"The boss is making his move."
The surveillance room behind them erupted. Tang De, vice-captain of the Redbeard Pirates, pulled a large pipe from his belt and leisurely packed it with fine tobacco. Sitting with one leg crossed over the other, he smoked contentedly as he watched the show.
"Hahaha... I thought Ye Chen of the Shichibukai was some big shot. Turns out he's just a wet-behind-the-ears brat! Boss Jack will cut him to pieces for sure."
Shus, the battle maniac, threw back his head and laughed.
"Hahaha..."
His words sent everyone into fits of laughter. As far as they were concerned, Ye Chen was as good as dead.
After all, Redbeard Jack had challenged Dracule Mihawk several times in the past.
In their eyes, Ye Chen might have become a Shichibukai, but he was still a rookie.
Clang!
Their blades collided again. An astonishing force bore down on Ye Chen. He planted his feet, and the ground trembled beneath him. Cracks soon burst across the thick bluestone floor.
Ye Chen's expression turned grave. Before long, both his feet had sunk into the ground.
What incredible strength.
Ye Chen hurriedly pulled back. The moment he moved, Jack's blade struck the spot where he had stood.
Crack! The ground split with a sharp report, and a great fissure raced down the corridor.
"Haha..."
Jack gave a scornful laugh, leaped after him, and swung.
His blade came down like thunder, carrying a fierce, bloody wind and a dazzling cold gleam.
Ye Chen quickly sidestepped, circled around, and swept Oto toward Jack's waist.
Just as Oto was about to connect, Jack took a small step back. His blade moved even faster, intercepting it in front of him. Sword and blade met head-on once more.
Boom! The impact brought down a wall along the