True Yaochi-onna

Nickt's expression changed abruptly, his pupils contracted, and he was somewhat shocked, but he didn't react at all. His familiar Observation Haki had failed him, which made him feel a little uncomfortable. He instinctively sensed a deep chill behind him.

But Teach had already made his move. His right upper arm was raised back, bent, and aimed at Nickt. Sharp fingertips were aimed at Nickt's heart on his back. His slender fingers were slightly bent and together, and his sharp nails were focused on one point. His whole hand was like a "spinning top".

Everyone knew what Teach was going to do. At that moment, Gilman made his move. He reacted, but it was too late to change his own stance.

Because the aerial slashes also need to be dealt with, even though the power has been weakened, Nickt's physique would still result in serious injury if he were hit.

For a moment, Gilman's heart seemed to stop beating.

The audience who witnessed this scene were all somewhat shocked. Could it be that a candidate for Marine Admiral was about to be eliminated in such a short time?

"Demon Claw - Demonic Spear!"

Teach a powerful thrust that pierced straight into Nickt's back. Nickt's Haki was rendered useless by this attack, as Teach's Haki was far more potent.

At Teach's fingertips, besides the flowing Haki, there was also sharp Sword Qi, swirling with black mist. If Nickt didn't have these other methods, he would have already died at Teach's hands.

Suddenly, a loud bang, an explosion-like sound, rang out between the two. It erupted abruptly, and propelled by the powerful force behind him, Nickt was sent flying forward.

Behind Nickt, there was a gaping hole in his heart, a severe injury so deep that bone was visible. Teach had shattered the bone, with several bone fragments mixed in with the flesh.

However, Nickt escaped with his life. He was not struck in the heart by Teach's Claw Strike. Before that, he used external force to avoid the most fatal moment, otherwise, he would have really died.

Teach stood there, somewhat surprised, as Nickt escaped, avoiding the attack.

Teach's hand had already pierced Nickt's back, but at the crucial moment, just as it was about to pierce Nickt's heart, Nickt used his ability, unleashing a powerful sonic boom behind him.

Such a sonic boom must be extremely powerful; only in this way can the resulting recoil speed exceed the speed of Teach's piercing, and only in this way can Teach's fatal blow to his own heart be avoided.

It's clear that Nickt is a ruthless and decisive person. Sonic boom is a superpower, and Nickt is the one who unleashes it. However, there are dangers involved; the power of sonic boom could potentially injure or harm the user.

For example, using sonic booms to increase one's speed must be within a certain intensity that one's body can withstand; otherwise, it will have side effects and cause harm.

Even though he dodged Teach's attack, Nickt was still hit by an explosive force. Although he could block some of the damage with Armament Haki, the sound was essentially a vibration, the sound of an explosion, and it would penetrate his body through the Armament Haki.

Therefore, Nickt suffered a second blow from his own actions, especially at the wound site, which was extremely close to his heart. The explosive sound penetrated Nickt's heart and almost caused it to stop, as the internal organs are very vulnerable.

However, Nickt persevered, saving his own life, but suffering severe injuries in the process.

Teach was unaffected, not even injured. His powerful Haki and physique combined were enough to make him ignore such an attack.

The explosion caused no internal damage to Teach; he only felt a slight tremor. Teach's internal body was equally strong and not fragile.

The constant electrical training and the deep-sea training of recent years have greatly improved Teach's internal physical strength.

Teach did not press his advantage. Instead, he flashed to Gilman's side, raised his claws, and in a flash, afterimages appeared all around Gilman.

Unable to sense any presence, Gilman pinpointed Teach's location using his innate ability, but Teach was too fast, and Gilman seized the opportunity just as he shattered Teach's attack.

Everything was going according to Teach's plan. Time seemed to stand still as Teach faced the massive Gilman and began to make his move.

"Demon Claw - Yaochi-onna!"

Only now do Teach's Yaochi-onna truly live up to their name. Before, they were merely given a name. They possess immense power, sharp Claw Strike, fierce Sword Qi, and Haki of internal destruction.

Today, Teach's Claw Strike are confident they can tear everything apart, and Teach voice is broadcast throughout the world via video.

This world naturally has some mythological stories, some of which are very familiar. As soon as the name "Yaochi-onna" came out, many people thought of the origin of this move's name.

The eight sacrificial girls offered to the world-destroying Orochi! Using this name alone demonstrates Teach's confidence in this move.

In an instant, Teach made his move. Gilman felt a deadly threat, a chill ran through his body, and he began to sweat profusely in that instant.

Gilman exerted all his strength, his entire body stiffening. In his fully transformed beast form, Gilman unleashed the Tekkai from the Marine Six Styles. As Titan Python, although he lacked the reflexes of an ordinary snake, he possessed formidable power.

An ordinary snake has fifteen times the number of muscles of a human, and the Titan Python is even more so. Its massive physique brings powerful muscles, making the Tekkai it wields even more effective. Its taut muscles provide a defense that is even stronger than steel.

At the same time, Gilman's entire body was covered in Armament Haki, adding a layer of protection. After witnessing Teach's attack power, he knew that his own Haki alone would not be enough to withstand Teach's attack.

Teach's claw descended, striking Gilman directly. Everyone has weaknesses, and every technique has its own weaknesses. Teach, having developed his Observation Haki, was able to detect Gilman's weaknesses: the weaknesses of his Haki, the weaknesses of his Tekkai, and the weaknesses of his body.

"In my eyes, you're full of flaws. Prepare to be torn apart," Teach sneered.

Gilman had already used his strongest defense, but even so, he still felt insecure and increasingly threatened. When he heard Teach's words, Gilman's pupils contracted as Teach's attack landed on him.

