Like a Fully Drawn Bowstring

Blackbeard's legs were slightly bent, like a fully drawn bowstring, taut and seemingly ready to snap at any moment. His body leaned slightly forward, his weight entirely on his feet, as if waiting for the right moment to shoot out like an arrow.

Suddenly, as if propelled by a powerful force, he retreated with Inazuma speed. His speed was so great that it was like a black Inazuma streaking across the void, making it impossible for anyone to see his movements.

Blackbeard once coveted the abilities of those with special powers, yearning to draw them to his side and make them his strength. However, at this moment, that desire has been completely replaced by fear. He only wants to be as far away from Moke as possible, preferably to disappear from this world immediately.

No, it was even more urgent than before! His heart seemed to be swallowed by an endless fear, a fear that surged like a torrent, relentlessly assaulting his mental defenses. His body completely lost control, trembling involuntarily, every muscle feeling as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, unable to move.

Just as Blackbeard was desperately retreating, Moke, like a ghost, instantly entered a high-speed movement state with unimaginable speed. His figure was like Inazuma, leaving a blurry trail in the air, so fast that no one could catch his presence with the naked eye.

Blackbeard's pupils contracted sharply, and he inwardly cried out in alarm. His Observation Haki was activated to its maximum in that instant, and he could clearly sense Moke's movements. His gaze was like lightning as he quickly turned his head to the left, where Moke was about to appear.

"Not good!" Blackbeard's face turned deathly pale instantly. He realized he was in extreme danger. Moke's speed was so fast that he had no time to react. In that critical moment, Blackbeard made a decision without hesitation—to enter his Zoan Hybrid Form.

His body seemed to be stimulated by a powerful force, rapidly expanding. His muscles taut, like thick ropes, brimming with explosive power. His wings, like a pair of enormous wings, spread out quickly, creating a gust of Gale with each flap.

Finally, Blackbeard mustered all his strength and gave a sudden jolt. His body shot into the sky like a rocket, his speed as fast as Inazuma slicing through the night sky. In that instant, his figure left a long trail in the sky, like a burning meteor, leaving everyone speechless.

However, just when Blackbeard thought he could easily escape Moke's attack, he was surprised to find that Moke's reaction speed was equally astonishing! Without hesitation, Moke raised his hand and instantly activated his ability—Dual Ability: Dark Water —towards Blackbeard in mid-air!

In an instant, a massive vortex appeared in Moke's hand again. This vortex, like Black Hole in the universe, emitted a terrifyingly powerful suction force. That suction force seemed to be the demonic hand from hell, baring its fangs and claws, wanting to devour the entire world.

At this moment, Blackbeard, who had already flown a hundred meters into the air, suddenly felt an irresistible and terrifying suction force pulling him tightly. This suction force was so strong that his upward speed, which had been continuing to rise, suddenly dropped rapidly, as if he were being held firmly by an invisible hand.

Blackbeard struggled desperately, trying to break free from the terrifying suction, but it was all in vain. The powerful suction was like an unshakeable mountain; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't escape being pulled towards the ground.

Finally, Moke could no longer resist the powerful suction. Like a kite with a broken string, he was violently pulled towards the ground. With two crisp "crack" sounds, Moke's right fist shot out like a cannonball, and his Quake-Quake ability was activated instantly.

In an instant, space seemed to be violently torn apart by an indescribable force, and jagged cracks spread rapidly like a spider web. The entire space trembled violently, as if it would collapse completely and turn into nothingness at any moment.

In that breathtaking moment, Blackbeard, several meters away, suddenly seemed to be struck by an invisible force from afar, his body trembling violently. A muffled groan escaped his throat, followed by a mouthful of blood gushing from his mouth like an arrow. The blood drew a scarlet arc in the air, splashing onto the ground and forming a shocking pool of blood.

Blackbeard's face turned deathly pale in an instant, completely devoid of color. His body swayed precariously, seemingly on the verge of collapse. However, Moke did not stop his attack because of Blackbeard's pitiful state; his fists rained down on Blackbeard relentlessly.

Each punch was like a thunderbolt, containing immense power. Each punch shattered the space around it, producing a series of crisp, cracking sounds. This series of attacks was as fierce as Zhou Yu, giving Blackbeard no chance to catch his breath.

When Moke was finally pulled back to the ground, he had already taken ten punches! The power of those ten punches was unimaginable; Blackbeard's body must have been severely injured under such terrifying force. And the Quake-Quake ability that Moke displayed was even more astonishing, its terrifying nature fully revealed at that moment.

