Monet Witnesses This Scene

But he clearly witnessed Blackbeard and his crew being thrown into the sea by his own hands! You know, Blackbeard is a Devil Fruit user, could he really have survived in that situation? Just in case, he waited in the air for a long time, carefully observing the surface of the sea, and only left when he was sure that no one had surfaced.

However, it seems things aren't so simple now. Could it be that the Dark-Dark Fruit actually possesses regenerative abilities? And that this regenerative fruit was eaten by someone else? But how long has it been? This person has already developed the Dark-Dark Fruit to such an extent! This is simply genius!

Moke's curiosity was completely piqued, and he couldn't suppress the urge to find out more. So, he turned to Moke and said, "You lead the others forward and meet up with the other companions in Gold City as soon as possible." After saying this, his gaze returned to Hachinosu, as if some great secret was hidden there waiting for him to uncover.

"As for me," he paused slightly, as if considering how to express himself, before continuing, "I need to go and see what kind of person could be capable of engaging in such a fierce battle with Ochoku." His voice was deep and powerful, revealing a firmness and determination.

Before he could finish speaking, Moke's figure flashed like Inazuma, instantly transforming into a dazzling beam of light and hurtling straight toward Hachinosu at an astonishing speed. He was as fast as the wind, disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.

Monet witnessed this scene and was filled with shock and fear. Her eyes widened as she stared incredulously in the direction Moke had gone, as if she were seeing an unreal scene. Her mouth opened slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she found that her throat was blocked by something, and she could not make a sound.

Her gaze involuntarily turned to Sugar, as if seeking some answer or instruction. Sugar seemed to sense Monet's gaze as well, and she slowly turned her head to meet Monet eyes. In that instant when their eyes met, a complex emotion was revealed in Sugar's eyes, a mixture of worry for Moke and understanding for Monet.

However, Sugar did not give the affirmative response that Monet had hoped for. She shook her head quickly and subtly, the movement so slight as to be almost imperceptible, yet this subtle gesture revealed her innermost thoughts. Seeing this, Monet's unease intensified; she didn't know why Sugar had shaken her head, nor what to do next.

Sugar shook her head so decisively because she had witnessed firsthand the absolute power that Moke had displayed. It was a breathtaking battle in which Moke overwhelmingly defeated Doflamingo's crew, and his strength was astonishing.

Sugar knew Moke's terrifying strength all too well. She understood that even if she chose to run away now, she might not be able to escape Moke's pursuit. Faced with such a powerful enemy, the two sisters had absolutely no chance of winning.

Rather than living in constant fear on the run and ultimately facing certain death, it would be better for the two sisters to become Moke's crew members, perhaps even gaining his protection. In that case, they would actually be safer.

Moke moved with lightning speed, arriving directly above the two combatants in the blink of Inazuma.

"Huh?" The two groups engaged in fierce combat suddenly felt a powerful aura descend from the sky, like a mountain crushing an egg. This aura was like a raging storm, making it hard to breathe. They stopped what they were doing and turned their gazes to Moke in the air.

Everyone stared intently and saw Moke hovering in mid-air like a ghost. His figure appeared exceptionally tall and imposing in the sunlight. He exuded a chilling aura, as if he were the master of this world.

However, when they saw Moke's face clearly, everyone present was stunned, and the entire scene instantly fell silent. They recognized this uninvited guest at a glance—it was none other than the newly risen pirate emperor of the New World — Moke!

Moke's appearance was like the brightest star in the night sky, attracting everyone's attention. His presence was impossible to ignore, and his name was legendary. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and everyone was stunned by Moke's aura, unable to move.

His cold, stern face and sharp gaze seemed to pierce through one's soul, sending chills down one's spine. The powerful aura emanating from him was like an invisible pressure, enveloping everyone present and making them all feel an unseen pressure.

Faced with the silence and apprehension of the crowd, Moke felt somewhat helpless. He muttered to himself, "Observation Haki again..." This feeling of being detected in advance reminded him of several similar experiences in the past.

However, Moke was not intimidated by the spectacular sight before him. His heart was like a still pond, unmoved even by Gale Zhou Yu. He quickly adjusted his mindset and restored his peace of mind.

