【Chapter 4】: Whitebeard's Shock, Marco's Challenge!

Splash————

After a few seconds of silence, the entire Moby Dick was suddenly filled with a wave of shocked outcries.

"Hey hey hey, is this a joke?! Ace has an invincible Logia ability! What the hell just happened?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! How could Ace be one-shot by that guy Teach?"

"The gap can't be this huge! Could it be that Teach is also an ability user?"

"Idiot! Teach is definitely not an ability user. What was wrapped around his right arm just now was clearly the highest level of Flowing Sakura Armament Haki!"

"What? How is that possible! Even that guy Marco hasn't reached that level yet!"

"Hiss———— Oden's technique? To think Teach has also mastered it!"

"This guy has been hiding his strength really deeply. No wonder Pops said that earlier!"

...

Thump thump thump————

While everyone was still shocked and discussing, Blackbeard had already accelerated into a run. With a few steps, he dashed out of the Moby Dick and jumped into the sea with a "splash."

Seeing this scene, Diamond Jozu on the side was surprised and tilted his head:

"Huh? What's Teach doing?"

Smack!

Marco smacked him on the head and scolded with a laugh:

"Idiot, he's obviously going to save Ace!"

"Hehe, I almost forgot about that!"

Jozu rubbed the back of his head and chuckled foolishly:

"Teach has just given me too much of a shock. I never thought he had already mastered this level of Armament Haki!"

Thatch also sighed in admiration:

"No wonder Teach was able to survive the sneak attack from Katakuri and Oven. Turns out his Armament Haki is this strong!"

"Gurararara————"

Whitebeard laughed heartily:

"Foolish sons, it's not just you who didn't expect it. Even this old man didn't expect it either."

Vista nodded in agreement:

"Indeed. Who would have thought that Teach, who's usually too lazy to even train a bit more, would have mastered such powerful Armament Haki!"

Hearing this, Marco was stunned for a moment, then solemnly said:

"For Teach's physical fitness to reach this level now, it's simply thanks to his abnormal body's innate talent!

And this is the result of him hiding and not training much before, which led to his current obese and sturdy appearance.

If he were to train seriously..."

"Gurararara————"

Whitebeard laughed happily:

"Perhaps starting from today, the Teach you see will be different!"

Splash————

Bam!

Hearing this, Marco and the others all nodded thoughtfully. Just as they were about to say something more, they heard the sound of splashing water, and then saw Blackbeard jump back onto the Moby Dick from the sea with Ace tucked under his armpit.

Thud!

Immediately after, Ace unceremoniously sprawled on the ground in a big "大" shape, panting heavily:

"Teach, you... you bastard! You were hiding way too deep!

I've totally lost to you!

But I'll definitely work hard and train, then come back for a rematch. You better watch out, Teach!

Hahaha————"

After saying that, Ace instantly burst into carefree laughter.

Seeing this scene, the others were stunned for a moment, then smiles also appeared on their faces, and they started teasing Ace.

"Hahaha, Ace, you look really wretched right now!"

"The only thing hard about Ace right now is his mouth!"

"Hahaha————"

Hearing his teammates' teasing, Ace didn't mind at all. After all, he had just been punched hard enough, especially after swallowing a bellyful of seawater. He was completely powerless now and could only show off with his mouth:

"You bastards, just laugh at me. Sooner or later, I'll beat you up one by one!"

Seeing this scene, Blackbeard on the side couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Ace's personality was really good.

No wonder he was so popular.

Since he had already decided to be "Little Mengchang," Blackbeard wouldn't give off the impression of being arrogant after winning either.

Even if he wanted to be wild, it wouldn't be towards his own teammates.

Now he and Ace were on the same side.

He couldn't subconsciously view himself as a villain just because he had transmigrated into Blackbeard.

Thinking about this, Blackbeard couldn't help but laugh.

"Zehahaha————

Ace, my young brother, there's no need for you to be discouraged.

I'm 16 years older than you. It's quite normal to lose to me!"

Hearing this, Ace was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth:

"So what if you're 16 years older than me? Just you wait, Teach. I'll catch up to you very soon!"

"Haha, that'll be very difficult, Ace!"

Blackbeard let out a wild laugh:

"Those defeated by my hands, I have never viewed them as opponents. I'll give you time to catch up until you can no longer see me in the distance!

From today onwards, I won't waste my days like before!

Ace, my young brother, you have no chance!"

"Unacceptable!"

Ace gnashed his teeth.

Not only him, but Marco, who was behind, also gnashed his teeth upon hearing Blackbeard's words. He looked at Whitebeard on the side:

"No, Pops, this guy Teach is being too pretentious! I really want to beat him up!"

Crack crack crack————

Diamond Jozu was also cracking his knuckles and grinning foolishly:

"I feel the same!"

"Gurararara————"

Whitebeard laughed heartily:

"Although he is quite punchable, to protect the future of our Whitebeard Pirates, one should have this kind of capacity!

Since that's the case, Marco, you go.

See how much strength Teach is still holding back!"

Hearing this, Marco also became excited. He rubbed his hands like a fly and walked towards Blackbeard with an evil grin:

"Hehehe, Pops, just watch my performance! Teach, come, let's go to a desolate island in the distance. Let me see just how much strength you're still hiding!"

Seeing this, Blackbeard not only didn't shy away but was very excited instead.

He also wanted to see, with his current body that hadn't eaten the Dark-Dark Fruit and hadn't seriously trained, how big the gap was between his strength and Marco's.

After a hearty laugh, the two quickly arrived on a desolate island and stood tens of meters apart.

Then.

Boom!!!

A terrifying Haki surged out from Blackbeard's body, transforming into a several-meter-high purple-black flame that enveloped him.

At the same time, Blackbeard grinned at Marco across from him:

"Marco, don't be careless like Ace and get one-shot by me!"

Ace, who was being supported by Diamond Jozu in the distance: ...