Fortunately, Blackbeard was able to withstand some of the attack's power before being directly touched by Moke; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Furthermore, he was able to use his unique Mythical Zoan ability to maintain his Beastman form. It's worth noting that without this special ability, he would likely have lost the ability to continue fighting after enduring the immense power of Moke's ten punches.

However, even so, Blackbeard's current condition is by no means good. A quarter of his bones are broken, and his internal organs have suffered extremely serious damage. Every breath brings a heart-wrenching pain, as if all the bones in his body are being torn apart alive, making him feel like he is in unbearable agony.

However, what made Blackbeard most desperate was not the physical pain, but the fact that in the very instant he was severely injured, Moke had successfully made contact with his body! This meant that Moke was fully capable of delivering a fatal blow to him.

Sure enough, in the next second, Moke didn't hesitate at all, throwing a punch that slammed into Blackbeard's head like a cannonball. This punch not only contained the powerful force of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, but also combined the terrifying power of the Soundwave Fruit. The combined destructive power of the two was terrifying. Blackbeard felt a blackout before his eyes, as if his head had been hit hard by a heavy hammer. The excruciating pain instantly spread throughout his body. He didn't even have time to let out a scream before he passed out.

Moke was also panting heavily; his strength had been exhausted. Using two abilities consecutively, especially four at the same time at the end, was a huge burden for him. He felt as if his body had been hollowed out, and every bit of strength was rapidly draining away.

If the fight continued, he feared he would collapse before Blackbeard could fall. Thinking this, Moke dared not hesitate. He transformed into a beam of light, flashing across the island like Inazuma, and quickly found two fruits.

These two fruits looked ordinary, but they were key to Moke's recovery. He didn't care about anything else, swallowed the fruits in a few bites, rested for a while, adjusted his breathing, and then rushed back to Blackbeard's side without stopping.

In the blink of an eye, he extracted the two demons from Blackbeard's body as if peeling away layers, and then pressed them firmly into the fruit like thumbtacks. He was clearly very familiar with this series of actions, so there was nothing that surprised him.

However, the real key was yet to come... Just as everyone was stunned by Moke's actions, he unhesitatingly placed his hand on Blackbeard's head, chanting, "Lineage Absorption!"

As soon as those four words were uttered, a mysterious power instantly surged from Moke's palm, flowing into Blackbeard's body like a raging torrent.

Sure enough, under the influence of this miraculous ability, Moke immediately felt a significant change in his body. This feeling was indescribable, as if a powerful force was continuously flowing into his body, making every cell in his body rejoice.

This power was so strong that Moke could clearly feel it surging and flowing through his body, merging with his blood. His muscles began to tremble slightly, and his bones made soft cracking sounds, as if adapting to this new power.

Blackbeard, a man with multiple abilities, has always been a controversial figure. There are various theories and speculations about the origin of his abilities... Some say he acquired these abilities through some dark means, while others say he was born with such talent.

However, one thing is beyond doubt: Blackbeard's body is alien. This is not just hearsay; it was said by Marco himself during the Summit War in the original work, so there is absolutely no mistake.

This was undoubtedly a well-known secret within the Whitebeard Pirates; almost everyone in the crew knew that Blackbeard's body was extraordinary. After all, the rules for consuming Devil Fruit were absolute: each person could only eat one in their lifetime—an inviolable ironclad rule. If someone violated this rule and attempted to eat a second Devil Fruit, the Devil's powers would clash within their body, ultimately leading to a catastrophic consequence—death by exploding.

If this is true, then Blackbeard's body is like a container holding three souls. Each soul has its own characteristics and behavioral patterns, and they take turns dormant and awake within Blackbeard's body, allowing Blackbeard to remain alert and energetic.

Of course, this is just speculation, and perhaps only Blackbeard himself knows the real reason why he never sleeps. But in any case, this rumor adds a layer of mystery to Blackbeard, making people more curious and imaginative about his body and abilities. In fact, Blackbeard's body is controlled by three souls in turn, and the notch position of each soul's tooth is not exactly the same, which leads to this seemingly peculiar phenomenon.

