"Within the Rocks Pirates, it seems that Bob hasn't joined the battle among the commanders yet!" said Bullett, a towering and muscular man with eyes as fierce as a devil.
"True! But look at those charred corpses beside him—they must be Celestial Dragons! Bob really has no reservations, burning over a dozen Celestial Dragons to death!" Rayleigh glanced at Bob while noticing the blackened corpses nearby.
From the shattered bubble helmets scattered on the ground, it was clear that these were the world's nobles: the Celestial Dragons.
The fact that Bob had slaughtered Celestial Dragons right in front of so many powerful figures from the World Government made Rayleigh reevaluate him.
Although the high-level forces of the World Government were currently being held back by the commanders of the Rocks Pirates, giving Bob an opportunity, the hundreds of corpses of the CP Special Operations Unit lying around also showcased Bob immense strength.
"Hahaha! I think I'm starting to like this guy. His courage and audacity are truly exhilarating!" said Gaban, a robust man wearing sunglasses and sporting a ponytail.
During his previous encounter with Bob, Gaban twin axes had been shattered, and he had harbored deep hostility toward him. But now, seeing Bob dare to kill so many Celestial Dragons right in front of the World Government, Gaban opinion of him had shifted significantly.
"Last time on our ship, we didn't truly gauge this guy strength. This time, I'm determined to have a real fight with him!" Gaban, gripping his twin axes, continued with excitement.
Compared to his previous massive axes, the two axes he now wielded were far superior in both hardness and weight. They were acquired at great cost in the underground world, and Gaban was confident they wouldn't meet the same fate as before in a battle with Bob.
"You alone won't be enough. We've all seen Bob strength—he's not inferior to our captain!" Rayleigh, with his long, wavy blonde hair tied back, adjusted his glasses and spoke.
Though he was confident in his own strength and that of his comrades, it all depended on who they were comparing themselves to. Compared to ordinary captains in the Grand Line or even the New World, they were in a league of their own.
But against the second-highest bounty holder in the Rocks Pirates, they fell slightly short.
"So, you're suggesting... the two of us team up?" Bullett devilish eyes scanned Bob as he grinned.
"No! All three of us!"
"What? All three of us?" Gaban frowned. "Although Bob is indeed strong, it's not necessary for the three of us to gang up on him! Are you overestimating him?"
The idea of the three main fighters of the Roger Pirates ganging up on a single commander of the Rocks Pirates was, even if they won, a dishonorable act. This was hard for Gaban, who had always prided himself on his strength, to accept.
"The process doesn't matter; the result does! Enough talk, let's go!" A cold glint flashed in Rayleigh eyes.
"Just incapacitate him. Captain Roger doesn't want him dead here!"
Without waiting for the others' responses, Rayleigh body tensed, and an overwhelming aura erupted around him, with invisible waves of energy swirling at his sides. With all three types of Haki fully unleashed, Rayleigh transformed into a piece of refined steel.
He knew that Bob was incredibly powerful, so he held nothing back when he made his move.
Seeing this, the other two exchanged a glance and nodded.
In the next instant, the three of them locked onto Bob figure and shot toward him like arrows.
At that moment, Bob, who was still watching Rocks fight, sensed someone rushing toward him.
Without the slightest hesitation, his figure flickered and disappeared from his original position.
"So fast!"
Rayleigh, Gaban, and Bullett exclaimed in unison.
"We were just about to hit Bob, how did he vanish so suddenly?" Gaban frowned and spoke up.
Even though they had launched a surprise attack while Bob was off guard, they still missed.
This left the three of them somewhat surprised. Had Bob speed reached such a level?
"Hey! You three, where are your manners? Sneak attacking like that!" Bob, now standing to their side, spoke up.
Originally, Bob had intended to deliver a single punch to send them out of this world.
But upon realizing that the three were key members of the Roger Pirates, he abandoned that idea.
After all, Whitebeard and Roger had a good relationship, and Bob didn't want to embarrass Whitebeard.
Hearing his voice, the three turned their heads and saw Bob standing with his arms crossed, looking at them with interest.
"Hmph! Bob, even without a sneak attack, you're no match for us. I admit you're strong—one-on-one, perhaps none of us could beat you. But do you really think you can take on all three of us?" Gaban Armament Haki enveloped his twin axes, significantly increasing their hardness.
In the next second, he charged forward, raising his massive axes high and bringing them down straight toward Bob.
Seeing this, the other two were shocked.
They hadn't expected Gaban to be so reckless, charging in alone.
They quickly moved to assist him.
However, in the next moment, a crisp sound reached their ears.
"Crack!"
Gaban twin axes struck Bob single finger, and cracks began to spread outward from the blade at his fingertip.
In no time, the entire axe was covered in cracks, and the sound of shattering echoed continuously.
Small pieces of metal fell to the ground, producing dull thuds.
Meanwhile, Gaban body was sent flying like a cannonball.
Rayleigh and Bullett immediately halted their advance and leaped into the air to catch Gaban mid-flight.
"My axes… how could this happen?" Gaban face was drenched in cold sweat, his expression filled with disbelief.
These twin axes were the result of scouring the underground world and comparing countless similar weapons before finally choosing them.
They were far superior to his previous axes, and the Roger Pirates had spent a fortune to acquire them.
In fact, they had invested most of their resources into these weapons. The crew was already strapped for cash, and now they were even poorer.
Yet, in front of Bob, such weapons were as fragile as paper. With just a single finger, he shattered the axes, even with Armament Haki applied.
Along with the axes, Gaban heart was also shattered.
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