Good grief, this is what they're after.
Kuro was somewhat amused and exasperated. "No way, where did you get the nerve? What makes you think you can take advantage of these people? A bunch of ugly ducklings?"
"That's a bit disrespectful. I'm no ugly or deformed person."
Just as Kuro was speaking, a voice suddenly appeared in the space near him, and ripples appeared in the air around him, like waves on water.
Kuro's pupils contracted, and he instinctively slashed with his sword. His sword swing was extremely fast, of course, but even that speed was useless at this moment.
The moment he swung his sword, the ripples seemed to have a sticky quality, directly clinging to Autumn Water. The space seemed to open its mouth like a living thing, swallowing Autumn Water from his hand bit by bit right before Kuro's eyes!
The knife is gone!
"Hehehe... A swordsman's strength will be greatly reduced without his sword, right?"
The air rippled again, and an old man's figure materialized around Kuro. The man was dressed in an elegant tailcoat, his right hand on his left chest. He bowed to Kuro and smiled, saying, "Hello, Admiral. I am Marlos, a 'Sealing Man' who ate the 'Sealing-Sealing Fruit,' and can create a sealed, real space that exists independently of the real world."
"Um?"
Kuro raised an eyebrow and subconsciously looked outside. The view outside could still be seen through the windows of the banquet hall.
He walked to the window and suddenly threw a punch. His fist made a ripple when it hit the window, but it couldn't go any further.
It looks fake...
"Yes, just as you guessed."
Malos laughed and said, "This space is already independent. Everything you've done is in vain."
These words immediately darkened Kuro's expression.
Another hellish ability.
Moreover, this ability is quite powerful...
"Kuro!"
Outside, Lida and her group entered through a gap in the wall and made their way to the banquet hall. They hesitated when they saw the smashed door and the empty interior.
They sprang into action after witnessing a slash cleave the wall. Kuro had actually attacked; they had to come and see what was going on, but no one was figuring out what was happening...
Not only was there no one there, but there was nothing at all; the room was completely empty, without a single piece of furniture in sight.
"The aura is here!"
Lida's eyes flashed red as she surveyed the banquet hall, and she asked urgently, "But where is Kuro? Where is Kuro?!"
She could sense Kuro's presence; he was right beside her, but where was he?!
The next instant, a knife suddenly flashed out from the space and landed on the ground with a clang.
Lida looked closely and realized that it was Qiu Shui.
“An ability user…” Kro adjusted his glasses and said coldly, “Looks like a trap.”
"blockade!"
Doberman was very direct. He turned to the navy personnel who had followed him and said, "Seal off this castle and don't let anyone in or out!"
"yes!!"
The sailors responded and rushed out to guard all the exits of the castle.
A thousand soldiers are more than enough.
"My space is an independent, sealed space. Any substance can enter or leave my space if I want."
Inside, Marlos chuckled, "Your subordinates are quite loyal; they're already guarding outside. Too bad, so what if they sensed your presence? They can't get in."
"That's truly an amazing ability..."
Kuro looked at Edmund and asked, "How many Devil Fruit users do you have?"
To this, Edmund simply laughed: "Ah... I'm too rich. The wealth of an entire nation is in my hands, and I have no interest in anything else except Devil Fruits. I participate in all sorts of auctions in the underworld, and I've collected Devil Fruits that others can't even see. I've also found some useful people. This is all thanks to your Navy. Impel Down has so many prisoners; they're all natural candidates, aren't they, Marlos?"
"You flatter me, Your Majesty." Marlos turned and bowed to Edmund, saying, "You have bestowed upon me new power, and I will do my utmost to help you."
Edmund smiled and said, "Then let the rest of you introduce yourselves, so that our Golden Lion General can see them."
There were seven men with Edmund.
That Hansa, the Mountain of Flesh, is a Reflector who ate the 'Reflect Fruit' and can reflect all attacks.
Like a dwarf, Kayla is a "skinner" who ate the "skin-peeling fruit" and can peel off the "skin" of things.
"My name is Tavesh."
At this moment, a muscular man standing next to Edmund said, "I am a 'Exchanger' who ate the 'Exchange Fruit,' and I can exchange objects and even the essence of life, like this..."
He picked up a gold candlestick and an exquisite plate from the long table, his eyes widened, and he shouted, "Exchange!"
The golden candlestick and the plate flickered with a strange rhythm, but neither of them changed.
But then, Tavish threw the two objects away with force. With a crisp sound, the golden candlestick shattered on the ground like porcelain, while the porcelain plate remained undamaged, making a somewhat dull sound.
"The inner self is transformed."
Tavish said smugly, "The inside of this candlestick is fragile porcelain, while the inside of the plate has turned into gold. This is my ability, my power, which can even exchange souls!"
Whoosh!
In the next instant, a blur approached, and Kuro appeared in front of Tavish with a cold expression. His hand transformed into a hand blade, carrying an aura of dominance, and he mercilessly stabbed Tavish in the neck.
"Collision!!"
Just as he raised his arm, a loud shout rang out. Kuro frowned slightly, clenched his other hand into a fist, and threw a punch to the side.
Bang!!
With a muffled thud, Kuro's eyes widened in disbelief. His body was thrown sideways as if he had encountered a huge impact, and he was sent flying.
In the same spot, a young man remained in the charging posture, grinning menacingly at him.
Kuro stopped and looked at the young man.
The imposing aura... couldn't be blocked?
He was still using the domineering aura of the third stage, 'external release,' which should have been able to block it.
"My name is George."
The young man rubbed his nose with his index finger, revealing a hearty laugh. "I'm a 'Charge Man' who ate the 'Charge-Charge Fruit'! No matter what kind of being it is, I can knock it flying!"
"Oh...that's really impressive." Kuro flicked his hand and said casually.
Kuro knew very well that domineering power wasn't a panacea.
Like the Barrier-Barrier Fruit, even the deepest Haki might not be able to break through it.
Ability is the true miracle.
But there seem to be a bit too many people with the ability to perform miracles.
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