204 Weevil vs Marco
"I don't blame you for this, but you still need to convey my message to them. We can't lose my sense of crisis just because of my personal strength; otherwise, we might face consequences sooner or later."
Whitebeard patiently spoke to Marco, who continued to nod as he listened.
Indeed, Whitebeard is very considerate of the crew. His sternness contributes to the growth of the crew.
"If you always depend on me and neglect your own growth, you might not be able to keep up with me in the future. In that case, I might have to consider replacing them as a division commander."
In saying this, Whitebeard's intention is clear—if a commander is unaware of the crisis and continues without improvement, they may be dismissed from their role as a division commander.
Hearing this, Marco nodded.
"I understand, Ouaji. I'll make sure to convey the message for everyone to be more serious."
Edward Weevil, standing nearby, had been listening to their conversation and couldn't help but suggest, "Oyaji, let me train with them to help improve their fighting abilities."
"Marco, what do you think? Do you want to spar with him?" Whitebeard joked, looking at Marco.
While most of the crew didn't have the power to fight against Edward Weevil, Marco could hold his own in a fight with him, even though he wasn't a match for Edward Weevil.
However, as one of Whitebeard's skilled fighters, Whitebeard intends to prioritize enhancing Marco's own strength.
Besides Marco, Jozu and Vista also possess considerable strength, making them almost on par with the level of the Shichibukai.
Edward Weevil has been with Whitebeard for a while, so Marco has a good understanding of his strength.
He observed Marco looking confidently and sharply at Edward Weevil with a wry smile, even though the guy in front of him appeared a bit stupid.
Despite the incredible strength, Marco is, of course, unafraid and ready to face it in order to temper himself.
"No problem, but we need to find a more spacious spot."
Marco agreed right away, though he thought the ship's space was a bit cramped.
It was difficult for them to engage in a fight at this level without causing damage to the surrounding, so Marco preferred to battle on the shore.
Whitebeard laughed and said calmly: "Just here, you both try your best, don't worry about causing any damage or anything."
Whitebeard had spoken, and Marco wouldn't push the matter further, but he still felt a bit uneasy inside.
Although he knows that Whitebeard's vibration power can be used as a barrier, and Whitebeard is also very skilled using it
However, to deflect all the force in a battle without causing damage to the hull, precise control is needed.
While Marco acknowledges Whitebeard's power, it still seems unbelievable that he can reach such a level of precision.
Later, Marco stood in opposition to Edward Weevil, and the rest of the crew kept a safe distance to observe the battle.
"Go for it, Commander Marco!"
"Make us proud in the fight!"
"You got this, use the power of the Phoenix to beat him."
The crew roared, and even before the battle began, Edward Weevil seemed a bit aggrieved.
"Oyaji, they're not cheering for me! It's annoying."
Whitebeard sat leisurely on the deck, smiling, and replied, "You'll get support if you win."
As soon as he heard that, Edward Weevil immediately gained confidence, and his hands were already getting ready.
"Alright! Watch me unleash my power!"
Edward Weevil seemed like an annoyed child, driven by a sense of revenge in that moment.
While Edward Weevil is already a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, his domineering behavior has made it challenging for him to blend with others.
Additionally, due to his somewhat stupid nature, he isn't very popular, especially considering he had previously attacked Squard and Whitey Bay.
Therefore, there are still many people in the Whitebeard Pirates who have not fully accepted him in their hearts, but the most important thing is.
At this moment, the one battling Edward Weevil is Marco. As the first division commander, Marco is Whitebeard's right-hand man.
Naturally, they chose to support Marco, which was expected.
As soon as the battle started, Marco transformed into a blue phoenix.
Aerial combat is precisely Edward Weevil's weakness; he has no means to attack Marco.
As a result, Edward Weevil became immediately frustrated: "Oyaji, he's up so high, I can't reach him."
"You can't hit him, and he won't be able to hit you. Why the rush?" Whitebeard replied calmly.
Edward Weevil thinks the same. If Marco stays in the sky, neither side will win.
However, Marco was not avoiding the fight by staying in the sky; on the contrary, he continued to observe and prepare to attack.
They witnessed Marco ascending to the highest altitude he could reach before swooping down directly towards Edward Weevil.
Harnessing his potential energy, Marco prepared to unleash a powerful kick toward Edward Weevil.
There was no hesitation; Marco almost went all out because he understood the strength of Edward Weevil – this guy wasn't to be underestimated.
"Look, the commander unleashed a powerful strike. I wonder if it can defeat Edward Weevil."
"Even though we don't know the outcome yet, I can already sense the intensity of this move."
The crew were all excited, and when Marco dived down, a powerful air pressure accompanied his movement.
Some crew members nearby even struggled to catch their breath, but Edward Weevil remained unfazed.
He stood his ground, holding his naginata with both hands raised high above his head.
Cyan flames circulated vigorously throughout Marco's entire body as the forces at play intensified.
Diving from such a height, Marco would also endure some considerable impact himself.
To prevent any injuries to himself, Marco activated his regenerative power from his phoenix form.
In his Phoenix state, the cyan flames automatically regenerated and healed Marco as he soared into the air.
However, this ability has its limits, and by proactively initiating recovery in advance, he can minimize the damage.
Soon, Marco, descending rapidly, resembled a blue flame bird, moving so swiftly and sharply, akin to a knife.
Colliding directly with Edward Weevil's blade, a massive air current swept in all directions.
The powerful air current sent the flags on the Whitebeard ship flapping wildly, making it impossible for the crew to confront the shockwave directly.
Confronted with the massive air currents, they couldn't even keep their eyes open, resorting to crawling on the ground or seeking refuge in the cabins.
In that moment, Edward Weevil felt as if he had endured the impact of thousands of kilograms of force on his body.
His feet sank suddenly under the weight, almost causing him to kneel through the deck.
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TO BE CONTINUE
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