Capítulo 86: Chapter 86: First Victory
"Since this is a contest, there should be a 'prize.'"
Quickly, most of the people in the hall followed Vinsmoke Judge to the massive arena nearby.
It was an enormous elliptical structure with a sandy battlefield below and concentric circles of spectator seats above. Rosinante's nostrils twitched, detecting a hint of blood in the windblown sand.
It seemed this place was frequently used, and it was fitting for the Vinsmoke family.
"As guests from afar, the rewards for this contest will naturally be provided by our Vinsmoke family—"
Vinsmoke Judge, exuding an air of dominance, pointed toward the direction of the podium. A transparent glass cover was placed there, inside of which lay a gray-white, intricately patterned, sturdy··· mango?
"Superhuman-type: Stone-Stone Fruit!"
?!
Rosinante's eyes narrowed, while Vinsmoke Judge began introducing this fruit:
"The eater can control and shape rocks that come into contact with their body, transforming them into weapons and armor;"
"At the same time, they can 'merge' with the rocks to achieve the effect of penetrating walls, buildings, and the ground;"
"This is a superhuman-type Devil Fruit, not a natural one, and it doesn't turn the eater into stone."
Although it wasn't a natural type, the eyes of many people in the audience gleamed with greed. The ability to manipulate rocks was undoubtedly a very formidable power!
Not to mention that beneath the earth's soil was rock, and most human constructions were made of 'rock.'
Having the ability to easily penetrate structures, even fortresses, and the power to convert these constructions for personal use··· for assassination or defense, it was extremely potent.
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"Quite the generous offer!"
"Truly befitting the Vinsmoke family—"
The surrounding guests sighed in admiration. For a 'practical' superhuman-type Devil Fruit like this, even if it were sold for 1 billion Berries, most of the people present would be eager to purchase it. Yet, the Vinsmoke family was using it as a 'prize.'
One could only say that their scale was different!
"It's actually a Devil Fruit?!"
"If I had it, I'd be reluctant to use it."
Torreboru and Diana were both astonished. While there were many Devil Fruit users in the Donquixote family, who would complain about having more Devil Fruits?
"Haha, it's getting more and more interesting."
Doflamingo had come to 'witness' strong individuals, and with his excitable personality, he was even more thrilled.
Forget boring banquets; blood needs to flow for it to be satisfying!
"It seems we'll also join the competition."
Rosinante's gaze landed on the transparent glass cover on the podium.
The Stone-Stone Fruit; wasn't this the Devil Fruit that Picca would consume in the 'future'?
Judging by performance alone, Picca, the 800-meter giant, outshined things like the 'Flying Six' and 'Great Sign,' easily causing islands to be destroyed and enemies to scatter with a casual wave of her hand.
In contrast, that 'Flying Six' character had various comical abilities but would be flattened by a car and wouldn't be able to get back up, like fragile glass.
Another character very similar to Picca was Douglas Barrett with his 'Combination Fruit'!
Barrett could fuse with his massive ship to form a 'Large Bullet' form, similarly an immense giant. What was even more formidable was that Barrett could cover his massive body with his Armament Haki, making him an invincible destroyer.
If Picca also learned to cover her Armament Haki on the rock giant, her combat strength would instantaneously surge to 'Vice Emperor' level without a doubt!
After saying so much, in Rosinante's view, the Stone-Stone Fruit was incredibly suitable for the reticent Picca.
"Each person only has one chance. If you win, you can choose to rest in the next match or continue fighting···"
"The final victor will obtain this Devil Fruit, as well as the friendship of our Vinsmoke family."
Simple and straightforward: in the next match, those eliminated would be eliminated for good, and the last person standing would be the victor.
As Vinsmoke Judge announced the rules, most people's gazes in the field landed on the Donquixote family!
"Of course, it's because we have more people,"
Rosinante shrugged,
"When we landed earlier, the Vinsmoke family intercepted most of the 'cannon fodder.' Plus, some factions chose to bring along their juniors and strategists. So—"
In the spectator seats of the arena, it was sparsely populated.
There were three or four people at most, and sometimes just one or two. Only Rosinante's group had a substantial number: a total of eight!
And by the looks of it, they were all capable fighters, which naturally made them the targets for others.
Others only had 'one life,' while the Donquixote family had 'eight lives.' If they were shameless enough, they could casually send out a few people to waste time, and when everyone else was exhausted, Rosinante's group would come in for a 'flank attack.'
"Haha, we have a great show ahead."
The broad-foreheaded girl with her four subordinates might also be the 'second target' for others, but she wasn't worried at all. Her gaze landed directly on Rosinante, conveying a sense of 'heroes of the world, only you and I' meaning.
···
As the host, Vinsmoke Judge sat in front of the podium and announced the beginning of the contest, but there was no one from the audience who stepped onto the field. For a while, the atmosphere was rather awkward.
Why?
Of course, it was because nobody wanted to reveal their strength first, nor did they want to benefit others.
"Doflamingo, should you go, or should I?"
Since no one dared to take the lead, the Donquixote family, as the 'outsiders,' couldn't just stand by. Reputation, in some situations, was still somewhat useful.
"Sure thing, I'll go—"
Snap,
As soon as the words were out, Doflamingo, wearing flashy red sunglasses and with golden hair pointing upwards, leaped down and landed in the arena. He spread his arms wide, looking around and waving at the others in the spectator seats.
