Chapter 188
Luo, carrying the Demonic Sword Kikoku, said in his usual indifferent tone, "Its appearance does indeed resemble a spider; no wonder it's called Vice Admiral Onigumo."
Cavendish shrugged and said helplessly, "No wonder he's a veteran lieutenant Vice Admiral from Headquarters; his aura is just different."
Gin frowned, his face serious and solemn.
"The Captain told me that this Vice Admiral is extremely ruthless and has an exceptionally cruel personality. He wouldn't hesitate to kill his own men in order to carry out a mission."
"Among the Hawk Faction generals, apart from Admiral Sakazuki, he is basically the strongest."
Bartolomeo, hands in his pockets, scoffed and said, "The strongest being? That's all trash."
"Compared to the Captain, a mere veteran Vice Admiral of District 30 is utterly insignificant, hahaha~~"
Van Augur tapped his shoulder with his gun, his face expressionless. "As long as we pass his test, we can become Shichibukai."
"It seems this is yet another crossroads in fate!"
Kuro, being quite rational, agreed, "That's right. As long as the Captain defeats him, becoming Shichibukai will be a certainty."
"Judging from this situation, Onigumo will contact Headquarters soon to report the defeat. And tomorrow, there will be a news item like this in the newspaper."
"The new generation of Shichibukai — Chris!"
Lafitte held his cane upright in front of him, smiled slightly, and said in a gentlemanly manner, "After hearing what you said, I'm really looking forward to it."
"In that case, I'll definitely buy tomorrow's newspaper as soon as possible, without missing a single minute."
Dorry's expression turned serious as he solemnly said, "Very strong. As expected of Elite Vice Admiral from Headquarters, far stronger Crocodile."
Brogy nodded, looking serious, and agreed, "The Hawk Faction generals are all warmongers, typical hawks."
"Therefore, there is no doubt that all Hawk Faction figures possess formidable combat strength."
Just then, with a whoosh, Onigumo leaped high into the air and crashed heavily onto the desert, raising a cloud of dust that enveloped him.
"Just as Staff Officer Tsuru said, Crocodile really did lose to you. It's quite unexpected."
Onigumo, Cigarette dangling from his lips, looked coldly at the people around him through the smoke, and said something in an icy tone.
"You're all sea scum. It's because of your existence that the ocean air has become so polluted."
"Today, I, Vice Admiral, represent Absolute Justice and will send you all to Impel Down."
Justice will prevail!
By this time, the dust had settled on the desert, allowing the women to get a close look at this Hawk Faction bigwig, and they couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
Carina's beautiful eyes gleamed with mischief as she chuckled and said, "You know what, his appearance really does resemble a giant spider."
Perona floated around in the air, nodding repeatedly, "Yes, yes, it looks really funny, hahahahaha..."
"Chris told me that this Vice Admiral Onigumo Zoan -type Spider-Spider Devil Fruit User," Carmen said casually, shrugging her shoulders.
"He can conjure up many legs, and each leg can hold a weapon, allowing him to attack from multiple directions."
Alvida, carrying a large, black iron rod, frowned her beautiful brows and said seriously, "The murderous aura emanating from him is truly intense."
"As expected of a general who advocates war, he is decisive in killing and can deter petty villains."
Nami nodded in agreement, saying, "His aura is indeed very cold; you can tell at a glance that he's a ruthless and cold-blooded soldier."
Honey Queen smoothed her light blonde hair and smiled gently. "This is the first time I've ever seen Vice Admiral from Headquarters since I was a child."
"This is a truly important person, someone of the highest caliber."
Belo Betty exhaled a puff of smoke and said seriously, "Compared to Crocodile, this Vice Admiral's strength is far superior."
Princess Vivi clenched her small hands, her exquisitely beautiful face showing an expectant expression, and murmured to herself.
"I trust Lord Chris; he certainly won't let us down."
"The position of Shichibukai can only belong to Chris; no one can take it away!"
