Chapter 142 : Crushing Doflamingo!

"Gear 4!?"

In this moment, I witnessed Luffy's new transformation in the image.

All around the world, the audience was left in awe...

As early as the previous live broadcast, they had already glimpsed Luffy's Elephant Gun.

For each of them, it was sufficient to bestow upon him a tremendous boost in combat power! This was the ability of the relentless evolution of Luffy's Gum-Gum Fruit...

It made everyone realize that a seemingly ordinary rubber fruit could wield such astonishing power!

Yet, nobody anticipated...

Two years later, he had actually unveiled a new form!

Gear 4!

Simply from its appearance, one could sense the overwhelming might it brought! Luffy in this state was undoubtedly stronger!

In this moment of shock for everyone, countless expectations also brewed for the upcoming battle.

They yearned to know...

How formidable would Luffy be in Gear 4?

And could he stand up against the formidable Doflamingo? Would the tide of this battle undergo a radical shift? This sentiment extended to many influential figures in the maritime world...

[The Gear 4 is the culmination of Luffy's two years of focus.]

[Battling against monstrous beasts to gain new insights!]

[Resulting in the refinement of the Gum-Gum Fruit ability, acquiring a new form...]

[Unlike the second and third gears, the Gear 4 not only enhances internal pressure but also infuses Haki!]

[This state is achieved through the fusion of Haki and Gum-Gum Fruit powers...]

[Under the Gear 4, both speed and strength see a significant boost!]

[Its power surpasses even that of the Third Gear!]

[However, the consequences are equally significant...]

[The Gear 4 can only be sustained for a few minutes, and once it subsides, it cannot be used for a prolonged period!]

[In a critical situation like today, where Haki is essential for confronting the enemy, its failure could prove fatal.]

[Knowing these consequences forced Luffy to activate the Gear 4 in a desperate gamble!]

[Yet, within the time frame of the Gear 4, defeating Doflamingo seemed impossible.]

[Failure, then, would be inevitable!]

[This is the Catch!]

[However, faced with Luffy's new mode...]

[Doflamingo couldn't help but mock.]

["What's with this appearance? Looks like a clown, doesn't it?"]

"It's laughable, you hopping around like a fool..."

"What good does it do to bounce around?"

[Observing Doflamingo's scornful expression, Luffy responded calmly:]

"This will render you powerless to retaliate!"

[Having spoken, Luffy didn't afford Doflamingo a chance to retort. Instead, he compressed his fists and legs...]

[After gathering enough strength, Luffy suddenly charged towards Doflamingo!]

[In this moment, he is as fearsome as a humanoid missile!]

["Gomu Gomu no Kong Gun!"]

**Boom!!!**

[In an instant, an immense power surged forth. Even though Doflamingo swiftly enveloped himself in Haki, he was still sent flying, akin to a siege cannon bursting through...]

[Along the trajectory, Doflamingo's body crashed through one building after another, finally slamming heavily onto the ground beneath the palace!]

[This strike sent him hurtling for thousands of meters!]

[The sheer horror of its power was evident...]

Revolutionary Army Headquarters!

Betty exclaimed, "This power... It's simply terrifying!"

The commanders of the five major armies were all profoundly shocked!

Seeing Doflamingo's figure being pummeled in the image, they involuntarily gulped, including Crow, who wasn't known for words, and spoke at this moment...

"The chief's son, has he truly grown to this extent?"

"The force of this punch, I fear, would instantly gravely injure me if it landed on my body!"

The others nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Luffy's power was simply too outrageous... or rather, his Gear 4 was too astonishing!

This was just one punch, showcasing such formidable might!

Wouldn't it instantly crumble hundreds of meters of ground if it landed?

Originally, optimism for Luffy's chances in this battle was scarce... but now, it changed in an instant.

If Luffy could maintain this terrifying combat power consistently...

It seemed that even if another Shichibukai arrived, it would have to be suppressed and defeated, right?

Even Dragon... was somewhat astonished by his son's performance.

"Luffy..."

"Is this the power you've gained by continuously evolving the Gomu Gomu no Mi?"

"It appears... to be very formidable."

