The Paper Fruit Among the Pirates

"To become the 'One Piece', you need a lot of self-awareness."

Faced with the little civet cat's heartfelt words, the red earl just raised his palm: on the back of his hand, which was no longer plump, some ugly age spots had already begun to creep up.

"Gol D. Roger, Edward Newgate..."

"Even Sengoku and Garp have retreated to the second line because of old age."

No matter how glorious legends they once created, now they are old, so old that they can no longer continue galloping on the sea.

"In order to surpass them, one must abandon all innocence, sympathy, and fetters..."

As he spoke, the Red Earl glanced at the little civet cat in front of him.

"I admit it, Padong."

"I keep you by my side all the time because of my 'weakness'. Now:"

"you're free!"

Regardless of the shocked little civet cat, the Red Earl took out an 'apple' with purple patterns from the pocket and held it in front of him.

"Zoo, Bat Fruit, Phantasmal Beast, Vampire Form, with this, I can have eternal youth—"

"Therefore, I will surpass humans! Become the king of this sea!!"

·······

Why are all of you vampires 'not being human' anymore?

Just when Roman couldn't complain in his heart, the Red Earl took a bite of the devil fruit, threw the fruit aside, and then:

"stop!!"

Luffy jumped up immediately, because in the future he 'saw':

"Now, I'm going to give up the last thing—"

When Luffy was still in the air, the Red Earl had already swept out! And the goal is impressively:

Pa Dong in front of him.

call out--

In an instant, the civet cat turned into a cannonball and flew to the side, smashing through a building with a bang! The whole person fell into the ruins.

Boom!

And Luffy's fist came belatedly and hit the place where the Red Earl was standing, but it only pierced through the roof in an instant, and the Red Earl, who was able to read minds, had already disappeared with a swipe.

"over there--!"

"Come out for me—!!"

brush,

"careful!"

In an instant, a haughty, harsh, and icy aura soared to the sky behind the straw hat group below! A crimson figure stood there, holding one in his arms:

"Yaya?!"

My name is Yadoya...

Before the surprised Straw Hats could make any move, the Red Earl, who had two extra fangs, had already bent down and bit the innkeeper on the neck.

boom--

The soaring crimson dyed the entire night sky red! The domineering, cold, aloof, and icy aura pressed down on everyone in the straw hat group like an invisible big hand, making them feel as if their hearts were being strangled for a moment, and they even forgot to breathe.

"this is···"

"Domineering look?"

"It's a matter of course, after all, it is said that one person is as strong as the Four Emperors!"

Snapped,

A brown ball head turned into a dry color, and the smooth skin was full of wrinkles. The innkeeper girl Yadoya had turned into an old woman in an instant and fell to the ground. In contrast:

"What did you do!?"

Facing Sanji's angry reprimand, the Red Earl just gently wiped the corner of his mouth.

"I absorbed her 'life'."

"Bahahaha, it's back to me, the strength of my youth!"

Restored to his youth, the Red Earl raised his fist to the sky and questioned like an evil nobleman.

"Did you see it? My power that was taken away by the 'years' has returned to my body! You men who have lost to the years!!"

Roger, Whitebeard, Golden Lion, Garp, Sengoku...

"You are no longer my opponent!"

However, there was no trace of joy in his words, but full of resentment——

"You are so weak! Uncle Whitebeard is several times stronger than you now!!"

Facing the angry Luffy leaping from the roof and falling in front of him, the revived young Red Earl just waved his hand lightly.

A fog began to cover the battlefield. Although it is said that the "vampire fruit" will not die at the sight of the light like the vampires in other worlds, the weak sunlight is also certain. Even though it is night, the Red Earl still spreads the fog first. Then:

"Roger is executed,"

? !

At this moment, a figure flew out of the straw hat like a phantom. The distance of more than ten meters seemed to be non-existent, and the black and white long sword was already slashing towards Lu Fei's back!