Robin pulled her hat down to cover her face and said with a slight bow, "This Onigumo's strength is among the top of the Vice Admiral."
"However, he was helpless against Chris, and was destined to be unable to stop Chris's advance."
At this moment, the sky grew darker and darker, as if it were about to rain. The weather became increasingly cool, and a gentle breeze swept by, which was intoxicating.
Chris crossed his arms, looked calmly at Onigumo, and said indifferently, "It seems you are very confident in your abilities."
"You came all alone, without even a single subordinate. I admire your courage, Onigumo."
Burgess laughed loudly and said, "Captain, the rest of the battle is yours. Let's retreat to the side to avoid getting caught in the crossfire."
Doc Q coughed, his smile turning ugly, and said, "Fighting the Shichibukai is so boring, fighting Headquarters Vice Admiral interesting, hehe~~"
"Alright, stop dawdling and get away quickly." Cavendish didn't hesitate at all and immediately stepped aside, not daring to linger there.
Lafitte smiled slightly and agreed, saying, "The Captain will go all out in the fight against Crocodile."
"But that won't work against Onigumo Vice Admiral. After all, we can't afford to strain our relationship with the Navy too much."
"So the battle that follows won't end anytime soon, everyone should stay away from the battlefield."
A rare look of anticipation appeared on Luo Bing's usually cold face. "This battle is definitely worth watching."
"The Elite Vice Admiral of Headquarters must be proficient in Two-Color Haki and the Six Powers; their combat strength is exceptionally formidable."
Kuro nodded and echoed, "You don't usually see battles like this."
"Onigumo Vice Admiral will definitely go all out and unleash his full power. So this battle will absolutely be spectacular."
As they spoke, the Division Commanders moved away one by one, leaving the area to Chris and Onigumo Vice Admiral.
Onigumo, Cigarette dangling from his lips and carrying a large knife, looked at Chris across from him and sneered, "Chris, kid, don't get too cocky."
"I alone am enough to deal with people like you. Why do we need so many others?"
"Speaking of which, I must mention that Staff Officer Tsuru He's deduction is absolutely wrong."
"I'm Elite Vice Admiral from Headquarters, how could I possibly be no match for you brats? What a joke!"
Onigumo glared at Chris with a sinister look, and said firmly, "Even if you possess Conqueror's Haki and could easily defeat Smoker..."
"No matter what abilities you have, there is only one outcome today: you are destined to lose!"
"I'll stake my reputation on justice, and even if it means fighting to the death, I won't let you escape from here."
Justice will prevail!
Chris kept his hands in front of him, his expression calm, and said lightly, "Staff Officer Tsuru is the Navy's strategist, a true wise man."
"She's right. With your strength, you have no chance of defeating me. You're destined to suffer a crushing defeat."
"I must say, Staff Officer Tsuru is truly a wise and experienced man. He has figured out my strength so clearly from just a few words."
"No wonder Doflamingo was chased all over the world and was completely afraid to face Staff Officer Tsuru."
"Enough with the unnecessary pleasantries. If you want to test my strength, then go ahead and attack."
"Don't worry, I'll only seriously injure you, I won't kill you!"
(Dear readers, some have said that Onigumo isn't a Devil Fruit user, so I specifically found this picture as evidence. Notice the big bulge behind Onigumo; that's the power of the Spider-Spider Fruit. So Onigumo user, not someone who created it through Life Return (￣￣).)
Chapter 188
"You've got quite the nerve, Chris!"
Onigumo took a drag of his cigarette and said with a serious expression, "I've been chasing you all the way from the East Blue, and you've always managed to shake me off."
"Once I've taken you down, I'll take a closer look at your ships and see what makes them so special, and why they were able to evade the pursuit of warships."
"Speaking of which, although you're a newcomer, I won't be careless. I'll definitely go all out and take it seriously."
Brush...
