Kaku's gaze sharpened, and his right hand had already settled on the hilt of the sword at his waist. However, Page One stepped forward again, blocking his path.
Page One calmly pulled a crystal-clear object from a specially made small pouch at his waist—a synthetic diamond.
He casually tossed the diamond into his mouth and swallowed it after crunching it a few times as if it were candy.
As the Munch-Munch Fruit's power activated, Page One's flesh transformed into hard, dazzling diamond. On top of that, a layer of Armament Haki rapidly covered the diamond's surface, creating a double-layered defense of diamond and Armament Haki.
Rumble, rumble, rumble!
Deafening explosions rang out one after another. Intense flames and thick smoke instantly swallowed Page One and Kaku, who stood half a step behind him.
The ground around the impact zone was blasted to pieces, earth overturned and charred black. The shockwaves carried shattered rocks and searing heat outward, and even the distant Marine fortifications felt the obvious tremors.
The corner of Vergo's mouth curled into a cold smile. Even he would suffer serious injuries if he dared to withstand a concentrated barrage of heavy artillery at that scale with his bare body.
He had naturally recognized who they were long ago. Though the two brats had changed significantly in appearance and temperament compared to several months ago, and had grown taller and sturdier, their basic outlines and features could not deceive his eyes.
Vergo had infiltrated the Marines in the first place to provide shelter and convenience for the Donquixote Family.
Now, being able to use the Marines' strength to eliminate the Family's enemies openly and legitimately was simply a heaven-sent opportunity. He would never let it slip away.
"Don't stop! Keep firing! Empty every shell!"
Vergo continued issuing orders coldly.