Even His Eyes Bled

"Boom..." With a deafening roar, the entire world seemed to be torn apart in that instant. The deafening energy and sound waves, like a raging torrent, rushed straight towards Blackbeard with overwhelming force. Wherever they passed, even the air was distorted and deformed, as if the entire space was about to collapse in the face of this terrifying power.

Blackbeard stood directly in front of this immense power, bearing the brunt of its terrifying impact. His body trembled violently, as if struck by a heavy hammer. In that instant, crimson blood gushed from his ears, nostrils, mouth, and even his eyes like a burst dam. The blood bloomed in the air like flowers, both poignant and horrifying.

However, Blackbeard was no ordinary man. His strength and resilience far surpassed those of ordinary people, and even after suffering such a severe injury, he did not fall. He gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain in his body, and roared from his throat, "Dark Spear!"

With a roar, a surge of black energy erupted from his hand, like a howling black dragon, charging straight towards the raging torrent. The black energy collided violently with the torrent in mid-air, producing a deafening roar. The two powerful forces intertwined and collided in mid-air, stirring up countless energy ripples, like stars Shine in the universe during a collision.

As his words fell, he slammed his right hand onto the ground. This slam seemed to contain boundless power, as if the ground had been torn apart by an invisible force, instantly creating a huge Black Hole. This Black Hole was bottomless, seemingly connected to another unknown world, emanating a chilling aura of darkness.

In that instant, a breathtaking sight suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes. It was a massive, dark spear, a full meter in diameter, shooting out of the Black Hole at an astonishing speed like a black Inazuma! The spear was entirely black, as if it were formed from endless darkness, with wisps of black smoke swirling around it, like a demonic spear from hell, exuding a chilling aura.

This massive dark spear, carrying unparalleled power, was like a roaring black dragon, hurtling straight towards Moke's chest! The attack was as fast as Inazuma and as powerful as thunder, leaving no time to react. Moke's eyes widened in astonishment as he stared at the massive dark spear hurtling towards him with overwhelming force, a wave of desperate fear washing over him.

However, it was all too late. With a loud "bang," the dark giant spear slammed into Moke's chest, producing a dull thud. Moke's body was sent flying backward as if hit by a cannonball. He spun rapidly in the air, seemingly out of control, before crashing heavily to the ground like a shooting star, raising a cloud of dust.

"Tui..." Just as Moke fell to the ground, Blackbeard slowly stood up. His body swayed slightly, clearly the blow had also had a significant impact on him, but he managed to steady himself. A trace of blood clung to the corner of his mouth, indicating that he had just been struck hard by Moke. However, Blackbeard showed no fear whatsoever; on the contrary, his eyes revealed a coldness and confidence.

Blackbeard suddenly turned around and spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva to the side. The saliva, seemingly carrying his disdain and anger towards Moke, flew straight out and landed on the ground a short distance away, kicking up a small cloud of dust.

At the same time, Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit ability quietly activated. A faint black light began to emanate from around his body, spinning rapidly like a vortex. As the light spun, Blackbeard's injuries began to heal at a visible speed, and the wounds where he had just been hit by Moke were gradually healing.

That's right, Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit ability allows him to absorb all the damage caused by Devil Fruit and convert that damage into his own power. This is an extremely powerful ability and one of the key reasons why Blackbeard was able to stand out in the pirate world.

Moke raised an eyebrow at Blackbeard's actions, a look of surprise on his face. He clearly hadn't expected Blackbeard to possess such an ability, to recover from his injuries so quickly.

"I was saying Whitebeard is still alive and well, and you dare to show up in the New World? You even dare to try and steal Hachinosu." Moke's voice carried a hint of sarcasm, as if mocking Blackbeard's overestimation of his abilities. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile.

However, Blackbeard did not get angry or annoyed like a normal person in the face of Moke's taunts. Instead, he let out a wild laugh, a laugh that echoed in the air like a night owl, sending chills down everyone's spine.

"Zehahaha..." Blackbeard's laughter was deafening, as if the entire Hachinosu was trembling. His laughter was full of contempt for Moke, as if he didn't take the other party seriously at all.

