Kapitel 87: The Battle Begins
The air around the island was thick with tension as the Thousand Sunny anchored offshore. The crew of the Straw Hat Pirates stood at the deck's edge, peering at the dark, jagged cliffs that loomed ahead. The island, shrouded in mist, radiated a sense of danger, as if the very land itself had been twisted by the malevolent forces gathering upon it. This was the place where Blackbeard had chosen to make his stand, and Luffy knew that once they set foot on the island, there would be no turning back.
Luffy's hand gripped the railing as he stared toward the shore, his expression uncharacteristically solemn. "This is it," he said, his voice low but filled with resolve. "Everyone ready?"
The crew nodded, their eyes sharp with focus. Zoro rested his hand on the hilt of Enma, the legendary sword pulsing with an eerie energy as if sensing the battle to come. Sanji adjusted his suit, a cigarette dangling from his lips as he cracked his knuckles. Nami, Robin, Usopp, Chopper, Franky, and Brook were all ready, their minds focused on the task ahead.
Luffy took a deep breath and turned to his crew, his voice now filled with the same infectious energy that had carried them through every impossible challenge. "Let's go take down Blackbeard."
With a single motion, Luffy leaped off the ship, landing on the rocky shore below. The rest of the crew followed, each preparing for the battle of their lives. The ground beneath their feet was cold, the island seemingly devoid of life except for the dark fortress that loomed in the distance—a fortress where Blackbeard and his crew awaited them.
As they approached the stronghold, the sounds of footsteps echoed in the distance. The Grand Fleet, led by Bartolomeo, Cavendish, and the others, had arrived. The sight of their allies gave Luffy and the crew a renewed sense of strength. Pirates from all corners of the New World, who had sworn their loyalty to Luffy, were ready to fight by his side.
"Straw Hat-senpai!" Bartolomeo shouted, grinning ear to ear. "We're here, and we've got your back!"
Luffy grinned back. "Thanks, Bartolomeo! This is going to be fun!"
But before they could move further, a booming voice echoed from the fortress. "Zehahahaha! You finally made it, Straw Hat!"
Luffy's expression hardened as Blackbeard appeared at the top of the fortress, flanked by his infamous crew—Shiryu, Lafitte, Van Augur, Jesus Burgess, and the others. Blackbeard's grin stretched wide, his eyes gleaming with malevolent delight. The ground trembled as he stomped his way to the front, his sheer presence exuding a dark, oppressive aura.
"Been waiting for you, Luffy," Blackbeard called, his voice mocking. "You really think you're gonna stop me? This world's mine for the taking!"
Luffy's eyes narrowed. "I'm not here to stop you, Blackbeard. I'm here to make sure you don't take anyone's freedom away."
Blackbeard's laughter echoed through the air. "Freedom? Zehahaha! You're still talking about freedom, Straw Hat? You don't get it, do you? The world doesn't need freedom—it needs power. Only the strong can rule, and I'm the strongest!"
Without another word, Blackbeard raised his hand, the Yami Yami no Mi's darkness swirling around it. The shadows twisted and expanded, creating an overwhelming force that began to pull everything around it into a black void. But Luffy was unfazed. He had seen this power before, and he wasn't afraid.
Luffy took a step forward, his hand clenched into a fist. "You don't get it, Blackbeard. It's not about being the strongest. It's about fighting for what's right. I'm going to stop you—and this time, there's no one to save you."
The tension between the two pirates crackled in the air. The rest of the Straw Hats stood ready for the inevitable clash, each of them knowing that this was the moment they had been preparing for since the day they entered the New World.
"Enough talk!" Blackbeard roared, the ground shaking beneath him as he unleashed a torrent of darkness toward Luffy and his crew.
But Luffy was faster. His body shifted into Gear 5, his form crackling with the power of his awakened Hito Hito no Mi: Nika form. In an instant, he dodged Blackbeard's attack and appeared right in front of him, his fist pulled back and glowing with the full force of his Conqueror's Haki.
"Gomu Gomu no… King Kong Gun!" Luffy roared as he brought his fist down with all his might, the impact sending shockwaves through the entire island. Blackbeard barely had time to react, his Gura Gura no Mi powers coming into play as he attempted to counter with his own devastating attack.
The clash of their powers was like a collision of two worlds. The air itself seemed to split as the two titans battled, the sheer force of their attacks reshaping the very ground beneath them. The island trembled under their feet, and the surrounding ocean churned violently as the full weight of their confrontation rippled outward.
While Luffy and Blackbeard fought, the rest of the Straw Hats engaged Blackbeard's crew. Zoro and Shiryu locked swords, their blades clashing in a deadly dance of steel. Zoro's mastery of Enma had reached new heights since their last encounter, and each strike he delivered carried the weight of his promise to Luffy—to be the world's greatest swordsman.
"You won't stop me, Straw Hat's swordsman," Shiryu sneered as he vanished into the shadows, his Clear-Clear Fruit power making him invisible. But Zoro had anticipated this. His senses sharpened, and he unleashed his Three-Sword Style attack, cutting through the air with terrifying precision.
"You can't hide from me," Zoro growled as his blades found their mark. Shiryu staggered, blood spilling from his wounds, but he wasn't done yet. Their battle was far from over.
On another front, Sanji faced off against Jesus Burgess, the massive pirate who had once fought for dominance in the Colosseum. Burgess was powerful, his brute strength enough to break through walls and crush opponents. But Sanji's speed and newly unlocked Germa abilities gave him the edge.
"You're fast, cook," Burgess grunted, swinging his massive arms toward Sanji. "But let's see if you can handle this!"
Sanji smirked, dodging the attack effortlessly before delivering a devastating Diable Jambe kick that sent Burgess crashing into the ground. "I've handled worse," Sanji said coolly.
The battles raged on. Robin fought against Lafitte, using her Hana Hana no Mi powers to overwhelm the mysterious navigator with a combination of her giant limbs and Haki techniques. Franky and Brook took on Van Augur and Doc Q, each displaying the strength and ingenuity that had carried them through so many impossible situations.
But despite the intensity of the individual battles, all eyes kept returning to the central fight—Luffy versus Blackbeard.
Blackbeard's laughter echoed through the battlefield as he unleashed wave after wave of destructive attacks, the power of the Gura Gura no Mi causing the very ground to quake. "You can't win, Straw Hat!" he bellowed, his grin widening. "You think your freedom can stand up to this? You're nothing compared to me!"
But Luffy, battered and bloodied, refused to back down. "You don't understand, Blackbeard," he said, his voice firm. "I'm not fighting for me. I'm fighting for everyone who believes in a world where people can be free. That's what makes me stronger than you."
With one final surge of power, Luffy drew on everything he had—his Gear 5, his Haki, his indomitable will—and delivered the attack that would decide the fate of the seas.
"Gomu Gomu no… Bajrang Gun!"
The massive punch collided with Blackbeard's final attempt to counter, and the impact sent shockwaves through the entire island. The sky split, the ocean roared, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still.
When the dust cleared, Blackbeard lay defeated, his body sprawled on the ground, his empire shattered.
Luffy stood victorious, his body trembling with exhaustion but his spirit unbroken. The battle was over, but the journey would continue. For Luffy and his crew, the adventure was far from finished.
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