Can We Talk Now?

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It wasn't a martial art... but Oboro had already learned it.

The feng shui formula deduced by the system based on his memory had a feel of a formation.

The only problem is that the Book of Changes is so complex and profound that even the system cannot fully evolve it. Also, he has very little information about the Book of Changes in his mind. Apart from the Eight Trigrams of the Heavenly Stems, which were relatively popular on Earth, he knows nothing about the rest.

Strictly speaking, the Book of Changes is more like a discipline... Before this, there were very few opportunities to apply it and it was impossible to use it in actual combat.

But now, he can use airflow to set up a Qimen Dunjia technique.

However, he could only evolve the Eight Trigrams. As for the Sixty-Four Hexagrams and the Three Hundred and Eighty-Four Lines, he couldn't make the 'array' operate while simultaneously observing and changing the feng shui.

These methods are almost mystical, demonstrating a profound understanding of the principles of heaven and earth.

It has already become a technique.

In Oboro's naked eye, the space-time he and Doflamingo were in was filled with invisible air currents, forming a Bagua diagram... These gases drifted according to a certain pattern, helping him to create a state of 'favorable timing, location, and people'.

Within this formation, whether Oboro is attacking or defending, she will be aided by the airflow... that is, she will be helped.

For example, airflow can change the wind direction, or make the ground more solid when Oboro lands, providing some support and a point of leverage... These are extremely subtle changes that may seem to offer little assistance, but when these small changes accumulate, they lead to a qualitative change.

Simply put, the longer Oboro stays in the formation, the better her condition will be. On the contrary, Doflamingo will feel increasingly uncomfortable and face greater obstacles. However, the latter may not be able to perceive what exactly is wrong.

God Thread!

The sixteen terrifying lines, covered by a dense aura of Haki, had completely mutated, forming streaks of energy resembling rainbows.

Its speed and power were so great that the Bagua aura set up by Longbu almost collapsed.

The strong wind lashed at Oboro's face as if it were a physical force, causing his hair to stand on end.

A wisp of black, domineering Haki, as solid as water, was wrapped around his fingers.

This is a high-level, Haki technique similar to Ryuo.

It is based on Ryuo, but Oboro added some changes that fit him... In addition to being able to 'hit a cow from a distance' like Ryuo, ignoring surface defenses and causing internal damage, he also incorporated 'ki' into it.

Oboro named this technique 'Death Aura,' the Deathbringer Aura.

Haki, this kind of 'power,' is invisible to the naked eye... It can only be perceived through the aura created by a strong person using Haki, the pressure they face, and... changes in the environment and physical transformations. For example, when using Armament Haki, parts of the body will glow with a metallic black luster... or when Haki is used, changes in the magnetic field cause natural elements such as lightning to erupt, etc. These are all things that are invisible to ordinary people.

As for the strong, the reason they can sense Haki truly 'see' the Haki is because they rely on all-round perception, not just their eyes... including the physiological intuition of the sixth sense.

Therefore, when the Haki of a different form appeared on Oboro's fingers, Doflamingo already felt that something was very wrong! Because that power... was beyond the level he could currently use.

He also understood... that was the way to use it at a high level of Haki.

This wasn't even the most advanced technique he'd ever seen; it was far more terrifying than ordinary high-level Haki moves! After all, in the New World, as a businessman, he had contact with both Kaido and Charlotte Linlin, two of the Yonko.

Moreover, in the past, high-level Haki techniques were not a secret.

However... he seems to have relied too much on his Devil Fruit powers.

Sixteen Holy Bullets converged and flew towards Long.

Oboro then moved his feet slightly.

The next second, a streak of black Inazuma suddenly appeared between him and Doflamingo.

The white lines, enveloped in a high concentration of Haki, seemed to be pierced through by that finger the instant they touched him. The Sixteen Holy Bullets, after gathering together, scattered as if they had lost control. A black light flashed in the void, Doflamingo's sunglasses trembled, and he lowered his head, his expression one of extreme shock mixed with madness.

He spat out a mouthful of blood.

Just before they met, Oboro's fingers were inserted into his throat!

Even though he had applied Armament Haki to his neck beforehand to resist... it had no defensive effect.

It's as fragile as paper.

Finger Pistol in the Six Powers?

Wrong!

Doflamingo was still pondering.

Immediately, the blood-stained fingers were pulled from his neck.

Immediately afterwards, Doflamingo noticed that the veins on the surface of his body were turning black...

"Wow."

Just as Dover was about to say something, he coughed up another mouthful of blood.

Blood gushed uncontrollably from his mouth like a tap.

Even speaking is difficult.

"Fufufu..."

Even so, he was still laughing.

There was absolutely no sign of serious injury or defeat.

Immediately, Dover's soul trembled, and he began to howl in agony.

A burst of violent 'black energy' erupted from his body, frantically cutting and tearing his flesh from his internal organs to his external skin.

Dover trembled violently, and his pink feather cloak instantly shattered.

After lasting for a full minute, he finally collapsed, completely exhausted.

Covered in wounds.

Qi (vital energy) is pervasive and can penetrate anywhere.

