Reborn as Marco phoenix after loss to Blackbeard Pirates

Hearing Marco's words full of murderous intent, Blackbeard suddenly burst out laughing, extremely rampant:

"Zehahaha, Marco…"

"Look, in the face of darkness, everything you cherish is meaningless! Don't forget, this is my era!"

Boom~~~!

Behind Blackbeard, the boundless sea suddenly rolled up with monstrous waves, rolling and roaring, covering the sky and the sun. The momentum was overwhelming, like the end of the world.

"Admiral," Lafitte said calmly, "Marco has already hung up the phone… As soon as he finished speaking, he hung up. What you said… I guess he didn't hear a word."

"…"

The entire massive pirate ship was eerily quiet, with only the monstrous waves behind it roaring, as if a catastrophic disaster was about to engulf the whole world!

Marco was incredibly powerful. Battling against three, he killed three of the Blackbeard Pirates' sub-captains, each a notorious figure in the New World. In his pursuit of Doc Q, he even killed the legendary pirate with just two punches!

This feat once again stirred huge waves across the vast seas of the New World, causing shock among countless pirates.

"A new era sweeping across the entire world… Is it about to fully begin?!"

The world was in turmoil, and countless people were left stunned.

The era of pirates would fully enter its most chaotic phase! All the forces of the Four Emperors in the New World would be drawn into this maelstrom!

And it was all because of one man...

The Immortal Phoenix, Marco!

Time flickered, and several days passed.

New World, an island.

Dark thunderclouds were gathering continuously, and the sky seemed to be pressing lower and lower. Everyone knew a heavy rain was coming.

The once-bustling streets became deserted, and almost everyone hid in their homes, while pirates sought refuge in taverns.

The winds whipped the streets into a storm of dust.

"The rainstorm is coming."

Sure enough, with a clap of thunder, the downpour began, quickly washing away the dust and dirt from the streets.

Thud~~!

Through the heavy rain, a figure wrapped in white gauze, like a mummy, struggled forward slowly, drenched and battling against the elements.

Letting the rain drench him, allowing his soaked shoes to squelch with each step, he ignored it all and trudged on with difficulty.

"Who is that guy?"

"What a pitiful sight."

"Forget about him, just drink."

The pirates whispered among themselves. In the world of pirates, mercy was rare.

Whoosh!

At that moment, three figures dashed through the torrential rain, and soon, three pirates in raincoats blocked the 'mummy's' path.

"Katakuri... I never expected to see you like this. Keep running, let's see where you can escape to."

Under the raincoat, a cold-looking man in a tight-fitting leather suit spoke indifferently.

"What did he just say? Kata...what?!"

Even amidst the downpour, the sound was faint. The tavern faced the street, yet the pirates could hardly make out what was being said.

"What he just said—Katakuri! Charlotte Katakuri!"

Someone in the tavern affirmed with certainty.

"Listen to the power of the fruit, Abyss!"

Someone recognized the voice of the person who spoke with certainty, exclaiming, "She can distinguish the voice she needs in any noise!" That's right... That miserable guy is Charlotte Katakuri!"

Wow~~~!

The name Charlotte Katakuri caused an uproar, sending a ripple of shock through everyone present.

Thud!

A long sword instantly pierced Katakuri's shoulder. Charlotte Cante sneered, "Defecting from the Charlotte family... do you really think that Mama will let you go?"

Katakuri's heart was chilled to the core. His entire body was soaked, blood mingling with rain as it flowed down his frame. Even so, he didn't flinch.

He knew that his aunt had taken forty years of his life, and she would never let him go. Yet, in the end, all he faced was relentless hunting. During this escape, he had suffered both torture and assassination attempts.

Hatred spread like wildfire within him.

What a mockery of family, what a worthless loyalty. His serious injuries had laid bare the truth.

All his past accomplishments meant nothing to them now. They had stripped him of forty years of life just for a single failure, and then, after forcing him to leave, they hunted him down endlessly, offering him no escape.

As he continued his flight, Katakuri's strength had been almost entirely drained. He was far from his prime.

Those chasing him, who once grovelled at his feet, were now hoping to regain favor by bringing his head back.

"We're not in a rush to kill you. We'll take our time, torturing you until you beg for death. Maybe we'll start by taking your hands and feet."

Charlotte Cavalette grinned maniacally, "Don't hate us; it's all Mama's will. Hehahaha!"

Thud!

Another sword struck, piercing Katakuri's arm!

Katakuri let out a quiet grunt, yet remained silent, his eyes burning with a concealed fury. His hatred had become a monstrous force. If given the chance, he swore he would kill every last member of the Charlotte family, especially Charlotte Linlin, who had abandoned him so mercilessly!

He bided his time, gathering his strength, waiting for the perfect moment to deliver a fatal strike.

Finally, that moment arrived.

Charlotte Conte, the first to pierce Katakuri with a sword, withdrew his weapon and prepared to strike again. As he raised his arm for another attack,

Katakuri's free hand shot out, transforming into an impossibly sharp spike using the power of his Mochi-Mochi Fruit. The instant it was imbued with Armament Haki...

Shnk!

He pierced Charlotte Conte's head!

Even on the brink of death, Katakuri's speed and mastery of Armament Haki were far superior. Conte's head was pierced before he could even react, leaving him no chance for defense!

One down!

Though Katakuri had successfully countered, he was immediately struck by another furious blow—this time from the burly Charlotte Kadanz!

Boom~~!

Kadanz, known for his immense strength, punched Katakuri with a devastating blow that sent him flying hundreds of meters. He crashed through the rain-drenched ground, leaving a trail of splashes and blood, grievously injured!

"How brutal... he fought back with a death blow and slaughtered Conte!"

Charlotte Cavalette clicked her tongue. The three had joined forces to hunt down Katakuri, precisely to prevent a desperate counterattack. They had sought to slowly wear him down, stripping him of all strength. And yet, in the end, one of them had been killed by his unexpected strike!

Reflecting on it, Katakuri's tenacity was awe-inspiring. In his prime, they wouldn't have dared to challenge him, even with ten times their courage!

"Finish him!"

Charlotte Kadanz and Cavalette exchanged a grim nod, striding toward Katakuri. They decided to end the chase. It was time to kill him and be done with it. Neither spared a glance at Conte's lifeless body, lying cold in the rain.

Just as the two closed in on Katakuri, their expressions changed drastically.

In an instant, they both plunged their weapons into each other's hearts!

"Guh-ugh!"

By the time they realized what had happened, their hearts had already been pierced. Shock and terror flooded their eyes, their movements... it was as if they were being controlled like puppets...

Thud!

Both collapsed to the ground, dead!

The pirates in the tavern watched, eyes wide, utterly stunned by the unexpected and deadly reversal. Shock and disbelief rendered them speechless.

"This... What the hell just happened?!"