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"Damn it..."
Blood streamed down Menard's body. He was tough enough not to howl in pain, but the longer the standoff dragged on, the heavier his heart grew.
Ye Chen was no weaker than him. Menard could hardly believe a teenager possessed such astonishing skill.
Rat-tat-tat...
Before Ye Chen could reach Menard, dozens of Marines aimed at him and pulled their triggers. A dense hail of bullets flew straight at his head and body.
Ye Chen whirled both swords, filling the air with flashes of steel. It was as though a shield had appeared around him. The bullets came thick and fast, but not one touched even the hem of his clothes.
"Soru!"
A cold shout rang out beside him as Menard struck again. Ye Chen tracked him by sound and charged straight toward the incoming fist.
Bang! Ye Chen's fist tore through the air like thunder. A purple gleam suddenly spread across it, darkening it as though it had been dipped in ink.
Menard's eyes widened, but it was too late. Ye Chen's fist, charged with overwhelming Haki, slammed into his. A deafening crash rang out, and Menard flew backward like a kite with its string cut.
Menard smashed into a nearby three-story building, bringing it down around him. Stone and dust burst into the air. Before the choking cloud could clear, two gleaming blades appeared before his eyes. Ye Chen's attacks were vicious, and his speed and footwork were breathtaking.
Squelch!
Ye Chen lunged at Menard without mercy. One sword pierced his ribs; then Ye Chen twisted his wrist and kicked him in the