Chapter 126 Parting is inevitable.
Chapter 126 Parting is inevitable.
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"What a spineless idiot! A challenger running away like this!"
Joz sat on the deck, squeezing his clothes, quite resentful.
It's outrageous that seven or eight people would throw him into the sea together!
Don't you know diamonds are heavy?! I sank to the bottom and almost drowned!
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"Gurararara..." The white-bearded man chuckled in a low voice, "You can't say that, you just know that continuing to fight is pointless."
"Hmph! That kid's just scared!"
Vista scoffed, "Unlike you, Dad, you're a man who doesn't have a single scar on his back from running away!"
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Should I tell them that I've run before, but I ran fast enough that I don't have any scars...?
Let's forget about it and not ruin the children's beautiful fantasies.
The white-bearded man swung his flask and took a few gulps, then glanced at Allen, who was enjoying the breeze at the bow of the ship. His laughter was meaningful: "Gulp... kid, you've been keeping a deep secret."
"Yeah! Is that Conqueror's Haki? It's just like Dad back then!" Jozu put on his clothes and leaned closer to examine Allen.
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"There's still a gap between me and my dad, but it's still quite exaggerated," Marco said slowly, his eyes lowered.
"You've never shown Conqueror's Haki before, yet you're this strong..."
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"Captain Belial, you're amazing! I was trembling even from that distance. Your aura is terrifying!"
Teach smiled, her eyes narrowing, a hint of something unspeakable flashing across them.
What...what terrifying ambition!
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Allen crossed his arms, turned his head, and said calmly, "Adding a little something to Conqueror's Haki can achieve this effect. I haven't used it before because there weren't any worthwhile enemies to use it against."
"I never said I don't have Conqueror's Haki."
"I didn't mean to hide it, it's just that you didn't ask, right?"
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"It seems like I didn't say that... Wait! Is this a question of whether I said it or not?!"
Sachi punched Allen in the shoulder and laughed, "The Navy's intelligence department is really terrible! You're so strong, and your bounty is only a billion!"
"But after this, your bounty will definitely be greatly increased, maybe even surpassing Shanks'!"
"Hahaha! Marco's position isn't going to be secure from now on!! Hahaha...ha..."
Sachi was laughing when he realized that something was off about the atmosphere.
"Um... why aren't you guys laughing? Marco, why are you so serious? Are you really worried that Belial will steal your spot? We're brothers..."
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"He is not our brother."
Marco sighed and looked intently at Allen.
"After all... you've never called him 'Dad'."
Sachi frowned, his tone displeased: "What are you talking about, Marco!"
"Beria... he just hasn't gotten used to it yet. Once he does, he definitely will..."
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"Enough! Stop talking! Sachi!!"
Marco angrily interrupted Sachi, staring intently at Allen: "Is there nothing here that you'd want to stay?!"
Allen smiled faintly, his long, slender fingers resting on the edge of his cheek, on the rough knot of the bandage.
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"Stop!"
Bista snapped, his usual elegance and composure gone: "Don't take it off! We don't want to see you like this!!"
tear-
The faint sound of fibers breaking was as clear as a thunderclap.
The bandages, stained with dust and dark red blood, slowly loosened and slipped off his face like old calluses.
Round and round.
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It was a face that defied precise description.
It is not graceful or handsome, but rather sharp and angular, as if carved by a celestial being, with every line containing ultimate strength and beauty.
Especially those eyes.
No longer the occasional flashes of brilliance that are deliberately feigned on a daily basis, but rather like a deep black hole, with dark currents surging deep within its pupils.
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As the bandages were completely removed, a few strands of black hair fell casually across her forehead, not appearing messy at all, but rather adding to her mysterious aura.
An absolutely perfect face.
Allen moved his neck slightly, making a crisp, light crack.
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"So...so beautiful..."
Sachi froze, staring wide-eyed at Allen.
"So you weren't just bragging, you really are handsome enough to make me lose my mind!!"
"No...this face..."
Sachi tapped his head: "Hasn't I seen this somewhere before? It looks so familiar..."
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"Of course you've seen it."
Marco's voice was terrifyingly low, the words squeezed out between clenched teeth: "This is a remarkable rising star of the Navy, a hero of the next generation..."
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"Uchiha Allen," Allen said calmly, "Of course, if you call me Belial, I'll accept it."
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Sachi finally understood.
Why is the atmosphere so strange? Why do the captains who usually spar with the Belial brothers look so grim?
"Navy... Navy... Are you kidding me?!"
Like most of the crew, Sachi was both shocked and furious at being deceived.
"How could you be a Marine! How could you possibly be a Marine?! You bastard!!!!"
Two streams of hot tears slid down Sachi's face; he clearly realized...
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Allen turned to Sachi, his gaze softening: "Sachi...you're too naive. Don't be so naive."
He was practically telling Thatch that he was a Marine. Most of the other captains had guessed it, but Thatch never doubted him.
That's why you're so unguarded with everyone...
Upon realizing this, Allen said coldly, "They're utterly naive to the point of stupidity, unable to even sense the danger that's right in front of them!"
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Thump—!
The handle of Murakumo-giri slammed onto the deck, causing a jolt in the air!
The white-bearded man slowly stood up, casting a huge shadow.
"Letting your friends down isn't a good habit, kid!!"
A terrifying aura spread out, and the space seemed to crack with a dull tremor.
The world's strongest man, Whitebeard...
He's furious!!
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Even with Allen's current strength, facing such pressure made his hair stand on end, and his body involuntarily entered a fighting state!
brush--
It's Sachi.
Satchi stepped between Allen and Whitebeard, and knelt down before Whitebeard with a thud.
"Dad!! Even though he's a Marine! He's never hurt us!!"
"Please! Please let him go!! Please!!"
"Please..."
Peng—Peng—Peng—
Sachi slammed his forehead hard against the deck, and blood began to seep out after only a few moments.
He was about to kowtow again, but one hand pressed down on his drooping shoulder.
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Allen clenched his fists and said coldly, "Truly hopeless stupidity..."
"Who do you think I am! Do I need you to beg for my life?!"
tumultuous!!
A violent aura swept out, rivaling the mountain-like, heavy pressure of the white-bearded man!
Allen raised his head and met Whitebeard's gaze without flinching: "I'm leaving, and even the strongest in the world can't stop me!"
The atmosphere was incredibly heavy; even breathing became difficult on the ship.
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call--
The white-bearded man suddenly sat down, his wide cloak billowing in a fierce wind.
"Yes...it can't be kept..."
There was a hint of melancholy in his voice.
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