As Mu Chen's words rang out, purple energy surged from his body and formed a gigantic humanoid silhouette behind him. A complete Susanoo appeared, its hundred-meter-tall body clad in heavy armor, a blade made of condensed energy gripped in its hand.
Not only that, when Susanoo spread its wings, they rivaled Ace's flaming wings. Its sky-blotting presence made all of Yanko Island tremble.
"What the hell is that?"
Ace's pupils contracted sharply at the sight, and even his sword swing faltered.
He had seen countless Devil Fruit users, but never a power so bizarre and formidable.
The pressure radiating from that enormous purple figure filled even him with terror.
"You still dare let your mind wander?"
Mu Chen's voice came from inside Susanoo, carrying a heavy, metallic resonance.
The next second, Susanoo swung its massive blade down at Ace. A piercing whistle tore through the air as the blade passed, as though even space itself were being ripped apart.
Ace reacted with incredible speed. His flaming wings beat hard, lifting him dozens of meters in an instant and out of the blade's path.
The massive blade struck the volcano on Yanguang Island with a thunderous crash. The summit split in two instantly, and magma mixed with shattered rock erupted, spreading toward the sea like an enraged fire dragon.
"That was close." Ace wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, not daring to let his guard down for a moment.
He had known Mu Chen's strength was unfathomable, but he had never imagined that Mu Chen could summon a giant like this.
Mu Chen had actually used Susanoo a few times before, but that had been so long ago that Ace probably had not noticed.
"In that case, I won't hold back either."
The next second, Ace swept his hand through