Chapter 19: The End
"...…"
A group of onlookers stood there in stunned silence.
Astonishment and shock were etched on their faces.
Blackbeard, who had just been boasting about his invincibility, was sent flying with a single punch. The sudden turnaround left everyone momentarily speechless.
"Black… Blackbeard lost just like that?"
Ivankov theatrically covered their face, exclaiming.
From the start of the fight to this abrupt end, it had only taken a few minutes.
This was almost... too swift!
"So incredibly powerful!"
Luffy's fist clenched tightly.
It was the first time he had encountered such a formidable opponent in all his time at sea. It seemed like any adversary could be dealt with using just one or two punches.
"Whitebeard is absolutely terrifying when he's angered!"
Ryder chuckled, not overly surprised.
After all, he was a contemporary of Whitebeard during his prime, so he knew just how formidable Whitebeard could be.
"Hey~"
"That idiot Blackbeard forgot something. Besides his Shock Fruit ability, Old Whitebeard is also a master of Haki!"
Crocodile sneered.
"Saqi and Ace's revenge is finally being avenged today!"
Joz laughed, feeling a surge of pent-up anger dissipate in this moment.
"Yes!"
Bista nodded, his admiration for Whitebeard growing even stronger as he gazed at him.
"Captain!"
Blackbeard's crew finally snapped out of their daze.
Anxious expressions appeared on their faces as they looked at their captain, who had been sent flying. Their fates were intertwined with Blackbeard's—if he fell, they would suffer the same fate.
"Attack!"
Rafit shouted, ready to rush in.
However, Joz, Bista, and Jinbei blocked their path.
"That's the Old Man's battle. You won't be interfering!" Bista drew his longsword, his eyes filled with a chilling determination.
These Blackbeard crew members were, in fact, the primary instigators of this conflict. There was no room for mercy when it came to their enemies.
"Papa Whitebeard has done the Fish-Man race a great favor, and Papa's enemies are our enemies!" Jinbei declared firmly, taking up a karate stance.
"Damn it!"
Rafit and the others' faces turned pale. They knew they couldn't assist their captain in this situation.
Not only were they unable to help, but they were also at risk of being defeated because the trio blocking their way included the former Warlord of the Sea, Jinbei, and the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Not only were these three not weaker than them, but they might even be stronger!
"Attack!"
Bista commanded.
He crossed his longswords and swung his arms forcefully.
Stabbed~
The sound of clashing steel echoed through the air. The sharp blade flashed like lightning, and the cold intent to kill passed over the Blackbeard crew, sending shivers down several spines.
"Murloc Karate!"
Jinbei immediately joined the fray, delivering a powerful palm strike.
"The scoundrels who led to Ace's capture won't get away with it so easily!"
Joz roared, his diamond-infused arms glowing as he crushed the ground beneath him, propelling himself forward.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The battle between the crews raged on, and the power unleashed was shattering the ground into pieces. Despite being pummeled by Whitebeard earlier, Blackbeard managed to rise, blood staining his face. He clutched his head, teetering as if he could collapse any moment.
"Hey," Crocodile sneered, "You can stand up so quickly after taking that kind of hit, just like that Straw Hat boy."
"It's a bit of strength," Ryder smiled.
If it were anyone else, they would have likely fainted from Whitebeard's blow, similar to what happened to Magellan earlier. However, Blackbeard not only stood up but also displayed resilience beyond Magellan's.
"How about standing up?" Bullet scoffed, "The weak are weak after all. Even if they manage to get up, they'll only meet their demise later. They won't escape the fate of death."
In Bullet's eyes, there was no real difference between dying sooner or later. Without the ability to contend with Whitebeard, Blackbeard's resistance seemed futile.
As others discussed, Blackbeard fully regained consciousness. But before he could make a move, a towering figure appeared before him. When he looked up, all he saw were piercing eyes.
"Old...Pops..."
Fear flickered in Blackbeard's eyes. The previous punch had fully awakened him, making him realize that even with the Dark Fruit ability, he wasn't a match for Whitebeard.
"Teach!!!" Whitebeard's voice was low, and his massive frame cast a shadow over Blackbeard in the sunlight. It made Blackbeard look like a wounded cub—fragile and powerless.
"Old...Papa... forgive me..."
Blackbeard's smile was more grotesque than genuine tears, as he pleaded with Whitebeard, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have killed Thatch, let alone act against Ace. Please, give me a chance to make amends!"
He was genuinely terrified. The fear of Whitebeard taking his life gripped him. He feared that his ambitions and dreams would be crushed before they could ever be realized.
Faced with the impending doom, he struggled and hoped to prolong his life through begging for mercy.
But it was in vain. Whitebeard didn't spare him another glance. Instead, he grabbed Blackbeard's arm forcefully, his tone unwavering and resolute.
"I don't have a son who harms my comrades!!!"
Snap! Blackbeard was lifted.
With a powerful thrust of Whitebeard's arm, Blackbeard was thrown out. Simultaneously, Whitebeard's right hand trembled, and his massive knife was drawn with a fierce sound, slashing toward the falling Blackbeard.
Stabbed~
Blood sprayed like raindrops, creating a gory scene. A massive gash appeared in front of Blackbeard as he screamed and crashed to the ground, clutching his chest in agony.
Whitebeard paid no heed to the wails and advanced step by step. When he reached Blackbeard's side, the hilt of his enormous knife struck Blackbeard's palm forcefully. Simultaneously, he raised his fist, forming a ball of light that descended with devastating force.
"It's over... Teach!"
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