Catman Brothers Die

Jango swayed the ring in his hand, a special hypnotic tool.

"Look at this ring... listen to me... when I say 'One, Two, Jango,' you will forget all fear and pain."

"Your muscles will erupt with a thousand times the strength! You will become an unstoppable beast!"

"One, Two, Jango!"

"Roar--!!"

Accompanied by an inhuman roar, Buchi, who was already obese and burly, underwent a terrifying transformation.

His eyes rolled back, bloodshot, and the fat on his body seemed to inflate in an instant, turning into muscles as hard as iron!

His loose pirate clothes instantly ripped apart with a tearing sound, revealing the granite-like bulging muscle groups underneath.

A violent, chaotic aura filled with destructive desire erupted from Buchi, spreading outwards!

Usopp, who had been watching from the top of the hill, was so scared by the aura that he fell to the ground. "What... what kind of monster is that?! Did he transform?!"

Even Zoro's eyes narrowed slightly. "Hypnosis? To be able to awaken a person's potential strength, interesting."

"Die--!!"

Hypnotized, Buchi completely lost his mind, his brain only holding the command to "tear apart the enemy in front of him."

The ground beneath his feet exploded, and he charged at Ronan like an out-of-control heavy tank, carrying terrifying explosive power and suffocating wind pressure!

Seeing the charging muscle monster, Ronan not only didn't panic, but his eyes instead burst with excitement.

"Good!"

Ronan was overjoyed. While Sam was fast earlier, his strength was too weak, offering minimal training for physique and strength.

This Buchi before him was a perfect punching bag sent from heaven!

"This is the strength-type sparring partner I need!"

Boom!

Buchi arrived in an instant, his giant palms, equipped with sharp Cat Claws, slamming down at Ronan like two massive shovels!

Ronan didn't meet the attack head-on. He slipped, using Xingyi Footwork to dodge to the side.

"Rumble!"

Buchi's claws slammed heavily onto the spot where Ronan had just stood.

The hard stone ground instantly shattered, debris flying, leaving a pit half a meter deep!

"What terrifying strength!" Nami exclaimed.

But despite the great strength, it appeared clumsy and stiff in Ronan's eyes, who possessed Observation Haki.

"Strong strength is meaningless if it can't hit anyone."

Ronan sneered, not rushing to counterattack, but instead using Buchi's attacks to hone his Movement Technique and force-dispelling skills.

He weaved through Buchi's storm of heavy punches, occasionally blocking with his spear shaft, feeling the immense shock transmitted through the weapon.

Ronan could clearly feel his bones and muscles undergoing deep tempering under the shock of this immense force.

Meanwhile, Sam, who had recovered some strength, saw Ronan seemingly being "suppressed" by Buchi, a trace of venom flashing in his eyes.

"Good opportunity! This kid is tied up by Buchi!"

Sam quietly lowered himself and once again transformed into a gray afterimage.

He used Buchi's massive body as cover, circling around to Ronan's flank and rear.

Just as Ronan dodged Buchi's sweeping attack and hadn't yet stabilized his stance--

"Die!!"

Sam emerged from under Buchi's armpit, his sharp Cat Claws aiming straight for Ronan's heart!

This strike was extremely insidious, working in conjunction with Buchi's frontal pressure, leaving Ronan with almost no escape route.

"Ronan, be careful!" Luffy and Zoro shouted simultaneously.

However, Ronan's face showed no panic, instead displaying a mocking sneer.

"I've been waiting for you."

In the perception of Observation Haki, Sam's cold killing intent was as obvious as a torch in the night.

Ronan didn't turn back; his movements were lightning-fast.

Gripping the spear's tail with his right hand, he lifted it upwards, and with his left hand, he forcefully pushed the spear shaft forward!

The Blood Essence within his body instantly boiled, his spine crackled, and a surge of integrated power shot from the soles of his feet to his fingertips!

Xingyi Spear Technique: Fierce Tiger Pushing Mountain!

This technique emphasized the continuous flow of power from top to bottom, uniting internal and external forces.

The spear shaft seemed to come alive at this moment, no longer a simple thrust, but carrying an overwhelming "pushing" force!

The eight-zhang iron spear cut through the air like a black lightning bolt, striking faster than expected!

Instead of blocking Sam's claws, it aimed directly for the path of Sam's attack!

To onlookers, it seemed as if Sam had foolishly charged straight into Ronan's spearhead!

"Puchi—!"

The grating sound of flesh being pierced rang out.

The spear tip, as thick as a child's arm, instantly pierced through Sam's thin chest, emerging from his back and bringing with it a large spray of blood mist!

"Urgh... Ah..."

Sam's pupils dilated instantly. The cat claws in his hands stopped less than ten centimeters from Ronan, unable to advance any further.

He looked down at the cold iron spear in his chest, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"How... is this possible..."

Ronan didn't give him a chance to say his last words.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he gave his arm a violent shake!

"Bang!"

A tremendous jolt erupted along the spear shaft.

Sam's body, like a rag doll, was lifted into the air by Ronan, then violently flung to the right!

Using the momentum from swinging the spear, Ronan spun around, his spear tail whipping like a lash and smashing into Buchi's face as he attempted a sneak attack, using the force to create distance.

"Bang!"

Sam's corpse slammed hard against the rock wall beside them, the sound of shattering bones clearly audible.

He slid slowly down the rock face, leaving a shocking bloodstain on the stone, already dead.

"Sam!!"

Jango, watching from afar, nearly dropped his glasses in shock.

Buchi, having lost his partner, was deeply hypnotized and felt no grief.

He merely roared more furiously, charging at Ronan again like a tireless beast.

"Alright, the flies are dealt with."

Ronan flicked the blood droplets from his spear tip, his gaze fixed intently on the charging Buchi.

"Now, it's time for our 'private lesson'."

The ensuing battle turned into a one-sided slaughter.

Ronan no longer solely dodged, but began to meet Buchi head-on.

"Xingyi - Collapsing Spear!"

Ronan jabbed his spear at Buchi's incoming fist.

The iron spear and flesh fist collided, emitting a sound like metal striking metal.

Although Buchi was hypnotized and couldn't feel pain, the physical damage was very real.

His fist was torn open, his finger bones shattered.

Using the recoil, Ronan continuously adjusted his striking techniques.

"Xingyi - Chopping Spear!"

The iron spear was raised high, like Mount Tai descending, smashing heavily onto Buchi's shoulder.

Buchi's hardened muscle armor instantly caved in under this blow, his collarbone emitting a crisp crack.

"Xingyi - Drilling Spear!"

The spear tip spun like a venomous dragon piercing a heart, leaving bloody holes on Buchi's thigh.

Ronan's attacks were relentless, whether he was thrusting, jabbing, chopping, or pushing.

The eight-zhang iron spear in his hands seemed alive, each strike landing precisely on the weakest points of Buchi's muscle defense.

Despite Buchi's fearless charge, he was merely a live target taking hits against absolute technical superiority.

Blood stained the slope. Buchi's massive body was already covered in wounds, not a single good spot left.

Yet, under Jango's command, he mechanically swung his fists.

Finally, after Ronan once again took a direct punch from Buchi, the long-awaited notification sounded in his mind:

[Ding! Host's Strength attribute has increased!] [Strength: 12 -> 13]

[Ding! Host's Physique attribute has increased!] [Physique: 12 -> 13]