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Chapter 445: True Storm! Focused Burst Mode!
Chapter 445: True Storm! Focused Burst Mode!
"Hmm?"
Wibul lifted his hand to brush away the smoke, but the continuous barrage of smoky fists intensified the haze, and it seemed to have a life of its own, following him no matter which way he moved.
As the smoke completely enveloped his head, Wibul felt his breathing becoming labored.
All living things needed to breathe.
Without oxygen, Wibul felt uncomfortable.
"Devil Wind Foot."
Suddenly, a voice rang in his ear.
His faint Perception Color seemed to sense something, and he instinctively wanted to look up.
"Brutal Crush!!"
A brief flash of fire pierced through the smoke, and a powerful leg kick slammed into his head, the tremendous force causing his head to jerk downward.
Although there wasn't much damage, Wibul didn't like this sudden attack.
Just as Wibul was about to swing his sword upward, the leg kick retracted quickly, and in an instant, thick fog enveloped his head again.
"It's really tough!"
The voice sounded again beside him, and Wibul turned his head, ready to step towards the direction of the sound.
Then,
Thud!
His massive body fell to the ground.
"Creamy Bubble!"
Nami twirled her Magic Weather Staff and danced, creating several cloud balls that formed a slippery cloud wall around Wibul's feet.
Physical attacks were useless, but she was creating terrain! Could diamonds prevent slipping?
"Devil Wind Kick - Head Meat Shot!"
Sanji, who had just kicked Wibul's head, shot a straight kick at Wibul's neck as he lay on the ground, and the flames on his foot penetrated the smoke, making it look even more smoky and fiery.
"Ugh, uncomfortable!"
Wibul lifted his hand to slash, but he swung at nothing. Sanji quickly jumped back after kicking, spinning in the air and landing steadily.
He got up, ready to continue, but suddenly felt a chill around him.
"Yo-ho-ho-ho! Song of the Plunderer - Blizzard Slash!"
A freezing wind from the underworld accompanied Brook's sword draw, freezing the cloud balls surrounding Wibul's lower body and completely immobilizing his lower half.
Wibul's legs trembled, shattering the ice, and in that instant, a more violent slash approached.
Zoro rushed to Wibul's side, holding his sword with both hands and leaning back, swinging it along with the Hodo Ichimonji in his mouth.
"Trisword Flow - Ultimate Ice Dragon Hunt!"
Boom!!
Two swords slashed vertically, and one slashed horizontally, and as the blades attacked, they also picked up the shattered winter ice, imbued with a force of ice, creating a slash wave that exploded like an ice tide upon hitting Wibul's body.
Derived from the Ultimate Tiger Hunt slash wave, in the midst of intense combat, this new technique emerged, aided by the unique terrain and the swirling cold air.
As the ice tide swept over him, a layer of frost formed on Wibul's diamond surface.
"This smoke is so annoying!"
Invisible, he held his breath and roared, spinning Cloud Slash to blow away the smoke on his head, but as soon as he swung his arm, several vine-like objects wrapped around it.
Usopp aimed his Black Bow at Wibul and smiled, "Deadly Green Star Devil!"
"Wa-cha!"
Chopper, looking like a balloon, took the opportunity to rush in and strike Wibul with his hooves, then quickly scampered away.
"So annoying!"
Wibul grunted louder, raising his sword to charge forward, but before he could take two steps, the already suffocating smoke mixed with a strange stench.
"Deadly Green Star Devil - Queen of the Night!"
A huge flower grew from the ground, emitting a nauseating odor.
"And... Deadly Green Star Devil - Explosive Skull Grass!"
Boom!
As Usopp's Black Bow fired, a purple skull head rose and exploded around Wibul, releasing an even denser fog.
In this fog, Smok's hands continued to shoot out fists, thickening the haze.
"Rubber Rubber..."
Luffy jumped high, pulling his fist back and straightening it. Whether it was friction or something else, his rubber arm ignited with flames.
He didn't coat his Haki, just pure fire.
"Fire Punch Gun!"
Boom!!!
As the fiery fist made contact with the unique dense fog, sparks ignited within the haze, and when the punch hit Wibul's body, the entire cloud of smoke became smoky and fiery, choking and pungent!
"Franky Fireball!"
Franky even spat out a fireball, adding fuel to the dense fog, turning it into a fiery smoke.
"I can't breathe!"
Wibul's voice began to sound strained.
Success!
Everyone except Luffy, including Usopp, showed signs of joy.
Their captain might not have had this idea, but all their actions could complement his techniques, couldn't they?
If pure physical attacks didn't work, they could try other methods. Defeating others didn't always require brute force!