The most weird thing is that such a terrifying speed did not bring the slightest sound of piercing through the air, nor did the air rush.

And when the sword fell behind Luffy, the air exploded immediately! There was a strong wind, flying sand and rocks, galloping domineeringly, and following the black and white long sword slashing towards the place, was the Red Earl who 'suddenly' appeared!

Clang!

But this sword did not accomplish anything, because the domineering five fingers covered with armed colors firmly held Roman's long sword in his hand, preventing him from advancing or retreating.

"Your aura is hidden well, the timing of your shots is well grasped, and the skill of using the surrounding wind to offset air resistance is also very good..." Facing the Red Earl who did not turn his head, he repeatedly praised. Roman's expression changed!

brush--

In an instant, the knowledgeable domineering felt a strong sense of crisis, and Roman in the white knight directly let go of the long sword in his hand, and retreated rapidly as his footsteps slipped. However:

puff,

Tear!

A smooth trace suddenly split open on the body of the flying back white knight, revealing the domineering Roman inside.

"Tsk, can you break my defense with a single blow?"

You must know that the hardness of Roman's paper itself is far superior to that of steel, and it is also infected with the domineering color of the weapon day and night, although it has not refined a pair of 'black armor'. But the hardness is definitely at the level where a group of over 100 million big pirates can stand unscathed. The result:

"Roman?!"

It's a long story, but the series of fights just now didn't even last half a second. Only the rest of the Straw Hats took an attacking stance, and Roman had already completed a series of actions from 'raid' to 'flying upside down'.

"I'm fine,"

Under the split white knight, Roman took a deep look at the battle with Luffy who had come to his senses... No, it should be said that he was playing tricks on his Red Earl. In front of Roman's chest, a red line of blood is slowly appearing! It's like the kind of miscellaneous soldier who was slashed by a very fast knife and hasn't reacted yet.

Of course, Roman is not weak! At most, this sword only hurt the flesh.

"What a powerful sword!"

At that moment just now, the Red Earl clamped Roman's long sword with one hand, and then swung the sword backwards with the umbrella in the other hand. It was obviously not a suitable angle for exerting force, but the sword still broke through the white knight's defense and injured Roman inside.

From the sword marks came a ruthless killing intent to kill everything, as well as the desire and plunder for life under this killing intent and destructive intent!

If it weren't for Roman himself who is proficient in 'Return of Life', the blood on the wound would have been spurted out by an inexplicable force, and would be thrown into the body of the Red Earl who was playing with Luffy like a crimson mist.

"Be careful, his attack will suck blood from the wound!"

"Together we will--"

Before Nami could finish speaking, a wave of aloof and murderous aura that could change the color of mountains and rivers spread rapidly again with an overwhelming sense of oppression! Being overwhelmed by this domineering aura, even though there are all masters of the sea present, it is inevitable that there will be a momentary pause. And Roman, Zoro, Sanji, and Jinbe have all changed their faces!

"careful!!"

Almost at the same time, Roman had already rushed towards Nami, Sanji also moved sideways in front of Pudding in an instant, and Zoro covered the three-handed sword with armed domineering at the same time, and his murderous, ghostly, and domineering aura were suppressed to the extreme , just waiting for a shocking blow.

Clang! !

Almost at the same time, Roman had already swung the black and white long sword in his hand, followed by the roar of a supersonic fighter jet passing by, followed by a weapon impact with a volume so loud that it completely drowned out the previous sound of piercing through the air, At the same time, a red light came towards Roman Cage.

Puff puff puff——

In an instant, the white knight's armor on Roman's body exploded with dazzling sparks. It was the scattered sword energy of the Red Earl! It also shows that Roman was at a disadvantage in the weapon collision just now.

"this is·····"

Although Nami couldn't see the figure of the Red Earl, she also knew that Roman was under attack. The "Thief's Ultimate Intention" in her hand instantly exploded a piece of plasma lightning, turning her and Roman's surroundings into a sea of ​​thunder! Use this to hinder high-speed enemies, but:

"Good response, but a pity."

