Chapter 8: Chapter: VIII
Directly behind the Germa castle stands a group of pirates, and among them is a striking blue-haired man. His luscious locks cascade down to his shoulders, while his bright yellow eyes, though lazy in appearance, command attention.
A lightning bolt scar cuts through his right eye, adding to his rugged charm. The man's chiseled abs and torso are covered in scars, and he wears nothing but a pair of blue shorts and a captain's cape draped over his back. This impressive figure is none other than the captain of the Rajin pirates.
"Finally, we've arrived on Germa Island," the captain of the Rajin said, stifling a yawn. "I hope our comrades are still alive. It would be a shame if we arrived too late."
" Let's take over the island, " the captain continued, marching towards the castle. Abruptly, a white-haired figure appeared, blocking their path.
" You think you can invade my kingdom and remain unscathed? " Shiraga spoke with a stoic tone, betraying no emotion.
The captain of the Rajin pirates was taken aback. "Who are you?" he asked.
Standing next to Shiraga was a yellow-haired man with curled eyebrows, visibly anxious as he trembled before the Rajin pirates. "Since you're going to die, I may as well tell you my name," Shiraga said with a menacing grin on his face. "My name is Vinsmoke Shiraga. And you?" Though he didn't care much about the man's name, he felt it was polite to ask.
"OHOHO, my name is Aokami," the man replied.
" Well, enough with the talking..... Let's get down to business," Shiraga declared, eager to engage in battle.
"Well, bring it on!" Aokami's face twisted into a menacing smile as he struck the classic Doflamingo pose, exuding confidence and readiness to take on any challenge.
"You're going to be my first test subject!" He declared, with a hint of excitement in his voice, eager to put his newfound powers to the test against a worthy opponent.
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With deadly intent, Shiraga charged at Aokami, who met him with an equal fervor. To bystanders, the two combatants were mere blurs moving at lightning speed, their fists colliding with enough force to generate a powerful gust of wind.
"Strong kid," Aokami remarked with a smile, his eyes glowing brightly. In a sudden burst of energy, Aokami unleashed a blinding flash that sent Shiraga hurtling through the air.
Having regained his balance, Shiraga landed deftly on his feet, one hand clutching his stomach as he struggled to make sense of what had just happened. "What just happened?" he wondered, bewildered.
Gathering his wits, Shiraga charged back at Aokami with renewed vigor, moving even faster than before. He propelled himself into the air and, with a fierce clench of his fist, aimed a devastating blow at Aokami's head.
Shiraga's attack came crashing down with incredible force, but Aokami proved to be equally adept, evading the blow with a graceful sidestep. The two continued to engage in a fierce battle, each matching the other's blows with uncanny speed and precision.
Shiraga's eyes narrowed in focus as he lunged forward once again, his movements a blur as he unleashed a flurry of lightning-fast punches at Aokami. Aokami managed to parry each of the attacks, his own punches and kicks landing with unerring accuracy.
Despite Shiraga's ferocity, Aokami seemed to be toying with him, his movements fluid and effortless as he dodged and weaved around Shiraga's attacks. With a sudden burst of energy, Aokami unleashed a powerful wave of energy that sent Shiraga tumbling backward.
"Oh, you're a devil fruit user!" Shiraga exclaimed, a slight sweat running down his face as he grew wary of what the outcome of the battle might be.
"Yep, I ate the Bīmu bīmu no mi," Aokami confirmed, "It gives me the ability to discharge potent energy blasts from any part of my body." He smiled, a glint of excitement in his eyes as he prepared to unleash his powers.
Shiraga narrowed his eyes, preparing himself for the attack. He knew that Aokami's devil fruit powers were no joke, and he needed to be careful.
"Very well," Shiraga said, his tone steady and serious, "I'll be sure to give you a good fight." He readied himself for battle, his muscles tensing as he prepared to dodge or block whatever Aokami might throw at him.
Aokami grinned, crackling with energy as he charged up his power. Suddenly, he launched himself forward, unleashing a powerful blast of energy from his right hand.
