Kizaru was shocked as he watched Urouge, the Mad Monk, being sent flying by Pryce with a single strike. Although he had also kicked the pirate from Skypiea away earlier, it was clear that this Supernova had considerable strength when his foot made contact!
He never expected that this man in black hat could do it so effortlessly.
Moreover, that magma pillar looked so familiar!
Wait!
Magma pillar!
"Akainu?" Kizaru suddenly shouted.
In the entire world, only one person possessed the Magma-Magma Fruit—his colleague, Admiral Akainu Sakazuki!
"No, you can't be Akainu!" Kizaru immediately denied it.
Indeed, if there was anyone in the Marines least likely to be with pirates, it would be Akainu! This man, who hated pirates to the core and upheld absolute justice, would never be with Marco!
"Who are you?" Kizaru asked in astonishment.
"Admiral Kizaru, you should focus on the person you're fighting right now!" Pryce said, resting his chin on his hand.
Kizaru pupils contracted.
Sure enough, Marco had already closed the distance while he was distracted. At this range, Kizaru couldn't dodge! He gritted his teeth and kicked fiercely at Marco, who, with the speed boost from his flaming wings, was incredibly fast!
"Blue Phoenix Strike!" Marco roared, condensing blue flames into phoenix tail feathers in his hands, then transforming them into a fiery fist aimed at Kizaru.
Kizaru Light Kick and Marco Flame Fist collided violently!
In an instant, elemental energy scattered in all directions from the intense clash! Countless blue and golden sparks flew everywhere! Though these elemental sparks looked light and airy, they contained terrifying energy!
The moment the sparks touched the buildings, they shattered them into pieces!
Thick smoke billowed everywhere!
After a brief stalemate, Kizaru was forced to take a few steps back!
"Kizaru, you're really underestimating me!"
"Are you going to get distracted while fighting me?" Marco said with a smile, twisting his neck.
"Has your strength improved this much?" Kizaru also showed a playful smile.
"What about you two?"
"Are you leaving, or are you going to keep fighting?" Pryce, seeing that Marco was handling things well, turned to look at Drake and Hawkins, who were somewhat stunned.
The two exchanged glances, gritted their teeth, and charged forward. Although this man in the black robe had sent Urouge flying with a single strike, it was likely because they had underestimated him!
Moreover, the temptation of the Teleportation Talisman was too great! With it, they could go anywhere they wanted without fear! Whether for escape or ambush, it was all possible!
Drake decided not to hold back. He let out a roar, and his head transformed into a massive dinosaur head. Pryce looked at the half-beastified Drake with appreciation.
After Drake partially transformed into his beast form, his strength immediately surged significantly. Pryce nodded slightly.
After all, this was Drake, the future member of the "Tobbiropo" who would be subdued by Kaido! However, his current growth was still too slow!
After partially transforming, Drake charged straight toward Pryce.
Pryce, on the other hand, wanted to test the full power of his Magma-Magma Fruit. With a mere thought, his arms instantly turned into molten lava!
Pryce immediately felt the intense heat radiating from his arms, along with the terrifying strength they now possessed!
In the next moment, Pryce fist collided with Drake! Drake fist, protected by dragon scales, immediately began to emit white smoke, accompanied by the sizzling sound of burning.
The smell of scorched flesh filled the air. Even someone as tough-minded as Drake couldn't help but furrow his brow.
Pryce, however, remained unfazed. Although Drake strength was considerable, with the power of the Magma-Magma Fruit, Pryce felt nothing!
Drake was indeed a fierce fighter. Despite the searing heat from his fist, he remained silent and continued to swing his massive, heavy fists at Pryce. Pryce smirked, and the two began to exchange a flurry of punches.
Meanwhile, Hawkins was preparing to go all out against the mysterious man in the black cloak.
"Demon-Form!" Hawkins growled softly.
His flesh-and-blood body instantly sprouted countless straw strands, and in the next moment, Hawkins transformed into a massive scarecrow, his fingers turning into sharp, five-inch nails!
Pryce immediately noticed this. But Hawkins didn't hesitate. Countless sharp straw strands shot toward Pryce's back! At the same time, Drake intensified his attacks, becoming even more relentless!
"Do you really think you can hold me back like this?" Pryce said with a laugh, looking at Drake, who was fighting like a man possessed.
Drake immediately felt deeply insulted and attacked even more fiercely. However, to Pryce, who possessed the Glint-Glint Fruit, all of Drake movements seemed painfully slow!
In the next moment, just as the sharp straw was about to pierce Pryce back, Pryce kicked Drake square in the chest! The kick, infused with the power of the Glint-Glint Fruit, sent Drake flying, completely defenseless!
Pryce then leaped away from the sharp straw strands. However, due to the oversized, floor-length black cloak, the sharp straw still managed to hook onto the hem of Pryce robe.
Rip!
The entire black robe was torn off.
"Damn it!" Marco cursed inwardly.
If Pryce identity was exposed, the Marines would never let it go!
Although his attack had missed, Hawkins finally got a clear look at the face of the man who had been so elusive.
"He's so young?" Hawkins exclaimed in surprise.
Such formidable strength, yet he looked even younger than Hawkins himself. And there was something familiar about his face! But in his shock, Hawkins couldn't immediately recall who this man was.
"It's him!" Apoo, the "Roar of the Sea," had just climbed out of the rubble and, upon seeing Pryce face, shouted loudly.
"Who is this?" Urouge wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and shouted from amidst the ruins.
Apoo known as the "Roar of the Sea," was naturally very familiar with these famous pirates!
"That's Pryce from the Whitebeard Pirates, the one who invented the Senzu Beans!" In his shock, Apoo blurted it out without thinking.
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