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In fact, everything that is happening now is exactly as Blackbeard had imagined.

It can be said that everything Blackbeard had thought of before had come true, and everything seemed to be going so smoothly for him.

However, what was somewhat unexpected was that while he had calculated everything, he hadn't anticipated that Ace would be able to react in time.

They originally intended to take advantage of the properties of this Devil Fruit before Ace could react.

They succeeded immediately.

In that case, Whitebeard would be hesitant to act rashly, and other pirates would definitely not dare to make a move.

Of course, even if they take action, I'm safe here as long as Ace is in my hands.

This would greatly increase the probability of success for your subsequent plans.

As for the navy...

All we need to do is get Whitebeard to stop it.

Although the Navy's current battles have wiped out many of their own pirates.

However, Blackbeard had nothing to worry about.

Ultimately, these are all consumables, and even if they are all gone in the end, Blackbeard will not feel a single penny of regret.

As long as one's core remains intact, then one's plans can proceed.

Besides, weren't those pirates killed by the Marines?!
If these marines don't kill these pirates, how can they cause any other trouble at this point?

Blackbeard naturally didn't feel any remorse in this matter.

However, if everything fails now and Ace isn't caught, that will be a real headache.

"Teach, you don't actually think no one knows the power of your Devil Fruit, do you?!"

Ace said calmly.

He was indeed a little surprised. If he hadn't already known about the Dark-Dark Fruit's abilities, and even knew that if he had been caught earlier, he probably wouldn't have been able to break free.

After learning about the properties of the fruit, especially Ace.

Because he had already decided that he would definitely take action against Teach later.

Therefore, he was the one who cared most about this matter.

Naturally, he also knew a lot about the abilities of the Dark-Dark Fruit.

They also knew what to do if they were to deal with the Dark-Dark Fruit.

It has to be said that the more Ace learned about this fruit, the more surprised he became.

I never expected that there would be people who could absorb ability users, and even directly nullify their abilities.

And most importantly, it seems that I'm actually in a difficult position when facing the other party.

The main problem is that his domineering aura isn't that impressive, and his physical skills aren't actually that great either.

Given that his physical skills and Haki are not very strong.

Facing the Dark-Dark Fruit, as a pure Devil Fruit user, he was indeed at a disadvantage.

"Hahaha, I never said that!!!"

Blackbeard grinned, knowing perfectly well what Ace meant by his words.

However, Blackbeard did indeed consider this from the very beginning.

After all, the Dark-Dark Fruit hasn't appeared for many years.

Isn't it normal not to know?!

Besides, he had waited so long for this fruit, and even others didn't know what its effects were.

If I hadn't looked at the Devil Fruit encyclopedia back then, I probably wouldn't have known either.

However, although Blackbeard said that, he himself was indeed aware of it.

After losing the initiative in using this fruit's power.

If you want things to be the same as before, that might be a bit difficult.

Right now, Ace's palms clenched slightly, the flames leaping restlessly, reflecting the complex thoughts in his eyes.

"Teach, your arrogance is your greatest weakness, and you even turned against your own people for a single fruit."

He maintained a calm demeanor as he uttered those words, but his heart was far from peaceful.

Just now, the terrifying suction force generated when Blackbeard suddenly activated "Dark Water" almost made him lose control of his body!

If it weren't for the fact that Bai Ye had specifically discussed with Whitebeard's side before the battle, about the bizarre characteristics of Teach's Dark-Dark Fruit—its black hole-like suction and, most importantly, its fatal flaw—it would have been a different story.

Once that dark hand touches their body, their Flame-Flame Fruit ability, which they are so proud of and which is like an extension of their life, will instantly become ineffective.

Ace has probably really fallen into a trap, being sucked directly into that bottomless dark abyss, becoming a hostage in Teach's hands to threaten his father and the entire Whitebeard Pirates!
Thinking of this, Ace felt a chill run down the back of his neck.

