"Don't underestimate me, John."
"If I went all out, I wouldn't fear even Shiki."
Moria knew John was telling the truth, but he was just as confident in himself.
If he wanted to run, no one else could stop him.
John also had to admit that Moria was quite strong.
Especially with his ability to devour shadows to strengthen himself. Once he unleashed it, he could display terrifying combat power.
When he had first been resurrected, he had thought little of Moria.
Even in death, he was still a Great Pirate whose name struck fear across the Four Seas.
And Moria? He was merely a rising star who had emerged during the Great Pirate Era, only just establishing himself in the New World after the bloody war.
In his eyes, Moria was far too weak.
However, as time passed, Moria's strength and potential had earned his recognition.
Besides, he needed Moria.
Although he was now alive in an unusual state, and his body was still his own, it was cold.
Only large quantities of nutrient solution kept his body functioning.
In terms of combat power, he was no longer at his peak. His body had too great an influence on his strength.
Being alive was good enough.
He was willing to help Moria, and Moria owed some of his current strength to him.
Although he was a swordsman, he could offer Moria considerable experience in combat and the three types of Haki.
With a teacher's guidance, growth naturally became more efficient.
And Moria himself was quite talented, with Oni blood in his veins.
Although he could not compare to Kaido, his physical gifts were still monstrous.
"Why not take this chance to meet them, Captain John?"
Smiling, Moria spoke the Black-Robed Man's true name.
There were plenty of people named