chapter 59

"Then die for me!" Sakazuki's voice echoed. Numerous terrifying magma pillars suddenly erupted from the ground, reaching heights of hundreds of meters, gradually closing in on Susanoo.

"This is getting troublesome," Mu Feng muttered with a hint of distress.

Susanoo felt relieved at the sight. It was clear that Susanoo's size was proving to be a disadvantage, and Mu Feng's Armament Haki, currently at [LV9], was far from enough to cover Susanoo's entire form.

If only Mu Feng could use Armament Haki to enhance Susanoo, even a red dog like this wouldn't stand a chance. Mu Feng could take on three Admirals at once and come out victorious.

Gripping the Mammoth Blade tightly, Mu Feng utilized his Moonwalk technique to dodge the incoming magma pillars. Whenever he had the chance, he slashed through the air, sending sword energy to cut through the magma.

"Is this all you've got? Boy... You failed to kill Jack the 'Drought,' defeated the Seven Warlords of the Sea at the Naval Headquarters, and escaped from Kaido's subordinates... If that's all you've accomplished, it's quite underwhelming. I'm disappointed," Akagi sneered.

"Canine Tooth Red Lotus!" Suddenly, the red dog unleashed a powerful attack, thrusting both arms forward.

His arms transformed into red-black magma, taking the shape of a dog's head. The mouth split open, revealing sharp scarlet teeth. It was as if two ferocious dogs were biting at Mu Feng. Even if Mu Feng managed to sever the attack, it would immediately regenerate.

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"Lieutenant General Mu Feng is in a tough battle," Huoshaoshan observed, staring at the distant battlefield.

Dauberman, standing nearby, nodded in agreement. "Lieutenant General Mu Feng's greatest strengths lie in his swordsmanship and his Devil Fruit form. As you can see, his Devil Fruit ability is ineffective against magma, but his sword energy can still harm Logia users."

"However, against a Logia user with the Devil Fruit power, Armament Haki is the most effective. If Mu Feng doesn't have any other tricks up his sleeve, defeat seems inevitable," Dauberman added.

Sengoku and the others shared the same concern.

"Don't be too hasty... I was just thinking, would it be too cruel to defeat you in an instant?" Mu Feng taunted with a smile.

"You dare to be arrogant in this situation!" The red dog's eyes narrowed, revealing a sharp gaze.

In an instant, he stomped on the ground dozens of times...

Shave! The next moment, he launched a surprise attack in front of Mu Feng.

His left hand transformed into red-hot lava...

Ming dog!!! The red dog's most powerful attack, used in close combat. This technique had pierced through Whitebeard's chest during their battle for supremacy. It was an unstoppable move.

Mu Feng wasn't a Logia user, and even if he were, it wouldn't guarantee his escape from the red dog's attack. Moreover, the red dog's attack was aimed directly at Mu Feng's heart, clearly intending to kill him.

"Damn it... Aka dog! Stop!" Sengoku shouted.

Garp, standing beside him, stared intensely at the battlefield, gripping the battleship's railing tightly. The solid steel railing showed signs of strain under Garp's grip. If he didn't have faith in Mu Feng, he would have charged forward without hesitation.

As the red dog launched his attack, Mu Feng narrowed his eyes.

His Mangekyō Sharingan spun rapidly, resembling a windmill.

"Tsukuyomi!" Mu Feng uttered two words slowly.

The red dog was taken aback, and suddenly, everything went black.

"Where... am I?" The red dog felt disoriented, his vision suddenly obscured. When he regained his senses, he found himself in a world painted in blood-red hues.

The ground, the sky, the sun... all bathed in crimson.

And there he was, bound to a cross.

"Welcome to my world... the world of Tsukuyomi!" Mu Feng's voice echoed.

As the words faded, Mu Feng's figure materialized from the bloody ground.

Though his body was bound by hemp ropes to the cross, he struggled in vain to break free. The red dog's panic grew as he realized he couldn't use his Lava-Lava Fruit abilities.

"What have you done to me!?" Sakazuki's voice trembled with fear.

Finally, his true fear emerged after losing his power.

"Are you scared? This doesn't seem like your usual self, Admiral Sakazuki," Mu Feng taunted, his tone filled with mockery.

But Sakazuki had no room for such thoughts anymore.

"Where is this place? What have you done to me!?" Sakazuki hoarsely shouted, glaring at Mu Feng.

Mu Feng's smile grew fainter as he replied, "Didn't I already tell you? This is my world—the world of Tsukuyomi! As for what I've done to you, perhaps you shouldn't concern yourself with that. But... I will do something to you."

"What do you mean, Mu Feng?" The red dog's unease grew.

Mu Feng remained silent, his smile still lingering.

Slowly raising his right hand, he took aim at the red dog and flicked his finger. In an instant, a cold glint appeared as a kunai materialized out of thin air, hurtling towards Doflamingo.

"What?!" The red dog exclaimed.

Despair and unwillingness filled his eyes as the expression of impending death spread across his pupils. The kunai pierced his heart, and his life began to fade away. Surviving such an injury was impossible.

As he faced his demise, he couldn't help but wonder why Mu Feng dared to kill him.

Gradually, the red dog's consciousness faded.

After what seemed like an eternity...

Akagi awoke, finding himself still trapped in the scarlet space.

"I... Didn't I die?" Akagi's voice came out hoarse.

"How many times must I repeat myself for you to understand? This is my domain... Everything within this world is under my control. Including space, time... and your pitiful life. I won't let you die, at least not naturally. Besides, every second that passes here is equivalent to seventy-two hours outside. So, we still have plenty of time."

"Now, let's not waste any more time. You still have seventy-one hours and fifty-nine minutes of torment ahead of you. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, time flows hundreds of times slower in this world compared to the outside," Mu Feng explained.

With that, Mu Feng took a dagger and slowly pierced the red dog's throat.