Chapter 6: Black Gun
Nicholas did not join Rocks and the others in their discussion. His gaze carefully scrutinized the Stage below.
For Nicholas, although the Rocks Pirates' selection method was bloody, it had to be said that the strength of those selected was definitely not a problem. This was also the reason why the Rocks Pirates dominated the Grand Line.
Therefore, Nicholas didn't mind taking the opportunity to recruit some subordinates before the Rocks Pirates disbanded.
As the battle on the Stage continued, some Small Fries had already been eliminated. The battlefield, which originally had thousands of people, now had only about a hundred people standing. Among these hundred, almost everyone was injured. After all, even Small Fries, if they didn't collapse in the face of Death, their counterattacks could be a bit troublesome.
"Is this all the strength you scum have?!"
In the center of the Arena, Kaido leaned on his Spiked Club with one hand, looking disdainfully at the Pirates still standing around. Even though his body was covered in Sword Wounds, Gunshot Wounds, Poison, and even Blood, no one dared to rashly step forward.
As for why they didn't dare to step forward, the reason lay in this guy's terrifying Body. The wounds that had appeared due to the battle were now recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye. Even the Bullet Hole on his head from a previous gunshot had already healed!
Speaking of recovery power, it was simply more exaggerated than a Zoan Devil Fruit User.
In the Arena, someone finally couldn't hold back any longer. Their body suddenly swelled, hair all over their body grew wildly, muscles constantly wriggled, and their body shape began to grow taller. With a roar, they transformed into a humanoid Lion.
Limbs were strong and sturdy, Claws, several centimeters long and like short daggers, constantly extended and retracted, a Tail swayed from their rear, and a rolling Beast Aura rushed towards them, stirring up the surrounding Dust, majestic and imposing!
"Is it a Zoan Devil Fruit User?"
Charlotte Linlin curiously watched the Beastman that appeared on the Stage.
"It should be the Zoan Cat-Cat Fruit, Garfield Form. Looks like the development is quite good."
Shiki exhaled a Smoke Ring and commented indifferently.
"Zoan types can increase various defenses, speed, attack power, and recovery power. I just don't know if it's a match for that Monster Kid. After all, some people's Talent is not at all inferior to some Fruits."
Captain John took another big gulp of wine and said drunkenly. Clearly, the Tool he favored was gone, and his mood was really not good.
As the Zoan Devil Fruit User on the Stage transformed like this, it immediately attracted a lot of attention.
You must know that Grand Line Secret Treasure Devil Fruits are priced but have no market. Even the worst ones can be auctioned for over 100 million Beli. Not everyone can afford to eat them. Some people may never even know what a Devil Fruit is in their entire life.
But it can be confirmed that as long as you eat a Devil Fruit, you can immediately possess Power beyond ordinary people.
This is an important Shortcut to obtain Power and change Fate. Counting the previous Zoan Fruit, Dachshund Form, there have already been two Devil Fruit Users appearing.
However, the Dachshund Form Devil Fruit User has already been torn in half by that Monster. I just don't know how strong this Garfield Form Ability User is.
"Kid, this granddaddy is going to tear you to pieces!"
The Garfield Form Beastman in the Arena looked down at Kaido condescendingly. One sharp Claw pointed at Kaido. That fierce and cruel face, like a crazy Beast, made people shudder.
Facing the opponent's provocation, Kaido was not afraid at all. On the contrary, he felt the muscles all over his body jumping with joy. Killing, fighting, and then becoming stronger – isn't this what he was pursuing?!
His choice was indeed right! Only in a Pirate crew like the Rocks Pirates could he meet many strong people and improve himself.
"I hope you can make my mood even more joyful."
After Kaido said this, a pair of bloodthirsty eyes stared fixedly at the opponent. That gaze was like a king of beasts seeing Prey.
"Hee hee hee hee, then I'll grant your wish. I will definitely make you die in pain! Yah!"