The reason why Doflamingo's blood vessels turned black was because Oboro infused his body with his 'ki' during the attack.

This time, his finger strike was a combination of the Six Powers Styles of the Finger Pistol, the Vajra Finger, and other Haki and advanced techniques.

And it is activated by the internal Qi refining method.

Its power is naturally extraordinary.

Only...

He squinted, looking at Doflamingo lying at his feet, as if he were dead.

This guy... is really impressive.

Almost at the same time that Death Aura destroyed his body, countless threads were stitching it up inside Joker's body... Although on the surface Doflamingo looks tattered and broken, at least his internal organs have been 'saved'. He abandoned the flesh and put all his remaining energy into the more important internal organs.

"Fufu... you can't kill me... Fufu..."

Doflamingo, whose face was completely disfigured, spoke in a distorted voice because his throat was destroyed.

Did you notice?

Long raised the corners of her mouth.

While the Sixteen Holy Bullets appeared to be easily deflected by Oboro, in reality... at the moment of impact, several lights flashed around Oboro's body, all of which were martial arts techniques enhanced by Qi cultivation methods, including seven or eight defensive moves such as Iron Shirt and Golden Bell Shield. Moreover, he had been fighting Doflamingo for so long without ever ceasing to restrain his Haki, the physical exertion of which was unimaginable... not to mention, he had also used a Haki technique like 'Death Aura'.

Doflamingo is still alive because he realized that the 'thing' injected into his body was not enough... otherwise he would be a corpse by now.

This means that... although the God Slayer in front of us still looks relaxed, he is actually almost exhausted and at his last gasp.

"You're really alert; you're exceptionally smart."

Long did not deny it; he was indeed very tired and his whole body ached.

There's a feeling of being overdrawn.

The biggest problem is still physical strength.

He turned his head and looked in a certain direction, sensing something.

The Donquixote Family's fleet... has arrived! There are quite a few of them, and they seem to be surrounding this deserted island. It's not just the Donquixote Family's executives, but also those rabble who fawn over Doflamingo.

If we really have to fight to the death, a strongman like Doflamingo with Conqueror's Haki and extraordinary willpower is definitely not someone we can easily defeat... Most importantly, Oboro doesn't want others to see him controlling the Sea Kings, so now is not the time to expose himself.

Furthermore, his meeting with the Joker this time wasn't really about killing him.

It's just an assessment of each other's combat strength.

"Don't be too sure. My exhaustion and physical fatigue can be recovered..." Seeing that Doflamingo was still smiling smugly, as if he was convinced that he was going to suffer a defeat, a lot of heat began to rise from his body. As his body temperature rose and the magic was activated, his aura was indeed gradually increasing.

The bleeding from some wounds has also stopped.

"..."

Dover realized he wasn't joking and immediately fell silent.

Because he had never seen anyone recover on their own after a major battle...

What kind of flesh-regenerating ability is this? "So, if I really wanted to kill you, I could still do it," Long said calmly.

The terrifying aspect of his Qi cultivation method lies in the fact that Qi and flesh are mutually complementary... Flesh and blood will generate Qi, and Qi will nourish essence and blood. Even though his Qi is now depleted, he can absorb external Qi from heaven and earth and refine it slightly... It just takes a little time.

This self-healing speed is stronger than the previous breathing technique... but because the world of One Piece is of a higher level and the energy base is different, it doesn't seem so obvious.

"Fufu... Hahahaha..."

Dover's laughter grew more maniacal. "Is another monster about to appear? Hehehe..."

"So what? What are you worried about?"

"Why don't you take action?"

"They're really not easy to fool..."

Seeing his appearance, Long sighed.

After saying that, he suddenly squatted down and looked at the disheveled Joker.

"Hey, wanna team up?"

"We've fought, and the anger has subsided... I know you hate me, but unfortunately, you can't kill me... So, since you can't do anything to me, why don't we join forces?"

"Putting aside grudges, you're a smart person, and more importantly, a businessman... As long as there's profit to be made, you have no reason to refuse, right?"

"Isn't it better to have one more friend than one more enemy?"

"Oboro said."

"Fufu... Cooperate with you? Do you know what you're saying? The Celestial Dragons want nothing more than to tear you to pieces... Who would dare cooperate with you? You killed my people... and almost dragged me into this mess. Cooperate with you?"

Oboro's words seemed to provoke Joker, causing his tone to turn cold.

"You really want to fight me to the death? Are you that stupid? Give someone like me more time to grow, do you think... your family will still survive? Don't think you have Kaido backing you up... Unless you run to Onigashima, as long as you show your face, I'll be watching you... Don't even think about doing any business. I dare to kill Celestial Dragons, do you think... I'd take a Yonko seriously?"

"..."

Joker fell silent again.

This is true.

"Furthermore, what you did in Dressrosa, and your cooperation with Kaido... if made public, even with your status as a Shichibukai, the World Government would have to make a statement due to public pressure." Oboro casually revealed Doflamingo's secret.

How did you know?

Dover's words froze.

The previously tough stance has changed.

"Can we talk now?"

"..."