He Laughed Out Loud

"Hahaha..."

At that very moment, Colonel Wild Dog, as if he had heard the most ridiculous thing in the world, suddenly burst into unrestrained laughter. The laughter was deafening, as if it were about to pierce the sky, causing everyone around to turn their heads in disbelief.

However, in stark contrast to Colonel Wild Dog, Bartolomeo's expression instantly turned serious. Colonel Wild Dog's laughter was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into his heart, causing him a stinging pain and unease.

Before Bartolomeo could recover from the discomfort, Colonel Wild Dog vanished in a flash, disappearing from his spot like Inazuma. He then reappeared like a ghost, standing right in front of Bartolomeo, so close that a casual swing of his arm would easily strike Bartolomeo's cheek.

This series of movements was so fast that no one had time to react. Moke, who was observing from the shadows, couldn't help but slightly narrow his pupils when he saw this.

For the navy, the "Six Powers" is an unavoidable phenomenon. It is no exaggeration to say that most naval officers, except for those skilled in swordsmanship, will master a few moves of the "Six Powers". Some swordsmen are also proficient in the "Six Powers".

However, it is undeniable that any navy officer who has mastered the Six Powers is no ordinary person. This is because the Six Powers are not something everyone can learn; it requires reaching a threshold of 500 Doriki. Don't underestimate this mere 500 Doriki; you should know that Doriki Value is one of the important standards for measuring a person's combat strength!

In this world, the most ordinary naval soldier Doriki Value of only 10, while those exceeding 500 are considered superhuman. Take the members of CP9, for example; how many of them possess 500 or 600 Doriki? Of course, this value might not be rare or top-tier across the entire world, but in the first half of the Grand Line, such strength is definitely considered quite accomplished. Not to mention in the weakest region, the East Blue, those with such Doriki are absolutely among the strongest, even overwhelmingly powerful...

"Ah..." Bartolomeo was stunned, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets. His body instinctively shrank back, but at this moment, how could he possibly be a match for a Marine who had mastered the Six Powers? A loud "Bang..." was heard, as if foreshadowing an inevitable and crushing defeat.

"Isshou, Moke Pirates, chief of security, Paramecia Gravity Devil Fruit User, Great Swordsman, Two Types of Haki, bounty 2.28 billion Beli."

"Katarina Demi, a member of the Moke Pirates, possesses the Paramecia Fruit, the Bounce- Bouncy-Bouncy Fruit, a special ability that allows her to deflect all damage. She also possesses Two Types of Haki. Her bounty is 1.15 billion Beli. Note: In the event of war, she will be the first to kill."

"Ata, the dual-wielding cook of the Moke Pirates, Paramecia Devil Fruit User), Swordmaster, Two Types of Haki, with a bounty of 513 million Beli."

Colonel Wild Dog stared coldly and expressionlessly at Bartolomeo before him. Suddenly, he launched an Inazuma- fast kick at Bartolomeo's abdomen. The force of the kick was so great that it seemed to tear Bartolomeo's body apart.

With a muffled thud, Bartolomeo's body flew backward as if hit by a cannonball. He traced an arc in the air before crashing heavily to the ground seven or eight meters away, raising a cloud of dust.

However, Colonel Wild Dog's attack did not stop. Like a ruthless killing machine, he followed up with another kick, the same move, simple and direct, yet incredibly powerful. Bartolomeo's henchmen were no match for such a ferocious attack, and were all sent flying, screaming in agony.

"Impossible, this is impossible!" Bartolomeo, lying on the ground, stared in horror at the scene before him, his eyes wide with disbelief. He couldn't believe that Colonel Wild Dog was so powerful, and that his men were so utterly helpless in front of him.

In the blink of an eye, nearly a hundred henchmen lay on the ground, some with broken legs, some with broken arms, and others with broken ribs, their painful groans echoing throughout the space. It was clear that Colonel Wild Dog had shown no mercy; every kick he delivered contained immense power and killing intent.

Finally, Colonel Wild Dog walked slowly and steadily toward Bartolomeo, each step seeming to pound on Bartolomeo's heart. A mocking smile crept onto Colonel Wild Dog's lips, revealing his contempt and disdain for Bartolomeo.

Bartolomeo trembled with fear. He struggled to his feet, enduring the excruciating pain, and retreated step by step. His face was ashen, cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his eyes were filled with terror and despair.

