Capítulo 245: Chapter 244
"Damn it! Don't be so full of yourself, Old man! Even if you've healed your injuries, you're no threat to me!!"
Blackbeard's shock quickly shifted into a feral grin, his face twisted with confidence.
With the power of the mythical Zoan Chimera coursing through him, Blackbeard's body had become incredibly resilient, his physical prowess terrifying. Even against Whitebeard in his prime, he now felt he had the strength and courage to stand toe-to-toe.
"Shockwave!!——————"
Whitebeard's left fist swung into the air, faint white light pulsing from it. The power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit radiated outward, causing the very fabric of space to crack apart!
The atmosphere itself fractured with countless fissures, spreading like a spider web across the sky.
Even at a distance, the sight was enough to send shivers down anyone's spine.
For a brief moment, Blackbeard was frozen, stunned by the sheer destructive force of Whitebeard's attack. Panic flickered across his face.
But his fear was short-lived. His expression hardened, and he shouted coldly, "Dark Vortex!!——————"
Dark matter surged from his fist, pouring out like an enraged swarm of wasps. The buzzing black energy coiled into a vortex, spinning rapidly like the blades of a giant fan.
As Whitebeard's tremor energy collided with the dark vortex, it was immediately devoured—dissolving like ice cream in boiling water.
"Zehahahaha!!! In front of my Dark-Dark Fruit, all Devil Fruit powers are useless!!!" Blackbeard crowed with triumph, seeing the effectiveness of his counterattack. He extended his other hand, releasing a powerful suction force, aiming to drag Whitebeard closer.
The Dark-Dark Fruit's suction was a natural enemy to Devil Fruit users, its gravitational pull nearly irresistible.
Whitebeard's massive frame was yanked toward Blackbeard, his body momentarily out of control.
For most, such a sudden shift would incite panic. But Whitebeard was no ordinary man. As the strongest pirate in the world, his battlefield instincts were unparalleled.
"Teach! I've told you before... your biggest weakness is your arrogance!!!"
Even as he was drawn into Blackbeard's dark power, Whitebeard did not falter. Instead, he grinned, his grip tightening around the hilt of Murakumogiri. With a swift motion, he swung the massive blade directly into the vortex.
"What!?"
Blackbeard's eyes widened in shock.
There was no time to dodge. The blade sliced through the air, biting deep into Blackbeard's neck, right between his lion and sheep heads.
Blood sprayed from the wound!
Yet, the power of the Zoan Mythical Beast revealed its resilience.
Even though it had not yet fully awakened, Chimera's body boasted exceptional defensive and regenerative abilities. Had Blackbeard been in his normal state, Whitebeard's blow might have decapitated him entirely.
But now, with Chimera's toughness, the blade only cut halfway through, stopping short of a lethal blow.
"Ah!!------"
Despite the injury, Blackbeard screamed in terror and quickly leaped backward, retreating in a panic. His hand flew to his neck, touching the wound. To his relief, his head was still attached. "You've still got it, Old man!" he gasped.
"Gurarara!!! Teach, my injuries are fully healed now. Don't make the mistake of treating me like the frail old man you once knew."
Whitebeard smiled coldly as he advanced, his massive frame moving toward Blackbeard with purpose.
"Zehahaha!!! Old man, I was only being polite! Even if you're healed, so what? Haven't you noticed? Even at your full strength, you could barely cut me."
As he spoke, Blackbeard watched with satisfaction as the wound on his neck slowly knitted itself back together. Though not as fast as Marco's regenerative flames, the healing was visible.
At this rate, it wouldn't be long before Blackbeard's injuries were completely gone.
"Shock Fist!!——————"
Uninterested in Blackbeard's boasts, Whitebeard lunged forward and swung his fist, aiming to finish the fight.
"Dark Vortex!!——————"
Once again, Blackbeard countered with his dark energy, nullifying the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit. As Whitebeard brought down his blade once more, Blackbeard intercepted it, blocking the strike with his Tekko-Kagi.
Bang!
A deafening crash echoed between sea and sky as their powers clashed, sending shockwaves through the air. The pitch-black ripples of darkness exploded upward, tearing through the heavens.
"No way... This scene is just like when Dad fought Red Hair..." one of the Whitebeard Pirates muttered in awe.
"Yeah... this reminds me of the time Dad fought Roger long ago..."
"The sky's splitting again...!"
"Is this what a real battle between monsters looks like?"
"It seems... if your blade doesn't shatter the sky, you can't call yourself strong," someone else added, looking up at the sky.
Above, the clouds twisted and churned violently. The once tranquil sky had been split open, revealing an otherworldly rift where chaotic energy and turbulent space-time rippled wildly.
It was terrifying.
"Teach... your strength has improved," Whitebeard sneered, acknowledging his opponent's growth.
Blackbeard grinned back. "Old man, I'm no slouch! With the power of the Chimera-zoan, my body's strength has multiplied a hundredfold! I can unleash the full extent of my physical skills now!"
