Gray and Ace are now away from the rest, along with the vice captain of the Axe Pirates. They led him here to avoid the normal guards being hurt from their fight.
Standing before them is a man with a lithe figure. He wore a black suit, looking very distinguished. His neat blonde hair and shiny black shoes made him look harmless, but Gray and Ace knew better than to think so.
A man with a 3 million silver bounty would not be a harmless person but rather a very dangerous one. He is also a power holder, a literal cat person.
A morphic-type power holder is different from the other types, in a way that if you see one, you would not know that they are a power holder unless they activate their powers.
Morphic types do not give any enhancement to the body of the user when eaten. They stay the same before they eat one. However, when they transform, they would be able to do what animal they transform can do, enhancing them many times. They would also get increased strength, speed, and much more.
They are able to morph into two forms. Hybrid form and beast form. Hybrid forms allow them to access the abilities of their power while staying in their humanoid body. They would also get slight characteristics of their animal. Claws, furs, ears, and much more. Most morphic power holders use this form, as they could use their power while also staying as a human.
Beast form, on the other hand, allows them to fully transform into their animal. This form gave its user a more enhanced sense of strength, and for some, bigger size.
Although this form is stronger, it lacks the flexibility and versatility that a human body has. This form also tires out its user fast.
"Just give up. I don't want to beat up kids."
Polo adjusted the hem of his suit and said, without looking at them, clearly not taking them seriously.
"I only followed you here so that I can take that bastard's son hostage."
Gray's and Ace's faces darkened after hearing that.
"Let's see if you can actually take us down."
"Yeah."
Gray and Ace walked forward, ready to fight.
Ace rushed forward, decreasing his weight to a few kilograms. Gray walked slowly, observing how the enemy would fight.
Ace quickly arrived in front of Polo, but Polo was standing still, as if he did not see Ace.
"Ten-ton Punch!"
Ace threw a punch using his right hand, but Polo still did not do anything. Just before Ace's fist would make contact with Polo's cheek, he slightly moved his head sideways, just narrowly avoiding the attack. He then kicked Ace in the waist; fortunately, Ace was able to curl his body slightly, raise his knee, and block with his leg.
However, he was still thrown back for a few meters but was able to lessen his momentum by increasing his weight.
Ace quickly rushed again, and this time, with a different approach. He ran around Polo and went to his back.
Now, Polo was between Gray and Ace. They stood still for a few seconds, observing each other.
Suddenly, as if their minds were connected, both Ace and Gray charged at Polo. Because Ace was faster, he arrived first and quickly threw a punch at the back of Polo's head.
However, just like before, Polo moved his head sideways and caught Ace's wrist, planning to throw him at Gray, who was now only a meter away from him.
Seeing this, Ace increased his weight up to a few thousand tons, surprising Polo, who was clearly not expecting Ace to become heavy.
Ah. Weight Power. How troublesome.
By this time, Polo was already within Gray's reach and was about to get hit by Gray's fist aimed at his face.
However, Polo, clearly faster than Gray, kicked him in the stomach, throwing him a few meters back, stopping only after hitting a giant boulder.
"Gray!"
Ace shook his wrist and broke free from Polo's grip. He then jumped away and to where Gray was thrown.
"I'm okay."
Gray stood up, his expression grim.
"Let's not hold back against this guy. He's strong."
"Yeah," Gray replied.
Brain Amplification, Twofold!
Heart Amplification, Twofold!
Arm Amplification, Tenfold!
Leg Amplification, Sixfold!
Gray went all out and activated his powers to their maximum enhancements.
"I'll keep him busy; find a chance to strike while he's distracted."
This time, it was Gray who rushed forward, planning to take Polo head-on.
Polo, sensing that Gray did not look and feel the same as before and was clearly faster, squinted his eyes slightly.
"Interesting."
Smoke suddenly came out from Polo's body. Orange fur quickly grew on him, and his body slowly got bigger, his muscles bulkier, causing his upper suit to be torn. His chin got longer, and his fangs became sharp and visible. What's more striking are his catlike eyes, growing bigger and smaller every second.
What was once a man about the same size as them is now a towering monster about 2 meters tall, covered in fur.
Gray came to a halt, seeing Polo's transformation.
So this is the power of a morphic type. How fearsome.
This is the first time that Gray saw a morphic-type power, so he was understandably somewhat amazed.
"Now, now. Let's end this quick."