Okay, it literally took me forever to do Edward's fight because as of now he is the most OP member of Cooro's crew. As things move on I intend to have him gradually level out with the other members of the crew, but right now he's a fucking tank. So without further ado the most badass fights I've come up with for this series yet...yes even better than two Rokushiki users throwing down. Mostly because it's Edward and Matthew's chapter now. Which means two determined and intelligent individuals wreaking absolute chaos on the two strongest members of Rackham's crew. So let's begin...Round One...FIGHT!

A Duel Between Predators

Galuna Island, East Blue

The swordsman Kokoro stood still as he drew his single sword, "I must warn you, I am a master in the one sword style." He goaded.

"Likewise." Edward countered as they rushed in with a flurry of strikes, Kokoro jabbing and blocking, as Edward parried and slashed. They rushed out watching each other's moves as they rushed in and out clashing and doubling back. Edward closely watched the swordsman as he lunged forward with a jab and Edward sidestepped it and saw his opening as he slashed across his opponents back, he skidded to a halt and grinned expecting the splay of crimson to happen at any moment, but instead there was nothing, his coat fell off his shoulders cut clean in half as the back of his shirt had a large rip in it, but there was no mark where the blade struck. Kokoro grit his teeth and turned to face him with a grin on his face.

"Pity, I really liked that shirt and coat, I guess I'll have to kill you quick so one of those women can patch it up for me." He chuckled.

"How did you take that hit and come out unharmed." Edward demanded as he stared down his opponent looking for a trick to his power.

"If you want the secret, I will give it freely as there is no need to hide my power when you can't hope to defeat it. I ate the Pain Pain Fruit, a Paramecia type fruit that allows me to take any damage I receive and release that damage on someone else, however there are two downsides to it I'm afraid." He pointed to his back, "One is that I do still feel pain, the only plus to it is that the pain goes away when I pass it to another. The second is," He started as he lunged forward rapidly, as Edward used his Soru to harmlessly get around it, much to the samurai's frustration, "Very good, the second condition is that I must touch someone or something to release my pain. However, it only takes the slightest touch to do the deed." He grinned as he spun, this time following Edward's Soru and although he wasn't fast enough to keep up he faintly brushed Edward's arm, as it erupted in a splay of blood from the wound he had inflicted on the samurai. "You're lucky it was such a shallow wound, the damage could have been much worse to you."

Edward looked down at his arm and smirked, "So you're telling me I just have to put you in so much pain you will feel like dying, before you can lay a hand on me?"

"I guess you could say that." The samurai said as the gleam in both their eyes said this would be a battle of will, full of pain.

"Good, I've been wanting a good fight for a very long time." Edward said as he gripped his sword tightly. "So come on, give me your best fucking shot." Edward said sheathing his blade and holding his arms out wide leaving his chest open for attack. Kokoro grinned as he dug in deep and readied his blade to rush in and strike. Edward waited for the attack and as Kokoro rushed forward at lightning speed Edward used Soru just as it was about to hit to move beneath the blade and he kicked Kokoro so his face landed in the dirt.

The samurai rose angrily, "You bastard."

Edward grinned, "Come on, I was barely trying earlier, now I'm getting serious. Soru: Gumo Giri." He flashed about from place to place using his Soru in tandem with his sword to inflict a manner of wounds on Kokoro without leaving the radius he had made around the man. Kokoro dropped to his knees as he gritted his teeth as his eyes bulged from his eyes almost. "Oh is that all? You look like you've almost blacked out from the pain. I guess I should finish this…"

"Itami no Nami!" The samurai screamed as a red wave tore itself from his blade striking Edward in the chest as he convulsed in pain.

Edward stumbled back as he gritted his teeth, "How did you do that?"

"I told you earlier I had to touch something and release my pain, this is what I meant. This is the true power of the Pain Pain Fruit, absorbing pain and releasing it as raw power. I can never be defeated so long as I live! This is the ultimate Paramecia!" He laughed insanely as Edward spat out some blood.

"Well, this is going to be very difficult." He started as out of nowhere a sea stone collar flew and latched itself around the samurai's neck.

"What is this trickery!?" He screamed as he tried to pry it free to no avail. Ulysses smiled as he walked forward.

