Chapter 177: Diamond Meteor Hammer
Looking at the shriveled Atmosphere, who was screaming in pain, Thatch, holding his twin blades, was momentarily at a loss. In truth, Thatch, the Captain of the Chef Division, didn't have outstanding combat power. Diamond Jozu's 3rd Division and Vista's 5th Division were the Whitebeard Pirates' main combat divisions.
Thatch's own strength was only enough to fight the Decalvan Brothers to a draw, and he even struggled to defeat them, almost getting overturned. It was only when Ace came to help that they defeated the Decalvan Brothers and subjugated this elite pirate crew from the New World. The Decalvan Brothers had held back Vice Admiral Dalmatian for a period during the Summit War, so their strength was decent. Therefore, Thatch, as the Captain of the 4th Division, probably had the strength of an ordinary Vice Admiral, and a rather mediocre one at that. No wonder he was easily ambushed and killed by Teach with a single strike, without even a cry of pain.
Ace, at this moment, was also thrown into confusion by Kael's words, "Capture Luffy or capture Dadan's family," and could only grit his teeth, glaring fixedly at Kael. Kael actually used his family to threaten him. Ace had never encountered such a despicable method of threat and had no experience dealing with it at the moment. In the past, he would simply push through his enemies. But facing Kael, the Goa Emperor, the ruler of Foosha Village, Ace could only glare furiously at the unconcerned Kael. Especially with Atmosphere lying at Kael's feet, it filled Ace with apprehension. He was afraid that his attack would be diverted onto Atmosphere.
"That's right, just quietly enjoy someone else's battle."
Kael ignored Ace and Thatch's angry gazes, held the Seven Star Dragon Emperor Sword, pierced one of Atmosphere's palms with a single strike, then sat directly on Atmosphere's back and crossed his legs. The weak Atmosphere's eyes flickered red, and his screams quickly subsided. The massive Atmosphere, even partially shriveled, was still enormous in size, perfectly suitable as a chair.
"Bastard, get off Atmosphere's back!"
Ace and Thatch's rage overflowed to the heavens when they saw Kael humiliating Atmosphere like this.
"Don't move, or he will die."
Dozens of blood shadow bats flew out from Kael's Vampire Armor, rushing in front of the 2, blocking these 2 impulsive fellows.
"Let Atmosphere go."
Ace and Thatch shouted, as the blood shadow bats they dispersed and slashed through recovered again and again. Only upon hearing Kael's threat did they honestly stop in place.
"Can't you be a bit smarter? If I were going to let him go, would I need you to tell me?" "Quietly observe the battle for me."
Kael's Conqueror's Haki erupted, crushing towards the 2.
"You!!!"
Ace and Thatch resisted Kael's Conqueror's Haki, their foreheads covered in cold sweat. Meanwhile, on the battlefield, Aramaki's wild laughter echoed through the sky, and the immensely strong Diamond Jozu still couldn't block the ground full of tough vines. His sturdy arms tore through one vine after another, but his short legs were caught by vines in a moment of carelessness. Diamond Jozu was immediately lifted into the air by Aramaki's vines and swung around wildly.
At this moment, Diamond Jozu had become a diamond meteor hammer in Aramaki's hand, being mercilessly smashed around. The coastline was smashed with giant craters by Aramaki's 'Jozu-version' diamond meteor hammer. Diamond Jozu roared in the air, his arms still frantically tearing at the vines on his body and legs.
"Invincible defense, huh!"
Aramaki, having fun, swung Diamond Jozu, smashing him towards the Whitebeard Fleet, each smash destroying a pirate ship. The affiliated Captain, Octopus Karma, tried to save his pirate ship and also wanted to cut Aramaki's vines to rescue Jozu. As a result, he was directly smashed by the 'Jozu-version' diamond meteor hammer, spitting blood, and his entire pirate ship was utterly destroyed. Aramaki seemed not to have had enough fun and continued to swing the diamond meteor hammer towards the next pirate ship.
In fact, if he were to smash Diamond Jozu into the sea at this moment, he might be able to kill this diamond man, whom even vines couldn't pierce. But he insisted on continuing to play. Soon, the second pirate ship was also smashed by Aramaki.
"How is this possible! Captain Jozu!!" "Fight back quickly!"
The members of the Whitebeard Pirates and the affiliated pirate crew henchmen couldn't believe that Diamond Jozu, one of the 3 Division Commanders, was being toyed with by Piercing Marquis Aramaki like this. It was as if he had no power to resist at all. The immensely strong and incomparably defensive Diamond Jozu seemed to be completely countered by Piercing Marquis's vines.
"Damn it! Let me go!!"
Diamond Jozu roared in anger; his indestructible diamond body had now become Aramaki's toy and weapon. This made Jozu feel immense humiliation.
"Little diamond, easy to handle!"
Aramaki laughed wildly; what 3 Division Commanders, they seemed to be nothing special. He was actually so strong! He was indeed the man with 'Duke's potential' as spoken by His Majesty.
"From today on, please call me Duke!" "I am the Piercing Grand Duke of the Goa Empire!"
Aramaki became more and more excited as he swung, setting his sights on a White Whale battleship.
"Lightning Slash!!"
Just then, a figure quickly rushed over, slashing at the vines binding Diamond Jozu, severing more than half of them, almost causing Jozu to break free. However, these vines recovered at an incredible speed, and Diamond Jozu could only continue to be a diamond meteor hammer.
"Low bounty trash! Get lost, Grand Duke!"
Aramaki swung out a thick, dark spike, stabbing at this attacking man. The elite affiliated Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, Lightning Lord Makugai, desperately blocked Aramaki's fierce attack. But in the next moment, he was knocked flying, spitting large mouthfuls of blood as he flew back. He created a huge splash on the sea surface. This elite Captain, who could hold back Vice Admiral Doberman for a period during the Summit War, was actually defeated by Aramaki in one move.
"Makugai!!"
Wandering Knight Doma quickly jumped into the sea with his monkey, rescuing the heavily injured Makugai.
"Damn it! What kind of monsters are these!!"
Wandering Knight Doma dragged Lightning Lord Makugai ashore, muttering curses. The strength of the Emperor and 3 Marquises was actually so terrifying!! He and Makugai believed they could fight Marine Vice Admirals to a standstill. As a result, Makugai was actually defeated by Piercing Marquis Aramaki in one move. How strong exactly was this Piercing Marquis!
This Wandering Knight Doma, during the Summit War, could also hold back the elite Vice Admiral Momonga for a period, his strength was already very formidable. Now he truly didn't dare to interfere with Aramaki and Jozu's battle. He dared even less to go to Issho and Vista's side. That blind man's gravity domain made the agile Wandering Knight Doma decisively give up on such a naturally countering enemy.
"It's over, we've completely disgraced Pops this time."
Lightning Lord Makugai clutched his chest, coughing painfully a few times. Blood again overflowed from his mouth and nose, having suffered severe internal injuries. But at this moment, he was still thinking about the Whitebeard Pirates' reputation, not his own injuries. This time, trying to stand out only to be beaten, was truly careless. Who would have thought that the Emperor and 3 Marquises, who had been rampant in the Four Seas and Grand Line Paradise, were actually so formidable. This terrifying strength could still run rampant in the New World.
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