Chapter 313: Breaking the Stalemate
Under the dark night sky.
South of the Whole Cake Island castle, a massive army landed, almost filling the entire coast. Behind them, a large number of warships continued to approach in a steady stream.
On the front lines of the battlefield, swords and sabers clashed and clanged, and the smoke of cannon fire flew everywhere.
A host of powerhouses under Big Mom's command, including 'Demon Lady' Amande and 'Terminator' Bobbin, led the army in a fierce battle.
The mutated beast undead army let out deafening roars, fighting without fear of death with their sharp teeth and claws as weapons.
These beasts were powerful and fast, running rampant through the Homie army with an almost crushing momentum. Very few could withstand them.
The undead powerhouses like Sukuna, Whitebeard, and Magellan were even more like a one-man army, capable of holding off ten thousand.
Poison dragons danced, and the earth trembled. A single move could kill countless enemies.
Even with a huge numerical advantage, Big Mom's Homie army was still being slaughtered one-sidedly, the army being held at bay on the bay, unable to advance an inch.
At this time.
Under a cake-shaped building, Brook, in the middle of a fight, caught a glimpse of the spectacular slaughter at the bay, and his heart couldn't help but grow heavy.
Summoning so many undead at the same time must be draining Reiner's stamina at a rate of dozens of times the normal, right?
And he's facing the overlord who has reigned at the pinnacle of the sea for many years, Big Mom, yet he still has to divide his strength for us...
Clang!
His thin sword, imbued with a cold aura, blocked a powerful crimson fist. Brook used the force to leap backward, his focused gaze fixed on Charlotte Oven.
I have to finish him off quickly. That Homie army... maybe I can do something for Reiner...
Also nearby were Chopper and Robin, who were engaged in battle with Daifuku and Perospero.
Charlotte Daifuku stood in place, rubbing his belly with both hands to control the lamp genie to fight for him.
The lamp genie's lower body was connected to Daifuku's belt by smoke, and its upper body, covered in a faint blue Haki, revealed well-defined muscles.
Under Daifuku's control, it flew out with a long-handled greatsword and chopped down at Chopper from above!
"Majin Hosodan!!" (Demon Man's Fine Cut!!)
"Wachaa...!"
Clang!!
Chopper's body widened under his Guard Point. Maintaining great strength while being agile, he did a spinning upward kick, striking the opponent's blade and deflecting it.
Bang!!
The greatsword chopped into the ground. The powerful sword energy that erupted cut a smooth, giant fissure in the earth.
"Horn Point!!"
Below, Chopper took the opportunity to change his form. His back fur became like a shawl, and his boyish-looking form now had a pair of giant deer antlers. He pushed off with both legs, and the force concentrated at the tips of his horns as he viciously rammed into the lamp genie's waist from the side!
Under the immense force, the lamp genie actually went 'poof!' and turned into a cloud of white mist.
"What is this?!" Chopper exclaimed in surprise.
The white mist swam like a living creature, coiling around his horns and then his body, binding him tightly.
Then the cloud of white mist re-condensed into the burly form of the lamp genie.
"Didn't expect that, did you, you idiot? I'm a user of the Puff-Puff Fruit. The genie is condensed from mist."
Daifuku's lips were pressed down in a grim line. With a thought...
The lamp genie raised its bisento high with both hands and spun it a few times. The blade, facing down, glinted with a cold light as it mercilessly stabbed towards the bound Chopper!
Just at this critical moment...
A flash of inspiration came to Chopper. His body suddenly shrank with a 'poof' back to his usual 'tanuki form'. A gap appeared in the binding smoke, and Chopper took the opportunity to break free and fall.
Bang!!
The greatsword stabbed into the ground. Chopper once again transformed into his fighting human form and leaped out.
However, this time his target was not the lamp genie, but with a focused gaze, he charged straight for Charlotte Daifuku!
He took out a Rumble Ball with his hoof, put it in his mouth, and crushed it. Chopper's body continuously expanded before Daifuku's shocked eyes.
"You... what kind of monster are you!"
Charlotte Daifuku, surprised, showed a look of disgust. He gritted his teeth and controlled the lamp genie behind him to chase after Chopper.
"Majin Gari!!" (Demon Man's Hunt!!)
"I'm not a monster!"
"I'm a reindeer! You bastard!"
Just as the lamp genie's greatsword was about to cut down...
Chopper, who had transformed into a giant beast several tens of meters tall, bent down and drew back his arm. With a loud roar, his hard hooves came together into a palm and he thrust it downwards with great force!
"Kokutei: Sakura!!"
Bang!!!
The giant palm, like a wall, came down with the force of a thunderbolt. The earth and rocks rose up, and the ground collapsed outwards in layers from Chopper as the center!
The earth shook violently.
The burly lamp genie behind him collapsed into a cloud of smoke and dissipated. Chopper raised his palm, revealing the pathetic figure lying in the deep pit, bleeding from his seven orifices, his eyes rolled back, motionless.
