Chapter 345 Rowen vs. BIG·MOM!

How do you prove that a person who isn't human is actually human? To begin with, this discussion delves into questions like "What constitutes human nature?" and "What defines humanity?" The specifics may involve philosophy, science, and possibly even theology.

However, Rowen has never delved into philosophy, nor does he have any interest in doing so. He is the embodiment of his own power, not a philosopher pondering the vastness of life and the epic history of the universe. He cares more about what he can do while alive than why life exists.

The slightly angered tone of BIG·MOM brought an abrupt silence to the scene. Rowen's questioning of her judgment was the greatest insult she, as a Soul-Soul Fruit Ability user, could receive. How could a soul like that possibly belong to a human?!

Rowen didn't know what BIG·MOM had seen, but he knew that as a Yonko, even the cunning and treacherous Charlotte Linlin wouldn't lie about such a matter that concerned her own honor and dignity.

So, does that mean I really am not a human? (=ω=)!! Rowen blinked in bewilderment.

Having lived for twenty... no, twenty-three years since his arrival in this world, Rowen finally discovered the truth! But... so what?

"You sure talk a lot, BIG·MOM!" Rowen grinned, raising his thunder halberd forward, aiming at the Den Den Mushi.

"No need to consider this marriage proposal anymore, I have no interest in having any ties with you, you fat pig."

"You agreed to my proposal, didn't you? Well then, I'll... not hold back!"

Bang!

With that, thunderous roars manifested in the dim sky.

The members of the Anger Legion suddenly realized that the reason the sky had turned so dark wasn't just because it was nearing evening. It was also due to the thousands of meters of dark clouds spreading over them, obscuring the moonlight.

At this moment, silver serpents danced in the sky, and a terrifying aura emanated from above, sending shivers down everyone's spines.

In the past, creating these dark clouds was a unique skill of their mother, Charlotte Linlin. But now, it belonged to the thunder!

"Attack... Attack!!"

"Charge onto the island, we're sitting ducks on the sea!!"

"Kill! Kill him!!"

The Anger Legion erupted in a frenzy. They didn't want to let Rowen take their lives, and they roared, launching various attacks and cannonballs, creating a curtain-like canopy of dark clouds that descended upon Rowen.

Perospero's face turned ashen. Although this scene didn't seem problematic, the decision to attack had been made without his and their mother's consent. Regardless of the outcome, Rowen had achieved his goal. In the unbreakable steel bonds of the Charlotte Family, bound by blood relations, he had forcefully driven in a wedge!

"Soryu (Azure Dragon)!!!" Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed from the distance.

A nearly nine-meter-tall giant-sized woman wielding a double-edged sword almost as long as herself rapidly approached Poly Island with her feet treading on black clouds, and behind her shoulders floated a flame sun with human-like features, like a demon god from hell.

"Oh? Have you already found that Zeus can no longer control the clouds in the sky?!"

Rowen remained indifferent, ignoring the countless attacks raining down on him, and snapped his fingers.

Poof!

"Perfect timing to let them experience my new technique: Borrowed Thunder series, Heavenly Punishment Attack - Zenith Tempest - Prison of Bright Heavenly Thunder!!"

Bang Rumble!!

In an instant, white thunder illuminated the night sky, making it as bright as day!

Boom!

From the heavens above, thunderous strikes descended.

Thunder Pillars, as thick as water buckets, poured down, enveloping all of Anger Legion.

The destructive electrical currents were unstoppable because there were just too many of them. The vast sea, covering an area of over ten kilometers, was filled with countless Thunder Pillars erupting simultaneously, annihilating all life, forming an absolute area of extinction!

This thing called a "Map Cannon" was a clear demonstration of the immense advantage of the Goro Goro no Mi (Thunder Thunder Fruit).

When it came to expending energy for launching attacks over a distance of one kilometer, thunder required much less than the Ice Mass magma could ever hope to match.

Considering all fruit Ability users worldwide, only Kizaru and Whitebeard could even compare to Rowen's map cannon. And due to the fact that light particles lacked the ability to condense to a certain degree, they were basically powerless. As for Whitebeard, he was too old, and unless he broke through the maximum stamina limit, he couldn't be mentioned in the same breath as Rowen.

The title of "strongest Logia" wasn't just about speed advantages!

"Soryu (Azure Dragon)!!!"

They couldn't even let out a scream as the thunderous shockwaves created by the explosion drowned out the horrifying scene in a dazzling light and deafening roar.

Countless offspring were annihilated in the Thunderlight, turning into black smoke and dispersing. Among them were even some rare races that were already extinct and couldn't be found again.

Witnessing this, the uniquely minded BIG·MOM looked on with fury in her eyes. She used Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki) to break through the thunder zone.

"Do you even realize what you've done?!"

"They were property of Totto Land!!"

