One Piece: Starting from Awakening the Cosmo at Marineford

Koby's face turned red, and he opened his mouth, but only swallowed a mouthful of saliva without saying a word.

Helmeppo said, "Coby, we can't agree to that! He's one of the Four Emperors!"

Koby hesitated, glancing at Blackbeard and then at Wang Zhi, as if making a difficult choice.

The black-bearded man's smile grew increasingly cruel: "Hmm? How about it, Major Koby? Whether these people live or die is up to you."

Blackbeard's style has changed; he has now tied the moral cord to Koby.

If Coby doesn't agree, Blackbeard will blame Coby for the deaths of these people.

Therefore, Wang Zhi, who did not intervene to save them, is still responsible for their deaths.

Blackbeard, however, shifted the responsibility that he should have borne onto Koby, allowing him to escape unscathed and not affect his subsequent rule on Beehive Island.

Hibari whispered, "That cunning black-bearded man! What should we do? Should we intervene?"

Aaron scoffed, "It's not the right time yet."

Koby took a deep breath and finally made up his mind: "Mr. Teach, if you release these civilians and promise not to harm them in the subsequent battle, I... I can help you."

"Hahaha! What a fine Navy Lieutenant Commander Coby! You're a hero to these civilians!"

The black-bearded man laughed loudly, "However, I can't release them yet. It's not that I'm worried you'll change your mind, but just to have an extra layer of protection."

Koby said, "I promised you, and I won't go back on my word."

The man with the black beard clapped his hands: "Well said! Well then, please!"

Before Coby could even move, Wang Zhi roared, "Blackbeard, Marine, you're all in cahoots, trying to fool me! Everyone, listen to my command! First, take down this arrogant Marine, then deal with Blackbeard with all your might!"

The four henchmen behind Wang Zhi moved, leading their men straight at Blackbeard.

Aaron and his group had already retreated to the side of the road, ready to watch the show.

The man with the black beard laughed loudly, "Major Koby, Wang Zhi has already decided that you and I are in cahoots. Why aren't you making your move?"

Kobi gritted his teeth, glanced at the civilians again, and then turned and charged towards Wang Zhi's men.

Helpless, Bellumber grabbed two scrapers and rushed over.

The man with the black beard laughed loudly, "Major Coby, I'm here to lend you a hand! Hahahaha!"

As the black-bearded man laughed wildly, an immense pressure instantly enveloped the entire street.

An invisible pressure squeezed the people and buildings on the street, making a buzzing sound.

Aaron stepped forward, shielding Hibari and the thirty marines behind him.

A series of "thump" sounds rang out as the charging pirates, propelled by inertia, took a few more steps forward before collapsing to the ground.

Only a dozen or so people remained standing on Wang Zhi's side.

Wang Zhi wasn't surprised. He narrowed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and said, "Conqueror's Haki!"

The man with the black beard laughed loudly, "Wang Zhi, it's better not to let these people participate in the war. Once I take over Beehive Island, these people will be my underlings. I won't let them die in vain."

Wang Zhi snorted, "Hypocritical!"

Blackbeard laughed and said, "Wang Zhi, there's no need for nonsense. Today, I'm going to take over Beehive Island!"

Major Koby, what are you waiting for?!

Wang Zhi retorted, "Coby, you're a Marine, yet you're being used by Blackbeard, the Emperor of the Sea. Won't you be punished if this gets back to Marine Headquarters?"

Koby hesitated again.

Blackbeard urged, "Coby, it seems I need to put some pressure on you. Burgess, kill one first, lest Major Coby thinks I'm joking."

Koby quickly said, "Mr. Teach, no! I'll go right now!"

"Shave!" Koby sighed, his figure already lunging straight at one of Wang Zhi's subordinates.

Wang Zhi immediately roared, "Kill him!"

The man with the black beard chuckled: "Let's do it!"

The situation on the field suddenly changed. Ryder suddenly pulled out a pistol and fired a shot at Wang Zhi without hesitation.

In this world, guns are the most practical weapons.

A person who is shot to death is truly dead.

Doflamingo shot and killed his father and his brother.

Kaido killed Kozuki Oden with a gun.

Even Whitebeard died from a hail of bullets fired by the entire Blackbeard Pirates.

Wang Zhi was shot and seriously wounded.

The four henchmen immediately shouted, "Ryder, what are you doing!"

Blackbeard waved his hand: "Bages, Shiliu, Pizarro, Lafayette, Wolf, you guys go and take down these four giants!"

"Hahahaha!" Burgess immediately jumped up, waving his fist.

Without hesitation, Shiryu and his companions charged forward and engaged their opponents in battle.

Wang Zhi clutched his chest and said, "Ryder, what are you doing! What did Blackbeard give you that you'd betray me!"

Ryder chuckled, "You're so old, it's a bit inappropriate for you to still be occupying this position, isn't it?"

Wang Zhi angrily retorted, "Even after Blackbeard took over Beehive Island, you were still his underling! After I die, the position will be yours! Why did you invite a wolf into the house?"

Ryder said, "Unfortunately, I can't wait any longer. Besides, your intention has always been to pass the position to Mao Lie, right?"

Wang Zhi then asked in horror, "Mao Lie, what did you do to him?"

Ryder chuckled, "Don't worry, he's not dead yet. However, I've already locked him up."

Wang Zhi shook his head: "Are you confused! You can even betray me, how can you expect Blackbeard to trust you? He'll get rid of you sooner or later!"

Ryder laughed and said, "You don't need to worry about that."

The man with the black beard strode up to Wang Zhi and laughed loudly, "Hey, Wang Zhi, let me let you die knowing why!"

He's not Ryder at all! Demi, reveal your true form!

"Muru hoho!" Ryder wiped his face with his right hand, and it transformed into another face, hair, body, height, and even clothes, all of which immediately changed.

Wang Zhi stared wide-eyed: "Who are you?! Where's Ryder?"

Catherine Demi laughed, "Wang Zhi, my name is Catherine Demi, captain of the sixth ship of the Blackbeard Pirates. Your Red is dead."

Wang Zhi flew into a rage, jumped up, and roared, "I'm going to kill you!"

Wang Zhi didn't want to avenge Ryder; he just felt cheated and shot by Katrin Demey, which was the greatest humiliation of his life.

The man with the black beard stepped forward, his large hand already gripping Wang Zhi's neck.

"Wang Zhi, when you betrayed my father, Rocks, did you ever imagine this day would come?"

Wang Zhi cursed, "You despicable and shameless scoundrel! How could you pull such a trick!"

Blackbeard laughed, "Likewise! We're all pirates, none of us are more noble than the other."

The black-bearded man tightened his grip: "Wang Zhi, today is your death day!"

Wang Zhi's four henchmen wanted to come to the rescue, but they were entangled by Bages and Xiliu and could not break free.

And in that moment of distraction, they were already attacked on their own.

The black-bearded man's face was contorted with rage, and his hand continued to exert force.

Aaron sighed and stepped forward: "Blackbeard, that's enough."