Progress Boost, Unlocking Fire Release (5th update, seeking flowers)

"Great Buddha Form!"

Sengoku activated his Devil Fruit power, his entire body radiating golden light. His frame swelled several times over, brimming with strength.

This fruit of his was one of the rarest Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits in the Pirate World!

Sengoku swung his golden giant palm, unleashing a shockwave like a tidal wave crashing down on Patri Vic.

Patri Vic hardened his entire body with Armament Haki, veins bulging on his arm as he threw a fierce punch to counter.

"Boom!"

A powerful shockwave erupted between them, like a meteor striking the ground, sending ripples of force sweeping in all directions.

"A Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit is truly terrifying." Patri Vic frowned slightly, his arm a bit numb.

"Ding, congratulations, host. Hashirama Senju has reached 100% completion! Fire Style power unlocked."

Suddenly, the system's voice echoed in his mind.

During the fight, the Ninja Body Technique's progress had increased, pushing Hashirama Senju's completion to 100.1%.

A surge of new memories flooded into Patri Vic's body. In an instant, he fully mastered the power of Fire Style.

Sengoku's giant palm shockwave came again. Patri Vic launched himself backward, dodging the attack.

"Scared?" Sengoku asked calmly, his expression composed.

Patri Vic's lips curled upward. "Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

He unleashed Fire Style power without needing any hand seals.

From his mouth, he spat out a massive fireball. The blazing sphere surged toward Sengoku like a sun.

Sengoku leaped high into the air, choosing not to take it head-on but to evade the fireball's attack.

"A Devil Fruit ability?" A bead of cold sweat formed on Sengoku's forehead. He could feel the immense power within that scorching fireball.

"This pirate is interesting," Navy Admiral Krieg said leisurely.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a massive explosion erupted behind them, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"Brew brew..."

"Brew brew..."

"Hey, what's going on?" Navy Admiral Krieg picked up the Den Den Mushi, his expression grim as he demanded.

"Kri... Krieg Admiral, the Rocks Pirates have attacked us!" came the urgent voice of a Marine on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"Did Rocks turn back?"

"I thought they were scared and ran away."

Garp, hearing the news of the Rocks Pirates' return, showed no fear—only excitement.

"Let's go. Sengoku can handle that one alone." Tsuru glanced back at the fight, then followed the admiral and Garp as they left.

"Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire!"

Patri Vic opened his mouth and spat out a massive fire dragon, so lifelike it seemed like a real serpent, surging toward Sengoku.

Even from a distance, the searing heat made Sengoku's heart race.

Time ticked by as the two fought fiercely, locked in a stalemate. Though Patri Vic had mastered Fire Style, taking down Sengoku quickly was impossible—his opponent wielded a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit. Likewise, Sengoku couldn't finish Patri Vic in a short time either.

At the coast, the battle between Rocks and the Navy had already begun.

"Vic!"

Just as Sengoku and Patri Vic were locked in intense combat, Whitebeard came running from afar.

"Edward Newgate?" Sengoku's pupils contracted sharply. Edward was a pirate with a bounty of four hundred million.

Simply dealing with Patri Vic would take a massive amount of time, and the outcome was anyone's guess.

If Whitebeard intervened, Sengoku would be doomed.

Without a second thought, Sengoku withdrew his attack and retreated without a word. Fighting one-on-two gave him no chance of victory.

Watching Sengoku leave, Whitebeard didn't give chase—his goal wasn't Sengoku, after all.

"You alright?" Whitebeard reached Patri Vic's side, asking with a hint of concern.

"What could happen to me?" Patri Vic shrugged casually, replying with a smile.

"The Rocks Pirates are already fighting the Navy. Hachinosu Island has become a battlefield. Come with me for now," Whitebeard said seriously.

The reason the Rocks Pirates had turned back was that Rocks wanted to retrieve something.

And Whitebeard, worried about Patri Vic's safety, had come straight to him. Thankfully, Patri Vic was in no danger.

Seeing Patri Vic hesitate, Whitebeard pressed on. "Don't think twice. You can't handle this alone. If you don't come with us, you'll likely get captured by the Navy."

"Alright." Patri Vic thought it over carefully for a moment, then replied.

Whitebeard was right—he was already caught between a rock and a hard place.

Besides, staying on this island would only bring trouble from the Navy. For now, it was best to take shelter with the Rocks Pirates.

"Let's go." Whitebeard nodded with satisfaction.

He led the way, taking Patri Vic with him.

At the shore, the Rocks Pirates were already clashing with the Navy.

"Time to leave, brothers." Rocks, locked in battle with a Navy Admiral, caught sight of Whitebeard charging out from the island and shouted.

He had come back today hoping to retrieve something, but with the Navy blocking his path, he couldn't get to it.

He might as well leave now. After all, his pirate crew had only just set sail today, and he didn't want to lose his wings over a fight with the Navy.

As for that thing, he'd come back for it when he had the time.

Whitebeard quickly boarded the Rocks Pirates ship with Patri Vic.

Seeing this, Rocks broke off his fight with the Navy Admiral and returned to the ship. The other pirate officers followed suit, boarding one after another.

"You're not getting away today." Navy Admiral Krieg's gaze darkened as he moved to pursue.

But the Rocks Pirates ship began to float into the air—this was Golden Lion's ability, the Deka Deka no Mi.

Any object he touched could be made to float under his control.

"Gehahaha... See you next time, Navy!" Golden Lion, a cigar clamped between his teeth, hovered smugly in midair.

"Damn it!" Garp stood at the prow, glaring up at the floating Rocks Pirates as they drifted away, seething with frustration.

They could use Soru to walk on air, but their speed couldn't match the ship's flight.

"I forgot they had that ability." Tsuru shook her head helplessly.

They could only watch the Rocks Pirates leave, powerless to stop them. Catching up would be extremely difficult.

"Rocks, next time we meet, I'll kill you." The Navy Admiral shouted from the ship's bow.

"If you've got the skill, bring it on." Rocks showed no fear, replying calmly.

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