"I was worried we wouldn't make it in time. But I figured that it wouldn't be hard to fix that collar on your neck with Maya's help, and I'm hoping this key does what I think it does." He added as he tossed Edward the key who tried it on his collar with a satisfying click as it came free.

"That's much better." He said rubbing his neck as he popped it, "Now to deal with you." He said fixing the samurai with a cold glare.

"Please, have mercy!" He squealed as Edward walked forward slowly.

"I'm fresh out." He replied coldly as he rushed in and gripped the man's face, "One Million Volt Electrocution!" He cried as arcs of electricity erupted from his hand as the man's screams soon were quiet as he died within seconds. The others backed up as Edward stood up, "Ah man, that hurt a lot. This guy was really troublesome."

"You gonna be okay?" Thomas asked him.

"Yeah, I'm just more worried about Cooro and Matthew, this guy was strong, but they took on the two people who were stronger than him." He said as he sat down and took the samurai's sake and drank it.

"How could you tell?" Maya asked.

"Because the whole time, Rackham didn't flinch when we attacked and Vane was dripping murderous intent. I think if that man got started even this guy's Pain Pain Fruit wouldn't save him." Edward finished with dark eyes.

The Throne Field, Galuna Island

Matthew looked at his captain who clashed with their captain as Vane rushed at him in half-coyote form as he slashed with his claws. "Come on you fucking weakling! Show me that fear I love so much."

Matthew flipped away nimbly and readied himself, "Fear isn't really something I do. I will however give you steel." He said as he flipped his new knife over his fingers, "The weight is something else, but I'm sure the power behind it will be fun enough." He got in a fencer's stance and looked down the knife's edge, "Put the power of a rifle into one's blows and they will shatter almost any defense. Strauss Blade: 6 Round Mag, 50 Caliber Killshot!" He screamed as he jabbed forward six times in rapid succession each jab creating a sonic boom that sounded like a revolver firing. Vane dodged the attack by leaping from the spot he was standing in, but looking back he saw six craters each about a foot in diameter where he was standing. He turned back to face Matthew who was rearing back to attack again as Vane ran as Matthew unleashed a barrage of jabs towards the man who dashed about before drawing in close to attack. Matthew drew his cutlass to block the strike and the man hit hard, as a shockwave ripped the grass from the ground around them and cracked his blade. He gritted his teeth as the coyote man unleashed a flurry of blows each as equally powerful as the last, his blade cracking under the force, Matthew drew his knife as he lashed out with the sword.

Vane leapt back and grinned, "Like a caged animal, this is too fun. That look on your face is too cute." He said as he licked his lips and rushed in again, his eyes lost to the world as he saw only blood. Matthew readied himself as he swung wide purposefully leaving an opening above himself that the coyote man exploited, he saw the attack coming and planted his hand on the ground pushing off quickly with a spin kick into Vane's face. The man gritted his teeth as he was pushed back and growled before lunging at him. Matthew tried to hit him with the sword but Vane broke it in half before rushing in and stabbing him in the gut with his claws and grabbing him by the throat, "Playtime is over child, I will rip your fucking head off."

"Think again." Matthew said as he stabbed the broken sword into the man's shoulder as he howled in pain. Matthew flipped back holding his abdomen as he looked at his target and his hands were a flurry of movement. Vane rushed forward with a howl and quickly found himself ensnared in a web of thread as Matthew held the strings tight binding the coyote man in his web of thread held tight by scalpels.

"I see, you're a predator like me!" Vane laughed as he flexed to tear free to find himself unable to. "What is this?"

"Steel thread." Matthew said as Vane noticed the blood dripping from the boys fingers, "I run the risk of damaging my doctors hands by doing this, but I saw no other way to disable that wild movement of yours. And to answer your question, I'm not a predator." He drew back his knife and jabbed forward in a rapid barrage as Vane's body was racked with pain from the blows of compressed air. He thrashed as Matthew held him tight attacking him again and again, until he had stopped moving and Matthew freed him, "I'm a hunter."

Thomas and the others ran up to their friend, "Are you okay?

"Yeah I'm fine." He said gathering his gear, "But I'm going to need to watch myself and rest for a while. Let's just hope Cooro can finish this up soon." He said unlocking Thomas' collar with the key found on Vane as they watched their captain with anticipation.

And that was that, I hope you enjoyed the visual display of Matthew and Edward's fights and if not, well that kinda makes me feel bad...anyway, read, follow, favorite, and review!