Chapter 23: Stussy

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As soon as "Ghost Bamboo" Virgo appeared, he swiftly swept away hundreds of pirates on Happy Street with his overwhelming presence!

Incomparably strong!

The outcome was clear.

He attempted to strike Marco twice but was knocked back both times. During his second attempt, he poured all his strength into his proud armed Haki, but the result was the same: he was blasted away by Marco's raised hand. His entire arm shattered, and he had likely broken an unknown number of bones throughout his body!

"He's the Immortal Phoenix Marco!!"

Upon seeing Marco's true face, the entire Happy City erupted in exclamations, and countless people trembled!

After the top war that shook the world, many had started to forget the Whitebeard Pirates and Marco himself.

However, they never expected to encounter Marco here!

All the pirates present could hardly contain their shock!

On the other side, after withstanding Marco's two consecutive blows, Virgo could no longer rise. To outsiders, it appeared as though Marco had simply raised his hand to deliver two punches, but only Virgo understood the terrifying power behind them. The seemingly simple strikes were imbued with a destructive force, especially with the blue flames swirling around Marco's fists—just the thought of it made Virgo feel numb!

When Virgo first chose to initiate the attack on Marco, he had no idea he was targeting the Immortal Phoenix. At that point, he was already committed.

Virgo initially believed that even if he were defeated by Marco, it wouldn't be too humiliating.

But the results were far beyond his imagination!

Only now did he clearly realize how frightening Marco's strength truly was—his own power was utterly inferior by comparison.

"I… I won't last long…!"

Virgo, unable to rise from the ground, understood the extent of his injuries. He was covered in broken bones and internal damage.

He took out an unusually small Den Den Mushi and dialed a secret contact. "Help me tell the Young Master… Virgo can't serve him anymore… Also, tell him to be cautious of Marco… Don't underestimate Marco's power…!"

After hanging up the small Den Den Mushi, Virgo pulled out a regular-sized one and dialed it… His destination: the naval warships!

Having done this, Virgo could support himself no longer and succumbed in a pool of blood.

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New World.

The Kingdom of Tesaros is far away.

In the Donquixote family.

Doflamingo, dressed in a red-pink feather coat and his signature pointed shoes, sat on his exclusive throne with an air of casual arrogance, slowly shaking his legs.

In the hall, a cadre rushed in.

"Young Master… I have urgent news! Virgo… he's already dead!"

"Virgo… He's dead?"

Doflamingo's casual leg-shaking abruptly stilled. He leaned forward, his head lowered, and adjusted his narrow sunglasses. Nobody could see the gaze hidden beneath them, but the coldness of his voice was palpable. "Who did it?"

"Immortal Phoenix… Marco!"

Doflamingo raised an eyebrow. "Marco?"

"Virgo's last words before he died were to warn us to be cautious of Marco, stating that his strength is far beyond what we know!"

"Marco… What an astonishing character! Virgo… won't die in vain! Click, click…!"

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Happy Street Islands.

In the City of Joy.

"Ghost Bamboo Virgo was killed just like that, in seconds!"

"Truly worthy of the Immortal Phoenix Marco!"

News of this shocking event spread quickly from Happy City, sending waves of exclamations throughout the island and causing an uproar among countless pirates!

The name of the Immortal Phoenix Marco resonated across the entire island!

"Thank you for saving me."

Stussy fluttered her long eyelashes and ruffled the hair around her earlobes, speaking softly.

"I'm not here to save you."

Marco cut straight to the point, "I need a few pieces of information. You have to get it for me. Otherwise… I won't hesitate to let this Happy City run red with blood."

Feeling Marco's cold killing intent, Stussy's petite body trembled.

Unexpectedly, her usual confidence faltered in front of Marco.

Stussy felt an unparalleled sense of unease.

Having faced many formidable figures in the New World, she had never felt this way before. On the vast seas of the New World, she was often at ease, but today, standing before Marco, she was filled with anxiety!

Her subordinates were even more intimidated, not daring to speak. They had just witnessed Marco eliminate Virgo in an instant!

"Shall we step aside to talk?"

Stussy patted her chest to calm her nerves, then gestured for Marco to follow.

After all, she was a known figure in the underground world, and holding the position of queen in Happy Street wasn't simple. It was just that her combat abilities were relatively low!

Once Stussy made her request, a subordinate stepped forward to lead the way.

They both moved into a quieter room.

Stussy waved her hand, signaling her subordinates to leave. "What information do you need?"

"Marshall D. Teach, the Blackbeard Pirates… I need detailed information about all of their members! Also, I need you to provide their latest location in real-time!"

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