Shiraga leapt to the side, narrowly avoiding the blast. He quickly countered with a swift punch, but Aokami was quick to dodge. Aokami responds with a swift kick to the stomach that knocks Shiraga back.
Shiraga staggered back, clutching his stomach where Aokami's kick had landed. He had let his guard down for just a moment, and Aokami had taken advantage of the opening.
Aokami grinned, crackling with energy once more. "Don't get too confident," he said, his voice low and dangerous. "I haven't even shown you my full power yet."
Shiraga gritted his teeth, his eyes narrowing in determination. ' Shit, this guy is really strong. ' He couldn't let his guard down again, not even for a second.
Shiraga quickly regained his footing, his eyes burning with determination as he charged forward once more. He launched himself into the air, his leg cocked back for a devastating kick, but Aokami was ready for him. With a swift movement, Aokami seized Shiraga's leg and twisted, sending him spiraling out of control.
The two fighters continued to engage in a fierce exchange, their movements lightning-fast and their attacks precise. As the battle raged on, it became clear that neither fighter was willing to back down, each determined to emerge victorious.
Shiraga's heart was pounding in his chest as he stood facing off against Aokami.
' Shit he's stronger than expect...This proves to show that how weak I truly am. If I want conquer the entire world I'll have to get stronger than this! '
He had always known that this fight was going to be tough, but he had never imagined just how powerful his opponent would be. Every attack Shiraga had thrown at Aokami had been expertly deflected, and his confidence was beginning to wane.
' I CAN'T LOSE WHEN I COME SO FAR!! I CAN'T '
But then, something inside of Shiraga clicked.
' What's this feeling... ' Shiraga thought
He could feel a latent power stirring within him, begging to be unleashed. Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes and focused all his energy.
As Shiraga's eyes opened once again, he could see the change in the air around him. The ground beneath his feet began to frost over, and a chill wind began to whip through the air.
" What this kid has a devil fruit? " Aokami's eyes widened in shock at the sudden transformation, but he quickly regained his composure and readied himself for the impending attack.
Shiraga lunged forward, his movements fluid and graceful as he unleashed a barrage of ice-based attacks on Aokami. Aokami was fast, but Shiraga was faster, and each of his attacks hit their mark with deadly accuracy. Aokami tried to counterattack, but Shiraga was always one step ahead, his ice powers providing him with a tactical advantage.
" I've never had so much fun fighting before! " Aokami lazy eyes were now filled with excitement.
" .... " Shiraga stayed quiet only focusing on winning the battle.
They could feel the energy emanating from each other's attacks, and they could almost sense each other's movements before they happened. It was as if they were two sides of the same coin, locked in an eternal struggle for dominance.
As Shiraga's ice powers began to take effect, Aokami's confidence began to wane. The once arrogant pirate now seemed unsure of himself as he struggled to evade Shiraga's ice attacks. Shiraga took advantage of the opening, launching a flurry of ice shards at Aokami.
Aokami managed to dodge a few, but others pierced his clothes, grazing his skin. He growled in frustration, his eyes glowing brighter as he gathered energy in his hands. With a fierce shout, he unleashed a powerful blast of energy at Shiraga. Shiraga was caught off guard by the attack, and the blast knocked him back several feet.
He tumbled to the ground, his body battered and bruised. But he refused to give up. With a fierce determination, he staggered to his feet and summoned a wall of ice to shield himself from Aokami's next attack. The energy blast slammed into the ice, shattering it into a million pieces. But as Aokami prepared to unleash another attack, Shiraga took advantage of his distraction and charged at him.
He dodged Aokami's next energy blast and closed in on him, his fist raised high. Aokami tried to counter, but Shiraga was too fast. He landed a hard punch to Aokami's face, sending him flying. Aokami landed hard on the ground, groaning in pain. He was dazed, his vision blurry. As he tried to get back up, he felt something sharp pierce his chest. He looked down to see an ice shard protruding from his chest, blood oozing out of the wound.
