Bang...
Chaton and Luo Chen clashed again, their fists exploding with explosive force, creating a whirlwind that swept in all directions, sending rocks tumbling through the air.
"Damn it, that guy actually dared to... cough cough!!"
Enraged that Luo Chen had completely ignored him, Mammon slammed his fist into the ground and said hatefully.
But before he could finish speaking, he coughed up another mouthful of blood. He frantically mobilized his powerful healing abilities after Awakening Zoan powers to accelerate the repair of his damaged bodily functions, but even his Awakening healing abilities couldn't keep up with the damage that Luo Chen's attack had continuously inflicted on his body. He could only barely maintain his condition and not collapse.
"Oh dear, what's wrong with you, Mr. Mammon? Weren't you filled with hatred for that person? How come you're unable to participate after just one attack?! If that's the case, our mission is in trouble..."
Seeing this disgraceful state, Asmodeus, who was not far away, could not help but command the magic carpet to fly over and mock him without holding back.
Although they belong to the Seven Deadly Sins and are colleagues and trustworthy partners when necessary, they don't have the friendship that ordinary companions should have. In fact, they can be said to dislike each other. So, Asmodeus naturally wouldn't let go of the opportunity to mock him.
"Hmph, stop spouting nonsense. If the mission fails, not only will I be punished, but you won't escape unscathed either. Hurry up and use your abilities to boost my healing power; I can't wait to kill that kid!"
Mammon's expression naturally darkened after being mocked like that, and he gave a cold snort before issuing his orders.
"Oh dear, did I hear that right? Mr. Mammon, are you making a request of me? Hehehe, this is a rare opportunity!!"
Asmodeus was ranked last in the organization, while Mammon was fifth. This meant that the six people ahead of him were of higher rank and could order him around at will. Moreover, those people looked down on him because of his strength and the fact that he was ranked last. Now that Mammon had asked him for a favor, Asmodeus was immediately invigorated and his face was beaming with pride as he jokingly said...
"Hmph, if you continue like this, I'll kill you even if it costs me my life! Why aren't you making your move?!"
Upon hearing this, Mammon, whose temper was already volatile, became even more gloomy, his dark gaze fixed on him, and he spoke in a chilling tone.
"Uh... alright, fine, I'll do it then. Seriously, couldn't you be a little nicer when you're asking for my help?"
Seeing his expression, Asmodeus knew he couldn't say anything more, otherwise, given this guy's temper, he might really kill him with his life, leaving him with nowhere to turn for help.
With a flick of his finger, the magic carpet flew over, and he lightly jumped down from it, walked to Mammon, stretched out his hands, and placed his palms on Mammon's chest.
After pressing it, she didn't forget to remind him.
Remember you owe me a favor!
After speaking, Asmodeus's expression tightened, his gaze became fixed, and his hands flickered with purple light as he spoke softly.
" Enchantment... Healing Enhancement!!"
With the blessing of the Asmodeus Enchantment Fruit, Mammon felt his self-healing power surge, all his injuries were instantly healed, and the remaining destructive force in his body was expelled.
"Hehehe, now that all your injuries are healed, are you going to go settle the score with him?"
Asmodeus withdrew his hand and jumped back onto the magic carpet, sitting on it and asking Mammon a question.
"Of course, that guy's attack just now gave me a lot of trouble. Next, I'll show him the true power of the Deinosuchus Fruit after its Awakening!!"
Feeling his body return to its peak, that immense power surged forth, Mammon clenched his fist and said confidently.
"Really? Then let me take a good look, lest it turn out like this again... hehehe!!"
"Hmph, I don't need you to remind me..."
Mammon knew the other man was reminding him to be careful of deadly moves like the one he had just caught off guard with, which were like leeches clinging to bones. He responded coldly and then slowly walked towards him.
"Oh, and I should remind you again, that move you just used wasn't without its price; it cost you at Rear Admiral two months of your lifespan!!"
"I know without you saying it..."
Mammon didn't reply.
"Heh heh heh, still so arrogant even after suffering a loss..."
Asmodeus watched his retreating figure, smiled, and shook his head.
Thump...
"You really surprise me, Luo Chen..."
Thump...
"However, you're not so lucky this time..."
Thump...
" Emperor Crocodile Awakening Technique... Giant Crocodile Demon Body!!"
With each step Mammon took, his aura surged, reaching its peak after three steps. He transformed into a terrifying, inhuman beast, its back covered in dense scales that gleamed with a chilling light like refined steel. Its once soft, white abdomen was now covered in a thick layer of Armament Haki, as if it were wearing an invisible suit of armor. Its limbs were thick and powerful, with its two forelimbs' hands resembling five sharp daggers, gleaming with a cold light.
Bang...
Sizzle sizzle...
Just as Luo Chen and Chaton were exchanging blows and were both knocked back by the recoil, before they could continue their fight, Luo Chen suddenly felt a strong sense of danger. He couldn't help but turn his head to look, and what he saw was a figure the size of Giant child, covered in scales, and gleaming with a cold light, like a demon god.
"Huh?? Is this... that guy?"
Luo Chen activated his Observation Haki and carefully probed the other party, discovering that it possessed the same aura as the Seven Deadly Sins members he had previously fought, which made him wonder.
"Is this... Zoan Awakening? As expected, even Akainu Fleet Admiral is wary of these organization members; they are no pushovers!!"
With Chaton, whose abilities had also Awakening, and his understanding of the Impel Down Jailer Beasts, he immediately understood what was going on with Mammon's state.
" Awakening?? Is this guy awakened too?"
Luo Chen was no stranger to the concept of Awakening. Not to mention the pirate captain he encountered while recuperating from his injuries, who had escaped from Impel Down after being injured by Golden Lion and possessed the ability, although he was ultimately tricked by him and barely won, there were also earlier Sweet Commander Katakuri and Jack the Drought, and even the Chaton in front of him, who was designated as a Admiral by the World Government and the Marine Headquarters.
So when Luo Chen heard Chaton mention the name " Awakening," he immediately became cautious and looked at him with a serious expression.
"Hehehe, Vice Admiral Chaton, you're no stranger to this ability, are you? I'm about to use it to end my feud with him. Vice Admiral Chaton, please don't interfere yet, otherwise..."
As he spoke, Mammon, now transformed into Colossal Beast, trembled slightly. It wasn't out of fear, but rather a mixture of excitement and savagery within him, causing him to suppress the various emotions surging within his mind and charge towards him.
"Hmph, are you blinded by anger and rage? You dare to come here without even assessing the disparity in strength between us and the enemy?!"
Seeing that he charged forward without offering any cover, Luo Chen knew that he had been underestimated by him, so he snorted and went to meet him.
Clang...
Mammon's five sharp claws gripped Luo Chen's sword, emitting a violent hissing sound, and ripples of energy spread out from the compressed force.
Swoosh...
Mammon, who had transformed into Fish-Man in front of Luo Chen, did not speak. During the stalemate, Mammon flicked his tail, and the scales on it stood up like Wolf Fang, sweeping towards Luo Chen.
"Um!!"
Bang...
Luo Chen's eyes narrowed, and he clenched his free arm into a fist and swung it.
The fists collided and exploded, the explosive force sending him flying backward instantly, his feet scraping the ground for a long time before he finally came to a stop.