Overwhelming Vice Admiral Momonga

"Oh no..." Smoker thought to himself, his already serious face turning deathly pale, and beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He abruptly turned his head, his gaze urgent as he looked at a naval soldier beside him, and shouted, "Have you seen Vice Admiral Momonga leave in which direction?"

Startled by Smoker's sudden shout, the naval soldier trembled, a hint of fear flashing across his face. He quickly regained his composure, his finger instinctively pointing in one direction. Without hesitation, Smoker activated his ability, instantly transforming into a billowing cloud of smoke and hurtling off in that direction at an astonishing speed.

Seeing this, Tashigi, who was following behind Smoker, didn't dare to be negligent and quickly picked up her pace to keep up. She gripped her sword tightly in her hand, her eyes firm and focused, as if she was ready to deal with any unexpected situation. And so, the two of them disappeared from sight like two bolts of Inazuma.

"Holy crap..." Moke couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, his heart filled with shock and astonishment. From the Momonga's words and attitude, he could clearly feel the other party's strong killing intent, the intention of which was obvious—to put him to death! Otherwise, it would never have acted so resolutely.

Moke took a deep breath and slowly reached for the hilt of the Sandai Kitetsu at his waist. Since his opponent had made it clear they wanted to kill him, why should he be polite? Especially now that his strength had greatly increased, he wasn't afraid of fighting two opponents at once. Besides, these two weren't ordinary people; they were powerful figures among the Marine Vice Admiral. Being able to clash with such strong opponents and take this opportunity to hone his skills was the best thing ever.

At that moment, it was Doberman who launched the first attack among the three. Without hesitation, he drew his longsword, and instantly a thick layer of black covered the blade—it was Armament Haki. Clearly, Doberman knew that his enemy was a Logia Fruit user, and that without coating his weapon with Armament Haki, no attack would be able to cause him any damage.

After completing the Armament Haki envelopment, Doberman was like an enraged tiger, exuding a chilling aura. With a sudden burst of power from his legs, two deep footprints appeared on the ground, and he shot out like an arrow at an astonishing speed!

His figure moved with Inazuma, closing in on Moke in the blink of an eye. Moke only felt a blur before his eyes, and a cold light was already slashing down towards him! It turned out that Doberman's long sword was wrapped with boundless power, slashing down fiercely towards Moke, the sharp blade seemingly about to cleave Moke in two!

Faced with such a fierce attack, Moke showed no fear, a resolute glint in his eyes. He Sandai Kitetsu tightly with both hands, and instead of retreating, he advanced, swinging it forcefully to meet Doberman's longsword.

A crisp clang rang out as the two weapons clashed in mid-air, sending Hanabi. In this exchange, both sides abandoned all fancy techniques, opting for a direct, head-on clash of brute force!

In an instant, a powerful recoil force traveled up his arm, causing Moke's body to tremble involuntarily. However, he gritted his teeth and forced himself to steady himself. In contrast, Doberman looked rather disheveled. Under the force of the impact, he staggered back seven or eight steps before barely managing to regain his footing.

Seeing this, Moke's lips curled into a confident smile. At this moment, he felt a surge of pride, for he clearly realized that he now possessed the strength to confront Marine Vice Admiral head-on, and had even easily gained the upper hand in their first encounter! All of this was the result of his own formidable power.

Thinking of this, Moke couldn't help but slowly lower his head, his gaze falling on the two swords he was tightly gripping— the Sandai Kitetsu and another sword that exuded a mysterious aura. Since obtaining the powerful enhancement of this pair of swords, he clearly felt that his physical attributes had undergone earth-shattering changes.

Now, he has made a qualitative leap in every aspect, including strength, speed, and reaction ability. It feels as if he has been completely reshaped, full of endless potential and explosive power.

However, at that moment, despite being at a disadvantage, Doberman on the opposite side still showed an extremely defiant expression. He gripped his katana tightly, swung it forcefully, and with a crisp whistling sound, an extremely sharp slash shot out, rushing towards Moke at an astonishing speed.

Surprisingly, facing such a swift and powerful slash, Moke stood firmly in place, Fudō an inch. His posture was as upright as a pine tree, as if the fierce slash was not aimed at him at all.

Seeing this scene, both Doberman himself and the Momonga watching from the sidelines were filled with confusion and bewilderment. They simply couldn't understand why Moke was acting so calmly and composedly. Did he really intend to just accept this attack without any resistance?

Just as everyone was wondering, a loud "bang" rang out, Doberman's slash had already struck Moke's body hard. However, something unexpected happened again! Those who thought this attack would surely inflict serious damage on Moke or even defeat him outright were astonished to find that Moke was like a bottomless Black Hole, easily absorbing the extremely fierce slash into his body without reservation.

