One of the strongest great swordsmen in the pirate world had died at Akira's hands just like that. Although this battle seemed somewhat simple and absurd, it was actually not easy at all. Shiryu of the Rain's strength was very strong. It was just that he had lost to himself, which was why he had been so easily killed by Akira.
"Akira, you solved him without me even having to move."
Vista walked in front of Akira. Looking at Shiryu of the Rain, who had turned to ashes, he couldn't help but exclaim, "What's the matter with your sword? How can it have such a powerful power? I was almost injured by your attack just now."
"Ryūjin Jakka. This is probably the strongest power I can display right now."
Akira returned Ryūjin Jakka to its sheath, and said to Vista. However, he himself knew very well that the power he had unleashed just now was far from Ryūjin Jakka's limit. The Ryūjin Jakka in Bleach was much more powerful than the attack he had displayed. He didn't know if it was because he hadn't fully mastered it, or because the Zanpakutō's abilities were limited in the pirate world.
Of course, it was also possible that it was because it was different from Bleach. He wasn't using the Zanpakutō in a spiritual body state. So, his Zanpakutō's abilities were more or less inconsistent with those in Bleach.
But no matter what, to Akira, his Reaper Blade was already terrifying enough. He had been able to reach his current level basically because of the Reaper Blade's contributions. Although the Reaper Blade couldn't continue to evolve now, the number of Zanpakutō that he currently possessed was enough for him to cope with everything.
"Are we leaving here?" Vista asked.
Akira nodded, and said, "Since we've already solved everything, then let's leave. I believe Marco and them should have also succeeded. This time, Blackbeard has lost two capable assistants at once. I want to see if he can still hold on."
Vista rarely revealed a happy smile, and said, "With two of his ten fingers broken off, that bastard Teach must be jumping in rage."
Akira said, "Let's go back first, and see the movements of the Blackbeard Pirates. If the conditions are right, it will be time for us to take action. The war with Blackbeard should definitely not be dragged on for too long. Otherwise, it will only be a snipe and clam fighting, and the fisherman will benefit. Among the four emperors, besides Shanks, I don't believe that Kaido of the Beasts and Big Mom wouldn't care about our territory at all."
Speaking of these two emperors, Vista's expression also changed. He hadn't expected Akira to see so far ahead, already thinking about the things after defeating Blackbeard before even solving Blackbeard. However, what Akira had said wasn't wrong. Once they defeated the Blackbeard Pirates, Akira would inevitably ascend to Whitebeard's former position. Then, he would have to face the other pirate emperors. This was unavoidable.
"Akira, it's too early to think about these things now. Let's wait until we've killed that bastard Teach, and avenged Pops first."
Although he was gratified by Akira's foresight, Vista still advised Akira not to think too much. After all, that was still a matter for the future. Those two pirate emperors hadn't made any moves yet. It was also possible that they simply weren't interested.
Akira smiled, and said, "Yeah, I'm thinking too much. Let's go back first, and join up with Marco and them."
While Akira and them were solving Shiryu of the Rain, Marco and the three of them had also solved the Corrupt King. They had even been easier than Akira and them, because any one of the three of them was stronger than the Corrupt King. Even if the Corrupt King, as a veteran pirate, possessed some trump cards, facing the three of them working together, no matter how many trump cards he had, they would be useless. He was easily killed.
"This time was very smooth, but there definitely won't be such a good opportunity in the future."
After Akira and Marco and them joined up, they all revealed joy. However, they all knew that this kind of opportunity would only come once. After this kind of thing happened, Blackbeard would definitely be more careful in the future.
Indeed, after Akira and them killed Shiryu of the Rain and the Corrupt King, Blackbeard quickly received the news.
"Bastard, bastard, that brat Akira actually dared to set me up."
When Blackbeard received the news that Shiryu of the Rain and the Corrupt King had been killed by Akira and them, his whole body rioted, letting out an angry roar, and cursing Akira with a ferocious expression.
The several captains under Blackbeard gathered together, all with solemn expressions, looking at the angry Blackbeard, not daring to advise him.
"It seems that this matter must have been planned by them for a long time. We underestimated them."
The first to speak was Laffitte, the strategist of the Blackbeard Pirates. He had also been in disbelief when he first received the news, but he had already come back to his senses now. He knew that this kind of thing must have been carefully prepared in order to deceive the world.
"Before, they had dismissed the gathered pirates. Actually, it was deliberately done to show us, to let us relax our vigilance. Then, he seized the opportunity to kill the isolated Shiryu and the two of them, using the strongest power to kill them in one strike."
