The heat radiating from the fire dragon scorched the entire corridor, blazing so fiercely that even the air seemed ready to ignite.
The oncoming fire dragon made it difficult for Luffy to breathe. With flames filling his vision, there was nowhere for him to run in this relatively enclosed space.
Behind him stood the companions he cherished most. Even if he could evade the attack with his ability and survive it himself, his companions would be swallowed by the flames.
Abel had correctly judged that Luffy would have no way to effectively dodge in such a space. After hearing S-Tsugikuni Yoriichi's reminder, Abel had targeted the pirates behind Luffy from the very beginning.
Luffy's abilities were indeed bizarre, and Abel could not immediately find a way to counter them. But in Abel's eyes, the pirates behind Luffy were the greatest opening.
If S-Tsugikuni Yoriichi's judgment was not mistaken, then he only needed to threaten the Straw Hats with those people's safety and stall for time.
Thanks to S-Tsugikuni Yoriichi's reminder, Abel had calmed down. Although Straw Hat Luffy meant Joy Boy, one thing was certain: the Haki Straw Hat Luffy could wield could not possibly be limitless.
No one in this world possessed infinite Haki.
The Haki Luffy radiated in that state was incredibly deep and powerful. Abel understood that maintaining such a state could not be easy.
Having completely cast aside his "Warrior of Liberation" filter, Abel knew exactly what he needed to do now.
"Everyone, get behind me!"
Abel's attack came swiftly, and Luffy sensed the danger at once. He immediately shouted to his companions behind him.
Luffy knew he could neither evade nor afford to evade this attack, but there was no nervousness in his heart.
In his Nika state, Luffy felt invincible. No matter what kind