Mythical Zoan: Fire Dragon Form

Julian and all the division captains arrived at the Fallen Fire Dragon Ground. Herbert said, "Captain, this creature has been dead for so many years, yet I can still feel the terrifying strength it had in life. Even its dragon blood is still scorching hot."

Julian guessed that Herbert was faintly on the verge of awakening Observation Haki. Julian was overjoyed inside, thinking to himself: Another worker is about to rise. George spoke up, "Indeed, as Vice Captain Herbert said, I can also feel the beast's will on this land. This fire dragon must have been extremely powerful in life. I just wonder why it fell—was it the end of its lifespan?" After saying this, George rubbed his head.

Julian thought to himself: Other Zoan Devil Fruit users can all sense the powerful aura of the beast. Is it really that miraculous? Julian said, "This world still has dragon slayer samurai. For example, there was once a dragon slayer samurai named Ryoma who broke through to the realm of Great Swordmaster. One swing of his sword could cut an island. But Herbert, you'll definitely reach that level too, because you have a heart that doesn't fear strong enemies."

The other division captains said, "Vice Captain, we believe in you too. You'll definitely become a Great Swordmaster." Herbert said gratefully, "Captain, This Humble One will work hard. I won't give up on becoming a Great Swordmaster." As he finished, Herbert's fighting spirit burst forth.

Julian looked shocked, thinking to himself: So this is a swordsman's fighting spirit. It's truly impressive. Julian could also feel the soaring pride and piercing sword intent within Herbert.

The group walked toward the Fallen Fire Dragon Ground. Just then, Haino and Leo descended from the sky. Julian looked at Leo and said, "Did you find anything?" Leo replied, "Captain, I found a Devil Fruit ahead." Julian's heart leaped with joy, and he quickly said, "Leo, lead the way." Leo said, "Follow me." Leo transformed into his Eagle Form and flew straight into the air.

Julian and the others quickly followed the flying Leo and soon arrived beneath the Devil Fruit vine. Julian looked at the Devil Fruit and decisively picked it. The fruit was red and pineapple-shaped, covered in fiery red scales, with two flame-like patterns of fire red, and on top of the pineapple were two small horns resembling dragon horns.

Julian was overjoyed, thinking to himself: Zoan Lizard Fruit Mythical Zoan Fire Dragon Form—this must be the Devil Fruit. Julian immediately stored it in his Mud Space. He looked at the red soil before him. The Devil Fruit vine had grown from the heart of the fallen fire dragon.

This fire dragon had fallen decades ago. The Devil Fruit vine had absorbed the dragon's soul and flesh to grow. The soil was covered with the fire dragon's remaining bones, some of which were exposed. No other plants grew on this land except this fruit vine. Julian used his Mud Space to absorb all of this land into his body.

The crimson soil was extremely hot. Julian also planned to take the vine back to the ship for Rose to study. Beneath the soil were clusters of red crystals. Julian stored them all as well—about several tons of red crystals, condensed from the fire dragon's flesh and blood. He also handed these crystals over to Rose for research.

Julian planned to use the crimson soil to cultivate plants and let Rose study it thoroughly. He then decided to take all the division captains back to the ship. Julian activated his Mud Dragon Giant Soldier and brought everyone back. When they returned to the ship, it was around three in the morning.

Julian waved to all the division captains and said, "Everyone, go get some good sleep." The captains replied one after another, "Captain, rest early. We're off." They all returned to their own ships. After Julian entered his room, he looked troubled.

Should I eat this fruit? he wondered. This fruit's ability is definitely close to Kaido's Fish-Fish Fruit Mythical Zoan Azure Dragon Form. Even if it can't match Kaido's four or five elements, its Flame Element power is certainly not inferior to Kaido's—maybe even stronger.

A fire dragon could also devour magma and flames. Julian said, "I'll never match Kaido in a lifetime, but with two Devil Fruit abilities, I can still take a shortcut." But thinking of Kaido's wind, fire, lightning, Heat Breath, Flame Cloud, Giant Wave, and Five Great Wisdom King Forms...

