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Chapter 528: Live Demonstration
Chapter 528: Live Demonstration
Sage knew exactly what the Sun God was.
Although he wasn't a prophet who could foresee the so-called 'plot', keeping danger at bay within the cradle wasn't his style.
He couldn't possibly be inferior to the World Government, could he?
Moreover, fighting strong opponents, even to the death, was the key to enhancing his own strength.
To become stronger, to become even stronger, he needed more formidable foes.
Just like now, a single Barrett was no longer enough to satisfy him. A chaotic battle among these gathered individuals was more to Sage's liking.
Even so...
"I don't feel the thrill of a life-or-death battle! More, give me more of that sense of crisis!"
Sage burst into laughter, turning towards Mihawk and Hancock's direction, and took a step forward, "If you don't move, I will!"
Thud! As he spoke, he stomped his foot heavily on the ground, and his figure seemed to disappear before everyone's eyes.
Mihawk's pupils constricted, and he took a half-step back, assuming a defensive stance. The black blade in his hand swung like a black moon, slashing downward.
Clang!!
The fist, shimmering with black-red lightning, was firmly blocked by the sharp blade, emitting a metallic clanging sound.
Sage abruptly appeared in front of Mihawk, throwing a straight punch that collided with the sharp black blade. But this stance lasted only for a moment; he grinned ferociously at the Seven Seas Fleet Admiral, slightly shifting his fist to avoid the blade's edge, smoothly sidestepping the weapon.
As the white steam appeared on his fist, healing the wound, his body, like a swimming dragon, swiftly passed over the blade, and in an instant, multiple afterimages were created, surrounding Mihawk.
These afterimages simultaneously attacked various points on Mihawk's body. Countless afterimages, countless fists, all struck down!
"Hundred Ghosts Assault!!"
Seven Star Death Points and Hundred Split Punches!
The swordsman's attack was indeed sharp, but his body was not as robust as a body technique expert's.
If these blows landed, the damage would not be trivial.
As the afterimages surrounded him, Mihawk also moved. He retracted the black blade that had been swinging forward, making a smooth, slow motion to the left, the blade shaking up and down as if it had softened, creating more afterimages.
These afterimages suddenly peeled away as Mihawk clenched his fists and swung his arms outward, exploding into countless dark green slashes from his body, striking the surrounding afterimages.
"There's only one real body, but my slashes can cover a wide range!" Mihawk said in a focused tone.
The slashes cut through the afterimages surrounding him, leaving only one in front, which gradually solidified into Sage's physical form, dancing with his fists, coming straight at Mihawk.
A glint flashed in Mihawk's eyes as he held the black blade, and with a quick shake, he unleashed a flurry of slashes towards Sage.
Clang, clang, clang!!
Several crisp sounds rang out as the black blade vibrated, sparking and spraying blood.
Every time Sage's fist collided with the black blade, the swordsman's sharpness tore through his fist, leaving wounds on his knuckles.
"Yes, yes, yes! That's how it should be!"
Sage burst into laughter, unconcerned about the wounds on his knuckles, and punched even more ferociously. In that brief moment, countless sparks flew between them as if firecrackers were exploding.
However, this only lasted for a moment. As he threw a punch and collided with the black blade, one of his legs suddenly kicked out, aiming for Mihawk's side with a tricky move.
The latter narrowed his eyes, about to retreat and deliver a counter-attack, but just then, the fist that was blocking his blade inexplicably ignited with a black flame. With a simple forward motion, it unleashed a pillar of black light.
"Hundred Ghosts Charge!!"
The aura's shockwave directly confronted half of Mihawk's body. He took a deep breath, not retreating, but instead, he gripped the hilt tightly and slashed downward, splitting the aura's shockwave in two, forcing it to the sides.
At the same time, his slashing motion smoothly shifted to the side, using the hilt to block Sage's kicking leg, and then he quickly shook off the leg and moved forward, his body swiftly closing in. The horizontally held blade swung forward, and around the edge, two dark green lightning bolts erupted.
Peak Armament Color!
His hawk-like eyes fixed on Sage, and with this sudden attack, the signal he conveyed was intriguing.
I blocked, then attacked. What about you?
Will you dodge or engage?
"Hmm!"
Sage suddenly roared, and as the black blade was about to slash at his waist, his upper body abruptly leaned forward, delivering a headbutt identical to the previous one, striking Eagle Eye in the face.
An old move, but effective!
The sudden attack caused Mihawk to instinctively lean back, and the black blade in his hand slightly rose. Sage, however, took a step forward and leaped, delivering a knee strike to the blade's surface.