At the same time, he still couldn't believe it: "How is this possible? You can't even beat that guy Xiping!" "Xiping?" Colonel Wild Dog seemed to suddenly remember something when he heard the name. A smile immediately appeared on his face, a smile that looked particularly pleased.

"Haha, I'd like to ask, who gave a nobody like you such audacity to dare lay a hand on me? Oh, I see, you know that guy Xiping!" Colonel Wild Dog said, sizing up the other man with interest.

Looking back now, it all makes perfect sense. Xiping was originally from Loguetown, and like these people, he was a low-level thug. It's not surprising that someone knew him.

However, Xiping was merely a pawn in Wild Dog's game. His deliberate defeat in that encounter with Xiping was simply a smokescreen. After all, Xiping had pulled off a major heist and couldn't be allowed to live any longer. Moreover, that meeting was purely coincidental—a fierce battle taking place on the vast ocean... Colonel Wild Dog certainly couldn't possibly capture Xiping; that would only create trouble for himself.

After letting him go, find the right opportunity to eliminate him discreetly. Then, seize all the money he robbed, and use it to bribe powerful figures and smooth things over. Compared to the gains, what is the insignificant loss of reputation? Otherwise, how could he remain firmly on the throne of the most powerful man in the East Blue? With this supreme position, he can easily amass even more wealth. Then, he will have even more money to bribe officials, and his career will be smoother and more successful. What a wonderful thing!

However, to everyone's surprise, he left these insignificant characters with the false impression that he was weak. Please... while he might not be as strong as Smoker, he was still a naval cadet in the same class as Smoker! On the vast Grand Line, his strength might indeed be slightly inferior, but in this mere East Blue, once Smoker left, who could possibly rival him? No one could withstand even a single move from him. Just like these rabble before him, he could easily annihilate them with a flick of his finger.

"I'll fight you to the death..."

In that instant, Bartolomeo finally snapped out of his shock. His eyes burned with a mad flame, his face twisted into a terrifying grimace of rage. He knew that at this moment, he had no choice but to fight to the death for any chance of survival. Even if he ultimately met his end, he wanted to die with some dignity!

Without hesitation, Bartolomeo charged straight at Colonel Wild Dog like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey. However, in Colonel Wild Dog's eyes, his movements were like those of a slowly crawling tortoise, utterly vulnerable. With a swift movement, Colonel Wild Dog easily evaded Bartolomeo's pounce.

Bartolomeo missed his target, brushing past Wild Dog. In a flash, Colonel Wild Dog launched a flying kick, slamming it into Bartolomeo's backside. The kick was incredibly powerful; Bartolomeo was sent flying again like a kite with a broken string.

Colonel Wild Dog's lips curled into a cold smile. At the same time, his gaze swept across the surroundings like a hawk's. In his eyes, Bartolomeo was no different from those insignificant henchmen, merely targets he could kill instantly.

This cat- Rat game isn't just about teasing Bartolomeo; it's also about Intimidation everyone in Loguetown and letting them know the consequences of opposing them.

Whether they are local thugs or foreign pirates, as long as they dare to cause trouble in Loguetown, let them know that this is not a place where they can act recklessly! Even if Smoker is not here, there is still Colonel Wild Dog here to keep things in check! However, he was completely unaware that the direction Bartolomeo flew in was exactly where his men were.

Those men were just ordinary navy soldiers, completely unprepared, caught off guard and struck head-on by Bartolomeo's sudden attack, instantly falling to the ground. In the chaos, a box clutched tightly in one of their hands suddenly fell, and a fruit that looked somewhat like an apple rolled down beside Bartolomeo...

"Holy crap!" Moke's eyes lit up instantly; he was clearly captivated by the fruit. Colonel Wild Dog's face also turned extremely ugly in an instant, because he knew very well that this was no ordinary apple, but a Devil Fruit he had obtained by chance! Originally, he planned to use this Devil Fruit to curry favor with the powerful and build connections, but who would have thought that such a blunder would occur at this crucial moment!

Bartolomeo was taken aback at first, seemingly surprised by the fruit that had suddenly appeared beside him, but then, almost without hesitation, he grabbed the Devil Fruit. Without thinking, he pounced on it like a hungry tiger and stuffed it into his mouth...

