Chapter 48: World in uproar

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The entire New World, fraught with mountains, rain, and storms, hinted to those pirates attuned to the underground world that a major seismic event was about to unfold. All of this was due to one person!

"Immortal Phoenix Marco!"

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In the New World, on an island dense with towering ancient trees.

This large island was enveloped by giant trees, expansive forests, and rivers that could be embraced by several people, covering more than four-fifths of its entirety. On the island, there existed a town that was neither too large nor too small. Strangely enough, there were no ordinary people living in this small town because it was consistently threatened by giant beasts that roamed the forest throughout the year.

"Boss, there's a small town up ahead!" a pirate reported to their captain.

This pirate crew had sailed for a long duration across the New World, and after exhausting their food supplies, they finally landed on this island. Upon seeing the town, a wave of greed washed over the group of pirates.

"Boss, we can wreak havoc and plunder in this town for three days, seizing all the food, treasure, and women! Haha! Anyone who dares to resist will be slaughtered!"

"Grab some food first, and then we'll talk after we're full!"

The group of pirates, clad in punk metal attire, charged toward the town one by one. To them, brutality and killing were merely a part of their daily routine.

This group of pirates dressed in punk metal belonged to the Kidd Pirates, led by Eustass Kidd—the number one supernova!

"Kidd, we haven't faced a strong opponent for a long time. It's getting boring!" Killer remarked, his blue-and-white striped mask bearing small holes on his head, with long blond hair and a beard adorning his chin. His physique was robust, and he spoke recklessly while revealing a large, severe burn scar on his left arm.

Eustass Kidd, sporting red hair shaped like a hedgehog, with a dagger and pistol on his chest and goggles atop his head, cracked a cruel smile; he licked his lips and said, "All killings are equally painful! Why bother caring about whether the opponent is strong or weak? No matter how powerful they are, they will die at our hands!"

As the two walked behind their crew, the rest of the pirates had already rushed toward the town to grab food. Soon, they were on the town street where their subordinates were piling up food in a small shop. As soon as the Kidd Pirates entered the town, they attracted everyone's attention.

"Just as I said! They say the pirates of the New World are powerful, yet from my viewpoint, they are nothing special!" Killer scoffed as he grabbed a handful of food strips, chewing loudly. In his time in the New World, he had left countless pirates dead in his wake.

The surrounding pirates frowned secretly upon hearing Killer's taunting words, but because of the brutal Kidd Pirates, they chose not to provoke trouble.

"Who are they? So arrogant?" someone asked in a hushed voice.

"Eustass Kidd, ranked first among the Worst Generation, with a bounty now at 470 million Berries! And Killer, with a bounty of 200 million Berries; they… are the Evil Generation," someone whispered in shock, recognizing Kidd and his crew.

Worst Generation!

The mere mention of these two words made the other pirates frown in concern.

Kidd, the number one supernova!

Since entering the New World, his notoriety had grown, accompanied by a string of terror and slaughter—whenever he passed by a small town, even the slightest dissatisfaction would lead to the massacre of its entire populace! His crew was known for their extreme aggression and violence, with Captain Eustass Kidd being especially notorious!

Nevertheless, the pirates in this town were not easy prey either; although they had settled here, they had once roamed the Grand Line and were not to be underestimated.

Eustass Kidd swallowed a roast suckling pig, chewing on the bones, and grinned as he said, "I heard that the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, the Immortal Phoenix Marco, has been extremely active lately. Some say his strength rivals that of the admirals of the Naval Headquarters. I truly want to fight him… and knock his head off!"

"Immortal Phoenix Marco?" Killer twisted a straw in his drink, a smirk on his face. "If we cross paths, it will definitely lead to a fight, and bursting the head of a bounty holder of 1.5 billion... just thinking about it sends adrenaline through my veins!"

"Ohh hahaha!"

Their reckless bravado finally pushed one of the nearby aggressive pirates over the edge, causing him to laugh loudly. "You newcomers, just stepping into the New World, dare claim you can burst Marco's head? You arrogant and ignorant fools, on the seas of the New World, you're as numerous as fish swimming upstream, and you will all eventually perish on these waters!"