After laughing, Blackbeard suddenly stopped, his eyes fixed on Moke like those of Sanjuan Wolf. What eyes they were! They burned with the flames of greed and desire, as if they wanted to devour Moke completely. Under their gaze, Moke couldn't help but tremble, a chill rising from his spine.

Blackbeard's gaze pierced through Moke like Inazuma, instilling in him an unprecedented sense of oppression. At that moment, Moke truly realized that Blackbeard was no longer the opponent he had once underestimated, but a formidable foe.

Immediately afterward, Blackbeard abruptly raised his hand towards Moke. His movements were Inazuma fast, so fast that no one had time to react, like a bolt of Inazuma slicing through the night sky, instantly arriving in front of Moke. In the instant he raised his hand, the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit in his palm erupted like a giant beast awakened.

A black vortex rapidly formed in his hand, resembling a bottomless Black Hole, emanating a chilling suction force. This suction force, like Black Hole in the universe, devoured everything around it, and even light could not escape its grasp.

"Dark Water!" Blackbeard uttered a low shout, the sound booming like thunder in Moke's ears. These two words, like a curse, carried immense pressure, causing Moke's body to tremble involuntarily.

The black vortex was like a bottomless pit, emanating a terrifying aura. It was like a giant beast with its jaws wide open, waiting for its prey to walk into its trap. Instantly, Moke felt an extremely terrifying suction force, like a ferocious beast opening its bloody maw, pulling him tightly towards Blackbeard.

The suction was so strong that Moke was powerless to resist. His feet were rooted to the spot, unable to leave the ground, while his body was involuntarily pulled toward Blackbeard. Moke struggled in mid-air, desperately waving his hands, trying to grab onto something to stop himself from being sucked in. However, all of this was in vain; the black vortex was like an inescapable cage, trapping him firmly.

At the same time, Blackbeard raised his other hand, as if preparing for something. His palm was slightly bent, revealing his sharp tiger claw. The tiger claw was as fast as Inazuma, flashing with a chilling light, as if it could easily tear through steel. Even more astonishingly, the tiger claw was not only covered by Armament Haki, but also wrapped with Conqueror's Haki, exuding unparalleled power.

The Knights of God kidnapped Giant Tribe children in Elbaf and used their powers to create chaos. For example:

- Qilin Saint Gorm summoned a skeleton monster using his "Dream Materialization" ability to attack the giant warrior, even causing the fog ship to capsize.

- Saint Sommers's thorny abilities bind the Giant Tribe children, hindering the rescue operation. The appearance of the Revolutionary Army leader, the mysterious dragon, in Elbaf may forge an alliance between the Giant Tribe and the Straw Hat Pirates, further strengthening their forces against the Celestial Dragons. This alliance could change the future course of the war, especially creating a double attack on the Knights of God (such as their leader, Shamrock). The mysterious dragon's strength has been kept secret, but it's definitely a powerful figure, giving us something to look forward to.

After the Straw Hat Crew arrives at Elbaf, the bandaged woman (who is suspected to be a member of the Knights of God) discovers the Thousand Sunny and realizes that the mission may be hindered. She urgently requests reinforcements from the Holy Land Mary Geoise. Meanwhile, Usopp, due to his connection with the Giant Tribe, is speculated to undergo a transformation in this arc and may even become a key figure.

Such power would undoubtedly be fatal to ordinary ability users. Just facing such a tiger's claw would probably instill fear in them, making it difficult for them to unleash their full strength.

The owner of this tiger claw is none other than Moke. His Dark-Dark Fruit power is widely recognized as one of the most vicious abilities in the history of Devil Fruit. This ability has a terrifying effect that prevents other Devil Fruit User from activating their abilities, so it is no exaggeration to call him the nemesis of Devil Fruit users.

However, Moke's Absorb-Absorb Fruit also possesses powerful abilities. He can absorb everything in the world and assimilate it into the same substance. Since it includes everything, it naturally includes darkness as well.

This creates a contradiction between the two abilities. One is the Dark-Dark Fruit power that can suppress all ability users, while the other is the Absorb-Absorb Fruit that can absorb everything, including darkness.

Moke narrowed his eyes, a cold smile playing on his lips, seemingly brimming with confidence in the contest. He said softly, "I'd like to see whether your Dark-Dark Fruit abilities are more powerful, or my Absorb-Absorb Fruit is superior."

