The Thriller Bark.
A special island in the New World, with a unique terrain, shrouded in black fog and often accompanied by storms.
Ships that passed through here, if not lucky enough, or without a powerful navigator, would almost certainly get lost.
And within this special zone lay a ship claimed to be the largest in the world – the Thriller Bark.
Before it was a massive entrance, disguised as an island, which had swallowed many pirates.
The owner of the Thriller Bark was Gecko Moria, who had recently become one of the Seven Warlords.
At this moment, Gecko Moria was rallying his subordinates.
Because they were about to head to Wano Country to contend with the Beast Pirates.
Standing over six meters tall, Gecko Moria was only twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. He had a peculiar and somewhat ugly appearance, but he harbored the dream of becoming the Pirate King.
As one of the Seven Warlords, he had the support and recognition of the World Government, which further filled Gecko Moria with confidence in his combat strength.
“Master, when do we depart?” Absalom, who had resumed his abilities from invisibility, asked while standing behind Gecko Moria.
“We depart tomorrow.” Gecko Moria clenched his fist and said with an excited smile, “Once I defeat Kaido of the Beasts, our status and position will be greatly elevated.”
Hogback chuckled, “Congratulations, Master. May you achieve victory.”
“If we successfully capture Kaido, Master, you must let me thoroughly study his body.”
“There’s no problem with that, Hogback.” Gecko Moria patted his chest and said with a laugh.
Just as Gecko Moria was telling everyone to prepare for departure the next day, an alarm sounded on the Thriller Bark.
Gecko Moria transformed into a flock of shadow bats and flew out, landing on the watchtower of the Thriller Bark.
This was specially built for Gecko Moria.
“Genbu Warship, the exclusive warship of the Genbu Grand Admiral.”
“It’s Benedict.”
Seeing the Genbu Warship from afar, Gecko Moria’s face showed shock.
He hadn’t expected Benedict to appear in the New World, let alone that he was coming for him.
“Hehehehe.”
“This is quite unexpected!”
“Hehehehe, this is my territory. Even if you are the Genbu Grand Admiral, I am not afraid!”
“Move, my undead army.”
“Hehehehe. By capturing Benedict, we will gain a huge bounty and receive weapons and equipment for secret research from the World Government.”
Gecko Moria had not forgotten the promises made to him when the World Government approached him to invite him to become a Seven Warlord.
He had even witnessed the power of those weapons at that time.
Sleeping zombies, one by one, began to crawl out of coffins or from underground at Gecko Moria’s call.
They gathered together, weapons in hand, ready for battle.
“Attack!”
Absalom, standing on a high vantage point, looked at the approaching warships and immediately gave the order.
The gunners of the artillery battery ignited and fired.
Seeing this, Benedict’s face broke into a smile.
“Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!”
White mist drifted, and hundreds, even thousands, of Benedicts surged across the sea.
The soldiers on the Genbu Warship also began their counterattack.
Patriot missiles were aimed at the Thriller Bark. As the buttons were pressed, twelve Patriot missiles streaked through the darkness with dazzling light.
Gecko Moria, on the watchtower, was stunned as he watched the twelve incoming beams of light.
What kind of weapon is this?
Is it Kizaru’s laser beams?
Rumble!
A large portion of the zombie army at the forefront instantly fell, pits were blasted into the ground, and the entire Thriller Bark shook violently.
Absalom, unable to stand due to the violent tremor and the incoming shockwave, fell to the ground.
He looked at the fallen zombie generals with a look of horror.
The destructive power was even more terrifying than their own cannons.
Swish swish swish!
Patriot missiles from other warships also launched their attacks.
A large portion of the Thriller Bark, disguised as an island, was directly covered by cannon fire.
Even the watchtower where Gecko Moria was located did not escape.
At the same time, Benedict’s clones boarded the Thriller Bark and began to eliminate the remaining stragglers.
Benedict was very pleased with the Patriot missile attack, and Gecko Moria became his first target for experimentation.
As the cannon fire stopped, the Genbu Navy soldiers began to board the ship and capture the pirates who had not been killed by the explosions.
Gecko Moria, his body coalesced from a large number of shadow bats, stared at Benedict with rage and roared, “Benedict, are you trying to destroy my pirate crew?”
Gecko Moria had lost his earlier confidence and composure.
He was horrified to discover that the power wielded by the Genbu Navy was very similar to and just as terrifying as the power demonstrated by the World Government.
The current Thriller Bark could not withstand such bombardment.
He had to step forward to stop the Genbu Navy and capture Benedict.
He needed to capture Benedict to obtain the enormous bounty, and he also wanted to seize those warships.
“You are a pirate, and I am the Navy. It is only right to arrest you,” Benedict said, looking at Gecko Moria with a hint of laziness, and smiled.
“Besides, if I didn’t come, and you went to Wano Country to fight Kaido to the death, you would have lost your pirate crew in the end.”
Gecko Moria, upon hearing this, retorted angrily, “Nonsense! I am the man who will become the Pirate King.”
“I will defeat Kaido. I will stand at the pinnacle of this world.”
“And I will capture you.”
“Shadow Spear!”
Benedict curled his lips, took a step forward, and his figure suddenly disappeared.
Gecko Moria felt a sense of impending crisis and immediately activated his ability: “Shadow Shifter!”
Benedict’s fist landed on Gecko Moria.
Boom!
The immense power shattered Gecko Moria, like a balloon pricked by a needle, turning him into fragments.
“Shadow Spear!”
At the same time, Gecko Moria’s figure reappeared not far away, transforming his shadows into a long spear, attempting to pierce Benedict.
Seeing the incoming spear, Benedict reached out to grab it.
Gecko Moria let out a hehehehe sound.
The Shadow Spear was incredibly hard and sharp, capable of piercing a mountain with ease.
Benedict daring to catch his Shadow Spear with his bare hands was simply courting death.
This also made Gecko Moria fantasize about capturing Benedict.
“Martial Arts of Strength, Fist Aura!”
Benedict caught the incoming Shadow Spear with his left hand, and then covered his right hand with Armament Haki, unleashing a punch towards the distant Gecko Moria.
The powerful force formed a black fist aura, instantly sending Gecko Moria flying.