Julian felt he had to gamble. No one could refuse this power. Julian thought to himself: I probably won't die, but I don't know what will happen. He considered it and said, "What's there to fear? At worst, I'll die again. It's just two Devil Fruit abilities."

Blackbeard had a split personality leading to a dual soul, allowing him to eat two fruits. Julian, with his strong will and firm conviction, said, "At worst, death ends it all. Hesitation ruins great plans." Without another word, Julian ate the fruit.

When the Devil Fruit was fully consumed, Julian's head throbbed and ached as if his soul was splitting. The most critical part was that his mind itself felt like it was splitting. Julian writhed on the ground in pain, veins bulging on his forehead. Flames erupted from his entire body, slowly covering him. He felt as if his body was about to explode, and countless forces tried to merge into him. Breathing became difficult.

Julian struggled to use his Mental Power to resist the soul impact. He roared, "Calm down! You can't kill me! I'm going to devour you!" As he shouted, his aura grew stronger and took shape. His Mental Power and aura merged in his mind, turning into an invisible pressure that spread outward.

Yes, Julian's Conqueror's Haki had awakened in this moment of crisis. He felt the fire dragon's soul within him stabilize. Slowly, Julian stood up, straightening his body. He sensed an immense power within him. "I feel like I can change everything now," he said. "I'm really good. I'm really, really good now."

Julian began to familiarize himself with the power of this Devil Fruit. He directly activated his Flame Giant Dragon Form. His head first transformed into a red flame dragon head, his hands and feet became dragon claws, his hind legs also turned into dragon claws, and a pair of bat-like wings grew from his back, with bone spurs between the wings. Both wings blazed with roaring flames.

Julian's entire body transformed into a fiery red flame giant dragon. Using his wings, he leaped into the sky and completed his transformation midair, instantly becoming a hundred meters tall and over a hundred and eighty meters long in his Flame Giant Dragon Form.

In this form, Julian's entire body was covered in fiery red dragon scales. His dragon body and even his two massive wings were wreathed in flames. He had a fierce red dragon head with two enormous horns, three bone spurs on each side behind his cheeks, and stood on two legs like a dragon. The image of the flame giant dragon was incredibly imposing and majestic. The high-temperature flames burning on his body were a built-in skill: Flame Body, which ignored all flame attacks.

Julian said, "The flame giant dragon looks pretty cool too. The design is really high-quality. It's not much inferior to Kaido's Azure Dragon Form. This is at least a god-level Devil Fruit."

Julian thought to himself: This Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit has strengthened me far too much. His commotion was so loud it woke everyone on the Mud Dragon Pirates. All the division captains and Herbert rushed out of their rooms onto the deck, staring at the flaming giant dragon before them. Herbert said, "Captain is truly extraordinary. He's gained another astonishing power." Julian said seriously, "Sorry for disturbing you, brothers. I wrapped that Fire Dragon Fruit in my body's mud, and suddenly this Devil Fruit decided I was a once-in-a-millennium, exceptionally talented supreme master, so it released its power and merged with me."

Julian continued, "From now on, our Mud Dragon Pirates will be upgraded to the Flame Dragon Pirates." He added, "Brothers, go back and rest." Herbert, George, and the other division captains told the crew, "Nothing's wrong, everyone. Go back and rest early." Following the vice captain's call, everyone returned to rest.

Julian also planned to get thoroughly familiar with this fruit's ability. He activated his Fire Dragon Form and flew into the sky. "So this is what it's like to fly and soar in the sky," he said. "I won't have to be a walking chicken on the ground anymore." Julian burst into loud laughter.

A hundred-meter flame giant dragon streaked swiftly through the sky, as spectacular as a flame god appearing in the darkness. Julian shouted to the sky, "From now on, I am the strongest Flame Emperor Fire Dragon King! With these two Devil Fruits, I will surely achieve great things—even a grand empire."

Julian thought to himself: The South Blue has already produced three Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits. The first is Sengoku's Human-Human Fruit Mythical Zoan Buddha Form. The second is future Blackbeard's Sixth Ship Captain Catarina Devon's Dog-Dog Fruit Mythical Zoan Nine-Tails Fox Form. The third is the Lizard Fruit Mythical Zoan Fire Dragon Form. He mused, From now on, the South Blue should be the homeland of Mythical Zoans.