No matter how powerful diamonds were, one still needed to breathe. Besides, it was uncertain if they could defend against elements.
For now, it seemed effective!
"Roar!!"
The sudden intensification of the fiery smoke made Wibul unable to bear it any longer. Holding Cloud Slash, he roared and charged forward recklessly, but with his Perception Color unable to locate anyone in the dense fog, every charge was dodged in advance.
Those who were unable to dodge in time...
Wibul brandished his blade, momentarily clearing the smoke from his eyes, revealing Usopp and his crew's position. But the visibility was fleeting, and the smoke quickly engulfed his vision again.
"Black, straight hair!"
He held his knife, and despite the trembling, he continued his pursuit of the Straw Hat Pirates.
But as he chased, he reverted to his previous state.
"Robin, you should attack too! Why aren't you fighting?"
Usopp was firing off stench, fog, and vines, doing his best to hinder Wibul's movements. After a brief respite, he caught sight of Robin, who was standing still.
"No, I can't join in this fight right now, and..."
Robin paused, puzzled. "That's strange. Why isn't he attacking us? Logically, we should be the easiest to deal with. Especially you, Usopp. That big guy should be annoyed with you."
"Hey! Why aren't you attacking Usopp and the others?!"
Robin's voice was soft, but Luffy voiced his confusion directly.
Even he, despite his foolishness, realized something was amiss.
"Black, straight hair, no glasses. Big Sis said not to attack," Wibul's simple-minded voice echoed through the smoke. "I can't see, so I'm afraid of hurting the wrong person."
Upon hearing this, Usopp and his crew were all taken aback.
"Usopp!" Nami reacted quickly.
Usopp reacted even faster. As the gadget master, he swiftly produced a black, straight-haired wig and put it on, then distributed similar wigs to everyone.
Even Franky, who seemed a bit reluctant, and Brook, the skeleton with his hair rooted in his skull, donned the wigs, creating an odd mix of afros and straight hair.
As for Dasqui, Usopp swiftly removed her glasses and untied her hair, making use of the convenient opportunity.
Why not take advantage of this ready-made convenience?
"Hey, we all have straight hair now! You can't attack us!" Usopp shouted at Wibul.
"Nice!"
Nami gave Usopp a thumbs-up. "We're safe now!"
The attack continued.
Unconcerned about their safety, Usopp and his crew coordinated with Luffy's group, providing assistance.
When Zoro attacked, Nami would first summon sea clouds, and Brook would then swirl cold air, allowing Zoro to create freezing blades and coat Wibul with a layer of frost.
Sanji's attacks were aided by Usopp and Franky, who added gas and flames, and utilized Smoker's smoke for continuous burning and roasting.
Luffy's attacks were supported by everyone, who created favorable conditions for him. Even when they were almost hit by Wibul, Law would timely replace them.
After several rounds, Wibul's movements slowed down, seemingly due to difficulty breathing, which affected both his strength and agility.
"Trisword Flow Secret Technique - Thousand World!"
Zoro sprinted forward, spinning his twin swords, leaving no room for escape. In an instant, the three blades became one, slicing with incredible speed.
A crack appeared on Wibul's diamond surface under Zoro's strike! The Shining Fruit defended against physical attacks but was vulnerable to elements!
The relentless elemental attacks, a combination of ice and fire, finally weakened the diamond!
"Now's the time!" Nami shouted. "Weather Egg - Lightning Son Weather!"
Nami waved her weather staff, and the accumulated storm clouds in the sky unleashed a frenzy of lightning upon Wibul, paralyzing his movements.
Luffy, who had previously punched, now pulled back and jumped upwards, his fist rapidly expanding and covered in Haki. It penetrated the storm cloud.
Boom!
"Rubber Rubber..."
The lightning enveloped the giant Haki-infused fist and was swiftly retracted, launching towards Wibul.
"Oof!"
Wibul, struck by the lightning, managed a hoarse cry. He lifted his smoke-covered head, sensing danger despite his blindness.
Sizzle!
Haki surged onto the scythe's blade. Wibul brandished the Cloud Slash, preparing to strike at the dangerous presence.
But this also exposed Wibul's vulnerability—a body made of diamond without Haki defense.
"That's right, now's the chance!"
Law, who had been responsible for switching and commanding, finally got his opportunity. He aimed the Ghost Cry Slash at the crack in Wibul's diamond surface and thrust forward.
"Injection Shot!"
The Surgery Fruit created a target, aiming at the crack. It forcefully penetrated the diamond body, shaking Wibul.
A cloud of smoke enveloped the area around Wilbur's head, and a few drops of blood dripped down.
