Reborn as Marco phoenix after loss to Blackbeard Pirates

Three massive figures roared across the sky, casting shadows that blotted out the sun. Their presence was overwhelming, terrifying in its sheer force.

"Wow~!"

Behind Marco, enormous flame wings unfurled, majestic and radiant. In his hand, a massive flame spear appeared, blazing with blue flames along its length. "Kill!" he shouted.

With a powerful bang, Marco flew towards the three incoming enemies. His spear whistled through the air, leaving a trail of dazzling gun shadows. He slashed fiercely at Vasco Shot, who was leading the charge!

The sound of impact rang out.

Vasco Shot's body was instantly covered in Armament Haki. His fists, as large as hammers, came crashing down towards Marco's head, his expression fierce and brutal. He fought without a care, showing no concern for either his safety or the enemy's, cruelly indifferent to both.

He didn't flinch at the blazing spear descending toward him, determined to smash Marco's head!

Rumble!

Marco's flame spear struck with terrifying destructive power. At the tip of the spear, compressed flames of pure destruction were unleashed. The moment the spear connected with Vasco Shot, his body was torn apart, flesh and blood sent flying, revealing bone beneath!

Vasco Shot's eyes widened in shock. The brutal savagery in his gaze was instantly replaced by disbelief and terror. His fists, poised to strike Marco, froze mid-air as shock overwhelmed him.

Rumble!

The flame spear exploded with a devastating force, and a massive ball of flame, bright as the sun, ignited at Vasco Shot's wound. The flash of light was blinding as the flames erupted with a deafening roar.

Vasco Shot was sent flying, his body riddled with a massive hole. Blood poured out as his skin and flesh were burned away, leaving only bloodied bones.

Thunderous crashes followed as his massive body hurtled into the distance, smashing through buildings and sending plumes of smoke rising into the sky.

Although it seemed to unfold over a long time, everything happened in mere moments. Almost as soon as Vasco Shot was sent flying...

Katerina Devon and Poison Q attacked at once.

Neither spared a glance at their fallen companion; their eyes locked on Marco, driven by the singular purpose of finishing him off. Whatever horrors or chaos lay behind them, they ignored. Killing Marco was all that mattered.

Marco, however, knew there wasn't enough time to swing his spear again. The two were already too close.

"Whoosh~~!"

Behind Marco, a surge of flames erupted into the sky. From within the inferno, the majestic Immortal Phoenix appeared! Its presence was timeless, like the vastness of the seas.

The roaring flames filled the sky.

At the same time, Marco threw a punch toward Katerina Devon and Poison Q. The moment his fist struck, the endless flames behind him surged forward, condensing onto his fist with unstoppable force. Flames from miles around converged upon his blow, creating a scene both magnificent and terrifying.

At that moment, Marco stood like an emperor commanding the kingdom of flames. Behind him, the Immortal Phoenix spread its wings, each one stretching a hundred meters wide, dominating the sky.

With one punch, he commanded the world's flames.

"Immortal Phoenix: Great Flame Emperor!"

In a flash, Marco's punch, blazing like the sun, struck Katerina Devon and Poison Q, who were charging in for the kill.

Rumble~~!

An explosion of searing flames erupted like a nuclear blast, engulfing the entire sky above the island in endless light and fire. The explosion triggered a destructive storm that swept down toward the island.

Bang~~!

As the storm swept through the island town, rows of buildings crumbled like paper. The earth itself seemed powerless, ripped apart by the force, with dust and debris flying in every direction.

The two, Katerina Devon and Poison Q, found themselves caught in the center of this destructive force. An overwhelming fear, unlike anything they had ever experienced, washed over them.

Even though they had both covered themselves in Armament Haki, it wasn't enough. The terrifying power of the Great Flame Emperor surged through them, sending ripples of energy through their bodies as their blood churned uncontrollably.

Burst!

Both instantly spat out mouthfuls of blood.

Then, the bodies of Katerina Devon and Poison Q, like kites with broken strings, flew through the air in two arcs, crashing violently into the ruined ground below.

Boom~!

Two massive craters formed on impact, sending earth and rocks flying in all directions. Dense cracks snaked through the ground, adding to the devastation.

The scene was shocking, leaving everyone in stunned silence. For a moment, not a single word was spoken.

Everyone stood frozen, dumbfounded.

It was so quiet, the sound of a pin dropping could be heard.

Even Kuzan, who was heading toward the port, paused and looked back at the spectacle of the Great Flame Emperor. For someone known for his unshakable calm, today he felt an unprecedented shock. His usual composure wavered, and deep inside, he was astonished.

Swish!

The flames in the sky rolled back and dissipated, the Immortal Phoenix fading away. As the light from the flames scattered, Marco remained suspended in mid-air, still holding his blazing spear. He looked down coldly, his voice carrying through the silence, "The hunter is me… and you're just prey."

Rumble!

Without hesitation, Marco hurled the flaming spear with immense force.

The terrifying sound of the spear cutting through the air echoed as it hurtled toward Katerina Devon at the bottom of the pit…!