Shiraga stood over him, his eyes cold and emotionless. "Game over," he said, before turning to walk away. Aokami lay there, gasping for breath, his vision fading. As he took his last breath, he realized that he had underestimated Shiraga. He had been too focused on his own powers and had failed to consider the possibility of facing someone with ice powers.
It was a mistake that had cost him his life. As for Shiraga, he knew that this fight had been a close call. He had been lucky to come out on top, and he knew that he needed to continue honing his skills if he wanted to survive in this dangerous world. But for now, he was content with the knowledge that he had emerged victorious.
As a result of the intense battle between Shiraga and Aokami, the once-thriving Rajin pirates and the northern section of the Germa castle now lay in ruins, reduced to rubble and debris that littered the ground.
Sanji couldn't believe his eyes. He had always known his brother was powerful, but the display of strength he had just witnessed was beyond anything he could have imagined. Shiraga had just fought a fierce battle with Aokami, and yet he looked as if he had just taken a stroll in the park.
Sanji watched as Shiraga stood up straight, his wounds healing in front of his eyes. He was amazed by the regenerative powers that his brother possessed, a trait that was characteristic of their family, the Vinsmokes.
As Shiraga stood up, he noticed Sanji watching him, "Hey, stupid sanji " he said, his voice slightly hoarse from the exertion of the fight. "You missed a hell of a show."
Sanji grinned at him, relieved to see his brother in ' one piece' . "I could see that," he replied, walking over to him. "You were incredible out there, Shiraga. How did you do it?"
Shiraga shrugged, a nonchalant expression on his face. "Just using the powers we were born with," he said, referring to the ice powers he had awakened during the fight. "Aokami was tough, but he didn't stand a chance against me."
Sanji nodded, still in awe of his brother's abilities. "I wish I could be as strong as you," he said wistfully. "But I guess I'll just have to settle for being the best cook in the world."
Shiraga shrugged, clapping his brother on the back. " You wish " he said. "You have your own strengths. And who knows? Maybe someday you'll discover some hidden powers of your own." Shiraga said as a hint to his flames powers.
Sanji smiled at the thought, grateful for the encouragement from his brother. He knew that he had a long way to go before he could even come close to matching Shiraga's strength, but he was determined to keep working at it.
As the two brothers stood there, looking out at the wreckage of the Germa castle, Sanji felt a sense of pride and gratitude for his family. He knew that they had each other's backs, no matter what. And with Shiraga by his side, he knew that he could face any challenge that came his way.
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Shiraga Pov
' I currently don't see much value in Sanji, but I aim to make him into a valuable asset in the future. However, to achieve this goal, I must first make him to leave Germa Kingdom and meet Zeff to learn the Black Leg technique. My only concern is that he might join Luffy's crew before mine.... Well that's a problem for later.
I believe that the newly awakened power, which I attribute to the Vinsmoke modifications, has significant potential for usefulness. Among my siblings, Sanji's flame ability and Reiju's poisonous ability are formidable, while Ichiji's sparkling red light energy beams and Niji's electric control are also impressive. In my personal opinion, Yonji's power appears to be the weakest.
My own ability to control ice has piqued my interest, and with the proper utilization, it could prove to be quite effective. I already have several ice techniques that I would like to try, although I am not entirely certain if they will be as strong as the Hie Hie no Mi.
Well, after this I'll have to do some experiments...
I wonder what's happening on the other side of the castle. '
As I surveyed the area, I could see the once pristine Germa Kingdom now shrouded in smoke and engulfed in flames, with debris scattered all around. The cacophony of screams, war cries, and the clash of blades reverberated throughout the once thriving kingdom.
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General pov
On the eastern side of the Germa castle, was Reiju, who appeared to be heavily exhausted, standing face to face with a woman. The woman was dressed in a short black skirt with grey stockings, wearing high-heeled shoes and a white fur jacket.
She had long black hair flowing down to her chest and was wearing glasses with a golden trim that added to her striking appearance. What made her particularly intriguing was a chain floating around her, with a dagger attached to the end. The chain appeared to be snakelike as it moved and weaved in the air around her, giving her an intimidating presence.
TO BE CONTINUED
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