108 Targeting Zoan Fruit Abilities, 

The expressions of Kuzan, Gion, and the rest of Blackbeard's crew also changed when they saw this.

This terrifying move sent chills down their spines.

"Boom!"

Under everyone's gaze, the Nightmare Dragon collided head-on with a massive blood-red bat released by Red Count, resulting in a terrifying explosion! The black flames erupted like a volcano.

The exploding flames surged directly towards the Red Count. He swiftly dodged aside.

Amidst the scorching heat, there was also the devouring and destructive power of the Dark Fruit.

"The Wrath of the Count!" 

Red Count's face suddenly changed. He sensed the imminent threat of death, and then his body rapidly expanded.

Thick blood seeped out of his body.

He was also rapidly aging in appearance!

Instead, he gained the power to surpass himself by a hundred percent!

"Red Count is desperate!" 

Kuzan said, his expression solemn.

Facing an emperor-level counterattack, can Captain Blackbeard successfully winning?

"I've recovered!" 

Burgess suddenly exclaimed.

After the Red Count unleashed the Wrath of the Count, his body also reverted to its original state.

It's clear that the Red Count paid a heavy price for this move.

"Zeehahaha, it's useless. The Dark Fruit has been developed by me to a level far beyond its awakening. As long as you are shrouded by this Nightmare Dragon, there's no way you can escape!""

Blackbeard laughed.

As his words fell, the flames from the explosion of the Nightmare Dragon had already engulfed Red Count.

"Sizzle...!"

The blood made a sizzling sound as it met the black flames.

As the black fire spread to Red Count's face, his face showed a relief expression.

He lost the duel.

And he lost completely!

"I've lived long enough, and what's happening now is your era, Blackbeard ..." 

Red Count sighed.

He had seen too many strong men in his life, and at the critical moment of his duel with Blackbeard, he finally said these words.

Finally, the black flames completely consumed him.

Only a spherical black flame remained burning in the air.

There was no movement from the Red Count.

"Gulp..."

Burgess swallowed hard, his heart greatly shocked at this moment.

Has Captain Blackbeard become this powerful now?

"If the Red Count hadn't challenged Captain Blackbeard, we might not have realized how terrifyingly powerful the captain has become..."

Shiryu took a deep puff of his cigar and murmured. At that moment, his heart was extremely shocked.

"This truly is the captain's era..." Gion sighed as well.

Just six months ago, she could still stand up to Blackbeard. But now, she felt completely powerless in his presence.

To everyone present, Blackbeard's growth seemed almost inhuman.

...

Blackbeard looked at the black flame still burning in front of him. With a mere thought, the real Patrick Redfield body reappeared.

After his death, he lost his fruit ability and reverted to his original appearance, which revealed his thin, muscleless body. 

Without good resources, even though he has Mythical Zoan Vampire fruit, his body couldn't sustain the consumption of the Vampire fruit. The last struggle just now had completely exceeded his capabilities, making him look much older than a powerhouse in their seventie, like Garp or Sengoku for example.

"You're correct, this is indeed my era, Blackbeard…" 

Blackbeard said casually, then stretched out his palm and used the Dark Fruit's ability from a distance.

A black smoke enveloped Red Count devil fruit power, making it floated over to him.

Blackbeard grabbed it, 

Merging the black flames with the devil fruit power into his body.

Then another fruit ability was absorbed into his body.

This was his first Zoan fruit ability, in the form of a Mythical Zoan Bat Fruit model: Vampire.

Now the Logia fruit can no longer be absorbed, but the Paramecia fruit can still be absorbed. Additionally, two more Zoan-type fruits can be absorbed.

He plans to absorb two more Zoan-type fruits, specifically those belonging to the Mythical Beast species.

One is Kaido's Fish-fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon, and the other is Kurozumi Orochi's Yamata-no-Orochi.

These two fruits are also among the best of the best.

Especially the Yamata no Orochi. Putting this fruit on Orochi is simply a waste of natural resources.

But he has to put this plan on hold. Now is not the time to engage in direct confrontation with the Four Emperors.

...

At this time, Kuzan and Shiryu's eyes remained fixed on Blackbeard's body.

"Captain Blackbeard, did you get Red Count's Devil Fruit ability?"

Burgess asked.

Blackbeard nodded in response.

"Hiss..."

Everyone couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"Wieehahaha, Captain Blackbeard's dominion over the sea is just around the corner!" 

Burgess laughed.

"When the time comes, we must make the Celestial Dragons pay for their debts with blood!" 

Gion said coldly.

"Really looking forward to it..."

Shiryu said with a light smile.

"Our Blackbeard Pirates have gathered enough strength now. Once I finish one task, our next goal is to take on the Yonko! The day you've been waiting for isn't far off..."

Blackbeard stood on the ship, looking out at the endless sea, and said to the people behind him.

His next step is to head to Fishman Island to seize Shirahoshi's Poseidon power!

As long as he can control the power of the Sea Kings, he'll be unbeatable in these seas.

No matter how many warships there are, they can't withstand the impact of the giant Sea King class.

...

Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, they had stealthily entered the depths of the sea near the Sabaody Archipelago.

Since the Ghidorah can coat itself and navigate the seabed independently, the Marines has no chance of tracking down Blackbeard and his crew.

"Captain Blackbeard, we've reached the depths of the Sabaody Archipelago" 

Burgess reported to Blackbeard.

"Get ready to dive. Our destination is 10,000 meters below, Fishman Island," 

Blackbeard instructed Burgess.

"Got it!" 

Burgess, acting as the helmsman, steered the Ghidorah downwards towards the ocean floor.

At that moment, Kuzan wore a puzzled expression.

"Captain Blackbeard, what's our purpose in heading to Fishman Island? Is there something specific you want there?"

Throughout their sneaky journey, Kuzan had always wanted to ask about Blackbeard's intentions.

After reaching the Saboady Islands, he finally couldn't contain his curiosity any longer.

When Kuzan spoke, Shiryu and the others also perked up, eager to hear the answer.

Certainly, they were all curious about Blackbeard's intentions for visiting Fishman Island.

Blackbeard looked at Kuzan with a smile and said, "There are certain things that every force wants to get their hands on, be it the Four Emperors, the World Government, or even the Revolutionary Army."

Boom!

With that statement, everyone was taken aback.

What is it that these Big world powers want?

"Captain Blackbeard, don't be too pretentious. What exactly are we going to get this time? "

Burgess said to Blackbeard, he's brain can't process what they really talk about

Blackbeard calmly glanced at his crew and said: "Poseidon is down there."

Poseidon!!!

Everyone was stunned when they heard these words.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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