"Cough, cough!"
"Bastard!"
Blood kept pouring from Betty's mouth and nose as she staggered to her feet. Her hair was a mess, and her pale face looked as if she hadn't seen sunlight in years, making her seem strangely pitiful.
If not for the fact that she was cursing up a storm.
"BUFF!"
Betty used her ability to boost herself and Stussy, who was farther away. The two women's auras surged instantly.
They exchanged a glance from afar, perfectly in sync, then charged forward, both wearing icy expressions and radiating murderous intent.
The Golden Lion held a cigar between his teeth and watched them with some surprise. They had not only endured his attack and retained their ability to fight, their auras had inexplicably surged as well.
Interesting!
They were weak compared to him, but out on the sea, they were already among the stronger fighters, well above average.
"Finger Pistol: Thrust."
Betty appeared first, thrusting her two fingers together, Armament Haki swirling around them as she jabbed at the Golden Lion's heart like lightning. Her strike was vicious and precise, brimming with murderous intent and leaving no room for error!
Shing!
A dazzling flash of sword light flickered. The Golden Lion drew Withered Wood from his waist and easily parried Betty's attack. At the same time, his right foot, coated in Armament Haki, whipped toward her with tremendous force.
Before it even reached her, Betty was struck with a bone-deep terror. The threat of death was all too real.
"Cross Spear!"
Stussy appeared at that moment. She had been going to attack the Golden Lion, but sensing Betty's danger, she unhesitatingly slammed into his right foot from the side, trying to lessen the force of the attack Betty would take.
Otherwise, if that kick landed in full, Betty might