CP0, as the World Government's most direct covert organization, naturally possessed unparalleled combat prowess, especially its high-ranking cadres.
Low-level CP0 agents wore black suits, but only those who reached the cadre level donned white, a symbol of their authority, and wore masks. However, even masks had their own hierarchy.
Though it was unknown if they were the same group as the CP0 of decades later, the CP0 that Alucard was currently fighting were certainly not easy to deal with. They had all honed the Rokushiki to mastery, and could even develop their own modified Rokushiki techniques adapted to their physiques and fighting styles.
Shanks, watching the battle, was particularly stunned by the tallest of the trio, a six-meter-tall giant of a freak draped in a long robe. If he had ever met Gecko Moria, he'd easily connect the two.
Despite his exaggerated stature, his movement speed was surprisingly no less than Gaban, a primary combatant of the Roger Pirates. It was truly the body of an elephant with the speed of a leopard.
"Captain, you said earlier that Alucard's weakness was his heart not being able to regenerate, right?" Shanks observed the fight, suddenly asking.
"Mm."
"But I feel like he isn't protecting his heart at all, even fighting one against three," Shanks might be young, but his lack of strength didn't mean a lack of keen eyesight. He could see that Alucard's moves were utterly unreserved, with no defensive actions whatsoever, including for his heart.
In truth, Shanks didn't need to state the obvious. Roger himself had already noticed. He was puzzled too.
When fighting Alucard, no matter how much Alucard was hit, he would absolutely protect his heart. No matter where else he was struck, his heart could not be hit.
Although these three CP0 agents weren't as strong as Roger himself, it was still three against one. One would expect Alucard to defend his weakness even more carefully, yet this time, he wasn't defending at all. What was he up to?
"Galleon Great Rankyaku!" The six-meter-tall giant violently swung his massive leg, unleashing a white Rankyaku that swept towards Alucard like a sword slash.
However, Alucard didn't retreat a single step. Instead, he charged forward recklessly! Charge! Charge! Absolutely no retreat!
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
Casull fired!
As the attacks passed through each other, Alucard's body was horizontally sliced in half at the waist by the immense Rankyaku. His entire upper and lower body were completely separated. But within two seconds of being severed, before his body could even hit the ground, black mist suddenly billowed from the gap between the two halves, reconnecting Alucard's body once more!
"No matter how many times I see it, I can't help but be amazed," Shanks exclaimed, "A power that can regenerate from any injury!"
On the other side, facing Casull's bullets, the giant couldn't dodge in time. But because there were three of them, the Chief Officer immediately shielded the giant, crouching into a horse stance. "Alloy Tekkai!"
BANG! BANG! BANG!
The bullets seemed to strike an indestructible iron plate, emitting fierce impacts. No, the opponent's body hardness was beyond iron!
"As expected of a monster highly regarded by the government. He possesses regenerative abilities; even if his body is severed or his head is blown off, he'll be fine." The Chief Officer's mouth behind the mask moved slightly, his voice reaching his two subordinates. "In that case, there's only one spot left... his heart."
"Wait, Sir, what if he dies? Dr. Vegapunk and the government both expressly ordered him to be captured alive," asked a four-meter-tall agent.
"It doesn't matter. I have a special method to sustain his life. Attack his heart..." the Chief Officer said coldly. The three spread out, preparing to strike again.
However, their entire conversation was perceived by Roger, word for word. In front of this man, you couldn't hope to whisper anything. Never mind speaking softer than a flying mosquito; as long as lips moved, Roger would know what was being said.
Unless they went to another island outside the sea, they couldn't escape his targeted perception.
"Something interesting is about to happen. Watch closely, Red-Haired kid," Roger said with a laugh.
"Oh?" Shanks paused, then heard Roger add, "They're going to attack Alucard's heart."
"Then I'll definitely watch closely," Shanks nodded intently.
In the center of the battlefield, Alucard suddenly smiled as he observed the three opponents' attack angles. "Oh? The attack trajectory has changed. Are you aiming for my heart?"
Alucard's hands trembled, and the shadow beneath his feet surged violently.
Countless shadow hands, like curses from hell, reached out to grasp the trio. But their speed was clearly insufficient.
The three didn't counterattack; instead, they dodged with minimal body movements, evading the shadow hands and charging directly at Alucard.
"Go," the Chief Officer extended a hand from beneath his robe, while the other two revealed their legs and claws respectively.
"Rankyaku: Wild Dance!"
"Shigan: Great Demon!"
The two large agents' attacks targeted Alucard's limbs. Even Roger wouldn't ignore such powerful blows. But the madman in the middle, Alucard, didn't attempt to block.
Instead, as if he didn't even see the attacks, he charged directly towards the person who used Shigan, choosing one target first!
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