Chapter 57: Chapter 56: developments
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"The host fights hand-to-hand with physical skills against one enemy and two, and obtains the space for physical improvement through the auxiliary mechanism of the Super Auxiliary System. The host is asked to improve by themselves."
The corners of Marco's mouth curled into a slight smile; his physical skills had improved once again, which was perfect!
"Ding!"
The system sounded again:
"In the fierce battle with powerful users of Armament Haki, the host has successfully obtained an improvement space for Armament Haki through the auxiliary mechanism of the Super Auxiliary System! The host is requested to promote it by themselves."
The Armament Haki, which was already formidable, had been enhanced again!
It was truly exhilarating!
Marco chose to enhance his Armament Haki in that moment. He could clearly feel that his Armament Haki had grown stronger. Not only that, but he also sensed that his Armament Haki had completely surpassed ordinary levels!
"Attack power and defensive power have been greatly improved!"
Marco's Armament Haki could now envelop his entire body at will, and he could also cover anything he transformed with blue flames!
"Ding!"
The system's prompt sounded again:
"In the fierce battle with the users of Observation Haki, the host has successfully obtained the space for improving Observation Haki through the auxiliary mechanism of the Super Auxiliary System! The host is asked to promote it by themselves."
Hearing another prompt from the system made Marco smile slightly, a curve forming at the corners of his mouth. Improving his Observation Haki was quite crucial for him!
If he hadn't had Observation Haki, he might have fallen victim to a sneak attack by Momonga earlier!
With the strength of the veteran Vice Admiral Momonga, if a sneak attack were successful, Marco would undoubtedly suffer unprecedented serious injury!
Moreover, he was about to face countless enemies who wanted his life, making the possibility of sneaky attacks almost inevitable!
Knowing that his Haki had been improved again, Marco could now completely disregard these ambushers; any would-be attacker would essentially be signing their own death warrant!
"Ding!"
Well?!
More hints from the system?!
Marco was astonished; it seemed that the rewards from today's battle were much greater than he had anticipated!
Indeed,
The system continued to prompt:
"Congratulations to the host! In the previous fierce battles, you have utilized the Immortal Phoenix Fruit ability many times and successfully obtained the opportunity to develop the Immortal Phoenix ability through the auxiliary mechanism of the Super Auxiliary System!"
This prompt pushed Marco, who had initially felt slightly pleased, into a state of excitement and surprise!
The opportunity for Immortal Phoenix Fruit Ability Development!
This meant he didn't need to develop the fruit ability himself. With the assistance of the system, as long as he could brainstorm reasonable moves, he could complete the development!
Marco had long envisioned development in his mind; he had been eagerly looking forward to refining this technique for a long time…!
Now, it could finally be realized!
"I'm really excited to see how amazing that move will be when it appears on the battlefield, and to witness the expressions of my enemies!"
Marco had always anticipated creating a powerful killing move from the Immortal Phoenix ability, not just limiting it to defensive techniques, and now it was finally happening!
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At that moment.
New World, New Marine Vando Island (formerly G1 base, now renamed Marine Fando).
Headquarters of the Navy, Marshal's Office.
As soon as Akainu hung up the Transponder Snail and sent away all his subordinates, he walked alone to the window, gazing out at the sea in the harbor.
"Tokikake and Momonga have been killed by Marco! Damn Marco… I've lost two vice admirals again!"
"Tokikake, that fool, clearly possessed the strength close to an admiral, but he didn't know how to adapt. Even if Marco was strong, if Tokikake had been determined to escape, how could he have died in battle with his strength?"
"How foolish!"
Akainu's face was dark. Since becoming the marshal, he had undergone profound changes while managing the entire naval headquarters. He had learned to take advantage of time and place, no longer acting recklessly without thought as he once did.
"Those with Devil Fruit abilities are no longer afraid of Sea Prison Stones!"
This was what shocked Akainu the most. He clearly remembered how during the Marineford War, Marco had been handcuffed by the Ghost Spider with Sea Prison Stones and had lost his combat capability.
So now, why was it that he seemed fearless against Sea Prison Stones?!
As a user of a Logia type ability, Akainu understood best the extent to which a Devil Fruit user feared the Sea Prison Stone.
A series of thoughts raced through Akainu's mind, and finally, he grabbed the Transponder Snail, issuing several of the strictest orders in succession.
Each of these orders focused on the same person… Immortal Phoenix Marco!
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Meanwhile,
Fueled by Stussy's intel, Marco's location had been completely broadcasted throughout the underground world!
In no time, the entire underground world was in an uproar, countless people astonished and many going mad!
"Blood Bounty Order! The favor of the two Emperors!"
"World Government Bounty! 1.555 billion Berries!"
"The head of the Immortal Phoenix Marco… I must have it!!!"
One by one, the powerful New World pirates, fierce and domineering individuals, began rushing from all directions, across various islands, headed madly toward the island where Marco was located!
The pirates chasing Marco for the blood bounty and the World Government bounty were no exceptions; they were all notorious figures, among the fiercest existences in the New World!
However,
The number of pirates rushing to Marco's island far exceeded these individuals, as countless others sought to witness the shocking war that was about to unfold!
"I heard that two Four Emperors' crews will be participating in this battle!"
Someone among the pirates racing toward Marco's island said that.
"Not just two Four Emperors! I heard that aside from the Red-Haired Pirates, the remaining three Emperors—the Blackbeard Pirates, the Beast Pirates, and the Big Mom Pirates—are all gunning for Marco! He has offended all three of them and is now being relentlessly pursued by the Beast and Big Mom Pirates!"
Hiss!
The pirates who heard this news gasped in shock!
One person provoking three Emperors at the same time!
Marco is undeniably unprecedented… horrifying!
"Is he trying to change the dynamics of the New World all by himself?!"
Someone exclaimed in astonishment.
Thinking about this, everyone's hearts raced!
This event would likely be… far more terrifying than anyone imagined!
As such, more pirates surged toward that sea area, eager to witness this battle firsthand…!
At this time,
On the Grand Line of the New World, a scene unfolded that had never occurred in pirate history: countless pirate ships came sailing from the southeast, northwest, and every direction, all racing toward the same sea area!
Their common goal?
Immortal Phoenix Marco!
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