"Newgate!"
"Just charge ahead!"
"Leave the rest to me!"
Houka's voice suddenly came from Demon Merry, who stood on Newgate's shoulder.
A pure demonic power frantically devoured the Shadow God Spear that had pierced through Newgate.
Demon Merry transformed into a mass of dark demonic energy and fused with Newgate like venom, instantly becoming a suit of dark armor covering his body.
As the pain subsided, Newgate could even feel his injuries recovering.
"Gurararara! You bastard, Houka!"
Feeling the security brought by the armor on his body, Newgate cursed aloud and attacked Imu even more frenziedly.
Houka was already in an extremely dangerous situation, facing two World-Destroying Class Fallen Ancient Gods, yet he still had the spare attention to care about them!
This left Newgate both angry and moved!
At this moment, this orphan who longed for family truly felt the familial affection Houka gave him.
Protection was the purest instinct of familial love.
He wanted to protect Houka, and Houka was protecting him as well.
"Damn it! What a hypocritical bond!!"
Watching Whitebeard's aura grow more and more majestic, Imu's voice was filled with jealousy and rage.
Once, Imu, Joy Boy, and Queen Lily had all been good friends, kindred spirits...
But because of their differing ideals, Imu and Joy Boy had become enemies. Even Queen Lily, Imu's ally, had left and betrayed Imu.
Imu did not want to see humans possess such pure emotional bonds!
Why should these ants possess the sincere feelings Imu could never have!
"Mu will not let you live!"
Imu's killing intent surged as demonic energy erupted. Enduring the attacks of the three Demigods—Loki, Charlotte Linlin, and Rocks—Imu personally charged at Whitebeard Newgate.
Imu wanted to kill Whitebeard, this seedling on the verge of advancing to Demigod, right before Houka's eyes.
"Worororora! You want