"A hundredfold, you say?"
Whitebeard's lips curled in derision. "You're not even trying to make your lies sound believable, are you?"
Multiplying several times over was possible, but a hundredfold? Whitebeard scoffed. If you were truly that strong, I wouldn't have lasted a second against you.
"Zehahaha!!!" Blackbeard laughed off the insult. "Doesn't matter what you think. My strength is now on par with yours, Old man! I'll wear you down and watch you collapse from exhaustion!"
Even if he couldn't defeat Whitebeard in one blow, Blackbeard had no intention of letting up. To him, it was only a matter of time. Whitebeard's age and reliance on immense power would drain him.
Blackbeard wasted no time, launching a flurry of attacks with his broken blade while continuing to negate Whitebeard's powers with his dark abilities.
Despite Whitebeard's strength, Blackbeard's relentless assault, combined with the nullifying properties of his Dark-Dark Fruit, forced Whitebeard to fight on the defensive.
"Teach!" Whitebeard's voice rumbled, cold with fury. "Do you really think you can kill me?"
"Zehahaha!!! You, the strongest man alive, with the most destructive Paramecia Fruit... Now I have both a Logia and a Zoan. The only thing missing is a Paramecia! And your Tremor-Tremor Fruit is the perfect match!" Blackbeard howled with laughter.
What...? Whitebeard's eyes narrowed. "Are you delusional? Even if I die, the chances of you getting my Devil Fruit are slim!"
Everyone knew the truth. When a Devil Fruit user dies, their fruit is reborn somewhere in the ocean. While there was a small chance it might attach to nearby fruit, claiming it immediately was nearly impossible.
Blackbeard's laughter grew even louder. "Dad, you don't need to worry about that. My Dark-Dark Fruit guarantees a 100% success rate for stealing Devil Fruit abilities!"
Whitebeard's face momentarily shifted with surprise.
So, the Dark-Dark Fruit really has that power? No wonder Teach was willing to kill Thatch and betray us... It all made sense now. This fruit could drive anyone to madness.
After all, on this sea...
Having a Devil Fruit already put you at the top of the world. The power to steal those abilities would make anyone unstoppable.
"Old man, stop fighting!!! You love us sons, don't you? Help me!!!"
Blackbeard's attacks grew fiercer, his claws glowing with the energy of the Dark-Dark Fruit as he relentlessly hammered at Whitebeard.
The dark energy made it nearly impossible for Whitebeard to counter properly.
Fight and retreat—over and over again.
Blackbeard was suppressing Whitebeard entirely.
Whitebeard sighed slightly. "Teach... your fruit is strong, I'll admit. But... your luck's run out."
"My luck's run out?" Blackbeard laughed mockingly. "I've got the Dark-Dark Fruit and the Mythical Zoan Chimera! You think I'm unlucky?"
Whitebeard smiled. "Yes. You're incredibly lucky to have both those fruits. But before you came to me... I met Logan."
"Logan? What are you talking about?" Blackbeard frowned, unfamiliar with the name.
"Gurarara..."
Whitebeard had no intention of explaining further. "If you're so intent on killing me, I'll grant your wish. I'll die first."
With that, Whitebeard stopped his assault and spread his arms wide.
He left his chest completely exposed to Blackbeard's attack.
Blackbeard's claw sank into Whitebeard's chest, blood spilling onto the ground.
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Capítulo 246: Chapter 245
"Dad!!————"
"Ah!!!"
"This is impossible!!!"
The entire battlefield froze in shock as everyone witnessed Whitebeard's chest pierced by Blackbeard's claws.
I... I pierced him...?
Even Blackbeard was stunned, unable to process the moment.
Despite his confidence and strength, Blackbeard's initial plan was to wear down Whitebeard, exhausting his power before seizing the Tremor-Tremor Fruit. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect Whitebeard to willingly fall into his attack, allowing himself to be struck down.
"No... no way... Old man, you..." Blackbeard muttered in disbelief, his voice shaking.
Instinctively, he yanked the claw from Whitebeard's chest, blood gushing out in torrents. The flow of crimson was unmistakable—Whitebeard was about to die.
Did the old man really just fulfill my wish? Blackbeard's thoughts raced, overwhelmed by an odd mix of triumph and confusion.
This... this legendary fatherly love...
For a brief moment, Blackbeard felt something strange stir in his chest—a twisted sense of pride, even gratitude.
But that feeling collapsed as soon as it formed.
Because Whitebeard, who was supposed to be on the brink of death, slowly raised his head once again.
A golden light suddenly emanated from Whitebeard's feet, rising up like a scanner from the soles to the top of his head.
The Power of Heracles Noble Phantasm the God Hand/Twelve Labours activated, one of its abilities is the onr Whitebeard count on.
Automatic Adaptation: Heracles gains resistance to any damage that kills him once, meaning the same attack cannot kill him twice.
