chapter 21
The massive Mammoth resembled a sea monster, commanding the wind and waves with ease. Despite its enormous size, the Mammoth was surprisingly fast, rivaling Mu Feng's lieutenant general warship of the killing magic order.
"My lord, 'Drought' Jack is catching up," Guy said nervously, his grip on his saber becoming sweaty. Even though Guy remained calm, the thought of facing such a formidable enemy made him feel a sense of desperation. Jack was a true pirate, with a bounty of one billion, placing him among the top twenty pirates in the New World.
"Has he caught up? Then prepare for battle," Mu Feng said calmly.
As artillery fire rained down from the sky, the Mammoth's progress was slowed by the attacks. However, as the flagship of the Beasts Pirates, the Mammoth's own artillery was equally formidable, matching that of a lieutenant-level battleship.
The two warships drew closer, revealing the figures on their decks. Mu Feng stood at the forefront of his warship, donning a cloak of justice. On the bow of the Mammoth stood a large man with braided hair, a powerful physique, a metal jaw, and two sickle-like weapons.
"Beasts Pirates, one of the three major disasters, 'Drought' Jack," Mu Feng announced.
"Boy, you're Mu Feng," Jack said, his eyes filled with brutality. "The boss said not to actively seek out Marine officers. Here's your chance... Release Doflamingo and call me Master Jack twice, and I'll let you go. Otherwise, not only you, but every Marine on this ship will perish in the New World."
"Really!? It seems your brain is a bit faulty, as Marshal Sengoku had mentioned," Mu Feng replied nonchalantly. Undoubtedly, "Drought" Jack was formidable, but he lacked intelligence. In the original story, he even dared to attack battleships commanded by Sengoku and Fujitora.
"Damn it, kill all these Marines," Jack snarled fiercely.
"Tempest Kick—Death Cross!!" Mu Feng unleashed a powerful kick, sending a devastating attack towards Jack.
To Mu Feng's surprise, Jack didn't attempt to dodge. A cruel smile appeared on his face as he absorbed the impact of the Death Cross with his body.
Seeing this, Mu Feng couldn't help but be speechless. The Death Cross, capable of cutting through even Haki-infused attacks, seemed to have no effect on Jack. He truly lived up to his reputation as a disaster, possessing an unparalleled strength.
"Boy... You think you can tickle me!?" Jack grinned maliciously before leaping from the bow of the ship, wielding his sickles. The sheer force caused the Mammoth's bow to sink into the sea.
Mu Feng executed a Moonwalk, propelling himself into the air. Fearless, he clashed swords with Jack.
Mu Feng's swordsmanship was exquisite and refined, while Jack relied solely on brute force. Jack's mammoth-like strength was terrifying, capable of overpowering any technique. The wind and waves caused by their clash threatened to capsize nearby warships.
Jack, unfamiliar with Moonwalk, couldn't stay airborne for long. He returned to the Mammoth, and Mu Feng landed back on his warship.
"That was incredible... The Vice Admiral isn't at a disadvantage at all! 'Drought' Jack, the renowned powerhouse with a billion-berry bounty," exclaimed the Marines.
The pirates on the Mammoth were equally astonished. It was the first time they had witnessed Jack failing to gain the upper hand in a confrontation. Jack earned his moniker of "drought" due to his consumption of the ancient Zoan Devil Fruit, granting him the powers of a mammoth. With his immense strength, he could effortlessly destroy anything in his path, leaving a trail of desolation akin to a drought.
"It seems I need a better blade," Mu Feng remarked, gazing at the Tachi in his hand with a hint of helplessness. Though the Tachi boasted sharpness on par with the finest swords, its durability was lacking. It had already developed cracks.
In desperation, Mu Feng sheathed the sword. Upon returning to Marine Headquarters, he resolved to find a reliable and formidable sword, ideally a supreme-grade one. Otherwise, he would be unable to fully utilize the swordsmanship techniques of Uozhihua Yachiryu.
Although Uozhihua was a female swordsman, her techniques were incredibly powerful.
"What!? Giving up already!? But you've angered Uncle Jack, and I won't let you escape," Jack sneered.
With those words, Jack transformed into a semi-complete mammoth state. His body swelled, growing larger until he became a towering behemoth, standing thirty meters tall, with sharp fangs and robust limbs. Every aspect of his form exuded terror.
"Give up? I won't give up. Now, you shall witness true horror-level power. Consider yourself honored, as you will be the first person in this world to experience its terror," Mu Feng declared flatly.
As Mu Feng spoke, his right eye underwent a transformation. Three tomoe-shaped Sharingan appeared within his normal pupils, spinning rapidly before intertwining to form a triangular windmill pattern.
Activating the Mangekyō Sharingan—Susanoo!
"Susanoo!!" Mu Feng uttered, his gaze fixed upon Jack.