Therefore, facing this powerful suction force, Moke showed no fear or hesitation. Instead, as if his fighting spirit had been ignited, he suddenly exerted force with his legs and, like an arrow released from a bow, used this terrifying suction force to rush towards Blackbeard like a meteor chasing the moon.

At the same time, Moke's hands were swiftly enveloped in a dense layer of Armament Haki Inazuma, as hard as steel, completely covering them. Then, without hesitation, he activated his ability, and a Haki similar to the one in Blackbeard's hand suddenly appeared in Moke's hands.

The vortex emanated chilling energy fluctuations, like a bottomless Black Hole capable of swallowing everything. Without hesitation, Moke reached his hand into Blackbeard's vortex, as if preparing for a life-or-death duel.

"Huh?!?" Blackbeard was clearly not expecting Moke to do this, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. However, this surprise only lasted for a moment before being replaced by a mocking smile on his lips.

Blackbeard had absolute confidence in his Dark-Dark Fruit. In his view, all Devil Fruit abilities would be rendered useless in the face of the Dark-Dark Fruit and would be easily suppressed by it.

However, in the next instant, their hands finally touched. In that instant, the two vortexes, like two ferocious beasts, devoured and influenced each other. They intertwined and resisted each other, and for a moment, they formed a stalemate.

"How is this possible?" Blackbeard exclaimed in shock upon seeing this. His eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. He could never have imagined that Moke's power could be so strong, that it could not be absorbed or restrained by his Dark-Dark Fruit.

Moke's lips curled up slightly; after all, his abilities were superior.

Moreover, Moke's abilities and Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit powers have reached a delicate stalemate, and Mok has not been able to suppress Blackbeard's dark powers. Surprisingly, Moke not only resisted Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit powers but also successfully absorbed a portion of the Dark-Dark Fruit power, giving him this powerful Dark-Dark Fruit power as well.

"Dual Ability - Dark Water!" Moke excitedly shouted the name of the new skill. However, in the next instant, as if drawn by an invisible force, their hands finally slowly came together. In that instant, time seemed to freeze, and the whole world became unusually quiet, with only the huge roar of the two vortexes echoing in the air.

The two vortexes were like two ferocious beasts, glaring at each other and refusing to give way. They devoured and influenced each other, and each collision triggered a violent energy fluctuation, as if the entire space was about to be torn apart.

Blackbeard's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. He stared intently at Moke before him, a low growl escaping his throat, "How is this possible?" He couldn't believe that Moke's abilities were so powerful, that he could resist being absorbed and restrained by his Dark-Dark Fruit.

Moke's lips curled slightly upwards, revealing a barely perceptible smile. His eyes were calm and confident, as if all of this was within his expectations. He secretly gloated, thinking that his abilities were indeed superior.

Moreover, a delicate stalemate formed between Moke's abilities and Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit power, like two evenly matched opponents, neither able to completely defeat the other. Even more surprisingly, Moke not only successfully resisted Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit power, but also cleverly absorbed a portion of the Dark-Dark Fruit power during this intense confrontation.

This portion of Dark-Dark Fruit power rapidly circulated within Moke's body, merging with his original abilities, thus granting him this powerful Dark-Dark Fruit ability as well. After acquiring the Dark-Dark Fruit ability, he quickly integrated it into the vortex of his original Absorb-Absorb Fruit.

"Oh no!" Blackbeard's face instantly turned extremely ugly, his eyes widening as if they were about to pop out of their sockets. Even more shocking was the obvious terror that could be seen in his eyes!

The reason was simple: Blackbeard was horrified to discover that his prized Dark-Dark Fruit Power was utterly powerless against the vortex in Moke's hands and was easily swallowed up.

"Die!" Blackbeard could no longer endure the fear and threat, and without hesitation launched the attack he had prepared. His tiger claws swung down fiercely, even flashing with purple "Inazuma," clearly indicating that this strike contained immense power.

"Hehe."

Seeing this, Moke narrowed his eyes. "Today I'll let you taste what it feels like to have your power taken away during a slash!"

Before he could finish speaking, Moke made Blackbeard feel the terrifying suction force unique to the Dark-Dark Fruit.

