With This Roar

"Shave!" With this roar, Moke charged towards Gladius like Inazuma. However, this seemingly swift attack had no real effect on Gladius.

Just as Moke was about to strike Gladius suddenly vanished from his spot, as if he had never existed. Then, in a Moke, Gladius appeared before Moke like a ghost!

Before Moke could react, Gladius's fist slammed into his chest like a cannonball. The punch was so powerful that Moke could even feel his ribs creaking under the force.

However, this wasn't the worst of it. When Moke saw Gladius appear before him, an unprecedented fear surged within him. He discovered that Gladius had undergone an astonishing transformation—his body was visibly expanding, like a balloon being inflated!

In the blink of an eye, Gladius's body had become round and plump, and his skin had become taut from excessive expansion, as if it would burst at any moment. Even more terrifying, his eyes were filled with horror and despair, as if he had lost control of the changes in his body.

Red Count is a legendary pirate from the Roger era. He once had a profound conversation with Brook, and ultimately rose to become a man on par with the entire Whitebeard Pirates. Red Count is an extremely terrifying being; he possesses the power of the Vampire Fruit, requiring him to drink blood to maintain his youthful body. The Navy could not tolerate the existence of such a powerful figure, so Kong, engaged in a fierce battle with Red Count. However, even at his peak, Kong was no match for Red Count, and it was only when Red Count was weakened that Garp intervened and sent him to Impel Down.

Shiki was also a legendary pirate. He and Roger were old friends, and could be considered lifelong friends and enemies. Golden Lion Shiki was an ambitious man whose ambition was to conquer the world.

He repeatedly tried to persuade Roger to become his right-hand Roger and rule the world together, but Roger showed no interest and refused each time. Shiki was extremely powerful and repeatedly pushed Roger to the brink of defeat. In the Battle of Edd War, Roger defeated Shiki by taking advantage of a sudden storm. Later, Roger surrendered, Shiki tried to rescue Roger by attacking Marine Headquarters alone, but was instead defeated by Garp and Sengoku and imprisoned in Impel Down.

Both Red Count and Shiki are extremely powerful, both at the peak of their strength. So, who is stronger? Red Count was defeated by Garp and Kong together, while Shiki was defeated by Garp and Sengoku together. There is still a significant difference in strength between Sengoku and Kong. After all, Kong is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, while Sengoku had only served as Fleet Admiral before. In terms of position, Kong is stronger than Sengoku. From this perspective, Red Count is stronger than Shiki.

According to Oda, Red Count alone could fight the entire Whitebeard Pirates. Whitebeard, Roger, and Shiki were roughly equal in strength, so it seems Red Count could defeat Whitebeard. Therefore, it can be Red Count that Shanks is stronger than Shiki.

Both Shiki and Red Count are extremely terrifying pirates. If they were to actually fight, Red Count would ultimately emerge victorious. After all, Red Count can regain his youth by drinking blood, and with a younger body and greater strength, he would definitely be able to defeat the Shiki Red Count. Therefore, Red Count is an incredibly overpowered character who can only appear in the game, and he would need Brook to restrain him, otherwise he would be truly invincible.

"Full Body Blast!" With a furious roar from Gladius, his body exploded like a powder keg, unleashing astonishing energy. His body shattered like a bomb, sending countless fragments and Shockwave hurtling out in all directions.

Red Count alone could go toe-to-toe with Roger Whitebeard teamed up, but he couldn't beat Garp and Kong teamed up! Is that what you mean?

Although Shiki fought Garp and Sengoku single-handedly, that doesn't necessarily mean he was powerful. He might have been one-sidedly defeated. Any one of the pirates could have taken on Garp and Sengoku together, they just wouldn't have been able to win.

The terrifying explosion was incredibly powerful, not only blasting Moke away but also creating a massive Shockwave around him. Everything within that radius was utterly destroyed by the force, even leaving a deep crater in the ground.

