Reborn as Marco phoenix after loss to Blackbeard Pirates

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"Hmph!"

It was too late for Marco to speak, as he was facing away from his opponent. However, with a cold snort, he twisted his body dangerously and deftly dodged the terrifying slash from the sneak attack. He then raised his hand and swung around to deliver a powerful punch!

Click!

As expected, his fist connected squarely with the opponent's sternum, the sickening sound of bones shattering echoing through the air!

"Poof!"

The figure behind him, who attempted the sneak attack, was propelled backward, blood spraying from their mouth as they flew away and crashed heavily in front of Tokikake. The impact stirred up a cloud of shattered ice!

"What!?!"

Everyone gasped in shock!

Clearly, no one expected that in a situation where he was attacked from behind, Marco could still effortlessly dodge and deliver a striking counterattack!

"Observation Haki!"

Someone exclaimed as the crowd began to understand: this was a manifestation of Marco's Observation Haki!

"The one who attempted to sneak up on Marco… It's a veteran Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, Momonga!"

"Vice Admiral Momonga!"

The pirates and the marines on the warship recognized the attacker almost simultaneously.

That's right; the assailant was none other than the Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters—Momonga!

He had been pursuing a pirate crew in nearby waters and had received information from Navy Headquarters that the alternate Admiral Tokikake was confronting Marco on this island.

So, he rushed over without delay.

As a veteran Vice Admiral, Momonga had accompanied Sengoku and Garp on missions to hunt down the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger. He was highly experienced and knew he could not confront Marco head-on. Therefore, he chose to approach the battle from the other coast instead of directly docking at the port.

If it had been a head-on confrontation, even with Momonga's power, he would not have posed a threat to Marco. He assumed Marco could easily evade him if the fight turned dire. For safety, Momonga opted for sneaky tactics.

Moreover, he had devised an extremely secure plan.

"Vice Admiral Momonga."

Tokikake gasped, managing to suppress his own injuries. He glanced at the soldier who had been thrown into the formation and shouted, "Are you alright?!"

"It's nothing. Just a minor problem with a broken rib." Momonga crawled out of the pit, blood staining the corners of his mouth and his eyes filled with dark determination. "I bought you some time."

Tokikake understood that without Momonga's sudden intervention, Marco would likely have finished him off completely just now!

Wow~!

Marco landed back on the ground, retracting his massive blue flame wings, and stepped forward toward Tokikake and Momonga. "It's time for me to end your fate!"

"Kill!"

Without hesitation, the two of them charged forward simultaneously, each determined to defeat Marco in this life-or-death battle.

The two attackers understood that only by risking everything could they possibly bring down Marco and ensure their own survival.

The renowned sword of Momonga glinted ominously, enveloped in Armament Haki, while Tokikake's fists were like iron, similarly encased in Haki.

With both of them rushing at full speed, Marco remained unfazed, steadfast in his confidence that he could dispatch them both!

Tenten!

As the two approached, they leaped into the air, launching their coordinated assault on Marco!

"It's useless!"

Marco extended his limbs, arching his hands into claw-like forms. He suddenly reached out and seized both attackers mid-strike!

In the blink of an eye, both Tokikake and Momonga, despite their surprise, swiftly drew sets of handcuffs from their sides, and with two clicks, they succeeded in handcuffing Marco!

"Success!"

Even while caught, the duo shared an exhilarated moment of triumph!

The sailors on the warship cheered as they witnessed the handcuffing of Marco!

"Handcuffing Marco!"

"That's sea stone handcuffs!"

"Anyone with Devil Fruit abilities will be rendered powerless and become weak as a child!"

Cheers erupted among the sailors, celebrating as they recognized that with Momonga's assistance, they would finally achieve victory!

They knew that any Devil Fruit user, regardless of their type—Natural, Paramecia, or Zoan—would lose their strength and be left vulnerable if handcuffed with sea stone.

At this moment, Tokikake and Momonga had managed to outmaneuver Marco, putting themselves in a position to claim victory!

"Damn it! The Navy is so despicable! Not only do they fight in numbers, but they resort to sneaky tactics!"

The pirates who watched were filled with resentment.

"If you can't win a fight, you use underhanded tricks! How shameless!"

Many pirates expressed their frustration, openly scornful of the Navy's tactics.

"Is this the end?"

"I didn't expect… the outcome to turn out like this. It's all been such a rollercoaster ride!"

Some pirates sighed, reflecting on the twists and turns of the battle from start to now. Every development had surpassed their expectations!

However,

This time, it was certain that Marco could not change the outcome!

As those with abilities were restrained by the Haki-steel handcuffs, it was a curse for Devil Fruit users, and no one was exempt from this fate!

Could it be over?

The corners of Marco's mouth twisted into a slight smile as he regarded the two who had cuffed him, his gaze calm and collected, "sea stone handcuffs?"

"Hmm?!?"

Both Tokikake and Momonga felt an overwhelming sense of unease wash over them in that instant. It was as if an ominous cloud had settled over them, sending a shiver down their spines!

"Not true!"

At that moment, the realization struck them both: something was horribly wrong. A wave of fear surged through their hearts!

"You… how can it be…"

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