Chapter 169 - 169. Marco (1/2)

The battle with Perospero and Daifuku went on for two hours.

Dali and Flare found it hard to keep up at the beginning, but as time passed their reaction speed and senses adjusted to the battle and slowly they tied with Daifuku and Perospero.

A week of training and strengthening did raise their strength tremendously, but without actual battle their potential won't be dug out.

Leo knew that and that was exactly what he did. He chose a perfect target for them who was not only strong but also experienced in battle.

Dali and Flare were panting and their bodies were filled with wounds, but they were superficial and hardly affected their battle capacity.

During the battle their use of kenbunshoku haki and busoshoku haki got smoother. Their mastery didn't increase but they had better control over it.

While their battle was going on Violet cleaned up the entire crew. The port was a mess, blood dyed the ground and bodies littered everywhere.

Finishing her job she kept her eyes on Daifuku and Perospero.

This is bad.

Perospero was panicking inside. He never imagined he would come across marines here, much less strong characters like these two. Even Daifuku was having a hard time taking care of his opponent.

Bang!

The halberd wielding genie struck a docked ship and sliced it in half.

Dali dodged in time and rushed at Daifuku. His body was reaching it's limit but his eyes were bright and full of battle intent.

Now!

Suddenly his opponent Daifuku felt his scalp go numb. Tremendous sense of danger welled up inside him.

The halberd wielding genie also sensed the danger and struck it's halberd behind Daifuku.

Clanggg!!

The halberd collided with a bullet. The genie lost it's balance for a moment and the halberd flew out it's hand.

Daifuku was stunned. He quickly used busoshoku haki and crossed his arms across his c.h.e.s.t.

”Too late!”

Dali flashed before him and jabbed his sword.

Daifuku's hastily made defence couldn't hold up against Dali's excellent sword maneuver. His sword pierced through Daifuku's c.h.e.s.t and lodged itself there.

Puff!!

Daifuku spurted blood and fell back. The genie failed to keep it's body intact after he took a serious blow and dispersed into smoke.

”Daifuku!”

Perospero was startled when he saw Daifuku getting injured and yelled. He lost focus for a moment and that was all Flare needed.

He used one of the marines Rokushiki, Tekkai and rushed past the candy walls and traps. A sword ray condensed above his blade as slashed out.

Boom!

Flare's sword struck the candy wall and crumbled a part of it.

Before Perospero could sigh in relief the candy wall crumble. An object shot in his direction with incredible speed.

What?!

He couldn't react fast enough and was struck by it. His shoulder was blown apart and he was thrown back.