Doberman and the flying Momonga, seasoned veterans of the martial world, were still utterly astonished by what they witnessed, involuntarily exclaiming in shock, "What kind of incredible ability is this?!" "This is bad..." Countless life-or-death battles had honed Doberman's extraordinary intuition, which was now frantically warning him— Moke was in extreme danger! Doberman instantly tensed, his muscles taut, entering a state of high alert! Sure enough, in the next instant, Moke swung his renowned Sandai Kitetsu, and an Inazuma- fast, powerful slash, twice the size of him, shot out. Even more astonishing... Surprisingly, this slash was not only incredibly powerful, but also astonishingly fast, more than twice as fast as before! In the blink of an eye, this terrifying slash arrived in front of Doberman with lightning speed. Fortunately, having anticipated this, Doberman didn't hesitate and quickly raised his katana, holding it horizontally in front of him with all his might. With a deafening roar, the slash, twice as powerful as before, slammed into Doberman's katana, unleashing a deafening boom. Despite Doberman's desperate efforts, he couldn't withstand the overwhelming force and was forced to retreat, his feet carving deep furrows in the ground.

Two shocking, bottomless drag marks were left on the hard ground as if dragged by a tremendous force. "Doberman..." The Momonga watching from the sidelines was extremely anxious as he watched Moke easily suppress Doberman with a single move. He could no longer contain himself, his face instantly turning gloomy, his brows furrowing tightly, revealing deep worry.

Just then, the flying Momonga suddenly swung its incredibly sharp katana, and in an instant, an extremely fierce and powerful slash shot out like Inazuma. This slash was superior to Doberman's attack in both speed and momentum. It tore through the air with a piercing whistle, heading straight for the slash that Moke had previously unleashed. Clearly, the Momonga's move was intended to help Doberman escape his predicament.

However, how could Moke stand idly by? Facing the menacing Momonga, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and without hesitation, he once again swung the Sandai Kitetsu, which exuded an eerie aura. With the movement of his arm, another powerful and unparalleled slash suddenly erupted. This slash was like a black whirlwind, meeting the Momonga's attack with overwhelming force.

With a deafening clang, the two slashes collided violently in mid-air, scattering countless dazzling Hanabi. The powerful impact seemed to freeze the surrounding air. Surprisingly, Moke's slash successfully withstood the Momonga's full-force attack, and the two were evenly matched, unable to determine a winner for the time being.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Doberman was at his limit. After a fierce battle with Moke, he was exhausted, but his stubbornness and indomitable spirit prevented him from easily admitting defeat. He gritted his teeth, roared, and used his last bit of strength to unleash all his potential. Finally, in his desperate struggle, Moke's slash was forcibly changed direction and flew into the sky.

"Huff, huff, huff..." After completing this arduous task, Doberman collapsed to the ground like a punctured balloon. He gasped for breath, sweat pouring down his forehead and soaking the ground beneath him. He was a wretched sight, his body covered in wounds of all sizes, blood seeping out and staining his clothes. But even so, he stared intently at Moke not far away, his expression undergoing a dramatic transformation.

Prior to this, when they learned that Moke could easily kill Crocodile, although they were shocked by the information, they didn't truly believe its veracity. After all, Crocodile was a renowned pirate with formidable strength. However, now that they had witnessed Moke's terrifying power firsthand, they realized how naive and laughable their initial thoughts had been. This seemingly ordinary man was actually a deeply hidden and extremely dangerous opponent.

Moke cleverly exploited Crocodile's fatal weakness—his fear of water—and, taking advantage of his opponent's carelessness and underestimation, successfully staged a stunning counterattack. If time could be reversed, allowing them to face each other again, Moke would likely have no chance against the overwhelmingly powerful Crocodile. However, the current situation completely overturned everyone's previous understanding. Leaving aside other aspects, Moke's extraordinary skill in swordsmanship alone, coupled with his mysterious and unique special ability, was enough to give him the ability to rival Crocodile... Moreover, Moke was also a rare Multi-Fruit User!

"Gulp..." Doberman involuntarily swallowed, inwardly groaning. Only now did he realize he had met his match, truly kicking an indestructible iron plate! Just then, a figure flashed in like Inazuma —it was Momonga, who had darted to Doberman's side with lightning speed. Clearly, Momonga also understood that if he went to fight Moke alone, his chances of winning were almost zero. Only by working together, side by side, might they have a sliver of hope. So, Momonga and Doberman exchanged a knowing glance, and in the next instant, they attacked simultaneously. Their katana, carrying an incredibly sharp wind, slashed fiercely at Moke.

Two incredibly sharp slashes, one vertical and one horizontal, hurtled towards Moke like Inazuma. However, Moke remained unusually calm. He calmly sheathed his Sandai Kitetsu and then swiftly assumed a standard sword-drawing attack stance.

In the blink of an eye, just as the two slashes were about to strike his body, Moke finally moved. He roared, "One Sword Style - Demon Flame Slash!" With this roar, Moke vanished from his spot like a ghost, seemingly merging into the surrounding air.

The next instant, the two previously aggressive and unstoppable slashes were abruptly and without warning cleaved in two. This sudden turn of events shocked Doberman and Momonga; their faces turned deathly pale, their eyes widened, and their pupils trembled violently with extreme shock. Although their powerful Observation Haki allowed them to detect Moke's rapid movement, they never imagined that Moke's speed would be so incredible—it was simply beyond their comprehension!

