All living beings fell into silence, their eyes vacant, their spirits drifting to some unknown realm.
The earth melted and the oceans evaporated—was this the power of the South American deity?
The blazing divine flames left mortals powerless to resist.
"It seems she was schemed against before… Now, she doesn't even possess half of her divinity…"
"Hiss—!"
In the world of One Piece, Sanji had already fallen to his knees, worshiping with starry eyes.
"Tiamat is probably going to suffer some serious trauma this time…"
"Isn't that obvious? Nuclear bombs are nothing compared to this!"
[In the footage, the explosive flames slowly dissipated, revealing Tiamat's form…]
[Mash stared in horror at the colossal figure, unable to believe her eyes:
"How is this possible?… Even after such a powerful attack, she remains unharmed!"]
Viewers across worlds were utterly stunned. How could such a devastating strike cause no damage at all?
Even Boros wouldn't have walked away unscathed from that, right?…
Dr. Roman's voice was urgent:
[No, this is bad… If this continues—]
Ritsuka Fujimaru reacted instantly, commanding:
[Doctor! Quickly analyze Tiamat's injuries! Find a weakness!]
[Ishtar, head northwest and stop the Lahmu!]
[Mash! Deploy your Noble Phantasm in front of the enemy—buy us some time!]
[But, Senpai… your body—]
Ritsuka spat out a mouthful of blood but turned with unwavering determination.
Nothing could shake him—his mission was to protect humanity.
As long as he gave his all, who knew what might happen?
[Even so! We can't stop now!]
Mash stared blankly at her senpai, deeply moved.
[Yes!]
Just then, a shadow fell over them. Mash looked up, cold sweat dripping:
[Gorgon!]
A Lahmu flew swiftly from afar, taunting:
[You fake!]
Gorgon calmly struck it down, her voice icy:
[Stop your screeching… You filthy creatures…]
Ritsuka, puzzled, asked:
[Will you help us?]
[Help you?]
[Yes… Hold Tiamat here!]
Gorgon's massive purple eyes narrowed sternly:
[You're the ones in the way!]
[I will shatter Tiamat's wings! I'll show her she belongs crawling on the ground!]
She lowered her head, closed her eyes, and said no more.
Recognizing that familiar gesture, Ritsuka bit his lip, his fingers digging into his palms.
[Then… we'll leave it to you. Thank you…]
He turned to go.
[Senpai! That Miss Gorgon is—Anna—]
Ritsuka replied, voice choked:
[Mash… I know.]
At that moment, Gorgon—Anna—spread her wings, a faint smile on her lips:
[Though we never properly said goodbye… this is enough for me.]
[I'm sorry… I just didn't want you to see me like this.]
[But Goddess Tiamat… I will make you taste true pain!]
Her mystic eyes glowed with a breathtaking purple light as a magic circle condensed before her.
[Transform into the great serpent, shoot down the earth dragon, melt everything—!]
Her hair whipped like a storm, wrapping around her body. In an instant, her right eye fired a dark, destructive beam thousands of meters high—its power no less than Quetzalcoatl's!
[BOOM!!!!]
The terrifying attack sent viewers fleeing in fear of being petrified.
[Forced Seal: PANDEMONIUM CETUS!]
The horn damaged by Quetzalcoatl began to tremble violently, then shattered… crashing to the ground.
Exhausted, Anna smiled.
[Thank you for the flowers you gave me…]
She gradually dissolved into points of light, vanishing from this world.
"Who's up for forming a team to take down Poseidon?"
"From now on, anyone named Poseidon gets beaten on sight! He's the scum of the gods!"
"Not just Poseidon—any sea god is a scum god!"
For a time, sea gods across worlds went into hiding, especially in realms where Poseidon was worshipped—he became universally despised.
[With her horn destroyed, Tiamat could no longer fly, forced to glide on black mud…]
Gilgamesh of Uruk praised:
[She truly is a goddess of two pillars!]
[It seems capable goddesses do exist…]
Ishtar: "???"
The black mud had now reached the city walls.
[King Gilgamesh!]
Ritsuka and the others rushed toward the king.
[We're back!]
[Look… look at all of Uruk!]
[The end of the world!]
Uruk was now desolate, ravaged by war—a silent city, unimaginable compared to its former prosperity.
All its people had perished in battle.
King Gilgamesh stood with arms crossed, gaze fixed ahead.
[She comes! Our mother appears!]
[Let Tiamat witness it now! Uruk's final courage!]
[Let her understand!]
A golden magic circle rose from the ground, enveloping the King of Heroes.
The divine seals, originally manned by soldiers, were now activated by him alone!
