r18novel Chapter 69 The Great Battle, Smoker's Heroic Spirit Descends
Chapter 69 The Great Battle, Smoker's Heroic Spirit Descends
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Several enormous lava candles burning with dark red flames fell from the sky like meteorites, slamming heavily onto the newly reinforced wooden defense line.
"Transvestite Fist Technique - Explosive Swan Dance!" Xiao Feng appeared at the gap in the burning defensive line.
Each of his kicks carried a scorching airflow and explosive power, sending the militiamen who were trying to plug the gap flying!
"Hmph, utterly pathetic." Mr. 1 left molten cuts wherever he went! His target was Dalton, who was struggling to fight back.
"Damn it! What kind of monsters are you?!" Dalton roared, swinging his giant axe to block Mr. 1's obsidian blade, but was so shaken that his hand was split open.
The enhanced Baroque Elite displayed terrifying strength and a fanatical fighting spirit far exceeding their previous levels.
"The enemy! It's Crocodile's men! They've become so strong!" Vivi exclaimed.
A glint of gold flashed in Ra's eyes, and his lips curled into a sneer.
"A few contaminated insects dare to act so presumptuously in front of me and my Master? Prepare to disappear."
He slowly raised his staff, his eyes filled with an uncontrollable killing intent that sent chills down one's spine.
Just as the solar boat was about to unleash its rays, a voice interrupted the spellcasting.
"Hehehe! Finally, a worthy opponent has arrived!"
Luffy laughed excitedly, his rubber arm wrapped in Haki, and punched the lava candle falling from the sky!
Beside Ramses II, Roger grinned, his eyes unusually bright: "Don't rush, Sun King. Wait a little longer. Let's see how much the kids have improved."
Rall raised an eyebrow and slowly put down the scepter. He snorted and looked at Roger with his hands on his hips.
"How dare you, Pirate King! It's none of your business what I want to do."
Roger laughed heartily: "As a king, I certainly can't do everything myself. I should delegate more tasks to my subordinates."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zoro drew his three swords to meet Mr. 1, who was covered in obsidian blades.
Sanji's kicking technique clashed fiercely with Mr. 2's Explosive Swan Dance, while Sabo's Dragon Claw Punch met Miss Doublefinger's Lava Spikes.
Chopper transforms into a strong human form amidst the chaos, protecting the wounded.
The battle erupted instantly!
The enhanced Baroque Elite put immense pressure on the Straw Hat crew and the Guardians.
The fortifications were burning, and the air was filled with a nauseating mixture of acrid wood and cloying pollen.
On the battlefield, one corner has become a purgatory of lava candles!
Mr.3 laughed maniacally, waving his hands to create giant lava candles, walls, and even lava colossi burning with dark red flames!
Luffy's rubber fist, coated with Armament Haki, slammed into the lava candle.
Although it could be shattered, the splashing lava carried terrifyingly high temperatures, causing Luffy to grimace in pain.
"It's so hot!"
He kept jumping and dodging, and the ground was scorched by the dripping lava, leaving pits.
Mr. 3's range and control have been greatly enhanced, and the lava candles wriggle, surround, and squeeze Luffy's space as if they were alive.
"Gah gah gah gah! Straw Hat Boy! Experience the art of eternal burning! Candle Championship - Lava Hell!"
Mr.3 laughed maniacally as a giant, flaming lava candle, the Champions Cup, descended upon him.
On the other side, Zoro's three swords clashed fiercely with Mr. 1's obsidian blade, sparks flying everywhere!
Each clash produced a piercing metallic scraping sound, accompanied by the hissing of blades colliding!
Mr. 1's attack was heavier and more ferocious than ever before; the obsidian blade was not only incredibly hard but also carried terrifyingly high temperatures.
Zoro's Armament Haki covered the blade, resisting the high temperature and slashes, but his hand was already cracked from the impact, and blood flowed down the hilt.
He tried to break through the defense with the explosive power of "Oni Slash", but Mr. 1 was like a machine without pain, and he withstood the slash head-on.
With a backhand slash from his obsidian arm, Zoro unleashed a devastating "Annihilation Slash" that left lava-like cuts, putting Zoro in grave danger!
Daz said dismissively, "Give up, obsidian is indestructible."
"Even obsidian can be melted!" Zoro gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with indomitable fighting spirit.
"Then I'll show you how to cut it! Three-Sword Style: Black Rope Tornado!"
While charging up, Zoro caught a glimpse of Sanji fighting Mr. 2 out of the corner of his eye.
Xiao Feng's ballet steps were as fast as a ghost, and the flames on the edge of her skirt trailed scorching paths in the humid air.
"Explosive Swan Dance - A Riot of Colors!" he sneered, instantly unleashing dozens of kicking techniques, each accompanied by an explosive, scorching shockwave.
Sanji managed to dodge with difficulty, relying on his Observation Haki. The impact of his leather shoes and the kicking technique, which was imbued with the aura of lava, produced a dull thud and a burnt smell.
He tried to counterattack with "Demon Wind Kick", but Xiao Feng's leg technique was also wrapped in dark red flames, and its power was no less!
The high temperature and the strange properties of the flames made things very difficult for Sanji.
"You damn transvestite! Your enthusiasm has gone astray!" Sanji roared, delivering a powerful kick that struck Bon Clay.
Just when everyone thought the outcome was decided, Xiao Feng suddenly transformed into his likeness. This move, the finishing touch, backfired, leaving a burning red mark on his own body.
Sanji, sent flying by the immense force, suddenly realized, "How is this possible... You can return the damage I caused!"
"Be careful of their abilities! They're all very troublesome!"
As Sabo shouted, his Dragon Claw Fist, accompanied by a sharp whooshing sound, collided violently with the new Miss Doublefinger's Lava Tip!
