Atlas observed World, whose expression turned pale briefly and then grew more disdainful.
These remnants of the old era should've exited the historical stage long ago, leaving the current era for the younger generation.
It'd be preferable if the fools in Mariejois were dealt with before the finale, saving him the trouble of closing the net later.
However, considering such matters, let's not even delve into the national treasures the Celestial Dragons depend on. World alone might not suffice to obliterate Mariejois. It would be nearly the same if figures like Shiki, Whitebeard, and the others took charge.
Bang! ! !
An explosion occurred at Atlas's feet, creating a sizable crater on the already battered deck. Wood chips scattered in all directions, embedding deeply into the ship's side.
His entire body shot forward like an arrow released from its bowstring, leaving a series of ghostly images in the air as he charged towards World.
'This guy...'
World's eyes squinted slightly, his mind racing.
'No, the battleground can't be set on Groseade.'
Otherwise, the aftermath of their clash could be sufficient to wreck his dream ship.
Even though the materials for the hull are costly, they won't endure the rough handling of these two!
"More More Jubai Sandan (More More Tenfold Shotgun)!!"
Considering this, World swiftly drew the musket from his waist, prompting it to rapidly enlarge. The dark armament haki enveloped him, forming a barrier in front.
Boom! ! !
Before World could refine his defensive stance, Atlas's fist had already landed, the anaconda-like muscles releasing formidable power, sending World flying in an instant.
Boom! !
Leveraging the momentum, World retreated, mid-air steps causing bursts of air explosions, with layers of airwaves rippling in all directions.
Geppo!
Clearly, World shifted the battleground to the sky.
Even though he wasn't sure where this little devil originated, it seemed he managed to defeat Whitebeard simply by exploiting the latter's advanced age. As for World, he believed that, being a few years older than Whitebeard, Marine's special detention methods kept his physical functions in their prime.
In a battle of endurance, he was confident he wouldn't lose to the young Marine before him.
"Oh? You're quite sure of yourself."
Atlas clearly grasped World's intention, his expression reflecting a sense of reasoning.
According to Marine's intel, the reason World held back for so long after escaping Impel Down was largely due to the Groseade beneath his feet.
This is why the Marine dared to conclude that World's target must be Amazon Lily based on just one photo.
This ship represents his hope for revenge against the world! !
"The arrogance of old-school pirates remains so familiar, but..."
Unsurprisingly, Atlas leaped directly into the air, gradually ascending to a height half a head above World, peering down at his opponent from an elevated position.
"Carelessness can lead to death!"
"——?!!"
World's eyes twitched.
'I almost forgot, this guy possesses the same ability as Shiki. He can effortlessly fly, and it doesn't demand a considerable amount of physical energy like Geppo.'
Nevertheless, World isn't ready to throw in the towel just yet.
He lifted the musket, displaying some cracks in his hand, aimed it at Atlas with a smirk, and swiftly pulled the trigger.
"More More Hyakubai Sandan (More More Hundredfold Shotgun)!!"
As the gunfire echoed, a jet-black bullet soared through the air, rapidly expanding to a hundred times its size, slamming into Atlas with force! !
"As I mentioned, this kind of thing... is of no use to me."
Atlas moved his fingers slightly, and the massive cannonball detached from its high-speed trajectory, hovering quietly in front of him.
"Since one is ineffective, I don't believe a dozen will be useless!"
World clenched his teeth, expressing his hatred as he continuously pulled the trigger of the gun in his hand. The bullets expanded rapidly under the influence of the Devil Fruit, eventually converging into a massive rain of shells, hurtling towards Atlas.
He refused to believe it. Could there be no limit to this peculiar ability?
Although it differed from Shiki's abilities he had encountered, all powers had their constraints.
Just like his More-More Fruit, capable of increasing only a hundredfold at most.
However, Atlas conveyed a different message through his actions.
Apologies, there are exceptions that can truly defy all expectations.
Buzz—! ! !
Ripples resembling water waves suddenly manifested in the air, causing the entire world to seemingly freeze. The initially dazzling rain of shells appeared to be restrained by an invisible colossal hand for an instant.
"How is this possible…"
World's eyes widened, unable to fathom the scene before him.
The bullets, expanded hundreds of times, might not have been the largest, but they were undeniably several times larger than ordinary cannonballs.
Click——! !
World pulled the trigger again, but there was only a crisp sound.
It was evident that there were no more bullets.
A conventional flintlock gun like this could originally hold a limited number of bullets. World fired it haphazardly, and the bullets in the magazine were depleted in a matter of seconds.
"I think I'll return these to you."
With a mental command from Atlas, the cannonballs that once filled the sky reversed their course, descending toward World!
"Revert!"
Rumble——! ! !
The instant World reclaimed his fruit power, dozens of shells exploded on the spot, and a small mushroom cloud instantly shrouded his figure.
"Defeated?!"
Smoker, closely monitoring the battle, looked up, a bit uncertain.
"How is that possible? That guy won't meet his end so easily."
Enel's gaze became intense, and he shook his head in disbelief.
