Ochoku Snorted Coldly

"Snort..."

Ochoku snorted coldly, seemingly disregarding the Shockwave. He swung his katana with Inazuma speed, unleashing unparalleled power as it slashed fiercely at the Shockwave.

In an instant, the blade flashed like Inazuma, slicing through the sky and colliding violently with the Shockwave, as if the entire world trembled at that moment. The deafening roar, like a thunderbolt, shook people's eardrums.

However, to everyone's astonishment, Ochoku's strike contained such terrifying power that it was like an indestructible sword, directly tearing the powerful Shockwave apart. The Shockwave was instantly broken into countless tiny fragments, which scattered like meteors and disappeared into the vast void.

However, just as this breathtaking scene unfolded, Moke, who was in mid-air, was also affected by this powerful force. But contrary to what people expected, he showed no fear or intention to dodge. On the contrary, a look of anticipation appeared on his face.

Because Moke knew that this seemingly dangerous situation was actually a golden opportunity. He had always been curious about Blackbeard's new ability, and now, that opportunity was finally in front of him. Facing this attack without Armament Haki, he felt no fear, because he had absolute confidence in his Devil Fruit Ability.

Without hesitation, Moke activated his Absorb-Absorb Fruit ability. His body became like a bottomless Black Hole, with the surging Shockwave flowing towards him like a magnet. The powerful impact seemed to tear his body apart, but his body was like an impenetrable wall, firmly absorbing all the Shockwave without missing a single one.

However, just as Moke was about to breathe a sigh of relief, his eyes suddenly widened in astonishment. His heart felt like it was being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible for him to breathe. Because he realized that this was not an ordinary Shockwave at all! Although it had similarities to Shockwave, it was actually a sound wave! Moreover, it was a Shockwave formed after reaching a certain intensity.

"Sound waves?" Moke muttered to himself, his brow furrowing as if he had encountered an extremely difficult problem. He began to search his mind rapidly for Devil Fruit related to sound, hoping to find some clues. However, after some careful consideration, he discovered that in the entire One Piece world, there seemed to be only three Devil Fruit related to sound.

The first is Scratchmen Apoo, who possesses the Paramecia Sound-Sound Devil Fruit Ability, allowing him to attack enemies by emitting various sounds. These sounds can be sharp high notes, deep low notes, or even noisy din, each with its own unique offensive power.

Another is Corazon, a Paramecia Devil Fruit User. He can create an environment of absolute silence, preventing enemies from hearing any sound. In this environment, the enemy's senses are severely limited, and their movements become sluggish.

While recalling the abilities of the two Devil Fruits, Moke carefully observed the sonic Shockwave before him. He noticed that this sonic Shockwave was somewhat similar to, but not entirely the same as, the Sound-Sound Devil Fruit Ability of DJ Apoo. Its power seemed even greater, and it possessed an irresistible force. Another one was El Drago, a Paramecia Sound-Sound Devil Fruit User could control the propagation and intensity of sound waves.

So, who exactly has been targeted by Blackbeard? This remains a perplexing mystery. All eyes are on El Drago, as if he were the unfortunate one who has become Blackbeard's target.

However, a single sound wave is not enough to definitively prove that this is a sound-type Devil Fruit. After all, the world of Devil Fruit is full of endless possibilities and diversity. Many Devil Fruit possess unique and powerful special abilities that often surpass our imagination.

For example, Kaido's dragon form possesses fire and lightning abilities, which have nothing to do with sound. Therefore, we cannot easily conclude that this is a sound-based Devil Fruit simply because of its sound wave properties.

Just as everyone was debating the source and nature of the sound wave, the sound wave that Moke had just absorbed suddenly seemed to be ignited, surging out from his body. This sound wave, with twice the intensity and speed, rushed towards Blackbeard like a bolt of Inazuma.

Blackbeard was clearly caught off guard by this sudden counterattack; his expression changed slightly, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. But being a seasoned veteran, he reacted swiftly. He extended his right hand, chanting, "Dark Water..."

As he chanted the incantation, a dark power gathered in his hand, forming a black vortex. This vortex, like a small Black Hole, emitted a powerful attraction, swallowing everything around it.

Without hesitation, Blackbeard held the black vortex in front of him, as if it were an indestructible shield.

"Boom..."