"Ouch!" Wilbur exclaimed involuntarily, his movements momentarily hindered.
"Thunder God Elephant Gun!!"
A colossal fist imbued with thunderous power rushed towards Wilbur.
Wilbur's current state was visibly fragile, and his Haki was concentrated on the blade's edge. If it hit...
Luo watched the massive fist, which was just a hair's breadth away from Wilbur, and smirked, "We've won."
"Power Impact!!"
A long-handled hammer extended, and a loud shout reverberated from not too far away. The hammer's speed was so swift that it left an afterimage, instantly reaching Luffy's side in mid-air. A strange force rippled from the hammer's face, sending Luffy flying and crashing into Luo, shattering a cluster of ice crystals.
"What the hell are you doing, idiot!"
A vigorous yet irritated voice echoed from the entrance of the research facility.
Renetia gripped her mechanical hammer, and as she swung it to push Luffy away, a strange force rippled out, instantly dispersing the smoke that surrounded him.
The shockwave from the hammer solidified into a circular barrier, blocking Smoker's relentless smoke attacks.
Bang! The descending hammer struck Wilbur's head.
Wilbur's face turned ashen, his eyes bloodshot, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. He was in bad shape.
After freeing himself from the restraints, Wilbur took a few deep breaths before pouting and lowering his head, "Big Sis, I can't beat them. That smoke is so annoying, I can't breathe."
"You're really making me laugh with your incompetence! You're a Triumvirate! A Triumvirate! In the time it took me to walk out, you've become like this? You're held back by mere smoke? Can't breathe through your mouth, huh? You good-for-nothing, why don't you breathe through your butt instead!"
Renetia quickly walked over and, still unsatisfied, gave Wilbur another hammer blow before turning to the group with an unfriendly gaze, "You're bullying my little brother?"
Usopp stepped forward and shouted, "Hey, Renetia! You can't beat us! If you don't leave soon, our reinforcements will arrive, and do you know who they are? It's Shanks!"
"You know Luffy and Shanks are acquainted, right? My dad is also a crew member of Shanks, and he's one of the Four Emperors! If he comes, you'll get a spanking!"
Bullying little girls is his specialty!
"Huh? Is Shanks coming?"
Luffy, who had just gotten up, scratched his head and said excitedly.
"Idiot, I wasn't talking to you!" Usopp rolled his eyes at Luffy.
"Red Hair? The one-armed guy who was beaten all over by Sage?"
Renetia was not intimidated at all and laughed, "Do you think I'm some inexperienced little kid? Even if I were a child, I'd still be on a different level!"
"You're just a 'Seven Stars', not a 'Triumvirate'."
Luo took a deep breath and calmly said, "If even the Triumvirate is tied up by us, what can a little girl like you do?"
"Hahahaha! Triumvirate?"
Renetia mimicked Sage's laughter, "Let me tell you, in our inner circle, we have the 'Surface Triumvirate' and the 'Inner Triumvirate'!"
"The Surface Triumvirate is that idiot Wilbur, the shut-in Moria, and Lily."
"The Inner Triumvirate is Lily, Marika, and me!"
"What do you think the Triumvirate is? Is it the vanguard, the wind that attacks? Or the rain that constantly washes away and suppresses the crowd? Or the thunder that shatters everything and is incredibly resilient? No! It's none of those!"
Renetia's lips curled into a smirk, revealing her small fangs and a malevolent grin, "Before a storm arrives, the first thing that appears is the wind. So, before a cataclysm arrives, what appears first? The answer is..."
She extended her thumb and pointed at herself, "Me!"
"Wilbur! Full Armament! Burst Mode!"
Wilbur's expression turned solemn, and his body was enveloped in the deepest shade of black, his hands tightly gripping the Cloud Slash. Two flashes of red Haki emanated from the blade's edge.
However, there seemed to be a difference; his entire center of gravity was concentrated on the blade, and at the tip of the blade, it was even more focused on a single point!
Renetia swung her mechanical hammer outward, and sparks of electricity crackled between her fingers as she fully extended the hammerhead, resembling a giant mouth devouring the ice on the ground.
"You think gang-beating is fun? Let me teach you what a real storm is!"
Her eyes glowed red, and she extended her other hand, pointing her index finger at Luo, "First, take out that doctor!"
"Roar!!"
A ferocious roar unleashed a wave of energy, and Wilbur's eyes blazed with a crimson rage, as if he had transformed into a mechanical man following orders. He bent his legs and forcefully pushed off the ground, turning into a blur as he shot forward like a cannonball.
His speed was far beyond what it had been moments ago.
(End of Chapter)
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