2 Chapter 2: The Lion's Roar and the Mammoth's Fall ( rewritten )
Chapter 2: The Lion's Roar and the Mammoth's Fall ( rewritten )
As the sun climbed high in the sky, its light shone down on the Grand Line, a place of great adventure and danger. In this moment, something incredible happened. The Beasts Pirates, a group known for their fearsome reputation, stood still in amazement. Before them was Jack the Drought, their powerful leader, facing off against a mysterious stranger. Nobody knew where he came from, but he seemed to be as strong as the blazing sun itself.
Escanor, known as the embodiment of the Lion's Sin of Pride, proved to be more than just a match for Jack's fierceness. He was like a powerful storm, each of his strikes echoing like the roar of a lion and shining as brightly as the sun. The pirates couldn't believe their eyes. They whispered to each other in a mix of disbelief and curiosity, wondering who this man was and why they had never heard of him before.
As the battle raged on, Escanor's attacks became even more intense, resonating with the pride of a king and shining as brightly as a star. Meanwhile, Jack remained steadfast, swinging his deadly twin axes, "Koro," with unwavering determination. Each strike was aimed at bringing down his formidable opponent.
Escanor remained steadfast, like an unbreakable fortress, amidst the storm of Jack's attacks. Using his sacred axe, Rhitta, he skillfully deflected each blow, responding with a power that felt divine. The pirates, who were once in awe, now felt a deep reverence as they watched their seemingly unbeatable captain being outmatched by this mysterious newcomer.
As the battle raged on, the pirates' initial shock turned into intense curiosity. They were eager to know who this powerful stranger was, daring enough to challenge and overcome their formidable captain. "Who are you?" they demanded, their voices filled with a blend of respect and urgency.
In the midst of the chaos of battle, Escanor's voice cut through, strong and resolute. His declaration carried the full force of his pride. "I am Escanor, the greatest of warriors. Remember this name, for it demands respect even from the sun itself."
As the confrontation reached its peak, Escanor summoned a surge of power akin to the dawn of a new day. With a mighty blow, he struck Jack the Drought, a formidable figure, who fell to the ground, defeated. The earth trembled beneath his colossal form, marking the end of an epic battle that would be remembered for generations to come.
In the silence that followed, the Beasts Pirates could do nothing but stare in stunned silence at their fallen commander and the victor who had bested him. But then Jack roared, "It's not over yet. "
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After the intense battle, a tense atmosphere hung in the air. Jack, renowned as the Drought for his ability to devastate lands, lay defeated. However, a glimmer of defiance remained in his eyes. Rising to his feet, he confronted Escanor, the embodiment of the sun's power, and proclaimed, "This isn't the end."
Escanor, with the sun at its peak, stood unscathed, his pride as radiant as ever. "Then come again," he replied, his voice steady and confident.
With a mighty roar that seemed to shake the very air itself, Jack tapped into the power of his Devil Fruit, the Zou Zou no Mi, Mammoth. His body underwent a dramatic transformation as he expanded in size, his muscles bulging and bones shifting until he stood as a colossal mammoth on the battlefield. The sight was both awe-inspiring and terrifying, as Jack's hybrid form radiated a primal power that had once made him a legend of the seas.
The Beasts Pirates erupted into cheers, their spirits lifted by the sight of their captain's immense transformation. Jack, now in his mammoth hybrid form, charged at Escanor with the ferocity of a raging beast. The ground shook beneath his massive weight, and the air grew cold with the sheer determination to emerge victorious.
Escanor, however, stayed composed amid the turmoil. As Jack came charging, he firmly gripped Rhitta, his divine axe, ready to confront the oncoming assault. The clash between the two titans was colossal, a spectacle that would remain vivid in the memories of all who beheld it.
The battle continued, with Jack unleashing the full extent of his mammoth strength, each of his stomps and swipes posing a dire threat to Escanor. However, Escanor, embodying the pinnacle of the sun's power, faced each assault with elegance and strength. His blows, infused with the very essence of the sun, struck Jack with the accuracy and intensity of solar flares.
As the sun started to dip, indicating the waning of Escanor's formidable strength, he understood the urgency to conclude the battle swiftly. Summoning his remaining power, he unleashed a final, powerful swing of Rhitta, channelling the force of the setting sun into the blow. The strike landed with immense impact, echoing through Jack's mammoth body.
The collision was cataclysmic, creating shockwaves that rippled across both the sea and the sky. Jack, in his mammoth hybrid state, released a cry of agony and astonishment as he was forcefully thrown backward, unable to withstand the sheer power of Escanor's assault, even in his augmented form.
As Jack struggled to regain his footing, the pirates and spectators watched in tense silence. With the sun now below the horizon, Escanor turned to the others. "Hey, I'm feeling sleepy. Please don't disturb me," he said before heading into the captain's quarters. As he stepped into the room, his form reverted to that of a mere man. However, the pride gleaming in his eyes remained unbroken, a testament to the unwavering spirit that had guided him through the fierce battle.
With Jack defeated once again, the Beasts Pirates stood in stunned silence. Their formidable captain, Jack the Drought, had been defeated twice by the power of someone they had never heard of before. They glanced back and forth between Jack's defeated form and the room where the mysterious warrior had entered. However, none dared to follow, knowing the consequences if they were to disturb him.
