Chapter 163 : Gear Four Reappears!

[At this instant, Luffy was taken aback…]

[Cracker's strength surpassed his expectations by far!]

[Could it be that being unable to see Sanji's face meant being blocked like this?]

[Contemplating this, Luffy grew furious and leapt into the air instantly!]

["Giant...rubber gun!"]

[In the blink of an eye, Luffy's fist expanded immensely, transforming into a colossal force!]

[Furthermore, this fist was cloaked in a layer of black Armament Haki!]

[Granting Luffy's punch an unparalleled and terrifying might.]

[Such a formidable punch would be enough to obliterate a hill!]

[Yet, when it landed on Cracker, it had no effect whatsoever, as feeble as a cotton fist!]

[This left Luffy utterly bewildered. He harbored absolute confidence in his own strength and Gear Third.]

[Yet, he couldn't inflict harm on Cracker now?]

[This marked the first instance of such a predicament in all his battles outside…]

[Could Cracker's biscuits be this tough?]

[Just as Luffy stood flabbergasted, Cracker's counterattack ensued.]

[A forceful punch drove him down, and in an instant, Luffy found himself firmly pinned beneath!]

[Crashing into the ground once more]

[This spectacle dumbfounded Nami and Chopper, who observed from a short distance. Wasn't Cracker covered in cookies?]

[Why were these biscuits so unyielding? Were they still biscuits?]

[Certainly not stone! ?]

[This marked the first time we, and others, witnessed Luffy in such a disadvantaged state in a strength duel.]

[Surprisingly, not even the giant pistol in third-gear mode could connect with the opponent at all…]

Not to mention Nami and Chopper's shock at this very moment.

Even now, numerous viewers tuned into the live broadcast shared the astonishment!

None could fathom why the cookies in Cracker's arsenal were so unyielding.

Consider this: people who've witnessed several live broadcasts of Luffy's battles!

Everyone is well aware of the formidable might Luffy commands!

And in second and third gear modes, the combat effectiveness boost is well understood!

Even if it doesn't finish off the adversary, it should at least allow Luffy to engage forcefully!

However, before Cracker, Luffy found himself pressed to the ground, futile in all his attempts!

Every form of attack proved ineffective against the adversary's impenetrable defense!

It's quite possible... this marks a first in Luffy's history!

At this moment, no one dared to underestimate the Biscuit Fruit any longer...

Despite its appetizing name, the unfolding reality revealed a terror far beyond expectations!

This realization solidified in the minds of countless spectators.

In this world, there are no worthless Devil Fruits, only ones yet to reach their full potential!

From Luffy's rubber fruit to Doflamingo's string fruit, and now Cracker's biscuit fruit, each exhibited tremendous power. The unfolding scene continued!

[Luffy, unwavering in his belief in justice, despite being knocked to the ground, persevered in rising to his feet.]

[Activating his second gear, he charged at Cracker once more!]

["I refuse to believe your biscuits are tougher than my fists!"]

[Luffy bellowed as he unleashed a flurry of wild punches!]

[Beneath the onslaught of the powerful rubber machine gun fire, Luffy's fists blurred into indistinct afterimages, impossible to discern clearly!]

[Despite the tremendous force, the resulting upheaval enveloped the surroundings in a cloud of dust!]

[Yet, when the dust settled, Luffy's assault came to a sudden halt.]

[Cracker's form remained unscathed!]

[The grin on his sincere face seemed to taunt Luffy...]

[In this moment, whether it was Luffy, Nami, or Chopper standing behind him!]

[All were left in a state of shock, pondering the nature of these biscuits.]

[Why were they so unyieldingly tough?]

[A feeling of helplessness gripped Nami's heart.]

[Luffy had exerted his full strength in second gear, yet failed to break through the formidable cookies.]

[Nevertheless]

[Luffy, with many flaws but one unyielding trait!]

[Refused to surrender easily!]

[Leaping into the air once more, he unleashed his third gear!]

[This time, employing some of his most potent techniques in his formidable status.]

[Rubber Giant Tomahawk!]

[Witness Luffy's feet ascending, rapidly enlarging!]

[Enveloped in Haki, he brought them down with a forceful stomp!]

[The ensuing impact was nothing short of terrifying!]

[Post-execution, Luffy didn't immediately check for Cracker's injuries!]

[Instead, he unleashed a series of even more potent moves in his third gear mode!]

[In this instance, Luffy became a relentless tempest of attacks!]

[The battleground lay utterly ravaged.]

[Countless fractures marred the once-intact ground!]

The entire island trembled, as if in the grip of an earthquake, but when the dust settled, and Luffy halted his assault, Cracker stood unscathed.

In the moment of Luffy's astonishment, Cracker's six swords slashed forward once more!

In an instant, Luffy found himself stabbed again and sent flying!

Cracker regarded Luffy with a mocking expression, "Give up. You can't defeat me at all."

"I'm well aware that your true purpose in coming here is to rescue your so-called comrades," Cracker continued with disdain. "But understand, his true identity is the prince of the Vinsmoke family."

"Marrying someone from our family is the most suitable choice," he declared arrogantly.

"A person of his noble stature is beyond the reach of you lowly pirates. Leave now! You're not even worthy of laying eyes on him."

"I'm afraid that even if he were to see you, he'd have a strong dislike for your lot," Cracker sneered.

Hearing this, Luffy, already somewhat angered, flared up even more. His deepest disdain was reserved for those who insulted his friends.

According to Cracker, Sanji had been painted as an ungrateful and arrogant individual, akin to a Celestial Dragon. This was absolutely intolerable for Luffy.

"Not only will I defeat you, but I'll also make you take back those words with a punch to your mouth!" Luffy declared vehemently.

Luffy rose once more, his face filled with unwavering determination, accompanied by a burning rage.

"Fourth gear... activate!"

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