Faced with Rowen's furious and terrifying thunder, Zeus, as a Thunder Cloud Homie, trembled under BIG·MOM's feet. Prometheus glared at him in anger, then, in sync with Big Mom's movements, suddenly expanded into a scorching hot fireball with a diameter of over ten meters, enveloping BIG·MOM's fist.

Flame Violent Strike!!

Arriving in front of Rowen, BIG·MOM didn't hesitate to deliver a powerful punch.

Boom!

After the intense explosion, a large portion of the coastline vanished. Even the seawater under the massive gap was completely evaporated, and the rocks and debris turned into flowing magma, radiating terrifying heat. When the flowing magma met the incoming seawater, the sea boiled like a pot of hot water, emitting white steam.

It was no surprise that the first attack didn't hit. The speed of Goro Goro no Mi (Thunder Thunder Fruit) was unparalleled, and not dodging it would be the real challenge.

BIG·MOM wasn't in a rush. Stepping on the Thunder Cloud Zeus, she retracted her fist and then grinned maliciously, turning to swing the enormous double-edged sword, Napoleon.

Spear of Elbaf... 

Might of the Nation!!

Whoosh!

A piercing sonic boom suddenly rang out. Just as Rowen had reappeared from a Blink, he was struck hard by this Sword Energy known for its violence, sent by the Giant-sized BIG·MOM.

Whiz... Boom Rumble!

The Sword Energy spread out for over a kilometer, creating a semicircular passage in the dry and cracked land, finally crashing into a protruding, hundred-meter-high giant-sized cobblestone on the ground, exploding into a sky-filling powder.

"So, are children just property of Totto Land to you? You really don't understand the meaning of family, do you, BIG·MOM!" At this moment, Rowen's calm voice made BIG·MOM's expression freeze. She was certain that her strike had hit Rowen but at this moment...

Her opponent was right behind her!!

Thunderbolt Fury - Final Scene!!

Emperor Sword - Blade of Destruction!

Kuang Dang!!

The thunder crescent-sided halberd, enveloped in almost liquid-like electric currents, clashed heavily with Napoleon, the double-edged sword wrapped in orange-white flames. 

The land for several kilometers in all directions seemed to be detonated like explosives buried underground, sending up a cloud of dirt and dust over a hundred meters high.

However, neither of them expected the other to be pushed back...

"No wonder you're called a 'Monster' for killing the Giant Hero at the young age of five!"

Rowen's heart skipped a beat as he silently acknowledged that BIG·MOM truly deserved to be known as the "Natural Destroyer."

This monstrous power was something he had encountered for the first time in his life! But BIG·MOM was no less astonished!

Don't be deceived by her being a woman. In the entire world, including Yonko Kaido, no one could defeat her in raw strength alone.

Rowen being able to contend with her on equal footing was truly rewriting BIG·MOM's understanding!

After a brief stalemate, neither of them was willing to back down. At this point, withdrawing a strike prematurely would only give the other an opportunity to counterattack, a grave mistake in battle!

But Rowen was alone, while BIG·MOM had her pets with her.

"Bubble Attack!"

Napoleon and Prometheus, while contending with the thunder crescent-sided halberd, allowed Thunder Cloud Zeus to take advantage of the situation.

Its usually simple-minded expression turned into glaring lightning, puffing out a long string of sparkling pi pa electric bubbles towards Rowen at close range.

It wasn't meant to harm, only to disrupt.

And it succeeded... When someone spits saliva at you, it's hard not to give them a piece of your mind.

Rowen's mouth twitched, immediately spewing out a thunderlight that was only the size of his mouth. In a short distance, it suddenly expanded into a thunder pillar as thick as a basin.

Zeus didn't even have time to react. Along with the Thunderlight bubbles, it was enveloped by the Thunder Pillar.

However, this momentary distraction gave BIG·MOM an opening.

"Soul Edge!"

A white, bubble-shaped soul emerged from BIG·MOM's shoulder. The distorted face faintly showed the despair of the victim during their lifetime.

She collected souls from the residents and invaders like Pedro not only to create Homies but for something more than wicked amusement.

Aside from specialized techniques like Soul Curse and Soul Deterrence, which lacked any direct offensive capabilities, the Soul-Soul Fruit had a level of sadness that even the Dark-Dark Fruit couldn't match.

But by burning the souls of others, she could create attacks that caused real damage.

For her, these collected souls were not only the nutrients that made Totto Land more beautiful but also her ammunition.

Hiss!

The twisted soul turned into a sharp dagger, flashing by. The icy touch pierced Rowen's chest, causing him to involuntarily spew out a puddle of coagulated blood.

"Is this even possible?!"

Rowen's face was filled with shock. In the next moment, a terrifying force came from Napoleon, as if swinging a baseball bat, sending him flying.

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