"How could it only be like this!"
Zoro said calmly, then tied the bandana around his head and sheathed all his swords.
" One Sword Style • Iai • Death • Lion's Song!"
Zoro's figure flashed instantly, rushing towards Xia Chen at top speed.
but...
A clang rang out as Xia Chen gripped Zoro's sword with one hand and said calmly, "Not bad speed, but unfortunately... lacking in strength!"
Then he kicked Zoro, sending Zoro flying backward instantly.
" Collier!"
Xia Chen slightly turned his body to dodge Sanji's kick, then punched him in the stomach.
" Gomu Gomu... Gatling!"
Just after defeating Sanji, Luffy's attack arrived right in front of Xia Chen.
Xia Chen slowly raised both hands, a seemingly slow movement, but he precisely grabbed Luffy's arms. Then, with a forceful flick, he sent Luffy flying.
Xia Chen beckoned to the three people who had gotten up.
"Come!"
--
After a while, as Luffy and his two companions were once again sent flying, they lay on the ground, panting heavily.
Usopp and the others who were watching this scene were stunned, even though they knew the outcome of the battle beforehand.
But I really didn't expect him to be so utterly powerless. How is this any different from a father beating his son?
Luffy and his two companions fought for so long without inflicting a single scratch on Xia Chen. On the contrary, they themselves are now covered in countless injuries.
Xia Chen glanced calmly at the three people opposite him and said, "If this is all the strength you have, then there's no point in continuing the fight!"
Such a battle was rather boring for Xia Chen, but Sanji had successfully mastered Armament Haki in the previous fight, so it wasn't entirely without gain.
Whether he possesses Armament Haki or not makes no difference to Xia Chen; the difference in strength is simply too great!
"Cough cough!" Luffy and his two companions slowly got up from the ground.
"In that case, I'll show you something interesting!" Luffy said calmly, then bent down and placed his fist on the ground.
"This is?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Xia Chen's eyes, then the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
Gear Second!
As Luffy finished speaking, he pumped air into his legs like an air pump.
Gradually, steam began to rise from Luffy's body, and his skin turned pink.
Luffy stood up and said to Xia Chen, "This is something I just developed. I've named it Gear Second, and its effects will absolutely surprise you!"
"Is that so?" Xia Chen said with a faint smile.
"Want to give it a try?"
"Be careful, Xia Chen!"
As soon as Luffy finished speaking, his figure vanished from the spot in an instant.
Xia Chen raised an eyebrow. With his strength, he could naturally see Luffy's movements clearly, but they did surprise him a little.
In Gear Second, Luffy's speed is at least double that of before; it's just unknown how powerful his punches will be.
Xia Chen quickly reached out and caught Luffy's incoming fist.
Feeling the force of the punch, Xia Chen estimated that it had increased several times over. Then, a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"That's interesting! This is what makes it fun!"
Luffy's first attack failed, so he immediately took a step back, stretched his arms behind him, and then charged at Xia Chen again.
" Gomu Gomu, JET Bazooka!"
Xia Chen did not dodge, but blocked Luffy's attack with his bare body without moving an inch.
"How... how is this possible?"
Luffy was shocked. He could understand why he couldn't harm Xia Chen before he activated Gear Second, so why was he still unable to do so now that he had activated Gear Second?
He knew perfectly well that he was now far stronger than before he activated Gear Second, but even so, he still couldn't break through Xia Chen's defense?
Luffy's expression turned somewhat grim for a moment.
"Getting distracted during battle is a major no-no, Luffy!"
A voice came from beside Luffy's ear, causing him to break out in a cold sweat.
"When!"
Luffy was about to turn his head, he felt a sharp pain in his abdomen, then his body felt light, and he was sent flying backward like a shooting star.
Xia Chen then turned his gaze to Zoro and Sanji, asking, "What about you two? Do you have any fun moves?"
"Ha! I hope you don't get hacked to death by me, Xia Chen!"
" Moss Head is right, you should worry about yourself!" Sanji said casually, taking a drag of his cigarette.
"Oh? You sound quite confident in yourselves?" Xia Chen raised an eyebrow slightly.
You'll find out soon enough!
After saying that, Zoro assumed a half-squatting position, and then a strange aura emanated from Zoro, causing the air to gradually distort.
"The Path of Shura?" Xia Chen murmured.
At the same time, Sanji began to spin around in place, and his right foot slowly began to change color.
Luffy had just flown away, ran back, putting his fingers in his mouth as he ran.
"Demon Aura: Nine-Sword Style!"
" Diable Jambe!"
Gear Third!
The three names were uttered from the mouths of the three men, and then, as if by unspoken agreement, they attacked Xia Chen simultaneously.
Seeing this, Xia Chen said with a faint smile, "Since you're giving me so much face, I'll have to show you some respect in return!"
With a thought, a black rod appeared in Xia Chen's hand, ready to be swung.
As Xia Chen entered Luffy and the others' attack range, they began to unleash their techniques one by one.
" A-Shura • One Mist Silver!"
" Diable Jambe - Finishing Touch!"
" Giant Elephant Gun!"
Three fierce attacks came toward Xia Chen, Xia Chen calmly replied:
" Thunder Bagua!"
Xia Chen pushed off with both legs and instantly passed the three people.
The three of them remained in their attacking stances without making any move. Xia Chen then put the stick back into his System Space and walked towards Nami and the others.
A few seconds later, all three of them coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground.
w(ﾟДﾟ)w!
"This... is this Xia Chen's strength? He defeated Luffy and the others without lifting a finger!" Chopper exclaimed in astonishment, his mouth agape.
But then a question came to his mind.
Luffy and his crew are all injured like this, and it seems like in the end he'll have to go and treat them, right? Isn't that just adding to his workload for no reason?
Thinking of this, Chopper got angry and yelled at Xia Chen, " Xia Chen, why are you so reckless? Now you're making me work even harder!"
"Oh, don't worry about the details, Chopper ~"
"You're a renowned doctor, I'm sure this will be easy for you, and... I'll buy you lots of cotton candy next time!"
"This..."
Chopper's anger vanished instantly, replaced by a happy and smug expression.
"Even if you said I was a famous doctor, I wouldn't be happy, you jerk!"
"Alright, I'm going to treat them!"
After saying that, Chopper ran off, but halfway there he seemed to remember something, turned back to look at Xia Chen and said, "Of course, the cotton candy can't be left out!"
"Don't worry, you won't be shortchanged!" Xia Chen said with a faint smile.
Under his double attack, how could Chopper possibly resist? Impossible!