If You're Unhappy, Keep It to Yourself / You Think I Won't Beat You Just Because You Changed Your Profile Picture?
Ever since Atlas and Smoker shared their insights on the smoke, Smoker has stopped focusing solely on developing his Devil Fruit Ability through Hand-to-Hand Combat and has instead placed greater emphasis on the inherent characteristics of the ability, aiming to maximize the lethality of the smoke.
"What the heck is this? Is it some kind of entertainment for the old man? Hahahaha! Ugh--!!!"
Just as one of the Pirates was laughing indifferently, he suddenly felt as if something was blocking his throat. His face immediately turned red, and he made an incomprehensible whimper, clutching the thick neck tightly.
These wisps of smoke are all creations of Smoker's abilities, capable of changing according to his will. Once inhaled by these Pirates, they quickly solidify, blocking any gaps in their bodies, making them virtually inescapable!
"Oh no! Everyone hold your breath! Don't inhale this smoke!"
Most Pirates are smart enough to realize what's going on quickly.
"It's useless. Even if you don't breathe, as long as there's any opening exposed to the air, my smoke can enter your bodies. Holding your breath only slightly slows down the death!"
Above a vast expanse of smoke, Smoker's face, with a cigar in his mouth, suddenly appeared on the rooftop.
"Kyros, the job of reaping heads is now yours!!"
"No problem! Leave five people to guard the outside, the rest of you come in with me!"
Kyros answered loudly.
Although the thick smoke covered the entire tavern, it only tightly enveloped the Pirates. The outer layer of smoke was solidified, making it impossible for anyone to break through in the short term. All they needed to do was open a gap in the air for the marines outside, then point the way inside, and they could easily reap the kills.
"Ah--!!"
"What the hell? Damn it, those marines can't see their movements at all. If this keeps up, even if they don't suffocate to death, they'll be killed prematurely!"
Although a few of these Pirates had a rough grasp of Armament Haki, none of them had Awakening Observation Haki; otherwise, they wouldn't be in such a passive position.
Pfft!! ×66
The sounds of blades piercing flesh filled the air, and blood gushed out wildly Kyros and his navy ruthlessly reaped heads.
At that moment, they never realized...
Pirates aren't actually that hard to kill!!
The entire tavern was instantly transformed into Shambles of flesh and blood. The screams of the Pirates rose and fell, and the frenzied roars grew fainter and fainter, eventually turning into the whimpers of small beasts.
Chapter 207 Keep your dissatisfaction to yourself
"Vomit--!!"
Looking at the dismembered limbs scattered on the ground, Andrew could no longer suppress the churning in his stomach. He vomited up the broccoli he had eaten yesterday that was still undigested. The veins on his neck bulged and his eyes were bloodshot.
It was truly horrific. Pirates corpses were everywhere. Some had their limbs severed and were bleeding to death, some had their carotid arteries cut, and some even had their entire heads chopped off, still bearing the lingering expression of their unwillingness to die.
All of this caused Andrew, who had been pampered since childhood, to experience intense physical discomfort!
"What are the battle losses?"
Ignoring Andrew, who was vomiting loudly, Atlas turned to look at Smoker.
"Three people were injured; the Pirates were all wiped out."
"Very good..."
Atlas scanned the area with his Observation Haki, confirming there were no survivors, and continued, "Let's head to the Royal Palace now. You two take the marines and search other areas. I'll go find Pizarro by myself."
"But, Pizarro's men..."
"Those are just small fry. This guy doesn't seem to care much about his subordinates. I 'saw' them with my Observation Haki, and their strength is about the same as these Pirates."
Atlas pointed to the Pirates corpses on the ground, completely dispelling Smoker's concerns.
These weaklings probably couldn't even withstand his Conqueror's Haki. If it weren't for giving Smoker and the others a chance to train, we wouldn't have wasted so much time.
"Also, Andrew is in your hands now. This country will need him after we withdraw."
