Joker's Mentor and Gecko Moria

Fang Yu took a deep breath, bent his legs slightly to gather strength, and then suddenly exerted force, flying upwards into the thick fog.

The moment he broke through the fog, the sight before him made him freeze in mid-air, completely stunned.

A huge ship stood silently in the thick fog!

The outline was faintly visible in the hazy mist, exuding an indescribable eeriness.

Fang Yu's eyes widened in disbelief.

He had been sailing in the Pirate World for a long time, but he had never seen such a huge sailing ship. Its size was beyond imagination. The hull was strangely round, like a huge floating basin. The huge mouth-shaped front, with pink lips and sharp white teeth, looked even more ferocious and terrifying under the fog, as if it would open its bloody maw at any moment and swallow everything that came near.

On the sails, black flags fluttered in the wind, their skull patterns, bat-wing-like decorations extending from the sides, and flame-like patterns above—all combined to create a chilling effect.

The words "THRILLER BARK" on the sail were barely visible in the mist.

The ancient castle in the center of the ship has mottled walls, and the traces of time are clearly visible on them.

The trees and vegetation surrounding the castle appeared particularly eerie in this gloomy atmosphere.

This is the legendary Thriller Bark!

It is the vehicle of Gecko Moria, one of the Shichibukai!

This ship is the most notorious presence on this vast ocean.

Every year, more than a hundred ships disappear in the Florian Triangle, often swallowed up by Thriller Bark!

Fang Yu gazed at the Thriller Bark before him, waves of emotion surged within him, and memories of its owner Gecko Moria, flooded back like a tide.

More than a decade ago, in Wano Country of the New World, Moria and Kaido engaged in a decisive battle.

At that time, Moria was young and vigorous, wielding a large sword and looking very imposing. He fought Kaido many days, and the two sides went back and forth, with neither able to gain the upper hand.

However, he ultimately lost to his strongest mentor Kaido.

Tragically, all of Gecko Moria's companions perished in this great battle, a devastating blow that completely changed his character.

Since then, he has believed that "it is because of living that we lose."

Possessing the power of the Shadow-Shadow Fruit, he can manipulate shadows at will. With this incredible ability, he creates countless zombie minions, attempting to build an immortal army to take revenge on Kaido.

However, this also led to a gradual neglect of self-cultivation.

Originally a man who could rival Kaido, he was utterly reduced to a pitiful creature eliminated by the times after being bombarded by Luffy Gear Third Gigant Jet Shell.

With all this in mind, Pirate World Fang Yu decided to go to the island and find a shipwright to repair the ship first.

Just as Fang Yu was preparing to fly towards the castle

Suddenly, a strange-looking monster flew down from below!

It has a human head but a bat-like body, with wingspans more than a person's width, and it moves incredibly fast!

The monster flew in front of Fang Yu and let out a sharp, piercing sound, "Guests from afar, are you here to visit the island?"

Fang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile. "Lead the way."

"Okay~"

The little bat monster led the way, and as it flew, its eyes darted around, and it suddenly swooped down towards the forest below, saying as it flew, "Honored guest, please wait here for a moment."

Just as the monster was about to take off again, a feather gleaming with cold light pierced its body like an arrow!

The bat monster let out a scream and plummeted straight down.

Fang Yu glanced around, a smile still playing on his lips, and said loudly, "These monsters that have suddenly appeared around here, could they be a welcome ceremony you specially prepared for me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of twisted zombies slowly walked in from all directions!

These zombies had nauseating bluish-gray skin, empty, lifeless eyes, and tattered clothes that made a chilling creaking sound with every step they took.

Among the zombie horde was a gigantic Zombie Cerberus, its three mouths constantly emitting low growls at Fang Yu!

Upon seeing this, Fang Yu's eyes blazed with excitement!

He quickly Hand Seal and took a deep breath in front of the zombies.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

In an instant, a huge fireball shot out from his mouth, carrying a rolling Heat Wave, and swept towards the zombie horde!

Wherever the fireball landed, the zombies were instantly ignited by the high temperature, crackling and popping. In no time, they were roasted into pieces of charred jerky.

The Zombie Cerberus was incredibly fast; it nimbly leaped away the moment the fireball struck, escaping unscathed.

Enraged by Fang Yu's attack, it let out a low growl from its three heads and charged madly toward Fang Yu!

Fang Yu remained calm and composed. He casually plucked a feather, flicked his wrist, and launched it towards the location where he had predicted the Cerberus's running direction!

With a "plop," the feather pierced the three-headed dog's body precisely, pinning it firmly to the tree trunk behind it.

The three-headed dog struggled desperately, its three heads emitting constant howls of agony, but it could not break free.

"Stop barking like a dog."

He raised his hand and used two more feathers to pierce through the other two dog heads!

Now the three-headed hellhound stopped causing trouble, but unfortunately, it was no longer breathing.