"Impossible..." Blackbeard exclaimed in disbelief, his face full of astonishment, but before he could finish speaking, Moke's hand touched his body with Inazuma speed.

In an instant, Blackbeard felt a powerful force surge into his body like a torrent, as if it were tearing his soul apart. Then, to his horror, he discovered that the surging power of the two Devil Fruit within him had vanished in that instant!

As the power of the Devil Fruit disappeared, Blackbeard's body was as if its support had been removed, instantly transforming from his Hybrid Form back to his original appearance. His attacks also became weak and powerless, like a machine that had lost its power.

Seeing this, Moke's lips curled into a faint smile. He smoothly raised his elbow, deflecting Blackbeard's attack effortlessly. Then, without hesitation, he raised his leg and, like a cannonball, kicked Blackbeard hard in the stomach.

With a loud bang, Blackbeard's body was sent flying like a kite with a broken string. However, because Moke had his wrist firmly in his grasp, he did not fly away as expected, but instead his feet left the ground and his whole body soared into the air.

As a result, Blackbeard's arm was subjected to tremendous tearing force, as if it would be torn off at any moment. At this critical moment, Moke's fingers suddenly transformed into sharp blades as if by magic.

With the enhancement of that terrifying Armament Haki, the blade became indestructible, directly piercing through Blackbeard's Armament Haki defense, and mercilessly penetrating his wrist like a sharp sword.

"Ah!" Blackbeard let out a piercing scream that echoed through the air, sending chills down everyone's spine. The expression on his face, already contorted with pain, became even more ferocious and terrifying, as if he were possessed by a demon.

Because Moke cut into his wrist without hesitation or pause, slicing his entire hand open like chopping vegetables. The scene was horrifying; blood splattered everywhere, and the severed hand lay on the ground, seemingly lifeless.

That's right, Moke just crippled one of his hands! However, it was precisely because of this cruel blow that he was able to break free from Moke's control.

This time, he was truly terrified; an unprecedented fear gripped him. Without even thinking, he turned and fled like a frightened rabbit...

He knew perfectly well that the reason he was so arrogant and dared to venture into the New World was because of his two special abilities— the Dark-Dark Fruit and the Qiongqi-Qiongqi Fruit.

The Dark-Dark Fruit can counter all Devil Fruit users, making him invincible against all kinds of powerful enemies; while the Qiongqi-Qiongqi Fruit can enhance his various abilities, giving him the strength to dominate the entire world, and even the courage to face the legendary Whitebeard.

These two abilities are the source of his confidence, and the capital that allows him to step into this New World full of unknowns and dangers...

But now, his confidence had been so easily shattered by Moke. Moke's strength far exceeded his expectations, making him realize how ridiculous his previous arrogance had been.

"Tsk tsk!" Moke watched Blackbeard's departing figure, his eyes gleaming with excitement. In his eyes, Blackbeard was simply a rare treasure!

The most unique Dark-Dark Fruit among the Logia Devil Fruits, the Mythical Zoan Mythical Zoan... these are already enough to make anyone's heart flutter. But more importantly, Blackbeard also possesses a special bloodline, and Moke has just developed a technique that allows him to absorb the bloodlines of others.

This means that if he can successfully capture Blackbeard, he might gain access to that mysterious bloodline power, making him even stronger. This power might greatly enhance his body, granting him superhuman abilities and physique.

Furthermore, if he didn't just capture Blackbeard, but instead injured and crippled him before absorbing his bloodline, wouldn't it be possible for him to acquire the same special physique? Wouldn't that make him a being with two Devil Fruit Ability?

This is incredibly exciting! After all, while his Absorb-Absorb Fruit is powerful, it doesn't grant him Zoan Devil Fruit Ability. But if he were to obtain a Zoan Devil Fruit, all his physical shortcomings would be completely overcome.

He no longer needs to enter Holy Sword State and push his body to its limits every time he fights, like before. If he could combine the power of the Slash-Slash Zoan Devil Fruit, he would definitely possess a body as terrifying as Kaido's or Big Mom's.

Whether in defense or strength, he will no longer have any weaknesses. In this way, he will become a truly invincible being, inspiring fear in all who hear of him.