He stared intently at the blood blister on Blackbeard's left cheek, a result of his hasty counterattack. It was proof of the opponent's despicable sneak attack, but it also made him more acutely aware of the cruelty of reality.

It has to be said that Teach was quite something after he learned about his Devil Fruit ability.

It does seem that we are not at such a disadvantage in dealing with it.

After all, Teach knew about his Devil Fruit ability, but he didn't know about Teach's ability.

"After learning about the fruit's properties," Ace repeated this thought to himself.

Having already resolved to personally clean house and avenge his close friend Satch, he devoted unprecedented effort to intelligence and research on Teach.

He was the most attentive and eager to learn how to defeat the Dark-Dark Fruit.

He had memorized every word of Bai Ye's detailed analysis.

The Dark-Dark Fruit can nullify abilities, absorb attacks, and cause its user to suffer double the pain.

The more Ace learned about the terrifying nature of this fruit, the more his heart sank, his shock mingling with a sense of gravity.

"I never imagined there were people who could absorb ability users, and even directly nullify their abilities."

This is practically a natural enemy of Devil Fruits, tailor-made to counter Devil Fruit users!

That guy Teach really did plan this all along, waiting so many years specifically to restrain powerful individuals like them.

“And most importantly…” Ace’s gaze was sharp as a knife, sweeping over Teach’s muscular body and the darkness poised to strike.

A cold and clear realization, like ice water poured over his head, instantly calmed him down. It seemed that he really was in a difficult position when facing the other party!

I've come back to the idea I had before.

That means his domineering aura wasn't that strong, and his physical skills weren't that great either.

If one's domineering aura and physical skills are both quite impressive.

Then things wouldn't be like they are now.

This is a weakness he has to admit.

But.

Even though he was indeed somewhat weak in terms of Haki and physical skills, he wasn't particularly weak. Besides, Teach was probably about the same as him in terms of physical skills and Haki.

So, from this perspective, all I need to know at this point is the weakness of the Dark-Dark Fruit.

Then we can use this weakness to target Blackbeard. With that thought, he immediately had an idea.

After all, Blackbeard's situation is pretty much the same as mine, isn't it?

Once you know the power of Blackbeard's Devil Fruit...

My previous probing has completely confirmed that what Bai Ye said before was absolutely correct.

The weaknesses of the Dark-Dark Fruit are still quite obvious.

"Hahaha, Captain Ace, you seem to be... ugh!"

Looking at the flaming spear shining in his chest cavity, Blackbeard, who was about to say something, suddenly stopped.

He himself looked at the location of his chest cavity with some surprise.

But not long after, the intense pain suddenly struck his mind.

This instant caused Blackbeard immense pain.

That feeling.
The side effect is double the pain.

Blackbeard felt a sharp pain from just a scratch on his cheek.

This situation is completely unacceptable to Blackbeard!

That excruciating pain!

Blackbeard collapsed to the ground, howling in pain.

Such a lack of the bearing of a strongman caused Ace to feel a hint of speechlessness.

Why are you shouting so loudly?!

People who don't know the situation might think they've done something drastic!

Good guy!
It's actually rolling around here.

no! ?
How shameless can this guy be?!
I originally thought that Blackbeard would at least be more careful about these things.

But looking at it now, it seems like I was overthinking things?

It seems like they don't even want to pay attention!

He showed no air of strength whatsoever, which, in the eyes of those around him, inevitably evoked a hint of disdain in many.

Is this Blackbeard?!
"Teach, is this all the attitude you're going to show?!"

At this moment, Ace had to admit that he truly felt that someone like Teach could never possibly accomplish what he had said he was capable of!
It's not just about what they're talking about anymore.

How can he be so confident, thinking he's obtained the Dark-Dark Fruit?

Can you really become a god, the one who changes everything?!

Ace couldn't understand why Blackbeard had such great confidence.

