Snack threw himself to the ground, dying in a pool of his own blood!
This was a shocking contrast to the arrogance and confidence he had displayed just moments earlier on the island.
For a moment, the scene erupted in gasps of disbelief.
Many pirates, who had been watching the battle from a distance out at sea, couldn't help but cry out in surprise.
The sheer power that Vista the Foil had demonstrated was beyond everyone's expectations. To them, the two combatants had seemed to be evenly matched at the start!
But the reality was clear—Snack had been utterly crushed!
"Where are all those who doubted Marco's healing abilities now?!"
A pirate stood up and shouted, scanning the faces around him.
Earlier, many pirates had suspected that Vista the Foil's injuries hadn't fully healed, and that Marco's Phoenix Flames only dealt with surface wounds.
Yet now, the strength that Vista had shown, and the total destruction of Snack, one of Big Mom's "Sweet Commanders," was like a resounding slap in the face to those doubters—
It was proof—
Marco's regenerative flames were nothing short of miraculous!
"Miracles need no explanation!"
Many pirates began praising Marco, their gazes toward the island where the battle raged turning fanatical.
"Almighty, incredible Marco!"
"His touch is pure magic!" (dirty dirty)
"Killing Snack is just the beginning. Lord Marco will make the Big Mom Pirates pay!"
Gradually, more and more pirates began to revere Marco, transforming into his devoted followers.
Of course, none of this lessened the tension on the island.
At the moment Snack body hit the ground, another powerful sword strike came slicing through the air.
Swoosh~!
Vista barely had time to activate his Armament Haki before the blade struck, tearing into him, blood splattering from the wound.
It was another of the Sweet Commanders—Charlotte Smoothie!
Swish!
Marco raised his hand, and a massive flaming palm, five or six meters long, quickly caught Vista, who had been sent flying back.
"A minor wound."
Vista landed, turning to Marco with a grateful nod before brushing off his bleeding wound. "Just a scratch."
"I'll handle the rest. You keep an eye on the other pirates."
Marco gestured for Vista to step back for now.
"Are you planning to... take on both of them?"
Vista's eyes widened. He was finding it harder and harder to understand Marco. Could he really face both Charlotte Smoothie and the other Sweet Commander alone? It seemed like an underestimation of Big Mom's forces.
These were two of the most powerful combatants in the Big Mom Pirates, the infamous Sweet Commanders!
But then Vista's mind drifted to an amusing thought—it should now be 'Sweet Three Commanders.'
After all, that arrogant Snack had already been slaughtered.
"Yes, I'll handle these two," Marco nodded casually.
"Then be careful. I'll go deal with the smaller fry."
Vista didn't hesitate any longer. He quickly retreated, knowing that when Marco gave his word, it was always certain. Besides, he was also aware of the other hidden dangers lurking around the island.
He figured this was a good chance to deal with all the pests hiding in the shadows.
Of course, these so-called 'small fry' weren't exactly weak.
Many of them had made a name for themselves in the New World.
But Vista had arrived—and now, he was learning to emulate Marco's calm and confident demeanor.
As Vista withdrew, one of the pirates exclaimed, "Vista retreated! He was wounded by Charlotte Smoothie! Is Marco really going to fight two Commanders at once?!"
"It seems... Charlotte Smoothie's strength was seriously underestimated!"
Many of the watching pirates had come to the same realization and couldn't help but be astonished.
Vista had defeated the arrogant Charlotte Snaag in a dominant fashion, proving his own formidable power.
Yet, even with his exceptional mastery of Observation Haki and Armament Haki, he had still been wounded by Smoothie's sword!
This alone showed that Charlotte Smoothie was, in some ways, stronger than Vista, whether it was in Haki or raw power.
This realization sent chills down many spines.
The combat prowess of this towering female killer from the Longleg Tribe had long been underestimated by the world!
"Charlotte Cracker, bounty: 860 million Berries. And Charlotte Smoothie's bounty is an astonishing 932 million Berries!"
"The combined bounty for these two is a staggering 1.792 billion Berries!"
Many pirates were in awe.
These two are, after all, among the strongest fighters of the Big Mom Pirates. Even within the New World, no one would dare to underestimate them!
"But with Vista injured and retreating, does Marco really intend to take on two of them at once?!"
"Can he handle it?"
Many pirates couldn't help but question the situation.
"Is he really going one-on-two?! Lord Marco is so fearless!"
"He's incredible!"
The pirates who idolized Marco had stars in their eyes, their admiration growing even more fervent.
…
"One against two? You've lost your mind."
Charlotte Cracker pointed his giant sword, Pretzel, at Marco, his body clad in his signature cookie armor, making him look like a fearsome general.
The power of the Bisu Bisu no Mi—Superhuman Cookie-Creation ability!
Thud!
Charlotte Smoothie, standing an imposing four meters and six tall, gripped her longsword tightly. Her expression was chilling as she addressed Marco, "If you'd like one last drink before you die, I recommend… a glass of fresh juice squeezed from a living person."
The horrific Shibo Shibo no Mi—Superhuman Squeeze-Squeeze ability!
Her power could squeeze the life and essence out of living beings in the most merciless way imaginable.
"Enough with the talk!"
Suddenly, Marco transformed his blue flames into a blade (reminiscent of Whitebeard's style), and without wasting any more words, he swung it with devastating force.
As the blade was unleashed, the flames twisted into a slash, bursting forward with incredible Haki and power.
The ground split open, with cracks spreading out like lightning as the flaming slash hurtled towards the two Sweet Commanders.
Cracker and Smoothie reacted simultaneously, both drawing their weapons and slashing back with their immense strength!
Boom!
A thunderous explosion erupted as the flaming slash was shattered, sparks and embers flying everywhere in the aftermath.
Amidst the chaos, Cracker and Smoothie charged at Marco without hesitation!
"Kill him!"
Marco snarled as he charged forward, a pair of massive blue flaming wings, stretching over fifty meters long, materialized behind him. With a burst of speed, he closed the distance and swung his enormous flame-infused blade, now six or seven meters long, at the two charging enemies!
Cracker and Smoothie leaped simultaneously into the air, their weapons slicing down toward Marco in unison!
Crack!
The sound was like a bolt of lightning ripping the sky apart—low, rumbling, and terrifying.
As the three forces collided, a violent storm of energy was unleashed, rolling out in every direction. White energy snaked through the air, writhing like a long serpent.
"What!?"
Behind the layers of cookie armor, Charlotte Cracker's expression shifted in shock!
Crack…!