"You dare... shave..."

In an instant, Colonel Wild Dog vanished from his spot with astonishing speed, like a ghost. However, no matter how fast he was, there was still a certain distance limit. Perhaps in the original story, it was this insignificant step that ultimately allowed Bartolomeo to successfully swallow the Devil Fruit.

It was precisely because of the power of this Devil Fruit that Bartolomeo was able to turn the tide. While it's impossible to say he could defeat the powerful Colonel Wild Dog, he could at least ensure his safe escape from the scene.

However, reality was quite different. At this moment, no one could be faster Moke. Moreover, Moke had long been prepared for all of this. He had already absorbed plenty of sunlight, waiting for this crucial moment to arrive.

Just as Bartolomeo was about to swallow the Devil Fruit, Moke arrived like an Inazuma. He transformed into a dazzling beam of light and arrived beside Bartolomeo with lightning speed.

Before Bartolomeo could react, Moke struck like a Zhou Yu, snatching the Devil Fruit from his hand.

"Who exactly are you?" Upon seeing this, Wild Dog abruptly stopped in his tracks, staring at Moke in astonishment. His eyes were filled with apprehension and fear of Moke, for he recognized at a glance that Moke possessed Logia ability.

Moreover, this ability is extremely similar to Admiral Kizaru's Glint- Devil Fruit Ability! This is something he can't help but take seriously and be wary of! Moke's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile, and he said, "This is none of your business. By the way, have you ever been kicked by light?" Before he finished speaking, his right foot suddenly emitted a dazzling light, as if his entire right leg was enveloped in light elements.

Upon seeing this, Wild Dog's face instantly turned extremely ugly, and he inwardly cried out in alarm. Just then, Moke's right leg kicked out like Inazuma, and a powerful beam of light shot out like a cannonball, flying straight towards Wild Dog.

Colonel Wild Dog gasped in shock. He knew all too well that if he were hit by that beam of light, he would likely be crippled if not killed! The thought sent chills down his spine.

However, Colonel Wild Dog was, after all, Zephyr's disciple. Although his character wasn't great, he was still quite capable, and his courage was unparalleled. Faced with the immense pressure from Moke, he not only showed no sign of backing down, but instead, it ignited the fighting spirit deep within him.

Colonel Wild Dog stared intently at Moke, a fierce glint in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and said, "Since being assigned to the East Blue and becoming its East Blue commander, I haven't had a proper, satisfying fight in ages!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Moke's body began to undergo astonishing changes, as if by magic. His skin was gradually covered with a layer of long gray fur, and his original human hands quickly transformed into sharp claws.

At this moment, people finally Satori that the reason this guy was called Colonel Wild Dog was because he was actually Zoan Fruit user— the Wild Dog Fruit!

Just as everyone was stunned, Colonel Wild Dog suddenly vanished from his spot like a ghost. The speed was astonishing.

Moke inwardly cursed, knowing full well that he could use this shaving technique himself, but when his opponent used it, it was incredibly troublesome.

Moke dared not be careless in the slightest; he remained fully alert, fearing that Colonel Wild Dog might launch a surprise attack at any moment.

Sure enough, the next instant, Colonel Wild Dog appeared silently behind Moke like a ghost.

"Shigan!" With a low shout, Colonel Wild Dog launched his attack without hesitation.

This time, instead of using Elementalization to evade Moke's attack, he launched his Shigan directly in physical form.

Because when Colonel Wild Dog used his abilities, he had a vague sense of unease, as if Moke had some powerful tricks up his sleeve.

In that instant, without hesitation, Moke swung the Sandai Kitetsu in his hand, slashing backward with lightning speed. The cold light flashed like Inazuma, striking Colonel Wild Dog's finger with perfect accuracy.

However, to Moke's surprise, the instant the Sandai Kitetsu touched Colonel Wild Dog's fingers, an extremely terrifying force emanated from Colonel Wild Dog's fingers. This force was like a tidal wave, instantly causing Moke's hand to tremble slightly.

Moke couldn't help but marvel; for a master of physical combat, Zoan Devil Fruit was like adding wings to a tiger. Leaving aside other enhancements, the sheer power it provided was terrifying.

However, what truly terrified Moke was far more than that. When he turned around and took a closer look, the sight before him left him speechless—Colonel Wild Dog's fingers were wrapped in a layer of jet-black Armament Haki!

