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Chapter 835: Let's Have a Duel!
Chapter 835: Let's Have a Duel!
"Let's finish this!"
Aokiji's hair flared outwards, joining his two arms to form eight limbs that stretched forward in a spear-like formation aimed directly at the collapsing mechanical human.
Haki surged from his hair to his blades, wrapping them in spiraling encasements.
"Ox Demon Slash!!"
Hiss!!
A deep gash tore across the ground as Aokiji sliced through with a wisp-like motion, his entire body shooting forward. The dual blades in his hands twisted like the six spider-like legs of an Ox Demon. The aura surrounding him resembled that of the legendary creature, with eight blades shimmering toward the weakest connection point at the mechanical human's shoulder.
"Outstanding!"
Bartholomew's excited voice rang out from within the mechanical human. Its arms swung downward together as its massive body flipped upward. The enormous palm clenched into a fist, hurtling directly toward Aokiji.
"Giants' Cannon!!"
Charging forward with Haki-infused force, the mechanical fist crashed against Aokiji's piercing strike.
Boom!!!
The eight sword tips met the fist, unleashing an explosive shockwave that radiated outward in a perfect circle from the impact zone.
Aokiji's body recoiled violently under the immense force, his expression shifting instantly. "This strength..."
Bartholomew's physical power was already tremendous, but enhanced by the Fusion Devil Fruit, his strength had increased even further despite reduced speed. Aokiji alone couldn't possibly withstand it.
If this continued, he would be overwhelmed.
Hoo!
"Corrosive Flame Vibration!"
A gust of wind heralded Borsalino's arrival from above. He dove from high altitude, gripping his blade with both hands, eyes wide with intensity. His massive katana-like sword whistled through the air as it slashed downward, striking the mechanical human's wrist.
Boom!!
Borsalino's strength packed a punch. The blow drove the attacking arm into the ground, dissipating some of the force and relieving pressure on Aokiji.
Whoosh!
Togeko transformed into a blur of afterimages, leaping onto the arm and running along its length. Gripping his sword hilt diagonally, he swung upward near the shoulder area, creating a crescent-shaped flash of energy.
"Sash Cut of Enlightenment!"
Sparks flew as the strike flashed across the steel body, carving a shallow gash into the mechanical human.
Hu! Hu!
Storbery spun his dual blades, rotating like a whirlwind from midair to strike again at the existing wound.
Hiss!!
Another piercing sound as the gash deepened, causing the mechanical human's body to begin shaking.
Stress swiftly darted below, his sword flashing like a curved hook. He struck upward with the force of an impact blow at the right armpit of the mechanical human.
The massive mechanical human started retreating backward in a few steps.
"Chaotic Slash: Floral!"
Following Stress's maneuver, Doflamingo swung his blade like the fierce scar on his face. Rapid slashes concentrated on the shoulder area, accelerating the mechanical human's backward retreat. The connecting point of that mechanical arm wobbled more violently, the gash deepening further.
No sooner had Doflamingo landed than Dalmatian leapt from behind him. His twin claws converged, drilling fiercely into the wound.
Bang!!
The mechanical human's body lurched sideways from the impact.
Swoosh!!
Seizing this opening, seven Vice Admirals swiftly dispersed from their positions. Behind them, Klah let out a powerful howl, his body suddenly expanding. Black fur covered him completely as he transformed into a five-meter-tall werewolf form.
Crouching on all fours, he opened his massive jaws. A torrent of air surged from his chest and abdomen.
"Mystic Art: Canine Storm Breath!!"
A shockwave laced with chaotic slashes erupted from the werewolf's mouth, striking the shoulder of the mechanical human with pinpoint accuracy.
Boom!!
The massive impact packed with slashing energy bombarded the vulnerable shoulder. A thunderous explosion echoed outward as the mechanical human's arm fell limply.
Severed!
"Huh?"
Kuro stared at Klah, puzzled. "That move resembles the Shadow Clone Technique somehow. When did he learn that?"
"I don't know either", Lida replied beside him. "Never seen him use it before."
Nevertheless, they achieved results.
Though Kuro suspected it wouldn't affect Bartholomew much.
Indeed, Bartholomew emitted a thunderous boom. Before the severed arm even touched the ground, mosaic tiles sprouted from the broken connection, rapidly reconstructing and reattaching the limb.
"Tch, no effect after all?" Doflamingo scoffed.
"Expected", Aokiji said gravely. "Back when we pursued him, we only managed to capture him after exhausting his physical strength under Fleet Admiral Sakazuki."
Back then, they weren't even Vice Admirals yet, merely elite Commanders.
Pursuing Bartholomew alongside Sengoku and Garp, they wore him down until his physical strength was completely exhausted before capturing him.
For this level of opponent, the only way was to deplete their physical strength.
Now though
Bartholomew's strength had grown to terrifying proportions.
Though they were elite Vice Admirals, even seven of them could hold him off for days. But arresting him? Probably impossible.
From within the mechanical human, Bartholomew's deep voice resonated, "Now this is the strength I admire! Come, let's have a duel!!"
The mechanical arm slammed forcefully into the ground with a thunderous crash.
Suddenly, the island's surroundings surged upwards, the edges rising to encircle the entire island.
This was the power of the Fusion Devil Fruit. Its ability now covered the entire island, with higher priority than Kuro's power.
This was precisely why Kuro hadn't tried to destroy the island earlier - under this ability's influence, it couldn't be shattered.
"Come forth! Fight to the bitter end! None shall flee before victory is decided!!"
Bartholomew's gruesome and frenzied voice rang out. Withdrawing his arm, his left limb suddenly rose as deeper waves of Haki surged outward. He threw a punch toward the seven Vice Admirals.
"I'll destroy you! Destroy the entire world! What are the Navy's Four Emperors? Super Novas of the Worst Generation? Or even that fifth Emperor gaining recent fame? I'll kill them all!"
"What?!"
Boa Hancock's expression darkened as she growled, "Daring to target Luffy's officers? I won't forgive you!"
Boom!!
The arm struck the seven Vice Admirals, sending up a massive cloud of smoke and dust. Yet the mechanical human's arm halted, this punch blocked by the combined resistance of the seven Vice Admirals.
"Still coming!"
The mechanical human raised its right arm again, hammering downward.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Lida moved first, her body transforming into a series of black shadows flashing forward. She appeared before the raised arm, already in her maiden form. Her hands pushed forward, massive energy concentrating in her palms to form an impact barrier.
"Essence Shockwave!!"
Bang!!
The thunderous sound rolled outward as the Haki-charged fist forced through the shockwave, driving Lida downward until she reached the ground. Yet upon reaching the ground, the fist could advance no further.
Lida gritted her teeth, her hands straining against the massive fist, halting its momentum completely.
Lida's strength had never been insignificant.
(End of Chapter)
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