One Piece: Winged Dragon of the Beasts Pirates

He was desperately trying to stop the explosion from spreading downwards, frantically releasing blue flames downwards, to the point that he had relaxed his defenses.

But still, nothing was left.

He was all alone now.

Marco turned his head and looked at the distant sky, but he couldn't even see the guy's shadow anymore. He flapped his wings, wanting to give chase.

"That's enough, Marco."

At this moment, Wang Zhi flew over on air with a series of thuds, but did not continue to attack Marco. It wouldn't take much effort to kill Marco in his current state.

But then, will he have to deal with Whitebeard himself?

Wang Zhi simply scoffed, "What's the point of chasing after them? How much strength do you have left?"

Marco didn't answer, he just breathed heavily.

"How could he fight you to this extent? Where did that bastard Kaido pick up this brat? He wasn't this strong when he first joined the Rocks Pirates."

Wang Zhi's anger had vanished, or rather, it had subsided. He glanced at Marco casually and said, "What a crushing defeat. How many years has it been since Newgate has experienced a defeat like this?"

"It has nothing to do with my father."

Marco finally spoke, "It's just... just my failure."

"Hahaha! Really?"

Wang Zhi laughed heartily, "Then, when people talk about this battle, will they say that Marco was the one who lost, instead of saying that the Whitebeard Pirates were the one who lost?"

"It's a disaster, Marco, this show has been a complete flop."

"It won't end like this."

Marco trembled all over, tears streaming down his face. "It can't end like this!"

Did you cry after being beaten?

It's really ugly.

Wang Zhi scoffed inwardly, thinking, "Newgate has protected you too well."

Of course, it won't end like this.

Isn't this a good thing?

Newgate, this time, can you still pretend it never happened?

Don't let Snake's death and my destroyed port become meaningless.

Wang Zhi then said to Marco, "Let me give you a friendly reminder, Marco, if you're going to fight Kaido, don't choose Wano Country as the battlefield."

That country is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

This unexpected encounter has finally come to an end.

But the aftershocks are only just beginning to spread.

Beehive Island.

"Is it really over?"

The pirates who risked their lives to watch the entire battle and were lucky enough to survive were dumbfounded.

"To think he could do that! What kind of monster is that boy?! Marco couldn't do anything to him! And he just let him leave like that!"

"It's not just that they couldn't do anything to him! Marco was completely defeated by him! Everyone else was killed except for him!"

"Ian! His name is Ian! That's what his companions call him! Remember this name! A new legend of the seas begins today!"

Not only the pirates on Beehive Island, but the results of this battle have also spread like wildfire across the seas.

Time returns to the present.

The Golden Dragon was sailing at full speed on the sea, and Beehive Island was already out of sight.

Why isn't Brother Ian back yet?

Runti clung to the gunwale at the stern, anxiously looking back.

"Don't worry, that's Ian."

Black Maria walked over with a smile, carrying a tray with food and water. "The ship's doctor is already treating Little Pei's injuries. They're just superficial wounds and nothing serious."

"Xiao Run, want to eat something?"

This child probably hasn't had a proper meal in a long time.

"I do not want!"

The little girl shook her head vigorously, "I want to wait for Brother Ian to come back!"

The girl was only seven years old and didn't understand many things, but she knew that her brother Ian had come for the sake of her and her brother; otherwise, they wouldn't have encountered such a battle.

Jack simply snorted at the little girl's concerns.

This kid has no idea how powerful Ian is!

How could Brother Ian possibly lose!

"came back!"

Suddenly, cheers erupted from above the cabin.

She ran to the top of the cabin and looked back.

The people on the deck all looked up at the same time.

In the sky, the golden-armored winged beings, propelled by flames, flew rapidly closer.

“Ian!!”

Yamato jumped up joyfully, leaping through the air and laughing loudly as he rushed towards the approaching Ian, lunging straight at him, "Welcome back!"

Ian looked at the girl rushing towards him with some helplessness, dispelled the flames he used to accelerate, and then caught Yamato.

pain!

Several bones were broken, and this blow to Yamato aggravated his injuries.

Ian was panting and grimacing.

"How's it going? Did you take that guy down?"

Yamato, holding onto the ring behind Ian's neck with both hands, hung from his body and asked with shining eyes.

"It's not that easy."

Ian descended slowly with Yamato in his arms.

Let alone taking down Marco, that guy's injuries have probably already fully healed by now.

"Brother Ian!"

Upon landing on the deck, Jack was the first to run over, his tone filled with admiration, "That's Marco the Phoenix! A powerhouse on par with Brother Jin! Truly worthy of being Brother Ian!"

"I'm afraid this time it will truly cause a sensation at sea, Ian."

Black Mary smiled and said that too.

Ian just smiled slightly.

He felt his leg being touched.

He lowered his head.

Runti looked up at him and said, "Brother Ian, welcome back!"

"Thank you, Xiaorun."

Ian echoed Black Maria's call, and gently patted the little girl's head.

"hey-hey."

The girl tilted her head back and giggled foolishly.

In short, the most important thing to do right now is...

Ian took Yamato off his arms, and his body suddenly transformed, becoming heavy and carrying several shields.

Sphere Form - Orc Mode.

Let me recover from my injuries first.

"It's changed shape again!"

Runti stared in disbelief.

Are there really that many transformations of Zoan-type Devil Fruits?

Ian lay lazily on the deck, limbs outstretched, eyes closed, finally able to rest.

Although he was very tired, he maintained his orc form in ball shape so that his injuries could be repaired quickly. In just a few minutes, he had almost recovered.

While this recovery ability is far inferior to Marco's, it is still quite remarkable.

"What are you doing?"

Ian reluctantly opened his eyes.

His gaze was like a knife, piercing him so deeply that he couldn't ignore it even if he wanted to.

Yamato knelt behind Ian's head, bent over, lowered his head, and looked at him with his eyes almost touching.

"unhappy."

The girl, who had been so happy just moments before, stared straight at him.

Ian brushed the hair that had fallen onto his face away. "Why?"

"I should have stayed and fought alongside you."

Yamato puffed out his cheeks, "Ian is so selfish!"

"So it's my fault after all?"

Ian's lips twitched.

"Humph,"