Ratchet emerged from the burning wreckage. He looked to see his mechanical suit ruined beyond repair. He rubbed his head with his arms. He looked at Ben. "You fool," he said. "You dare defy me?" he shouted.
Ben remained unmoved. "You still haven't learned your lesson," he said.
Ratchet's expression twitched, his grip tightening. He suddenly turned, his feet moving fast, sprinting toward the ocean. "Wait here," he said as he leapt into the water, disappearing beneath the waves.
"Idiot," he remarked.
Ben looked around. He saw the thick smoke rising into the sky. He could smell the scent of burning wreckage and death staining the air. The ground was riddled with craters and bodies.
He thought in the original this was a smooth arc for Luffy and the gang. However with the Marines, Neo-Marines, Cipher Pol and those pirates, it has made this complicated. He knew his girls would be okay, they were strong. He remembered what they said.
He looked to see Shimagame. She was in pain. He could feel it.
Suddenly, the ocean split apart, waves ripping violently as a massive mechanical vessel breached the surface. It was a modified boat with Ratchet standing at the helm. The ship had a towering drill at the front. Its sides were mounted with two massive cannons. Then there were two colossal mechanical arms extending from its frame. One ended in a spiked ball. The other ending in a massive claw. The ship had four sturdy mechanical legs. Atop it, a mast stood tall, a small red flag fluttering in the wind.
"Behold MR. IRON MAN 32," he shouted as his hands were spread wide. He had a twisted grin. He thought that Nipthal had helped on this one.
Ben stared at Ratchet's monstrosity, taking in the absurdity of its design. It had some interesting features, sure but none of them would make a difference. "You really don't learn," he said. He was not worried about Ratchet. He was weak.
Ratchet's expression darkened as he held the controls. "You'll learn that I will take over this world," he said as he pulled the lever. He swung the massive spiked ball forward. "Get crushed by this," he said.
Ben watched as it came toward him. "Demon Kick," he said as he channeled his power, his leg burning with intensity, then struck the massive spike ball. The ball veered off course, crashing onto the ground with an earth-shaking impact.
Ratchet hissed in frustration, his teeth clenching. "Take this then," he shouted. He pushed another lever, triggering the claw mechanism.
The massive appendage geared up, its metal joints whirring. The claw went towards Ben.
"Demon Fist," Ben said as energy surged through his muscles. He swung his fist and punched the claw. The claw shattered upon impact, its steel plating splitting apart, jagged pieces bursting away like broken glass, the mech itself jerking violently backward.
"You destroyed it," Ratchet remarked. His fingers tightened on the controls.
"I did for sure, " Ben responded.
"Then take this," Ratchet said as he pressed a button. The cannons mounted on the mech's sides began to adjust, locking onto Ben, their barrels glowing ominously.
"Demon Slash," Ben said as his fingers curled. The energy was rising. He swiped his hand, launching a wave of razor-sharp energy claws through the air. The projectiles slammed into the cannon, metal rupturing instantly, the structure collapsing in flames.
Ratchet gritted his teeth, his hands trembling against the controls. "You," he said.
"Now release Shimagame and apologies to Vivi," Ben said.
"I will never and I will have her," Ratchet said as he pushed the lever forward. The Mech moved forward. The drill turned. "Die you," he shouted.
Ben saw this. He jumped into the air and dodged the attack. He twisted his body. "Demon Inferno Kick," Ben said as he spun mid-air. He channeled his energy into his leg and kicked the boat. His foot released black fire. The Mech, who was on fire, was hurled forward into the air and flew towards the castle. It crashed into the castle wall and broke through it.
"He does not learn," Ben said.
Ben looked up and saw two towering machines. He saw Mech but then there was another towering machine. He thought where did that come from. He saw it was damaged. It was missing an arm, its plating torn, circuits exposed.
He smiled as he raised his hands. The air around him darkened. The energy surging in waves. "Demon Abyssal Swallowtail Arrow," Ben said as the dark energy formed a massive, sinister arrow. There were two whip-like tails at the end.
Ben hurled the arrow forward. The arrow shot forward, moving like a missile, slicing through the air. The projectile violently struck directly at BGB's joint. The force tore through its plating, the joint ruptured, the energy ripping deep into its framework. Then the entire arm severed completely. The disconnected limb twisted mid-air. The massive metal hand hit the ground. The impact hit the ground, sending a shockwave of dust and wreckage outward.
Ben smiled. He flew toward the Mechanical Castle.
Meanwhile, HQ sat inside Mech's control chamber. She watched as the abyssal arrow ripped through the sky and struck with devastating force, tearing apart BGB's remaining arm, leaving the mechanical titan utterly defenseless. Sparks burst from the severed joints, erratic flashes of electric energy flickering on either side of its ruined frame.
HQ's lips curled into a smirk. "Master," she muttered. She looked down on her stomach and smiled. She then looked up. Her hands tightened around the controls and moved the lever forward.
With a roar of machinery, Mech surged forward, its colossal body thundering toward BGB.
Mech swung his fist and hit BGB's face, metal. BGb staggered back. Mech then slammed her fist into BGB's chest, the sheer force caving the armor inward, denting the core, sparks erupting violently from within.
Then, Mech swept low and kicked the BGB`s leg. BGB lost balance, its towering frame collapsed. Dust and debris shot into the air, the ground quaking under its fall.
HQ looked at the BGB on the ground. She pushed the lever.
Mech climbed on top of the fallen titan. It casted an ominous shadow over its broken prey.
Mech then moved his hands forward and tore open the chest panel. The metal screeched as it was peeled away. Mech gripped the exposed wires and yanked them violently, tearing apart BGB's core systems, electrical energy spitting wildly from the severed threads.
HQ looked at BGB`s head. She moved the controls. Mech then touched BGB`s head. She pulled hard. BGB's head came off, cables ripping, circuits snapping. Mech held the severed hand in her hand.
Mech then threw the head. It crashed onto the ground.
Then Mech grabbed BGB's leg. With one mighty heave, HQ threw the ruined body into the air. The wreckage soared, twisting violently and then splashed into the ocean. BGB's lifeless remains plunged into the ocean, sinking beneath the waves.
HQ thought one down. She looked around and saw smoke and explosions.