Fang Yu patted the dust off his hands. "Where can we find a boatman?"

Night fell over Gotham City, darkness like thick ink, swallowing the streets and alleys.

The Wayne Enterprises building stood out starkly in the darkness, its lights gleaming.

However, this tranquility is about to be shattered by a meticulously planned conspiracy.

A group of people of different shapes and sizes, all wearing hideous Joker masks, appeared silently in front of the company building like ghosts.

They moved swiftly and coordinated perfectly, breaking through the building's outer perimeter defenses in the blink of an eye, and the alarm blared through the night sky.

But these people seemed to be prepared. One of them took out a small jammer, pressed it lightly, and the alarm stopped abruptly.

In front of the vault, several guards, armed with weapons, attempted to stop the group of uninvited guests.

However, the guards were quickly defeated by the well-trained and aggressive robbers.

The vault doors slowly opened, and blinding lights illuminated the mountains of wealth inside.

The robbers instantly went berserk and frantically stuffed boxes of gold and silver jewelry into bags.

But robbing the vault is only the second step; the third step is the most crucial.

How should I run it?

After a gunfight, only two people remained alive.

"Dude, this was really exciting tonight." The two masked robbers didn't know each other, but after being through such a gunfight, they stood together.

They took the money bag and walked into a dark alley.

A truck was parked at the other end of the alley, its back open, indicating it had been waiting for some time.

One of the robbers, carrying large and small bags, tossed the bags of gold and silver jewelry onto the car, a smile on his face as he worked.

This trip has brought me to financial freedom; who wouldn't be happy?

Just as he was feeling smug, his comrade behind him suddenly raised his gun without warning!

With a "bang," the bullet pierced his chest!

His eyes widened, filled with endless shock and resentment, as he slowly collapsed.

"One less person means one less share of the money, buddy."

The robber who fired the shot threw the last money bag into the car and sat in the passenger seat.

The driver started the vehicle, the engine roared, and the vehicle quickly drove away from the scene.

The driver looked at the passenger seat and said, "Thank you for your hard work! This trip was really exciting. Leave the rest to me! Don't worry, I'm just the driver, I only need to get 10%, and I'll also take care of laundering this money!"

"Hmm!" The passenger in the passenger seat nodded coldly.

Suddenly! The driver turned to the side and looked over. "There's someone standing by the roadside?"

Hearing the doubt in the driver's voice, the robber in the passenger seat turned around, only to find that there was no one on the roadside.

As he turned his head again, the driver suddenly pulled out a gun and shot him in the head!

"Bang!"

Blood splattered all over the car windows, and the robber in the passenger seat instantly died.

The driver took off the Joker mask, revealing a grinning face.

He hummed an unknown tune as he drove through the streets of Gotham City.

Driving and driving

Suddenly! A slight tremor came from inside the carriage. The driver instinctively looked at the rearview mirror and saw a large money bag shaking violently.

He was startled and almost lost his grip on the steering wheel.

Just then, a pale hand reached out from the money bag, and then a green-haired guy popped out.

His face was painted with exaggerated Joker makeup, but he was missing Red Nose, which made him look particularly eerie.

"Don't be afraid, brother." The Joker grinned, revealing a set of yellowed teeth, and said with a smile, "Look at your passenger seat, is he really dead yet?"

The driver was startled; of course, he wouldn't fall for that trick.

But just then, he caught a glimpse of movement in the passenger seat and instinctively turned his head!

But a rope was pulling the dead body in the passenger seat, waving its hand, so it wasn't actually not completely dead!

He felt a chill run down his spine and was terrified. In his panic, he tried to point the gun at the Joker behind him, but the Joker was faster!

"Bang!" A gunshot rang out, and the driver's head slammed heavily against the steering wheel, blood streaming down his forehead.

The out-of-control vehicle, like a wild horse, rampaged across the road and finally crashed heavily into a tree with a loud bang!

The Joker sauntered out of the carriage, his face still bearing that maniacal smile, as if everything was under his control.

He dusted himself off, looked at the mess around him, and burst into laughter. His laughter echoed in the silent night sky, filled with boundless madness!

At this moment, the scene inside the apartment building presents two completely different atmospheres.

Bruce Yu was busy in the kitchen, the spatula flying up and down in his hands, and the aroma of food wafting through the air amidst the smoke.

In the living room not far away, Jane, the Joker's wife, was sitting lazily on the sofa, her eyes glued to the television screen, watching the program with great interest.

You can't blame her. A sudden fire took away all her furniture and appliances. Now, if she doesn't come here to watch TV, she really has no other entertainment.

With a sizzling sound, Bruce Yu stir-fried the last of the scrambled eggs with tomatoes and served them on a plate, steaming hot.

He carried the plate steadily Earth Flow the dining room and placed the food on the table.

At this point, the table was already set with three dishes and a soup.

