"Captain, what nonsense are you talking with this kid? How can we let the prey that has already been chosen run away? Let me deal with this brat who is in the way!" Fighting champion Burgess yelled with disdain.
Before Blackbeard could nod in agreement, his strong body jumped up high, and his huge fist hit Adrian's head fiercely. In the original book, Burgess was able to suppress Shiryu and others, and became the captain of the No. 1 ship of the Blackbeard Pirates First Division. And not just because he's Blackbeard's absolute confidant but because, he also possesses very powerful physical skills. A random elbow strike can penetrate buildings, causing great shock and damage. His strength is very impressive.
And his Armament Haki is just as good. So even if Adrian is the Demon fruit user of the Lightning Department, he didn't have the slightest bit of fear either.
Blackbeard didn't make a move to stop, because he also wanted to find out Adrian's bottom line. And they're ready to attack in groups if things don't go as planned. This has always been his usual routine and style.
For Blackbeard, reaching the goal is the most important thing. For that, he can give up all sacrifice and reputation.
It's just that Blackbeard and Burgess clearly misjudged Adrian's strength this time.
While the Burgess was still in mid-air, Adrian's figure was already standing above his head.
"God's punishment!"
A huge pillar of thunder pierced the sky and descended from the sky with a world-ending horror, directly obliterating the path of Burgess!
"Oops!"
The faces of Blackbeard and the others changed drastically, and their figures retreated quickly, fearing that they would be affected.
boom--
When the light as bright as day dissipated, Burgess's distressed figure gradually appeared. Although he'd used Armament Haki to resist part of the lightning power at the last moment. But the aftermath still severely damaged his internal organs, his whole body was scorched black, and he crawled on the ground with difficulty.
"It's just the aftermath that caused me to be injured so badly... Captain, be careful, this kid's strength is terrifying!"
Burgess' face had long since lost the contempt it had shown before. Adrian's blow almost killed him just now. The young man in front of him is obviously a ruthless character with extremely ruthless attack power. Looking at him, he'd earlier estimated that Adrian was less than twenty years old, subconsciously thinking that the other party was a rookie fledgling and didn't know anything about fight.
Who would have thought that Adrian's strength would be so strong, he can't help but regret about his reckless move almost got him killed.
"Has the fruit ability surpassed the strength of the Burgess armed color?"
The greedy look in Blackbeard's eyes became more intense. Although Armament Haki can defend against some Devil Fruit's abilities to a certain extent. But the premise is that the strength of Armament Haki must exceed the opponent attack.
Blackbeard was naturally aware of the level of Burgess's strength, so his fear of Adrian became a little more serious.
Forcibly suppressing the greed in his heart, he opened his arms and said loudly: "Xihahahaha, this little brother, are you interested in joining my pirate crew? If you agree, I will let Straw Hat Crew go right away!"
Capturing Luffy was just a whim of his own. If Adrian agrees to join, he can let Luffy go, and give the world government another pirate with a bounty of over 100 million. This will bring absolutely no change on Blackbeard's plans.
"You want me to join... do you deserve to be my captain?!"
If Adrian had wanted to become the Pirate King, he would have formed his own pirate group half a year ago, there was no need to wait until now. His dream was to be on top of the world. And Summit War is the best stage for him to show off.
"Blackbeard, I know you want to exchange Luffy's head for the position of Seven Warlords of the Sea, but I can tell you that his head has already been reserved by me. If you don't want to die here, you'd better change your target!"
"Xihahahaha, I can tell, you know a lot about me, little brother, I really want you to join my crew now!"
Blackbeard was not angry, but laughed even more frantically: "People's dream will never end. From now on, I am destined to be famous all over the world... Follow me, how about we complete the great dream that Roger said about and those old guys failed to do?"
To be honest, Adrian didn't hate Blackbeard but thinks that people like him are the ones who are truly qualified to become Pirate King. For a Dark Fruit that was uncertain whether it will appear or not, he was willing to bet his future on an unknown thing. And after more than 20 years of lurking, he can even attack his friends. His tenacity, cruelty, and greed are self-evident.
Luffy compared to him, it's like a big fool who has nothing but background. The Pirate World was originally a deformed existence. Roger, who caused world to enter in a turmoil, was extolled by the world, and Marine, who are to defend justice, became running dogs of the world nobles...
The dividing line between justice and evil has long been blurred. Only strength can determine the ultimate success or failure.
However, appreciation is appreciation. Even if Adrian's goal is not Pirate King, he was also definitely not going to be an ally or partner of Blackbeard. If it wasn't for the other party's great value, Adrian's was ready to talk to him at all.
"Blackbeard, put away your clumsy performance, the crew is just a valuable bargaining chip for you, you can throw it away at any time!"
A sly look flashed in Adrian's eyes, and he said with a smirk: "However, as compensation for giving up Luffy, I can provide you with another more suitable candidate, ensuring that the World Government will find it difficult to refuse your request!"
"Tell me!"
Blackbeard's complexion changed again, after all in the end it was still difficult to resist such a huge tempting suspense.