Seeing that she had stabbed the Lao Si dozens of times without hitting him, Wendy stopped trying. She did a backflip in mid-air and kicked the Lao Si in the chest.
The Lao Si's ability to dodge the short swords had almost become instinctive. He didn't react in time and was kicked by Rebecca. The Lao Si was kicked back two steps and used Shave to get away from Wendy. Both of them were a little out of breath, after a fierce battle.
This is also why Wendy decided to change her approach after seeing that the Lao Si was able to dodge her short sword. She was the one who was expending a lot of energy, while the Lao Si was only moving around in small areas to dodge, so his energy consumption was very small.
Women's physical strength is generally inferior to men's, and unexpected things might happen if the fight drags on, so Wendy temporarily ended the close combat.
Wendy realized that her current advantage was not significant. If she continued to attack and exhaust herself, she might be the one to lose. Therefore, she decided to change her strategy.
"Here they are!" Vic said calmly.
A short while later, Barnett saw two tall men in black appear at the edge of the Flower Field in the distance, moving at a moderate pace.
The two didn't bring any soldiers this time, probably because they thought they were too slow and the battle would be over by the time they arrived. Besides, they knew very well that no matter how many soldiers came, it wouldn't make a difference in a fight of their level.
"These two are quite strong, aren't they?" Barnett noticed that the two men's auras were extraordinary, far stronger than the Lao San and Lao Si. His eyes were unusually indifferent, looking down on everything.
"They're definitely stronger than you, but they're both getting on in years. At your rate of growth, you'll surpass them very quickly!"
Vic smiled and said that he truly believed it; in Vic's eyes, Barnett could become someone like Dark King Rayleigh!
Furthermore, if his Devil Fruit ability is developed well, he might even surpass Rayleigh in combat power. After all, the Replenish-Replenish Fruit's ability becomes stronger as the game progresses, and if he can Awakening it, he would be virtually invincible unless he encounters an enemy who can kill him in one blow.
"You really can see the distant future!" Barnett said, whether he was joking seriously or implying something. Vic smiled but didn't reply, his eyes fixed on the newcomer.
The Lao San and Lao Si brothers also saw the two, but before the Lao San could even smile, Rebecca kicked him away and he disappeared.
The Lao Si is still confronting Wendy but hasn't been harmed by Wendy. After kicking the Lao San, Rebecca turned her attention to the newcomer, looking for another opponent. The Lao San is crying in the Flower Field field.
"So it's you few new recruits who want to overturn the order of this island?"
Zero, who was leading the group, approached and spoke the first words.
Zero was nearly three meters tall, wearing a black suit and a black top hat, but he had a white cape on his back, which the others did not have.
He had an ordinary appearance, but a somewhat fierce demeanor. He had a short mustache and his hands were in his pockets. He probably had never met a worthy opponent before.
Lao Jiu, standing to the side, was silent and indifferent, as if he were here just to complete a job. He had done many such jobs before and was now numb to them.
"What is a power structure? Is it stable? Without you here, this power structure would collapse in less than three days. The power structure of this island was merely imposed by you, because you are powerful, aren't you?"
What? Does strength mean you can do whatever you want? To impose your desires on others' pain and despair?
Do you follow the law of the jungle? If I were stronger now, would I be able to do whatever I want with you?
Vic knew that many powerful people in this world agreed with Zero's words. They believed in the principle of "might makes right" and were willing to use an entire country as a tool for their own purposes. Such people were not few and far between and did not regard ordinary people as human beings at all.
"You're that Navy rookie Orens Vic, right? I've seen your news in the newspapers. You were the loser both times you were in the news—once against Red-Hair, and once against Kaido."
They were touted as incredibly powerful back then, which is a common tactic of the navy. But a defeat is a defeat. Although the opponents were stronger than the last, how much strength did they actually use to defeat you?
Only they know the truth, but you, the loser, are being praised. What? Just because they didn't kill you on the spot?
Zero would occasionally read the newspaper to keep up with the changing situation at sea, and he recognized Vic's unchanging face.
He knew in his heart that Vic was quite strong, after all, his opponents were the greatest pirates of all time, and a recruit surviving on the spot was something he could brag about for a lifetime.
However, since the two sides are now enemies, it's common practice for them to submit outwardly but inwardly, and this might be a way to dampen the enemy's spirit and influence the course of the battle at a crucial moment.
"A defeat is a defeat. I never pay attention to what's in the newspapers about me. Only knowing that there are stronger people ahead of you can motivate you to surpass them."
Our thinking is different, which you may find hard to understand. You people probably only know the principle of might makes right, and the reason for becoming powerful is just to obtain mere money.
People like you will never enter the world of the strong! Becoming powerful and then doing whatever you want will only corrupt your will; it's all meaningless!
Vic didn't make excuses for losing to Red-Hair and Kaido; there was no need for that, as neither of them were ordinary people.
One was an apprentice on the ship of Pirate King Roger, and the other was an apprentice on the Rocks Pirates, the rulers of the sea in the previous era. Both of them will become Emperor of the Sea in the future.
With such a strong lineup and such talent, losing at Vic's age is not shameful; it can even be considered an honor. However, Vic uses it as motivation to push himself.
"Strength does indeed allow one to do whatever one wants; that's the Laws survival in this world. Besides, your navy can't deal with us, regardless of whether we win or lose this battle!"
You're just new recruits. Our backers will take care of this. Your names might disappear from the Navy, erased from everyone's memory. Your actions will be meaningless.
The best option for you is to leave now and act as if nothing happened, and don't spread what happened here.
You killed so many of our men and I won't hold it against you. Mind your own business!
Zero's voice was calm, but the content was jarring. He was struggling to maintain his composure because he was deeply shaken by Vic's words.
So young, yet with such a resolute mind. If he had understood these things at this age, he would never be here now, and how strong would he be?
He took a step back without making a sound. He already knew that Vic was very strong. If this matter could be resolved peacefully, that would be the best outcome. He was the most powerful person here and had the authority to handle this matter.