105 Red Count, Patrick Redfield

"Red Count? Is he really that strong?" 

Burgess asked in surprise, noticing everyone's reaction.

They are the Blackbeard Pirates. What's the special thing about the Red Count that can make Shiryu and Gion look really serious?

"He was a legendary pirate, sailing the seas alongside Whitebeard, Roger, and Golden Lion. Known for his arrogance and powerful strength, he was called the Red the Aloof. He could fight on Yonko crews single-handedly and even defeated the former Marine Fleet Admiral Kong." 

Kuzan stated as he stepped forward.

Even Kuzan appeared serious in the presence of the Red Count.

This man was already a living legend. 

After hearing his words, Burgess took a deep breath, still feeling a bit puzzled.

"Huh? But why does he seem so young?"

"If the Red Count was truly the same age as Roger and the others, he'd be as old as Whitebeard."

"That's because of his Devil Fruit powers. He's got the Mythical Zoan, Bat-bat fruit Model: Vampire, allowing him to become vampire and regain his youth," 

Blackbeard explained.

His eyes gleamed with passion as he spoke.

He's already gathered three Logia fruits and two Paramecia fruits, but he's still searching for a Zoan fruit. The Red Count Bat Fruit is a great appealing to him

He can rely on the fruit's power to stay forever young, maintaining the strength of his prime.

"Oh? Being recognized by the Four Emperors, Blackbeard, seems like my reputation still have some weight"

The Red Count gave a slight smile and said to Blackbeard.

Every action he took seemed calm and deliberate, showcasing his confidence in his own abilities.

"Let me be the first to see if he's as frightening as they say!" 

Burgess, Blackbeard's first titanic captain, rushed forward eagerly.

He used the Avalanche Elbow as soon as he moved.

Countless snowflakes condensed into a massive elbow in the air, aiming at the Red Count.

"Bat Claw!"

The Red Count didn't panic when he saw this, and extended his hand confidently.

Blackbeard could sense the Armament Haki wrapped on Red Count palm.

It was an advanced form of Armament Haki!

Boom!

He effortlessly countered Burgess' avalanche elbow.

Then Red Count's figure flashed and came directly to Burgess' side.

"I admire your courage!" 

With those words, he placed his palm on Burgess's shoulder.

A strange scene happened!

Burgess' body started shrinking slowly, his hair turning pale as he aged rapidly. In just a few seconds, he transformed into an old man.

"Burgess is getting old!"

Shiryu and others exclaimed.

Burgess noticed his muscles fading away from his hands and arms. Not only did he age, but his once muscular body also turned into that of a frail old man.

Burgess tried to use his Snow Snow Fruit ability, but the snowflakes vanished quickly as he no longer had the physical strength to sustain it.

"This..." 

Faced with such a strange ability, Burgess had no options left.

"What a weird fruit ability. "

When Avalo Pizarro saw this, he looked at the Red Count with vigilant eyes.

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Seeing this, Blackbeard approached Burgess and calmly asked, "I wonder why the Red Count has come to visit me, Blackbeard?"

"I challenge you" 

"Although I, Red Count, don't care much for fame and fortune, I enjoy facing strong opponents. I acknowledge your strength!"

Red Count said arrogantly, clearly stating his reason for being there.

His words made Shiryu and the others even more nervous.

"It's an honor to be challenged by you!"

Blackbeard responded with a smile, then turned his eyes directly towards the Red Count: "You must know I have the power to steal others' Devil Fruit abilities, right? I'm really like your fruit power"

"Ha ha ha ha! ! ! !"

The Red Count burst into loud laughter upon hearing this

"As long as you can defeat me fair and square, I don't mind giving up this life! The Red Count has never lost in a duel!"

Amidst his laughter, a surge of Conqueror's Haki suddenly burst out from his body.

The expressions of Blackbeard's crew suddenly changed.

As the rarest type of Haki, the effect of Conqueror Haki is also very terrifying.

Especially among the powerful, it holds a great deal in a duel.

During the Summit War, Whitebeard utilized his Conqueror's Haki to stun Akainu before launching a fierce assault.

This moment of shock was enough to change the balance during a fight between strong people.

"Zeehahaha, no one is allowed to take action. Today I want to see how strong the legendary Red Count is! "

Blackbeard slowly stepped forward, positioning himself in front of all his crew. Conqueror's Haki also burst out from his body.

Then the clash of Conqueror's Haki happen!

"Boom!" 

The collision of their Conqueror's Haki changed the colour of the world.

It tore through the sky, and even the calm sea grew turbulent.

"It's truly an unparalleled and imposing force. This impact is truly terrifying!" 

Catarina Devon remarked , expressing some of her astonishment.

"Captain Blackbeard's Conqueror's Haki is just as strong as the Red Count's, if not stronger, and it seems to hold some advantages" 

Kuzan noted, carefully observing great detail of their collision.

"Captain Blackbeard's Conqueror's Haki is truly exceptional"

Shiryu exclaimed in admiration.

Even top-tier strong men like them envy the power of Conqueror's Haki.

But such abilities are innate, inherent to the individual.

It can't be acquired through training like Observation Haki and Armament Haki.

Soon, the brief clash of Conqueror's Haki came to an end.

The Red Count looked at Blackbeard in surprise, clearly not expecting Blackbeard's Conqueror's Haki to overpower his own.

"You're strong!" 

The Red Count laughed. It appeared that Blackbeard's strength had ignited his fighting spirit to its peak.

Black wings sprouted from his back as he flapped them, he flew directly into the sky.

Upon seeing this, Blackbeard transformed into a bolt of thunder, swiftly chasing after him through the air.

Since the Red Count was up for a fight, Blackbeard was ready to accompany him to the end.

He also wanted to see how strong the legendary Red Count was.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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