Screen 1 — Upgrade and Luffy vs S-Bear
Back in the main chamber of Egghead Island, the towering figure of S-Bear steps forward.
The flame on its back burns bright.
Upgrade spreads through the laboratory systems, taking control of the walls, floor panels, and laser units.
Green light runs through the metal.
Upgrade (Ben):
"Luffy, hit it when I open the chance!"
S-Bear suddenly vanishes in a flash-step movement and appears near the center of the room.
It raises its palm.
A powerful shockwave blast fires across the chamber.
Upgrade instantly raises a metal barrier from the floor.
The blast crashes into it, shaking the whole room.
Upgrade quickly redirects multiple robotic arms and laser turrets toward S-Bear.
The machines attack from every side, forcing the Seraphim to block and dodge.
S-Bear destroys several machines, but the constant attacks slow it down.
Upgrade's voice echoes through the speakers.
Upgrade:
"Now!"
Luffy grins.
Luffy:
"Got it!"
He launches forward with a massive punch.
Gear Third.
Luffy's giant fist slams directly into S-Bear's chest.
The Seraphim crashes through the far wall and slides across the floor.
Its back flame flickers.
Upgrade immediately locks heavy metal restraints around its arms and legs using the lab's machinery.
The Seraphim struggles but stops moving for the moment.
The alarms continue.
Luffy laughs.
Luffy:
"We got this one!"
Upgrade disconnects from the walls slightly.
Upgrade:
"Temporary stop only. These things are tough."
Fight ends for this screen.
Screen 2 — Reactions on Egghead
Back inside the lab on Egghead Island, green light fades.
Upgrade returns to Ben's normal form.
Ben exhales and leans against the wall.
Beside him, Monkey D. Luffy waits for the others.
Soon, the Straw Hats arrive.
Using special seastone-coated bubbles, they successfully restrain and capture the Seraphim.
Ben watches the bubbles tighten around them.
Ben:
"Okay… that's actually smart."
He gives a small nod.
Ben:
"These things are way too dangerous to leave free."
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A few moments later, another shock hits the group.
The crew catches York.
The truth comes out.
York betrayed Vegapunk and secretly worked with the Five Elders.
Ben's face hardens.
Ben:
"So it really was an inside betrayal."
York panics and tries to call the Five Elders through a communication cannon, screaming that the Straw Hats are going to eliminate her.
Ben steps forward, visibly annoyed.
Ben:
"You sold out your own side for power?"
He looks genuinely disgusted.
Ben:
"That's low."
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Then Luffy suddenly grabs the Den Den Mushi.
Luffy grins.
Luffy:
"I'm gonna be Pirate King soon!"
The call shocks everyone inside the lab.
Ben blinks, then lets out a short laugh.
Ben:
"Only you would announce that in the middle of a government crisis."
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Outside, the situation gets worse.
Sentomaru is fighting his former mentor, Kizaru.
The news reaches the lab.
Kizaru defeats Sentomaru.
The Navy seizes control of the Pacifista units.
Ben goes silent for a moment.
His expression changes sharply.
Ben:
"…Kizaru."
The memory of Sabaody flashes in his mind.
His fists tighten.
Ben:
"Not this time."
Screen 3 — The Speed Duel Begins
On the upper level of Egghead Island, the air suddenly feels heavier.
A golden light flashes in the distance.
Kizaru has arrived.
Luffy steps forward, cracks his knuckles, and grins.
Luffy:
"Alright… I'll take him."
Before Kizaru can move, Ben steps beside him.
His eyes narrow.
Ben:
"No. This one's personal too."
He slams the Omnitrix.
Green light erupts.
"ULTIMATE XLR8!"
The transformation completes in a blur.
A tall, sleek figure appears.
Its body is slimmer and more aerodynamic, with a raptor-like posture and a long tail for balance at insane speeds.
The body is mostly black and white, crossed with glowing blue circuit lines that pulse like energy channels.
Its head is smooth and helmet-like, with a sharp beak shape, making it look like a living speed machine.
Long hooked claws flex at its sides.
At its feet, ball-like speed wheels spin softly, ready for instant acceleration.
The Omnitrix glows at the center of the chest.
Luffy looks up and laughs.
Luffy:
"Whoa! Fast guy again!"
Ultimate XLR8 lowers into a ready stance.
Ben:
"This time… he's not touching our friends."
Kizaru gives a calm smile.
Kizaru:
"A speed contest, hmm?"
Blue light sparks across Ultimate XLR8's body.
Golden light gathers around Kizaru.
The stage is set for one of Ben's most personal fights.
Be continued