"Cough! Cough!... lunatic!!!"
After the explosion and smoke, the Red Count fell and emerged from the magma.
At this moment, he could no longer maintain his previous composure.
His clothes were almost completely burned, and there were burn marks of various sizes on his body.
The injuries were definitely not as severe as Sakazuki's, but that suicidal attack was enough to injure him.
"Ocean Overturn!"
Before the Red Count could catch his breath, his Observation Haki sensed the sound of a tsunami coming from behind.
BOOM!
The Red Count hurriedly raised his sword to block, but only managed to coat it with Armament Haki.
From behind, Rosse, who had been charging up for a long time, slashed down with his trident from high above, as if carrying the power of billions of tons of seawater.
RUMBLE!
Trident and sword collided, shockwaves rippling in all directions.
The Red Count, who had blocked hastily, couldn't defend against Rosse's charged-up attack at all.
The overwhelmingly powerful force made him spit out a mouthful of clotted blood, and his body half-knelt to the ground.
'Damn...'
A trace of anger flashed in the Red Count's eyes.
If it weren't for that lunatic Sakazuki exchanging injuries for injuries, he wouldn't be in such a sorry state.
Even if he had to be this miserable, he could have at least held out until one more person arrived.
'Since it's like this... then bring it on!'
At this moment, madness also flashed in the Red Count's eyes.
Staring at Rosse, who was once again swinging his trident downward, the Red Count gave up on any defense, merely coating his whole body with Armament Haki symbolically, raised his staff sword wrapped in Conqueror's Haki, and slashed at Rosse's body.
'Come on!'
"Hm? Trade injury for injury? Or advancing by retreating?", Rosse instantly noticed the Red Count's intent, but he completely ignored the Red Count's attack, not even coating with Armament Haki, and his Trident of the Sea God slashed directly at the Red Count.
Shii!
Shii!
Two streams of crimson blood splattered wildly, bursting out from both of their chests.
The staff sword almost cut open Rosse's abdomen.
The Trident of the Sea God, from the Red Count's shoulder to his lower abdomen, left a bloody and mangled wound.
"Bold! HAHAHAHAHA! You are definitely an oddity among the Celestial Dragons," The Red Count seemed to feel no pain at all, instead laughing loudly.
He indeed had the idea of exchanging injuries, and also the idea of risking his life to force Rosse back.
No matter which one Rosse chose, he would go along with it.
But in his heart, he actually thought Rosse would retreat to defend.
Unfortunately, it seems he miscalculated.
Rosse, clearly a noble of immense status, still chose to trade injuries with him.
Using his own blood to exchange for the blood of a top Celestial Dragon, this was his honor.
BOOM!
The Red Count unleashed his Conqueror's Haki again; he hadn't forgotten this was a battlefield.
But at this point, he was already somewhat insane.
"DARK HOUND!"
Behind, Sakazuki had caught his breath and rushed over despite his injuries.
This time, the Red Count didn't care about his back at all, and once again launched an attack toward Rosse.
Compared to the blood of a Marine Admiral, he wanted more to drink the blood of a Celestial Dragon.
"HAHAHAHA, Saint Jaygarcia Rosse, why not walk the path to the underworld with me?", The Red Count's face was crazed.
"To fight you is my honor, Patrick Redfield. But to accompany you to the underworld, I must decline," Rosse smiled lightly, letting his Devil Fruit ability heal himself, while grabbing the Trident of the Sea God and attacking the Red Count.
He was a Celestial Dragon, and preferred to sit in high halls.
But when truly on the battlefield, he was not lacking in courage to risk his life.
To enjoy glory, one must be prepared for death.
To battle a top powerhouse of this world, this was his life's desire.
Shii!
The Red Count completely abandoned all defense, betting everything on this strike.
Decisively using his left hand as the price, he blocked the path of the Trident of the Sea God. As the trident slashed through, his arm broke off and fell to the ground.
But his left hand indeed blocked the trident, allowing the staff sword in his right hand to succeed, also severing Rosse's left arm and stabbing into Rosse's right chest.
At the same time, Sakazuki's attack landed, his magma fist pierced through the Red Count's chest, blasting a large hole.
"Pity! But taking your arm, I've profited, Saint Rosse! HAHAHAHAHA!", The Red Count suddenly laughed wildly toward the sky, Conqueror's Haki pouring out, "Saint Rosse, remember! It was I, the RED COUNT PATRICK REDFIELD, who severed your path to power!"
One arm lost was almost equivalent to burying Rosse's strongest path.
To the Red Count, that was enough to be worthwhile.
"Is that so? But your life, I'll take that too," Facing the now helpless Red Count, Rosse lightly swung the Trident of the Sea God, piercing the Red Count's neck. Armament Haki surged, completely ending his life.
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[S+ rank kill complete!]
[Power +5 million]
[Special reward: Conqueror's Haki Infusion]
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For a powerhouse like the Red Count, even with a broken heart, he could survive a while longer.
But even such a powerhouse eventually meets death.
After the Red Count died, he stood silently on the lava-covered ground, body covered in burns, chest hollow, left arm severed, neck pierced.
This was a warrior who, until his last breath, still wanted to take Rosse down with him.
"Red Count, but there's one thing, you were wrong," Rosse chuckled softly. With a wave of his right hand, the severed left arm flew back, embraced by seawater, easily fusing back with his body.
He wasn't a non-fruit user; a severed arm wasn't really an injury to him.
With a bit of rest, he could return to full strength.
However, for the Red Count to fight them to this extent and finally choose to die fighting, he was definitely a warrior worthy of Rosse's respect.
"Sakazuki, your performance this time was amazing. After returning, I'll recommend you to the Five Elders to become Fleet Admiral," Rosse smiled at Sakazuki, showing his appreciation without hiding it.
Being able to kill the Red Count so quickly, Sakazuki's contribution was enormous.
It was Sakazuki's reckless injury-for-injury madness that triggered the Red Count's bloodlust, leading to such a desperate battle.
Otherwise, they would have had to wait for Zephyr to arrive to take him down.
Of course, if they did that, their injuries would have been fewer, but they would've missed out on the joy of battle.
"Killing pirates is my duty," Sakazuki's voice was hoarse, simply treating his wounds, but deep in his tiger-like eyes flickered excitement and joy.
This was his first battle against a legend.
Legendary pirates were indeed powerful, but definitely not invincible.
Just he and Rosse alone had beheaded the Red Count on the spot.
Within the Marine, there were many not weaker than him and Rosse.
If the Marine could unite in hunting down pirates, they could definitely exterminate them all.
Thinking this, Sakazuki's face turned solemn. Facing the smiling Rosse, he slowly knelt on one knee, hoarsely said, "Saint Rosse, please grant me the power to kill all pirates!"
Sakazuki was already an Admiral, so he clearly knew what the biggest obstacle to killing pirates was.
Only Rosse was willing to fight alongside him to kill pirates.
Only Rosse could fulfill his wish.
"The power to kill all pirates?", The corners of Rosse's lips curled into a smile. He placed a hand on Sakazuki's shoulder, "Sakazuki, ahead of us, there shall be NO MORE PIRATES."
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