Yellow Squares and Pink Stars

Just how powerful was the Phoenix reborn from the flames?

Crimson fire-feathers carried an intense aura of destruction. At the end of life lay death!

In his Phoenix humanoid form, Marco flapped his wings and soared into the sky, then dove toward the World Government Admiral-level powerhouse who had insulted him like a kite with its string cut. Scorching fire-feathers tore through the air, but the fury in Marco's eyes burned even hotter than the flames!

"Bastard! Don't underestimate me! I'm a noble God's Knight! Secret Art: Finger Pistol: Bullet Roar!"

As if trying to drive away the fear in his heart, the knight roared furiously! He extended his index finger. It had to be said, this knight's finger was quite beautiful—fair and slender, like a woman's hand! Yet under the thick coating of Armament Haki, that beautiful finger became incomparably hard, turning into a deadly weapon capable of taking lives!

"Wisdom King Phoenix Seal!"

Marco refused to be outdone. His leg strength was already extraordinary, and with the momentum of his high-altitude descent and the boost from his Devil Fruit power, how could this Wisdom King Phoenix Seal possibly be only a little stronger than the original Phoenix Seal?

However, Marco might have forgotten something!

His opponent was not just one Admiral-level knight! Buggy had been fighting two against one all along, but he had already suffered severe injuries and had no choice but to rest for a while. Naturally, these two powerful opponents now fell to Marco!

"Secret Art: Rankyaku: Guillotine!"

Taking advantage of Marco's inattention, the other knight swiftly unleashed a powerful Rankyaku. In the next second, the terrifying attack slashed straight at Marco's neck! There was no need to think about it—though the Phoenix possessed an incredibly terrifying healing ability, if its head were cut off,