117. The Terrifying Supernova

"Hey there, Marine! If you refrain from using force, victory won't be on your side!"

Glennon countered Kyros's strike with a solid block. While his demeanor wasn't entirely at ease, he undeniably outperformed Kyros.

"I won't simply flee in despair, you pirate!"

Kyros acknowledged that there was still a slight disparity in strength between him and the Western swordsman facing him, but he was determined not to end up on the losing side!

'On a narrow path, it's the brave who emerges victorious when paths cross!'

Even though Kyros came close to assassinating Doflamingo during Doflamingo's invasion of Dressrosa in the original anime, and appeared to have defeated a cadre of the Donquixote Family.

Honestly, most of the Donquixote Family cadres, with the exception of Vergo, were rather ineffective. Before Doflamingo assumed the position of Shichibukai, none of their bounties surpassed 100 million. Thus, Kyros's ability to hold his own in the challenging match against Glennon can be attributed to the effective training provided by the Marines.

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"Delectable...oh, so tasty!"

Area 24 houses the biggest restaurant in the entire Sabaody Archipelago.

During this moment, within the restaurant, a statuesque girl sat confidently at the center, beside the seemingly helpless restaurant owner who dared not utter a word.

The table was heaped with dinner plates towering over the boss, and employees continually brought a steady flow of food to her. Urasova welcomed everyone who approached, using her robust palms to scoop up the contents from each plate, swiftly bringing it to her mouth, and consuming the food in a matter of seconds.

"Mam...mam, do you still require additional servings of food?"

The boss carefully selected his words, wary of provoking any discontent from the pirate indulging in the feast before him.

Indeed, pirates. The boss had long identified this peculiar-looking woman as the gluttonous pirate girl with a bounty of 120 million! He no longer harbored the hope that the pirate would settle the meal payment honestly; he simply wished to safeguard his own life.

However, Urasova disregarded the boss's gentle inquiry and persisted in devouring the food laid out before her.

"Hiccup~"

After a prolonged duration, it appeared that her insatiable stomach had, at last, been filled. Urasova stroked her slightly bulging belly with satisfaction and let out a contented burp.

"Um...what...your food is quite delicious!"

Urasova, rising from her seat, seemed to recall something. She turned around and offered a courteous comment to her boss.

"As long as you're content."

A forced smile appeared on the boss's face as he politely flattered Urasova.

"Hey! Did you forget to settle the bill?"

Just as Urasova exited the restaurant with her left foot, a broad palm inadvertently touched her shoulder, and a casual inquiry reached her ears.

"Could it be? Atlas Vice Admiral!"

"Eh? How did you find out?"

"Hehehehe! I was fortunate to witness the Vice Admiral in action when dealing with pirates. The heroic image of Atlas Vice Admiral has always stayed etched in my heart."

"Ah! What a fortunate fellow!"

"You truly are a young legend..."

Witnessing Atlas's presence, the crowd erupted with excitement. In the hearts of many civilians in Sabaody, Atlas had already become a godlike figure, their redeemer.

"I'm a pirate, do I really need to settle the bill for food?"

Upon hearing the question, Urasova instinctively retorted.

"Is that so? Then use your bounty to cover the cost, and consider this meal your last meal."

As soon as he finished speaking, Urasova sensed a terrifying aura enveloping her body, and every pore exuded the scent of impending doom.

'Death!!.... Will definitely die!!!'

Her internal alarm bells were ringing loudly, and her entire body felt like a cat with its fur standing on end due to the imminent danger!

Almost instinctively, Urasova activated the abilities of her Devil Fruit, and her entire body instantly shrank. Becoming as light as a skeleton, she managed to escape from Atlas's grasp after a short while.

"Who are you?"

Urasova's expression turned solemn. In that moment, she had never felt death so close to her.

"Huh? Unusual Devil Fruit powers..."

Atlas disregarded Urasova's question but eyed her with relish.

Standing upright and towering, these words were not an exaggeration to depict the current Urasova. The once snug clothes instantly became loose, and her entire presence was no longer as imposing as before. It appeared as if her body was merely a layer of skin enveloping a skeleton, with prominent cheekbones and even her visible face vanished.

"Indeed, I am a Muscular woman who consumed the Muscle-Muscle Fruit!"

Urasova lifted her head proudly, simultaneously activating her fruit ability. Her body expanded rapidly like a balloon, and in an instant, it was filled with muscles. The muscle knots continued to grow wildly, eventually transforming into a nearly ten-meter-tall, terrifying monster composed of sarcoma.

"Such a formidable physique, yet a shame that the brain seems to be all muscles, doesn't it?"

"Hahahaha! Today, I'll show you what true power feels like!"

Boom!

Atlas kicked out with an expressionless face!

Urasova's wildly laughing expression instantly froze, and blood overflowed from the corner of her mouth uncontrollably. Her robust chest abruptly caved in, and her entire massive body was kicked away. She avoided the surrounding buildings, soaring backward into the distance!

What a monstrous being!

Urasova sensed that her worldview had been overturned. No one had ever managed to effortlessly shake her like this before. A sudden panic gripped her heart for no apparent reason.

Could they... possibly escape from Sabaody today?

"Well, not bad; the aim is spot on!"

Atlas raised his right hand and placed the edge of his palm on his forehead, feigning surprise and letting out a theatrical sigh.

"It appears I have good control over my strength."

"Now, let's all disperse. There's nothing thrilling to witness here."

"By the way, make your way to the Marine station to settle the meal expenses. Her bounty should cover it..."

After briefly surveying the onlookers in the surrounding crowd, Atlas spoke softly to them with a gentle smile on his face.

"Alright! We must heed Vice Admiral Atlas's words."

"Yes, those pirates are causing trouble for the Vice Admiral."

"The peace of our Sabaody land entirely relies on Vice Admiral Atlas..."

The onlookers in the crowd also cooperated, offering a few words of praise for Atlas before dispersing.

"I have to get back to work. It seems I should find a way to gather these restless individuals, so I don't have to keep running around dealing with issues. It's quite troublesome!"

Atlas shifted his body slightly, and thunderous sounds emanated from his bones and joints.

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