Julian said, "Admiral Aokiji is also from the South Blue and obtained the Ice-Ice Fruit there." He added, "As expected of the South Blue—it's just awesome." Julian's hundred-meter flame giant dragon was dazzling in the sky, its flames lighting up half the heavens. A nearby News Bird stared intently at Julian's flame giant dragon and pressed its camera shutter. The News Bird thought, This is huge news! Mud Dragon Julian has become Flame Dragon Julian. This story will definitely set the seas ablaze.

The next morning, around eight o'clock, Julian was still sleeping. He had stayed up too late the night before, familiarizing himself with the fruit's abilities. He felt his stamina continuously increasing, his physical condition improving, and his speed and strength rising. His overall strength had taken a huge leap. In the morning, Julian looked in the mirror and found that his black middle-part hairstyle was gone. Now he had red hair, and it looked very similar to Demon Lord Chonglou's—like a pair of dragon horns. Julian thought to himself: I just ate a Devil Fruit. Why did this happen?

Julian mused, The Earth-Earth Fruit did give me a boost in strength and physique, but compared to the Fire Dragon Fruit, it's very limited.

Now I have massive stamina, immense strength, and my body is practically invulnerable to ordinary blades and bullets, Julian thought. Especially when I activate my Fire Dragon Form—my defense skyrockets, my destructive power soars, and with a hundred-meter height and a hundred-and-eighty-meter length, my whole body wreathed in flames, who could even break through my defense?

Today, Julian planned to use his earth and flame abilities to develop magma powers. Combining the two elemental abilities would create magma. Moreover, the Fire Dragon Fruit could devour other flames and magma.

As he continued to develop his abilities, Julian could also raise the temperature of his flames. The first ability he gained was Fire Dragon Body, which used flames to accelerate wound healing, improve physical condition, and develop his physical strength. Julian thought to himself: I've never been this powerful before.

Julian said, "From now on, if anyone doesn't show respect to me, the Flame Emperor Fire Dragon King, I can flip the table." He placed the crimson soil on the fourth-floor open deck and continued cultivating the Fire Dragon Heart Vine in the red soil. He also took a large handful of Dragon Crystals and placed them under the soil for Rose to study.

In the morning, Julian was hungry and started eating ravenously in the third-floor mess hall. He had always had a big appetite, but now it had basically tripled, and he especially loved eating meat. Julian felt he was already becoming somewhat beast-like in his Fire Dragon form. After eating over a hundred jin of food, he finally felt full.

Julian noticed that after yesterday's fire dragon transformation, he had grown a bit taller. His black hair had turned fiery red, fluttering in the wind, and the top of his head rose up, very much like dragon horns. He said, "This hairstyle can't compare to my middle part! The middle part is the eternal god."

In the morning, Julian planned to continue leading the exploration of this island. According to the auction house manager's description, there were fruits suspected to be Devil Fruits along the coast, not in the valley below. So Julian began searching for fruits that looked like Devil Fruits.

Julian continued leading the exploration with six division captains leading the teams. Along the way, they killed several Ostrich Dragons, Triceratops, and carnivorous dinosaurs. The carnivorous dinosaur meat wasn't good—Julian had tried it. For example, when they encountered two Ox Dragons, Julian took them out with a single Flame Spear. Julian and Herbert tested the taste; the meat was tough and sour. Julian said to Herbert, "These carnivorous dinosaurs are really terrible. I have no appetite for them." Herbert said, "Captain, how about trying some herbivores?" Julian immediately killed a few herbivorous dinosaurs, including an Ostrich Dragon similar to an ostrich but several times larger. Julian roasted the dinosaur meat with flames.

Julian said, "This meat tastes pretty good." Herbert said, "Indeed, these herbivorous dinosaurs are a delicacy." Julian said, "We can collect all these dinosaur eggs and put them on the ship. When we take over territory, we'll farm these dinosaurs." Herbert said, "As expected of the Captain—resourceful and wise." Julian smiled and said, "Of course. This Seat is no ordinary person."