Bab 31: Chapter 31: Zero Pressure Throw, Rebirth from the Flames.
Whoosh—!
A sky-blue flame chased Roman's figure across the battlefield, making Roman, who couldn't use his fruit ability, very frustrated.
If I had known, I would have prepared some weapons...
Instead of being empty-handed like now. In that case:
Then,
I'll beat you with my bare hands!
Roman's muscles rippled like mercury, full of powerful beauty! He transformed into a fierce beast, his figure becoming a blur as he charged at the fire-breathing fishman Cansong in an arc.
Even without weapons, Roman's imposing manner made Can Song realize he was not to be trifled with. Turning his head, a sky-blue flame shot from his mouth, bringing intense heat towards Roman!
At the same time, two fishmen behind him took the opportunity to swing their weapons at Roman's defenseless back.
"Roman, watch out—"
Just as Zoro's warning came out, Roman suddenly stomped, shaking the entire battlefield and retreating as fast as he had charged!
Where he stomped, the stone ground shattered, creating a 'screen' of dirt and stone that slightly blocked the incoming flames.
This retreat and kick allowed him to avoid Can Song's blue flames. At the same time, Roman turned around! His open hands grabbed the throats of the two fishmen who tried to ambush him, then:
Boom!
With a burst of strength, Roman stomped down!
This stomp was as heavy as Mount Tai, as loud as thunder. The stone floor beneath his feet caved in, cracking and spreading out! The surrounding fishmen were knocked off balance.
The two fishmen, their throats gripped, roared and struggled! But their 'ten times human strength' and sharp claws could only leave white marks on Roman's body, making a screeching metal sound, as Roman twisted and turned.
"Damn,"
The two tall fishmen blocked Roman, covering him completely. Can Song had to stop his fire-breathing, and Roman, using the 'fishmen shields', quickly approached!
Planning to use 'hostages' for close combat?
Facing Roman hiding behind the two fishmen, the red fishman Cansong remained as calm as a statue.
Naive—
Swish,
?
As the world spun around, Roman was sent flying! The two fish-men he used as shields were also thrown to the sides, spinning in place to dissipate the force, and surprisingly, they were unharmed?
Clap,
Roman landed on the ground after flipping in mid-air, looking seriously at the red fish-man opposite him.
"Fish-Man Karate - Air Dance."
The fish-man named Cansong stood in a dignified stance, his expression unchanged.
"Unlike other fish-men who focus on the destructive power of karate, my 'karate' has only one move: throw!"
"Unlike ordinary throws that require grabbing (or entangling) before throwing, my 'Air Dance' only needs to touch a person's weapon, clothing, or even skin to throw them."
That's right, how could Captain Cansong, who once had a bounty of 35 million Berries, only have the 'fire-breathing' move?
Even without the fire-breathing ability, his technique of throwing people or weapons with just a touch, combined with the fish-men's strong physical abilities, was what made him truly terrifying.
In fact, if he were in the water, he could even throw invisible water like a weapon!
"Young man, your swordsmanship, martial arts, and Devil Fruit abilities are all quite good."
"But they're too scattered!"
"If you can't specialize in one path, you can't reach the peak—"
"Ha, sorry."
Roman flexed his muscles, "I'm not a martial artist or swordsman. To me, swords, martial arts, and Devil Fruit abilities are just tools."
"I only want victory! Only victory!—Because those who lose have no future. So:"
Rustle,
Sheets of white paper appeared in Roman's hands, forming two long katanas.
"Useless..."
Swish,
Roman threw the two swords to Zoro beside him, as the sound of approaching footsteps could already be heard outside Arlong Park! The villagers of Cocoyasi Village had arrived.
Damn, I thought I could cleanly take out a few officers before the villagers arrived, and then let them cheer '66666' while counting the small fry. But now it seems:
"Zoro! Usopp! Yosaku! Johnny!"
Roman called out the names of their 'high-end' combat forces in one breath.
"Help me hold off the other fish-men officers,"
As the shouts of the villagers came from outside the walls, Roman narrowed his eyes.
"One minute, I'll take care of this guy first!"
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"Kill!"
"Ahhh~~~"
"Roar, roar, roar!!"
"Die—"
Bullets flew, swords roared!
Mutated screams, splattering flesh and bone, everyone/fish-man was desperately trying to kill the enemy beside them! The air became hot and heavy, as if scalding sand was constantly pouring into their organs, and only the enemy's blood could quench this thirst.
One side was strong and robust, the other well-equipped.
