One thousand ordinary pirate powerhouses, no matter how they combined, could not contend with a Four Emperors.
However, if their power was concentrated into one person, the situation would be vastly different.
Of course, there was also a most important prerequisite here.
That was, the person serving as the Shadows Asgard must be strong enough themselves.
Their spirit must also be extraordinary, sufficient to suppress the chaos of the shadows within their body and achieve perfect control.
If he could do that, even Roland would be slightly interested in making a move against him.
Unfortunately, the decadent fat otaku Moria, who was defeated by Kaido, clearly couldn't do it.
The consciousness of a thousand people constantly impacted his mind, almost driving him insane.
If it weren't for the fact that he was the Shadow-Shadow Fruit ability user himself, he would have exploded and died long ago.
"All of you, behave yourselves and become my power!!!"
Thousand Shadows Moria roared at the sky, his crimson eyes wide open.
Boom!!!
A heavy punch, gathering the power of a thousand people, slammed into the ground.
Rumble!
Thriller Bark groaned under the immense pressure.
Crack!
A massive crack, almost spanning the entire island ship, formed.
One strike, split island!!!
In terms of pure power, Thousand Shadows Moria had indeed touched the threshold of an Emperor-level.
"This is a being on the same level as Crocodile; as expected, the Shichibukai are all formidable!"
Vivi's expression was solemn.
"He actually split the island with one strike; what terrifying power is this? Could it be that only the boss..."
Secretary Karifa's pretty face showed a look of horror.
"No, this level is not enough for the Captain to make a move!"
Nami spoke decisively, arcs of electricity flickering around her.
"That's right, we said when we set off that this Shichibukai would be entirely our responsibility!"
Kuina also nodded firmly, taking out her blue bow transformation device from her pocket.
"Hmm, Moria's power, after absorbing so many shadows, is indeed unparalleled, but he also has a fatal weakness. He seems unable to perfectly control this power. If left alone, he probably won't last long and will collapse!"
Robin analyzed.
"But... if he continues to rampage like this, the entire ship will sink!"
Bonney said with concern.
"That won't do; I haven't even started treasure hunting yet!"
Nami's expression was stern; for the sake of treasure, she intended to go all out.
Just then.
"I say, everyone, have you forgotten my existence?"
Teapot Shukaku stood on Karu's head, his face full of arrogance and Haki.
"Jie jie, the protagonist always makes his move last. You all have tried hard enough; now, leave it to me..."
Shukaku's boastful words were cut short when he suddenly found himself airborne, being lifted by someone.
"Oh right, I almost forgot, giants should be dealt with by heavyweights of the same size!"
Nami gripped Shukaku by the scruff of his neck.
"It's decided then, Racoon-chan, go~"
Whoosh!
Nami performed a single-handed big swing, throwing Shukaku in Moria's direction.
"How many times have I told you, I'm not a racoon, you bastard!"
Teapot Shukaku's body rapidly expanded with the wind, transforming into a giant beast form of the same size and weight class as Moria.
The moment he landed, the earth cracked, and rocks flew into the air; Gaia herself would give it full marks.
"Heh heh heh, I am invincible now!"
Shichibukai Moria laughed maniacally.
A huge slap landed on Shukaku's face.
The immense force made even Shukaku stagger.
".You damn balloon bastard, what are you showing off for in front of me!"
Shukaku cursed, retaliating with a merciless punch that landed on Moria's inflated belly.
"Ugh oh..."
Moria's crimson eyes suddenly widened, and black shadows escaped from his mouth.
"All of you, come back!"
Moria struggled to cover his mouth, preventing the shadows from escaping.
"Jie jie, is that all? I haven't even started using my full strength yet; are you already done?"
Shukaku laughed triumphantly.
"Bastard, die!"
Moria's thick right hand slammed down.
Shukaku nimbly dodged, and at the same time, delivered an uppercut to Moria's chin.
"Ora ora ora~"
He didn't use flashy ninjutsu, nor did he unleash the devastating Tailed Beast Ball ultimate attack.
At this moment, Shukaku was like a boxer, treating Moria as a punching bag.
Punch after punch, he continuously forced Moria back, leaving him no room to retaliate.
If Moria hadn't been so greedy, only absorbing five hundred shadows, he might have been able to contend with Shukaku.
But he was too greedy and overestimated his own will.
The thousand shadows, while bringing him immense power, also came with huge drawbacks.
As a result, he was already expending all his effort just to suppress the chaotic shadows within him.
On one side were the restless shadows, and on the other was the relentless heavy assault of the giant beast Shukaku.
Shichibukai Moria's mind was already on the verge of collapse.
Black shadows continuously escaped from his mouth.
"It's over; this is the final blow!!!"
Shukaku mustered all his strength, delivering a spiraling punch to Moria's balloon-like abdomen.
Whoosh!
Moria's massive body flew backward with a crash.
Boom!
Rumble!
The island ship's land shook violently.
"Ugh oh oh oh..."
Moria, having lost all consciousness, instantly released everything.
All the shadows transformed into a black torrent, gushing from his mouth, rushing to various places, and returning to their original bodies.
Shichibukai Shichibukai Moria, defeated!!!
"Yay, we won!"
Kuina and Bonney high-fived each other.
"As expected of Racoon-chan~"
Vivi nodded.
"Gagaga~ (Boss is mighty)"
The speedy duck Karu echoed.
"What an incredible creature!"
Robin sighed, she was the only one besides Roland who had witnessed Shukaku's appearance.
At the time, she only thought it was an ordinary teapot, but she never expected it to defeat two Shichibukai one after another.
"The boss has been defeated, let's go see how much treasure we got!"
Nami rubbed her fists, impatient.
Just then.
"It's over so quickly, you truly are my girls!"
A faint voice came from the forest, instantly attracting the attention of all the girls.
"Mr. Roland"
"Captain"
"Bro~"
"Big brother~"
Amidst the girls' joyful calls, Roland and Thor walked out together first.
Accompanying Roland were Ghost Princess Perona and the bewildered Gengar.
"Huh~"
"Isn't that…"
...right?
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