Chapter 35: Burgess

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"Hmm?!?"

With a hideous horn above his head, Abaro Pizarro tilted his head sideways and looked in the direction of the voice, and like him, Burgess turned to that side as well.

Meanwhile, on the streets of the island, all the pirates looked at the same place almost at the same time, eager to know who dared to say such a thing!

After all, Abaro Pizarro and Burgess had just unleashed a single attack that killed the pirate with a bounty of 500 million in an instant. Now, someone was actually standing up to block the path of these two fierce and violent individuals!

"Immortal Phoenix… Marco?!"

Someone exclaimed, recognizing the figure who had stepped forward—the super popular individual from the latest bounty order, the Immortal Phoenix Marco, with a staggering bounty of 1.555 billion Berries. This person's eyes widened, and he immediately called out in shock!

"What?! He is… Immortal Phoenix Marco?! The super notorious figure with a bounty of 1,555 million Berries?!"

"Oh my God! I can't believe I'm seeing him in person! This is the object of my admiration! A bounty of 1.555 billion—what a glorious achievement for any man!!!"

"He was the former captain of the first division of the Whitebeard Pirates! Animal type, mythical Zoan, Immortal Phoenix Fruit ability!"

"No wonder he dares to stand alone and block the path of these two fierce lords!"

The crowd erupted with exclamations.

Immortal Phoenix Marco, whether because he was once the captain of the first division of the Whitebeard Pirates or due to his monumental bounty of 1.555 billion Berries, was enough for everyone to look up to!

"I remember now! Those two… They are the sub-captains of the Blackbeard Pirates! Abaro Pizarro and Burgess, who appeared during the War on the Top!!"

A knowledgeable pirate suddenly shouted, recognizing the other two fierce individuals!

"So it turns out they are sub-captains under the Four Emperors, the Blackbeard Pirates!"

Many people gasped in shock.

At this moment, they understood why the pirate with a bounty of up to 500 million had fallen so easily under the attacks of the two formidable foes before them!

It turned out that these two were the most dangerous and fearsome newcomers among the Four Emperors of the New World—the Blackbeard Pirates!

They realized that a shocking battle was about to erupt!

In the eyes of everyone, the Whitebeard Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates were mortal enemies!

Moreover, following Whitebeard's death, the Blackbeard Pirates had continued to hunt down the remaining members of the Whitebeard Pirates led by Marco. News had spread that Marco had been seriously injured and fled, while the other remnants had disappeared as well!

Rumors swirled that the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates had suffered severe losses, with many captains captured by the Blackbeard Pirates!

And now, here was Marco… clearly seeking revenge on the Blackbeard Pirates!

He was here to kill!

"This is definitely going to be a vicious battle!"

"A great, terrifying conflict! It's my good fortune to witness a battle of this level!"

"Stay away! Be cautious of getting caught in the crossfire!"

Everyone instinctively moved back from the streets, quickly climbing to higher ground or tall buildings in the distance to observe the impending battle from a safer vantage point!

In sharp contrast to the shocked expressions of the crowd, Abaro Pizarro and Burgess exchanged glances and smiled upon seeing Marco.

"I thought it might be someone significant… who dares to be so arrogant in front of me! Unexpectedly, it turned out to be the surviving Marco… delivered right to my doorstep!"

Abaro Pizarro sneered.

This pirate, who had once been imprisoned on the sixth floor of Impel Down, had since emerging followed Blackbeard to sea and demonstrated his brutal methods, slaughtering countless pirates!

The criminals imprisoned on the sixth level of Impel Down were the likes of the Golden Lion Shiki and the Red Earl, who had once sailed with the Pirate King, Roger—at least alongside powerful figures like Doflamingo and Ace!

In front of him stood Abaro Pizarro, a menacing figure adorned with horn-like protrusions, wild blue hair, and a fierce expression.

What's more, this guy had easily killed a pirate with a bounty of 500 million in a single blow!

"Weihahahaha!" Burgess chuckled, still displaying a carefree demeanor. His well-developed upper body flexed like a dragon as he laughed heartily.

He glanced at Abaro Pizarro and licked his lips, "Abaro Pizarro, you strike first, and I'll drag the prey. This time, let me take the first swing while you deal with the aftermath! That seems… fair!"

His gaze locked onto Marco, and he grinned widely, "If I can take the Immortal Phoenix Fruit ability… that would be legendary!"

"hmm?" Marco's eyelids lifted, his eyes aglow with blue flames as he regarded Burgess, whose upper and lower body appeared discordant. He spoke with calm authority and lethal intent, "You… are not qualified to be arrogant in front of me!"

Rumble!

At that moment, Burgess charged first, his fierce and domineering body careening toward Marco. The surge of his violent power erupted, causing the entire street to tremble—surrounding buildings began to shake!

What a domineering and ferocious force this was!

The overwhelming energy of his advanced Armament Haki enveloped Burgess's massive upper body. His fearsome fists charged forward, producing wind-breaking sounds as they cut through the air; the speed of his rush was astonishing, generating a white streak of energy behind him!

Bellowing with power, Marco punched as well, covering his fist with an even greater force of Armament Haki. Despite its simplicity, at the moment of impact, it seemed as though the air itself had been pierced!

In the blink of an eye, their fists collided!

Rumble~~~!

The deafening sound of their mighty clash echoed as the force of their fierce powers collided, unleashing a white cyclone swirling like a snake. Nearby trees and walls shattered in the wake of the explosion, dust swirling into the air and debris scattering everywhere!

In the midst of the battle, as Burgess made contact with Marco, he suddenly felt a jolt of shock course through his heart, his eyes flashing with terror!

On the periphery, everyone watched the battlefield intently, not wanting to miss a single moment.

In the instant the dust and smoke erupted, something astonishing unfolded:

Burgess, who had charged fiercely, suddenly flew backward from the smoke, trailing blood as he soared through the air, leaving a red streak in his wake!

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