"Your speed is impressive, but you cannot outrun someone who rides the wind," Usopp declared, his voice steady. "I am the King of the Tengu Snipers!".
With a calm motion, he released his fingers. The feathered arrow tore through the air with a sharp whistle. Dellinger attempted to vanish again, but a sickening thud followed as the arrow pierced his body. The projectile carried so much force that it continued past him, slamming into a nearby building and causing it to collapse in a cloud of dust.
Dellinger crumpled to the ground, coughing up blood as he stared at Usopp in pure shock.
"I forgot to mention," Usopp said, sounding almost apologetic. "I have awakened my Observation Haki. Your every move was already under my control. You can't escape an attack backed by two types of Haki. Just stay down; you've already lost.".
Dellinger's eyes rolled back, and he fell unconscious. As soon as the threat was gone, Usopp began rubbing his stomach vigorously. The previous collision had been incredibly painful, and he suspected he had internal injuries. He knew he would need to find Chopper for treatment as soon as the chaos settled.
With Rao G distracted by the others, Kyros was able to push forward. Baby 5 was unable to stop the legendary gladiator as he broke through their line and charged toward Monet. Monet, recognizing the danger Kyros posed, immediately used her Logia powers to transform into snow.
Kyros didn't hesitate, stabbing his blade directly into the snowdrift. Monet was forced to create a localized blizzard, summoning a swarm of snow rabbits to harass him. Baby 5 tried to move in to assist her comrade, but a sudden sense of dread washed over her. She dove out of the way just as a bolt of lightning struck the spot where she had been standing.
Nami looked up at the dark clouds she had summoned with her Sorcery Clima-Tact. "In this kind of thunderstorm, you really should watch out for lightning strikes!" she said with a smirk.
Baby 5 transformed her hands into pistols and fired a barrage at Nami, but Nami stood her ground in front of Rebecca. The bullets simply grazed her skin and slid off harmlessly. Thanks to the Sube Sube no Mi, physical attacks without Haki could not harm her.
"I've been watching you all," Nami said confidently. "You might be Doflamingo's officers, but it seems you don't know how to use Haki. Without Armament Haki, you have no hope of defeating me!".
Nami continued to rain lightning down on Baby 5, forcing the weapon-woman to stay on the defensive. It was clear to anyone watching that Nami was in total control of the fight.
"Sister Nami, you're incredible!" Rebecca cheered.
Nami puffed out her chest with pride. "Of course I am! Your big sister is amazing!".
This praise meant a lot to her. Nami had always seen herself primarily as a navigator, but she refused to be a burden to her crew. She had worked tirelessly under Carl's training, mastering the Marine Six Styles and awakening her own Haki. She knew that if Luffy was going to become the Pirate King, his crew had to be strong enough to face the monsters of the Grand Line.
"Since you're watching, Rebecca, let me show you something even better," Nami said, her eyes gleaming. "Keep your eyes open; this happens fast!".
Nami aimed her weather stick at Baby 5. The officer tried to dodge, but her feet suddenly slipped on the frictionless ground Nami had prepared.
"Gale! Come forth!" Nami triggered a powerful Wind Dial, sending a hurricane-force blast that knocked Baby 5 toward her. As Baby 5 flew through the air, Nami pressed the weather stick against her stomach and activated an Impact Dial.
The explosion of force sent Baby 5 reeling. She coughed up blood and collapsed, completely unconscious.
"You really are the best, Nami!" Rebecca exclaimed.
"Hahaha! Well, I am ranked sixth in the Straw Hat crew, after all," Nami joked. Rebecca believed her, and even Usopp and Chopper didn't argue, knowing how terrifying Nami could be when she was angry.
Meanwhile, the battle between Chopper and Rao G had reached its peak. While Rao G's G-Fist technique was powerful, it couldn't penetrate the defense of Chopper's Heavy Point. Furthermore, Rao G was no longer in his prime; the energy he had stored from his youth had been depleted in earlier battles.
As Rao G prepared his final move, Chopper struck first with a massive palm strike that sent the old man flying into the factory wall. Rao G hit the stone with a sickening thud and slumped to the ground, his strength gone.
"Young man..." Rao G wheezed, looking at Chopper. "Did you see my technique clearly? The Diweng Fist is yours to inherit now... make it flourish...".
With those final words, Rao G fainted. Chopper shifted back into his small form and gave a respectful bow.
"The Diweng Fist is a remarkable style," Chopper said solemnly. "I've memorized your movements. I will incorporate them into my own combat style and become even stronger.".
At that same moment, Kyros delivered a final, decisive slash to Monet. The snow woman let out a cry and fell to the ground, defeated. Without her allies to back her up, even a Logia user was no match for the legendary gladiator.
Kyros turned to look at Rebecca, relieved to see her safe. However, his expression quickly became stern again.
"We must head to the palace immediately," Kyros said. "King Riku and Princess Viola are still being held there. We have to rescue them! Usopp, Chopper, Nami—please, I need your help!".
"Don't worry about it! We're on the case!" Usopp said, striking a heroic pose.
"But wait," Chopper asked, looking around. "Does anyone know where Marie and Ricky went? They've been missing since the fight started!".
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