Bang!
Villain Kran slammed a fist into Zoro, driving him five steps back. His whole body shook, and his insides churned so violently he nearly coughed up blood. He gritted his teeth and forced it back down.
"Don't underestimate a Four Emperors pirate crew."
Kran gave an arrogant sneer. A chain shot from his right arm and, like a snake, whipped around Zoro's waist in a lightning-fast blur.
"I ate the Chain-Chain Fruit. I'm a Chain Human. Die!" Kran yanked hard, dragging Zoro toward him. Zoro dug in and fought back, but he was injured.
Kaido had plenty of powerful fighters besides the All-Stars and Vice Captain Bull Demon.
Big Mom was the same. Even beyond the Three Sweet Commanders, she had more formidable fighters than anyone could count. That was the terrifying strength behind the Four Emperors.
Zoro's injuries were serious. His will was iron, and he was not one to admit defeat easily, but that could not close the gap between him and Kran.
Before long, Kran had bound Zoro and hoisted him high into a tree.
Two more chains flew from Kran's hands. He swung his arms, sending the chains lashing up and down like merciless iron whips. They struck Zoro again and again with piercing cracks.
Crack! Crack! Every blow landed hard, scattering blood. Zoro's face contorted, and veins bulged on his forehead. His anger churned, ready to erupt, but however unbearable the pain, he never made a sound.
"Shakushi!"
A cold voice sounded behind Kran, utterly devoid of emotion. Sensing danger, Kran swept a chain from his left hand back with all his strength.
A violent clash rang out in midair, and Kuro appeared. His eyes widened in shock.
"You saw through my movements?"
Kran scoffed. "There's an eight-hundred-million-Beli bounty on my head. That little