Blackbeard's pirate flag features three heads, a design that not only symbolizes his pirate identity but also hints at the unique nature of his body—three souls coexisting within him. Of course, from a physiological perspective, a person only has one body, and it's impossible for the position of a missing tooth to actually change with the soul. However, this might be a foreshadowing planted by Oda to illustrate the characteristic of three souls coexisting within Blackbeard.

For a long time, Moke had wholeheartedly agreed with this statement. However, after successfully absorbing Blackbeard's bloodline, he was surprised to discover... he was completely wrong! As mentioned before, the soul itself cannot directly affect the position of the missing teeth. So, what is the real reason for the different positions of the missing teeth? After careful consideration, Moke finally Satori: there is only one explanation that makes sense, which is that Blackbeard has three different bodies, and although these bodies are intricately connected to each other, they are indeed independent entities.

Every eight hours of the day, his body undergoes miraculous changes, as if by magic. These changes are not merely superficial alterations, but rather profound and fundamental transformations that penetrate to the bone marrow. It's as if a mysterious switch is hidden within him, triggered periodically to ignite a power struggle within his body.

The root of all this lies in the three distinct Lineage Factor within his body. Like three independent individuals, each possessing unique characteristics and powers, they are intertwined and mutually influential. These three Lineage Factor are engaged in a breathtaking struggle within his body, each attempting to seize control of the entire body.

However, to everyone's astonishment, Blackbeard actually managed to acquire Whitebeard's Devil Fruit Ability! This amazing fact left Marco completely bewildered. He racked his brains and could only speculate that it might be related to Blackbeard's unique physical structure, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what the connection was.

Furthermore, a crucial detail has drawn significant attention: Blackbeard seems to never need sleep. In the latest chapter, the Roger Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates decided to cease fire after a fierce battle. During the truce, apprentices from both sides took on sentry duties to ensure each other's safety. Among them, Buggy and Shanks from the Roger Pirates, along with Blackbeard from the Whitebeard Pirates, were on sentry duty. Throughout this process, Blackbeard remained alert and vigilant, as if his body required no rest. At this moment, Buggy suddenly told Shanks that he had noticed Blackbeard had never slept, whether during the battle or the truce!

Even more remarkably, it's said that Blackbeard has never slept a single night since birth. This rumor inevitably raises more curiosity and questions about Blackbeard's health. After all, sleep is a vital physiological need for humans, yet Blackbeard seems to have no need for it at all.

One widely accepted theory about why Blackbeard never sleeps is that his body is actually occupied by three souls who take turns dormant within Blackbeard, creating the Blackbeard doesn't need to sleep.

This claim may sound far-fetched, but there is some evidence to support it. One important piece of evidence is that the position of Blackbeard's missing teeth often changes. This phenomenon suggests that perhaps different souls alternate within Blackbeard's body, causing the position of the missing teeth to constantly change.

When Blackbeard appears at different stages of his life, people notice that the gaps in his teeth vary. Sometimes the gap is on the left, sometimes on the right, and sometimes even on both sides at the same time. This variation is not accidental, but closely related to his unique physical structure.

After the battle, the trio temporarily set their target as Eren. One night, Annie and Reiner killed two Titans captured by the Survey Corps. The killing of the two Titans alerted the Survey Corps, and soon after Annie, Armin, Connie, and others underwent an Omni-Directional Mobility Gear inspection. During the inspection, Connie talked about his post-graduation aspirations, expressing his hesitation about joining the Survey Corps and asking Annie's opinion. Annie simply told Connie to follow his own decision.

Then Annie asked Armin about his wishes, Armin said, "I think if you understand the reasons why you have to do something, then some people will also have to die. Although it's a very unpleasant thing..." After hearing this, Annie understood that Armin had decided to join the Survey Corps, and said to Armin, "You've made your decision... You may be weak, but you're very brave." Armin also said, "Th-thank you, Annie, you're actually quite kind."

Annie was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. Armin explained, "Because you seem to not want us to join the Survey Corps, and you also had your reasons for joining the Military Police Brigade, right?" Annie replied, "No, I just wanted to save myself." During the disbandment ceremony that evening, Annie left the ranks without looking back and joined the Military Police Brigade.

Annie joined the Military Police Brigade alone during the Survey Corps '57th Exterior Scouting Mission. Transforming into the Female Titan, Annie first attacked the right flank of the reconnaissance formation, drawing away Titans and wiping out the entire right flank. After finding no trace of Eren, she changed direction and suddenly appeared where Armin and the others were.