Braised beef brisket with potatoes, West Lake beef soup, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stir-fried pork with chili peppers—a combination of meat and vegetables, with appealing colors.

Jane's eyes lit up instantly when she saw the sumptuous meal on the table. She couldn't help but clasp her hands together, her eyes full of admiration, and exclaimed sincerely, "Bruce! You are a cooking genius! Whoever marries you is truly blessed! I have never seen such tempting Chinese food."

"Of course, what you see is a modified version; this is the authentic taste."

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the apartment door.

The Joker, carrying large and small bags, returned to this floor from outside, fuming.

He first went to his own front door, took out his key Gate of Opening. The house was dark and silent, and his wife was nowhere to be seen.

The Joker frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face.

Immediately afterwards, he took out a master key from his pocket and skillfully pried open the door to Bruce Yu's house.

With a creak, the door slowly opened, and the Joker strode into the room, throwing a bag of money on the ground.

Only then did he look up and look inside the room.

When he saw the two sitting cozy at the dining table, he was taken aback for a moment, then a strange smile appeared on his lips. He spread his hands and said in a sarcastic tone, "Oh ho, are you two getting ready to eat? Before eating, did you do anything 'xxoo'?"

Jane's face instantly turned ugly upon hearing this. She stood up abruptly and shouted at the Joker, "Jack, are you crazy? I'm just here to watch TV! What kind of nonsense are you thinking about all day long!"

Just as the atmosphere inside the room was tense...

A strange figure appeared on Bruce Yu's balcony without warning!

The figure was shrouded in darkness, tall and exuding a chilling aura.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to it!

Jane covered her mouth in terror and let out a short scream.

The Joker's previously playful face instantly darkened, and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes.

When everyone realized that the figure was Batman, the air in the room seemed to freeze instantly.

Batman's sharp eyes first scanned the people in the room, and finally landed on the bag full of money on the ground.

Batman then turned his gaze to Bruce Yu.

Bruce Yu, feeling the gaze directed at him, immediately waved his hand and explained, "Why are you looking at me! It has nothing to do with me! Don't wrong an innocent person!"

At this moment, the Joker bared his teeth and said, "Boss! This is the money you arranged for me to steal, and I've brought it all to you! It seems our Mr. Bat doesn't like what you're doing. Shall we show him out?"

"Damn it, you think you're dirty?!"

At this moment, Batman's eyes were indeed completely different from before, becoming much more ruthless.

Bruce Yu is in a situation where he can't clear his name even if he jumps into the Ganges River.

Although I'm not afraid of Batman, it's still disgusting to be wrongly accused.

Should we call Stephen Fang and see how a 14-year-old illegal immigrant works as a waiter in the kitchen?

Fang Yu, am invincible. Do you think I need your Wayne Enterprises's little bit of gold?

Bruce Yu sighed. Fudo in explaining anymore. Batman had his own way of thinking, and once he made up his mind, even Hydra couldn't change it. They could only wait and see.

A great war is about to break out!

But Batman doesn't seem to intend to take direct action against Bruce Yu.

Meanwhile, the Joker had already quietly arrived at the door, seemingly preparing to escape.

Batman reacted quickly, his eyes fixed on the Joker who was trying to escape. Without hesitation, he drew a Batarang from his waist and swung his arm with lightning speed. The Batarang, accompanied by a whistling sound, shot straight toward the Joker like a black blade!

The Joker couldn't dodge in time and screamed in pain as the Batarang struck his arm precisely.

Seeing this, Batman frowned slightly, thinking he had succeeded.

But then, something shocking happened!

The Joker suddenly swung his arm, and the arm that had been shot off his body fell to the ground.

Batman looked closer and realized it was just a fake arm.

No, is this a normal person?

Who would wear a prosthetic arm when they go out?

Before Batman could react, the Joker seized the opportunity, abandoned Jane without hesitation, turned and rushed out the door, disappearing from everyone's sight.

The room fell into a deathly silence, the atmosphere heavy with oppression.

Bruce Yu looked at Batman, and Batman's cold gaze also fell on Bruce Yu.

The two stared at each other, and time seemed to stand still.

After a long silence, Jane broke the suffocating silence with a trembling voice, suggesting, "How about... we eat first? The food's getting cold."

Her words carried a hint of unnatural ease, an attempt to ease the extremely tense atmosphere.

Batman did not respond; he simply turned around quietly and walked steadily to the money bag by the door.

He bent down, steadily lifted the money bag with both hands, and then strode towards the balcony.

After pausing briefly at the edge of the balcony, Batman leaped high like an eagle and swooped down towards the ground below.

Upon seeing this, Jane exclaimed in surprise and rushed over.

She leaned over the edge of the balcony and looked down.

However, the night was deep and the streets were deserted. Batman's figure seemed to be swallowed up by the darkness in an instant, disappearing without a trace.