"He has transformed into his hybrid form," Hina said.
"Yes, we have to be a bit careful," Ben added.
"Storm Leg Line," Kaku shouted, his foot slamming down on the ground. A razor-thin blade of compressed air ripped forward, cutting a path straight toward Maya.
Maya's heart raced as she braced herself. "Shave," she said, attempting to execute the high-speed technique. Her body flickered slightly as she moved, but her timing was just off, she barely shifted out of the way. The air blade sliced past her shoulder, close enough that she could feel its sharp pressure graze her skin. Maya staggered as she landed awkwardly, her breath coming in quick bursts. "That was close," Maya said.
Conis jumped forward. "Inferno Strike," Conis said as she channeled the intense heat into the tip of the javelin. She thrusted it forward, releasing a scorching blast of flames. Phantasm Kaku saw Conis coming. He jumped out of the way and dodged the attack. He then put this hand on the ground and spun. Conis put her javelin forward and blocked the attack. She went flying to the left but landed on her feet.
"Thermal Impale," Conis said as she drove the blazing Heat Javelin into the ground. The weapon's heat intensified rapidly. With a sudden eruption, a towering pillar of intense heat burst upward. The fiery column shot directly toward Phantasm Kaku, aiming to engulf him. Phantasm Kaku, launched himself to the side with a quick leap, narrowly evading the blistering attack.
"Storm Leg White Thunder," Kaku said as he used both his legs in his hybrid form to launch a power compressed air blast in a wide arc. It went towards Conis.
"Solar Flare Wing Shield," Conis said as she spread her wings, creating a shield of solar energy. She blocked the compressed air blade.
"Wow," Maya remarked.
"That was beautiful," Ben called out, a grin spreading across his face as he soared past Conis. He looked at Phantasm Kaku, and without hesitation, he spun his body mid-air, his leg arcing like a blazing comet. "Demon Inferno Kick," Ben added as black flames engulfed his foot, the heat intensifying with every rotation. He kicked Phantasm Kaku.
Kaku reacted swiftly. "Nose Gun," he countered, thrusting his elongated nose forward like a spear. The two attacks collided with a deafening crash, flames and energy bursting outward in a chaotic wave of heat and pressure.
Maya ran towards Phantasm Kaku. "Cess Slice," Maya said as she gripped her sword and sliced vertically on his neck.
Phantasm Kaku jumped back. His neck had a large mark. "Cage Prison," Hina said as she created a large cage in front of Phantasm Kaku who ran into it. He felt his energy drain for a second.
"Moonwalk," Phantasm Kaku said as he launched himself into the air with a rapid series of kicks. He felt his energy draining. Storm Leg: Riot," Phantasm Kaku added as he unleashed a flurry of compressed air blades in every direction. The cutting projectiles whistled through the air.
Ben reacted instantly, twisting mid-flight to avoid the incoming blades. He was able to dodge each attack. Conis and Maya moved quickly as wel as they sidestepped and ducked under the deadly slashes. Hina, however, stood her ground. The air blades veered seemingly away from her.
Ben flew forward. "Demon Abyssal Whip," he said as he channeled his dark energy and created a long, crackling whip. With a sharp flick of his wrist, the black whip lashed out at Phantasm Kaku mid-air. The strike landed squarely across Kaku's face, the force snapping his long head back. Staggered by the impact, Kaku lost his balance and plummeted downward.
From below, Conis and Maya saw the opportunity. "Inferno Strike," Conis said, focusing intense heat into the glowing tip of her javelin. She thrust it forward, releasing a scorching blast of flames that streaked forward. The blazing attack struck Kaku's face, sending him careening backward mid-fall, his body wreathed in fiery scorch marks.
Almost simultaneously, Maya moved into position. "Hex's Fire," she said as she scraped her sword against the ground with force. Sparks ignited into a black-colored flame, forming a dark, projectile. Maya swung the blade with launching the blazing attack straight at the descending Kaku. Both attacks struck in rapid succession just before Kaku could hit the ground, the combined force sending him flying backward. The air echoed with the explosive clash as Kaku was engulfed in a cloud of smoke and flames, finally crashing to the ground with a thud.
As the dust settled, Kaku's burnt and battered form lay sprawled in the crater left by his impact. He got up once more.
"Storm Leg Dragon Sever," Kaku said as used both of his legs creating a large, sweeping air compressed arc that resembled a dragon's fan. It went towards Maya.
Conis jumped in the way. "Solar Flare Wing Shield," Conis said as she spread her wings, creating a shield of solar energy. She blocked the attack once more.
"Thank you Conis," Maya said with a smile on her face.
"No need to thank me," Conis responded with a smile on her face.
"Hina thinks he's in bad shape now," Hina observed. "Cage Fortress," Hina added, her hands materialized a web of iron-like rods forming an impenetrable cage around Phantasm Kaku. The layers stacked upon each other, sealing him in completely. He grabbed the rods instinctively, but his strength wavered as they drained his energy.
"Let's end this," Ben said firmly ."Demon Abyssal Lance," Ben roared, summoning his dark spear. With immense force, he hurled it at lightning speed. The spear tore through the air and struck Phantasm Kaku's massive neck, piercing through with devastating power.
Simultaneously, Maya closed her eyes. She thought of Ben and their time together. She opened her eyes. "Hex's Cataclysm," she said, channeling her energy into the sword as it began to glow an ominous red. With a fierce thrust, Maya unleashed a colossal beam of destruction that roared across the battlefield, striking Phantasm Kaku with explosive impact.
"Thermal Impale," Conis said as she drove her Heat Javelin into the ground. A moment later, a towering pillar of intense, fiery energy erupted beneath Phantasm Kaku, engulfing him in a cascade of blazing flames.
The combined attacks struck in unison. Phantasm Kaku's trembled as the overwhelming force of Ben's lance, Maya's beam, and Conis's molten eruption came together. Phantasm Kaku went down. He collapsed onto the ground. Phantasm Kaku levitated from the ground. His body spun around and turned into light and went back into the orb.
"He is finally down," Conis said.
"Yes he is," Maya agreed.
Hina thought these girls were not normal.
"Yes, we did it together," Ben remarked. He thought because of the numbers advantage Kaku did not have a chance to attack back. He was always on the defensive and his girls packed a punch.
The orb started to shake and then went into the sky. It left behind a fruit. "It has dropped something," Hina remarked.
Ben flew over and picked it up. He looked at the banana. [It is the Ushi Ushi no Mi, Model: Sivatherium.]
(Thank you for letting me know Sweetie.)
[I am happy to assist. Please also take the Royal Jelly from those trees. It will be useful for crafting.]
(Crafting? Can we create something here?
[Yes, the items on this island are unique and can be combined to create powerful items. Powerful items which will be needed.]
(Okay.)
"Sweetie told me this is a zoan devil fruit," Ben said.
"There was one hidden here?" Conis asked.
"Seems like it," Ben responded.
"She also said, those trees have some special Royal Jelly which we will need," Ben said.
Conis and Maya nodded. They went towards the tree and saw a red substance. They picked up 10 Royal Jelly near the trees.
"Let's head back," Ben said. They all nodded.