Meanwhile, although Gladius's body had exploded, he did not lose his fighting ability. On the contrary, his body quickly returned to normal after the explosion, and his clothes were completely undamaged!

Moreover, Gladius also shot millions of "Explosive Hair Threads" from his body. These hairs, like sharp arrows, shot towards distant targets at extremely high speeds, easily piercing through walls and other obstacles in their path.

Moke's pupils contracted sharply in an instant. His brain raced, and he instantly grasped Gladius's intention—to use the immense power of the explosion to repel him. This move was indeed incredibly powerful; an ordinary person would probably have already been knocked back by this terrifying force.

Shiki Sengoku fought Garp and Garp for a whole day back then: Although Shiki Sengoku Garp and Sengoku alone, that doesn't mean he was powerful. He might have been one-sidedly defeated. Any one of the pirates could have taken on Garp and Sengoku together, they just wouldn't have been able to win.

However, Moke was not intimidated by this astonishing power. He quickly mobilized the power within his body, his muscles tensing up like a lion poised to pounce. His Armament Haki instantly enveloped his entire body like Inazuma, covering him completely like an indestructible Armored Titan.

At the same time, Moke's body entered a special state, and he seemed to have a strange resonance with the "Kitetsu" in his hand. The "Kitetsu" seemed to have become a part of his body, closely connected with his will.

In that instant, Moke's fist slammed into Gladius like a cannonball. This punch contained all his strength and anger, as powerful as a thunderbolt, unstoppable.

With a deafening roar, a violent explosion erupted instantly. The Shockwave from the explosion swept across the surroundings like a raging tidal wave. Wherever it went, whether it was solid rock or sturdy buildings, everything was destroyed and left in ruins by this powerful force.

In that instant, a powerful force swept in like a raging storm, affecting even Diamante, Rao G, and Jora, who were standing not far away. They watched in horror as this force hurtled towards them like Gale, with only one thought in their minds—dodge it!

However, just as they hurriedly dodged to the side, something unexpected happened. Moke, who should have been thrown out of the explosion, did not appear; instead, it was Gladius who was sent flying like a cannonball, at an astonishing speed.

With a loud bang, Gladius flew rapidly through the air like a shooting star. His body traced an arc in the air, flying more than ten meters before crashing heavily into the palace wall at an astonishing speed.

The force of the impact was so immense that Gladius was embedded deeply into the wall, as if he had become one with it. Worse still, this was only the beginning.

Centered on Gladius, the entire palace wall began to develop dense cracks, which spread rapidly like a spider web. In the blink of an eye, the cracks covered the entire wall, as if the palace wall could no longer withstand such an impact and might collapse at any moment.

Sure enough, the next moment, accompanied by a deafening roar, the entire palace wall collapsed, and countless bricks and dust poured down like raindrops, completely burying Gladius.

As the flames and smoke from the explosion gradually dissipated, people finally saw the scene clearly. Surprisingly, Moke was standing there unharmed, not even a speck of dust on him. His eyes were cold and sharp, like those of the Death God, fixedly staring at Gladius, who was buried in the rubble.

Diamante, Rao G, and Jora, standing to the side, involuntarily swallowed hard upon witnessing this scene. Their hearts were filled with fear and shock, for from the moment Moke began his attack, they had witnessed a one-sided massacre. Every punch from Moke was like a thunderbolt, powerful and overwhelming, seemingly containing boundless strength. His movements were swift and precise, each move honed to perfection, flawless. Faced with such an attack, no one could withstand it, and even dodging became extremely difficult.

In that instant, everyone awoke as if from a dream, finally realizing just how vast the gap was between themselves and Moke! This gap wasn't just in strength, but an insurmountable chasm.

"Tsk tsk tsk!" Moke's lips curled into a cold smile, revealing his disdain and contempt for the enemy. His gaze was piercing, fixed on Diamante, Rao G, and Jora, as if they were nothing more than three insignificant lambs waiting to be slaughtered.