A crisp sound rang out, and the appearance of the Onigumo underwent a noticeable change.
Three legs sprouted from each of its left and right sides, each gripping Longsword that gleamed and looked extremely sharp.
At the same time, behind Onigumo, beneath his cloak, a large bulge appeared, remarkably similar to a spider's body.
With two swords in each hand, plus six others, there are a total of eight weapons, allowing for the use of the Eight-Sword Style, which is truly formidable.
"Crocodile's strength isn't great, but it's not too bad either."
"Considering what Staff Officer Tsuru He said, I have every reason to believe that your abilities have reached the level of Vice Admiral."
Onigumo exhaled smoke, gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, and said with murderous intent in his eyes, "So young, yet so powerful."
"If we allow you to continue growing, justice will be tarnished, and that is absolutely unacceptable."
"Let's begin. Let me see just how strong you really are."
"Two-Sword Style - Tornado!"
Onigumo placed his hands in front of him, his two large swords crossed. With a hiss, the swords quickly separated, flashing faint sparks, and fell onto the desert.
Whew~~
A powerful, spiraling current swept through the air, swirling and hurtling towards Chris.
The wind swept away the clouds, its momentum like a dragon, causing the surrounding air to vibrate, and Sword Energy crisscrossed.
The fine sand on the sandy surface was scattered to both sides by the strong airflow, and the dust filled the air, leaving a straight trail on the desert.
It's truly astonishing that such a simple strike possessed such destructive power.
Even though the Tornado was incredibly fast, it was still no match for Chris's ferocious attack.
He slowly raised his right hand, placed it in front of him, and said calmly, "Mirror Repulsion!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a semi-transparent wall appeared in front of him, very similar to Bartolomeo's barrier.
Thud...
The Tornado formed by the Sword Energy slammed into the mirror, but there was still some distance between them, so it couldn't touch the wall at all.
Suddenly, the Tornado shuddered violently, was repelled, and instantly lost control, like a maddened giant snake, attacking the desert to the left.
Rumble~~
The Tornado struck the sand, spinning continuously, blasting the fine sand everywhere, and filling the entire space with dust.
What's going on?
Onigumo, Cigarette dangling from his lips, frowned and said coldly, "Chris, what exactly was that ability you just used?"
"My Two-Sword Style Sword Energy not only failed to shatter the mirror, but was instead deflected."
"What kind of ability is this, that can deflect attacks from a mirror? It seems very powerful."
Chris slowly lowered his right hand, and the mirror vanished instantly.
With his usual composure, he calmly stated, "I ate the Paramecia Repel-Repel Fruit, making me a Repulsion Person."
"That move just now was Mirror Repulsion, capable of repelling all attacks."
"Onigumo, if you want to fight, then be serious. I don't want this kind of pointless probing to happen again; it's just a waste of both of our time."
By this time, the dust on the left had dissipated, revealing the scene inside.
In the desert, there was a large, deep pit that was so deep that the bottom could not be seen at a glance.
Therefore, it is clear just how powerful Onigumo's casual strike was; there is no need to elaborate further.
"Mirror Repulsion?"
Onigumo took a drag of his cigarette and said with a cold expression, "This skill is very powerful; it can completely repel long-range attacks."
"Judging from this situation, I'll have to resort to melee combat to fight you."
"Chris, the test is over. Now let me see your strength!"
"Shave!"
With a loud thud, Onigumo stomped heavily on the sand, creating a circular crater, and vanished instantly, rushing towards Chris like Inazuma.
Chris remained expressionless and said calmly, "The Six Powers developed by the Navy: Shave, Tekkai, Kami-e, Geppo, Rankyaku, and Shigan."
"These Physical Arts skills are quite good, but their offensive power is still relatively weak, so they can't be considered very advanced physical techniques."
Hearing Chris say that, Onigumo was enraged and said fiercely, "How dare you underestimate the Navy's physical skills! This is an unforgivable crime!"