Divine Phoenix Beastman Mode

Chapter 9: Divine Phoenix · Beastman Mode

The Okuchi no Makami Fruit was obtained by Teacher Kai a year ago.

In the original story, due to father-daughter conflict, it wasn't given to Yamato. She only luckily stumbled upon it while wandering Onigashima, starving and looking for something to eat.

With Teacher Kai and Yamato's father-daughter relationship as it is now, such a bizarre incident naturally wouldn't happen again. After retrieving the Okuchi no Makami Fruit, Teacher Kai gave it to Yamato.

This girl was quite satisfied with her abilities and had already become quite proficient.

The white breath, after devouring Hyogoro, cascaded down like a reversed galaxy, spreading across the ground like spilled mercury. The white mist then diffused along with it.

The ground was instantly covered in a layer of white ice, and the samurai caught in the crossfire were also immediately covered in frost.

"So cold! I'm going to freeze!"

"What kind of monster is this guy again!"

The samurai cried out in alarm.

Even though she was young, her monster-level physique combined with a monster-level Devil Fruit resulted in astonishing power!

The white frost wolf landed lightly on the ground, looking with satisfaction at its masterpiece.

As the mist dissipated, Yamato saw before her samurai shivering, clad in frost, and Hyogoro, who had been frozen into an ice sculpture.

"Hahaha! Just like this—"

Yamato had just let out a laugh.

The ice encasing Hyogoro shattered in an instant, and the robust man lunged at Yamato like lightning.

How could this bit of frost possibly freeze him?

"Eh!"

Yamato retreated backward in a panic, but her retreating speed was no match for the lightning-fast Hyogoro.

His fist, wrapped in advanced Haki, smashed mercilessly towards the frost wolf.

Just then, a dark shadow plummeted from the sky, a golden figure shielding Yamato.

CLANG!

The black fist, imbued with invisible fluctuations, struck a shield like an eggshell, the roar like a thunderclap.

"What is this?"

Hyogoro stumbled back two steps in shock.

So hard!

How incredibly tough!

"That stings a bit."

The shield cracked. Ian lowered the hands he had used to block and couldn't help but shake them. This Haki was no joke.

Fortunately, its defense was strong enough in its spherical form.

"Yamato, are you alright?"

Ian turned his head.

"I'm fine,"

The white wolf took a step forward. As it did, she stood upright, transforming into a werewolf covered in white fur, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Ian. She complained, yet marveled, "But Ian, you were right, this guy is really strong! I couldn't freeze him at all!"

"Who exactly are you two?"

Hyogoro asked the golden Ian with a grave expression.

"These two are Kaido-sama's daughter and disciple!"

At this moment, the ninjas surrounded them, occupying the high ground around them. Fukurokuju, the leader of the ninjas, landed beside Ian and Yamato. "Hyogoro! Your days of running rampant in Flower Capital are over!"

"Kaido's people?"

Hyogoro's expression changed. "Has that bastard Orochi finally shown his true colors? Colluding with outside pirates and exploiting the people, I knew this day would come sooner or later!"

Too bad that guy Oden wasn't more capable!

This allowed them to make their move!

"How dare you speak ill of the General!"

Fukurokuju sneered. "Hyogoro, you are courting death!"

"Wait a moment."

At this point, Ian suddenly spoke.

He looked at the resentful Hyogoro and asked earnestly, "Before we fight, can we talk? Teacher Kai said he hopes you will surrender. He thinks highly of you."

"Surrender?"

Hyogoro was truly taken aback by Ian's words, but the next second, he had already drawn his sword, black Haki instantly wrapping around it. "What is there to discuss with the likes of you heretics?"

"The samurai of Wano Country never yield! Starting with this battle! We will save our country!"

"My subordinates!"

He raised his long sword high. "Let's go!"

"Ooh!!"

The surrounding samurai responded with near cheers.

"Die, you scum!"

With Hyogoro leading the charge, the samurai rushed towards Ian and the others.

Ian could only sigh.

I'm so tired of this world full of idiots who rush headfirst into things.

Didn't humans evolve language precisely for communication?

Well, there's nothing I can do about it.

Bear!!

Flames!

Overwhelming flames erupted from Ian, surging forward in an instant. In the blink of an eye, all the samurai were engulfed.

"Waaah!"

In an instant, screams of agony filled the air.

In his spherical form, Ian had almost completely lost his mobility. Even in Beastman Mode, his movements were sluggish.

However, even in this state, the flames were not weakened. He could still act as a turret.

"This!!"

Fukurokuju's expression changed drastically.

A terrifying heatwave washed over him, giving him the illusion that he was about to ignite.

What terrifying flames!

Were these truly the techniques of a child not even ten years old?

But even amidst the flames that filled him with dread, there was someone who could not be stopped!

Through the brilliant golden flames, a dark figure carved a path, crashing into Ian like a meteor.

Ian raised his right arm, using the shield on it to block the Haki-infused fist.

But even so, the immense power sent him flying.

The power unleashed by such strong Haki is truly exaggerated. No wonder even Teacher Kai's Dragon Scales couldn't withstand it.

Ian landed heavily. As soon as he regained his balance, he looked up to see a Haki-infused long sword cleaving down from the air.

"I'll handle this guy!!"

From within the surging flames, Hyogoro roared.

This guy is the most dangerous! His wide-range flame attack has more destructive power than that giant!

I absolutely cannot let him have time to attack my subordinates! I must drive him from the battlefield!

This was Hyogoro's resolve.

"Ugh—"

Ian raised his other hand to block the descending long sword. "It seems I have no choice."

Only I can deal with him.

"Hahahaha! Go, Ian, go!"

Yamato laughed heartily, her mace wrapped in ice, and charged towards the samurai like the wind.

"Attack!"

Fukurokuju gave the order, and the ninjas all joined the fray.

"Grrr!!"

Fuga, temporarily repelled by Hyogoro, roared and once again swung his mace, resuming his onslaught against the samurai.

And in the rear, at the shattered gate, Kurozumi Senmaru finally arrived, panting.

He looked at Ian, bathed in flames, and then at Yamato, who had charged into the samurai ranks.

This is bad. Who should I protect?

Ian was constantly pushed back.

The power Hyogoro unleashes with his Haki is astonishing. But thankfully, Ian's defense is strong enough. Haki of the flowing level can't penetrate it. Or rather, the Haki level is sufficient, but Hyogoro himself isn't strong enough yet.

Ian was merely using Hyogoro's power to retreat, crashing through several walls. This guy is still too dangerous for Yamato. I should get him away from the battlefield.

Although it felt painful, in reality, there wasn't even a scratch on him.

He was quite satisfied with the current situation. As long as he could hold off Hyogoro, the battle would undoubtedly tilt in their favor.

But after another powerful punch sent Ian flying, Hyogoro immediately retreated and headed towards Fuga, who was wreaking havoc.

He also knew the current situation.

"Hey, this isn't very good."

Ian's eyelids drooped.

Wouldn't it be better if everyone just got along?

This makes things difficult for me.

His golden body instantly melted within the flames, transforming into a scarlet substance that immediately mixed with the golden fire.

In an instant, Ian became a man of fire!

His facial features were gone, leaving only two shining points of light to serve as eyes. His limbs, torso, and head, as well as the wings on his back, had completely transformed into flames.

Divine Phoenix · Beastman Mode!