Chapter 130

"Go to hell!" 

Without warning, a dark silhouette lunged at Ryan. 

Confronted by Im's sudden assault, Ryan abandoned all pleasantries. 

In an instant, he activated the Tenseigan Chakra Mode, enveloping his body in a radiant golden Chakra cloak. The sheer force of his counterattack sent the obsidian shadow hurtling away. 

As everyone took a closer look, they discovered the shadow to be a figure with a tail resembling a triangular head. 

Im's ability to discern their foreign origin surprised both Hashirama and other Hokages. Yet, as the ruler of this world for more than eight centuries, Im's extensive knowledge hardly shocked Ryan. 

When faced with Im's question, Ryan and his companions opted not to offer an answer. They launched a direct assault instead, asserting their dominance as the world's masters. 

In an instant, Im transformed into a colossal salamander, its tail striking out at the intruders once more. 

At this juncture, Ryan and his companions showcased their strengths, one after another. 

On the sidelines, Hashirama swiftly clapped his hands. 

"Sage Art · Myojinmon!" 

Several crimson torii gates materialized from the sky, crashing down heavily onto Im's tail, holding it in place. 

But the onslaught was far from over. Madara, who had eagerly anticipated a great battle for a considerable duration, drew his Zanpakuto from his waist. Witnessing Shinobi Road Tsunade's earlier display of Zanpakuto's abilities ignited Madara's curiosity, prompting him to test Zanpakuto's powers against Im.

"All things in the universe! Turn to ashes!"

"Ryūjin Jakka!"

As Uchiha Madara set his Zanpakuto free, the temperature within Pangaea Castle surged suddenly. Yet, this was merely Madara's Shikai form. The searing heat she emitted distorted the surrounding air.

"Ahhhhhh!"

"Wh-what's happening?! Is that... fire? But it's so intense!"

"I never thought... I'd see something like this. It's like the whole Mary Geoise is burning..."

"I am so thirsty!"

The Celestial Dragons, concealed on the first floor, all knelt in agony. The intense heat made even breathing excruciating.

Amid the Celestial Dragons' anguished cries, Madara brought his blade down upon Hashirama's Tori gates where Im was immobilized.

"Inferno!"

As Madara swung his blade, a tornado-shaped wall of flames enveloped Im, spinning and burning with relentless fervour. It was destined to reduce him to ashes.

"AHHHHH!"

Despite Im's attempts to shield himself with top-tier Armament Haki and the overpowering might of the Conqueror's Haki twine with his tail, he couldn't withstand the scorching temperature of Ryūjin Jakka, which reached 6000 degrees and proved insurmountable.

As sharp pain coursed through his tail, Im reluctantly severed it at the base.

In that pivotal moment, Im underwent a complete transformation.

"Roar!"

Im, now entirely transformed into a monstrous entity, unleashed a thunderous roar that shook the entire Mary Geoise.

From the monstrous form assumed by Im, droplets of mucus-like black liquid cascaded to the ground, instantly corroding a gaping hole in the earth.

This grotesque display thoroughly quashed any notions Tsunade and her comrades harboured about mounting another attack. After all, the virulent mucus posed the threat of instant death if it made contact.

Without hesitation, Im or the monstrous entity assailed Ryan and Hashirama. Massive hands plummeted towards Ryan and Hashirama in the blink of an eye.

*Boom!*

The velocity was so staggering that both of them nearly failed to react. The very spot where the duo had stood a moment ago now bore two colossal craters, eroded by the corrosive mucus.

Upon witnessing this dire spectacle, Ryan launched a fierce, unhesitant strike against Im. 

"Eighty Gods Vaccum Attack!!!"

Delivered in Chakra Mode, the blow packed even greater potency. Condensed Chakra slashed Im without mercy. It was a blow that seemed capable of shaking the red line itself.

The sheer force of this blow caused Im's pupils to constrict in alarm. With unwavering Observation Haki, he locked onto the incoming attack and hastily propelled his monstrous form to counter the attack.

At this moment, he dared not hold back. Armament Haki enveloped his mucus arms, and Armament Haki coated his body as well.

*Boom!*

The clash was instantaneous, marked by an eruption of terrifying forces that violently shook the entire Mary Geoise city. The mucus like Im's arm was dispersed by the sheer impact, splattering in all directions.

Once magnificent, the Pangaea Castle now lay in ruins, its upper reaches corroded and tattered.