"Beast Pirates! Iron Bull Abasser!"

On the street, many pirates murmured, aware of the fierce pirate who had just spoken, Iron Bull Abasser, who belonged to the upper echelon of pirates in this town! His extraordinary defensive capabilities made him incredibly difficult to damage, with few able to harm his immensely strong physique!

"Where are the flies? Take him down!" Eustass Kidd twisted his neck and said cruelly.

No sooner had he spoken than supernova Killer already moved to confront Iron Bull Abasser!

Crack!

Iron Bull Abasser's fists became enveloped in Armament Haki, causing his bulky and imposing body to radiate the speed and power of a fierce beast as he thundered toward Killer!

Smack!

However, in the following instant, everyone was left in shock. As the two closed the distance between them, Killer brandished two glistening scimitars in his hands, the blades glimmering menacingly as they effortlessly severed Iron Bull Abasser's massive body!

Blood sprayed instantaneously!

Crash!

Iron Bull Abasser fell violently to the ground, rendered severely wounded with two crossed gashes upon him, flesh torn open and bone exposed!

"Uh-uh!"

The downed Iron Bull Abasser emitted sounds of pain, clearly taken aback by the sudden defeat at the hands of a newcomer. Killer's skills had shattered what he believed was an invulnerable defense, rendering it fragile and weak, like paper!

"Your Armament Haki is far too weak." Killer twisted his blood-soaked scimitars and placed his foot on Iron Bull Abasser's head, declaring, "I never leave a whole corpse for my opponents, and you are no exception."

Bathed in sunlight, the cold glinting of the scimitars rose high, and with a swift motion, he severed the head of Iron Bull Abasser!

"Abasser!!!"

A roar echoed down the street at that moment.

A moment later, a group of pirates charged through, led by a captain with chaotic blonde hair and a stocky physique, towering at five meters tall! The ground shook as they advanced!

"Beast Pirates! Captain Mad Beast Buckton! A sea thief once rewarded with 550 million Berries!" someone whispered in astonishment, realizing a major conflict was about to unfold.

"You killed Abasser! You… will pay!"

Crash!

A deep voice thundered. Among the rushing pirates, the captain, Mad Beast Buckton, instantly shrouded his fists in formidable Armament Haki and unleashed a brutish punch toward Killer!

"Hmph!"

Killer snorted, the scimitars slashing out again!

But just as Killer's cold snort faded, Buckton's powerful fist slammed into him, knocking Killer away with great force!

Crash!

Killer, sent flying, coughed up blood as he spun through the air!

"Killer!" A wave of anxiety surged through the Kidd Pirates, rushing forward.

"Get out of the way." A brutal voice erupted; Eustass Kidd stood up, his bloodthirsty gaze fixated on the frenzied Buckton, who had severely injured Killer with one punch. "If it's about who's more domineering with Armament Haki, I will show you what despair really means!"

Boom!

Eustass Kidd suddenly raised his hand. In that moment, all metal objects in the vicinity were magnetically attracted toward him. With a violent crash, his right arm transformed into a massive mechanical limb, bristling with metal parts and extending several meters in length!

Whoosh!

A powerful Armament Haki enveloped the mechanically-enhanced arm, leaving no room for frills. Eustass Kidd launched a brutal punch toward Mad Beast Buckton.

The sound exploded instantly!

Mad Beast Buckton roared, covering his fists in Armament Haki, and he struck back at Kidd!

Boom!

Upon impact, a ferocious hurricane erupted, blowing away all surrounding structures while debris soared through the air!

"What?!"

Suddenly, Mad Beast Buckton's expression turned to horror!

Blam!

Eustass Kidd's massive metal arm unleashed a tremendous force, sending Buckton hurtling away! "Reflect!"

In an instant, the remnants of metal in the air disassembled from the mechanical arm, forming a terrifying frenzy of metal that shot toward Mad Beast Buckton, puncturing his enormous body and sending him crashing to the earth! He had fallen—dead upon impact!