Taking advantage of the fact that the effect of the Rumble Ball transformation had not yet ended, Chopper hurriedly turned his head and scanned the battlefield, and saw Robin in a stalemate.
To cover for the sneak-attacked Brook, Robin had used her ability to break Perospero's right arm. The other was now wary of her ability.
He had used candy to cover his body, forming a hard armor that easily nullified her most threatening joint locks.
"Candy Maiden!!"
Perospero raised his hand and created a large amount of candy, which surged and formed a giant golden 'iron maiden' that smashed towards Robin.
On it, one ferocious spike after another glinted with a cold light.
Robin's expression was wary. She hurriedly crossed her hands in front of her chest and activated her ability. On the flat ground in front, countless arms instantly intertwined.
"Cien Fleur: Gigantesco Mano!!"
A giant hand rose from the ground and struck the golden 'iron maiden' from the side, pushing it off course a little.
At the same time, arms grew from Robin's back, transforming into gorgeous twin wings. With a flap, a fierce wind carried her sideways, dodging the attack.
"I'm here to help you, Robin!"
A sky-blotting dark shadow descended from above.
"What is that monster?!"
Perospero was shocked and hurriedly turned his head, only to see Chopper's massive palm smashing down like a mountain!
"Kokutei: Sakura!!"
"Candy Wall!!"
Perospero quickly raised his hand. A large amount of viscous candy gushed out from his palm, condensing into a thick, high wall that immediately hardened and set.
Bang!!
The hard, giant palm struck heavily on the candy wall with a dull impact. A shockwave spread out, transforming into a fierce wind.
The terrifying force instantly shattered the candy wall into scattered pieces.
Perospero's eyes showed shock. The powerful palm wind sent him flying, and even the candy armor on his body cracked and shattered.
"Well done, Chopper."
Robin smiled faintly, seized the opportunity, and immediately activated her ability on Perospero.
Dozens of arms grew from various parts of his body, their five fingers gripping his neck, arms, legs, and all the joints of his body!
"W-wait a minute!!"
Perospero was in a panic, a sense of foreboding rising. However, those arms mercilessly exerted force, viciously twisting his body backward!!
Crack! Crack! Crack!
"Treinta Fleur: Hang!!"
"Aaaah!!"
Perospero stuck out his long tongue and wailed. His expression was pained, his eyes bloodshot. His entire body was brutally bent backward into an arch!
"—Hiss!!"
So cruel!
Chopper sucked in a sharp breath of cold air and straightened his back, a chill running down his own spine.
Robin smiled gently. "Thanks, Chopper. It's all thanks to you."
"You're embarrassing me~~"
"Even if you say that, I'm not happy~~"
Chopper squinted his eyes, his face shy as he scratched the back of his head, embarrassed.
"Oh, right!"
Chopper suddenly remembered something and looked back at Brook, who was still in a fierce battle.
The effect of the Rumble Ball was still active. He was going to fight three!
Increase my bounty!!
"Neppūken!!" (Heat Wind Fist!!)
Oven's eyes glowed with fire. His entire scorching body showed a crimson red. His fists were even wrapped in a layer of distorted heat waves as he punched down at Brook with terrifyingly high temperatures!
Ding—!!
Brook held his thin sword horizontally, which was emitting the chill of the underworld, to block. The blade hummed.
Although the heat was resisted by the cold, the powerful force transmitted from the other's fist sent him flying.
His knees bent, and his feet scraped along the ground, sliding back a dozen meters.
After steadying himself, the dark eye sockets of Brook focused. He pushed off with his feet and, with his cane sword, thrust forward at Oven!
"Aubade Coup Droit!!"
The cold blade was covered in the breath of the underworld, transforming into a heart-stopping cold air that gushed out!
Oven responded with a direct punch. The bone-chilling ice and the scorching heat wave crashed together, and a large amount of white steam erupted.
"Brook! Dodge!"
Just as the two were in a stalemate, the rapidly approaching Chopper swung his arm horizontally.
Hearing the voice, Brook immediately leaped high. He saw a giant hand sweep across the land with the force of splitting bamboo and slap heavily at Oven!
Oven's pupils constricted. He brought his arms together and crossed them to take this unstoppable palm head-on. At the same time, he activated his Heat-Heat Fruit ability, and the extreme high temperature even ignited the air around him.
"Be careful, Chopper! Don't touch his body...!" Brook cried out in alarm.
Bang!!
As soon as his voice fell, the immense force sent Oven's entire person flying. His head scraped along the ground, plowing a trench, until he crashed heavily into the city wall, sending countless rubble flying.
"Waaah! So hot, so hot!!"
Chopper clutched his red and swollen palm, crying and shouting in pain. "You should have said so earlier, you bastard!"
"Yohohoho~~, my apologies, Chopper. But thank you,"
Brook said, sinking into a crouch. The icy cold breath of the underworld was at its peak on his sword. With a single step, he shot out at high speed!
"Cough, cough—!"
What monstrous strength!
Oven gritted his teeth and coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood. He felt as if all the bones in his body were about to be shattered.
