Gecko Moria thrust out a hand, and a black vortex appeared in his palm. He tried to block Wuli's attack, but the moment they collided—
The water swirling around Wuli's blade became a razor-sharp sword of water. Empowered by the Deathflame Sword Soul, it shattered the black vortex in only a few breaths.
The sword of water pierced Gecko Moria's tough palm, and blood began to flow!
"Argh!"
His shriek sent ripples surging through the air. Objects on the ground and nearby buildings trembled!
The Marines clamped their hands over their ears, pain twisting their faces.
Even Wuli had to stop and hold his sword before him until the force of the shriek subsided.
Wuli moved to attack again. Pale blue light gleamed along his blade as he swung it, sending a wave of Sword Aura slashing toward Gecko Moria. Under its terrifying force, even space seemed on the verge of being cut apart!
"Damn Marine!"
Gecko Moria's expression changed when he saw Wuli attack again. Even an ordinary strike from his opponent was not to be underestimated!
He had no intention of waiting to die. Power burst from him, black shadows poured out, and he shrieked.
"Doppelman!"
As soon as he spoke, a shadow split from his own and rapidly swelled, gradually taking Gecko Moria's shape like a double of him!
Clang!
Wuli's slash struck Gecko Moria's double with a clear ring but dealt no damage. Surprise flashed in Wuli's eyes.
Even so, Wuli did not stop. He launched slash after slash at the real Gecko Moria, splitting the earth with fierce Sword Aura!
But before those devastating strikes could reach the real Gecko Moria, his wraithlike double blocked them all!
Not a mark remained on the double. Wuli frowned.
"Hee hee hee! My Shadow Clone ignores all damage.