Watching the tide turn in the battle, he naturally felt joy.

But what pleased him even more was Luffy's continuous growth and ascent to strength! Becoming the preeminent force on these seas...

[Simultaneously, the cage continued to contract!]

[As Dressrosa dwindled in size, countless citizens momentarily abandoned resistance.]

[However, spurred on by King Riku, they rallied!]

[Rushing toward the city center...]

[Because, at this very moment, Luffy was still fighting for them. How could they give up?]

[Solon, French, and others did not stand idly by.]

[They discovered that although Doflamingo's strings were sharp and could cut through everything, they couldn't sever Sea-Prism Stone!]

[So, they collected all the Sea-Prism Stone-made items in the city.]

[Braving the birdcage, using sheer force, attempting to slow down its converging speed...]

[More and more people joined the effort!]

[At this point, it was no longer just the battle between Luffy and Doflamingo!]

[It had become a battle for all of them!]

[Meanwhile, on the other side, Law's severed arm was promptly healed by the little Dwarves princess.]

[As someone who had consumed the Healing Fruit, she could mend all injuries...]

[Meanwhile...]

[Doflamingo, who had been sent flying by Luffy's punch, slowly rose from the wreckage and smoke with great effort.]

[He spat out blood...]

[Luffy's punch surpassed all the previous damage combined!]

[At this moment, he no longer dared to underestimate Luffy's Gear 4...]

[As he looked up, he suddenly witnessed Luffy... actually flying in mid-air?]

[Yes, that's right, flying!]

[This surprised Doflamingo; he hadn't heard of it—rubber fruits could fly?]

[It turns out that, in Gear 4 mode, Luffy utilizes his own elasticity to soar in mid-air...]

[Seeing this, Doflamingo took the initiative to attack...]

[After all, he didn't want to experience another punch like the one before...]

[Several sharp lines shot out from his hand, aiming for Luffy!]

[However, even in mid-air, Luffy was incredibly flexible and managed to dodge effortlessly!]

[Doflamingo, shocked, prepared for another attack...]

[Luffy's figure vanished!]

[In his heart, a foreboding feeling suddenly arose...]

[When he looked back again, Luffy had somehow appeared above him!]

["Rubber... Rhino Howitzer!"]

[Luffy's legs contracted, gathering immense power, and he delivered a direct kick to Doflamingo's face!]

[Boom!!!]

[As expected, Doflamingo was sent sideways once again, resembling a missile!]

[Along the way, numerous buildings were damaged, and the momentum didn't waver!]

[This time, kicked and sent flying thousands of meters, he crashed into the distant ruins.]

[Luffy rebounded and bounded toward Minggo's position...]

"What an incredible power!"

Even the Whitebeard Pirates, including Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors, couldn't help but marvel.

"To beat Doflamingo to the point of having no chance to fight back!"

"It seems Luffy's newly developed Gear 4 mode..."

"It's a perfect match for Luffy's fighting style!"

As many crew members heard this, they nodded in agreement!

"The Gear 4 mode is truly worthy, developed after the second and third gears, with terrifying power!"

"It even has the added ability to fly, almost too incredible!"

"I never thought rubber fruits could be developed to such terrifying heights!"

"Truly, this power is extraordinary..."

Everyone sighed in succession, astounded by the horror of Luffy's Gear 4! The battle now seemed overwhelmingly in Luffy's favor.

Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords, crushed to the ground by Luffy!

Luffy in the Gear 4 mode, whether in strength, speed, combat power, or sheer dominance!

It was almost beyond comprehension! Only...

It seemed the elasticity was a bit too much; he could only bounce when walking.

It looked amusing...

However, compared to combat effectiveness, these were trivial matters! As long as victory was achieved, what's a little bounce?

[The battle rages on...]

[Doflamingo, kicked once more, rises from the ruins.]

[Though he wears sunglasses, his anger is palpable to anyone!] 

[This time, he's truly furious...]

"Just a rubber man. Do you really think you can defeat me?"

[Doflamingo roared, and in an instant, countless lines surged out like a storm!]

[And in that moment, Luffy in the Gear 4 mode bounced his way towards him.]

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