"The Stolen Fire!!!"
A burst of flame suddenly erupted from Gawain's chest, then quickly spread until it became a raging pillar of fire that stretched across the sky!
Right at the center of that pillar of fire, Gawain's body suddenly expanded, transforming into an endless sea of lightning in the blink of an eye. Not only was he unaffected by the flames, but he also used the lightning to teleport to Charlotte Linlin's side, wielding the Shusui sword and slashing it at the Big Mom's head!
Clang!!!
The Big Mom neither dodged nor avoided the blows, letting Shusui strike her face, sending sparks flying.
She herself, carrying Napoleon, raised the sharp blade in her hand at Gawain.
"Emperor's Sword - Shattering Blade!!!"
In an instant, Prometheus's flames gathered on Napoleon's sword, causing the longsword to burst into flames, and this flaming sword was now before Gawain.
Gawain lifted Shusui with both hands, forcefully blocking the attack, but was still knocked back several steps!
There was nothing that could be done; the Big Mom was on the verge of madness and had reached the point where she couldn't dodge at all.
However, this actually increased the Big Mom's attack frequency to a level that most monsters could not reach.
When a monster truly abandons its defenses, its attacks will surely inspire fear in the monster!
For the strong, every act of giving up something is bound to bring something in return!
The way to defeat Big Mom is very simple: either rely on special abilities to continuously and directly cause additional effects on Big Mom body, such as Rona's unreasonable Op-Op Fruit.
Another way is to quickly deplete the Big Mom's physical strength and Haki.
Although the Big Mom gave up on defense, her innate talent for Iron Balloon and her muscular physique allowed her to achieve a level of Armament Haki that most people could not reach!
The reason why Crazy Big Mom is considered the weakest Emperors of the Sea is because Big Mom fighting style is extremely energy-consuming!
A full-force attack is already physically demanding, not to mention the exhaustion caused by constantly facing attacks.
Other emperors, under suitable circumstances, could easily fight for three or four days, but the Big Mom, the crazy Big Mom, would find it difficult to fight an enemy of equal strength for eighteen hours.
But if it were really that simple, why has Big Mom been able to remain the Emperors of the Sea for over a decade without changing her position?
Look at Gawain now!
Having just been knocked back a few steps by the Emperor's Sword - Shattering Blade, before Gawain could even recover, the Big Mom had already transformed the flames on Napoleon into lightning. At the same time, she suddenly performed a huge backflip in the air, wielding her long sword and smashing it down on Gawain's head!
"Mama Raid!"
Clang!!!
After the loud bang, Gawain deflected the Big Mom's attack by turning his sword to the side. But before he could catch his breath, the Big Mom, who was landing, suddenly turned around and slashed at Gawain with unusual lightness!
"The Shining Sword!!!"
In an instant, flames and lightning converged on the Big Mom's sword. Even though Gawain had turned to dodge, he was still caught up by the sword energy of the Big Mom's sword, forcing Gawain to raise his sword to block.
However, after blocking that sword, Gawain was no longer willing to be led by the nose by the Big Mom!
That's right, Gawain ultimately fought Big Mom according to the rules of pirates. Like any monster, he constantly clashed with Big Mom's strength using his own raw power.
Before this, every monster on the sea had gone through the same process, gradually understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses through clashes of raw power.
But I'm sorry, the Big Mom might want to know Gawain's strengths and weaknesses, but Gawain really doesn't want to know the Big Mom's depths!
In the next instant, Gawain was nowhere to be seen on the battlefield; only countless sword energies flashed in the space near the Big Mom!
Sizzle sizzle sizzle!!!
Although those short sword slashes were not enough to harm Big Mom, each sword slash still took away a certain amount of Big Mom Armament Haki.
As for the Big Mom, she lost sight of her goal, and thus became increasingly erratic, attacking indiscriminately and venting her power and anger wildly.
Beside the Big Mom, seeing Big Mom miserable state, Prometheus and Zeus were terrified.
But so what? If even the Big Mom couldn't lock onto the enemy, how could the two Homitzes possibly do so?
In an instant, Prometheus impatiently grabbed Zeus's cloud horn.
"Zeus, that guy has become completely untraceable thanks to the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. If this continues, Mom will get hurt very soon!"
We have to find a way, no matter what!
"Think of a way? You actually want me to think of a way? You'd better think this through before you say that."
Are you sure I can come up with a solution in front of the owner of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit???
At this point, Zeus's black face turned green. He slapped Prometheus away and then took the initiative, grabbing Prometheus by the limp collar.
