Roy placed his hand on the hilt of his sword again, his mind calm and focused. The world seemed to turn black and white, and in Roy's eyes, only the enemy existed.
"The same moves don't work on me." Doflamingo became slightly more serious after being injured. Being injured by a newcomer was a very embarrassing thing for him.
"Cut!"
Another terrifying explosion erupted, the sharp sword light blinding everyone. The shockwaves raged across the land, this time utterly destroying all remaining structures and turning the entire island into a desolate wasteland.
The earthquake's aftershocks also stirred up giant waves tens of meters high on the sea surface. Many ships that were close to the coast were capsized by the continuous waves and permanently submerged in the sea. The pirates, who thought they were safe, quickly steered their ships out to sea.
"How is that possible? I clearly dodged your attack." Doflamingo clutched his stomach, asking incredulously.
He was actually injured by the same move, and in the same spot at that—it was utterly humiliating.
Roy casually got up from the ground and said, seemingly unintentionally, "Give up. This is an attack that can't be avoided at all. It's a speed that surpasses the limits of human beings, a peak speed that even my own nerves can't react to. It's an attack that can only be launched by relying on my Observation Haki to predict the attack. It's a sure-hit damage that can't be dodged."
"So this is your plan? To concentrate all your attacks on one point on me and exploit my weakness. I must say, you are indeed a very resourceful person. However, talking about an attack that is absolutely unavoidable is just too ridiculous. I want to see if you can still unleash that kind of ultimate attack under the influence of Conqueror's Haki. Fufufufufu."
Doflamingo's idea was simple: such extreme attacks required a high degree of mental concentration, which was extremely taxing on the mind.
Although he knew that an enemy of Roy's caliber could not possibly be stunned by his Conqueror's Haki, he was not immune to the effects. He believed that if Roy was affected even slightly, he would be unable to unleash the same attack as before.
"Conqueror's Haki? Perfect timing. I've been wanting to see just how powerful Conqueror's Haki is, which is said to be only attainable by those with the aptitude of a king."
"Then let's give it a try."
"Cut!"
An invisible force instantly impacted everyone's minds, causing the heavens and earth to change color. One after another, sounds of people collapsing could be heard. Even those who had escaped to the surface of the sea were not spared. Only Roy and Doflamingo's group of officers were still struggling to hold on.
They were utterly horrified. Was this the legendary Conqueror's Haki? It was indeed terrifying. They were barely able to withstand the impact, so what kind of terrifying pressure did Roy, who was directly hit, endure?
"No, impossible! Why can you still hurt me? Why are you completely unaffected by my Conqueror's Haki?" Doflamingo was getting increasingly frustrated after being hit one after another, and even his signature laugh had disappeared.
"I already told you, this is an attack that absolutely cannot be dodged, hahaha!"
Roy was already on the verge of mastering Conqueror's Haki, and moreover, the Master Swordsman's Sword Intent could be considered a simplified version of Conqueror's Haki, so he was naturally unaffected.
Doflamingo was actually quite frustrated. He hadn't even Awakening his Devil Fruit Ability yet, but under the current circumstances, Devil Fruit Ability Awakening be completely pointless and would only increase his own energy expenditure.
Because Roy had no intention of defending himself, a casual strike from him could kill Roy. What use was an attack that was many times stronger, since he could kill him instantly anyway?
Although he will gain some defensive skills after Awakening, Roy's attack speed is too fast, and he simply doesn't have time to defend, making him a target for Roy to attack.
"My mind is in turmoil. Actually, I don't need to make too many plans for an enemy like you. I just need to wear you down. I want to see whether I fall first or you run out of death points first."
Doflamingo began using his Devil Fruit Ability to repair the damage to his internal organs. Although Roy could inflict real damage on him each time, he wasn't completely without regenerative abilities. He figured that Roy's resurrection abilities consumed far more energy than his own, and that by playing it safe and steady, he was sure to win this battle.
Therefore, Doflamingo completely abandoned any plans to defend or evade, focusing solely on healing. As he felt his internal injuries gradually recover, his distinctive laughter returned, "Fluffyfluffyfluffy, you don't have much time left now."
Roy remained unmoved, not even lifting his eyelids, his mind as still as water.
"Cut!"
"Not enough! Let's have another one!"
"Cut!"
"Foohoo, this is the fifth time, isn't it? I wonder how many more times you can be resurrected?"
"Cut!"
"Are you exhausted? Well, your attack has taken a heavy toll on your mind, and your resurrection can't revive your mental state as well."
"The eighth time? Let's settle this once and for all. He's gradually falling into the trap. Besides, a ninth time might actually make him a little suspicious. Now is the best time." Roy made a decision while secretly keeping track of the number of attempts, but remained outwardly calm.
"You never learn! With abilities like yours, you can usually revive nine or ten times. By now, you should be exhausted, right? Fufufufufu!" If Doflamingo initially underestimated Roy, he now considers Roy a worthy opponent. What could be more exciting than burying such an opponent?
"Cut!"
"It's no use... Ah!"
Originally, everyone thought the outcome of the battle was a foregone conclusion, given the vast difference in strength between the two sides. However, Doflamingo's sudden scream startled everyone. Could the outcome of the battle still be altered?
Looking into the arena, Roy was surprisingly not down this time, while Doflamingo lay limply on the ground, blood flowing on the ground, almost forming a pool of blood, showing that his injury could only be described as terrible.
"Die, Doflamingo!"
Bang!
Diamante forcefully took Roy's attack and was sent flying, but Trebol quickly followed up and finally took Roy's slash. The two were already quite strong, and Roy was too exhausted to break through their blockade for the time being.
"Quickly, you two, take the young master away." In fact, everyone was still in a daze, completely unable to understand why Doflamingo, who was so majestic just a moment ago, was knocked down like a dead dog the next.