"Cowards, come down and fight!"
?!
"With that said, others are already getting a bit riled up before even entering the arena."
Rosinante helplessly looked up at the sky, while Torreboru and the others excitedly cheered:
"Woo hahaha!"
"Great job, Doflamingo—"
"Let these guys witness the strength of the Donquixote family!"
"···I'm saying, should I first use my ability to create a few items to enhance our performance in the arena?"
The 'Art Art Fruit' could manifest all sorts of fantastic weapons and tools, which would greatly boost their combat prowess. Faced with Jora's suggestion, Rosinante casually waved his hand.
"Don't worry, Doflamingo will be fine."
Confronted with Doflamingo's provocation, it didn't take long for someone to become impatient.
Swoosh,
A figure appeared in a flash, a pirate wielding two curved swords appeared in front of Doflamingo.
"You brat, don't be too arrogant!"
This pirate, with a crimson headband and wearing a gray vest, revealed long yet well-proportioned muscles. His legs were much longer than an average person's, and the two curved swords in his hands gleamed with dangerous cold light.
"It's 'Blade Wind' Moritz, with a bounty of 19 million Berries,"
Rosinante not only focused on improving his own strength but also paid great attention to collecting information about powerful individuals on the sea. He could practically recognize most of the famous and named experts in the North Sea.
"This guy is famous for his dual swords and high speed,"
"Rumor has it that in a naval battle, he sliced through the throats of fifteen enemies in a single breath, attacking like a fierce wind."
The term 'single breath' wasn't just an adjective; it was genuinely in the 'span of one breath,' accurately taking down fifteen pirates in a short period of time!
"It's begun—"
In the arena, the pirate wielding two swords leaped forward, causing a burst of sand to rise with a kick, and he disappeared from where he was standing!
The expert shows their skill with the first move.
The guy nicknamed 'Blade Wind' was truly fast, even to the spectators, he was just a 'blip' that went by in an instant.
Ordinary fighters facing such high speeds probably wouldn't even have time to react before their heads hit the ground.
Clang!
However, Doflamingo swung his arm forward, and several semi-transparent threads whizzed out, creating sparks as they did! A figure seemingly materialized out of thin air—it was Blade Wind Moritz, who was intercepted by the 'Five-Colored Threads.'
"Hmph, using threads as weapons?"
Clang, clang, clang!
Amid a continuous series of clinks and clashes of metal, Blade Wind Moritz swung his dual swords with a fierce howling wind, as if trying to cut the person into pieces.
However, Doflamingo's 'Five-Colored Threads' on his ten fingers were equally formidable, and he was genuinely skillful in their use.
When dispersed, they sliced like sharp knives, and when gathered, they formed a mesh to block. The simple threads transformed adeptly in Doflamingo's hands—both weapons and shields. They kept the opponent's attacks at bay, providing room for counterattacks.
For a moment, sand filled the air, dual swords and semi-transparent threads flew around like a ball, and the two engaged in a fierce battle that became intense right from the start.
This made Blade Wind Moritz, who was prepared to teach Doflamingo a lesson, grow increasingly restless.
"Blade Wind: Thousand Cuts!"
While rushing forward, Blade Wind Moritz took a deep breath and unleashed his ultimate move.
Whoosh—
His speed surged once more, and he vanished completely, leaving only the gleam of his dual swords constantly flickering in the air! It was like a high-speed swirling vortex of blades, aimed at Doflamingo in the center, attempting to crush him!
"Oh? It seems like he's really getting serious."
Indeed, the sea was full of hidden talents. A pirate with a bounty of only 20 million was actually hiding a deadly move.
But as he watched with his hands folded, Rosinante believed that Doflamingo could handle it.
After all, Doflamingo had participated in many of the developments of his own abilities—
"Thread Thread: Spider's Web Nest!"
Confronting the flashing blade lights swirling towards him, Doflamingo simply raised both hands. Suddenly, from the rushing blade lights, blood spurted out.
?!
The next second, a figure covered in blood flew backward—it was Blade Wind Moritz.
"When... did you..."
Blade Wind Moritz, covered in cut wounds all over his body, was both shocked and furious as he struggled to ask.
"The trap was set the moment I stepped onto the field."
Doflamingo replied coolly, hands still in his pockets. Around him, several threads stained with blood emerged.
As Doflamingo had said, as soon as he entered the stage and 'taunted' the others, he quietly released transparent threads all around. When needed, these threads could be tightened and raised to form a three-dimensional deadly trap!
Using the semi-transparent 'Five-Colored Threads' in the battle earlier was intended to lull his opponents into a false sense of security.
"...I've lost,"
Had Blade Wind Moritz not possessed some skill, instinctively using his weapons to protect himself as soon as he sensed something was wrong, he wouldn't be covered in blood, but instead, his body would've been turned into a pile of scattered flesh under his own high-speed attacks.
One misstep, and you lose everything.
"So training in all aspects is necessary,"
In the spectator seats, Rosinante set an example in the arena to warn others.
"Blade Wind Moritz's speed is certainly impressive, but his defense is significantly weaker."
"Many times, the reason for failure isn't lack of strength, but having a weak point."
Doflamingo, who secured the first victory, walked back towards Rosinante and the others with his hands in his pockets.
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