Zephyr voice was soft, but it still didn't escape Bob's ears. However, it didn't matter by the time the Marine Headquarters people arrived, the matter would have already been dealt with.
In this area, Zephyr was likely the only one with significant combat strength. Otherwise, knowing that Bob was here, they wouldn't have sent just one person to arrest him.
"Hahaha!"
"I didn't expect my reputation to be so great! To be remembered by you guys from the Marine Headquarters!"
"I wonder if it's my luck or my misfortune!"
John had completely suppressed the distressed expression he had when he lost money earlier. With his rapier, he slowly walked over to Bob's side.
His gaze towards Zephyr was filled with hostility.
"Hmph! John, commander of the Rocks Pirates! A notorious villain!"
"It's hard not to know of your infamy!"
Zephyr narrowed his eyes as he looked at John, who was approaching, and spoke.
The gamblers nearby were shocked once again.
"This guy in the red robe, wielding a rapier, is also a commander of the Rocks Pirates?"
"Another major pirate! I thought he was just a small fry!"
"I'm numb. Why would two major pirates come here to gamble? This amount of money is nothing to them."
"I don't know. I just hope the Marines can deal with these two pirates, and then I can go home! Even if the Marines arrest me, it's better than facing two major pirates!"
"…"
The onlookers, now looking at Bob and John, no longer had the expression of watching a spectacle. Two commanders from the Rocks Pirates meant extreme danger for these civilians.
Now, they only hoped the Marines could quickly handle the pirates and restore peace.
"Since when do pirates care about infamy!" John said.
"But I have heard of you. It seems you're quite strong. As a Marine Vice Admiral from HQ, I'd like to see what you're made of today!"
"I believe if I defeat you, my infamy... no, my notoriety, will rise another level!"
John chuckled sinisterly, his gaze towards Zephyr filled with provocation.
Having lost to Bob in the gamble, John had been simmering with anger. The arrival of the Marines gave him the perfect opportunity to vent.
"Bob, last time you stole the spotlight by fighting the Sea King. This time, let me show you my strength!"
"As for those Marine minions, you can handle them!"
John had already drawn his rapier and turned to Bob as he spoke.
"Yo! Taking the lead, huh? Good luck!"
Bob replied with a smile.
John volunteering to take the lead was exactly what Bob wanted. This way, he could stay on the sidelines.
Zephyr, hearing John words, smiled faintly. A one-on-one fight was exactly what he wanted.
Compared to fighting two people, taking them down one by one was obviously easier. Plus, it would buy him time for reinforcements to arrive.
"Let's take this outside! There's not enough room here to fight properly!"
Bob quickly packed up the chips and other items. He still needed to exchange them for cash later. If they wrecked the place, his winnings would be for nothing.
With that said, the group hurried outside, and at this moment, they appeared surprisingly harmonious, remaining silent throughout the entire journey.
.....
Outside the casino, the crowd surged. Some local residents, upon seeing the marine approach, couldnt help but glance in their direction. They saw hundreds of marine soldiers, clad in new uniforms, gripping their rifles tightly, as much to Bob and John on the field.
Among the crowd, a few citizens recognized Bob as a notorious pirate from the Rocks Pirates and shouted out in alarm.
Instantly, the crowd dispersed in frenzy, vanishing from sight in the blink of an eye.
On the field, Zephyr, seeing that the crowd had completely scattered, hesitated no longer. With a step forward, he launched himself like a projectile, heading into the distance. Seeing this, John lips curled into a cold smile, and he immediately followed.
Zephyr had chosen a relatively secluded spot to avoid harming the marine soldiers during the fight.
"I didn't expect you to choose to duel me alone!"
"You're so confident, but also foolish!"
Zephyr stood on a rock, watching as John caught up. His aura suddenly expanded as he spoke slowly.
"Whether it's foolish or not, we'll see after the fight!"
As he spoke, John had already arrived in front of Zephyr. His red robe fluttered in the wind, and the Western sword in his hand gleamed with a cold light under the sun, slashing forward directly.
At this moment.
Zephyr arms, which had been crossed in front of his chest, now spread open. His originally robust arms suddenly swelled, and feeling the sharp aura rushing towards him, he narrowed his eyes slightly and let out a low shout.
"Armament Haki—Hardening!"
Before the words had even fully left his mouth, Zephyr arms had already turned black, gleaming with a metallic sheen under the sun.
"Clang!"
In the silence, a deafening roar seemed to erupt.
John Western sword struck Zephyr's arms as if hitting steel, sending out sparks of intense heat.
"Your precision is good! But your strength is still lacking!"
Zephyr suddenly looked up, narrowing his eyes with a playful expression.
"What an incredible strength!"
John's face showed a hint of shock. He quickly withdrew his hand holding the Western sword from Zephyr's arms, gripping the still slightly trembling sword tightly, and retreated ten meters.
In the next instant.
John flicked his wrist, lifting the Western sword below him in an upward slash.
A massive sword energy erupted from John position, carrying a terrifying aura and carved a long, deep gash straight for Zephyr.
Feeling the sharp sword energy approaching, Zephyr showed no panic. Instead of retreating, he advanced, letting out a low shout.
"Rokushiki—Shigan!"
Zephyr's arms, glowing with black light, shot forward rapidly, unleashing countless Shigan strikes. The air, filled with the terrifying speed and power, sonic booms continuously erupted from his fingertips.
"Boom!"
A thunderous sound exploded, audible even from dozens of kilometers away.
At the point where the sword energy met the fingertips, a blinding white light erupted. Even the peripheral glare was so intense that it was impossible to keep one's eyes open, as if countless white lamps had been lit simultaneously.
In his original position, Zephyr remained unmoved, his foot deeply embedded in the soil, his face showing a calm expression.
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