Ye Chen drove both palms forward at once. Like a massive whirlpool, they drew the blood from Kizaru's body in a torrent. Kizaru visibly shriveled as his life drained away, and before long, he could no longer hold on.
The Star-Absorbing Technique had originally been used to absorb other people's internal power. Ye Chen had modified it slightly; after all, no one else in this world possessed internal power.
The modified technique was devastating against an injured opponent. It made blood flow faster, as though a pump had been installed inside the body, and could drain a person dry in moments.
"You..." Kizaru stared at Ye Chen, unwilling to accept his death. He truly did not want to die. An end like this was a disgrace he could never erase.
Ye Chen gave a disdainful smile. "That's what happens to traitors. The sooner you die, the sooner you can be reborn. What's so hard to let go of?"
"Kizaru!" Blackbeard's crew cried out. Every one of them stared wide-eyed. Kizaru's death was not only unexpected; it was a crushing blow to them.
"You let your guard down." Strongman Horton had only just glanced over his shoulder when Enel seized the chance. He raised the Golden Divine Staff high and smashed it down on Horton's head. Boom! The impact shook Horton like a violent earthquake. He staggered, then fell to the ground with a thud.
Before Horton could get back up, a savage bolt of lightning struck from above, slamming into him with tremendous force.
Horton did not last much longer. Enel brought him down too.
Big Mom ground her teeth in fury and gave an urgent order. "Don't let a single one of these troublemakers get away! Capture them all!"
"Mom..." Pudding stepped forward. "I think we need to change