Looking at Andrew, who had managed to regain his composure, Atlas smiled and said, "He will definitely be a qualified king in the future."
Broccoli Island may not have much else, but it has plenty of broccoli. Even the flag of the Chris Kingdom features broccoli. However, the island is not very large, so after saying goodbye to Smoker and the others, Atlas quickly arrived at the location of the Royal Palace.
Judging from its appearance alone, the Royal Palace is not luxurious, but it is backed by a huge broccoli tree and can be considered a landmark building on the entire island.
According to Atlas's Observation Haki, the one with the strongest life force in the Royal Palace should be Pizarro, while the life force of the others is as weak as a candle flame.
"Still..."
"Let the weaklings get out of the game first!!!"
Atlas tapped his brow with his index and middle fingers together, and an incomparably terrifying aura rose up from within him. Countless black Inazuma bolts danced wildly, and the once cloudless sky gradually darkened, as if a huge thunderstorm was brewing within it!
Conqueror's Haki!!
Buzz--!!!
Atlas's unique Conqueror's Haki swept across the entire Royal Palace, turning the world into a black and white painting, as if time itself had stood still!
Inside the Royal Palace.
Pizarro, as usual, lay on his side on the throne, his eyes closed in a languid manner, a smile that never changed on his face, as if he were savoring the thrill of the killing he had just committed.
"Um!!?"
Suddenly, Pizarro felt as if he had been hit on the back of the head with an Iron Hammer. He couldn't help but groan as a strong sense of dizziness washed over him. His feline instincts quickly brought him back to his senses, and his slightly narrowed eyes snapped open. His already long and narrow pupils contracted even more instantly, becoming almost the size of pinpoints.
"Conqueror's Haki!?"
Absolutely right!
Although Pizarro himself is not a user of Conqueror's Haki, he has at least seen how it works. Even if the number of Conqueror's Haki users in the New World is not as exaggerated as carp crossing a river, he has still fought against such people.
Even though the feeling was the same, the Impact on his will was incomparable, like the difference between a firefly and the bright moon!
"BIG MOM herself has come, meow!?"
Pizarro was bewildered. What happened to his supposed imperial magnanimity? He was just making a casual remark!
"So you're the Corrupt King?"
Just as Pizarro was having doubts, a voice suddenly appeared at the top of the Royal Palace hall.
"Navy? Meow~"
Pizarro instinctively looked up, searching for the source of the sound.
A navy officer dressed in a pure Suit, with a Justice cloak billowing in the wind behind him, suddenly appeared above him, exuding a captivating aura.
Clearly, the Conqueror's Haki that was just displayed was unleashed by the man in front of them.
"Admiral Candidate Admiral White Hou? Meow?"
Pizarro wasn't stupid. Although he wasn't very sensitive to outside news, he recognized the rising Navy Supernova who had recently become famous at sea, and even put him on his list of people he absolutely couldn't mess with.
"What brings your navy to my territory, meow~"
Perhaps due to the influence of his Devil Fruit Ability, Pizarro seems to have retained some feline traits; although he wears a smile, there is no emotion in his eyes.
"You're Pirates, I'm a marine, so what do you think I should do?"
Atlas showed no intention of descending, continuing to look down at Pizarro, who was gazing up at him.
"Really..."
"It's so annoying! I hate looking up to people the most!!!"
Bang!
The bricks beneath his feet shattered, and Pizarro's figure appeared like Cannonball, instantly positioned parallel to Atlas. He raised his arm, ready to smash it down on Atlas's face!
"Aren't you happy?"
Atlas smiled contemptuously, his feet covered in Armament Haki, and he swung his sword out fiercely!
The speed was so fast that Pizarro didn't even have time to react. Even though his Devil Fruit Ability greatly enhanced his reflexes, Atlas's leg whip still struck his ribs without any surprise!
BOOM!!