His gaze was as swift as Inazuma, like a sharp sword, instantly sweeping across the crowd below. This gaze seemed to possess the power to penetrate everything, capable of deeply etching each person's face into his mind.

When his gaze finally landed on Blackbeard, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. This surprise, like a shooting star in the night sky, was fleeting, yet it was still caught by Moke's hawk-like sharp eyes.

That's right, among these two groups, there was one person who was Blackbeard! Moke had met this man once before, and now, he had actually appeared here.

Moke's gaze lingered briefly on Blackbeard before sweeping over the group behind him. This glance sent a chill down Moke's spine. Behind Blackbeard stood eight men! These eight were tall and robust, each radiating a powerful aura, clearly formidable experts.

Each of these eight individuals exuded a unique aura that was impossible to ignore. Among them, Moke was extremely familiar with Poison Q and Lafitte. The coldness and cunning emanating from them remained vivid in Moke's memory to this day.

As for the rest of the people, although Moke didn't recognize them, he could tell from the aura they exuded that they were definitely not ordinary people. In particular, one of them left a deep impression on Moke. This person was none other than Van Augur, one of Blackbeard's crew members in the original work!

Besides, the other five are all renowned pirates in the New World. Even more astonishingly, these five are all captains of their respective pirate crews! This means they are all powerful figures in their own right, possessing immense strength and high status. Yet, they have unexpectedly joined Blackbeard's crew—it's truly unbelievable!

After all, Blackbeard is Blackbeard; his vitality and adaptability are simply beyond imagination! He not only survived in the fierce world of pirates but also continuously expanded his power. Now, he has actually managed to recruit so many outstanding crew members, which is undoubtedly a testament to his abilities.

One can imagine that during this time, Blackbeard must have been roaming the New World, engaging in one thrilling battle after another with those unruly pirate captains. With his unique charm and strength, he conquered these originally proud and arrogant strongmen, making them willingly follow him.

Finally, his gaze, as if drawn by a magnet, slowly settled on the group confronting Blackbeard's crew. Among them, the leader stood out. It was a burly man standing four meters tall! His body was as majestic as a mountain, his muscles bulging, exuding power. Just standing there, he radiated an aura of awe. His physique was quite similar to Kaido and Bullet, all being awe-inspiring behemoths. Moreover, his style was exactly like Kaido and Bullet's, clearly the kind of berserker-type powerhouse who could withstand a lot of beatings.

For Blackbeard, this kind of person was a nightmare. Even without any special abilities, his unparalleled physical skills and incomparable domineering Haki alone were enough to make him a match for Blackbeard.

Just then, Ochoku's voice exploded in the air like a thunderclap. His voice was deep and resonant, as if containing endless power, making people turn their heads. His eyes were like two cold Inazuma, piercing straight through Moke's body, as if to burn his soul to ashes.

"Moke, as far as I know..." Ochoku's words carried a hint of authority, making it difficult for anyone to interrupt him, "You have successfully seized Gild Tesoro's Gold City. That's a place overflowing with gold, piled high like mountains..." His tone clearly revealed a trace of envy and jealousy, as if he felt resentful that Moke possessed such wealth.

However, facing Ochoku's sharp gaze, Moke remained unusually calm. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, forming a faint smile that contained both confidence and a hint of barely perceptible mockery.

"You don't need to worry so much. I just happened to be passing by." Moke's voice was calm and gentle, a stark contrast to Ochoku's imposing manner. His tone was relaxed and natural, as if he didn't care about Ochoku's questioning at all. Moke's voice was as calm as water, without the slightest ripple. "Seeing how noisy this place was, I just happened to come and join in the fun, but I didn't expect..." His words suddenly stopped halfway through, as if something was choking him.

Everyone's attention was drawn to his pause. Moke's gaze slowly moved, finally settling on Hei Nengzi. A slight, enigmatic smile appeared on his lips as he said, "I never expected to run into my old friend here."

These words caused an immediate uproar. The crowd whispered and murmured, all filled with curiosity about the "old friend" Moke had mentioned. Blackbeard, upon hearing this, paused for a moment, then let out an extremely arrogant laugh, "Zehahaha..."

