Trouble!

If killing ordinary people like squashing ants qualifies someone as a monster, then there are countless monsters in this world. But only a few can truly stand at the pinnacle. And Douglas Bullet is undoubtedly one of those rare few at the top.

Facing attacks from three Logia-type users, Bullet still stands tall and unyielding.

"You bunch of nobodies, capturing Roger? What a laughable joke!"

Bullet twists his neck, and the battle spirit within him, fuelled by anger, burns even fiercer. With his towering physique and demonic appearance, the surrounding Marines, initially encircling him, are now so intimidated by his overwhelming aura that they subconsciously take a step back.

Even without using Observation Haki, Bullet can sense the fear in the hearts of these elite Marines.

So weak...

How could Roger possibly be captured by such Marines?

At this moment, Aokiji makes his move.

"Ice age!"

Aokiji appears beside Bullet, raising his right hand towards him. Waves of freezing air surge towards Bullet.

Whether out of sheer arrogance or just his fighting style, Bullet doesn't even try to dodge Aokiji's Ice age.

"Hahaha, how arrogant!"

Aokiji's eyes flash coldly, and with a thought, the freezing air envelops Bullet, encasing him in a massive ice ball in an instant.

Seeing Bullet trapped, Aokiji smiles and says, "Seems like you forgot you're not just fighting me alone, huh?"

However, before he can finish his sentence, the giant ice ball shatters within a second, ice shards scattering in the air. Bullet stands unharmed amid the fragments.

"…"

Seeing Bullet easily break free from his control, Aokiji's expression darkens. He hadn't expected to defeat Bullet in one move, but he had hoped to restrain him for a bit longer. Such well-rounded fighters are truly troublesome.

Though Aokiji couldn't hold Bullet completely, he still created an opening for Sakazuki and Borsalino to attack.

No need to be honorable with pirates, right?

Swoosh—

Having consumed the Glint-Glint Fruit, Borsalino, with the speed of light, almost instantaneously appears above Bullet. His entire body emits a dazzling light.

"Yasakani no Magatama!"

Bang bang bang...!

Countless energy-filled light bullets rain down on Bullet like a torrential downpour, creating visible shockwaves upon impact. Bullet's body shakes under the relentless assault.

Almost simultaneously as Borsalino's attack ceases, a magma fist emitting terrifying heat slams into Bullet's lower back.

Bang!

The force of the punch sends shockwaves rippling through the area.

"Admiral Borsalino is truly strong!"

"With Vice Admiral Sakazuki's punch, that guy must be done for."

Many Marines watching this scene are thrilled. Bullet's strength is undeniable, but seeing him suppressed by their three elite Vice Admirals stirs their excitement.

However, they quickly realize something is wrong.

Although Bullet is being beaten back by Kuzan, Borsalino, and Sakazuki...

"He's… laughing…!!!"

Many Marines stare in shock at Bullet, who's grinning broadly. The searing red mark on his back from Sakazuki's punch shows the hit landed hard, but it only seems to excite Bullet more.

Sakazuki, his magma arm restored to normal, notices Bullet's blatant grin.

"What's so funny?!"

Sakazuki's face darkens, both fists re-covered in magma, droplets hitting the ground.

Bullet's grin widens at Sakazuki's question. He rips off his tattered shirt, exposing his muscular, scarred body, with a particularly nasty wound on his lower back. Yet, Bullet seems unfazed, still smiling excitedly at his three formidable opponents.

Bang—!

Suddenly, Bullet crosses his arms, blocking Sakazuki's punch.

"Hmm?!"

Seeing his attack blocked, Sakazuki's expression shifts.

Clearly, he hadn't expected Bullet to confront his magma-enhanced punch head-on, knowing it could still burn through Haki.

Seeing Sakazuki's changed expression, Bullet sneers.

"Surprise!"

Before the words finish, Bullet grabs Sakazuki's arm and yanks him forward. With a sizzling sound, Sakazuki's body loses balance, tipping towards Bullet.

In a flash, Bullet's other fist, glowing with a red aura, strikes out.

"Deliberate Blast Punch!"

Bullet's punch lands squarely on Sakazuki's face.

Boom!

The terrifying force distorts Sakazuki's face, the shockwaves rippling through his body, forming visible waves behind him.

Spitting out blood, Sakazuki's eyes roll back, his consciousness fading.

His body lingers in the air for less than a second before he's launched like a cannonball, crashing into a building a hundred meters away.

Boom—!

The building collapses into ruins, dust billowing.

Bullet watches the rising dust cloud, slowly lowering his fist, then turns his cold gaze to Borsalino and Kuzan.

"Your turn."

The sudden scene leaves the Marines stunned, unable to believe Sakazuki was taken down so quickly.

He's one of the Navy's elite Vice Admirals, a monster poised to become an Admiral!

"Was that advanced Conqueror's Haki? Interesting…"

Borsalino, recalling Bullet's red, fluid-like fist, mutters.

"These small fry are really getting in the way."

Seeing more Marines surrounding him, Bullet's smile fades, his eyes glowing red.

He enjoys fighting strong opponents but despises being watched like a sideshow.

Conqueror's Haki!

As Bullet's words fall, a red aura emanates from his body, sweeping over the surrounding Marines.

"Conqueror's Haki like Admiral Sengoku's?"

Before Kuzan can finish, the sound of bodies hitting the ground echoes.

Glancing around, he sees Marines collapsing, eyes rolled back.

In seconds, thousands of Marines lie unconscious, leaving only a few dozen standing.

This outcome sinks Kuzan's heart. Without action, these men are doomed.

"Troublesome…"

Borsalino sighs, exchanging a weary look with Kuzan.

"Let's continue. I hope you can surprise me more."

Bullet steps forward, his fists clashing together.

Suddenly, a voice from inside Loguetown rings out.

"Sakazuki, Borsalino, and Kuzan, you have one hour. Life or death, it doesn't matter. If you don't take him down, Borsalino, you'll work overtime until you drop. Sakazuki, you'll be stuck at East Blue's 16th branch forever, and Kuzan, you'll help Tsuru with the Navy's internal affairs!"

The trio shivered.

As Sengoku's words echoed, Bullet noticed a distinct change in the aura of the three before him. It seemed that these three had shifted from a state of half-hearted effort to taking things seriously.