章 42: Roar Of The Lion
The battlefield was in shambles. Lion Heart, now fully transformed by her Raion Raion no Mi, towered over everyone. Her massive lion-like form radiated raw power, her sharp claws gleaming in the sunlight. Her mane, flowing like golden fire, and her piercing gaze sent chills through even the bravest fighters.
Kikidori, who had been holding his own until now, was caught off guard by her sudden transformation. Before he could react, Lion Heart swiped her massive paw, sending him flying across the battlefield. He hit the ground hard, his body skidding to a stop as he lay unconscious.
"Kikidori!" Ere'ana screamed, running toward him.
The others were too occupied with their own fights to assist. Zoro was locked in combat with one of Lion Heart's commanders, Sanji was fending off Regulus, and Luffy was still trying to land a solid hit on the yonko herself.
Ere'ana knelt beside Kikidori, her heart racing. "Kiki-san, wake up! We need you!" she pleaded, shaking him gently. But he didn't stir.
Lion Heart laughed from across the battlefield. "Pathetic. Is this the so-called 'Serpent King'? He's nothing but a child!"
Ere'ana clenched her fists, her face red with frustration. She needed him awake, and fast. Desperate, she leaned down and whispered, "I'll… I'll show you my panties if you wake up."
In an instant, Kikidori's eyes shot open. "W-Wha—?"
Ere'ana blushed furiously and punched him square in the face. "You pervert! I can't believe that worked!"
Kikidori rubbed his cheek, groaning. "I didn't even see anything yet…"
"Focus!" Ere'ana snapped. "We're still in the middle of a fight!"
As Kikidori got to his feet, the memories of the battle flooded back. He looked at Lion Heart, who was still in her terrifying lion form, and gripped his sword tightly.
"Alright," he muttered, determination burning in his eyes. "Time to show her what I've got."
Kikidori steadied his breathing, channeling every ounce of strength and precision he had into his next move. He held his sword high and called out, "**King Cobra!**"
A shockwave shaped like a massive serpent shot out from his blade, hurtling toward Lion Heart with immense speed. The force of the attack—1,789 newtons of raw power—crashed into her, sending a tremor through the battlefield.
The attack hit its mark, and for a moment, it seemed like Lion Heart might fall. But as the dust settled, she stood tall, barely phased. She wiped a trickle of blood from her lip and smirked.
"Impressive, kid," she said. "But you're going to need more than that to take me down."
Realizing he was outmatched, Kikidori did the only thing he could think of: he ran.
"Coward!" Raiko shouted from across the battlefield, though he was secretly relieved Kikidori wasn't dead.
But Kikidori wasn't just running—he was panicking. In his haste to escape, he forgot the most crucial detail about himself. As he leaped into the water to avoid another of Lion Heart's attacks, he instantly began to sink.
"IDIOT!" Nami screamed. "He ate a Devil Fruit!"
Ere'ana gasped. "Kiki-san!" Without hesitation, she dove in after him.
As she pulled him to the surface, Kikidori coughed and sputtered. "Right… snake fruit… can't swim… got it…"
Ere'ana slapped him on the back of the head. "You're going to get yourself killed!"
Meanwhile, the battle continued to rage on. Luffy, now furious, charged at Lion Heart, his haki-infused attacks landing with explosive force. But even with the combined strength of both crews, Lion Heart refused to fall.
The mystery surrounding Kikidori's Viper Viper no Mi grew even deeper. Though it was categorized as a Mythical Zoan, its properties hinted at something far greater—something even Kikidori didn't fully understand yet.
As the battle dragged on, one thing became clear: defeating Lion Heart would take more than strength alone.
End of Chapter 43
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