"Undying Body?" Jack, his body wrapped in bandages, frowned as he stared at Meiser on the screen. "This kid actually has an undying body?"
"Is that even possible?"
"Maybe it's just extremely strong defense?" Queen speculated.
Just like that guy King—if he didn't extinguish the flames on his back, even the most powerful attacks would be useless against him.
Thinking this, Queen glanced over.
"What a fool," King, who was being stared at by Queen, said calmly. "If it were merely strong defense, why would the Marine Fleet Admiral say such a thing?"
If the opponent didn't truly possess an undying body, the Marine Fleet Admiral wouldn't make such a statement—after all, it would easily damage Marine morale!
He refused to believe the Marine Fleet Admiral hadn't considered this.
But since he said it, it meant the opponent might genuinely have an undying body.
"Bastard, what do you mean by that?" Queen, having been insulted, instantly flared up.
Glancing at the bandages on Queen's body, King said indifferently, "What, you still want to fight me?"
Queen:
Damn it, if he hadn't been beaten so badly by the Red Hair Pirates this time, he'd definitely teach this bastard a lesson.
"Both of you, stop arguing."
"Shut up!"
Jack:...
The scolded junior Jack didn't dare utter a word, obediently shrinking back to watch the broadcast.
Clearly, in front of Queen and King, the so-called "Dock King" was nothing but a little brother.
Having yelled at Jack, Queen's mood noticeably improved, and he said, "Hmph, can't be bothered with you."
King felt somewhat speechless, as if he wanted to deal with this guy in the first place.
Seeing that King ignored him, Queen didn't continue taunting.
Then, he asked, "Where's Big Brother Kaido?"
"Why isn't he out watching the broadcast?"
"Big Brother Kaido is drowning his sorrows in drink," Jack said.
Hearing Jack's words, Queen showed a complicated expression.
Then, he said irritably, "It's all that damn Shanks' fault!"
If it weren't for that bastard's interference, their Beast Pirates would have already taken Whitebeard's territory.
Damn Shanks!
Glancing at Queen, King said, "If Whitebeard dies at Marine Headquarters this time, we can still seize his territory."
Queen paused, then nodded. "Yeah, you're right."
At that moment, Sengoku's voice came through the broadcast again.
"Everyone, attention!" Sengoku said. "The Blood-Eyed Ninja possesses hypnotic abilities! The Royal Seven Warlord of the Sea, Bartholomew Kuma, has now become his puppet!"
"Do not approach him recklessly! Attack with long-range weapons!"
Hearing Sengoku's words, the entire battlefield fell into silence.
Then, some Marines exclaimed in disbelief, "Hypnotic abilities that can even control a Royal Seven Warlord of the Sea?"
"How terrifying!"
"Is this guy a monster?!"
Staring at the man standing on Kuma's shoulder, the Marines' eyes were filled with shock.
"Hey now, this can't be a joke," Borsalino said, watching Meiser standing on Kuma's shoulder. "He can even control Kuma?"
Although this guy had been transformed into a biological weapon, his strength was still considerable.
Yet... he was still controlled by the Blood-Eyed Ninja?
"Truly a troublesome brat," Akainu, from the rear of the battlefield, stared intently at Meiser's back and said, "This time, we must capture him!"
If even a Royal Seven Warlord of the Sea like Kuma couldn't resist his hypnotic ability, then... could a Vice Admiral withstand it?
Thinking of this, an intense killing intent erupted in Akainu's eyes.
However, after considering the current priorities, Akainu restrained his killing intent and turned to walk away.
"No wonder Kuma followed him all the way to the plaza," Jozu said, staring at Meiser's back. "I didn't expect he was being controlled."
Is this the ability of a Ninja?
"Gurararara, interesting brat," Whitebeard laughed heartily.
The question is whether his hypnotic ability has any limitations.
If not... he could potentially control all the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea!
That would significantly increase their chances of winning this war!
"Hey, did you all see that?" Queen, who had been silent for a long time, pointed at the man on the screen and said, "This guy can even control a Royal Seven Warlord of the Sea?"
He knew exactly what that meant!!
