Blackbeard's crew, especially those who had once been imprisoned on Level Six of Impel Down, had all been big names on the seas before their incarceration. Naturally, they refused to back down. Though they had little respect for Jesus Burgess themselves, Enel's provocation was enough to make one of them—a giant named Sanjuan Wolf, who towered even over Enel—prepare to confront him.
Blackbeard suddenly held out a hand to stop him. "You're no match for him. We're withdrawing."
Yet just as Blackbeard finished speaking, a gust of wind swept past. Lin Mo appeared before Van Augur in a flash and struck with Lightning Blade, fast, precise, and ruthless.
As a sniper, Van Augur had excellent reflexes and a keen eye for movement. He noticed Lin Mo's attack the instant it came, but his body couldn't keep up with his perception. Escape was out of the question. The moment he spotted Lin Mo, he raised his gun and fired almost simultaneously with Lin Mo's strike.
But the bullet was sliced apart by Lightning Blade's immense destructive power. A bang rang out, and when everyone looked toward Van Augur, a gaping hole had already been punched clean through his abdomen.
The onlookers around the street froze in shock for a few seconds, then began screaming.
Blackbeard and his crew turned pale.
A trace of surprise crossed Enel's face as well. "This is the first time I've seen you attack someone so ruthlessly."
After striking, Lin Mo quickly stepped back to keep the blood from splashing onto him.
Van Augur felt all his strength drain away in an instant. His grip loosened, and his gun slipped to the ground. His legs could no longer support his weight, and he dropped to his knees with a thud. A dry cough sent a mouthful of