Shigan - Shatter
Zero flicked his fingers, sending bursts of energy towards Vic. Although numerous and fast, was this even a problem for Vic?
The Shigan fired at Zero were all intercepted by Vic's outstretched fingers. Vic's movements were calm and unhurried, and his face remained expressionless.
" Horn Pistol "
Zero knew that this level of attack wouldn't be very effective. After firing the Shigan, he also launched himself out, his dark, sharp horns piercing towards Vic's chest.
Vic also sensed the threat from this corner; this kind of attack, which concentrates Haki into a single point, is several times more destructive than usual.
Vic didn't want to risk taking the hit head-on; he wouldn't do something so arrogant, and he wasn't without ways to deal with it.
As Zero charged toward Vic, he used Geppo to accelerate, hoping to use the force to pierce Vic through and kill him instantly, leaving no chance for a comeback.
However, Zero was somewhat presumptuous. Vic was so fast that he had plenty of time to dodge the attack. But Vic didn't dodge; instead, he reached out and grabbed the long horn that was about to hit his chest.
Zero's attack was incredibly powerful and accelerated, making it extremely fast. Although Vic managed to grab the long horn, he was pushed backward by the immense force that followed.
Vic's grip on the horn with one hand remained unchanged, but his legs slid along the ground. Vic didn't let this continue; he used his arm to lift the rhinoceros's body.
With a turn, using the immense momentum of Zero's charge, Zero slammed the rhinoceros to the ground. This was Zero's third close encounter with the ground; he was used to it. The instant he touched the ground, he extended his tail, wrapped it around Vic's neck, and used the momentum to fling Vic away.
Vic, flying in the air, turned and unleashed a powerful wind Rankyaku, which struck Zero. Zero was propelled backward by the force of the wind blade, but he managed to defend himself with Haki in time; otherwise, he would have drawn blood as a sign of respect.
" Ain -chan, Vic's enemy has turned into a rhinoceros! Is he an ability user too?"
Konan saw that Vic's opponent had grown several times larger and looked like a rhinoceros, but Zero changed very quickly, transforming directly from a beast-like being into a Human-Beast Form, now retaining only some rhinoceros features.
"Yes, this is Zoan Devil Fruit user, which can make them much stronger, but Vic is the strongest!"
While aboard the Elite Camp's warship, Ain had met several Zoan -type Devil Fruit users during this time. They were all stronger after transforming, but Ain believed in Vic's strength.
"I now believe Vic is the strongest, but they're both so fast I can barely see them anymore, my eyes are so tired. Shall we check Rebecca's side?"
Konan is no longer worried about Vic. Vic gave her a great shock, and she will probably never forget what she saw today.
"What's so great about that battle maniac? He's like a completely different person when he fights, not cool at all!"
Ain pursed her lips at the end, mainly because she also thought Rebecca looked really cool and was very entertaining when she fought, but how could she say anything good about her rival? This is just a classic case of a confidante being dissatisfying in public.
Although she said that, her gaze had already turned towards Rebecca. Seeing that Ain's words were tough but her actions were honest, Konan smiled and didn't say anything more, also looking towards Rebecca.
Rebecca stood not far from Lao Jiu, sword in hand, like a figure in a painting. Lao Jiu, on the other hand, was panting heavily, covered in wounds, and his suit was tattered.
Although Lao Jiu is also a master of the Six Powers, he is not a great threat to Rebecca, a Lao Jiu who can break through Tekkai. Therefore, Rebecca has the absolute upper hand in this period of the battle, which is the advantage of having weapons and techniques.
Lao Jiu knew that if he continued in this state, defeat was only a matter of time. He glanced at Zero after his transformation, no longer hiding his abilities, and activated his Zoan transformation.
He also transformed directly into Human-Beast Form. From some remaining animal characteristics, it can be inferred that he is a koala -Zoan Bear-Bear Fruit user.
It had a prominent nose and a pair of large, fluffy, wing-like ears. Except for its mouth and chin, its body was covered in yellow fur. Long, sharp claws grew from the tips of its fingers, reflecting a cold light. The clothes on Lao Jiu's upper body were already bursting, and his pants had become shorts covering his private parts.
"Oh! I didn't expect you to be a Zoan Devil Fruit User too? Are they?" Rebecca glanced at Vic, then pointed to the Lao San was getting beaten up and the Lao Si was being teased.
"No, they aren't. There are only two Zoan Devil Fruit users here. They haven't reached the level of eating Devil Fruit yet. You don't need to worry about your companions. Just focus on fighting me."
Lao Jiu's speech remained unchanged, seemingly unaffected by the koala; he spoke naturally and without hesitation.
"I've heard that Zoan Fruit users have very strong vitality. No wonder you were so energetic even after suffering so many injuries, and the bleeding stopped so quickly. I didn't expect you to be a Devil Fruit user too. I hope this Devil Fruit doesn't affect a person's intelligence?"
Rebecca naturally wouldn't easily believe an enemy's words, but Lao Jiu had always been a man of few words and actions, which suited him well with the Koala Fruit. People who are too lazy to talk are likely to tell the truth when they do. However, Rebecca wasn't worried that he was lying, because Vic was still there. Vic's opponent was having a hard time right now, constantly being beaten up.
"I don't know if shadows affect intelligence, but they won't affect my fighting ability!"
As soon as Lao Jiu finished speaking, he disappeared from the spot. This kind of speed is definitely not something a koala would use; it's good enough if it doesn't lie down and take a nap.
In an instant, Lao Jiu appeared in front of Rebecca, his claws slashing down at Rebecca. Rebecca blocked the long claws with her sword.
As if he knew he would be blocked, Lao Jiu grabbed upwards with his other hand. Rebecca forcefully pushed Lao Jiu's claw away, but she didn't expect that Lao Jiu's strength would increase so much after his transformation, and she was unable to break free from the entanglement of the sword claws.
But Lao Jiu's other claw was already upon her, and Rebecca had no choice but to raise her foot to block it. A wind blade close to her foot struck the claw with a loud bang, and Rebecca used the momentum to disappear from the spot.
Rebecca used her Tempest Rankyaku just now to stop the claws from advancing, which allowed her to escape safely.
Based on Rebecca's judgment when she parried Lao Jiu's claws with her sword, Lao Jiu's claws were hard and sharp. If she had been caught this time, it would have been equivalent to being hit by several knives at the same time, and the tips of the knives were hooked, so the wound would have been deeper.