"So what?" Jack said disdainfully. "It's just controlling one of the World Government's dogs. What's the big deal..."
"You idiot!"
Queen loudly interrupted Jack. "Do you think Bartholomew Kuma is weak?"
Jack, being scolded, was taken aback. Why was he being yelled at for this?
"Bartholomew Kuma's strength is considerable even among the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea," Queen slowly explained.
"Is he stronger than me?"
Queen: ...
The two looked at Jack, who was acting foolishly, and for a moment didn't know what to say.
Although these Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea are dogs of the World Government... their strength is undeniable.
Especially Hawkeye, Bartholomew Kuma, and the Pirate Empress - each one is stronger than the last.
At the very least, they're much stronger than their little brother Jack.
Of course, they're still far inferior to the two of us!
After all... we are Kaido's right-hand men!
"Why is no one saying anything?" Jack scratched his head. "Was there something wrong with what I said?"
"Nothing wrong," Queen shook his head. "Anyway... just stay away from this Blood-Eyed Ninja from now on."
"What about recruiting him?"
"Of course, Big Brother Kaido will handle it personally!" Queen grinned. "After this kid comes to the New World, Boss Kaido will go find him."
"These are Boss Kaido's own words."
"Well... alright then."
Since Big Brother Queen said so, he couldn't argue further.
It's just a pity that he wouldn't get to fight the Blood-Eyed Ninja.
Thinking this, Jack showed a regretful expression.
Seeing Jack like this, King and Queen exchanged a glance before shaking their heads in unison.
Their younger brother Jack really was... all brawn and no brains.
"Father!!"
Watching Bartholomew Kuma carrying Meiser on his shoulder as he rushed near the plaza, Bonney's eyes welled up with tears.
Then, she glared furiously at Meiser and said, "Damn Blood-Eyed Ninja, how dare you treat my father like this!"
"I will definitely kill you!"
How could she not be enraged when her beloved father was being used as a puppet?
If only she could immediately reach Marine Headquarters, she would rush there right now to rescue him!
Hearing Bonney's words, the two middle-aged men behind her showed traces of concern in their eyes.
They wondered if Kuma would still be... after this war...
Thinking this, they exchanged another glance and sighed together.
"What a terrifying man," Capone Bege said with a grave expression as he watched Meiser on the screen. "To actually turn Bartholomew Kuma, one of the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea, into a puppet."
If such an ability were used on him... he would definitely be controlled instantly!
Even if he miraculously escaped, he couldn't possibly counter-kill the opponent, because... this man also possessed an Undying Body!
At this thought, Capone Bege completely abandoned any idea of making an enemy of him.
"Why would someone like this become Straw Hat Boy's subordinate?" Law said with a furrowed brow.
Could it be... that Straw Hat was actually being controlled by this guy?
Considering this possibility, Law's eyes grew serious.
This wasn't impossible!
"Kapapapapa!"
"An Undying Body combined with powerful hypnotic abilities - this is getting more and more interesting," Apoo laughed heartily. "Don't you think so, Hawkins?"
"Yes."
This time Hawkins didn't ignore Apoo but nodded in agreement.
After putting away the cards in his hand, a faint smile appeared on Hawkins' face.
He... had already obtained the answer he wanted!
"Gehihihihi!"
"As expected of the man I've taken a liking to," Moria laughed loudly.
Not only could he control Kuma the Cyborg, but he also possessed what appeared to be an Undying Body... no wonder this kid dared to boast about challenging three Marine Admirals!
With the power of an Undying Body, he could definitely do it!
At the very least... he could stall them without any problem!
At that moment, Absalom said with a tearful face, "Captain, I'm starting to have some regrets."
"Huh?"
"What?"
Looking at Absalom with confusion, Moria asked, "What are you regretting?"
"About the matter of fighting the Blood-Eyed Ninja, of course," Absalom said. "With his hypnosis and Undying Body, what can I possibly use to fight him?"
What if the other party controlled him at first sight? Then he wouldn't even be able to cry about it.
"Whether you can win or not, you'll only know after fighting," Moria said, staring into Absalom's eyes.