The next second, the sound wave, like a surging torrent, crashed fiercely against the black vortex with overwhelming force. The power of this sound wave was astonishing; wherever it passed, space seemed to be torn apart, emitting a series of ear-piercing roars.

However, this seemingly indestructible sound wave was completely swallowed up by the black vortex the moment it came into contact with it, like a mud ox sinking into the sea, without even causing a ripple.

"Zehahaha..." Accompanied by an extremely arrogant laugh, Blackbeard stood there triumphantly, his laughter echoing in the space, as if mocking Moke's overestimation of his abilities. His eyes were like those of Sanjuan Wolf, fixed on Moke, filled with greed and ferocity, as if he wanted to devour Moke alive.

"This time, I will annihilate you completely!" Blackbeard said through gritted teeth, his voice distorted with extreme anger, the hatred within it like a volcano about to erupt, sending chills down one's spine.

"Heh..." Facing Blackbeard's threat, Moke's lips curled into a cold smile, his face filled with disdain and contempt. He slowly said, "I wonder who it is that has been defeated and forced to flee twice in a row by me."

These words were like a blazing torch, thrown violently at Blackbeard's already burning rage, instantly causing his anger to erupt like a volcano. His face turned crimson in an instant, as if scorched by fire, and the veins on his forehead bulged high with extreme anger, like twisted earthworms, ferocious and terrifying, sending chills down one's spine.

In this tense, almost suffocating moment, the stalemate between the two was like a taut bowstring, ready to snap at any moment. However, at this critical juncture, Ochoku suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Oh??!!!" This exclamation broke the deadlock and drew everyone's attention.

Ochoku watched the two men, who were on the verge of exchanging blows, with great interest. A slight, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his lips. This smile seemed particularly sinister on his already somewhat cunning face. Clearly, the situation had become more favorable for Ochoku.

A fire seemed to burn within him, his thoughts swirling rapidly in his mind. He quickly analyzed the current situation, weighing the pros and cons of various options. In that brief moment, he seemed to have the entire battle in his grasp, every detail clearly presented before his eyes.

Finally, he made up his mind, decisively waving his arm and issuing a deep and powerful command, "Leave Blackbeard to Moke, we'll take care of the rest..." His voice echoed in the air like thunder, revealing an unquestionable determination and Haki.

Before he finished speaking, Ochoku, like a raging tiger, led his men with astonishing speed and strength, charging straight towards the group behind Blackbeard like hungry tigers pouncing on their prey. Their movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation, as if a pack of hungry wolves had caught the scent of their prey and were eager to tear it apart.

Seeing this, Blackbeard's face instantly turned extremely ugly. He inwardly groaned, knowing full well the importance of his position in suppressing Ochoku. As long as he was alive, his crew would have a certain advantage in the battle. However, now that Ochoku had abandoned him and turned to attack his crew, he was undoubtedly in a very passive situation.

After all, although his crew members were all quite strong, they were still slightly inferior to Ochoku. Especially under Ochoku's fierce attacks, which were like Gale, probably none of them could withstand his offensive. Thinking of this, a sense of fear and despair welled up in his heart, and his legs involuntarily bent slightly, as if he would rush towards Ochoku like an arrow released from a bow at the next second.

However, just as he was about to act, a dazzling light suddenly pierced the darkness like Inazuma, blocking his way. This beam of light was like an indestructible barrier, which he could not cross at all.

He stared in astonishment and discovered that the beam of light was actually formed from Moke! Moke rushed over at an astonishing speed, like a shooting star streaking across the sky, and instantly blocked his way.

"Blackbeard, your opponent is me..." Moke's voice echoed in the air, carrying a hint of coldness and determination. His tone was firm and powerful, revealing his determination to kill Blackbeard.

At that moment, Moke had only one thought in his mind: he absolutely could not let Blackbeard escape. He knew that Blackbeard was an extremely dangerous person, and if he escaped, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Blackbeard is definitely a ruthless and cunning man. If such a person were to escape, the consequences would be dire. Since we have already thoroughly offended him, we absolutely cannot give him any chance to recover.

Faced with Moke's obstruction, Blackbeard naturally dared not be careless in the slightest. After all, he had already suffered three major losses at Moke's hands, and he knew Moke's strength and methods all too well. Suddenly, Blackbeard's body underwent an astonishing transformation. His muscles rapidly expanded, his bones cracked, and he seemed to have turned into a ferocious beast.