"My God! This is the East Blue! How can someone use Armament Haki so skillfully in this place, and even wrap it around their fingers? This is too outrageous!" Moke cursed inwardly, while secretly glad that he hadn't underestimated his opponent.

More importantly, Moke kept reminding himself that he must never underestimate anyone in the future, and he must never rely too much on the ability of Elementalization. If he was not careful, he might end up like he just did, falling into the tragic fate of the "Iron Body Illusion".

Moke's figure moved like Inazuma, instantly transforming into a dazzling beam of light, speeding away at an astonishing pace, quickly widening the distance between him and Colonel Wild Dog in the blink of an eye.

In that instant, Moke's gaze towards Wild Dog subtly shifted, seemingly containing a hint of surprise and wariness. Colonel Wild Dog, on the other hand, curled his lips into a slight smile, revealing a touch of smugness.

It turns out that this was Colonel Wild Dog's last trump card— Armament Haki. Not long ago, he successfully Awakening this powerful ability. Although his Armament Haki was still in its very early stages, barely able to coat his fists, it was enough to give him the confidence to defeat his opponent.

This was also the key to his confidence in being promoted to major Rear Admiral. However, at this moment, Moke was not intimidated by Wild Dog's imposing manner; on the contrary, a strong fighting spirit surged within him.

"Shine..." With Moke's low shout, the light elements on his body gathered like surging waves, making him seem like a small sun, radiating dazzling light.

The light was so dazzling that no one present could look directly at it, much less dare to. Just a glance would cause their eyes to burn as if on fire, causing excruciating pain and making it difficult to open them.

In that brief moment, Moke seized the opportunity and unleashed his ultimate technique without hesitation—"One Sword Style: Demon Flame Flash"! In an instant, the Ghost Aura on his Sandai Kitetsu resonated with each other, surging out like a torrent and finally merging into one, forming an indestructible force.

In an instant, Moke's figure vanished from the spot like a ghost. However, the next moment, he appeared silently behind Colonel Wild Dog like a phantom. He deftly sheathed the Sandai Kitetsu, the whole process flowing smoothly and without the slightest hesitation.

As the light emanating from Moke gradually faded, Colonel Wild Dog's body suddenly trembled violently. Then, a gruesome wound burst open on his body, and blood gushed out like a fountain. Colonel Wild Dog's face was filled with disbelief; his eyes widened as he stared intently at Moke, as if he couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes.

It should be noted that Colonel Wild Dog had absolute confidence in his strength on this vast East Blue. He never imagined that anyone could break through his defenses so easily and inflict such serious damage on him.

Colonel Wild Dog cursed under his breath, inwardly groaning. He had to admit that Moke's attack was indeed a headache. The eerie light not only blinded him, but Moke had also Awakening Armament Haki, not Observation Haki. Under these circumstances, he had no way to dodge the attack while completely blind.

Without hesitation, the enraged Colonel Wild Dog turned around and unleashed a powerful Tempest Kick Slash. This Tempest Kick Slash, like a blue Inazuma, flew straight towards Moke with fierce momentum.

However, at this critical moment, Moke's reaction speed was faster than expected. The Sandai Kitetsu in his hand seemed to come alive, flying out of its sheath in an instant, streaking through the air like an Inazuma of cold light, and rushing towards Colonel Wild Dog's Tempest Kick Slash with lightning speed.

In an instant, a loud "clang" rang out, Mars flew everywhere, and it seemed as if the entire space was shaken by the huge impact. Moke's Sandai Kitetsu and Colonel Wild Dog's Tempest Kick Slash collided fiercely, producing a crisp and ear-piercing metallic clang that was deafening.

Although Moke successfully withstood the incredibly powerful blow, the immense impact was overwhelming, leaving him no chance to resist. His body involuntarily staggered backward, each step feeling like walking on cotton, completely out of control. After retreating four or five meters, Moke finally managed to regain his footing.

However, how could Colonel Wild Dog let such a golden opportunity slip by? His movements were as fast as Inazuma; with a shave, his figure appeared behind Moke in an instant, like a ghost.

"Shigan..." Colonel Wild Dog uttered a soft command, and his index finger, like a bullet, shot straight at the back of Moke's head with lightning speed...