Doubling the immense electrical power of God's Cry Shot, capable of annihilating an island, and condensing it into a short lightning spear that is less than one-tenth of its original size.
The destructive power at the tip of that spear could no longer be measured by perception! Even Rowen only knew that its sharpness was five times that of a Meteor Spear, with enough power to penetrate three centimeters of Seastone!
Why is Kaido called the "strongest creature"? Because no one can kill him!
Even the "Strongest Man In The World," Whitebeard, would have a greater chance of losing against him; the most likely scenario is that Kaido would be heavily injured, while Whitebeard would undoubtedly die.
Given this, knowing that he would soon face Kaido, Rowen worked hard to develop new techniques. In addition to the limiting technique of [Black Prison Thunder Realm], he also created the highly destructive killing move [God's Cry: Thunder Spears].
No one can kill him because no one can easily break through his defenses, so...
"You are just right as my test subject. Thanks, Moria!"
Now that BIG MOM herself is dead, finding a suitable target on the Sea is not an easy task.
In the underground passage, Moria watched through the screen as the special zombie "1800" twisted and writhed on the ground, trying to stand up and a strange chill surged in his heart.
He knew best how strong this guy's defense was; even the big move, "Shadow Horn Guns," could only barely tear through the muscle layer.
However, this thick skin, as powerless as an ordinary person biting a rubber tire, was directly shattered under the punch of the Soryu (Azure Dragon).
"This... Monster!"
Moria wiped the cold sweat from his brow and quickened his pace.
"I need to escape quickly; otherwise, if the Soryu (Azure Dragon) goes on a rampage, this island will be buried along with us!"
The island itself being buried along with them refers not only to the creatures on it.
Bang!
A towering Thunder Pillar descended from the sky, and the dark clouds that had lingered over Thunder God Island for hundreds of years slowly twisted and coiled, forming a vortex, revealing a vacuum area at the center, exposing the azure sky behind it.
Sunlight poured through the dark clouds, but a more dazzling light overshadowed it.
Zī Zī Zī!!
The blinding thunder struck at the center of Rowen's palm, quickly transforming into a white-marked gun that radiated endless threatening energy, the swirling Thunderlight lifting him up, making him look like a God from the heavens, his divine might overwhelming!
"Wait, this isn't the time for sentimentality!" Below, a soldier in the Marine force suddenly woke up, shouting, "Admiral, calm down, we're still here!!!"
It looked like a completely powerful attack, and once it landed, it would definitely create earth-shattering aftershocks that could reshape the terrain.
This is a valley area; if the cliffs on both sides collapse, they would have nowhere to escape!
"Don't worry!" In response, Rowen pouted, "This move is very concentrated; it won't explode…"
This was his killing move to break through Kaido's defenses; if the power wasn't concentrated, wouldn't that just be tickling the opponent?
'Is that so?'
'Then we can relax.'
The soldiers breathed a sigh of relief.
"...Probably, it won't, but who knows." However, at that moment, Rowen casually added, "After all, this is my first time using it in actual combat, and we are still on Thunder God Island, where there is plenty of lightning…"
"In any case, life is like this, full of uncertainties, isn't it?"
Σ(дlll)!!!
"Stop…"
Before they could speak, Rowen aimed his attack at the small Giant lying on the cliff below, turned around, and released the White Lightning Spear.
"No!!!"
Under the despairing gaze of the soldiers, the lightning gun instantly crossed a distance of over a hundred meters, reaching the back of the zombie Giant lying on the cliff and piercing through its heart.
Then it directly sank in.
This scene even caused some individuals to experience a death vision, a state that wouldn't appear until they were on the brink of life and death.
They quietly watched as the seemingly slow lightning gun streaked across the sky, and then...
"Hmm? It didn't explode?"
"Great, it really didn't explode!"
The soldiers cheered with joy, having survived a disaster, but they didn't notice Rowen's strange expression.
He exclaimed in surprise, "Eh? It really didn't explode?"
The soldiers were left speechless. Recalling the feeling from earlier, Rowen seemed to understand.
"Ah, I see! Because it absorbed the electrical currents from the surrounding air, it doubled the energy, triggering a kind of balance state... The previous explosions were due to insufficient power."
"Understood! I was too cautious!"
'No, please don't understand that kind of dangerous thing.' The soldiers turned pale, trembling in fear.
...
While Rowen was outside testing his new technique, Koby and Luffy collided deep within the villa.
"You... where are you planning to take Nami? Asshole!"