Clang!
The black blade rose even higher, and with this momentum, he quickly leaned back, almost scraping past the edge of the black blade. Simultaneously, his rising knee extended forward, and his foot kicked Mihawk's chest.
Mihawk grunted, and his body instinctively flew backward. Just then, the blade that had been pushed upwards suddenly turned from horizontal to vertical, and he slashed downward with immense force.
Swoosh!
After swinging the blade, he slid backwards along the ground, carving a deep furrow in the earth.
Boom!!
Before he could retreat far enough, a pillar-like flash of dark red light struck, engulfing Mihawk's upper body.
The black light flickered and slowly faded, revealing Mihawk in a sword-holding stance. His upper body was now covered in shredded clothing, and some scraps of cloth fell to the ground, exposing his muscular torso riddled with wounds.
This attack had hit him squarely, and even with timely defense, it was impossible to block it entirely. The wide-ranging shockwave had struck his body.
He panted a few times and looked at Sage across from him.
Sage maintained his punching stance, and the aura of tenacity that he had just unleashed still lingered on his fist. He glanced at the seven scars on his chest and abdomen, and a sinister smile spread across his face.
"Not enough!"
The blade that had been split by Mihawk's attack was quickly healing, enveloped by a white steam.
This strike did not leave a scar.
"Captive Arrow!"
As soon as he finished speaking, countless pink arrows appeared in the air. Before Sage could react, Hancock rushed in from the side. Just as she was about to reach Sage, she performed a front somersault, and her long legs spun like propellers. With a push from her hands on the ground, she added momentum and attacked Sage alongside the pink arrows in the sky.
If her ability to cause palpitations was ineffective, then she would use her power to turn everything to stone! Based on the previous reaction, her ability was still effective when it hit directly. Now, it was a matter of body technique and the depth of aura.
Even though Sage had proven his prowess with his martial prowess, it wasn't a reason to back down. If she didn't dare to attack, she didn't deserve the title of Pirate Empress.
This title wasn't self-proclaimed; it was earned through battles.
She wouldn't let anyone underestimate her.
The same went for the Four Emperors!
"Excellent!"
Sage glanced at the falling arrows in the sky and praised, "I acknowledge you! As a woman, you have the same qualification as Big Mom to make me take you seriously. But I'll teach you that when facing someone with superior body technique and aura, having a brave heart is good, but you must also recognize the gap in strength!"
Whoosh!
A whirlwind spun around Sage, not the gale from his cloak, but from him spinning his leg rapidly in place, creating a whirlwind that instantly dispersed the Captive Arrow that had become a solid attack.
"Hundred Flames Cyclone!"
"Grand Aroma Kick!"
The whirlwind expanded into a hurricane, enveloping Hancock. With a bang, the hurricane surged, and Sage's leg crossed with Hancock's, creating a shockwave.
The two clashed for a moment, and Sage's leg, where it had made contact with Hancock's, was covered in a layer of stone.
It wasn't just palpitations; it was pure petrification.
This woman was very skilled in using her ability!
"Hahaha! Still not enough!"
Sage laughed maniacally, and with a tremor of his leg, he shook off the stone chips. His immense strength pushed down on Hancock's leg, forcing it upwards and pressing it against her shoulder.
Bang!
Sage kicked her, sending her flying into the air. In that instant, he leaped into the air, dispelling the smoke rings, and rose straight up with the help of Moonwalk. His legs spun violently again.
"It's not over yet!"
The hurricane formed again, and as Sage continued to spin, he approached the airborne Hancock. With the hurricane dispersing, Sage spun back to her side and kicked her in the face with his heel.
"Take another Hundred Flames Cyclone!"
Sage laughed heartily, twisting his waist, and Hancock flew like a cannonball, landing on the ground and creating a large crater.
Bang!
After kicking her, Sage took a step with Moonwalk and suddenly dove towards Luffy, who was still recovering.
"Tsk!"
Thanks to his awakened animal-type ability, Luffy's recovery was impressive. Although Sage had nearly shattered his consciousness, he managed to stay standing. Just as he was about to regain his strength, the terrifying figure in the air descended upon him.
"Six Kings..."
Bang!
His claws were covered in a shadow-like aura, and he was about to force his way through when Sage kicked him on the head, causing Luffy's eyes to roll back as his leg sank into the ground.
"That's not how you use Rokushiki. Without a solid foundation, flashy moves are useless. Luffy, let me teach you what true power is."
Sage spun in the air, flipping over Luffy's head, grabbing him by the head, and pulling him out of the ground. He then threw Luffy towards Smoker.