The laughter, like the hooting of an owl, echoed in the air, sending chills down one's spine. At the same time, Blackbeard's eyes, like those of Sanjuan Wolf, were fixed on Moke, filled with hostility and murderous intent, as if he were about to devour Moke alive at any moment.

Doflamingo was a formidable figure, and if it weren't for Luffy's protagonist aura, he could have easily ascended to the throne of Four Emperors.

Charlotte Linlin became one of the Four Emperors because of her immense strength; Whitebeard became Four Emperors because he cared deeply for his crew; Red-Hair became Four Emperors because he valued his brothers' lives more than his own; Kaido became Four Emperors because of his immense strength; only Blackbeard rose to the position of one of the Four Emperors through his own intellect.

Doflamingo has a very clear plan for himself and a very clear goal. From being penniless at the beginning to becoming the king of a country, it can be said that he has a very powerful mind.

Today we'll discuss Doflamingo's fighting strength. If Doflamingo were to fight Garp, would he be completely outmatched?

Here are a few examples of Garp:

First, during the Summit War, Garp was seething with anger and had nowhere to vent it. Just then, Marco, the first division commander of Whitebeard's army, attempted to rescue Ace. Garp saw this as an opportunity to unleash his fury, and he couldn't let it slip by. He punched Marco, who had transformed into Phoenix, and sent him crashing into the Divine Pool. Don't forget, Marco had previously fought against Marine Admiral Aokiji!

Second, Marine Admiral Aokiji's idol is Garp. It's surprising that someone with top-tier combat power would have an idol.

Third, among the older generation of pirates (including Garp, Sengoku, Tsuru, and Zephyr), only Garp could inflict fatal damage on the Pirate King Roger. Roger once said on his deathbed that Garp was his greatest enemy.

Fourth, Chinjao, the former leader of the Happo Navy, was an old-generation pirate. The Happo Navy he led was once the ruler of a region. Chinjao was a great pirate with a bounty of 500 million Beli. He was known as "Cone" because he had a cone-shaped head that was said to be indestructible. Chinjao's precious treasure was originally destroyed by Garp with a single punch, and his life-saving cone head no longer existed.

Based on these four points, we can estimate that Garp's strength is extremely powerful; he has never been defeated so far.

Let's take a look at Doflamingo's performance. I'll just give you one example to prove his strength.

On Punk Hazard in the New World, Doflamingo attempted to kill Smoker. Just as Smoker was about to be killed by Doflamingo, Aokiji arrived and told Doflamingo to spare Smoker's life. But is Doflamingo such an obedient person?

Just as Doflamingo's hand touched the Smoker's face, Aokiji launched an attack, instantly freezing Doflamingo in Aokiji.

Therefore, Doflamingo is far inferior to Garp. If the two were to fight, Doflamingo would not even have a chance to fight back.

Actually, Xiao Lang quite likes Doflamingo. He has his own style of doing things, his goals are very clear, and he plans things very well. Doflamingo will shine even brighter in the future.

If looks could kill, Moke would probably have been torn to pieces by Blackbeard's gaze by now. However, Moke was not intimidated by Blackbeard's aura. Although he was somewhat nervous, his reason told him that the situation was not good for him.

Ochoku stood to the side, like a silent mountain, yet his gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, fixed intently on everything that was happening before him. Beneath his seemingly calm exterior lay a heart as deep as the ocean, and no subtle change could escape his notice.

During the brief standoff between Moke and Blackbeard, Ochoku keenly sensed the subtle shift in the atmosphere between them. It was an indescribable tension, as if the conflict between the two was on the verge of exploding.

Ochoku's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He was all too familiar with this kind of contradiction and conflict, after all, he was a man who had come all the way from the Wind Rises era of the Rocks. In that era full of bloodshed and violence, he not only honed his formidable strength, but also cultivated extraordinary insight and decisiveness.

He knew all too well that in this New World full of unknowns and uncertainties, every slight movement could trigger a thrilling life-or-death struggle. And at this moment, the scene before him was undoubtedly a golden opportunity.

