"Boom!"
Like thunderous explosions, the sound soared straight into the clouds.
Under the violent shockwaves, the entire port was engulfed.
Dust and debris filled the air, creating an overwhelming scene that seemed to cover the sky and block out the sun.
Watching this grand spectacle caused Blackbeard and Ace's expressions to subtly change, and they exchanged glances.
They had only exchanged brief blows just moments ago.
But that was just a fleeting glimpse.
Now, after this powerful attack, both sides truly realized the extent of their strength.
At least, in Ace's eyes, he clearly underestimated Blackbeard.
Especially considering the strange abilities of the Dark Dark Fruit.
Coupled with Blackbeard's treacherous and despicable mind, it was no wonder he might also face sneak attacks from others.
A single moment of carelessness could truly land him in Blackbeard's hands.
Right now, Kai's appearance undoubtedly gave him a moment of calm to think.
Perhaps, after severely damaging this suddenly intervening big bald head, a strategic retreat wouldn't be shameful!
"Thinking of this, Ace hurriedly snapped back to his senses and looked toward the center of the explosion."
He was eager to find out the outcome of that shameful joint attack with Blackbeard.
What would be the fate of that arrogant big bald head?
At this moment, everyone on the scene—including Blackbeard—shared this thought.
However, just as this idea flashed through their minds, the very first scene that appeared caused everyone's pupils to contract sharply.
They saw Kai, standing like a sculpture, tilting his head, staring with dead fish eyes as if pondering.
He casually struck his left palm with his right hand, revealing a look of sudden realization.
Everyone was stunned!
Completely unharmed!
Faced with the combined attack of two natural-type Devil Fruit users, all the surrounding buildings and rocks were destroyed—completely swept away by this overwhelming force.
And this big bald head, aside from his banana peel coat, which was slightly dusty, seemed to have suffered no damage at all.
No!
It should be said that this strange person, besides his dazzlingly large head, had almost nothing else—no injuries, no weaknesses.
This gave the illusion of an ironclad big head, attacked like flowing water.
"You guys said that the true way of fighting is to make it look more glamorous, add some complicated tricks, flashy special effects." Kai's dead fish eyes slowly lifted, and he said, "Actually, I can do that too."
"But haven't you noticed? Those flashy attacks, without any real effect, are even more embarrassing than simple, plain attacks."
His casual words echoed across the vast ruins, at this moment seeming to carry a hypnotic power that struck deep into their souls.
From the very beginning, they had never looked down on this unknown big head.
To be honest, Kai could indeed punch and kill a bounty of 190 million Beli's Dry Bull with a single blow.
But within their fixed mindset, Bounties are directly linked to strength.
Without bounty or fame, one's strength is worthless!
However, the appearance of this big head before them had completely overturned their understanding.
Embarrassing?
Looking at Kai, who appeared utterly unfazed, Blackbeard's cheek muscles twitched uncontrollably. His face darkened, and he snarled fiercely, "Captain Ace, it seems this time, we've all been underestimated."
"Let's not hold back anymore—use all our strength and take him down first."
"I'll go first!"
As soon as he finished, Blackbeard moved first.
Having seen Kai's strange abilities, he was clearly getting impatient.
In his view, the Dark Dark Fruit's powers were already bizarre enough.
But compared to this big head before him, it gave an indescribable feeling.
It was as if this huge head was full of flaws and weaknesses,
yet it somehow gave the illusion that there was no way to attack it effectively.
"Dark Hole: Dark Sky Curtain!"
Blackbeard roared repeatedly.
This time, he didn't hold back. The dark tide in his body suddenly exploded.
A wave as black as ink surged wildly.
Like a huge black curtain, it shot straight into the sky.
In an instant, it created a scene that seemed to block out the sun and cover the sky.
Under Blackbeard's control, it rapidly compressed and condensed into a black sun several dozen meters in diameter.
An inexplicable suction force enveloped the entire port ruins.
The broken buildings, rocks, and debris seemed to be pulled by an invisible hand, quickly sucked into the black hole.
Feeling this terrifying power, Hiyori and others outside the battle zone quickly retreated.
Watching Kai, still standing like a rock, his cloak being pulled and torn by the invisible force, like a wild horse running free, everyone's nerves tightened instantly.
From the moment they saw Blackbeard's move, they knew clearly: who was stronger, who was weaker!
Who would win—probably all depended on this move.
So, facing the massive black hole with a diameter of dozens of meters in the sky, Kai's expression was extremely important.
He pulled off his cloak from his head, his dead fish eyes slightly raised, and with a flick of his hand to his left palm, he showed a look of sudden enlightenment and said, "So, when I get serious, it really needs to be like this. I've taken note."
His slow tone, mixed with a casual, carefree feeling, faced the enormous black hole and the overwhelming attraction pulling down.
Compared to Kai's tone, this fierce and unmatched power, made it feel like punching cotton—powerful but impossible to vent.
"This is pure humiliation! This is absolute humiliation!"
Blackbeard's cheek muscles twitched almost to the point of cramping.
He had thought he was already someone to be looked down on.
Never expected that someone would outdo him in the realm of being humiliated.
If he had to declare the number one humiliation, this big head before him was undoubtedly the first.
Every move he made seemed to be deliberately provoking hatred!
Thinking of this, Blackbeard clenched his teeth, suppressing the urge to kill, and subconsciously looked at Ace: "Captain Ace, the opportunity isn't many."
"Our grudge can wait a little longer, but you've seen this guy's ability—he's a real threat."
"If this strike doesn't severely wound or kill him, our old grudge can't be resolved."
Faced with Blackbeard's repeated urging, Ace's face darkened. He felt the suction force covering his body, and Blackbeard's powerful display of strength.
This made him realize clearly: today's battle would be very difficult to maintain.
But, he also wanted to know just how strong this big head before him really was.
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