Chapter 38: Unbearable Attack

"A premeditated ambush, indeed a trap…"

A calm voice emerged from the smoke-filled artillery fire, as Adrian, unscathed, stepped out of the cannon-fire engulfed area. His gaze coldly locked onto Capone Bege, who was recklessly unleashing firepower from the high platform.

Capone Bege's Devil Fruit ability was quite intriguing, a rare spatial attribute fruit that could store both living beings and objects within it.

He could even assimilate parts of his body into a type of item already stored within the castle, such as transforming his legs into tank treads for high-speed mobility.

With the fruit's development to an advanced stage, Capone Bege could even transform himself into a colossal castle, boasting a defense so formidable that even Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors, would find it difficult to breach within a short time!

However, the current Capone Bege was not the "Super Rookie" with a bounty exceeding 300 million that he would become over twenty years later. Although he had gradually taken over the ownership of the Capone Family from his father, Capone Bege's own strength was still far from reaching that height.

Seeing that the once unstoppable barrage of artillery attacks had no effect, Capone Bege couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Capone Bell, who was calmly observing the battle, also showed astonishment in his eyes.

Captain Krivat didn't know the name of the Devil Fruit he transported on his ship, but the father and son duo naturally knew what that fruit was.

If they were not mistaken, the Devil Fruit consumed by the little devil before them was clearly the "Paramecia-type Ghost Fruit," a Devil Fruit with a "fatal flaw" inherent in its abilities!

It is well known that the bodies of Ghost Fruit users have always been their fatal weaknesses!

But who could tell them why this little devil's abilities were so bizarre?

Is this still the Ghost Fruit?

Or did this little devil consume a different fruit?

Or perhaps, a Nature-based fruit?!

Capone Bell was unwilling to believe and decisively spoke, "Bege, don't stop, increase firepower! This little devil consumed the Ghost Fruit just a month ago, and there's no way he could have developed his abilities to this extent. The fruit's power undoubtedly have restrictions!"

"Yes, Father!"

Commanded by Capone Bege, a sharp glint appeared in his eyes. He raised both hands simultaneously, intensifying the barrage.

The already crumbling Hard Shell Bar was directly blasted into ruins by this artillery onslaught. However, Adrian, standing before them, remained unscathed, not even a speck of dust on his clothes.

Adrian continued to advance slowly towards the father-son duo, expressionless and emanating a suffocating pressure.

"You little brat! Fire the guns and cannons! Cavalry, charge!"

Capone Bege clenched his teeth. While holding Capone Bell with his right hand, his feet transformed into tank treads, swiftly retreating. Surprisingly, his speed was not inferior to that of a real tank.

At the same moment, faint ripples appeared beside Capone Bege. Countless openings materialized on his body, resembling the gates of a castle.

The castle gates swung open, the drawbridge lowered, and a group of eight light cavalry units charged out, each wielding chillingly sharp long knives, boldly attacking Adrian!

And it didn't end there. Inside the castle, a team of fifty, consisting of gunners and artillery, opened fire on Adrian simultaneously!

All of this unfolded in the blink of an eye.

Even a Grand Line pirate with a bounty exceeding ten million, placed in the nearly perfect encirclement created by Capone Bege, would probably meet their downfall.

However...

Mini Ghost: Star Fire!!

Hundreds of white mini ghosts, like a swarm of insects attracted to blood, pounced fiercely on the charging cavalry. In just a brief encounter, the forty-strong cavalry unit was reduced to almost nothing.

Remaining mini ghosts, with an air of arrogance, launched an attack on Capone Bege's main body, knocking him to the ground.

The tide of offense and defense shifted in an instant.

"Whether it's guns or curved blades, I don't care. It's just a way to pass the time with you."

Adrian idly flicked his fingers, unable to muster any fighting spirit against the underworld forces that could only thrive in the West Blue's criminal society.

"Jumping Bomb!"

A deafening explosion echoed from the direction of Capone Bege, and a sturdy and imposing figure seemed to "eject" from that side like ammunition.

"Kid, don't be too arrogant! This is the Capone Mafia!"

"Bomb Blast · Hellfire Cannon!"

Capone Bell's hands transformed into massive bombs ablaze with flames. He clasped his hands together and slammed them down towards Adrian.

Boom—!!

The bar floor, along with the surrounding stone brick walls, was all shattered by the explosion.

Hard Shell Bar, the terrorizing bar that bore the name of the Capone Mafia for over a decade, finally met its end on this day.

On the smoke-filled street, a sinister and terrifying smile appeared on Capone Bell's scarred face: "No one has ever blocked my Bomb Fist!"

Capone Bell, the current godfather of the Capone Mafia, also happened to be a Devil Fruit user!

And there was something vaguely familiar about him.

"Paramecia Bomb Fruit? Or Explosion Fruit, or maybe Burst Burst Fruit?" Adrian's voice suddenly came from behind Capone Bege, tinged with surprise. "But it doesn't matter..."

Veins bulged on Capone Bege's forehead, making his face even more terrifying. He instantly turned around and forcefully exhaled a white mist.

Then, an instantaneous explosion!

"Destruction Thunder Zone!"

The surrounding environment welcomed a second destructive explosion, and the buildings on both sides of the Hard Shell Bar were completely destroyed, collapsing. The gangsters of the Capone Black Mafia, who had gathered around, were all violently shaken and screamed as they were thrown out of the bomb zone by the intense shockwave.

In the next moment, Capone Bell's feet turned into bombs, then suddenly exploded. With the immense force, he soared into the air, sweeping the smoke-covered ground with a glance.

For some reason, Capone Bell always felt that his second large-scale explosion hadn't harmed that little devil.

"Are you looking for me, Mr. Capone?"

"Bomb..."

Before finishing the incantation, Capone Bell suddenly saw two enormous, dazzling white arms appear in front of him. The proud and sturdy body he prided himself on was not even as big as the palm of one of those hands.

Capone Bell stiffly raised his head and saw an immensely huge ghostly face appearing directly above him, with pitch-black eyes staring at him blankly.

"Since you like playing with bombs so much, play with this one."

Adrian snapped his fingers.

Snap!

Giant Ghost - Peace Bringer!

Boom, boom!

There was an extremely intense shockwave in midair, as if it could pierce through clouds and split rocks. The thick clouds high above were dispersed by this unparalleled massive explosion.

Faint golden sunlight poured down, bringing a slight and insignificant warmth to this shattered and desolate land.