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Chapter 554: Marika vs. Yamato
Chapter 554: Marika vs. Yamato
Unlike other scientists like Gatz or Kurang, who focused solely on scientific prowess, even the world's top genius, Big Bang Punk, who only aimed for second place while holding the first-place trophy high, was a formidable fighter.
It was rumored that Kurang had even been executed by Sage.
However, Quinn was different from them; he was dedicated to enhancing his own strength. Besides his scientific abilities, his mastery of Haki and the qualities granted by his Animal-type Devil Fruit made him an unshakeable pillar of the Beast Pirates.
"Only those who can utilize all forms of science are truly powerful scientists!"
The voice resonated behind Renetia, and Sanji's Observation Haki finally detected it.
"Watch out!"
Sanji instinctively shouted, creating a smoke ring beneath his feet and rushing towards the source of the sound.
"Gotcha!"
The invisible Quinn twisted his mechanical arm, firing a winch chain, while his right hand clenched into a fist. During the impact, his fist rapidly contracted and expanded, generating a unique tremor as it slammed downward.
"Nida Quinn! Wind Leg!"
First, let's take care of this annoying foul-mouthed girl!
Boom!
Just as his power-packed hands were about to land, they suddenly stopped mid-air, hovering within the exoskeleton. All the force was absorbed by these peculiar exoskeletons!
It didn't disappear; it wasn't canceled out but was thoroughly absorbed.
No matter how much force Quinn exerted, it was like a drop in the ocean, without any effect.
Suddenly, Renetia turned her head, and the red dots in her eyes almost glowed with light.
"My Observation Haki is not weak; I detected you a long time ago!" Renetia shouted.
"Impossible!"
Quinn revealed himself, incredulous. "Why didn't you use Haki at all?"
He had utilized Haki for that decisive strike.
"Haki..."
Renetia smirked, "Using Haki only increases power, but without your own strength, how can it be enhanced? Even if you project it outward, you must first strike. Do you think you're Sage, capable of using Haki bullets?
Sage's true mark wasn't his mastery of close combat or his ability to summon storms, nor was it his skill with Homies.
His true signature was his ability to manifest Haki outside his body, transforming his will into the most powerful shockwave—a concept even Garp's Galaxy Assault couldn't achieve.
For close-range attacks like Quinn's, even with Haki, the loss of innate attack momentum renders them useless.
And this part of the power...
"Take this! Power-Up Kick!"
Renetia moved her small hand, unleashing a powerful force from her exoskeleton, striking Quinn with the force of a heavy cannon. Quinn was sent flying.
Her newly developed ability, made possible by the properties of Mother Steel, allowed her to harness the power of momentum and store it within her floating exoskeletons. Within her Power-Up Kick, anyone who approached would have their momentum absorbed and converted into energy she could utilize.
As a child, Renetia's physical strength was naturally limited, and a single strike could knock her out of the fight. However, her new ability allowed her to single-handedly release Wilbur, relying solely on her recent development.
Whether it was a swinging slash, an incoming punch, or even heavy cannon fire, Renetia could neutralize, control, and absorb them with her power.
To surpass her, one would need either a more advanced Haki development or a pure willpower-based ability like Sage's Haki bullets.
Quinn's Armament Haki was indeed impressive, but Renetia's ability development was also exceptional, earning her the internal recognition as 'Ri Sanxiang'. Additionally, Quinn seemed to have exhausted much of his energy, weakening his Haki, making it easy for Renetia to absorb his momentum.
"Divine Wind Kick!"
At that moment, Sanji, rushing at high speed, ignited blue flames on both legs.
With his scientific powers awakened, Sanji's 'exoskeleton' and strength were enhanced by Haki, allowing him to withstand higher temperatures. This generated an even greater heat around his calves, transforming the flames into a blue hue.
Sanji appeared in a flash before the retreating Quinn and unleashed a rapid series of kicks, striking Quinn's body in various places.
"Neck meat! Shoulder meat! Rib meat! Belly meat! Thigh meat!"
As he kicked, his legs glowed with fire and flickers of electricity, until a massive burst of impact sent Quinn flying into the Heavenly Keep, creating a gaping hole. Quinn tumbled down, unconscious, his eyes rolling back.
Sanji landed, catching his breath. He took out a cigarette, lit it, and exhaled smoke without turning back. "No matter how strong a woman is, she's still a woman. I'm a man of chivalry; leave the fighting to the men!"
He continued walking forward.
Renetia extended her floating cannons, all aimed at Sanji. As he moved away, she clicked her tongue but didn't attack.
