Therefore, Charles Vane didn't stop Benjamin from going to the battlefield. After all, it presented a good opportunity for him to gain valuable experience and improve himself.
After Benjamin left, Charles Vane stayed here with Charlotte Smoothie and spoke with her.
"Who was that person just now? He seems to be an important person. But why haven't I seen them around before?"
Charlotte Smoothie asked, curious.
"Are you referring to Benjamin? He's the old man's trusted guard, the one with the Dark Fruit powers, and he's also awakened Conqueror's Haki just now."
Charles Vane explained.
As for Charlotte Smoothie, Charles Vane didn't see any reason to hide it from her. They were no longer enemies, but friends now.
"Dark Fruit powers? He inherited Blackbeard's abilities?"
Charlotte Smoothie exclaimed suddenly, clearly shocked by the revelation.
Logia, Dark Fruit, that could be a really strong devil fruit. At the summit war, Blackbeard's use of Dark Fruit showed just how powerful it can be.
"Yeah, but it's not surprising. It's the old man who gave him the Dark Fruit, and it has nothing to do with Blackbeard"
Charles Vane clarified.
"That being said, Benjamin is highly valued by Whitebeard. I just find it strange that someone like him doesn't have much of a reputation before. How could we have never heard of him?"
Charlotte Smoothie pondered.
Hearing that, Charles Vane laughed: "Hahaha, I haven't heard of him either. Do you know what Benjamin's status was before?"
"What status was he?"
"He was just a regular Marine soldier before, but he showed remarkable insight at the time and earned praise from Oyaji,"
Charles Vane explained.
"Marine?"
Charlotte Smoothie was shocked. It was unusual for a Marine to join the Pirates.
"Whitebeard's vision is truly frightening. Just an average Marine got rewarded with the powerful Logia Dark Fruit. Not only did he gain loyal followers, but it also proves he has high talent,"
Charlotte Smoothie remarked.
"Haha, because he's our Oyaji!"
Charles Vane said with a smile.
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At that moment, the battle between Whitebeard and Big Mom raged on. Big Mom transformed her double-horned hat into a giant sword and clashed with Whitebeard's Naginata.
Big Mom's sword skills are impressive too. It's said she picked up techniques from the giants when she was just a child.
Napoleon, the double-horned hat, is one of Big Mom's strongest Homitz. She created it using her own soul, and it can transform into a giant sword.
Whitebeard's Murakumogiri is one of the twelve supreme sharp swords. It's a top-quality artifact, unlike Napoleon, which isn't considered a real weapon.
Napoleon can transform into a weapon with good power. In this fight, each attack and block from both sides creates strong wind pressure around them.
"Whitebeard, I heard you beat Hawkeye in sword fighting, but you might not be a match for me!"
Big Mom is really confident in her sword skills. In dozens of rounds of battle, Whitebeard hasn't been able to overpower her.
"Do you think you can defeat me?"
Whitebeard smiled in return. Even though he might not win quickly, it doesn't mean there isn't a gap between them.
Those words ignited Big Mom's fighting spirit. Even though she didn't think she could defeat Whitebeard, she was still one of the Four Emperors.
As a sea overlord for many years, Big Mom has her own dignity. Her declaration of war on the Whitebeard Pirates isn't just about her anger, but also about her ambition.
At this level of power, every Emperor desires to take that one step closer. Who wouldn't want to become the true Pirate King? It's a desire in Big Mom's heart too.
She's eager to defeat Whitebeard and rise to the top among the Four Emperors. She wants to gradually become the true Pirate King.
At that moment, Big Mom fought fiercely with Whitebeard. She desperately tried to overpower him, her Conqueror's Haki emanating from her entire body.
"Spear of Elbaf, Ikoku!"
he exclaimed as he witnessed the giant sword in Big Mom's hand suddenly glow with dazzling light, growing even larger in size.
A powerful sword aura emanated from the giant sword, transforming into a massive force over ten feet tall, hurtling towards Whitebeard from above.
This strike took a toll on Big Mom's strength.
While she doesn't expect to defeat Whitebeard, she's confident she can at least put some pressure on him.
If she can stabilize the situation and gain the upper hand, she'll have a chance to defeat Whitebeard next.
Despite facing this terrifying sword power, Whitebeard was also moved. The immense sword aura couldn't help but contend with Big Mom's Conqueror's Haki, while he also empowered his Armament Haki.
Furthermore, Napoleon had already gathered a considerable amount of power beforehand, so it surged like a flood when unleashed.
"Is this the giant's technique? It's truly brimming with power,"
Whitebeard remarked solemnly.
Big Mom spent some time with the giants, learning their techniques, like the renowned "gun of Elbaf," which she now wields with great prowess.
Giants have always been the representative of power, and the oppressive feeling from their body is no joke. That's why their techniques are huge, suited to their huge bodies.
In this situation, Whitebeard couldn't afford to be defensive. Instead, he took the initiative and charged forward. With a raise of his sword, Whitebeard jump into the air.
A faint light flickered on the broad sword as a powerful Conqueror's Haki erupted from Whitebeard's body, infused with boundless strength.
Whitebeard's arm veins bulged as the vibration force surged through him, transmitting power to the Naginata. The surrounding space vibrated intensely.
"You dare to confront my Ikoku head-on, Whitebeard. You truly are something"
Seeing Whitebeard's direct attack, Big Mom felt a bit irritated. She hadn't expected Whitebeard to underestimate the threat of her move.
In no time, Whitebeard's swift strike clashed violently with the Elbaf spear from Big Mom, triggering a burst of destructive air pressure instantly.
The whole island shook violently, causing numerous cracks in the earth. Being on the coast, even the nearby sea felt the impact of this force.
The clash of forces not only distorted space but also generated intense light, obscuring Whitebeard's figure within its brilliance.
The collision continued for several minutes, with the powerful air current destroying everything in its vicinity.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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