In the blink of an eye, Blackbeard's body underwent an astonishing transformation. His muscles swelled, his bones twisted, as if his entire body was being reshaped by a powerful force. In the blink of an eye, he was completely transformed into a beast-like creature with a tiger's head.

His head transformed into a gigantic tiger's head, ferocious and powerful. The tiger's head opened, revealing sharp fangs and exuding a chilling aura. His eyes were no longer human eyes, but gleamed with a wild light, revealing endless ferocity and savagery.

Not only that, Blackbeard also unfurled a pair of enormous wings. The wings were covered in black feathers, each one gleaming with a cold light, as if forged from steel. When the wings spread, they created a Gale that caused the surrounding air to fluctuate violently.

"Holy crap..." Moke was stunned by Blackbeard's transformation. He never expected Blackbeard to have such a terrifying form. He stared blankly at Blackbeard in front of him, momentarily forgetting where he was.

Just then, Moke thought to himself, "As expected." He had always been extremely curious and suspicious about the Devil Fruit Blackbeard eaten, and now, all his doubts were instantly answered. He knew that the Devil Fruit Blackbeard had consumed was definitely extraordinary, and its power probably far exceeded his imagination.

After all, Blackbeard was willing to infiltrate the Whitebeard Pirates for decades in order to obtain the legendary Dark-Dark Fruit! What kind of dedication and patience does that take! It's hard for most people to imagine that someone could silently endure all kinds of pressure and temptations for such a long time, just to achieve their goal.

However, Blackbeard's ambition was not satisfied by obtaining the Dark-Dark Fruit. Instead, his gaze immediately fell upon Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit. The immense power of this fruit was undoubtedly something Blackbeard had always dreamed of. After all, Blackbeard had once successfully captured Ace! Ace's Flame-Flame Fruit was considered quite powerful among all Devil Fruits.

However, even when faced with the immense power of the Flame-Flame Fruit, Blackbeard completely disregarded it. This demonstrates that his vision and ambition far surpass those of ordinary people. What he pursues is not merely immense power, but also a supreme status and dominance.

Now, a simple observation of Blackbeard's changing appearance is enough to make it clear—he must have consumed one of the rarest, most precious, and most powerful Mythical Zoan-type Zoan Mythical Zoan Fruit! This Mythical Zoan Fruit is called Qiongqi, one of the four mythical beasts. With this fruit, Blackbeard's strength will undoubtedly be greatly enhanced, and his ambition may become even more uncontrollable.

Its lineage is exceptionally illustrious; it is the son of Shaohao, the Western Heavenly Emperor. At first glance, its appearance resembles a tiger, but it possesses a pair of enormous wings, enabling it to soar freely in the sky.

Kaido and Big Mom were both members of the Rocks Pirates, but their relationship wasn't good back then. The news of their alliance, formed by these two Four Emperors), is truly surprising, causing a stir even within the Rocks Pirates. Both Big Mom and Kaido are incredibly powerful monsters; one is virtually indestructible, and the other could destroy half a giant at the age of five. Their alliance is bound to have a significant impact on the world.

Sengoku has a good understanding of Big Mom and Kaido. He mentioned that Kaido were Big Mom crew members of the Rocks Pirates 38 years ago. Now, 38 years have passed, and both Big Mom and Kaido's strength has increased dramatically. If they were to form a pirate crew, it would undoubtedly be the most ferocious crew ever. Big Mom is 68 years old this year; she was 30 years old 38 years ago. From Sengoku's words, we can infer that Big Mom's strength has increased significantly over these 38 years. Kaido's age is currently unknown. 38 years ago, he was an apprentice in the Rocks Pirates, and now he is the Four Emperors Kaido the highest bounty. Although both are old, their strength is greater than it was in their youth.

By comparing Red-Haired Shanks to Big Mom and Kaido, we can see that he is a truly exceptional individual. Shanks only became one of the Four Emperors of the New World six years ago, achieving this status without relying on Devil Fruit – a remarkable feat in the pirate world. Shanks is 39 years old this year, but Shanks bounty has already reached 4 billion Beli, not far behind that of Four Emperors Big Mom and Kaido. This suggests that Shanks reached the level of older Big Mom and Big Mom at Kaido the Kaido age. If Shanks were given another 38 years to Shanks, wouldn't he be even more powerful?

