Giant Knight, Fist of Friendship
Rumble!!
Amidst the rising and falling air currents, Sonic Booms, and the ripping of wind, the three figures moved like demolition machines: whether it was steel or wood, ice or buildings, as the three rolled and tumbled past, only ruins remained!
"Sister Hancock, are we just going to watch like this?"
Nami stared at the battlefield with worry. Although she had recently started training under Vice Admiral Tsuru, the gap between her and real combat personnel was still very obvious. The battle in front of her was beyond her control.
However, the tall and stunningly beautiful Boa Hancock, one of the Seven Empress of the Shichibukai, is definitely capable of joining the battle. According to Roman's private comments about Nami, Hancock is among the top- Shichibukai, but:
Is it really because Luffy's presence affects her damage output?
"I am but a weak woman, how could I possibly wield swords and spears? Besides—" The Empress looked at Luffy in the midst of battle, her beautiful eyes sparkling.
"Women should have confidence in their men."
"Is... is that so..."
Nami's face flushed instantly, and Nami awkwardly brushed her orange hair behind her ear as she looked at Roman in the midst of battle, secretly clenching her fist!
Roman, keep it up!
The Empress next to her looked exactly the same.
Luffy, go for it!
"My dear sister... and this young naval girl, are both deeply mired in an incurable disease called 'love' and cannot extricate themselves."
Among the three Gorgon sisters, the second oldest, Boya Sandersonia, with her long green hair, is the one who complains the most.
"What does it matter? We grab good men when we see them; that's the Amazon style."
Beside her, the chubby third sister, Boa Marigold, with long orange hair, waved her hand dismissively. —Incidentally, she used to be quite slim; she only became this voluptuous because she ate hotpot and worked out to become stronger.
"I'm afraid my sister won't be able to catch it..."
While the Kuja Pirates were watching intently, the three fighters were already unleashing their full power in a fierce battle.
"Momo - 50x speed!"
At full speed, World was so fast that it was as if he had created a shadow clone, leaving afterimages everywhere on the battlefield! Even sound couldn't keep up with his speed; with every move he made, the atmosphere tore apart, and explosions occurred out of thin air!
Even more deadly is the Armament Haki covering his entire body, turning him into a human weapon! And no matter how strange or unusual Devil Fruit ability is, it must first break through his Haki defense before it can take effect.
"Gear Second - Gum-Gum Eagle Gun!"
Although Luffy can only cover his hands with Haki, the speed granted by his Gear Second is still astonishing. Moreover, for a combat genius like Luffy, the stronger the enemy he encounters, the more his potential is unleashed!
The more he fought, the faster and stronger he became. Even his Haki was being mastered at an astonishing speed, which was simply unbelievable!
"Wind-Driven Lightning!"
"Bubble Glide!"
"Paper Dance Armor!"
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Roman, whose entire body is covered in power buffs, is not to be outdone. Although he didn't say it, he and Luffy are both the best of partners and fierce rivals!
Since we're going to fight side by side, we should be evenly matched.
"Two troublesome little devils..."
World had to admit he had misjudged them; the two boys before him possessed impressive Devil Fruit ability and Haki. What was even more remarkable was their excellent teamwork; they effortlessly formed a defensive triangle and unleashed a relentless barrage of attacks, keeping World locked in a prolonged battle.
If it were a single opponent, with his superior physical skills, Haki, and Devil Fruit ability, World could easily defeat him. But with two people—
BOOM!!!
With a loud bang, the three figures abruptly separated. Even with Luffy and Roman's physiques, they were covered in blood and looked utterly disheveled, but the more they fought, the more their youthful vigor and competitive spirit pushed them to unleash their full potential! Meanwhile, on the other side:
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~"
The burly World was already panting. Although he was basically uninjured, the large amount of physical exertion had made him personally experience the saying that 'youth has the upper hand'.
After all, World is a 78-year-old man!
Although being frozen for thirty years kept his appearance unchanged at 48, the aging process within his body...
"Navy,"
His fierce gaze remained fixed on Roman, then shifted to Luffy beside him.
"Pirates,"
"Hooray~~, what kind of partners are you talking about? You're only united because you're afraid of my power."
You're wrong!
Luffy wiped the sweat and blood from his cheeks.
"Roman and I are partners, and that will never change!"
"Instead of saying that, what kind of partners are people who can't even accept each other's identities?"
Okay, Luffy, you go ahead with your verbal attack, I'll catch my breath~~~
Roman remained silent as he drew life force from the 'blood vial' to replenish himself, but the excitement flashing in his eyes was unmistakable, because:
A page with a convex lens falls into your hand. Under the influence of the convex lens, small things can become large, and slow things can become fast.
Momo Page!
He had already collected enough blood when he slashed the opponent's arm, but he hadn't had a chance to use it during the battle. Taking advantage of Luffy sparring, Roman swiftly merged the pages of the book into his body.
