"Things are starting to get interesting!"
An excited, intimidating voice suddenly rang out, followed a second later by a thunderous explosion.
The spiderweb and cream monster burst apart.
River emerged, covered in wounds and blood. But what made everyone's pupils shrink was the way that blood-soaked, wounded man simply stood there.
His aura had not weakened in the slightest. Instead, it had grown stronger. Stranger still, the blood on his body drew back in, and his wounds rapidly healed.
In just two or three breaths, not a single trace of injury remained.
"Damn it!"
"Is he a monster that can't be killed?"
"I'd heard his nickname before, but this is my first time seeing it for myself. It's incredible!"
"He can regenerate and heal even injuries that severe so easily?"
The members of both pirate crews looked utterly grim, unable to believe their eyes.
They had seen River's waist get severed moments earlier, yet even that had healed. It overturned everything they knew.
"You've given me a pleasant surprise."
"And a little of the excitement of a bloody battle. I thought things would only get interesting once Big Mom and Kaido joined in!"
After a pause, River's gaze shifted, first locking onto Daifuku, who was clutching his chest.
Of all the attacks just now, the slash from his genie had done the most damage.
"Looks like I can have some fun for a while first!"
As his words fell, he stomped forward with his right foot. The ground cracked, dust surged upward, and in that same instant, River vanished.
Charlotte Daifuku's pupils contracted as a fierce gust struck his face. He looked up to find River right in front of him.
"So fast!!"
"That blade of yours really hurt!"
River grinned.
To Daifuku, that smile was terrifying and savage, making