After saying this, Moria paused for a moment before continuing, "Absalom, if you don't even have the courage to draw your sword, you'll never become strong in this lifetime."
As he spoke, scenes from the past surfaced in Moria's mind.
Hadn't he been terrified by Kaido back then, losing the courage to draw his sword and muddling through decades in a daze?
During that time, he had truly lived like a waste!
But now things were different—he had regained his confidence!
Once he trained his strength to a higher level, he would go to the Land of Wano and cause trouble for that bastard!
"Captain, I understand!" Absalom nodded as if he had grasped something. "I will challenge him!"
"Good, that's my subordinate!"
"Kishishishi!"
Snapping back to reality, Moria threw his head back and laughed heartily.
That's more like it!
Only by having the courage to challenge the strong can one qualify to become strong themselves!
People around them glanced strangely at Moria, wondering why this guy was suddenly laughing like a madman.
But Moria paid no attention to their stares and instead assured Absalom that he would train him well.
"Gecko Moria, huh."
Shakky glanced at the large figure in the crowd and remarked, "Speaking of which, Xiao Meiser and the others managed to leave Sabaody Archipelago alive partly because of him."
Rayleigh took a swig of liquor and nodded. "It seems this guy, who lost his spirit after being beaten by Kaido, has regained his confidence."
He'll probably head to the New World to challenge Kaido before long.
At this thought, Rayleigh burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha."
"Another silver medal contender," Shakky sighed.
"Maybe he could become one of the gold medal contenders, who knows?"
Shakky paused at this, then smiled. "Perhaps."
Rayleigh nodded and turned his gaze to Meiser on the screen. "With hypnotic abilities and an undying body, this kid's chances of rescuing Ace have increased even more."
As he spoke, images of the God's Knights flashed through Rayleigh's mind.
I wonder how this kid's undying body differs from those guys', Rayleigh thought to himself.
As for Meiser's identity, Rayleigh had no doubts—after all, the kid didn't bear the unique mark of the God's Knights on his arm!
Thinking this, Rayleigh breathed a sigh of relief.
Hearing Rayleigh's words, Shakky nodded firmly. "Yes, indeed."
Recalling Bartholomew Kuma's Devil Fruit ability, Shakky narrowed her eyes with a smile.
If this kid can manipulate Kuma to repel Ace away, then the Marines will be utterly defeated!
The thought made Shakky even happier.
Now... it's up to whether he can figure that out.
She then fixed her eyes on Meiser, waiting to see if he would do just that.
The object of her attention, Meiser, was currently staring at several figures on the execution platform.
"Using Kuma's Devil Fruit ability could indeed get me close to the execution platform quickly," Meiser said. "But... should I bring Kuma along?"
If Kuma flew over with him, he could use his Devil Fruit ability to repel Ace toward Whitebeard's side.
But there was one problem—would the Marine Fleet Admiral standing beside Ace launch an attack at that very moment?
He wasn't afraid of the other's attack, but if Kuma were hit... Without being able to use Haki, he might be destroyed!
If that happened, Kuma would completely lose any chance of revival.
Thinking of this, Meiser frowned.
He glanced down at Kuma's face, fell silent for a moment, and ultimately decided to give up on bringing Kuma along.
No matter what, he couldn't let this savior of the Straw Hat Pirates take such a risk.
Then, Meiser jumped down from Kuma's body, intending to manipulate him into using his Devil Fruit ability to launch himself toward the execution platform.
Just then, several Marine Vice Admirals charged over, roaring, "Blood-Eyed Ninja, prepare to die!"
Clang!
Boom!
"Wh-what?!"
Seeing Boa Hancock block their Flying Slash with her long legs, the Marines were dumbstruck.
Why was one of the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea protecting the Blood-Eyed Ninja?
Could it be... that this powerful Pirate Empress had also been controlled by the Blood-Eyed Ninja?!
Controlling two of the Royal Seven Warlords at once?
How terrifying!
As they were still trying to figure out what to do, Hancock angrily shouted, "You scoundrels, what do you intend to do to this queen's man?!"
"Huh?!"
"Huh!!!"