The people of the Blackbeard Pirates weren't idiots either. They hadn't been prepared before, which was why they had been caught off guard by Akira and them. But after the matter happened, they immediately understood the cause and effect. If they hadn't been deceived by Akira's actions before, how could they have relaxed their vigilance, and given Akira and them the opportunity to take advantage of them?
"He wiped out two of my captains at once. That brat Akira is really ruthless enough. But now isn't the time to say these things. Instead, we need to think about what to do next. That guy killed two of my people. We can't just sit idly by no matter what."
Blackbeard was full of anger. Shiryu of the Rain and the Corrupt King were both capable captains under his command. Now that they had been killed by Akira all at once, it was a huge loss to the Blackbeard Pirates' combat power. So, he was naturally full of anger, wanting to take revenge.
"Captain."
Laffitte opened his mouth, and said, "What we need now is to be calm, not to act rashly. Think carefully. This time, the other party was able to accurately grasp Shiryu and them's locations, and kill them in secret. Someone must have leaked the information about the two of them. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for the other party to succeed so easily."
Blackbeard said in a deep voice with an ugly expression, "You mean, we might have a mole among us?"
Laffitte said, "Not might, but definitely. The Whitebeard Pirates have dominated this sea for more than twenty years. It's hard to imagine how deep their foundation is. We had ignored this point before. Now, it's probably hard for us to imagine how many people under our command are the other party's spies."
"Damn it."
Blackbeard cursed angrily. However, he couldn't completely eliminate this kind of thing either. After all, the Blackbeard Pirates were so big now. It was impossible to investigate. Unless the Whitebeard Pirates were wiped out, and these people's thoughts were cut off, they would slowly return to his side. Otherwise, it would be impossible to completely eliminate these guys.
"What should we do?"
Although the general direction was determined by Blackbeard, many things were decided by Laffitte, as the strategist of the Blackbeard Pirates. So, when Blackbeard encountered trouble, he naturally asked Laffitte.
Laffitte said, "According to what I think, Death God's actions are probably to have a decisive battle with us. He doesn't want to continue dragging things out with us. So, the best way for us now is the same. Otherwise, as we slowly consume each other, our disadvantage of having a shallow foundation will slowly manifest."
"Of course, there's another way."
Blackbeard's eyes lit up, and he asked, "What way?"
A cold light flashed in Laffitte's eyes, and he said, "Kill Death God!"
"Hiss."
Upon hearing these words, Blackbeard and the other captains all had a change in expression. It wasn't that they didn't think this was a good way, but that it was too difficult to do. Death God was the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates. How could he be so easy to kill?
Blackbeard said, "That's probably not that easy."
Laffitte nodded, and said, "Of course I know that it's not easy. However, to be honest, this is the best way. Actually, the other members of the Whitebeard Pirates aren't difficult to deal with. Only this Death God. He can gain the approval of all the division commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates. That's why he can completely control the entire Whitebeard Pirates in such a short period of time. Moreover, he has a sharp eye, and his methods are ruthless. His prestige in the Whitebeard Pirates is even greater than it was during Whitebeard's time."
Speaking to here, Blackbeard said with considerable agreement, "As a former member of the Whitebeard Pirates, I agree with these words. Indeed, during Whitebeard's time, his prestige was also unique, but that old guy mainly relied on kinship to maintain it. So, everyone was loyal to him, and wouldn't have any ulterior motives."
"But that kid Akira is taking a completely different path. He's now slowly changing the atmosphere of the Whitebeard Pirates, no longer taking Whitebeard's old path, but relying on methods to maintain the pirate crew. In addition, with his powerful strength, and the support of many division commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates, his control over the pirate crew can be said to be very firm."
Laffitte said, "This is his brilliance. I've carefully studied him. After the Summit War ended, according to the thinking of normal people, he should have gathered the subordinates of his forces when he returned to the New World, and re-established the Whitebeard Pirates' position. But he did the opposite, releasing everyone, and only re-gathering them not long ago. Although this reduced the Whitebeard Pirates' control over the territories under their command, it exchanged for those pirates who absolutely supported the Whitebeard Pirates. Although the number is much smaller than before, the cohesion has become stronger, definitely stronger than our current pirate crew."
Although Laffitte was diminishing his own prestige with others' ambition, Blackbeard wasn't angry. Of course he knew that Laffitte was right, and also knew Akira's position in the Whitebeard Pirates. He was originally able to receive the support of all the division commanders, such as Marco. In addition, with Whitebeard's designation before his death, he was able to sit firmly in his position.
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