241 One Piece: My Name is Jack

"Swish!"

"I'll kill you! Kill you!"

Just as Jack was still reeling from the unexpected alliance between Shanks and Buggy, Mihawk unleashed another series of slashes, while Moria lunged at him like a rabid beast.

Sengoku observed the scene and nodded.

It seemed he had misunderstood them earlier. The Seven Warlords were actually making an effort—unlike that one.

His cold gaze shifted to Doflamingo, who was standing off to the side, watching the battle with amusement.

"Insolent fool! Move aside!"

Hancock formed a heart with her hands, releasing a pink beam toward Jack, who was ogling her with a lecherous grin. This time, the Love-Love Beam hit him directly, and Hancock smirked triumphantly—

"Impossible!"

"Insolent fool!"

"Perfume Femur!"

Boom!

Jack caught Hancock's right leg mid-kick. Instantly, she felt an overwhelming force surging through her limb, rendering her powerless as he yanked her into the air.

"Mmm..."

Switching hands, Jack lifted Hancock by her collar and sniffed his right hand with a smirk.

"Not bad. At least you're not like Yamato with her sweaty feet."

He grinned wickedly. "Once I'm done dealing with these little XP bags, I'll make sure you understand the bond between us. For now, though—"

Swish!

With a powerful swing, he hurled Hancock through the air. Then, turning his attention to Mihawk and the others rushing toward him, he finally reached for the massive spiked club strapped to his waist.

"This guy... he's different."

Shanks, who had just taken a hit, watched Jack with a grave expression. He had fought him multiple times and knew how difficult he was to deal with, but this? Mihawk's slashes, which once at least managed to wound him, now didn't even leave a mark.

And the others? Their attacks might as well have been tickles.

Jack's defense had evolved yet again.

"Damn brat!"

"This isn't the time for your nonsense! You really think we can't take you down?!"

Boom!

Garp's fist smashed into Jack's face. He landed back on the ground, frowning as he looked up at Jack.

The blow had only caused Jack's head to tilt back slightly. That was it.

"Hahahahaha! Vice Admiral Garp!"

Jack straightened his neck, looking down at Garp with a sneer.

"You don't just think you can't stop me. It's a fact."

"None of you can do a damn thing."

"Not the Marines! Not these worthless Warlords!"

"Not the Whitebeard Pirates! Not the Red-Haired Pirates! And you! And you! Oh, right!"

He grinned wildly, pointing at various figures around him.

"That freak with the oversized head! And you! And you! And you! And YOU!"

"Let me sum it up for you:"

"Every single one of you, except for me, is trash!"

"If you don't like it, then come fight me!"

Jack's arrogance was unbearable. The more hot-blooded Marines and pirates couldn't hold back any longer. They erupted in rage, shouting at him:

"Bastard!"

"You think you can take all of us on?!"

"You're just another pirate!"

"And what about it?! You Marines are no better!"

"You damn pirates are the reason the world is in chaos!"

"Oh, please! The Marines only protect the nations that pay their Heavenly Tribute!"

What started as an outcry against Jack quickly spiraled into a full-on brawl between the Marines and the pirates. Weapons were drawn, killing intent surged, and chaos ensued.

Shanks' attempt to de-escalate the situation was proving useless. After a brief hesitation, he turned to Marco, who had just returned.

"Pull your men back. We'll hold off the Marines."

BOOM!

"Jack!"

A wave of Conqueror's Haki burst forth, dominating the battlefield. Jack landed off to the side, his towering figure exuding menace as Shanks bellowed:

"Jack! What the hell are you trying to do?!"

"Enough people have died in this war!"

"Now is NOT the time for your reckless rampage! If you keep this up—"

"Then what?" Jack interrupted, hoisting his spiked club onto his shoulder. "You Red-Haired Pirates gonna stop me?"

"I already told you! Either you kill me today—"

"Or I'll kill you!"

"Otherwise, this war will NEVER end!"

Jack slammed his club into his waist, his body instantly morphing. Flames erupted around him as he transformed into a colossal flaming elephant, towering forty meters high. Without hesitation, he charged toward the densest part of the battlefield.

"Bastard! Dammit!"

"Don't be afraid! Attack!"

"All together!"

Even with their fear, the Marines and pirates mustered their courage, surging toward Jack in unison. But their attacks were useless. His massive, flaming form crushed everything in its path.

"Damn it! Everyone, charge!"

At Shanks' command, the entire Red-Haired Pirates crew rushed at Jack. Beckman and Shanks unleashed their full power, striking him with everything they had.

BOOM!

The sheer force of their Haki sent shockwaves rippling through the battlefield, forcing weaker combatants to retreat.

But even with their combined efforts, they couldn't make Jack stop.

The realization dawned on them—

"Impossible! That's Shanks, an Emperor of the Sea!"

"Even Vice Admiral Garp's punch didn't faze him!"

"How the hell is he this strong?!"

As Jack continued his rampage, Sengoku's eyes turned cold. Grabbing a Den Den Mushi, he roared:

"Issue the order!"

"All Marines ranked below Vice Admiral—retreat immediately!"

"Vice Admiral and above—"

"Abandon all prior objectives! We have ONE target!"

"Kill Jack the Drought!"

The moment Sengoku's command was issued, the Marines quickly reorganized. Marco, noticing their sudden shift, immediately caught on.

"Oi! All fleet captains, fall back!"

"Squad leaders, follow me—we're taking back Pops' body!"

...

Meanwhile, on the Blackbeard Pirates' side, Teach, having recovered, looked at the rampaging Jack with a sinister grin.

"That bastard... there's no way we're letting him walk away."

"Listen up, boys! Let's work with these fools just this once!"

"Kill that monster!"

From a distance, Doflamingo watched the carnage unfold, his grin widening with excitement. While the others rushed at Jack, he remained where he was, his manic laughter echoing.

"Fufufufufu! Fufufufufu!"

"A monster beyond monsters!"

"A new era is upon us!"

"The old flags have fallen, and a new king is about to rise!"

"Or perhaps... could Jack be the true Joy Boy...?"