Shanks definitely has a lot of room for growth, considering Shanks age. Generally, a person's peak is around 50 years old; for example, Roger became the One Piece King in his 50s, and Akainu became Fleet Admiral in his 50s. Shanks will certainly be stronger at 50, which means Shanks potential for growth is greater than Kaido's and Big Mom's. Shanks only became Four Emperors after losing an arm, and even with his Shanks, he has repeatedly created legends. With incredibly powerful crew members like Benn Beckman and Yasopp, the Shanks Pirates have a very bright future.

Moke racked his brains, and within his knowledge, there seemed to be only three types of winged tigers. However, these three tigers were by no means ordinary! He stared behind Blackbeard and saw only a tail. In this way, he could easily rule out Tian Wu... After all, Tian Wu was a being with ten tails.

So, this mysterious creature before us is either Qiongqi Bi'an. One is one of the four infamous ferocious beasts, and the other is the son of the incomparably noble Dragon Ancestor. My goodness, Blackbeard's eye for talent is truly sharp! Whether it's Qiongqi or Bi'an, their strength is absolutely no less than Kaido's Azure Dragon Form fruit.

Just as Moke was secretly marveling, a whooshing sound of wind suddenly reached his ears. He looked closely and saw that wind element light was flashing in Blackbeard's tiger paw. In the blink of an eye, a small tornado quietly formed on his tiger paw.

In the blink of an eye, Moke swung his arm, and the small tornado in his hand seemed to come alive, galloping out like a wild horse. The moment it left Moke's grasp, it seemed to be activated by a mysterious force, rapidly expanding and instantly forming a huge, roaring storm.

This powerful wind was like a ferocious beast, baring its fangs and claws to sweep everything around it into its grip. Trees, rocks, and other objects were all rendered helpless in the face of this immense force, being pulled into the tornado's vortex. As more and more objects were drawn in, the tornado's power grew increasingly terrifying, its suction becoming irresistible.

The powerful winds contained within the tornado acted like an invisible giant hand, gripping everyone present. Those close by could even feel their bodies being firmly sucked in by the tornado's suction, as if they were about to be devoured by this violent force. They were terrified, struggling desperately to break free from this terrifying suction, but all their efforts were in vain.

However, faced with such a terrifying attack, Moke remained unusually calm. He raised an eyebrow slightly, as if he had expected it all. He knew that although such an attack was incredibly powerful and had a very wide range, it posed no threat to someone like him who could Elementalization.

Moke pondered to himself, Blackbeard couldn't possibly be unaware of this. So, what exactly was his purpose in launching this elaborate attack?

At this critical moment, Moke seemed to suddenly realize something, and abruptly turned his head, his gaze sharp as he looked at Ochoku and the others. In an instant, the mystery in his heart was solved, and everything became clear.

It turned out that Blackbeard's real target wasn't him, but Ochoku and his gang! Blackbeard's true purpose was to stop Ochoku and his group from taking action against Doc Q and the others. Thinking of this, Moke's lips curled into a cold smile, "Tsk tsk... I can't let him have his way."

Before he finished speaking, Moke's Shusui Sword was instantly drawn, emitting a clear sword sound. At the same time, his hair began to grow wildly as if by magic, reaching his waist in the blink of an eye. He leaned back slightly, assuming a ready-to-go posture, and entered an unprecedented Holy Sword State.

"Hoo..." Moke took a deep breath, regulated his breathing, and then suddenly swung the Shusui Sword in his hand. In an instant, an extremely terrifying slash burst out like Inazuma, carrying unparalleled momentum, and went straight towards Blackbeard.

Wherever this strike passed, the ground seemed to be torn apart, creating a deep chasm nearly seven or eight meters high. The enormous chasm seemed to cleave the entire world in two; its terrifying power was simply astonishing.

This terrifying slash, like a ferocious beast, roared and pounced towards Blackbeard. The tornado that was directly hit was instantly cleaved in two by the impact of this powerful force, turning into a chaotic gust of wind that scattered in the air and finally disappeared without a trace.

However, the momentum of the slash did not diminish in the slightest, still sweeping towards Blackbeard with overwhelming force, as if it would not stop until it completely defeated him.