Immediately afterward, Moke turned his head sharply, surveying his surroundings with a look of contempt and mockery. He seemed to be laughing at everyone's incompetence and stupidity, mocking their audacity to even think of competing with him.

"Look at you, your so-called Young Master has long since abandoned you!" Moke's voice was cold and mocking, echoing in the air like a demon from hell, sending chills down everyone's spine.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the arena, Rebecca had successfully freed herself from her cage. Her movements were swift and agile, without the slightest hesitation. Standing on high ground, she observed everything that was happening with her unique abilities. As she watched the Donquixote Family members fall one by one, an indescribable excitement welled up within her.

However, amidst this excitement, Rebecca seemed to sense something amiss. She discovered that although Moke was incredibly powerful, he couldn't find Doflamingo's hiding place. This was unacceptable to her, because Doflamingo was the one who started it all.

"Visual Sharing!" Rebecca thought to herself. This was her secret skill that she had kept hidden all along. As long as someone was within her visual range, she could share her ability with anyone.

Just as Moke was about to make another move, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his eyes, as if a thousand tiny needles were piercing them at the same time, making it almost impossible for him to open his eyes.

However, as the stinging sensation gradually subsided, Moke was surprised to find that the world he saw was completely different. The familiar scenery became blurry, and the colors became unusually vibrant, as if some kind of filter had been applied.

Moke was slightly taken aback, momentarily unable to react. The change was so drastic that his entire worldview was instantly overturned.

However, after the initial shock subsided, Moke calmed down and thought for a moment before immediately understanding the source of this ability. A faint smile appeared on his lips, "Viola, you've really been hiding your true strength."

Moke suddenly understood. So that's how it is! Although he hadn't Awakening his Observation Haki yet, this newly acquired ability made up for his weakness to some extent. Just as he was pondering this, his gaze casually glanced to the left and landed on the wall on the left. Because he knew very well that Pica was hiding there.

Sure enough, the instant his gaze swept across the wall, he keenly sensed that Pica in the wall had moved slightly. In the blink of an eye, Pica, like a ghost, sped out of the wall like Inazuma, and in an instant, she was at his feet as if she had teleported.

Immediately afterwards, Pica unleashed a powerful Charge Punch, his fist coated with a layer of dark Armament Haki, clearly indicating its formidable power.

However, at this moment, Moke was no longer the same as before. With Viola's shared abilities, Pica's every move was clearly visible, as if it were under a magnifying glass.

Moke, showing no sign of weakness, reacted swiftly, suddenly raising his foot and stomping it heavily on the ground with tremendous force. With a deafening bang, his foot collided violently with Pica's fist, which had shot out from the ground.

The difference between the two was like heaven and earth, an immeasurable gap. Pica's wrist, faced with such a vast disparity, appeared exceptionally fragile and easily broken.

Without hesitation, Moke swiftly bent down, his movements as fast as Inazuma, seemingly without pause. His power was like a volcanic eruption, unstoppable, directly shattering the rocks on the ground. These originally incredibly hard rocks, under the impact of his immense force, became as fragile as paper.

Moke's hands gripped Pica's head like iron clamps, then easily yanked him out of the broken rocks. Pica's body struggled futilely in the air, but all his efforts were in vain.

Finally, Moke ruthlessly slammed Pica to the ground and unleashed his terrifying Quake-Quake ability without hesitation. The force swept in like a raging torrent, instantly shattering Pica's skull and brain. Even the ground beneath his head couldn't withstand the force and was pulverized.

Just how strong is Pica? Diamante, Lao G, and Jora, who were present, knew all too well. Putting everything else aside, his astonishing Armament Haki alone was enough to prove that his strength was extraordinary. Among them, only Vergo could rival him in the intensity of this Haki.

However, this exceptionally strong Pica was utterly defeated in his duel with Moke! This was truly unbelievable. Pica's strength was undeniable, yet he was completely powerless against Moke. How could this not shock them?

