Conflict Is Brewing / Old Hag, You're Talking Too Big
"Katakuri."
After calming his somewhat disordered breathing, Katakuri straightened his back and said coldly, "Enough with the nonsense, I'm not going to surrender!"
His expression was resolute, and his eyes showed no sign of wavering.
Clearly, this was not an excuse he was making.
"Oh--!!"
"Alright, today..."
"You're going to stay here forever!!!"
Chapter 213 Conflict Is Brewing
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Flames flashed, fist shadows surged, countless glutinous rice cakes were shattered, and a dark, domineering Haki continued to intertwine.
The world around him had been transformed into a world of mochi, and Katakuri, whose body was soaked in blood, was forced to retreat step by step by the barrage of punches.
Countless glutinous rice balls surged and churned, trying to stop the fist's invasion.
"Katakuri- san!"
"Lord Katakuri!"
The people on the Queen Mama Chanter, which was not far away, could clearly see Katakuri's predicament, and they couldn't help but let out a series of worried cries.
They are...
I've never seen Katakuri so disheveled!
Especially Smoothie.
As a member of the family with exceptional talent, her ambition is to become a pillar of the Charlotte Family, just like Katakuri.
This shows that...
Smoothie's level of worship for Katakuri.
However, Smoothie had no intention of intervening in the fight between the two, even though she had almost succumbed to the urge to intervene.
But she knew Katakuri's character well; without his permission, no one could interfere in his battles!
Even Smoothie, the younger sister.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. My back is forever..."
"A man who never even touches the ground!!"
Another high wall of glutinous rice balls rose up, successfully blocking Atlas's offensive.
Katakuri leaned against the Mogura he was clutching tightly in his hand, his chest heaving violently, clearly indicating that he was severely exhausted.
The power of Devil Fruit Awakening is indeed strong, but the drain on stamina is also very obvious.
In addition.
He unleashed a barrage of powerful Haki, though he spent most of his time in a passive defensive posture.
However, Atlas's fist was incredibly powerful, and he also possessed advanced Armament Haki techniques for Internal Destruction.
Without the heavy, Haki that hardened and bound him, no matter how powerful his Awakening abilities were, he definitely wouldn't have lasted this long.
"Oh--!!"
"Not touching the ground with your back? What a stupid idea!"
Atlas couldn't help but sneer.
Even the mighty Emperor of the Sea, none dare claim to have never been defeated; such insistence is undoubtedly foolish.
But it's alright.
Perhaps he will never have the chance to say those words again.
"Razor Explosion!"
The ground, covered in sticky rice balls, shattered with a deafening roar, and the powerful recoil propelled Atlas's figure forward at breakneck speed.
Fists were swung, and flames leaped.
Boom--!!
With a surge of air, the two figures collided violently once again, forcing the Pirates ships docked in the port to retreat further and further, eventually drifting away from the harbor.
"A whole morning has passed; the battle should be over soon."
Not far away, on a broccoli tree on the island, Smoker and a group of marines sat cross-legged on the thick branches, gazing into the distance at Katakuri's retreating defeat, and couldn't help but sigh.
"Yes, Vice Admiral Atlas is a powerhouse comparable to Kaido. Even Katakuri, a well-established Pirates, can only hold on for a while; his defeat is only a matter of time."
The navy officer standing nearby echoed this sentiment.
"Alright, let's get ready to clean up this mess. We also need to help this little guy stabilize the country."
Time passed little by little.
In the blink of an eye, three hours had passed.
The sun, which had been hanging high in the sky, slowly set, and the fiery red sunset spread across the sea, as the star-studded night was about to descend.
The battle was drawing to a close without us even realizing it.
Katakuri had been struggling to hold on, could no longer hold out. His Haki and stamina were both exhausted.
The right hand that was originally holding the Mogura was cut off at some point, and the surrounding land, which had been assimilated by the Awakening Devil Fruit Ability, gradually returned to normal.