In the blink of an eye, the light faded away... and with it, the wound on Whitebeard's chest had completely healed.
Mythical Zoan...!
The instant regenerative powers of an awakened mythical Zoan fruit—something Blackbeard himself had yet to fully master.
But Whitebeard… he clearly had it.
How could he possess such overwhelming self-healing ability?
Blackbeard felt his mind spiral in disbelief. How could something this absurd even happen!?
"Gurararara!!!! Teach, I'm sorry to disappoint you~~~" Whitebeard's voice rumbled like an oncoming storm.
He touched his chest, as if checking to see whether the injury was truly gone.
The death earlier had been no accident—it had been intentional. But Whitebeard hadn't done it because he was idle...
It was because Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit forced his hand.
He needed to test if death could counter the Dark-Dark Fruit's effects.
Normally, such a thing would be impossible, but for Whitebeard—now imbued with the powers of the Twelve Labors [God Hand]—it was more than plausible.
Whitebeard had completed the first three of the Twelve Labors, granting him the third level of power. Not only did this give him three chances at rebirth, but it also replenished his strength each time.
Additionally, no matter how powerful an opponent's attack, Whitebeard's "Resurrection" ability gave him a temporary boost in resistance against it. If he were to complete all twelve Labors, he would gain full immunity.
Even at the third level, the resistance boost was nothing to scoff at.
"Dad is fine!!!"
"Thank goodness, you scared us for a moment!!!"
"But... what kind of ability is that, Dad? I've never seen anything like it before~~~"
"Could it be a new ability that emerged after the Tremor-Tremor Fruit awakened?"
"That must be it!!!"
Seeing Whitebeard alive and well, the surrounding pirates sighed in relief.
"Old man... what just happened?" Blackbeard's voice trembled with uncertainty as a sinking feeling settled in his gut.
Whitebeard chuckled heartily. "Gurarara!!!... Teach, how about we test your old man strength again?"
Without wasting time, Whitebeard clenched his left fist, activating the Tremor-Tremor Fruit once more. A halo of white light appeared around his fist, crackling as it spread spider-web fractures through the surrounding space.
Boom!!
Whitebeard's fist slammed toward Blackbeard's face.
"Dark Vortex!!——————" Blackbeard shouted, summoning his black vortex to counter the attack.
The white light of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power collided with the dark vortex, but this time, something strange happened. The dark matter began to dissipate, but not as quickly as before.
Instead of completely vanishing, Whitebeard's quake powers merely weakened, leaving residual tremors in the air.
Boom!!
The remaining force from Whitebeard's punch surged into Blackbeard's arm, causing a powerful shockwave to ripple through his bones.
Bang!!
Blackbeard screamed as his arm went limp, the pain radiating through him like an earthquake.
"Ah!!————" His pale face twisted in agony as he staggered back.
Staring at Whitebeard in disbelief, Blackbeard shouted, "How... how is this possible!? Why wasn't the power of your Tremor-Tremor Fruit fully dissipated by my Dark Vortex!?"
"Gurarara!!! You think you can stall for time and recover? I'm not that stupid, Teach!" Whitebeard's voice boomed as he pressed forward once again.
Boom!!—
Whitebeard's shock-infused fist crashed toward Blackbeard again.
"Dark Vortex!!——————" Blackbeard frantically summoned his vortex again, but the same phenomenon occurred. Only part of Whitebeard's power was negated, while the remaining force exploded against Blackbeard's body.
"Ah!!"
Blackbeard coughed up blood, his body trembling from the internal damage.
Before he could recover, Whitebeard was already upon him, the sound of Murakumogiri slicing through the air like death's whisper.
Pfft!!
The massive blade carved into Blackbeard's chest, leaving a deep, bloody gash.
And then, Whitebeard's fist struck again.
By now, Blackbeard was in complete disarray, too slow to mount any defense. The tremor-powered punch hit him hard, and the quake's energy coursed through his body, exploding from the inside.
Puff!!—
Blackbeard spat out more blood, his insides feeling as though they were being torn apart.
Though Chimera's self-healing abilities were formidable, even the strongest Devil Fruit was bound by the limits of its user's physical strength.
The brutal beating from Whitebeard was draining Blackbeard's stamina rapidly, and with his physical strength dwindling, the Chimera's healing could no longer keep pace.
As his body weakened, so too did the fruit's regenerative effects, trapping Blackbeard in a vicious cycle of exhaustion.
Whitebeard showed no mercy. Murakumogiri and the Tremor-Tremor Fruit worked in perfect harmony, delivering relentless attacks that shattered Blackbeard's defenses.
Under the unyielding barrage, Blackbeard's human-beast form broke down, reverting to his regular human form.
And with that, his self-healing powers disappeared entirely.
Puff!!
Mouthfuls of blood poured from Blackbeard's lips, his eyes unfocused, his strength barely holding him up. With whatever consciousness he had left, he screamed out, desperation filling his voice:
"Dad! Dad... You don't really want to kill me... Please!"
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