That was reckless!
Those words flashed through Marshall D. Teach's mind, but it was already too late for regrets. He could only grit his teeth and press on.
River had always cast a shadow over his heart.
The fear left over from his days with the Whitebeard Pirates had never eased, even now. It was a wound to his soul, not something greater strength could heal.
What terrified him even more was that, despite growing stronger, he still could not possibly match River.
This man was like a mountain standing before him, one he could never surmount.
In this battle, even if I have to give everything, even my life, I'll wipe away this shadow in my heart!
Marshall D. Teach took a deep breath and vowed inwardly.
With a grave expression, he headed inland. After decades, this would finally be a battle in which he no longer needed to hide anything.
A short while later, the two groups stood face-to-face on the island.
The atmosphere was icy. Without question, both sides had come to destroy the other. There would be no mercy.
"Fufufufufufu."
"Let's not waste time, Teach. We still have other things to do."
Donquixote Doflamingo laughed.
Marshall D. Teach had never looked so serious. He raised his head and fixed his gaze on Donquixote Doflamingo before shifting it to River.
"Then let's fight fair and square, River!"
As soon as he finished speaking, people on both sides drew the weapons at their waists.
As for why they had not fought out at sea, given their strength, once a full-scale battle erupted, the strongest might survive, but the other crew members would almost certainly die.
On the island, however, they could unleash their full strength.
Ring, ring!
A crisp bicycle bell rang out. A figure rode up to