The Birdcage, on which the Donquixote Family had pinned such high hopes, shattered in a single blow.
Seeing this, Senor and the others could not help roaring inwardly, "Young Master, was that really just a birdcage? Any random iron cage would have been more reliable than yours!"
"Even if he is a Great Swordsman with terrifying offensive power, there is no way he could have cut through my Birdcage in such a short time." Doflamingo's expression turned grave as he silently speculated, "Is it because of that Demon Blade?"
"He still has not mastered Devil Fruit Awakening? But it does not matter..." Apophis's gaze was indifferent as he gripped his sword with both hands and slashed down. Armament Haki flowed across the blade, taking on a black-gold sheen. "Even if you have a sudden burst of power at the very end, it will not change the fact that I will kill you."
"So fast!" Doflamingo's pupils contracted sharply. With no time to think, his fingertips danced like they were plucking strings. "Spiderweb Wall!"
Pica had also recovered from his daze. Forcibly activating his power, he added another layer of protection before Doflamingo's web. "Stone Shield!"
Unfortunately, Apophis no longer intended to waste time with them.
Slaughter Mode, activate!
Eerie crimson energy spread from the Seven Star Sword, winding around Apophis's body like tentacles.
First his arms, then his torso, and finally his legs and head.
His entire body was enveloped in Blood Armor, like a demon that had emerged from hell. His blood-red pupils alone were enough to make one tremble in fear.
If they had to compare it, his current state was rather similar to a form from his memories known as a Tailed Beast Cloak.
These crimson tentacles were actually the manifestation of the Life Force absorbed by