Accompanied by a piercing scream from the Garfield Form Beastman, the muscles in his legs tensed. Then, his huge body shot out at a speed almost invisible to the naked eye. Claws sharper than daggers attacked like lightning, aiming straight for Kaido's Throat, obviously wanting to kill with one blow.
Facing the attack, Kaido did not dodge. Instead, he immediately clenched his right fist and, without dodging, just smashed head-on.
A huge collision came. The ground under their feet cracked with some fissures. The Garfield Form Beastman froze in mid-air, while Kaido remained motionless.
Then, accompanied by a sneer, the huge Garfield Form Beastman was directly sent flying.
Whoosh~
The sound of air being torn suddenly attacked. Just when Garfield was confused, Kaido suddenly appeared above him. Then, he directly bent his legs, and his knee smashed towards the opponent's Chest. If this hit, even with a Zoan Devil Fruit User's vitality, they probably couldn't withstand it.
However, the Cat-Cat Fruit, Garfield Form, in addition to bringing bonuses to strength, speed, attack, and defense, also brought cat-like reaction speed. Almost at the instant Kaido's killing move appeared, the Garfield Form Beastman in mid-air directly used his Tail to wrap around Kaido. Then, he suddenly exerted force to make his body avoid Kaido's attack, and turned around, his five-fingered Claws like sharp Scythes, in one move, grabbed towards Kaido's Chest.
Everything happened in a flash. When the figures of the two reappeared, Kaido's Chest already had five bloody wounds. The Garfield Form Beastman opposite was kneeling on the ground, stretching out his left hand to cover his right arm, which was bleeding profusely.
And his original right Arm was now falling between him and Kaido.
Almost at the instant he succeeded in his attack, that guy directly used his crossed Palms to forcefully break his Arm.
At this time, the madness in this Ability User's eyes was long gone, replaced by a hint of fear. After all, since he became an Ability User, he had almost never suffered such a big loss. Relying solely on his Devil Fruit Ability, he had already crushed ninety percent of the Pirates. But the guy opposite, whether in speed, attack, Body strength, or recovery power, all far exceeded him. He even suspected that the other party was a Ferocious Beast in human skin.
"Is this all you've got? I haven't even had my fill yet!"
While speaking, Kaido blinked and crossed a distance of more than ten meters, appearing in front of the Garfield Form Beastman kneeling on the ground. A left hook, stirring up the sound of air being torn, struck towards the ferocious Head. If this punch hit, it would definitely be a head explosion.
However, just when Kaido was about to end another Ability User, a Blood Scythe flew from afar to block Kaido's attack.
"Interesting."
Seeing someone take action, a smile appeared on Kaido's face. He was not afraid of battle; the more threatening the battle was to him, the more excited he became.
The Garfield Form Beastman also looked at the person who took action—a middle-aged man wearing a Cowboy Outfit and a Cowboy Hat, with two Scythe Weapons hanging at his waist. The one that blocked Kaido's attack just now was one of those Scythes.
"Western Reaper, Death, Blood Scythe, Swift Scythe Unmatched, Gothic. I owe you one!"
"Don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to save you. I just don't want to be the only one left to face this terrifying guy in the end. After all, that lord said ten people, but didn't say that ten people would definitely survive in the end. Everyone, do you think I'm right?"
Gothic said, looking at the people around. Most of these people were carrying some injuries. If Kaido wanted to kill them all, based on the terrifying Power he has shown so far, it really wouldn't be a big problem.
"That's right!"
"Kill that guy first, then we can compete for superiority and decide life and Death!"
"In that case then..."
Bang!
Gothic hadn't finished speaking when a gunshot was heard. Then, this Pirate, who was also slightly famous among Pirates, had a Bullet Hole appear on his forehead, obviously directly sniped by someone.
While everyone was searching for the shooter, Nicholas looked at a pile of Corpses near the edge of the Arena and smiled.
"This level of Observation Haki, interesting."
(End of Chapter)