Humans—
No, it should be said that "life" itself is a miraculous existence.
Ever since life appeared in this world, it has continued and multiplied for countless ages.
They struggle to survive, to live or to die.
From the moment life is born, it is determined to continue existing in this world!
This is the power of life!
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And among the many forms of life, there is a particular kind that stands out clearly from the rest.
Those lives possess a power that other lives cannot reach!
Its name is—Wisdom!
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Humans, giants, dwarves, longarm tribe, longleg tribe, mink tribe…
Even some animals, plants, insects…
On top of their ordinary life, they evolved the weapon called "wisdom."
With this weapon, they excelled in the competition for survival and truly stepped onto the stage of history.
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Indeed, just as [Plague] Queen meant.
As fellow Zoan Devil Fruit users, Dalton certainly couldn't compare to Queen in terms of power.
A mere buffalo, in ancient times, was like prey. How could it possibly contend with an Plesiosaurus?
But before this conclusion is reached, the onlookers must know one thing.
Both Dalton and [Plague] Queen are, at their core, beings who possess the weapon called "wisdom"!
Thus, there will be a conclusion.
The battle between Dalton and Queen is fundamentally different from the battle between a "buffalo" and a "Plesiosaurus"!
This is a battle that has transcended the ordinary ecosystem.
Therefore, pure wild strength cannot solely determine the outcome of the battle. Every intelligent being can use this unique weapon to change the course of the war!
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Boom!
With an explosion-like roar.
The Plesiosaurus's massive body was sent flying backward. The enormous creature retreated dozens of steps before it could barely regain its balance.
And then there was Dalton.
At this moment, he had stood up from the ground, his hands stacked together, his body in a half-crouch stance, panting heavily.
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Pain!
This sensation appeared in both Queen and Dalton's minds simultaneously.
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A dull throbbing pain shot from Queen's forelimbs to his brain.
Years of combat experience told him that his forelimbs must be broken.
But… how is that possible?!
With the toughness of his Plesiosaurus form, Queen could even withstand cannon fire and stand unharmed!
Even Dalton's full-power slash could only cut through a small patch of his skin, not even drawing much blood!
But now, with just one blow, his forelimb bones were broken?!
These were dinosaur bones!
Queen had no doubt that if he had taken that blow head-on with his normal body, he would have been severely injured immediately!
What kind of attack was that?
Was it an attack from that buffalo?
How was this possible? That buffalo was just an ordinary Zoan Devil Fruit user. Where did such immense power come from?
No…
As one of the Beasts Pirates' Three Calamities, [Plague] Queen soon sensed something was amiss.
That power wasn't Dalton's own!
More accurately, that power did not originate from Dalton himself but was borrowed from an external source!
What external source?
Queen's gaze moved down and settled on the small shell in Dalton's hand.
It was that thing!
The power that could shatter his forelimb with just one blow erupted from that shell!
What in the world is that thing?
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It's really a… terrifying thing!
"Hoo… hoo…"
Dalton panted, feeling as if his entire body was falling apart.
If the Ox-Ox Fruit hadn't provided him with astonishing physical ability and resilience, perhaps his bones would have shattered along with Queen's forelimbs.
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Sky Island specialty—Impact Dial!
Among the many shells produced on Sky Island, some have special properties and are frequently used in combat, hence their nickname: battle shells.
Slicing Shells, Laser Shells, Flash Shells, Flame Shells, and so on, are all in this category.
And among the battle shells, there is one called an "Impact Dial."
This shell can absorb impact and then release it. The recoil from its unleashing is extremely strong, and only a seasoned warrior can use it perfectly in battle.
And above the Impact Dial, there is a critically endangered and extremely rare shell—the Shock Dial.
The characteristic of the Shock Dial is simple and easy to understand: it is an extremely enhanced version of the Impact Dial!
It is equivalent to 10 times the power of an Impact Dial, and its recoil can very likely be fatal!
It's no exaggeration to say that an ordinary person's body could not possibly withstand such a powerful impact.
It is entirely a terrifying shell meant for mutual destruction—for ordinary people.
But for a Zoan Devil Fruit user like Dalton, the impact of the Shock Dial is not fatal, but it can still heavily injure his body after a single use.
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In fact, when Shandian warrior [War Oni] Wiper of Sky Island handed the Shock Dial to Dalton, he had emphasized it to Dalton.
"The Devil Fruits of the Blue Sea are indeed magical abilities."
"But even an 'animal's' body cannot fully withstand the impact of a Shock Dial."
"This is a last resort, never to be used lightly!"
"Even for you, you can probably only use it twice at most…"
"If you use it more than twice, you should be well aware of the consequences of that terrifying recoil repeatedly hitting your body."
"In short, do not use the Shock Dial more than twice!"
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"Twice… huh?"
Dalton looked up at Queen, who was grimacing in pain.
He chuckled wryly and muttered, "Twice… might not be enough…"
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"You bastard…"
At this moment, Queen was grinding his teeth in anger.
Having his forelimb broken in his Plesiosaurus form was not just a severe injury; it was a trampling of Queen's pride.
He had never imagined that one day his bones would be broken by someone!
What incredible humiliation this was!
He must die… he absolutely must die!
That damned buffalo, aaaaahhh!
Queen thought of this, his anger growing more intense.
He let out a low roar and charged fiercely at Dalton.
"Here it comes!"
Dalton sighed inwardly, his body ready to brace for the impact.
Bang!
The Plesiosaurus's head directly collided with Dalton's body. Dalton cried out, "Waah," and spat out a large mouthful of blood.
But his actions did not stop there. He directly pressed his right hand onto the Plesiosaurus's massive body and then pressed the switch of the Shock Dial!
Second time, impact!
Boom!
A huge roar sounded.
But this time, Queen's figure did not fly backward as before. Instead, he stared intently at Dalton with his bloodshot eyes.
"I knew you'd pull a stunt like this!"
Queen sneered:
"Give me…"
But before he could finish speaking, Dalton's hands pressed again.
Impact, third time—
Explosion!
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