In the six-fold gravity zone, two towering gravity golems stood before Zoro like mountains. They were lifeless and emotionless, their bodies formed from pure gravitational energy, wielding massive rock swords powerful enough to split mountains and shatter rocks. Each swing of their swords carried the heavy pressure of the surrounding space, causing the air to hum uncontrollably.
Zoro's muscles were taut, veins bulging, and sweat had already soaked through his headscarf and trousers. He could still wield his sword freely under five times gravity, but the moment he stepped into the six times gravity zone, the increased pressure almost crushed him, not to mention facing two formidable puppets at the same time.
"Ugh...!" He parried a massive sword that came crashing down, the immense force causing the rock beneath his feet to crack instantly, his hands to split open, and blood flowing down the hilt of his sword. Another massive sword, accompanied by a fierce gust of wind, was already slashing down at his waist!
There's no way to avoid it!
In that critical moment, Zoro recalled Allen's seemingly casual remark, "Gravity is also a kind of 'flow.' If it can't sever a solid object, why not try... severing the 'influence' it exerts on you?"
Severing... the effects of gravity?
Absurd! But at this moment, there is no other way!
Zoro's eyes flashed with ferocity. He abandoned his attempt to block and crossed his three swords in front of him with a peculiar rhythm. All his Haki, willpower, and even all the strength he had honed under gravity over the past few days were frantically poured into him!
"The ultimate technique of the Three-Sword Style..." he roared hoarsely, his voice seemingly coming from hell, "... Gravity Slash - One Line!"
There was no earth-shattering display, only an extremely condensed, subtle, almost invisible black-red slash wave that burst forth from the point where his blades clashed! This slash wave was not aimed at the puppet's physical form, but rather at the invisible "connection" between Zoro himself and the surrounding gravitational field!
laugh--!
A barely perceptible soft sound, as if something had been cut.
The next moment, Zoro felt the mountain-like pressure around him suddenly lighten! Although it didn't completely disappear, it was at least reduced by more than half! He felt as if a thousand-pound burden had been lifted from his shoulders, and his body felt lighter than ever before!
The two gravity golems' power originated from the surrounding gravity field. When Zoro temporarily "severed" part of his connection with the gravity field, their judgment of Zoro's power became confused, and their movements involuntarily faltered!
Now!
"Demon Aura - Nine-Sword Style - Asura - Piercing Might!"
Zoro's figure split into three, like three ghostly figures from the underworld, carrying the determination to cut through everything, and passed right through the two stiff puppets!
Time seemed to stand still for a moment.
Click! Click!
The movements of the two gravity golems froze completely, then they split neatly in the middle, turning into the purest particles of gravity energy that dissipated into the air.
Zoro knelt on one knee, breathing heavily, three swords planted in the ground for support. That burst of energy had almost drained him of his strength and Haki, but his eyes were frighteningly bright!
He did it! He not only defeated the puppet, but also comprehended a new power in the face of adversity—severing the nascent form of invisible force! This was not merely about cutting iron or fire, but a crucial step towards severing a more abstract and fundamental power!
He looked up at the summit above the steps, still shrouded in dark clouds and under even stronger gravity, and his fighting spirit soared even higher.
Meanwhile, in the Immense Weight Cavern, Luffy laughed as he deflected the gushing lava back with the belly of Gum-Gum Balloon; his Gear Fourth form seemed to solidify even more under extreme pressure. At the Fire Elemental Waterfall, Ace's flames turned completely platinum-gold, his every move seemingly capable of igniting the Void. In the Combat Arena, Sanji shattered his opponent's hardened defense with a single kick, blue flames condensing at his toes...
The Straw Hat Pirates's main fighting force underwent crucial tempering and breakthroughs within the forge of Rogrim. Their auras became more restrained yet dangerous, like divine weapons honed to a sharp edge.
It's time to launch an assault on that final, Unyielding Peak!