"Ugh!"
Caught completely off guard, Blackbeard took Ye Chen's sword through the chest. Kogarashi sank in almost to the hilt, its bloodied tip jutting out of his back.
Blackbeard's eyes went wide. He was so shocked he seemed to forget the pain.
Blood poured from the wound. The sight was horrifying. Everyone nearby, and everyone watching the battle from afar, stared in stunned disbelief.
"Is this real?" Buggy rubbed his eyes. Still unsure, he pinched his leg. Once he knew he wasn't dreaming, he leaped up in excitement and hurriedly aimed the camera at Blackbeard.
"..." Aokiji said nothing. The sight was almost impossible to believe. Blackbeard, a man at the pinnacle of the Four Emperors, had been wounded.
Just how strong had Ye Chen become?
Stelly shot to his feet, his breath catching. Even through a screen, he could feel the crushing pressure Ye Chen gave off.
When he remembered that Brolya Palace wanted him to deal with Ye Chen, Stelly lost what little confidence he had.
"He's that strong? What am I supposed to do? That man's a monster!"
"You..." Blackbeard spat a mouthful of thick blood and swung a fist at Ye Chen. Ye Chen flipped backward and landed as silently as a falling leaf. Holding his sword in both hands, he stood tall, his eyes flashing and killing intent surging.
Even on land, even against a seemingly invincible Blackbeard, Ye Chen felt no fear!
Blackbeard glared at him. His eyes burned with rage so fierce it seemed almost tangible, and the force of his fury could be felt from far away.
"I'm going to kill you!"
Blackbeard ground out each word like a vow.
Ye Chen remained calm. He gave Blackbeard a taunting smile. "Enough talk, Blackbeard. If you can do it, go ahead and try!"