In the blink of an eye, when Moke reappeared before everyone's eyes, he had already silently arrived behind Doberman and the flying Momonga. With elegant and slow movements, he sheathed the Sandai Kitetsu, the whole process flowing smoothly and seamlessly.

Almost at the same instant, a soft "plop" sound suddenly rang out, as crisp as tearing paper. Everyone looked closely and saw that Doberman's chest without any warning! The wound was as wide and long as a hand, with flesh turned outwards, exposing the white bone, which sent chills down everyone's spine.

Immediately afterward, a torrent of scarlet blood gushed forth from the horrific wound like a burst dam. Blood splattered everywhere, staining the surrounding ground and air crimson, creating a bloody scene. However, something even more bizarre and terrifying was yet to come—a raging fire suddenly erupted from the deep wound! The flames, an eerie blue, danced and tumbled, like a ravenous beast baring its fangs, ready to devour Doberman whole and burn him to ashes.

Looking at the Momonga beside him, although he was lucky enough to escape without any real injury, his hands, gripping the katana tightly, were trembling uncontrollably. Clearly, his confrontation with Moke had left him feeling unprecedented pressure and fear.

Through this brief but intense exchange, the vast difference in strength between the two was immediately and clearly displayed to everyone. Even though Doberman successfully detected Moke's ghostly figure with his excellent Observation Haki, he still couldn't dodge the opponent's fatal blow. On the other hand, Moke not only easily dodged Doberman's attack, but also steadily blocked the powerful strike from Momonga's all-out slash with his katana.

Despite the Momonga's best efforts, he barely managed to parry the attack. However, his hands, which should have been steady and strong, were now trembling uncontrollably, like a candle flickering in the wind, on the verge of losing control at any moment. This obvious physical reaction undoubtedly exposed the fear and tension deep within him.

It's important to know that the Momonga is a renowned master in the martial arts world! His agility and skill have always been highly praised. Yet, even someone as powerful as him seemed somewhat overwhelmed and unable to withstand Moke's fierce and ruthless attacks. After all, Moke's attacks were as fierce and merciless as Zhou Yu, each move containing boundless power and killing intent, making them impossible to easily defend against. Therefore, it's clear that successfully resisting such a formidable opponent would be no easy feat for anyone.

At this moment, a cold, ruthless smile appeared on Moke's face. His slightly upturned lips revealed a hint of disdain and mockery, and his icy eyes undisguisedly radiated intense killing intent. He knew all too well that in this dog-eat-dog world, showing the slightest mercy to those who sought to take his life was tantamount to suicide. Therefore, he would show no mercy to these treacherous enemies before him!

"Air Extinction!" With a furious roar, Moke unleashed his mysterious and powerful ability. Centered on him, the surrounding air seemed to be gripped by an invisible giant hand, frantically converging towards him. In the blink of an eye, all the oxygen within a hundred meters radius was sucked away, and the once vibrant space instantly became deathly silent.

In this suffocating environment, Doberman and the Momonga were still instinctively panting, but they felt no familiar sensation of oxygen entering their bodies. Their faces gradually turned red, and painful hissing sounds came from their throats as a strong feeling of suffocation surged over them like a tidal wave.

In that instant, the two of them simultaneously raised their heads, their eyes meeting! The moment their gazes met, it was as if an invisible, intangible, powerful electric current suddenly pierced through them, leaving behind an undisguised look of panic and disbelief. That panic and chaos swept over them like a surging tide, engulfing their eyes with lightning speed. Their once clear and bright eyes were now filled with utter despair and helplessness.

Facing this terrifying predicament, seemingly from the depths of hell, their hearts trembled uncontrollably, as if gripped by a cruel and incredibly powerful hand. At the same time, a profound fear, like chilling air rising from the depths of hell, surged forth from the very core of their being. This fear was like a bottomless abyss, making them acutely aware that endless darkness Shoichi eroding their souls, and that an icy chill was gradually Ice Seal their last vestiges of life.

However, even though their hearts were already completely consumed by this boundless fear, the last shred of reason still clearly told them: things had come to this point, there was no way to retreat! There was only one path in front of them—to fight to the death with all their might! Even if only a tiny glimmer of hope remained, like a candle flickering in the wind, they had to grit their teeth, seize this fleeting opportunity, and struggle to break free from this terrifying nightmare.

Thinking of this, they gritted their teeth and used their strong willpower to overcome the suffocating pain that was driving them almost insane. Every breath became extremely difficult, as if the air had solidified into heavy lead, making it hard to breathe. But even so, they persevered stubbornly, trying their best not to succumb to fear.

At the same time, their faces were contorted with extreme tension and rage. Their once handsome or delicate features were now hideous and terrifying, like demons from the deepest hell. Their muscles were taut, and veins bulged, making them look like bowstrings about to snap. The samurai swords they gripped gleamed with a cold, icy light, their sharp blades reflecting a chilling gleam in the dim light, as if they were about to drink the blood of their enemies at any moment.

Gradually, as time passed, a resolute aura began to rise from them. This aura grew stronger and stronger, eventually resembling two blazing flames that illuminated the surrounding land, which was permeated with the aura of death.