Not only that, the reflected barrage of metallic projectiles rained down on all members of the Beast Pirates!

Shhh!

The nearby pirates, once within earshot, scattered in fright, gasping at the horrific scene!

"Eustass Kidd, with a bounty of 470 million, has killed Mad Beast Buckton, who had a bounty of 550 million Berries!"

"He single-handedly swept through the entire Beast Pirates crew!"

"What a terrifying ability!"

The exclamations echoed throughout the streets.

"It's all cleared out now." Eustass Kidd cracked his neck, exhibiting an air of arrogance, as those around them had already fled.

Suddenly, his expression shifted to shock as he noticed a plain-looking figure leisurely drinking beer on the side. This scene ignited his anger; he bellowed, "Who is this waste, daring to drink in front of me? I'll smash your head off!"

"Huh?"

The young man, calmly sipping his drink, slowly raised his head and regarded Eustass Kidd with indifference.

"Immortal Phoenix Marco!!!"

At that moment, someone finally recognized the young man, and shock rippled through the crowd.

Before long, all eyes turned to Marco in amazement.

"It really is the Immortal Phoenix Marco!"

"W-What is he doing here?!"

"No one noticed him earlier!"

In a flurry of exclamations, voices rapidly intermingled.

"Marco!" Eustass Kidd's lips curled into a malicious grin as he looked at Marco, "I have yet to burst the head of a bounty holder worth 1.5 billion. Today, I'll relish this opportunity!"

Boom!

Eustass Kidd raised both arms, unleashing a whirlwind of metal once more, pulling in every metallic object on the street. His arms transformed into massive mechanical appendages that reached more than ten meters in length!

Whoosh!

Armament Haki engulfed these colossal robotic arms in a menacing aura!

Many present gasped in awe, realizing that after defeating Mad Beast Buckton earlier, Eustass Kidd hadn't even shown his full strength!

Such a newcomer possessed the justified confidence to be arrogant and proud!

Holding their breath, they watched the battlefield attentively, eager to see how this battle would unfold!

"Arrogant ignorance." Marco stated flatly, extending one hand, his fist clenched tightly. Armament Haki enveloped it silently, "If you wish to measure your strength against mine with Armament Haki, you will only come to know what despair truly means!"

Boom!

Marco unleashed an instantaneous strike!

Though it appeared simple, his punch generated swirling black cyclones around it, piercing the air with undeniable intensity!

Boom!

Almost simultaneously, Eustass Kidd's enormous mechanical appendages thundered down upon Marco, and he grinned, "Immortal Phoenix Marco, today you will witness the meaning of cruelty!"

However, the next second, Eustass Kidd's face turned pale as fear overwhelmed him!

With a resounding explosion, Marco's powerful punch shattered Eustass Kidd's robust metallic arms, sending many metal weapons spiraling into the air!

Marco's strike surged forward like an unstoppable force, demolishing Eustass Kidd's ten-meter-long mechanical limbs, almost in the blink of an eye, drawing ever closer to Eustass Kidd!

In that moment, Marco's fist only appeared larger and larger in Eustass Kidd's eyes!

Boom!

The overwhelming force blasted Eustass Kidd backward!

As he was hurled away, the sheer power only amplified the damage; Eustass Kidd could only hear the sound of a cracking shell, akin to that of an egg breaking, as he soared through the air, fractures spreading across his body while blood spewed forth!

Boom!

His body erupted!

From his arms to his torso, even his head, cracks multiplied, blood leaking as metallic debris scattered around him. With the remnants of metal accompanying him, Eustass Kidd plummeted from the skies, crashing into the earth and creating a massive crater upon impact!

"Uh-uh-uh~~!"

Eustass Kidd groaned, blood continuously oozing from his mouth. In that moment, he became a bloodied mess, utterly shattered and defeated!

The once brutal and arrogant Eustass Kidd was obliterated in an instant by Marco's singular punch!

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