Im, having withstood the blow, wore a horrified expression. 

"How can this be?!"

"The arm... is broken?"

Assessing the arm that had countered Ryan's attack, he noted that the bones within were fractured. Fortunately, given his salamander abilities, the injury would heal in due course. Nevertheless, Ryan's attack might instilled Im with a growing apprehension.

Before Im could utter a word, Ryan struck again, unleashing another Eighty Gods Vaccum Attack. This time, it was even more formidable, with a multitude of Chakra-formed relentlessly assaulting Im.

Confronted with this onslaught, Im's expression shifted abruptly. He hastily ensconced themselves in Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki.

*Boom!*

As the two forces collided head-on, Im's colossal form was propelled back into Pangaea Castle by the sheer force of a single attack. The onslaught continued unabated, with Ryan's multitude of strikes relentlessly pursuing Im.

"Boom!!! Boom!!!"

"AHHH!!!"

Amid this ferocious barrage, Im, battered and beaten, howled amidst the wreckage.

Only when Ryan's relentless attack began to wane did Im's screams slowly subside. As the billowing smoke cleared, observers noticed a peculiar absence amidst the ruins.

Where was Im's figure among the rubble? Only a residual puddle of mucus remained, resembling a mere clone.

"Escaped?"

"No, did you truly think you could flee?"

Observing this scene, Ryan and his companions could only shake their heads in disbelief. Im had opted for flight, but within the confines of Pangaea Castle, there was nowhere to hide.

By this point, Im had abandoned his salamander form, exited Pangaea Castle, and fled desperately.

Im, the master of the world government for the past 800 years, had lived for so long that he had no intention of recklessly fighting to the death with Ryan and his companions.

From Im's perspective, this group of outsiders must have a purpose for venturing into their world. It was wiser to wait and see. There was no need to meet one's doom head-on. Running away crossed his mind.

As he fled frantically, Im failed to notice a peculiar symbol on his body suddenly glowing and emitting a call.

Flash!

In an instant, the yellow enveloped him, and his surroundings blurred. The environment shifted dramatically.

"Why am I back?!" He exclaimed, taken aback by the partially destroyed Pangaea Castle before him.

Confused, he glanced back at Ryan and the others, who wore mysterious smiles, leaving him utterly bewildered. Why had he returned?

Before he could react, Ryan and his allies launched another assault. In addition to Ryan's Eighty Gods Vaccum Attack, Hashirama, Madara, and the others opened their Susano beside him.

The five Susanoo giants drew their chakra swords and slashed at Im.

Minato, Tsunades, and Kakashis reinforced the Four Red Yang Formation, sealing off the entire area to prevent Im from escaping.

"Boom!"

A barrage of attacks shook the entire holy land of Mariejois.

As the smoke cleared within the Four Red Yang Formation, Im lay on the ground in a state of disarray, devoid of the demeanour befitting the Lord of the World.

"Dam...damn...damn outsiders..."

Despite the severe beating, Im refused to submit, continuing to shout. In response, Ryan hurled a massive spirit ball directly into Im's chest cavity, rendering him incapacitated on the ground. And after Im was at his weakest he was put into a genjutsu and sealed inside the purple yang formation.

Without paying further attention to Im, Ryan swiftly made his way to the deepest, most hidden chamber within Pangaea Castle.

This was the main hall where Im had been awaiting their arrival.

Everyone soon congregated in the chamber, where they beheld a colossal straw hat and a massive model of the world.

Before Ryan and his companions could act, a colourful light enveloped the enormous straw hat, the giant's coffin and the world map.

*[Ding! Mission 3 is completed!]*

With three tasks accomplished, the strategy for the One Piece World was now fulfilled. They would reconvene in the chat group in a week.

As they listened to the system's prompt in their minds, a glint of anticipation filled their eyes.

It was finally done, and they had expected it to take much longer. Little did they know that they still had seven days before returning to the chat group.

Contemplating the remaining time, their eyes lit up with the realization that they could accomplish quite a bit.

After all, they had agreed before entering the Pirate World that they could acquire all the Devil Fruits available in this realm in exchange for points.

Seven days proved ample for them to collect numerous Devil Fruits. Moreover, they were well aware that the celestial dragons in the holy land of Mariejois alone possessed a considerable number of Devil Fruits.

At this juncture, everyone exchanged knowing glances.

"Take everything you can!"

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