This isn't a guess. It's a power he gained after his Observation Haki reached its peak.
His Observation Haki was already very strong, but after merging with the Shikon Jewel fragments, it became even stronger.
Even though eating monster cells had somewhat suppressed his Observation Haki in his monster state, he's pretty much mastered it after training for so long.
In his current state, his Observation Haki can even directly enter other people's bodies and feed back their weaknesses to him. That's why every strike from Roger attacks the weakest point of his enemies' power.
He calls this Observation Haki 'Weakness Perception'. Besides detecting an opponent's weaknesses, this ability can also analyze their moves...
So, the feeling he had wasn't just a guess. It was really the effect of Aatrox's power!
The darkness Aatrox releases plants itself in people's hearts. This darkness won't disappear. Even if some ability removes it, it will slowly reappear!
Right now, his Observation Haki can tell that Rayleigh and the others are almost at their limit of being corrupted.
"Retreat!"
Roger roared, "Get out of here! The power released by Aatrox can turn people into demons!"
!
Everyone's eyes widened in shock. They never expected Aatrox to have this kind of power.
The power of the Void can corrupt even a god-warrior like Aatrox, so what about them?
Aatrox laughed loudly, but his laughter was filled with anger, as if he wanted to burn the whole world.
"All life will end!"
Even though his body has rotted a lot, his fighting will hasn't weakened at all. He looked at the others' fearful faces and said loudly,
"I once had another name. I used to be like you, becoming light to resist the darkness. I have seen the light of thousands of suns. But now I have a new name..."
"The Darkin!"
Boom!
The gale caused by his greatsword surpassed even the storm created by Dragon. The reversed storm blasted Dragon into the distance. People were too afraid of turning into demons to fight Aatrox with all their strength.
He wanted to slash at Rayleigh again, but Roger rushed over and stopped him.
"I don't know who you used to be, or what you've been through, but... that's not a reason to vent your anger on this world!"
Roger gritted his teeth and roared, "Now, go back to where you belong!"
"Of course, I will." Aatrox stared at the human who was fighting him, mocking him with endless malice. "After this world is quiet, I will return to where I should be, which is oblivion."
Roger was blasted to the ground by Aatrox's sword, but he stood up again instantly, stalling Aatrox.
Whitebeard used Murakumogiri to unleash the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit. He was the person least affected by Aatrox's evil darkness because he had a Shikon Jewel fragment in his body. The power of that fragment kept his mind clear.
Roger was able to stay clear-headed because he had several Shikon Jewel fragments in his body.
The huge vibration slammed into Aatrox, and combined with Roger's strike, knocked him back a step.
Whitebeard and Roger took the opportunity to catch their breath. They were breathing heavily, close to exhausting their strength in this high-intensity battle.
The others were the same. The longer they stayed near Aatrox, the more corrupted they became.
So…
What to do?!
They initially thought they could deal with Aatrox with the power of so many people, but they would probably have many people turned into demons by then!
However, at that moment, Aatrox's chest suddenly exploded as he launched another attack, and a large amount of blood splattered out.
"…"
Aatrox didn't seem to know what this was at first, then he spoke through gritted teeth, "You, Control!"
What's going on?
Roger and Whitebeard watched this scene. Although they didn't know what happened, anyone could see that this was the best time to deal with Aatrox!
......
Meanwhile, in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.
The Five Elders were still in their 'retirement home', the Room of Authority in Pangaea Castle. In front of them were two images.
One was the battle in Alabasta. Since they knew that was where the final battle would be, they naturally had to pay close attention.
The other was the royal palace square in Alabasta, where the Alabasta royal family and some guards were gathered.
"What is she doing?"
They were talking about the woman in the center of the image.
The woman had her hands behind her back. At this moment, she turned her head and faced their camera. It was none other than Makima!
That's right, it was The Black Order's Fleet Admiral! She was supposed to go to Yuba, but now she was in the royal capital of Alubarna?!
Right now, the battle in Yuba was reaching its most intense stage. Many of them were exhausted, and defeat seemed inevitable. But the other main force against Aatrox was actually safely in Alubarna, making some kind of arrangements.
Makima acted as if she didn't know the Five Elders were watching.
On either side of her were a large number of kneeling prisoners with their eyes covered.
They were all heinous criminals who had been sentenced to death.
"The time is almost right."
Makima said softly as she walked in front of the prisoners.
"Please, repeat a name after me."
Around her was the King of Alabasta. He was also confused by this woman, but she said that doing this would help deal with Aatrox, so he could only listen to her for now.
The prisoners were all extremely fierce to begin with, but at this moment, they were as innocent as children, as if they were afraid of some monster.
Makima stretched out her hands, made a strange gesture, and softly spoke a name, a name that made everyone afraid.
"Aatrox..."
After she spoke, the two rows of prisoners couldn't help but say "Aatrox."
In the next moment, something unbelievable happened...
In the disbelieving eyes of the King of Alabasta, the Five Elders, and the surrounding guards, all the prisoners fell down at this moment!
The Five Elders were even more shocked because at that moment, on the battlefield of Yuba, a huge blood flower suddenly burst from Aatrox's chest!
"This is..."
The Five Elders were horrified and had a hint of fear.
"What power?!"
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