"Look closely, you fucking idiot! I'm a thundercloud, a thundercloud!"
You brain-burning idiot, do you even know what thunderclouds are?
I can indeed control lightning, and I really want to help my mother!
But... I...
You know what? When I heard my mother propose to that Gawain, I actually felt a little secretly pleased.
Because for me, that guy is the most suitable person to be my father, there is no one else!!!
So now you understand, I simply can't refuse that guy!
If he wants to control me, then I... I... I have almost no way to resist!!!
Having said that, Zeus released Prometheus in frustration and turned to look at his mother, who was now completely surrounded by thunderbolts.
As he watched, Zeus wore a perverted expression.
"Ah, this swift and powerful lightning is truly irresistible."
My destined father, I'm here to help you... Wait, what the hell am I doing??
Should I rebel?
Should I resist?
No, they didn't control me at all!
Oh no, I'm doomed!!!
"Aaaaaah!!!"
Seeing that Zeus, that scoundrel, was about to betray his country for no reason, Prometheus immediately revealed an expression of utter contempt.
"You bastard! Mother created us, raised us, and you actually... how could you!"
Wait, what's that?!
Just as Prometheus finished speaking, a small sun, several hundred meters in diameter, suddenly rose over the distant battlefield.
With the rapidly spreading heat, the fireball that Prometheus had been dreaming of exploded on the body of a mammoth!
As he watched the boundless flames spread out, their majestic form almost obscuring half the earth, Prometheus's heart pounded...
After a long while, Prometheus slowly turned around and gave Zeus, who was both dejected and somewhat longing, an understanding look.
"I think I understand you a little better now, you bastard."
Ah...
What an incredibly captivating flame!
If I weren't my mother's child, how I long to be in her arms!
His embrace must have been even more passionate than I imagined.
As soon as he finished speaking, Prometheus drifted uncontrollably into the distance, drooling with a perverted expression as he went.
"What's your name? Waaah! Who are you? What kind of person are you? Would you like a homeless, fiery cloud like me?"
Waaaaah, I think I've found true love, even if it's a boy, it doesn't matter...
Well...
Seeing that Prometheus had easily changed his target, Zeus immediately gave him a disdainful look.
Then he made up his mind: he wasn't the first one to betray his mother!
Ah.
Mother!
It's not that I don't love you anymore, it's just... it's just that the lightning on the other side is too much and too pure!
Waaah.
I really want to be injected with a whole lot of lightning by that person who transforms into lightning!
I want to so much!!!
"The Tenman Daijizai Tenjin!!!"
Rumble!!!
In an instant, endless thunderbolts, centered on Zeus, rushed towards the battlefield between Big Mom and Gawain.
Upon noticing Lei Yun's attack, Gawain chuckled. This little Lei Yun really can't see the situation clearly!
What kind of thunder is he, and what kind of thunder am I?
What is he anyway, using the same lightning as me?!
With this in mind, Gawain continued his frenzied attacks on the Big Mom while trying to distract himself from controlling Zeus's thunder.
But to Gawain's surprise, Zeus's Tenman Daijizai Tenjin, bypassed him completely and struck the crazed Big Mom with perfect precision!
Seeing that even the Big Mom's hair stood on end from the shock of the thunder, Gawain's eyes widened in shock!
I was fooled! I was really fooled! How could I mock such an adorable thundercloud? How could I call him stupid!
I'm so damn stupid!!!
Lei Yun clearly understands the current situation better than anyone else!
And he actually said he wasn't worthy of using the same Thunder Force as him?
Bullshit, all of it is bullshit!
Thinking of this, Gawain quickly reached out his hand, and as he did so, Zeus instantly appeared in Gawain's arms.
His dark, soft body rubbed against Gawain's chest, and as he did so, he made a whimpering sound like a puppy, a sound that almost melted Gawain's heart!
Holding the little thundercloud in his arms, Gawain gently rubbed Zeus's head.
"Child, you were born to be my child. Fate merely used Charlotte Linlin's hand to bring you to my destined place!"
At this point, Gawain smiled gently, a smile so sweet it could melt Zeus's heart!
My dad is so gentle! He's much gentler Koby my Big Mom!
That's right, Daddy's right. Charlotte Linlin may have been her own creator, but it was all just a cruel joke of fate!
Well, just a moment ago she was calling her "Mommy, Mommy" nonstop, but in the blink of an eye Big Mom's too lazy to even call her "Auntie" and is directly calling her Charlotte Linlin.