"Sizzle!"

The powerful Haki concentrated at a single point, directly piercing through Gilman's Haki defense, and the destructive force within directly invaded Gilman's body.

Gilman's defense, under Teach's Claw Strike, seemed like a piece of paper to the audience, easily torn apart. However, this was not because his defense was weak, but Teach was too strong.

The sharp claws pierced directly into Gilman's body. Teach's face showed a hint of excitement and a mad smile as he swung his right claw with great force. Gilman's body was torn apart by Teach's blood-red Claw Strike, and flesh tore open.

Sword Qi and Haki invaded Gilman's body, spreading and damaging Gilman physique.

With that claw strike, Teach's entire finger sank directly into Gilman's body. You can imagine just how powerful and damaging that claw Teach.

Gilman was in so much pain he wanted to scream, but his body was stiff and he dared not move. With Teach's Claw Strike, once he released the Tekkai, his body might be torn in two. Even if it wasn't, he wouldn't be able to escape Teach's clutches. At this point, he had no other choice.

With his Observation Haki, Teach was already able to see into people's bodies—not through X-ray vision, but by directly seeing their flesh and blood. Combined with his understanding of the human body, Teach's claws tore along the muscle connections with even greater ease.

This was just the beginning. After the first claw strike, Teach instantly changed position and launched another vicious attack on Gilman's vitals. It was excruciatingly painful. Again, there was no way to resist, and another bloody claw mark appeared on the Titan Python's massive body.

Teach's claws were like razor blades, even sharper than razor blades. With continuous Claw Strike, Gilman's body was constantly torn apart. Such injuries could not heal in a short time, and blood splattered everywhere.

In a short span of time, Teach made more than a dozen attacks. Gilman was certain that even if he could move, he could not avoid Teach's attacks. After reaching a critical point, Gilman finally could not bear it any longer and screamed in pain.

But it was no use. Every claw Teach left an indelible wound on Gilman's body. Even Gilman's regenerative abilities could not fully heal it, and a scar was inevitable in the end.

Teach had no intention of letting Gilman off the hook. This was the first performance of his Yaochi-onna. Each Claw Strike was incredibly cruel, causing the victim to feel direct pain, much like a venomous snake hunting its prey.

With a powerful claw strike, Gilman's body finally gave way and was torn in two, leaving behind a trail of blood and flesh.

At this point, even if he wanted to resist, he couldn't. In the midst of the relentless attacks, the electric current attached to Teach's claws had paralyzed Gilman's body, while the scorching heat left burn marks on Gilman's body, causing painful burns.

This is Teach's swordsmanship, integrated into Teach Claw Strike, which he has never abandoned.

Teach's repeated Claw Strike turned Gilman into a dissected prey; it seemed there wasn't a single unscathed part of Gilman's body.

With the final blow, Teach appeared directly in front of Gilman's head, his massive body Teach by a single, fatal throat – a truly laughable sight.

A sharp, blood-red cross slash tore open the Titan Python's neck, splattering blood everywhere. Then, its massive body collapsed limply, crashing heavily to the ground.

This was the Yaochi-onna. In just a few breaths, under Teach's Claw Strike, this powerful Titan Python collapsed, almost losing its ability to fight.

This move directly demonstrated the brutality of Teach's Claw Strike, inspiring fear. Gilman's defenses were like paper in Teach's hands. As Ancient Species Devil Fruit User, Gilman's physical strength was widely acknowledged. This result was unbelievable to some. In that case, who could withstand Teach's attack?

This inevitably brings to mind Teach's former nickname, "The Claw," or "The Demon Claw," which now truly lives up to its name.

However, one must acknowledge the terrifying vitality of Ancient Species, especially in such moments of near death, where the body's self-destruction is a primal act of redemption.

Gilman did not die, nor did he lose consciousness or fall into a coma. He was still conscious, but his body could no longer maintain the state of the Ancient Species and reverted to its original form.

Gilman's injuries were very serious, but his life, after dropping to a certain point, quickly stopped, then rose rapidly and recovered quickly.

The blood that kept flowing from Gilman's body quickly congealed and began to scab.

Gilman's injuries were healing, but it was clear how serious they were. Gilman body was covered in scratches, all inflicted by Teach. After returning to human form, these claw wounds became even more numerous and looked even more terrifying.

However, even with the abilities of Ancient Species, it would be impossible to recover from such severe injuries in a short period of time.

The bleeding has been stopped and the wound has scabbed over, which is the best that can be done. The injuries Teach sustained will not heal so easily; it will take at least a few days.

However, Teach didn't care about him. Gilman had lost the ability to fight. His flesh, muscles, and even bones were torn and broken by Teach's Claw Strike. His ability was also used to save his own life.

On the other side, Nickt, who was also seriously injured, could have stopped Teach and prevented Teach from further damaging Gilman if he were in better condition, although he himself might have been injured in the process.

But in Teach's eyes, he would end up like Gilman.

Unfortunately, he was already seriously injured and had neither the opportunity nor the ability to do so.

His body was knocked away powerlessly, and he fell to the ground. He endured the pain and got up. By this time, Teach's attack on Gilman had ended, and he watched this scene unfold.

Nickt lived up to his reputation as Marine Admiral, demonstrating that even before consuming the Devil Fruit, his strength was among the top tier of Marine Vice Admiral. His spine was shattered by Teach's attack, with fragments of bone deeply embedded in his flesh.

Even so, he persevered with superhuman willpower and stood up.

At this moment, he knew he couldn't fall. His eyes were fixed on Teach, ready to fight at any moment.