Each strike of the claws and the collision of the spikes produced a metallic clang and sparks!
Sabo's Armament Haki could block the piercing spikes, but the high temperature of the lava flames was transmitted through the Haki, scorching his palms.
Miss Doublefinger's attacks are even more cunning and ruthless, with spikes like a viper's tongue, at bizarre angles, and carrying a fierce determination to perish together with her opponent!
Sabo relied on his combat skills honed by the Revolutionary Army and his Observation Haki to maneuver, but he was still forced to retreat repeatedly.
"Revolutionary Army? Before absolute power, your ideals are nothing but fragile glass!"
Miss Doublefinger grinned maliciously, her arms sprouting spikes that transformed into a burning lava thorn cage that enveloped Sabo.
Chopper, in his massive arm form, protected the wounded and withstood the attacks of other Baroque Works grunts.
But the enhanced minions were also fearless, their attacks carrying a scorching heat that kept him on his toes.
Usopp and Nami utilized the terrain and Usopp's specially made ammunition. Water and ice bullets were ineffective, instead being evaporated or melted by the high temperature.
On the dilapidated tower of the old castle, Ramses II leaned on his scepter, his molten gold eyes coldly watching the people below who were engaged in a bitter battle.
Especially Luffy, who was trapped by the lava candles, and Sabo, who was trapped in the thorn cage.
The light emanating from him was slightly intense, clearly indicating that he was genuinely enraged.
"Hmph, how dare this filthy creation be so arrogant. With just a flick of my finger, I can reduce this blasphemous flame and twisted life to ashes."
The Pharaoh's voice carried a chilling murderous intent.
Napoleon's cannons were already in place, their dark muzzles locked onto the rampaging Mr. 3 and Miss Doublefinger below.
He frowned, calculating the optimal firing angle: "Master and Straw Hat Boy are indeed on the defensive. Precision fire support is needed to eliminate the key threat."
However, a large hand landed on Napoleon's cannon barrel.
Roger grinned, his eyes unusually bright: "Don't rush, old soldier. There's still the Sun King. Wait a little longer."
Ramses II and Napoleon both looked at him.
Roger's gaze swept over Luffy, who was leaping and dodging through the lava, searching for an opening.
Watching Sabo, who was struggling against the thorny cage with his Dragon Claw Fist and whose eyes remained firm, Sanji, who was looking for an opportunity to counterattack with his Lava Kick, and Zoro, who was gritting his teeth and persevering under the high-temperature obsidian blade.
"See that?" Roger's smile was full of pride and expectation.
"These kids haven't lost their edge yet! The fighting spirit in their bones is being forced out! True strength is forged in dire circumstances! Interfering now will only ruin their whetstone!"
He paused, his voice carrying an undeniable air of authority.
"Let them fight! Let them bleed! Let them find their own answers on the brink of life and death! If it really comes to the point where people are dying... hey, it's not too late for us to crush those scum then!"
Ramses II remained silent for a moment, a hint of understanding flashing in his molten gold eyes.
He had witnessed the rise and fall of countless dynasties and understood the importance of hardship for successors.
He slowly withdrew the radiance of the sun that was about to erupt, but his gaze remained fixed on the battlefield, like a judge who might unleash divine punishment at any moment.
Napoleon also lowered the cannon barrel, but his finger remained on the trigger, ready to fire.
At the critical moment—
Ugh—!
The resounding whistles of warships pierced through the clamor of the battlefield!
A massive naval warship ruthlessly crashed through the wildly growing mangrove forests along the coast and appeared in the waters near Drum Island!
At the bow of the leading dog-headed warship stood naval hero Garp, Admiral Aokiji Kuzan, and the white hunter Smoker, his body shrouded in steam!
"Navy...Navy?!" Both sides were momentarily stunned.
"Grandpa?!" Luffy's eyes widened.
"Aokiji and Mr. Garp..." Sabo was also surprised.
"Tsk... troublesome fellows have arrived too..." Roger clicked his tongue from the tower, but there was not much worry in his eyes.
Smoker ignored the battlefield and stood at the bow of the ship, the three cigar-shaped Command Seals on the back of his left hand radiating an unprecedentedly hot red light!
He suddenly looked up, his eyes resolute.
"Responding to the justice of this world! Attack!... Navy... Hero... Garp!!!"
In this passionate declaration, he hesitated considerably when he uttered the name Monkey D. Garp.
boom--!!!
A figure emerged from the waves and landed in the air above the sea between the warship and the old castle.
When the figure was clearly seen, the entire battlefield fell into a deathly silence!
The visitor was not the imposing old man he had imagined.
She is a tall, fit woman with a wild and powerful beauty!
Her wheat-colored skin shone with a healthy glow in the sunlight, and her long, orange-red hair was tied in a high ponytail, flying freely in the sea breeze.
She wore a pair of ornate sunglasses adorned with feathers and a dazzling crown made of gold feathers and snake-shaped decorations on her head.
What is most striking is her extremely revealing and gorgeous golden armor, which seems to be woven from sunlight, outlining explosive lines of power.
She wore heavy gold braces on her wrists and ankles.
She also carried a grinning plush dinosaur doll on her shoulder, creating a strange contrast with her wild and sexy temperament.
However, what was most incongruous with her attire was her loud, bold, and carefree voice.
"Hahahaha! I am the Navy hero! Garp! The iron fist of justice is here! Which bastard needs to be beaten to a pulp?!"
She stood in the air, hands on her hips, carrying a dinosaur doll, surveying the stunned battlefield below.
Especially when you see the real Garp with his chin almost falling off the deck on the bow of the dog-headed warship.
She also grinned, revealing a very "Kapu-esque" bright, slightly silly smile.
"Where are Roger and Tescatlipoca?!"