The most distinctive feature of Paramecia Devil Fruit Ability Awakening the ability to assimilate matter, turning the entire battlefield into one's own domain.
The Awakening Logia abilities permanently alters the battlefield environment, much like the battle for Fleet Admiral between Akainu and Kuzan more than a decade later, which directly transformed an island into a climate with distinct ice and fire elements!
Bang!
With a loud bang, Katakuri finally gave in and fell straight backward.
The ground cracked open, creating a crater just large enough to accommodate his body.
"We lost..."
At the center of the crack, Katakuri laboriously raised his intact left hand, as if trying to grasp the magnificent sunset.
"I haven't felt this relaxed in ages, hahaha!"
Feeling the heavy weight coming from his back, he couldn't help but grin, revealing his full set of fangs, and burst into laughter.
On the Queen Mama Chanter.
The family members who had come with Katakuri fell into a deathly silence, staring blankly at the figure lying motionless on the ground at the port.
It was a complete rout; it was a one-sided battle.
Katakuri had dominated the seas for many years, was defeated so easily.
The White Hou, as the enemy, remained calm and composed, its breathing showing no sign of disorder.
Just like...
An adult playing around with a child!
"Finally, I've taken care of you. First you, then your younger siblings!"
Atlas straightened his slightly disheveled clothes and then turned his gaze to the Queen Mama Chanter not far away.
Obviously.
None of them will be able to leave today!
High in the sky not far from Broccoli Island, a gigantic figure riding on a white cloud rapidly approached, followed by a ferocious-looking flame.
It was Big Mom, who rushed to the scene upon hearing the news, along with her two great Homies — Zeus and Prometheus.
The woman in the clouds looked like Evil Ghost, with veins bulging on her forehead and roaring angrily.
"White Hou, you brat, how dare you kill my son and bring such shame upon me! I will never forgive you!"
"Ma ma ma ma!"
"Yes, Mom, we absolutely can't let that guy get away with it!"
"Offending the Charlotte Family will inevitably come at a price!"
Zeus and Prometheus also shouted loudly.
As Homies created directly from Big Mom's soul, Zeus and Prometheus are the ones most capable of directly sensing Big Mom's anger.
"Atlas!! I'm going to kill you today!"
BIG MOM stared wide-eyed, bloodshot, and screamed, the terrifying sound waves causing the surrounding Cloud-Mist to disperse.
Although the distance was still quite far, Katakuri's Vivre Card in her hand told her something!
Broccoli Island is just a short distance away!
"Zeus, go faster! I can't wait any longer!"
BIG·MOM was filled with rage, exuding a terrifying aura.
She was about to lose control of her anger.
"Okay, Mom!"
Chapter 214 Old woman, you're being too arrogant.
Broccoli Island, Chris Kingdom, Port.
Atlas walked unhurriedly toward Katakuri, who was now powerless to resist.
Suddenly, a domineering aura intruded into his Observation Haki range!
"This is..."
"That BIG MOM guy?"
He paused for a moment, but then quickly walked towards Katakuri.
At that old woman's speed, she'll probably reach the skies above Broccoli Island very soon.
Atlas didn't want to make the battlefield here, otherwise the aftershocks of their battle would be enough to destroy the entire island!
Therefore, he had no choice but to intercept BIG MOM in advance.
This means he only has one chance to kill Katakuri!
Clang!
He drew his sword, swung it, and turned to leave!
"One Sword Style: Blade Reversal!"
The long sword was drawn, and a blood-red slash, wrapped in Armament Haki, leaped out, dragging a trench several meters wide in the ground, and slashed towards Katakuri with a ferocity that would make anyone tremble!
Swish!
Pfft--!!
The crisp sound of a blade piercing flesh rang out, and a large amount of blood splattered out, warmly staining Katakuri's wide eyes, turning the world almost entirely crimson.
"Smoothie --!!!"
Bang!
A figure fell to the ground in front of him; Smoothie, almost cleaved in two, was barely breathing.