Chapter 142 - Alabasta 11.
[Chapter Size: 2000 Words.]
Third Person POV
Alabasta, First Half of Grandline.
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Amidst the growing tension and chaos around, Zoro decided to break the silence behind Luffy, with a determined look and his swords ready, he turns to Luffy. "Hey, Luffy, leave one for me," he comments with a gleam in his eyes.
Luffy looks at Zoro, a bit surprised. "Hm?"
Reiju, exhaling a puff of smoke from her cigarette after lighting it, adds her own complaint. "Yeah, captain, leave someone strong for us. You always fight the strongest ones..." Her voice is calm.
Lami doesn't miss the chance to tease. "Tsk... whatever, as long as my opponent is stronger than that twisted eyebrow over there." Her taunt is direct and sharp, aiming at Reiju.
Reiju, annoyed by the comment, growls in response. "What did you say, goth girl?" She glares at Lami, ready to retort.
Luffy, amidst the discussion of his crew, sighs. His responsibilities as captain include not only facing enemies but also maintaining order among his somewhat eccentric companions.
On the other side, Crocodile, Momonga, and their allies watch the scene with looks of disdain and surprise. They did not expect their opponents to be so carefree in the face of their fight.
Luffy, deciding it's time to turn his attention to the threat ahead, faces his opponents with a confident smile. "So, you guys are the big bosses, huh? Doesn't seem like your men are doing too well out there."
"Monkey D. Luffy, your reputation precedes you. It seems we underestimated you and your crew. But don't think that means you'll win today." His voice is firm and charged with the determination of a man who defends justice at all costs.
Next to him, Crocodile exudes a threatening calm. Lighting a cigar, he looks at Luffy confidently. "Mugiwara, you're more annoying than I've heard. But ending you here will spare me future troubles." His tone is disdainful, but his eyes reveal a newly born caution. He knows that Luffy and his crew are not ordinary opponents after all that has happened.
Zoro, impatient with the talk, adjusts the grip on his swords, a gleam of anticipation in his eyes. "So, can I take one of them?" he asks, almost as if he were choosing an opponent in a game, his readiness for combat clear and evident.
Reiju, always the image of lethal calm, stands beside Luffy, her eyes scanning the battlefield. "Don't underestimate the power of the Straw Hats,"
Lami, defiant and confident, stares at the Navy commodores. "Do you really think you can stop us?" she calmly asks with her sword on her shoulder.
Around them, the sounds of intense fighting continue to echo through the city. Distant explosions, screams, and the clangor of steel against steel paint a picture of chaos and destruction. The residents of Rainbase, hidden in their homes, are apprehensive, waiting and praying for the conflict to end without further bloodshed.
At the epicenter of the imminent confrontation, Vice-Admiral Momonga takes the initiative, his stern expression reflecting the seriousness of the situation. With a deliberate and authoritative movement, he unsheathes his sword, the blade gleaming with promises of past battles and victories won. "Actions will speak now," he announces, his voice a firm echo of resolution. The commodores at his side, feeling the urgency in the air, adjust their postures, ready to enter the fight.
Crocodile, no less imposing, responds to the challenge. The sands around him begin to move as if possessed, enveloping him in a mantle of power and danger. "Prepare for the true terror of the desert," he says, his voice a threatening whisper that promises pain and destruction. The sand churns violently, ready to obey every command of its master.
In this atmosphere of growing hostility, the two leaders prepare for the clash, each with their own form of lethal threat. Luffy and his companions, facing such formidable opponents, remain unshakable.
Luffy advances fearlessly, his determination reflecting the confidence of someone who has faced countless challenges and emerged victorious. "Leave the two to me!" he declares, his voice resounding with firmness. Beside him, Zoro frowns, clearly dissatisfied for not being able to face the most formidable opponents, but he recognizes the strength and resolution of his captain.
Adjusting his iconic straw hat, Luffy faces Momonga and Crocodile with a defiant smile. "Alright then, let's see who's going to be buried!" Beside him, Zoro, Reiju, and Lami prepare to face the other enemies, each with a determined look and ready to enter the battle.
The first move is made in an instant. Momonga advances with his sword raised, ready to deliver a decisive strike. His expression is one of total concentration, the focus of a man who has lived his life for the justice of the Navy.
Simultaneously, Crocodile transforms into a sandstorm, his body blending with the grains in a threatening whirlwind. He moves with the intent to engulf Luffy, his form becoming almost indistinct in the midst of the sandstorm, a manifestation of his fearsome power and the threat he poses to anyone who dares to challenge him.
Luffy, without a hint of hesitation, prepares to face both simultaneously. He lunges forward, ready to confront Momonga's sword and Crocodile's sandstorm with his own set of extraordinary abilities.
As the tension between Luffy and his formidable opponents reaches a critical point, the captain of the Straw Hats reveals a surprise: he unsheathes one of the swords that Zoro acquired and lent to him, the Benehime. The blade glows with a promise of power as Luffy holds it firmly, preparing for the imminent confrontation. Though not a traditional swordsman, his determination and combat skills are undeniable.
