Chapter 24: 2 Vice admirals

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Upon hearing Marco's words, Stussy felt a wave of shock in her heart. What could Marco possibly want with such detailed information about each member of the Blackbeard Pirates? This was no joking matter… Blackbeard was one of the Four Emperors!

"Sorry. I… I can't do that," Stussy stammered, her voice trembling. She couldn't afford to take such a risk. The murderous reputation of the Four Emperors, particularly Blackbeard, was known even in the underground world of the New World; no one dared to provoke this madman—or his gang of madmen, who had emerged from the sixth level of Impel Down!

"You can do it," Marco replied, his tone calm and unwavering.

"Sorry… No one dares to betray information like this," she insisted. Stussy's delicate face displayed a look of steadfast resolve; she simply wouldn't take that kind of risk.

As she looked up, she was met with the sight of flickering blue flames!

Though it was clearly just a flame, Stussy felt the temperature around her drop to a critical point, as if even the air began to condense into ice!

At that moment, Stussy's heart raced wildly… She felt an unprecedented sense of danger looming over her.

"I'm just a weak woman… Lord Marco, you should look for someone else. This little lady truly can't do anything!"

Stussy suddenly shifted her demeanor, transforming into the quintessential delicate damsel, her small and fragile frame eliciting a natural instinct to protect her.

"Give you one day to think about it. By tomorrow at the latest, I want my answer. If not… Happy Street will be wiped off the map," Marco said, his voice lacking emotion as he turned to leave.

Stussy let out a sigh of relief…

"Lord Stussy, something's wrong!"

Just then, several subordinates rushed in, panting heavily, their faces pale with fear.

"What's going on? Why the panic?" Stussy demanded.

"The Vice Admiral of the Naval Headquarters is here!"

"Hmm."

"Two! Two Vice Admirals from the Naval Headquarters have surrounded the entire Happy City with a group of sailors!"

Stussy's expression changed instantly, worry flooding her features as she turned to Marco, her eyes pleading and sorrowful.

"It has nothing to do with me," Marco shrugged. "Two Vice Admirals from the Navy! This is complicated… By the way, do you know which two it is? I've heard that the veteran Vice Admirals are strong and have faced countless battles, and when those two join forces, even in the New World, they can make many well-known pirates retreat!"

"Subordinates report… It's Vice Admirals Ghost Spider and Fire Mountain!"

Ghost Spider and Fire Mountain!!!

Both veteran Vice Admirals serving alongside Akainu!

Even in the New World, they have a reputation that commands respect!

Stussy took a deep breath. It was over—after killing Virgo, she had now attracted the attention of two top veteran Vice Admirals from Naval Headquarters! And here was Marco, acting so indifferent… This time, she really was in a bad spot!

Ghost Spider and Fire Mountain?

Marco recalled the war on the top, remembering how Ghost Spider had secretly attacked him with a life return style, trapping him with sea stone—an insidious trickster willing to do anything to achieve his ends. Moreover, these two were among the five who carried out the O'Hara Incident's demon slaying order. They were among Marco's least favorite adversaries!

"Don't look at me with such a sad face… Those who don't know better might think I've done you wrong," Marco said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

What an insufferable guy.

Yet, what choice did she have?

Under normal circumstances, this would not be a problem.

However.

Things were different now. Happy Street was gearing up for a massive celebration. Stussy had been preparing to hold a grand banquet—a crucial means to accumulate money, involving various gray trades and information deals. She had gathered practically all her subordinates in Happy City for this occasion. If the place were to be devastated by the Ghost Spider and Fire Mountain, she would be left with no chance of a comeback!

Stussy gritted her silver teeth. "I agree to your request, but under one condition: you have to help me deal with this trouble in front of me. Also, no one other than you and I is permitted to know that this information is coming from me!"

"I was going to find someone else," Marco replied flippantly.

"Count me among your allies, Lord Marco!" Stussy quickly implored, her beautiful eyes shimmering with urgency as she gazed at him. "Please, don't hold my previous transgressions against me… Just help me this once!"

"Alright," Marco replied, giving an okay sign. "Deal."

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Meanwhile, in the City of Joy…

Happy City was in an uproar; once a haven for pirates, it now felt like a trap. With the Ghost Spider and Fire Mountain leading a contingent of Navy soldiers, all the pirates were thrown into a state of panic!

"It's over, it's all over! I heard that Stussy, the queen of Happy Street, has run away! We're doomed!"

"Snap!"

Someone slapped their own face, lamenting, "It's over! With Marco killing Vice Admiral Virgo, I dared to have fun here? It was a death wish! I was such a fool! Now, with two top veteran Vice Admirals here… I can't escape now! This time… I fear I'm done for!"

Despair swept through the ranks of pirates as whispers about the Ghost Spider and Fire Mountain grew louder.

"The top Vice Admirals of Naval Headquarters!"

"A Vice Admiral serving alongside Marshal Akainu... We're all finished!"

The pirates wailed in despair.

"Are we just waiting to die here? Let's fight! I don't believe that we can't take down the Ghost Spider or escape in such a large group!"

"Yes, yes! Let's fight our way out! We still have a chance as long as we act instead of sitting here doing nothing!"

"Kill!!"

A few pirates, confident in their strength, led the charge, and many followed suit, rallying to confront the Ghost Spider, now stationed at the gate!

"Sir Vice Admiral!"

Several sailors prepared to take action, but Ghost Spider raised a hand, waving it dismissively, stating, "To deal with weaklings like them, I'll handle this alone."

"Let's carve a bloody path!"

Nearly a hundred pirates charged forward!

In an instant, Ghost Spider moved like a blur, flinging his hands and firing his fingers one after another with effortless precision!

Poof~~!

In the blink of an eye, the first wave of pirates was sent flying backward, blood erupting from their wounds, as finger-sized holes appeared in their foreheads, chests, or hearts!

Navy Type Six, Finger Gun!

Ghost Spider attacked mercilessly and without hesitation, quickly eliminating any pirate who dared close in on him!

At that moment, the air filled with the metallic scent of blood.

Happy City fell silent, a thick tension hanging in the atmosphere as no one dared to move!

"Hand over Marco, Stussy. Otherwise, we will wash the entire Happy Street Archipelago in blood," Ghost Spider demanded, snapping his fingers with chilling resolve.

"So you're here for me," Marco stepped out, his presence imposing. "I genuinely admire your courage."

Both Fire Mountain and Ghost Spider turned to face Marco, and Ghost Spider said coldly, "Marco, we… meet again!"

"Yes, but… later… you will not meet again." Blue flames danced upon Marco's fist, readying for battle. "Because… you don't have a future…"

Rumble!

In an instant, the blue flames surged forward like a fiery phoenix, charging at Ghost Spider and his allies!

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