A dull thud of flesh colliding rang out, like a rumble of thunder in the sky. A terrifying force was unleashed, and Pizarro shot off like an arrow, piercing through the thick walls of the Royal Palace and the towering broccoli trees, flying towards the second ring of Broccoli Island!
"Ha, what can you do if you're unhappy?"
Amidst the howling wind, Pizarro could faintly hear snippets of conversation.
"Hey, what the hell is that flying over there? Get out of the way!"
"It looks like a person, flying in from the direction of the Royal Palace."
"It's too late, can I really be that unlucky!?"
The navy, who had just finished their sweep, were suddenly startled as Pizarro's figure grew larger and larger in their sight, even showing a tendency to rush straight towards them!
Swish!
In the nick of time, Atlas suddenly appeared in the sky and kicked out again, mercilessly striking Pizarro, who was flying at high speed!
BOOM!!
It abruptly stopped its flying momentum, its entire body firmly embedded in the ground, and spiderweb-like cracks instantly spread in all directions!
Chapter 208 You think I won't beat you up just because you changed your profile picture?
"You bastard, that really hurts!!"
As the dust slowly settled, Pizarro's figure gradually became clear, his face contorted with rage as he looked at Atlas in the sky and the group of marines.
"Has the Devil Fruit Ability Awakening?"
Atlas narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Pizarro's bleeding face, but the dents in his body were slowly healing.
Clearly, this guy's Devil Fruit Ability has been successfully Awakening. His vitality and healing abilities are already at an abnormal level. Otherwise, he would have broken at least two ribs after taking those two kicks. But Pizarro didn't show any signs of distress at all. His physique has become completely inhuman!
"I heard you fought Kaido of the Beasts for three days and three nights to a draw. I'll have to test your strength, meow~"
From those two kicks, Pizarro knew that with the speed of the navy man before him, he had no way to escape and could only fight with his back against the wall.
"Laugh--!!"
Atlas remained silent, only returning a disdainful glance.
Roar--!!
Suddenly, a roar of a ferocious beast rang out, and Pizarro's figure changed abruptly. His leopard-skin coat was quickly torn open, and thick fur grew wildly on his limbs. Patterns similar to the coat appeared on his body, his face changed drastically, and he landed on all fours with his fangs growing in a jagged pattern!
Zoan, Cat-Cat Fruit, Leopard Form!!!
"What the hell is that? Is that guy's Devil Fruit Ability?"
"It's just a regular Zoan ability. Vice Admiral, you're a monster capable of fighting against Mythical Zoan like Kaido!"
"Yes, the battle should be over soon. Mr. Atlas has already qualified as the Navy's top combatant!"
The retreating navy showed no concern for Atlas.
As Atlas's direct subordinates, they witnessed this young monster defeat one great Pirates after another. Whether in the new era or the Old Era, Pirates like Pizarro were simply no match for him.
Swish!
Ignoring the marines' discussions, Pizarro, now fully transformed into his beast form, soared into the sky and lunged at Atlas at several times the speed of before. His already sharp teeth, gleaming with a cold light, were now covered with a layer of dark Armament Haki!
Zoan users have three forms, with the Beast-Human form being the most suitable for combat. However, in terms of physical attributes and other hard indicators, the Beast form completely surpasses the Beast-Human form!
Clang--!!!
Sharp fangs bit down hard on Atlas's shoulder, unleashing the terrifying bite force of a carnivorous beast, the violent friction sending sparks flying!
"Um!!?"
Before he could even rejoice, Pizarro's ferocious grin suddenly froze. His fangs were actually blocked by Atlas's Armament Haki, not even breaking through his skin!
"My Armament Haki is..."
"Above you!!"
Grinning, Atlas glanced sideways at the Atlas slung over his shoulder and struck with lightning speed! Like an iron clamp, he gripped Pizarro's throat tightly, his five dark red fingers digging deep into the flesh!
Then, to Pizarro's horrified gaze, he slammed it hard onto the ground!!
BOOM!!