The clash begins with an explosion of energy. Momonga's sword and Luffy's Benehime collide, sending sparks and a shockwave through the air. The vice admiral is clearly more skilled in the art of the sword, his technique refined and precise. However, Luffy compensates with his surprising strength provided by his fruits. The clash of the two is a spectacle of strength and skill.
After the initial impact, Crocodile takes the opportunity to attack. He flies toward Luffy, his claw ready to strike the pirate. But Luffy, always quick and cunning, reacts instantly. Using his Moa Moa no Mi ability, he performs a quick and powerful cut, severing Crocodile's head from his body. A blast of sand fills the area, and Luffy retreats, prepared for his adversary's next move.
"Your strength is surprising," Momonga comments, his expression revealing a mix of respect and caution as he analyzes the sword in Luffy's hands.
Meanwhile, Crocodile, far from being defeated, begins to regenerate. The sand stirs and gathers, reforming the head that had been cut off moments before. Crocodile reemerges, growling, fury and shock evident in his eyes. He underestimated Luffy, and that realization only serves to increase his anger and determination.
As Crocodile and Momonga prepare to continue the battle, Luffy, determined and focused, decides which ability of the Moa Moa no Mi he will utilize. He knows he can only use one application at a time and that his limit is to multiply a characteristic by up to 40 times.
[Moa Moa no Mi: Strength, apply 40 times!] Luffy chooses to increase his strength to the maximum. As soon as he makes his choice, the confirmation thought resonates in his mind. His body adjusts, and he feels a surge of power coursing through his muscles, ready to unleash devastating force.
With this increased strength, Luffy advances. Momonga, with his sword in hand, attacks first, but Luffy, now with his amplified strength, easily blocks the blow and counterattacks, pushing the Vice Admiral back with the impact. Momonga is surprised by the sudden and overwhelming strength of Luffy.
Meanwhile, Crocodile, realizing Luffy's increase in strength, tries to use his sand to capture and immobilize him. However, Luffy, with his enhanced strength, manages to break free from Crocodile's sandy clutches and launches a powerful punch against him. The force of the impact is so great that Crocodile is sent flying, leaving a trail of sand in the air.
The combat continues, with Luffy using his enhanced strength to face the challenges that Crocodile and Momonga present. On the battlefield, Luffy moves with dizzying speed, each step and each strike charged with the acquired strength. The fight is a whirlwind of movements, with Luffy at the center. Momonga, with his impeccable technique, launches a series of sharp thrusts, each aiming with lethal precision. Luffy, switching to his enhanced speed, dodges but feels the pressure of the Vice Admiral, who seems to predict and adapt to each of his moves.
On the other side, Crocodile watches, waiting for the opportune moment. With a movement of his hands, he summons a wave of sand, trying to engulf Luffy. The pirate leaps high with geppo, avoiding the trap, but the sand follows his movements, like a living beast hunting its prey.
Luffy lands, and at the same moment, has to block a surprise attack from Momonga. He counterattacks, and for a brief moment, it seems he will overcome the Vice Admiral, but then Crocodile's sand hits him from the back, throwing him forward. Luffy stabilizes, but the constant need to fight on two fronts begins to take its toll. He starts to feel the weight of the pressure facing a vice admiral and a shichibukai at the same time.
The fight prolongs, transforming seconds into long minutes of incessant tension. In the heat of battle, a sudden explosion shakes the battlefield. Luffy, with a quick and fierce movement, strikes a nearby house, which collapses in a cloud of dust and debris. He emerges from the cloud, his silhouette defined by the violet flames that now envelop the Benehime. With a war cry, he launches a wave of fire toward his adversaries.
Momonga, with the agility of a master swordsman and instincts from his observation haki, dodges the flames' explosions, his figure a blur of precise and calculated movement. Crocodile, in turn, makes his body intangible, allowing the flames to pass through him without causing damage. His logia ability to manipulate his sand form makes physical attacks useless without armament haki.
Luffy, panting and sweaty, recognizes the difficulty of the situation. "It's really hard fighting both at the same time..." he murmurs, but his voice doesn't carry despair, but rather an unwavering resolution. He knows that transforming into phase 2 could turn the game around, but the desire to prove his strength keeps him in his current form.
With a new gleam in his eyes, Luffy launches himself back into the fight. "I want to get stronger because this is just the beginning of my adventure!" He murmurs and concentrates his strength, each blow charged with the weight of his ambitions and dreams. The Benehime, surrounded by violet flames, becomes an instrument of power and determination in Luffy's hands.
The battle unfolds like a furious storm of sand, steel, and fire. Luffy, despite the numerical disadvantage, fights with a tenacity that surprises his adversaries. He blocks, dodges, and attacks with precision born from pure will to win.
Momonga and Crocodile, recognizing the strength of the pirate before them, increase the intensity of their attacks. The fight becomes a symphony of chaos, with each combatant seeking to surpass the others. Luffy, at the center of the battle, continues to fight, his sword an extension of his will, his flames a manifestation of his burning passion.
As the fight continues, Luffy's determination grows stronger with each challenging moment. He faces each adversity with courage, ready to overcome all obstacles and emerge victorious. The battle for Rainbase is a trial by fire, a challenge that Luffy is determined to overcome, no matter the cost.
As the fight continues, Luffy and his companions are not far behind, each facing their adversary who ended up catching them.
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