Instant Kill

"Hmm? Are you afraid? Are you instinctively backing away because you know the gap between us?"

Yaen's calm voice rang out as he slowly walked toward Teach one step at a time. Brook, maintaining the released form of the "Void Soul Reaper Blade - Skull Emperor," followed half a step behind Yaen, making Yaen appear even more mysterious and terrifying.

With the battle between Teach and Ace decided, the several companions Teach had recruited during this period had also gathered behind him.

Lafitte, who carried a cane and wore a top hat, also noticed that something was wrong with Teach and asked solemnly, "Who is this guy? He's hiding his face."

A few beads of cold sweat appeared on Teach's forehead before he answered, "I don't know his name. I've only seen him once, too."

"Hmm? You've only seen him once?"

"So, he's a top-tier powerhouse?" Jesus Burgess was extremely muscular and equally battle-hungry. Upon hearing this, intense interest appeared on his face.

"That's right. He's a monster who once fought Old Man to a draw." Teach answered with certainty, his voice filled with wariness.

Even though Teach was extremely arrogant and conceited, it was difficult for him to muster any confidence when facing a monster who had fought Whitebeard to a draw.

"Hehehe, Captain, let me test this guy's strength first..."

As Burgess finished speaking, his massive body suddenly leaped into the air, appearing directly above Yaen. His elbow, covered in Armament Haki, violently smashed down toward Yaen.

"Yahahaha! Taste my Wave Elbow Strike!"

Yaen's eyes lifted slightly beneath his mask. Facing the savage elbow strike that seemed capable of shattering the earth, he did not move at all, continuing to stroll toward Teach without the slightest haste.

The next moment, Brook, clad in a black cloak and resembling