War Wolf, Chaton, Momousagi, and Magellan gritted their teeth and charged. Every one of them was badly wounded, but faced with Blackbeard's assault, none backed down. They ignored the pain of their injuries.
As long as they drew breath, they would fight to the death.
Bang!
Pizarro slammed a fist into War Wolf. The blow sent him stumbling several steps backward. He had barely steadied himself when, with a roar, a rocket came hurtling toward him.
Normally, he could have dodged a projectile like that with ease. But his injuries were too severe for him to move freely. His reaction was a fraction too slow, and Pizarro's rocket struck him.
Pizarro gave two smug meows. "The captain was right. You really are finished."
With that, Pizarro strode toward him again.
Blackbeard slipped past Vice Admiral Momousagi's Kompira and drove a fist into her ribs. Bang! He held nothing back. Stars burst across Momousagi's vision, and she coughed up blood as she flew through the air. The moment she landed, Blackbeard's wicked laughter reached her ears. "Zehahaha..."
Momousagi staggered to her feet, only to find Blackbeard already in front of her. He looked her up and down, towering over her, then gave a smug grunt. Bending down, he seized her in one enormous, vise-like hand and hoisted her high.
Momousagi struggled fiercely, teeth clenched and eyes blazing. She swung her sword at him, but Blackbeard punched it out of her hand.
Blackbeard leaned his ugly face closer and took a deep breath, as though he meant to draw every trace of her scent into his nostrils. He looked entranced. His toadlike eyes narrowed as his gaze roamed over her.
Vice Admiral Momousagi was no longer young, but the years had left little mark on her. She was tall and full-figured, and