Vol. 05 Ch. 42 – End It Now

Arthur tries to develop his Blood-Blood Fruit ability by using references from the anime Tokyo Ghoul. Where there are carnivorous humanoid species and cannibals that are only able to eat human flesh and the other one, Ghouls.

Ghouls have predatory organs that function as weapons and their claws, usually red as blood, are called Kagune. Whereas the Kakuja is a type of Ghoul with a transformed Kagune who cover their bodies after going through repeated cannibalism.

Tokikake: "Armor? Blood armor? Busoshoku Haki… "Tokikake was constantly on guard as Arthur's appearance changed and Busoshoku Haki covered his entire body.

Arthur: "[Bloody Art: Kakuja Kagune - Corpse Collector]."

Tokikake: "Is this a technique that you don't want anyone to find out, HA !? I don't see anything special, take this! " Tokikake didn't want to take the risk so he immediately shot Arthur with the addition of Busoshoku Haki in the bullet.

Arthur: "Yes, there's nothing special about this Kakuja Kagune, I chose it because it's the simplest, most balanced, and ..."

* BANG BANG *

Arthur: "... good for defense." Tokikake wouldn't miss when shooting at close range like this but the bullets couldn't penetrate Arthur's defense.

Tokikake: "Don't be happy just yet." Their fight officially began.

Arthur chose Kakuja Kagune - Corpse Collector because this is the simplest and most balanced of the other Kakuja Kagune. The simple form of armor that covered his entire body made his defense and mobility better. Coupled with his Busoshoku Haki makes his defense even more perfect.

Arthur also uses a technique similar to Luffy's Gear-2 by increasing his body performance. Kakuja Kagune which is made of blood continues to pump oxygen from outside to Arthur's body and no oxygen is missed in Arthur's body. So that Arthur's whole body is working at its maximum limit.

Arthur: "Why do you keep running now, Vice-Admiral Tokikake?" Arthur's defense could not be penetrated by Tokikake which made him keep moving to find gaps in Arthur's defense.

Tokikake: "Tch." Tokikake kept his distance and fired his gun.

Arthur: "Although you can glimpse the future, if your body is not able to respond quickly then the result will be the same."

Arthur's battle this time felt a little boring to him. After Arthur started to counterattack and Tokikake felt threatened if he fought at close range, making their fight are back to how it was before, only those who chase and chased are changing positions.

Arthur who used his body's strength to the fullest and coupled with the Blood-Blood Fruit ability made Tokikake's attack no threat to him. Arthur only used his body strength and fighting techniques to gather the data for this new technique. But this fight remains a one-sided fight.

Tokikake: "I can't let him get close. If it weren't for my fighting experience then I would have lost in an instant. " Tokikake grumbled about his disadvantage while continuing to focus as much as possible on Arthur.

* BANG BANG

Arthur: "Don't you have any other abilities? I admit that your Kenbunshoku Haki is already excellent to an advanced level, but if it's just this then I'm a little disappointed. " Arthur kept running toward Tokikake to launch his punches and kicks.

Tokikake: "Guh ..." Tokikake received several attacks that left wounds on his body making him continue to fend off or dodge even though he was in pain.

Arthur: "Looks like their battle is over soon." Arthur, who was bored with this fight, made him divide his attention towards the harbor, another battlefield.

Tokikake: "I have to step back and give a report on Arthur's power. Fleet Admiral Sengoku did not have this information when giving his orders. If allowed to continue then the ART pirates will be very dangerous. "

Arthur: "Did I say that you can go? I already have enough data on my new ability, so let's end this. " Arthur's words made Tokikake try to see the future and made him run away in fear.

Tokikake: "Shit ..." Tokikake who ran around looked back saw Arthur raise his right hand in a motion that looked like he wanted to squeeze something.

Arthur: "[Heart Constriction: ZIP]"

Tokikake: "Blood ... Blood Fruit ..." At the end of his breath, Tokikake knew Arthur's secret and fell limply with his last breath.

Another function of using Kakuja Kagune is leaving Arthur's blood on Tokikake's body. So with that, Arthur was able to use the Blood-Blood Fruit to control Tokikake's blood. This time what Arthur crushed with the power of the Blood-Blood Fruit was Tokikake's heart, which immediately kills him.

Arthur who saw Tokikake fell limply confirmed whether he really died. There is nothing strange if Tokikake suddenly wakes up in a world where a Devil Fruit destroys the logic that Arthur had in his previous life. Arthur deactivated Kakuja Kagune on his body and turned to walk towards the port.

When Arthur was able to see the port where his crew members fought with the Marines, he saw the damage this battle had caused. The high ranking marine officers are still fighting Arthur's crew members.

The low-level marines who were still able to move were evacuating their wounded marine friends away from the center of the battle. When they found their marine friend who was lying there was no longer breathing it made them very sad and angry, but they kept on moving to find a marine that could be saved. Not a few victims who died whose bodies were incomplete made the marine's emotions even worse.

After Arthur paused for a moment to see the situation of this battle, he continued to walk to Athena who was still in the harbor without any damage. When the marine saw Arthur walking slowly in their midst, it subconsciously made the marine retreat and gave way to Arthur. The face full of terror and fear was clearly visible on the face of the marine. Arthur's steps did not stop until he was on Athena's deck.

Arthur: "Everyone! Stop and get back." Arthur shouted to make all the fighting stop for a moment.

Everyone: "Arthur / Captain!" After confirming that the voice was true from Arthur it made all of Arthur's crew members jump and move away from his opponent to go beside Arthur.

Momonga: "If he's here, where is Vice-Admiral Tokikake?" The top marine officers also gathered when they saw their opponent retreating.

Gion: * Sigh ... "Don't question something you can already think of." Gion who saw Arthur without injuries and even his clothes were so clean realized how strong Arthur was right in front of him.

Arthur: "Gion-Nesan, I think this is enough. Nesan can lead the evacuation and retreat of your subordinate. But if there are other thoughts then don't expect forgiveness from us, ART pirates. " Arthur spoke to Gion with a smile but at the end of his sentence, Arthur used Haoshoku Haki.

Corazon: "Haoshoku Haki..." Corazon felt the strength in his body disappear and made him want to kneel down with weak legs.

Gion: "I'll do that, I don't want more victims. But I make sure that Tsuru-San and I will continue to chase you after this."