Akainu vs. the Red Lotus Lioness! (Bonus Chapter for Book-Reading Nobody's Alliance Leader, 42)

Mereoleona grinned. "It's an honor to receive Admiral Akainu's recognition."

She had a bold and forthright personality, and her fighting style was equally explosive. But as a member of royalty, she still possessed the proper manners.

"That's why I want to experience your strength for myself!"

Sakazuki's gaze remained calm. "Your courage is commendable. Since you've stepped onto this field, give it everything you have."

"Show me just how fiercely your flames can burn."

He raised his chin, his words carrying a faintly condescending appraisal.

"I'll give you ten minutes. Show me everything you've got."

A flash of fire passed through Mereoleona's eyes. "Then... as you wish!"

"Mana Zone. Full Release!"

[BOOM—]

In an instant, an enormous surge of mana erupted like a tsunami.

Blue-white flames burst from her body like an erupting volcano.

Yet they immediately contracted inward, gradually taking the graceful outline of a woman.

Mereoleona's body had completely transformed into violent blue flames.

"True Flame Magic. Avatar of Hellfire!"

The temperature around her rose sharply, and the ground beneath her feet continuously melted, forming torrents of lava that flowed outward.

"Scorching Arm. Rapid Fire!"

Mereoleona roared as her fists created countless afterimages.

In an instant.

Under the effects of the Mana Zone.

Thousands of blue fire fists came crashing in like a gale and rain from every direction and angle, accompanied by an endless, deafening roar as they bombarded Sakazuki standing at the center.

Every punch contained enough heat and impact to easily destroy a mountain.

However.

Faced with such a ferocious assault.

Sakazuki did not even move a single step.

Those seemingly unstoppable blue fire fists, capable of instantly killing colonels and captains.

Collapsed and vanished on their own as soon as they came within ten meters of him, as though they had struck an invisible