Smoker's eyes widened in surprise, and his body instinctively transformed into smoke. Luffy burst out of the smoke, but before he could escape, a mysterious figure appeared within the smoke.
Sage's hands floated, coming together in a clapping motion, and he smashed towards the cloud of smoke.
"Six Kings Spear!!"
Boom!!
Within the smoke, Smog's body was revealed, curled up, with his limbs stretched forward. The clapping attack landed squarely on his abdomen.
With just one strike, Smog was sent flying, his eyes rolling back as he hit the ground, creating a deep dent.
"This is the true Six Techniques, Luffy! Train your body well, for the power of the human body is limitless!" Sage roared with laughter.
It wasn't an aura of tenacity that spread and clashed, but the purest form of it. Covered in tenacity, his hardened fists, when 'touched' by the natural aura, combined with the unified strike of the Six Techniques, along with Sage's own skill and strength, produced a terrifying force.
The shockwave from the Six Kings Spear alone was powerful, a force distinct from the internal destruction of tenacity.
Boom!
Before Sage could descend, a sudden fire erupted beneath him, spiraling upwards.
"Mirror Flame - Flame Ascending Spiral!"
The spiraling flames, as they neared Sage, dispersed into numerous whip-like flames as thick as arms, attacking him from all directions. Behind him, a massive wall of fire rose like a fiery beast, ready to engulf everything in its path.
"Elemental power," Sage chuckled. "There's not much I can do about it. Even tenacity can't provide much defense, but..."
He raised a fist high, his cape fluttering dramatically, and above his fist appeared an extremely unstable black rain cloud.
"I can do this too! Water Shredding Wind!"
Whoosh!!
His fist slammed downwards, creating a powerful gust of wind, no weaker than the fiery wall. As the wind blew, the black rain cloud intensified, unleashing a torrential downpour. Within the gust, a hurricane formed, whipping like a whip and infused with rainwater, colliding with the incoming flames.
Non-physical elements naturally influenced each other. In the past, without the means to control them, Sage had to rely on tenacity to attack and disperse the elements, reducing the damage.
This had nothing to do with the strength of his tenacity; elements couldn't be manipulated by it. Otherwise, Sage would have smashed the water cluster long ago.
His recovery ability had always been remarkable, allowing him to withstand elemental damage.
But now, he had the means to do so, and it was powerful! The flames were scattered into sparks by the hurricane rain, and then extinguished. The fiery wall below was shredded and divided by the wind, only to be further assaulted by the rain, leaving behind a mist of steam.
Sage's face contorted into a sinister smile as he stared at the unquenchable flame within the steam, and he dove towards it.
The downpour and fierce wind couldn't extinguish the natural element. The vast flames withstood the gale, drying the rain, revealing Sabo's figure.
"Flame Dragon Claw Punch - Flame Dragon King!!"
Sabo took a half-step back, his right hand forming a hooked claw with all five fingers. He summoned a spiral of flames even more intense than before, like a spinning fire dragon, roaring as it charged towards the approaching Sage.
The unique body technique combined with the flames elevated the power of this move to a whole new level.
"Dragon Claw? Hmph."
Sage, diving down, felt the spiral and penetrating force of the strange claw beneath him and chuckled, "An interesting body technique. Let's see how my Eagle Claw compares!"
Mimicking Sabo's stance, Sage brought his pinky and ring finger together, his index and middle finger touching, and his thumb extended outward, forming an identical claw. As he unleashed his power, a flat-faced giant beast with an open mouth emerged, swallowing the fire dragon whole.
This beast was also the emblem on the bow of his ship, not by Sage's design, but it had a similar effect.
He had asked Renetia why she chose this emblem, and she replied that a dragon head was too cliche, but this design suited his style—a dragon beast with a broad head and a mighty, wide-mouthed lion-tiger-like appearance.
Sage knew this creature.
Taotie!
Snap!
Sage's claw easily brushed aside Sabo's hand, turning it into a ball of flames. He reached into the flames, grabbed something within, and squeezed hard, eliciting a teeth-grinding sound.
The flames recoiled, flowing behind Sage, forming Sabo's figure. He knelt, clutching his right shoulder, his face contorted in pain.
His entire shoulder had been crushed!
Whoosh!
As soon as Sabo appeared, Sage's figure followed, creating an afterimage in his vision. With a startle, a whip-like leg, accompanied by wind and rain, struck his face, sending him flying.
"Who told you that taking one hit meant you were safe? Is this a game?!"
Sage burst into laughter, "This isn't a turn-based battle!"
(End of Chapter)
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