A Close Fight

The Earth Dragon was composed entirely of hard rock, its body covered in a thick layer of soil, looking mighty and imposing. It opened its gaping jaws and violently wrapped itself around the evil pirate, coiling tightly around his body.

Seeing this, Moke immediately seized the chance. He shot forward like a cannonball, charging toward the evil pirate trapped by the Earth Dragon. Every punch he threw carried thunderous force, smashing fiercely into the evil pirate's body with dull, heavy impacts.

However, the evil pirate's body was extraordinarily tough. Despite enduring Moke's ferocious assault, he was not defeated so easily. With a sudden roar, he explosively unleashed all his strength and forcibly broke free of the Earth Dragon's restraint.

After breaking free, a vicious gleam flashed through the evil pirate's eyes. Like a crazed beast, he pounced at Moke again, teeth bared and claws raised. Moke showed no fear and met him head-on, engaging the evil pirate in a thrilling close-quarters battle.

For a time, fists blurred and force surged in all directions. Their battle reached a fever pitch, with neither able to gain the upper hand. How would this fierce battle end? Could Moke defeat this sealed evil power? Everything remained unknown...

Moke stood silently where he was, his gaze fixed on the scene before him as if drawn by a magnet. This was a world filled with mystery and the unknown, and the existence of Devil Fruits left him more shaken than ever before.

These miraculous fruits seemed like a shortcut to power. They granted Moke strength far beyond that of ordinary people, making him nearly invincible in the East Blue. No matter how powerful an enemy he faced, as long as he used his Devil Fruit ability, he could easily defeat them.

However, Moke did not become