Chapter 18: Alone against the world
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Marco hung up the Den Den Mushi, having eliminated all the pirates on the five pirate ships, leaving not a single one alive!
There had originally been five remaining pirate ships, but four had already been sunk by him, leaving only one, on which all the pirates had been killed.
"Ding."
"During the battle between the host and the user of the Hot-Hot Fruit, the auxiliary mechanism for the development of the fruit ability has been activated. The host has initially comprehended the control of temperature during the battle and can now develop the direction of temperature control for the blue flame."
The voice of the system echoed in Marco's mind, causing his eyes to brighten!
The blue flame of his Immortal Phoenix ability did not possess the burning capability of other flames, which had been a slight regret regarding his fruit power. However, he hadn't expected to comprehend temperature control while battling Charlotte Owen!
Even if it was just a preliminary realization…
Even if he couldn't control the temperature of other objects like the users of the Hot-Hot Fruit, he could still control the temperature of the blue flame.
Even so,
That was enough!
Because, with this, Marco's attack methods significantly expanded, adding another weapon to his arsenal alongside freezing gas!
Marco felt increasingly satisfied with the gains from this battle. After experiencing three fights in this world, he was becoming more and more proficient in his combat techniques, making it easier for him to fight!
Freezing gas!
Temperature control!
By developing these two abilities, the blue flame had become infinitely more versatile. It could not only freeze enemies but could also convert into scorching high temperatures to burn them!
In the future, he would only need to continuously enhance these two abilities to grant the blue flame an incredibly destructive potential!
"The key now is… to enhance my mastery of Armament Haki!"
Marco knew that when facing opponents with Logia-type abilities, mastery of Armament Haki became vital. Additionally, in battles against other capable or incapable opponents, Armament Haki could also strengthen his attacks and bolster his defenses!
Armament Haki.
Observation Haki.
Conqueror's Haki.
Marco knew he must master all three abilities. As of now, he only had Armament Haki under his control. He was aware that Observation Haki was a latent ability possessed by everyone, yet the vast majority cannot develop or utilize it. The so-called awakening of Observation Haki exists like a form of "wave" around everyone and requires certain conditions to awaken and gain control over it.
Unlike Observation Haki and Armament Haki, Conqueror's Haki is innate. It cannot be learned or inherited but is determined solely by fate.
"Conqueror's Haki…!"
Marco recalled that he had been able to emit Conqueror's Haki when standing in the presence of Shanks, the world's strongest Conqueror. The fact that he had remained unharmed was enough to show that he, too, bore the spirit of a king—something that only one in a million might possess!
Perhaps due to his connection with Whitebeard, he had never placed much importance on these abilities before.
But now things were different.
He, Marco, would face the enemies of the entire world alone!
He needed to confront countless foes, face the Marine Admirals, face Blackbeard, face the Four Emperors, and even challenge the Five Elders and the World Government!
Therefore, he had to continuously strengthen himself and improve his power!
This was how all obstacles could be removed!
He would walk over the bones of his enemies and carve out a path of invincibility!
As Marco's abilities grew stronger, they would undoubtedly shake the world, drawing the attention of all factions and the World Government!
He understood this very well!
But he was not afraid!
The strong fear nothing!
"No matter who it is, anyone who wants me dead will meet their end before me!"
Marco unfolded the enormous blue flame wings behind him, and the intense heat from the flames instantly raised the temperature in the vicinity. With a booming sound, the wing-like blue flames surged, and the high temperature shifted as freezing gas poured out, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet!
"This feeling… is exhilarating!"
Marco used his wings to fly toward the other side!
On the other side, in the New World, in the territory of the Four Emperors Big Mom, known as "All Nations," all the buildings were constructed on Cake Island, made of cake and cheese.
The news of Charlotte Owen's death soon spread, shaking the entire Cake Island!
"The former captain of the Whitebeard Pirates!"
"Immortal Phoenix Marco!"
"Has killed Oven Minister Charlotte Owen!"
The news echoed throughout Cake Island, sending shockwaves across the entire island!
For many years, no one had ever killed a minister of the Big Mom Pirates!
The name of the Immortal Phoenix Marco, which had been on the verge of being forgotten, was now met with an uproar among the Four Emperors and Big Mom!
At the same time,
This information ignited outrage among countless powerful pirates of the Big Mom Pirates!
"If Mom hears this news… she will definitely go into a rage!"
"Then let's kill Marco before Mom finds out! Maybe… we can temper her anger!"
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