"Friend, friend!"
In terms of raw strength, Luffy is definitely no match for World in a one-on-one fight; but when it comes to verbal sparring, ten World wouldn't be a match for Luffy. He was rendered speechless and furious by Luffy's witty remarks!
What's the use of having partners?
He waved his hand and pointed to the three defeated cadres beside him.
"Useless trash who can't even handle a few enemies—"
"Shut up!!"
Luffy's furious and domineering aura soared into the sky like a divine sword, first piercing through the thick clouds that had covered the sky since the start of the battle, and then extending forward like thunder Inazuma, splitting the entire sky in two in the blink of an eye!
A straight line of sunlight pierced through the split clouds, paving a golden path before Luffy and World! The helmeted giant staring directly at the sunlight was dumbfounded.
"They fought desperately for you, and I won't allow you to insult them like this!!"
As Luffy's anger reached its peak, his domineering Haki finally broke through the bottleneck of localized stagnation, flowing freely throughout his body, becoming a unified whole! This made Roman, who was watching him put on such a show, roll his eyes.
Comparing yourself to others will only make you miserable!
Back when he was breaking through the bottleneck of Armament Haki, he was almost killed by Garp with a single punch; but Luffy roared and immediately leveled up...
Of course, this was just Roman's sarcastic remark. He was well aware that World's words and actions had crossed Luffy's final line:
Partner,
"You little brat, what do you know?!"
Under the blinding light and Luffy aura, World took a small step back... or perhaps a centimeter? He was even more enraged than before, having not moved an inch at all.
"Thirty years ago, these guys chose to run away when I was seriously injured—"
"Shut up!!"
However, his 'complaints' ended before they even began because:
"Isn't it a captain's duty to cover for his comrades?!"
Isn't that the captain's duty...?
It's the captain's duty...
The captain's...
Captain···
"You brat, you're asking for it!!!"
Luffy echoed across the sea like a resounding bell, repeatedly striking at World's nerves and starkly exposing his actions:
Admit it, you're nothing but an incompetent scapegoat.
"I will destroy you!!"
"Momo - 100 times the size of a giant!"
As the crazed World disregarded the ship's structural integrity and activated the More-More Fruit, his already imposing physique suddenly grew taller, expanded, and became gigantic, like a true giant... no, even surpassing ordinary giants.
At the same time, the More-More Fruit granted him speed that giants could never possess. As the island ship 'Grosseadi' beneath him groaned under the strain, he raised his enormous fist, wreathed in Haki, and aimed it at Luffy and Roman.
"Let's see where you can hide from this punch!"
"Damn it—"
Brush,
Just as Luffy was gritting his teeth and thinking about how to deal with it, a white figure flashed beside him and met World's fist, leaving only Roman's voice in the wind.
"Luffy, take him down!"
Splash—
Come on, here's all the paper I've been saving up for months! Now's the perfect time to put it to use!
As he leaped into the air, the pages flying from Roman's 'Bag Page' rapidly formed a gigantic 'White Knight,' but even this massive White Knight, several meters tall, was no match for World! But no matter:
"Paper Dance - 10x Giant White Knight!"
The More-More Fruit's power can only affect itself or objects, but Roman's 'White Knight' possesses both 'self' and 'object' properties simultaneously. In an instant, the white armored knight suddenly grew taller! Enormous! Then it spread its five fingers—
Boom!
The two giants collided violently, the surging force penetrating the sea beneath their feet and stirring up towering waves hundreds of meters high! It was as if the mythical Titans were wrestling, moving mountains and filling seas!
"What is this—?"
Grabbing his fist by the giant White Knight, the colossal World gasped in surprise! The knight possessed a familiar ability...
"That's right, it's your Momo ability!"
Using your Devil Fruit ability right in front of you, how can you not be angry?
But:
"Luffy!"
Call out--
A figure sped up Luffy the giant White Knight, leaping off its White Knight and aiming its fist at Wapol's enormous yet horrified face, which was locked in a stalemate.
"See that? That's what a partner is!"
Whether it's Luffy or Roman, either of them would only lose if they faced World alone, but when they teamed up:
"Unlike you,"
The Armament Haki that Luffy had just mastered was concentrated in his fist, and Luffy's outstretched arm snapped back!
"My fists hold the power of my comrades!"
Roman, Nami, Zoro, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook...
"If one day I have to cover the retreat for my comrades—"
A punch that pushed the limits slammed into World's massive face. Even World's Armament Haki was helplessly twisted, deformed, and collapsed under Luffy's fist.
"I have no regrets in dying!!"
Boom--
The giant bull-horned helmet flew into the air, and as World fell backward, Luffy's image was reflected in his rolled- Luffy pupils. In his mind's eye, World understood the words that Luffy's angry face was trying to express.
You are not fit to be a captain!