[Who is this king!]
[These divine seals were all made by me, infused with my magic, coordinated by me!]
The divine authority seals around the city walls shot into the sky like mortars, bombarding Tiamat!
[BOOM!!!!!]
Explosion after explosion sent heatwaves sweeping outward.
Sweat dripped from Gilgamesh's cheeks, but his crimson eyes burned with resolve:
[So long as you have the will to die, control this body!]
[The mission to restrain Tiamat here—leave it to me!]
Ritsuka anxiously asked the spirits if he was okay, but then Tiamat shifted her target to him!
Gilgamesh sensed it instantly, appearing before Ritsuka to block the attack.
[Eh?]
Ritsuka stared, speechless, as blood poured from the king's abdomen.
[King Gilgamesh…]
But the king showed no blame, gritting his teeth in anger:
[Snipering from afar! How despicable!]
[Quite accurate aim, damn you, Tiamat!]
He dragged his wounded body aside.
Mash blamed herself intensely, crying:
[Gil… King Gilgamesh… I failed to protect him…]
The proud king snorted coldly:
[Hah, don't fret—it's merely a fatal injury!]
[So long as you're unharmed…]
[Keep moving! Divine Seal: Dingir!]
Mash collapsed, hands trembling, crying out:
[Please stop! Your body already—]
Gilgamesh stared ahead firmly—even wounded, he would not yield!
[Are you saying it's impossible?]
[Do you think I've reached my limit?]
[Do you believe Uruk can fight no more?]
[Do you wish to say that too, Ritsuka Fujimaru!]
The arrogant king needed no one's pity!
All were to look up and witness his glory!
The King of Heroes' shocking determination moved people across countless worlds.
This king declared that even if his people died in battle, so long as Uruk stood, they would not vanish!
Ritsuka calmed himself, stood up, hand over his heart, and roared:
[No! Uruk is still here!]
Gilgamesh chuckled.
[Well said! Now, I shall show my true power!]
[Though I've given my all from the start, I must still save face…]
More and more Lahmu reached Uruk, using their bodies to break down the walls!
Ishtar broke into a cold sweat—they couldn't hold on like this!
[In that case… it seems the magical energy required to drive my mother into the underworld… must be unleashed here!]
At that moment, countless golden rings appeared behind her.
[Eh?]
Chains burst forth, reducing hordes of Lahmu to ash in an instant…
[These chains are… Enkidu!]
Ishtar stared in shock at Enkidu's sudden appearance.
[To be beaten by these mass-produced models… it seems ancient humans aren't up to it either…]
Enkidu, bearing the Holy Grail, spoke with immense force!
The Lahmu roared:
[Why help humanity!]
Enkidu recalled a conversation with the arrogant king:
[Regardless of mother or origin… do what you wish!]
[Just like the king of old… and him!]
Enkidu looked at his empty hands, tears streaming down:
[I have nothing like that, Gil._
[But there is one thing I recall… That's why I wanted to see you… to speak with you…]
[Memories and feelings I wish to keep… to share as friends… But these were Enkidu's desires.]
[I have only one wish… I'm sorry, Mother… You chose the wrong child.]
Sad music swelled.
Enkidu flew toward Tiamat, standing before her, lightning crackling in his hands.
[Son of Goddess Tiamat—Enkidu!]
[The Lock of Heaven shall be unveiled here!]
A cross of light bloomed behind him, lightning raging, golden light piercing the dark land—
a glimpse of hope for the world!
[BOOM!!!!!]
A massive golden aperture enveloped Tiamat, countless chains pouring from below!
[Mother's rage is gone!]
[What stirs now is the breath of the stars!]
Enkidu's body gradually merged with the Lock of Heaven, transforming into a lock-cone larger than Tiamat, aimed straight at her!
[O people, I shall bind the gods—Enuma Elish!!!!!]
Dazzling golden light illuminated the surroundings—darkness no longer held sway!
Gilgamesh said calmly:
[Behold!]
[She could step onto this divine tower in one stride… but that step is heavy… filled with reluctance!]
[The Lock of Heaven can, at last… even suppress the power of the Creator Goddess.]
[I have watched my friend depart twice. The first time, I lamented.]
[But this time is different. That proud, heroic figure is forever branded in this king's eyes!]
Gilgamesh turned, looking tenderly at Ritsuka Fujimaru, and smiled:
[I thank you… Fujimaru.]
[The time has come. Victory or defeat now rests with you!]
The last maste of humanity and his Servants accepted the king's final charge!
[Ishtar—send Tiamat into the underworld!]
[Been waiting for this!]