He clutched his dizzy head and had just stood up when he saw Brook almost right in his face. He was instantly shocked!
Clang! A cold glint flashed past!
By the time Oven came back to his senses, Brook was already standing behind him, his expression indifferent, the longsword in his hand slowly sheathing.
"Kasuri Uta..."
Crack!
"...Fubuki Giri!!"
Squelch—!
A ferocious sword scar appeared on Oven's chest. Blood splattered, and a bone-chilling ice spread from the wound to his entire body!
I... actually lost...
"...I'm sorry... Mama."
Oven raised his hand. His eyes rolled back, and his vision gradually blurred. His entire person fell backward with a 'thump'.
Chopper's body gradually shrank back to its normal size. Seeing Oven fall, he jumped up excitedly.
"Well done, Brook!"
"Yohohoho~~, there's no time to lose, Chopper. Let's hurry up and find the sound amplification device,"
Brook said, turning to Chopper, then, without stopping, he ran straight towards the castle.
"Wait for me, Brook!"
Chopper immediately transformed into his reindeer form, picked up Robin, and with all four of his legs, he caught up to Brook, asking with a puzzled expression, "What do you need a sound amplification device for?"
"Didn't Pudding say before? Big Mom's Homies are related to souls."
Brook explained, his eye sockets deep. "My ability has the power to intimidate souls. I can use it with music. Maybe I can give it a try."
Hearing this, Robin glanced back at the coast. Reiner's undead army was firmly suppressing all the gathered enemies. She instantly understood Brook's idea.
"I see. This way, Reiner's power can also be fully unleashed."
"I know! Then let's go find the broadcast room! There should be one in the castle!" Chopper said with a serious expression.
Having made up their minds, the three of them charged into the castle, which was filled with flying lightning and fire, the most intense battle zone.
At the same time.
In a dark forest in the northwest of the castle, a bolt of lightning flashed continuously.
"Kasshaku Zangeki: High-Pressure Fruit Extract Flying Blade!!"
Smoothie held her longsword horizontally with both hands, transferring the moisture stored in her body to her weapon and continuously concentrating it. She then swung her sword rapidly forward!
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
The liquid condensed into countless crescent-shaped blades that shot out, cutting through the dense tree shadows towards Nami.
In an instant, fallen leaves flew everywhere.
Where the blades landed, a shower of acidic fruit juice splattered, corroding everything in the surroundings.
Nami's Observation Haki was at its peak. She transformed into lightning and weaved through the dense barrage of high-pressure blades.
Crackle!!
While using her speed advantage to move through the dense forest, Nami raised her two palms and brought them together, her five fingers bent, electric light dancing at her fingertips as she gathered energy, and a condensed blue ray of light shot out rapidly.
"100 Million Volt: Ten-Finger Thunder Serpent!!"
Swish! Swish! Swish!
The condensed lightning tore through space and arrived in an instant. Smoothie leaped several times, continuously changing her position, but the lightning beam, like a swimming snake that had locked onto its prey, pursued her relentlessly.
Clang!
"Tch!" Smoothie gritted her teeth and scoffed. She drew her sword, scraped it across the grass to draw out moisture, then turned and swept out a purple flying slash!
Boom!!
The giant slash engulfed the lightning beam, and a violent explosion erupted in the forest!
The next moment, a dense barrage of blue light bullets rained down, each one containing the violent power of lightning!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Firelight accompanied by rolling thick smoke. Amidst the incessant explosions, countless trees were ignited, and the earth was devastated.
Swish~~
Smoothie broke free from the explosion and was sent flying backward. Her body was covered in scorched black marks, making her look rather pathetic. The electricity made her whole body feel numb.
She's too fast. It's basically impossible to catch up. And she's smart enough to keep her distance and attack with powerful, fast lightning...
Looking at Nami in the sky, Smoothie frowned, a look of difficulty in her eyes.
At first, she had never expected that she would be forced into such a situation by a seemingly weak and defenseless woman.
"100 Million Volt Charge!"
Before Smoothie could think of a way to break the stalemate...
Nami raised her Clima-Tact, which was wreathed in circles of lightning, and pointed one end downwards, electric light flickering.
A terrifying electromagnetic force instantly erupted!
"Railgun!"
Bang!!
A steel ball, tearing through the air, let out a piercing sonic boom. It was so fast that even with Observation Haki predicting it, her body couldn't react in time to dodge.
—Ding!!
Smoothie had almost subconsciously raised her sword to block. The blade trembled violently, almost flying from her hand. The piercing hum made her brain go blank.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
By the time she came back to her senses, she saw the tree shadows on both sides blurring past. Then, a sharp pain came from her back, and her rapidly flying body crashed through several giant trees in a row!
Bang!!
"Kyah!"
Her body smashed a deep pit in the trunk of a towering tree and was embedded within it. As broken wood flew and splattered everywhere, Smoothie felt a sweetness in her throat and couldn't help but spit out blood!
(End of chapter)
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