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Many pirates could only watch as Marco placed his hand on Vista's shoulder, surrounded by dark blue flames.
Vista, who had been bleeding profusely and unable to move due to his severe injuries, was completely healed just a few minutes later.
Not long after, Vista returned, holding the heads of 'Lester K' and 'Black Snake Poison'!
"Is this the true horror of the Phoenix Fruit's healing ability?!"
All the pirates were left in shock. The speed and efficiency of this healing were beyond belief—it was nothing short of miraculous!
"It's a miracle!" they exclaimed in disbelief.
Although none of them had seen the ghastly wounds hidden beneath Vista's suit, the blood-soaked ground alone was proof enough of the severity of his injuries.
Even with such terrible wounds, Marco had stepped in, and in mere minutes, Vista was perfectly healed!
Isn't that a miracle?
Of all the people there, none was more surprised than Vista himself.
The usually stoic and burly man, often calm and collected, was utterly astonished. His heart was racing with disbelief.
This was the first time, in all his years of knowing Marco, that Vista had been so profoundly shaken by the power of the Phoenix Fruit.
In truth, even Vista hadn't believed it at first. Marco's regenerative flames had never possessed such an incredible healing effect. While Marco could help others heal, it had never been this fast or extraordinary!
In just a few minutes, the horrible wound that had plagued him for over a month, showing no signs of recovery, was completely healed!
Not only that, but the immense toll his body had taken from killing the Deep Sea Crocodile was also restored!
It felt like being reborn, and this sensation left Vista in awe.
For a man usually composed and reserved, the shock on his face was entirely out of character. His gaze toward Marco was filled with disbelief. "Marco... what have you been through this past month?"
"Fighting," Marco replied casually, shrugging.
Hearing such a straightforward answer, Vista looked bewildered. "Fighting for a month caused such a massive improvement in your abilities?"
Marco nodded seriously, as if it were the most natural thing.
No way!
Vista was still reeling in surprise, struggling to accept Marco's nonchalant explanation. Deep down, he was convinced Marco had undergone some grueling transformation during the past month to experience such a profound change in his abilities.
In reality, Marco really had just been 'fighting.' But with the super assistance system in place, each battle granted him immense improvements in every area!
According to the system's own words: while the host fights to their fullest, the system handles all other challenging aspects!
His Armament Haki, Observation Haki, Conqueror's Haki, physical abilities, and body attributes had all improved significantly.
Most notably, the Phoenix Fruit's power had developed further—now unlocking the second stage of the Phoenix's abilities.
This included, but wasn't limited to, the 'Destruction Flame Ball' and the 'Immortal God Fist'—techniques that had been used before. And, of course, the second-stage regenerative flame, which had just healed Vista.
The second-stage regenerative flames could heal even the most grievous injuries in no time!
Marco's flame wings had also grown, now spanning over forty or fifty meters, nearly doubling in size. This was a clear indication of the improvements in his flight speed and power.
"If I get the chance, I'll use that technique...," Marco thought to himself.
He had developed a terrifying move by compressing both freezing and burning flames into two destructive orbs. Inspired by the Paw-Paw Fruit, this technique was a simple, brutal, and devastating attack.
As for the other technique, which he hadn't yet used, it was developed after witnessing the epic duel between Ace and Blackbeard, combining it with the powers of the Phoenix.
However, the energy cost was astronomical, which is why Marco hadn't used it during his battle with Jack the Drought.
After Foil Bista's injuries were healed, the pirates who had initially come to confront Marco fell silent. Many who had landed on the island began quietly retreating, taking refuge in the surrounding seas.
Marco's display of power had sent shockwaves through them—the swift and devastating defeat of Edward Weevil, the annihilation of Jack the Drought, and the miraculous healing of grave injuries with a mere touch. Each act had shaken every pirate to their core.
On the island, wherever Marco's gaze fell, pirates instinctively backed away. Even those on ships at a distance lowered their heads in apprehension, shrinking back.
"It looks like no one is daring to cause trouble for now," Vista said as he sheathed his twin swords. The shock and awe in his heart were still settling, and after a moment, he cast a concerned glance toward the distant sea. "I wonder how Joz is doing."
Diamond Jozu.
During the battle with the Blackbeard Pirates, Jozu had suffered the most grievous injuries. Especially from Shiryu of the Rain, whose slash had left a terrible wound on Jozu's body.
The other remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates had scattered across various islands, trying to survive. Aside from Vista, who had been nearby and arrived in time, the rest were scattered far and wide.
Marco didn't reply, his eyes fixed on the distant horizon.
The sun shone brightly, the weather was calm, and the sea sparkled peacefully. But on the far edge of the water, several massive pirate ships, all flying the iconic flags adorned with lipstick-wearing skulls, were rapidly approaching.
"The Big Mom Pirates…" Marco murmured.
Suddenly, one of the pirates nearby cried out, "The Four Emperors' Big Mom Pirates have arrived!"
Tension rippled through the air. The once calm atmosphere around the island grew tense as everyone's eyes were drawn to the ever-growing shapes of the incoming ships.
"Shh..."
At that moment, the small Transponder Snail in Marco's pocket began to ring.
"Stussy?" Marco answered as he lifted the snail.
On the other end, the familiar, delicate voice of Stussy came through.
"Marco, I've got some important news for you..."
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