That Haki power had diminished significantly from the strike. An attack now would have inflicted severe damage, but...
"I'm not the type to take advantage and stab someone in the back. Such people have no will of their own."
Renetia grinned, "But don't think I'm letting you off the hook."
As she spoke, she took out a button and pressed it.
Bang!
In the distance, the sound of something piercing the air was clearly heard, like a massive cannonball exploding into the ground, creating a huge cloud of smoke behind Renetia.
"Big Sis, did you call me?"
From within the smoke, Wilbur's formidable figure, holding a naginata, emerged.
Renetia was a child, and while she had formidable abilities, her physical strength was lacking. However, Wilbur was always by her side as her protector.
She had ventured here alone, not only confident in her abilities but also prepared for any unforeseen circumstances. She had a summoning technique, and Wilbur was always ready to come to her aid.
Moreover, Renetia, using her Observation Haki, sensed a stronger and sharper presence nearby.
All three of them had come together.
If things went south, none of them would be able to escape.
...
Inside the Heavenly Keep, Basement Level 1.
"Nida, we must head to the armory!"
A person with white hair, the ends gradually turning green, wielded a round and bulging kanabo. Alongside him was a nearly forty-meter-tall yellow centaur with massive horns and a horse's lower body.
"Otherwise, if Onigashima falls and explodes, countless innocent lives will be lost."
Along the way, they encountered no obstacles, and everything went smoothly. They were about to reach the armory by passing through the door ahead.
Guarding the armory was Rokkaku of the Marauders, but with Nida by their side, victory was assured.
The person raised the kanabo, "Nida, let's crash through the door together!"
Before he could finish, he suddenly paused, noticing a green-skinned giant lying in front of the armory's door. The giant, no smaller than Nida, lay there with his eyes rolled back, unconscious.
Rokkaku!
Standing before the giant was a woman with cascading black hair. She retracted her fist and turned with a smile, "Oh, another giant. How peculiar, taller than the giants in our crew, and with a different build and appearance."
She looked at the woman in the white sleeveless bodysuit, her chest heaving with each breath, and her beautiful and spirited face.
"A girl? Why do you call yourself a man? As for Kinmonth Yada, I've heard of him. He's a daimyo of the Land of Harmony, right? Didn't he die a long time ago? Did a Devil Fruit user take over his body?"
"It's not like that! I'm Yawata, and I aim to be a great man like Kinmonth Yada!"
Yawata continued, "Thank you for defeating Rokkaku. That's the armory ahead, and I must go in first. If Onigashima falls and explodes, this place will be destroyed!"
"I see. I was also thinking of checking it out. Since it's the armory, what do you plan to do?" the black-haired woman asked.
"Of course, I'll freeze the gunpowder. There's too much of it, and if it explodes, the blast might destroy half of the Flower Capital."
"That's a lot indeed."
The black-haired woman shook her head, "I'm afraid that won't work. With so many weapons, Sage must have a plan. The Yume Iron Mine in the Land of Harmony is also famous. So, I can't let you go in, and you seem to be on Kaido's side, with horns on your head and such formidable strength."
She opened her gloved hands and smiled, "If you don't leave, then we'll have to fight."
"Are you an enemy? Are you one of Black Iron Snake's subordinates? I've never seen someone as powerful as you!" Yawata asked sternly.
Those who had intruded here were either samurai or Straw Hat Alliance members. She knew all of Black Iron Snake's subordinates, and there was no one as formidable as this woman.
"Oh, how impolite."
She smiled and said, "I'm Marika, the chef of the Calamity Pirates, the Orla Logistics Minister, and one of the forces sent to defeat Kaido."
"Defeat Kaido?"
Yawata's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed,
"If you're here to defeat Kaido, then we're not enemies. I'm also here to fight Kaido. I want to save this country, free the samurai from Kaido's control, and restore the Land of Harmony to the rule of the Higuma clan!"
"You're also here to defeat the Land of Harmony?"
Marika's gentle words made Yawata pause.
"The Land of Harmony will not be ruled by the Higuma clan. It will belong to the Calamity Pirates."
Marika smiled, "Will you join us? Someone as powerful as you will surely be welcomed by Sage."
"So, you are an enemy!"
Yawata's expression turned serious, and she raised her kanabo, "I will open the Land of Harmony and restore order. No one can stop me!"
"Oh, we can't agree, then..."
Bang!!
Nida, by her side, suddenly had his abdomen caved in, and his massive body flew backward, crashing to the ground and losing consciousness.
Marika maintained her clapping posture and smiled, "Let's fight, then."
(End of Chapter)
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