Along with the roar came a fist moving so fast it was almost invisible, creating a crisp sound in the air. Koby was startled and bent down just in time to dodge the attack, suddenly feeling his grip loosen.
"Damn it, a feint?"
Looking back, he saw that Nami was indeed caught by Luffy, who was currently in the limelight, with one hand swinging from the cave's ceiling like a swing.
Reaching the other end of the cave, Luffy set the two girls down and asked, "Nami, where are the others?"
"Zoro, Chopper, and Franky have all been controlled by that ghost princess's ability. Usopp and Brook are rushing to save them…"
At this point, Nami looked up, "What about Sanji? Wasn't he with you?"
"That guy is inside, bleeding from his nose and sleeping. He's really someone who doesn't feel any tension at all."
Luffy said this with irritation, picking his nose.
Nami: "…"
'Alright, I don't want to dwell on why he's bleeding from his nose.'
At that moment, seeing Robin nearby, Nami exclaimed, "Robin, are you okay?"
"I... I'm fine, I guess."
Hearing this, Robin raised her hand, recalling Luffy's declaration from earlier when she was half-asleep, and smiled gently.
"How can you be fine? Wait, where's your shadow?!"
"It's Moria's Shadow-Shadow Fruit!"
Suddenly, a wave of intense heat accompanied by the voice rose sharply, and the three were shocked to turn around, especially Luffy, whose pupils widened in disbelief as he looked at Koby, who was engulfed in flames.
"That ability…"
Koby didn't pay attention to that, continuing, "Those who have their shadows taken by Moria will live in darkness for eternity. Once exposed to sunlight, they will disappear just like their shadows."
"This is probably what Moria meant by making her pay for her betrayal... Without her shadow, she can only live in darkness forever."
At this point, Koby looked at Nami, "Have you really considered them your companions, Nami San?"
Instantly, Nami was taken aback and unable to speak.
Koby stepped closer to her, speaking as he walked, "Do you remember us? Colonel Smoker, Vice Admiral Belly, the one-blade boss, Loguetown…"
"Do you remember Nojiko, your elder sister? Do you remember the wicked Dragon territory?"
"Do you remember how much you hated pirates?!"
Koby's question struck Nami's heart like a hammer. She was in pain because both sides were important to her.
But some things, once hesitated, would be missed.
She was no longer the person she was two years ago; she had made her choice.
Nami stood up, looking directly into Koby's eyes filled with disappointment, pain, hatred, and resentment, and replied in a trembling voice.
"Did you come all this way just to ask me these questions?"
"Exactly!"
Koby nodded firmly. "I can't believe that the one who admired her master, admired the Admiral Soryu (Azure Dragon), and was willing to risk everything to ask Colonel Smoker to take her to Marine Headquarters just to see him would willingly abandon us and become a pirate!"
"What's wrong with being a pirate? Did pirates eat your family's rice? Asshole Koby, tell me, what's your fruit ability…"
Bang!
With a punch, Luffy knocked Koby down, and Nami stared into Koby's eyes, shaking her head.
"I haven't abandoned anyone, Koby... I haven't forgotten anything you said."
"Then why won't you come back? Is it because of them?!"
"Not just that…"
Nami glanced at Robin, recalling the moments on the ship, and smiled, "Because I found something more important, something I want more, something I'm willing to give everything for, even my life."
"What is it?"
"Dreams!"
"Dreams?"
Koby was taken aback, and after a moment, he lowered his head.
"What a grandiose statement!"
Bang!!
The flames swirling around him suddenly surged like a storm, radiating intense heat. The scorching air made it hard to breathe, as if his lungs were being scorched.
"As a source of chaos, pirates have no right to talk about dreams, Nami!"
The change in address represented a firm belief; facing a friend who had completely gone astray, Koby was determined to... wake her up himself!
Hiken (Fire Fist)!
Gomu-Gomu... Wind-Fire Spin!
As the fiery storm approached, Luffy stepped forward, twisting his arm into a spiral shape, then using the elasticity to rapidly expand, extinguishing the flames with a gust of air.
"Hey Koby, I can't just ignore what you said."
After landing, Luffy shook his body and lowered his hat's brim. "Do you know how much the previous owner of the fruit ability you're using sacrificed for his dreams?"
"He was a pirate!"
Nami: "Luffy…"
"Don't worry, Nami, I won't let him take you away because you are my companion!"
"No, I mean... where are you looking?"
"Ah? When did you run over there, Koby?"
Luffy turned around, finding Koby at a 300° angle behind him, looking surprised.
Nami, Koby, Robin: "…"
Actually, did you just get dizzy from turning around?!!
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