he was now being held at the throat by two swords from Ikko and Gion. Ikko's weight was pressing down on him, making him unable to move. Ochoku, who had been in perfect condition before, was now in a very sorry state.

On his chest, there was a cross-shaped wound, bleeding profusely. It was obvious that it was caused by being hit by Gion and Issho in that instant!

Ochoku paid no attention to the blade at his throat, his gaze fixed on Ortolan's figure.

A moment later, Ortolan moved. He stretched out his arm and grabbed the blade behind his back, right in front of his heart, pulling the long knife that was piercing his flesh, causing more blood to gush out.

Seeing this, Ochoku sighed softly, no longer resisting Yi Xiao's gravity, and his head slammed to the ground with a thud, lying flat on his back.

"Cough..." Silver Axe coughed up black smoke mixed with foul blood and fragments of internal organs. He was barely breathing, but he struggled to curse Yu: "I called you an idiot... and you... were never happy about it. You clearly had a chance... why didn't you escape?"

"You're right, I am an idiot..." Ochoku stared at the sky, responding weakly, "I should have run away just now. Now, where am I supposed to go? Seek refuge with Linlin? Tell her I want to use her power to avenge myself on her son? Or seek refuge with that bastard Kaido? Or perhaps go and grovel before Whitebeard? Foolish... there's nowhere on this vast ocean I can go. Besides... you said it yourself, we've wasted so much time, and we're nothing more than guard dogs. Since we're just guard dogs, what's the point of running away when our home is gone? Wouldn't it be better to die here with you, you bastard?"

Ochoku, who had endured much hardship, eventually chose not to remain silent any longer.

"Heh... hahahahaha... I never thought I'd end up dying with you... indeed... it's not so bad." Silver Axe forced himself to laugh, letting out a loud laugh.

If Silver Axe hadn't given Ochoku that opportunity, he wouldn't have been caught by Ortolan and hit with a Thunder Self-Detonation Bomb so quickly. If Ochoku hadn't had that resolute mindset, and had used a different approach to maneuver, he might not have lost so quickly.

Both of them knew that since they weren't planning to escape, it would be better to settle the matter with a single, decisive blow than to drag things out like that.

It also appears generous and composed!

Perhaps, as Ortolan said, isn't it a kind of romance to walk towards the end with generosity and composure?