Chapitre 36: The Arrival of the Blackbeard Pirates
The Thousand Sunny sailed through the now calm waters, the crew slowly recovering from the intense battles with the Marines. The air was heavy with exhaustion, but the sense of temporary victory gave them a brief moment of peace. Luffy stood at the helm, his gaze fixed on the horizon, knowing full well that this was just the beginning.
"How much further until we're clear of Marine territory?" Luffy asked, his voice steady despite the exhaustion creeping into his body.
Nami, who had been at the helm for hours, glanced at her Log Pose. "We should be out of immediate danger soon, but we're not clear yet. They could still send reinforcements after us."
Luffy nodded, though his usual carefree smile was nowhere to be found. The weight of the recent battles with Kizaru and Ryokugyu had left the entire crew on edge. Ace and Sabo, standing nearby, shared a similar look of resolve.
"We can't let our guard down," Ace said, his arms crossed. "The Marines might back off, but there are other predators out here."
As if on cue, a deep, eerie laugh echoed across the ocean, sending a chill through the crew. It was a sound that Luffy, Ace, and Sabo knew all too well. The ominous presence in the distance grew stronger, and a massive shadow began to emerge from behind a cluster of fog-covered islands.
"Zehahaha! I've been waiting for this moment, Straw Hat!"
Luffy's eyes narrowed as he recognized the voice immediately. "Blackbeard!" he growled, his fists clenching.
Emerging from the fog on a massive, heavily armored ship was Blackbeard himself, his hulking figure looming over the deck as his wicked grin spread wide. The Blackbeard Pirates were assembled behind him, their cruel eyes gleaming as they looked down at the exhausted crew of the Thousand Sunny.
"Luffy... Ace... Sabo..." Blackbeard's voice carried across the water, full of arrogance. "You've had quite the run, haven't you? Zehahaha! Taking down Akainu and making fools of the Marines... But now, it's time for you to fall."
Luffy's heart pounded in his chest as he stared at Blackbeard. The memories of their last encounter flashed in his mind—the betrayal of Ace, the death and chaos caused by this man, and the war that had nearly destroyed them all.
"You're not going to win this, Blackbeard," Luffy said, his voice steady, but the intensity in his eyes unmistakable.
Ace, flames flickering around his body, stepped forward, his jaw clenched. "You're not getting away this time, Teach. I owe you for everything you've done."
Blackbeard laughed again, louder this time, as he spread his arms wide. "Zehahaha! You think you can beat me now, Ace? You couldn't do it before, and now I've got even more power! The New World is mine for the taking, and you three brothers are in my way."
Sabo, his hand tightening into a Dragon Claw, joined his brothers, his eyes fixed on Blackbeard. "We're not backing down. We'll take you down here and now."
Blackbeard's grin twisted into something darker. "You've got guts, I'll give you that. But I've got the power of the Yami Yami no Mi and the Gura Gura no Mi, and now that the Marines are licking their wounds, there's no one left to stop me from ruling this sea!"
The rest of the Blackbeard Pirates prepared for battle, their menacing figures visible even from the distance. Shiryu, now wielding the invisible power of the Suke Suke no Mi, stood silently at Blackbeard's side, his blade ready for the fight. Jesus Burgess, Van Augur, Laffitte, and the other members of Blackbeard's crew watched with anticipation, eager to tear the Straw Hat Pirates apart.
Luffy glanced back at his crew. They were exhausted, still recovering from the battles with the Marines, but there was no hesitation in their eyes. They would stand and fight, no matter the odds.
"Everyone, get ready," Luffy called out. "We're not running. We're taking them down!"
Zoro unsheathed his swords, the steel gleaming in the light. "Another fight, huh? Fine. I've got some unfinished business with that invisible swordsman."
Sanji, flames igniting around his leg, cracked his neck. "These guys don't know when to quit. Let's finish them off for good."
Usopp's hands trembled as he loaded his slingshot, but his resolve was clear. "I'm not letting them take us down, no matter what!"
The battle lines were drawn. As Blackbeard's ship closed in on the Thousand Sunny, Ace turned to Luffy and Sabo, his flames burning hotter than ever. "Luffy, you focus on Blackbeard. I'll keep him busy while you finish him off."
Luffy's eyes burned with determination. "No. We're doing this together. We're not letting him win this time."
With a nod, the brothers prepared for the fight of their lives. Blackbeard, sensing the intensity building between them, let out one final laugh before the chaos began.
"Zehahaha! Come at me, then! Show me what you've got, Straw Hat!"
As the two ships collided, the battle erupted into a whirlwind of flames, haki, and raw power. Ace launched himself at Blackbeard, his Hiken crashing into the dark vortex of Blackbeard's Yami Yami no Mi, the two powers colliding in a devastating explosion. The sea beneath them roared with fury as their attacks tore through the water.
Luffy, in Gear 4, flew through the air, his fists expanding as he aimed for Blackbeard. "Gomu Gomu no King Kong Gun!" he shouted, unleashing a massive punch that slammed into Blackbeard's barrier of darkness.
Sabo, using his Dragon Claw, struck from the side, his haki-infused attack slicing through the air as he aimed for Blackbeard's flank. "You're going down today, Blackbeard!"
But Blackbeard, with the combined powers of darkness and the quakes from the Gura Gura no Mi, countered their attacks with brute force. The sheer weight of his power pushed back against the brothers, but they didn't falter.
On the deck of the Thousand Sunny, the rest of the Straw Hats engaged in their own battles. Zoro clashed with Shiryu, their blades moving too fast for the eye to follow. "This time, you won't escape, invisible or not," Zoro muttered, his eyes flashing with determination.
Sanji spun through the air, his flaming kicks crashing into Jesus Burgess, who roared in fury as he tried to keep up. "I'm going to crush you, Black Leg!" Burgess bellowed, but Sanji's agility and speed kept him one step ahead.
Usopp, perched at the crow's nest, took aim at Van Augur, the two snipers locked in a deadly game of precision and patience. "I won't let you beat me! I'm the best sniper here!" Usopp shouted, his heart pounding in his chest as he fired off explosive shots toward Augur's position.
The battle raged on, each side pushing the other to the brink. Luffy, Ace, and Sabo, fighting side by side, unleashed everything they had on Blackbeard, refusing to let him gain the upper hand.
But Blackbeard's laughter echoed through the chaos, his dark power swallowing everything in its path. "You can't beat me! This world belongs to me, Straw Hat!"
Luffy's fists crackled with Conqueror's Haki as he prepared for one final assault. "This world doesn't belong to you, Blackbeard. It's ours to protect!"
With one last surge of energy, Luffy, Ace, and Sabo launched their combined attack, their flames, haki, and willpower crashing into Blackbeard's darkness.
The sea roared beneath them, and the sky above trembled as their powers collided. The fate of the New World hung in the balance as the brothers fought to bring down one of their greatest enemies.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
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-- Power
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