Lightning slashed through the gloomy sky, illuminating the densely packed clouds for an instant.
Izo moved like a swimming dragon, darting through jagged rocks and a sea of plants with explosive speed.
His two flintlock pistols spat tongues of fire, blasting apart the plants surging toward him with unbelievable force.
"Special Attack: Phoenix Tail Butterfly Star!!"
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Usopp wasn't about to stand by and let his opponent get close. He leaped lightly among the grass and trees, alternately pulling the triggers of his two revolvers.
Explosive Bullets streaked across the sky, trailing colorful flames as they followed strange, unpredictable arcs.
Whenever Izo broke through the obstacles and tried to pick up speed, several violent explosions would interrupt him, followed by wave after wave of Thorn Vines, Leaf Flying Daggers, and Man-eating Flowers with sharp fangs.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Amid the violent explosions, flames, and thick black smoke, Izo burst free of the haze. His gaze remained resolute as he gritted his teeth and edged closer to Usopp's position.
Before he knew it, he was covered in cuts of all sizes. Blood stained his pink kimono, soaking it in a dull crimson.
As the figure drew closer, Usopp showed no sign of complacency.
He had practiced this entire strategy countless times on the Boin Archipelago. Compared to his mentor Helix, who knew the properties of all kinds of seeds, Izo's close-combat approach was far more forceful.
Just a few more steps and he'll enter the trap zone. Getting close to me in this sea of green won't be so easy. Usopp thought smugly.
Quite a few of his seeds were designed to act as traps. He had planted them while laying out the battlefield, waiting for his opponent to break through.
From the beginning of the fight, he had