Some people, eager to show their friendship toward the Star Alliance, even went so far as to fire at the people floating on the sea, hastening their deaths.
"Hmph! Those shameless bastards only know how to kick people when they're down!" Cracker said bitterly as he watched them.
Ronglin nodded. "It's only natural to beat a drowning dog. If I were in your position, facing people like you, I wouldn't hesitate to do the same."
"Enough nonsense! Come at me!" Cracker roared, flicking his sword. "I'm one of the Four Emperors' men..."
Buzz!
A streak of black light shot out from behind Ronglin, brushing past him and slashing straight at Cracker.
A Simple Favor!
The streak of black light cut Cracker off mid-sentence. In an instant, every hair on his body stood on end. Startled and furious, he gripped his sword with both hands and blocked sideways. When the black light struck Cracker's blade, the sword wrapped in Armament Haki erupted with fine sparks of lightning as their Haki clashed.
Cracker's hasty block weakened the black slash somewhat, but it still forced him back several steps before finally losing its momentum and dispersing.
Yet its owner had no intention of stopping. He drifted out from behind Ronglin, the broad black cloak on his back spreading like a pair of pure black wings. His presence was like that of a demon descending from the heavens. A flourish of his sword turned into countless blades of air, raining down upon the rapidly retreating Cracker.
"Shiryu! You despicable bastard, are you planning to gang up on me?" Cracker flew into a rage, but aside from that hollow roar, all he could do was gather his strength and desperately fend off Shiryu's attacks.
"Hmph! Trash like you isn't worth our Alliance Leader's effort. Come