The figure of the Red Earl has already appeared on the other side, followed by a slight sound of metal rubbing, and the umbrella in his hand, which is used as a weapon, is under Sanji's leather shoes. ·····

"Even my 'Quiet Garden' couldn't pierce through it in one go. It's a good armed color domineering."

The Red Earl's voice seemed to be full of admiration, but it made the hearts of the listeners sink.

"What do you want to do to my companion—"

Hurry up! !

A pitch-black fist pierced through the air, and it arrived in an instant! It runs across in front of Sanji, as if it existed there! It's just that they didn't notice it.

"Rubber Black Mamba!"

"Follow him, big snake!!"

As the Red Earl retreated in an instant, Luffy's fist was like a bouncing poisonous python, and continued to pounce forward while twisting and turning! Although in the eyes of most of the Straw Hats, it seems that Luffy's fist is chasing the air, but:

"Hey, using the predicted 'future' to keep approaching and compressing the space for me to dodge?"

"Franky's free laser beam!"

After all, Franky is a robot, and his eyes have already been replaced with mechanical prosthetic eyes. Although he does not have the arrogance of knowledge, his perception will not be suppressed by the arrogance of the Red Earl. As he closed his hands, there was a golden light shining between his fingers, which originated from Vegapunk——

However, the Red Earl, who was dodging at high speed, just raised his hand and flicked, and a blood sphere the size of a marble landed on Franky's chest at an incredible speed.

Then:

In an instant, Frankie seemed to have returned to the time when he was hit head-on by a sea train more than ten years ago, and he flew backwards involuntarily, but his chest was completely numb, without any feeling at all.

He barely looked down, only to find that not only the outer skin on his chest disappeared without a trace, even the armor made of composite materials, which was not inferior to any steel in defense, was completely shattered, and various parts were blown away. Liquid spilled out!

If his 'heart' hadn't been modified with Wabo metal, half his life would have been killed in one blow! ——Even so, Franky, who flew upside down, lost his fighting power in an instant.

"Frankie!!"

Chopper next to him roared, and threw a ramball into his mouth, ready to enter the 'monster enhancement'! but:

"too slow,"

? !

Seeing the Red Earl who suddenly appeared in front of him with a blue wave ball in his hand, the little reindeer Chopper had not recovered before he realized that he was going backwards rapidly! The crackling sound from behind made his eyes go dark.

"Ghost Qi · Nine Swords · Asura · Draw Sword · Dead Man's Play!"

The domineering aura on Sauron's body suddenly seemed to skyrocket endlessly, accompanied by an increasingly ominous ghostly aura, he transformed into a three-headed and six-armed Shura, and the nine samurai swords spun like a wheel to kill the Red Earl!

At the same time, Sauron himself will vibrate with an elusive frequency during the spinning slash, so as to bounce off and dodge the attacks aimed at him. It can be said that the use of this trick is really like a terrifying hurricane that has no substance but can penetrate everything and cut everything. Thousands of troops are like entering no man's land. But not a drop of blood.

"it is good!"

Sauron's move made the Red Earl take a high look, and instantly changed from extreme movement to extreme silence, from ethereal dodging that no one could see to a thick horse step rooted in the ground. The umbrella 'Garden of Tranquility' in his hand precisely pointed at the place where Sauron's saber light was the most violent, deliberately breaking the strong with the strong!

Clang! ! !

Amidst a loud noise that soared into the sky, with the impact of the umbrella and the samurai sword as the core, dense black lines suddenly appeared in the air, like shattered porcelain.

"good,"

puff--

As the two passed by, Sauron's waist and abdomen shot out a stream of blood. The Red Earl glanced at the torn cuff on his arm, and the flashing red knife mark below.

With his vampire devil fruit ability, any wound can stop bleeding and close up in an instant, as if it had never appeared before!

One move at a time, quite invincible.