In the real Mortal World, above the turbulent sea.
Imu hovered high in the sky, quietly watching the ocean below. Dazzling red light shone in her ringed pupils as she used her innate [Lampfire] perception to locate White Ghost.
At some point, the Moon God had returned to human form.
Even for the user of the Moon-Moon Fruit, transforming into the moon placed a considerable burden on Imu's stamina. She could not remain a "ball" throughout the entire battle.
Even a god had to obey the basic rules governing a Devil Fruit's energy consumption!
If she avoided overly strenuous movements, Imu could maintain her moon form for—
Ten days to half a month...
Just then, Imu's [Lampfire] finally returned a piece of information. White Ghost, who had seemingly vanished from this world, had reappeared above the sea. And his location was—
Imu abruptly raised her head, coldly watching White Ghost step out of nothingness. The phantom of a stone archway flashed behind him, leaving a patch of chilling ice crystals in the damp air.
Without any intention of speaking, Imu raised her right hand and viciously hurled her almost unmatched, immense force field toward White Ghost.
Having just stepped out from behind the [Underworld Gate], Adrian felt the corners of his eyes twitch at the sight.
A gatekeeping boss who didn't run her mouth even with such a huge advantage? Now that was strange...
Adrian grumbled inwardly, but his body reacted without the slightest delay.
His [Future Sight] Observation Haki took effect, and Adrian used [Demon Swordsman] to instantly swap positions in midair.
An innocent-looking White Hollow took a direct hit from the Moon God's force field, infused with invisible Armament Haki, and instantly dissipated!
At the same time she launched her attack, Imu entered her moon form again.
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