A surge of irrepressible joy welled up within him, Ochoku strode forward without hesitation, his voice echoing like a booming bell. "How about we join forces and keep this arrogant fellow here?"

Afterwards, Kakashi advised Sasuke not to be too obsessed with revenge and power, telling Sasuke from his own experience that revenge cannot bring true happiness. Kakashi's words struck Sasuke's heart like a heavy hammer, causing him to fall into deep thought.

Sasuke sat alone from day to night, Kakashi's words echoing in his mind, while he also recalled his past experiences and encounters. He struggled between his present life and the hatred of the past, undergoing a fierce internal battle.

Just as Sasuke was hesitating, the Sound Four, sent by Orochimaru, suddenly appeared in front of him. They used enticing words to introduce Sasuke to the power of the Curse Mark given to him by Orochimaru, and the even greater power that could be obtained by following Orochimaru.

Sasuke had long heard of Orochimaru's Curse Mark power, and he knew it was a powerful force, but he also understood the immense risks it carried. However, his thirst for power and his obsession with revenge ultimately overcame his reason, Sasuke decided to leave Konoha with the Sound Ninja to follow Orochimaru and obtain even greater power.

As Sasuke got up to leave the village, Sakura spotted him. Frantic, Sakura chased after him, pleading with Sasuke not to leave and hoping he would stay. Sakura even confessed her Sasuke, saying she was willing to help Sasuke become stronger and face future difficulties together.

However, Sasuke's heart was already consumed by hatred, and he could not accept Sakura's love and persuasion. Although he felt a trace of gratitude towards Sakura, as an avenger, he was destined not to stay by her side. Sasuke simply said "thank you" to Sakura gently, then without hesitation, knocked her unconscious, turned around, and disappeared into the night.

Sasuke walked slowly alone along a winding path. Suddenly, a strange feeling welled up in his heart, as if someone was watching him from the shadows. He looked around warily, and sure enough, the Sound Four were quietly appearing in the woods not far away.

The Sound Four wore cold smiles as they slowly approached Sasuke, each step radiating an overwhelming sense of pressure. Clearly, they had come prepared and were confident in their operation.

One of them suddenly pulled a black pill from his pocket, which looked particularly eerie in the sunlight. He handed the pill to Sasuke and said coldly, "This is a pill that can enhance your Curse Mark state. Eat it, Sasuke."

Sasuke stared at the pill, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him. He knew this pill might have unforeseen consequences, but at the same time, he also craved an increase in power. After a brief hesitation, Sasuke finally reached out, took the pill, and swallowed it without hesitation.

In an instant, a powerful force surged through Sasuke's body like a raging torrent. His body began to tremble uncontrollably, as if it were being torn apart by this force. His eyes were tightly closed, and his face was as pale as paper, as if he had entered a state of suspended animation.

Seeing this, the Sound Four revealed a smug smile. They quickly moved and put Sasuke into a specially made coffin. This coffin was obviously specially designed, covered with complex runes and seals.

After placing Sasuke in the coffin, the Sound Four immediately cast a powerful seal to ensure Sasuke could not escape. Then, they carried the coffin and vanished into the forest like ghosts, speeding towards Orochimaru's experimental base.

Meanwhile, Naruto and the others were extremely anxious after learning that Sasuke had been captured by the Sound Ninja. They immediately launched a rescue operation for Sasuke, relentlessly tracking the Sound Four's whereabouts.

After a long and arduous chase, Naruto finally caught up with the Sound Four at the Valley of the End. It was a desolate and lifeless place, filled with a tense atmosphere.

When Naruto arrived, he saw Sasuke slowly waking up from the coffin. Sasuke's eyes were closed, as if he was still immersed in some kind of dream. However, when he opened his eyes and saw Naruto in front of him, his cold gaze was like a cold glint, piercing straight into Naruto.

"Naruto, why do you keep bothering me?" Sasuke's voice was cold and ruthless, as if he were filled with disgust and impatience towards Naruto.

Naruto was not intimidated by Sasuke's indifference. He stared intently at Sasuke, his eyes revealing unwavering determination. "Sasuke, come back to the village with me. Everyone is waiting for you." His voice was soft, but it was filled with genuine emotion.