Ironically, it was Teach's overconfidence that led to the death of his best friend.

This is what Ace considers the most unforgivable thing.

If Blackbeard displayed the same domineering presence as his father Rocks, then Ace might think more highly of him.

After all, it was for his own ambition, and Blackbeard was indeed fighting for his ambition, which is perfectly reasonable.

As long as he acts like a ruthless leader, he'll assume Teach is acting out of his own ambition.

But with such an attitude, could Rocks really be that kind of person?!
Not
Ace learned about Rocks' character from others.

It is also known that Rocks and Teach seem to be completely different kinds of people.

At this moment, in Ace's eyes, Blackbeard was no match for Rocks.

This is inevitably somewhat disappointing.

Coming to his senses, Blackbeard got up from the ground. Although he did feel a little embarrassed by the strange looks from the people around him, he was still in a good mood.

However, it must be said that, in Blackbeard's view, this matter is actually not a big deal.

"Hahaha, Captain Ace, your ability is really troublesome!!!"

Even though we've met many times.

However, as an opponent, seeing the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit again made Blackbeard sense something was amiss.

Good guy.
His Devil Fruit ability was supposed to allow him to grab his opponent, but clearly he had no other way to do so.

At this point, it seems that the only option left is to use another ability.

Swallow Fruit
Previously, Blackbeard obtained Wapol's Devil Fruit through the Five Elders.

From the very beginning, Blackbeard wanted both of these Devil Fruits.

Although neither of the fruits has particularly strong offensive power.

But in fact, the Swallow Fruit has a complementary effect on itself.

After swallowing the fruit, one can eat anything, make it part of their body, or synthesize something new.

However, he has a weakness: he is vulnerable to double damage.

Especially when facing someone with Ace's abilities, it's very difficult to subdue him if he's using ranged attacks.

However, with the Swallow-Swallow Fruit here, one can swallow the flames of the Flame-Flame Fruit to protect oneself from those attacks.

Moreover, this thing can devour ability users and acquire their abilities.

This is tailor-made for me.

Therefore, although the improvement in combat power may not be very obvious, this is the ability that best suits you.

Blackbeard took a deep breath. Even though the excruciating pain in his chest had not completely subsided and the blisters on his cheeks were still throbbing, he forced himself to stand up and let out his signature laugh.

He brushed the dust off his face, and the dishevelment and pain in his eyes were quickly replaced by a deeper gloom and madness.

“However,” Blackbeard panted, his massive body rising and falling slightly, his right hand quietly pressing down on his left arm, which was covered in darkness.

The darkness seemed to writhe slightly, as if it were alive. "You underestimate me, Captain Ace! You think I've waited over twenty years just for this one trump card: the Dark-Dark Fruit?!"

Before he could finish speaking, Blackbeard suddenly lifted his right hand, which was resting on his left arm!
A strange fluctuation instantly spread out; it was not the gravity of the Dark Fruit, but an indescribable energy of matter decomposition and recombination.

"Tuntun Factory!"

With a roar from Blackbeard, an unbelievable scene unfolded!

The ground beneath his feet, the scattered rubble and fragments of broken weapons around him, and even the bodies of several unfortunate pirates caught in the blast in the distance, all vanished in an instant as if swallowed by an invisible giant maw!

Immediately afterwards, Blackbeard's left arm, along with the darkness covering it, suddenly swelled and deformed!

It was no longer just an arm or darkness, but had transformed into a massive, menacing cannon made of rock and metal fragments!

Deep within the cannon's muzzle, a ghostly light flickered, as if connecting to another dimension, emanating an ominous aura of matter decomposition!

This fruit would be a useless fruit in Wapol's hands, but in Blackbeard's hands...

He felt that this was a fruit that couldn't be more powerful.

In particular, this fruit can absorb the abilities of other ability users.

In fact, the fact that this fruit can be used in conjunction with his Dark-Dark Fruit is enough! (End of Chapter)