Fortunately, the Big Mom is already in a frenzy; otherwise, if she had witnessed this scene, she might have been so angry that she lost her memory on the spot.
Looking at Zeus before him, Gawain knew that this powerful thundercloud had already taken his shape!
But that's not enough; this cloud needs to be even more loyal!
Gawain gently patted Zeus's limp body, dispelling the growing ferocity in Zeus's gaze as he looked at the Big Mom.
At the same time, Gawain said softly.
"Zeus, I am glad that you have come to my side. I need your strength very much."
Even so, my heart tells me that I shouldn't force you to fight against your creator!
In short, I allow you to leave this battlefield. I want you to go to my ship, to that great ship that was completely modified for Thunder!
That will be your home from now on, and it will be a perfect place for both of us. Once you get there, remember to find someone named Franky!
Tell him clearly about your relationship with me, tell him you are my child, and he will teach you how to enjoy your future life on the Dark Bird Ship!
At this point, Gawain tenderly ruffled Zeus's head, making the thundercloud tremble like a puppy, before continuing his reminder.
"Don't just stand there, child. The first step in giving you freedom is to defeat your creator without relying on your own strength."
Although she created you, you are an independent life. She gave you life and soul, but never gave you independence and freedom!
But I'm different!
From this day forward, you will be the freest cloud, I promise!
The premise for me to make you believe in me is that I will not force you to direct your anger towards someone you don't have to serve, but who you should ultimately be grateful to!
At this point, Gawain patted Zeus's bottom again, a gesture that immediately caused the stunned Zeus to reveal an incredulous and infinitely admiring look in his eyes!
This man is just too good at it!
No, no, no, he's just too considerate, too gentle, too kind, and understands me so well!!!
That's right, I am the kind of cloud you described, deeply sentimental. I've never even considered turning against my creator!
That's right, that last Tenman Daijizai Tenjin was just fired in the wrong direction!
As for now, hahaha!!!
"Father, Zeus understands! Zeus will go to the Dark Bird Ship now!"
A ship specially built for Thunder? That's really... really thoughtful!
Our meeting must have been a twist of fate, it must have been!
Thank you Charlotte Linlin, thank you Big Mom!
No, boohoo, thank you, Mom!
Without you...
Without you...!!!
The thundercloud, while expressing its gratitude, accelerated relentlessly towards the Dark Bird Ship.
In the distance, the sky faintly held the image of Zeus's tears and his last words.
"If it weren't for you, how could I have met such a wonderful father? I absolutely love the Rumble-Rumble Fruit!!!"
At that moment, Zeus's tears fell to the ground, moistening many plants that were barely surviving on the battlefield.
It's just that plants are very strange; why does something that's clearly tears contain the taste of happiness?
Just as Zeus was "reluctantly" defecting to the enemy, Jack burst out of Ace's Flame Emperor and aimed his fangs at Ace.
Looking at this opponent who even the Shichibukai found difficult to defeat, Ace frowned slightly and immediately wanted to avoid a direct confrontation.
This isn't an enemy I should be facing; Fuzman is already troublesome enough!
Although he barely managed to defeat Fuzman, Jack's sudden rescue had already cornered him, who was already quite injured!
But which uncle would be more suitable to save me in this moment?!
Just as Ace was dodging and thinking of a "countermeasure," a burst of flames suddenly erupted on Jack.
"Heavenly Fire!!!"
Boom!!!
The enormous fire cloud burned almost half the sky before slamming into Jack.
"Huh? What's going on?"
Ace was stunned by the sudden change. This fiery cloud before him... did he seem to have seen it before?
That must be Big Mom's pet, right???
Just as Ace was surprised, the ball of fire that had crashed down suddenly leaped up and then rushed directly into Ace's arms!
"I am Prometheus, my mother's great creation!"
Now, my destined partner, tell me your name!
"Why?!?
Ah...!
Ace!!!
Although Ace was confused, he still managed to say his name in time. Prometheus was slightly taken aback when he heard the name.
Ace?
Is it cold?
Hahaha!
"That's truly the greatest mockery of ice, for that name belongs to the most vibrant flames in the world!"
The instant he finished speaking, Prometheus suddenly poured his flames into Ace's body!
The next instant, Ace's eyes suddenly burst into flames!!!
Behind him, endless flames were constantly taking shape, and then transforming into his power.
He stood amidst the endless flames, clenching his fists, looking at Jack with boundless excitement, and roared!
"Fully revived, hahaha!!!"
It's incredible, but anyway, come on!
I feel like I can take you down right now, and I will!
Jack, take this!!!