One side claimed nobility, the other was full of hatred!
When the fully armed villagers of Cocoyasi Village appeared in Arlong Park, there were no words, no negotiations. Both sides had only one path left: to plunge their weapons into the other's body, crush their hearts, and smash their brains!
It's either you die, or I live!
This is war.
Bang,
"Thirty seconds have passed,"
Facing Roman, who had been easily thrown aside once again, the middle-aged fish-man named Cansong remained emotionless.
"You cannot defeat me."
"Huff, huff, huff,"
Damn it, is this the so-called 'butterfly effect'? I didn't expect that because of my involvement, I would encounter such a tough opponent here...
Roman glanced at the entire battlefield:
Zoro, with his three swords, was pressing the six-armed 'Six-Sword Style' octopus officer, victory was not a problem.
Usopp had lured away the long-mouthed fish-man officer, but the outcome was unknown...
Yosaku and Johnny... were being suppressed by the karate fish-man with bone blades on his arms! Defeat... it was just a matter of how long they could hold out.
And the battle between the ordinary fish-men and the villagers was evenly matched. For now, it seemed like a stalemate, but—
The opponent still had their leader, Arlong!
He sat in his chair with a grim face, the increasingly heavy killing intent around him indicating that he was about to lose his patience and start a massacre, abandoning his dignity as a leader.
The situation was unfavorable, should I 'strategically retreat'?
No way!
Ah, sorry, Nami.
I originally wanted to solve the opponent beautifully, but it turned into such a mess...
If too many villagers were injured or killed, it would definitely make you even sadder, right? A girl's tears...
Well then,
"Give me—"
Boom!
Roman once again charged at the fish-man named Cansong! The wind cutting his face like a knife, his eyes only saw the rapidly enlarging opponent, and:
"Die!"
"Paper Dance - Great War Lance!"
The paper flying from his arms wrapped into a giant lance, piercing the air, piercing the distance between them, like a drill aiming at Cansong. Its momentum was like a dragon, swift as a shooting star! But:
"Useless."
A mouthful of sky-blue flames greeted him!
Indeed, it was useless. As a well-informed captain, Cansong knew that Roman's Devil Fruit ability was to create 'paper,' which would only be defeated in the face of his flames—
Boom!
However, from the suddenly exploding flames in front of him, a 'fireman' lunged out!
Smack!
A flaming hand grabbed Cansong's throat before he could react, and another flaming hand grabbed his wrist, the immense strength pressing the fish-man captain to the ground.
"Don't you like flames?"
Roman's voice came from the 'fireman,' and compared to his usual calmness, the youthful passion and madness finally appeared in him.
"Then I'll let you burn to your heart's content,—let's see who gets burned first!"
"Paper Dance - Sea of Fire!"
Boom, boom, boom—!!!
The paper Roman created with all his might instantly turned the two of them into a blazing 'torch'!... No, it should be called a sea of fire! The soaring flames arrogantly radiated light and heat in all directions, even forcibly separating the chaotic battlefield.
"Ahhh~~ Fire~~"
"Run—"
"Water, water, give me water!!"
Facing the blazing flames spreading from the two of them, the fish-men were all shocked, retreating in panic, fearing being caught in it. On the other side:
"Roman! You—"
Gritting his teeth, Zoro faced the six-armed octopus swordsman Hatchan, who was entangling him tightly, his eyes fierce.
"Get lost!"
"I won't let you—"
"OniGiri!"
Crack!
In a sudden burst of power, Zoro's attack shattered his opponent's six katanas into pieces, then:
"Tornado!"
Splat, splat, splat, splat,
Poor Hachi was instantly covered in blood and sent flying into the air, while Zoro's figure rushed towards Roman without hesitation.
"Roman—"
Among the Cocoyasi villagers, Nami watched Roman engulfed in flames, tears streaming down her face. She had shed more tears in these few days than in the past eight years combined! Even with the blazing fire in front of her, she still charged forward without hesitation.
"Hahahaha, see that, Cansong!"
Roman laughed wildly in the flames, as if the fire around him was just a festival celebration.
One side couldn't avoid it,
One side charged forward;
One side was fearful,
One side was worried and crying;
"These are my companions, my current companions! Such great companions are mine, and you have nothing—"
The captain of the 'Flame Pirates' and the battle captain of the 'Silver Light Pirates', both had lost everything in the past. But one found a place to belong, with heartfelt companions. And the other...
"...You won..."
"Kid!"
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