Annie swiftly eliminated two Survey Corps veterans who tried to stop her, then immediately caught up with Armin and knocked Armin off his horse. Just as Armin thought the Titan was about to kill him, Annie merely lifted his hat, glanced at him, and then left, leaving Armin trembling in fear. Reiner and Jean arrived shortly after. Reiner first extracted information from Armin that Eren was located in the rear center of the formation. Jean then suggested that the three of them work together to draw the Female Titan away, buying time for the majority to retreat. The three quickly began their operation, catching up with the slowed Annie. Annie first knocked Armin's horse away, causing Armin to fall and be injured.

Annie crouched down, looking down at Armin lying on the ground. Armin seemed to sense something as he met the Female Titan's gaze. Seeing Armin fall, Jean rushed towards the Female Titan. Annie immediately turned and punched Jean, who barely dodged the blow. Just as Annie was about to attack Jean again, Armin suddenly shouted, "Jean! You must avenge that guy on the right wing who's so eager to die!"

Upon hearing Eren's nickname, Annie hesitated for a moment, then seized the opportunity to escape. Reiner then charged at the Female Titan, Annie immediately grabbed Reiner with her hand. Reiner then used his blade to carve Eren's location into the Female Titan's palm, before slicing open Female Titan fingers and "escaping." Having obtained Eren's location, Annie immediately rushed towards the rear center of the formation.

Let Armin go on the battlefield

Annie pursued the Survey Corps all the way to the Forest of Giant Trees, where she found Eren traveling with Levi Squad in a corridor within the woods. Along the way, Annie killed many Survey Corps members who tried to stop her. The members of Levi Squad were shocked and enraged by this and asked Levi to let them fight.

Levi fired a signal flare and then let Eren make a decision. Eren ultimately chose to trust his comrades and continue forward. Just as Annie reached out to grab Eren, the Survey Corps soldiers lying in ambush activated a trap, restraining the Female Titan and rendering Annie unable to move, only able to protect the back of her neck. The Survey Corps' blades couldn't cut through the Female Titan's Hardening, so Erwin planned to use explosives to blow Female Titan arm off. However, Annie suddenly used the Female Titan's ability to attract the roars of the Pure Titans, causing a large number of Abnormal Titans Female Titan. The Survey Corps Abnormal Titans tried to stop the Abnormal Female Titan, but due to their Abnormal Titans numbers, the Female Titan was completely devoured. Annie also escaped using the steam generated by the Titans.

Seeing this, Erwin had no choice but to retreat. Just as Eren and Levi Squad were preparing to retreat, Annie, disguised as a Survey Corps soldier, fired a signal flare. Eren and the others mistook it for Levi's signal and rushed to Annie's location. Annie first killed one of the members instantly with her blade, and then transformed into the Female Titan again.

Seeing this, Eren wanted to transform into a Titan, but was stopped by Levi Squad because Eren's Titan power was risky, and the Levi Squad wanted Eren to trust their abilities. Eren chose to trust his comrades. However, the battle didn't last long before Annie killed the other three members of Levi Squad. Witnessing the annihilation of his comrades, Eren enraged and transformed into a Titan, charging recklessly at the Female Titan (Annie). A fierce battle ensued in the forest. Initially, Annie was frightened by Eren's frenzied attacks and was on the defensive. But after regaining her composure, Annie used her fighting skills combined with her Hardening ability to instantly kill Eren's Titan and tear Eren's body from the back of the Titan's neck, escaping the forest.

During World War I (the Battle of the Great Forest), Eren happened to arrive Mikasa witnessed the Female Titan (Annie) taking Eren away. She relentlessly pursued Annie, who fought Annie as she ran. Captain Levi then arrived. After speaking with Mikasa, Levi and Mikasa launched an attack on Annie. Annie was no match for Levi, the Female Titan was nearly incapacitated, and Eren was rescued by Levi. As Levi carried Eren away, he glanced back at the Female Titan and was surprised to find Female Titan shedding tears.

The 57th Exterior Scouting Mission ended in a crushing defeat for the Survey Corps. On their way back, the Survey Corps faced countless doubts and Byakugan. The severe losses caused the Survey Corps to lose power, and Commander Erwin was summoned to the Royal Capital, while Eren was about to be extradited.

After the mission failed, she shed tears in the form of a giant and launched a surprise attack on the Stohess District. One morning after the 57th Exterior Scouting Mission ended, Annie got up late because her roommate Hitch hadn't woken her up.