What was even more astonishing was that each of Moke's attacks was so swift and Inazuma- fast, as if it could tear the air apart in an instant. This Pica with absolutely no time to react, leaving him only able to passively take the beating. Diamante, Rao G, and Jora didn't even have a chance to help each other; they could only watch helplessly as Pica was easily defeated by Moke.

At this moment, Diamante, Rao G, and Jora exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with terror. Faced with such a powerful Moke, a deep sense of powerlessness welled up within them. It was as if they were facing an insurmountable mountain, unable to change their current situation no matter how hard they tried.

At this very moment, their hearts began to waver. After all, if there were even the slightest glimmer of hope for victory, they would fight to the death without hesitation. However, reality was so cruel; now they couldn't see even the slightest hope... only endless despair.

Moke stared at the three men before him, inwardly sighing. These three were undoubtedly the strongest under Doflamingo's command besides Vergo. It was a pity! To ensure Vergo's absolute safety, these three had to die. Otherwise, he could have tried to recruit them, which would have undoubtedly boosted his pirate crew's strength even further.

After all, the more people who know Vergo's true identity, the greater the risk of Vergo being exposed. And for Moke, Vergo's importance far outweighs those three guys. Comparing the two, letting these three die is undoubtedly the wiser choice. Although he felt a little regretful, it was a decision he had no choice but to make in the face of reality! After all, keeping Sugar and Monet alive was the limit of what he could do. If Sugar didn't possess special abilities, he probably wouldn't have spared even those two.

Just as Moke was sighing inwardly, suddenly, a figure, like a ghost, flashed behind him with Inazuma speed. This figure was so fast that it was astonishing, as if it had completely surpassed the limits of human ability, making it almost impossible for anyone to catch its movements with the naked eye.

However, despite the figure's Inazuma speed, Moke instantly felt a powerful aura surging towards him from behind like a tidal wave. This aura was so strong that his body involuntarily trembled.

"Whoosh..." As the deep, Intimidation voice rang out, the figure of the newcomer finally appeared clearly before Moke's eyes like a phantom. Moke stared intently and saw that the newcomer was none other than Doflamingo! A mocking smile was on his face, a smile that revealed a confident assurance that everything was under his complete control, as if the entire situation was entirely within his grasp.

Doflamingo then created a nearly transparent, thin thread from each of his five fingers. Under his control, these threads, like five agile venomous snakes, swiftly assumed the posture of beastly claws and then struck at Moke with Inazuma.

Of course, Doflamingo knew that Moke was a Logia user, and ordinary attacks were completely ineffective against him. Therefore, he had already wrapped Armament Haki around these five threads, making them not only powerful in cutting force but also capable of causing substantial damage to Logia users.

Despite Doflamingo's sudden attack, Moke remained remarkably calm. His entire body was enveloped in Armament Haki, shrouded in a black aura, making him appear like a war god. At that moment, the "Kitetsu" in his hand suddenly unleashed a powerful force, transforming the ordinary longsword into a terrifyingly powerful weapon. The blade became entirely black, like a phantom in the night, emanating a chilling and eerie aura. This was Moke's strongest defensive form; holding "Kitetsu," he stood firmly in place, as unbreakable as a mountain, without even the slightest tremor.

He slowly turned his head, staring at Doflamingo with a slightly contemptuous look, his eyes seeming to say, "With your insignificant abilities, you dare to think you can hurt me?" In fact, with Doflamingo's strength and Devil Fruit Ability, it was indeed difficult for him to break through Moke's defenses.

As expected, despite Doflamingo's best efforts, with five threads tightly wrapped in Armament Haki, they seemed to be blocked by an invisible force, unable to leave even the slightest mark on Moke. Seeing this, Moke's lips curled into a disdainful smile, "Doflamingo, you've finally shown yourself... However, for one of the Shichibukai to be so weak is truly disappointing."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority that sent a shiver down one's spine. Then, without a trace of leniency, Moke challenged, "Come on! Doflamingo, show me your full strength! Let me see just how capable you really are!"