Blue flames surged outward from the point where Marco's kick struck Sanjuan Wolf's stomach, and a visible shock wave appeared against his belly. The tremendous force directly halted Sanjuan Wolf's advance.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Sanjuan Wolf staggered backward. His body bent into an arch before he dropped heavily into the sea, which was enough to prove the terrifying power behind Marco's kick.
However, Marco's expression was cautious as well.
"What an unbelievably tough body!"
His all-out Phoenix Stamp would have sent anyone else flying like a meteor, disappearing into the distance.
Yet this enormous monster had merely taken a few steps backward.
Still, at least he had managed to stop him.
Thinking this, Marco hovered in midair and gazed at Teach on the Blackbeard Pirates' warship in the distance.
He had no intention of charging straight over.
He had to thank Fire Dragon Ye Mu for passing them the information, which had allowed him to learn about the Dark-Dark Fruit's power. Otherwise, if he had charged in recklessly, he might truly have been ambushed.
That was also why Marco was confident that they would win this war.
Because when it came to intelligence, the Whitebeard Pirates had the advantage as well!
With that thought, Marco put on a confident expression to dampen Teach's side's morale. Looking at Teach in the distance, he said with a smile,
"Teach, you have no chance of winning this war. We already know about the abilities of your Dark-Dark Fruit, and we won't give you an opportunity. So prepare to pay for Thatch's death with your life!"
On the Blackbeard Pirates' huge ship, Teach looked completely unconcerned. He laughed and asked in return,
"Oh, is that so, Commander Marco? Looks like you really do know. Who told you? Fire Dragon Ye Mu?!"
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