Munch-Munch Fruit!

In fact, everything happening now had unfolded exactly as Blackbeard had expected.

It could be said that every one of Blackbeard's previous calculations had come true. Everything had gone so smoothly for him.

But what no one had expected was that although he had calculated everything, he had failed to account for Ace reacting in time.

He had originally intended to use the characteristics of this Devil Fruit to strike directly before Ace could react.

That way, Whitebeard would be forced to hold back, and the other pirates would definitely not dare make a move either.

Of course, even if they did attack, he would still be safe as long as Ace was in his hands.

Then the chances of his subsequent plans succeeding would be very high.

As for the Marines—

Whitebeard only needed to stop them.

Although the battle on the Marines' side had already wiped out quite a few of his pirates.

Blackbeard was not worried about that at all.

In the end, they were merely expendable materials. Even if every last one of them died, Blackbeard would not feel the slightest bit of heartache.

As long as his core members remained, his plans could still proceed afterward.

Besides, weren't these pirates here to be killed by the Marines?!

If the Marines did not kill these pirates, how could he stir up other trouble at a time like this?

Blackbeard naturally felt no pity over this matter.

But now that everything had failed and he had not captured Ace, that was a real headache.

"Teach, you don't think no one knows what your Fruit can do, do you?!"

Ace spoke calmly.

He had indeed been somewhat shocked just now. If he had not already known the Dark-Dark Fruit's abilities, and known that once he was caught, he