In just one month, Loa had learned four of the Six Powers. It was no secret in the Elite Camp. The news had even caused a stir at Marine Headquarters, prompting Kuzan to call and ask about it.
On paper, learning the Six Powers had not made Loa stronger. His strength was unchanged, and Dragon Slayer Magic was still a mystery to him.
But the Six Powers had finally filled the gaps in his abilities, giving him a much more complete set of moves.
In a real fight, Loa could now bring at least twice as much power to bear as before. He was far more dangerous.
In the world of One Piece, setting aside the strange Devil Fruits found across the seas, combat came down to four things.
Speed, strength, defense, and technique.
Before, Loa had held the advantage only in strength and defense. The powerful effects of his Magic had made him a walking artillery battery.
Forget the Elite Camp—even the Vice Admirals had no desire to trade blasts with him. It really was just as Loa described it.
East Wind Ground-clearing!
By alternating between his roar and his Ice Wings, he could destroy a town in an hour or so.
Back then, though, the Vice Admirals could still use their superior speed and combat experience to close in and defeat him. As long as they avoided the attacks wreathed in blue energy, his Ice Armor alone could not stop them.
Now, even Momonga had to admit that, aside from his lack of experience, Loa had surpassed most Vice Admirals.
That was what made Loa so frightening now: his abilities covered almost everything!
When it came to Maker Magic, Loa had long been capable of holding his own. He did not fear a head-on clash with a Vice