"Yo?! You weren't so arrogant a moment ago. When did you learn to act cool after taking a beating?" Smoker squinted at Enel, half-jokingly sarcastic.
"...damn you, Smoker!! If you've got the guts, come and face me for 300 rounds!!" Enel was momentarily stunned, then his face turned crimson from his neck to his large earlobes. Veins bulged on his forehead, and he bellowed at Smoker.
"Bring it on, I'm not scared of anyone!!" Smoker retorted in a less than convincing manner.
He was determined to reclaim the status he held on that day and make this young upstart acknowledge his Logia prowess.
"You two..."
The banter between the two immediately drew the attention of everyone around, and Kyros shook his head in exasperation.
These two are always at it all day long! !
"Fine, do as you please."
In any case, the space on board the Ryu-Sen is vast, and there's even a dedicated arena for combat. With the strength of these two, they're nowhere near capable of causing any disturbance on the Ryu-Sen.
He casually instructed a nearby soldier to handle the situation, and Kyros wholeheartedly observed the ongoing battlefield.
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"More More Geppo Hyakubai Soku (More More Moonwalk Hundredfold Speed)!!!"
A loud cry echoed, and a dark figure burst out from the fiery clouds, swiftly heading towards Atlas.
World is skilled in two physical techniques - and Soru.
Even though he has only grasped the basics and didn't master the associated advanced techniques, thanks to More-More fruit's multiplying abilities, he can easily overcome those advanced moves.
"Hey, aren't your skills in observation haki lacking?"
Atlas focused his gaze on the rapidly moving World, and suddenly, a red light gleamed in his eyes. The entire scene seemed to slow down, resembling a slow-motion movie.
Various images flashed in his mind - Future Vision!
"More More Hyakubai Panchi (More More Hundredfold Punch)!"
In an instant, World descended in front of Atlas at a frightening pace.
His fists, already clad in armament, resembled raindrops as they pummeled the target ahead. Each punch, intensified by a hundredfold speed, produced thunderous echoes in the air.
Just one of these punches could render Enel incapable of continuing the fight!
Swish, swish, swish!!!
Confronting this onslaught, Atlas's expression remained stoic, his eyes still flickering with the red light. His bones and muscles adapted like pliable clay to the fierce gusts from the rapid punches, and he maneuvered as best as he could.
"Kami-e Nenen (Paper Arts Slime)!"
Combined with Observation Haki, foreseeing the future, and the ultimate revival ability, Atlas nearly perfected this technique.
Incredible!
Witnessing this unfolding spectacle, World's eyes widened, a sense of injustice overwhelming him. He felt that all his strength amounted to nothing!
And then!
Suddenly, a muffled sound, countless sparks erupted, and black fists left their mark on the black and red chest.
Boom—!
Like sparks meeting the ground, waves of pressure rippled in all directions. The tremendous impact swiftly dented Atlas's chest before propelling him backward.
"It's still quite intense."
Atlas shook his head. Despite his exceptional bone and muscle density, he was ultimately made of flesh and blood.
In terms of sheer defense, he might not match up to Big Mom.
World's Haki-infused 100-speed punch dealt a powerful blow, undoubtedly causing injury.
However...
Atlas touched his now healed chest.
Perfectly intact.
Right after, a formidable pillar of flames erupted from behind, forcefully halting his rapid descent.
Swish—!
Before World could react, two laser beams shot out from Atlas's eyes, piercing towards his line of sight!
The attack covered everywhere his eyes could reach, making it exceptionally fast, no less than Kizaru's Yasakani no Magatama (Comma Jewel of Eight Shaku)!
"More More Hyakubai Panchi (More More Hundredfold Punch)!"
World clenched his teeth, thinking of Atlas revealing two new abilities!
However, he couldn't evade anymore, so he had to thrust his fist forward. The armament-coated fist now bore an even deeper layer of Haki.
When—!
The laser beam encountered significant resistance, deflecting at an angle and leaving behind a bloodied hole, revealing the bones in the fist.
This is just the strength of the pig talisman, yet he managed to redirect the laser with a single punch.
This simple act demonstrates that World has the ability to revolutionize the old era, and his Armament Haki proficiency is commendable.
Swish—!
Atlas didn't allow his adversaries a chance to recover. Seizing the advantage, he teleported upwards, materializing directly in front of World.
"Hey!"
Grinning, muscles across his body writhed, subcutaneous fascia tightened, and his arms visibly thickened out of thin air.
"——!!?"
Before World could react, Atlas drew a deep breath, steam enveloping him as his body resembled a tightly stretched bow.
Release!
Bang, bang, bang, bang!
A shadow of fists, even more formidable than World's earlier, enveloped him. Almost every punch was wrapped in high-level Armament Haki, akin to hundreds of fists striking World's body!
Kuang, kuang, kuang, kuang!
The world appeared like a loosely held sack, contorted randomly. Massive fists rained down on his form, blood gushing continuously, and bones and muscles torn apart incessantly!
"More More Hyakubai Chi no ya (More More Hundredfold Blood Arrrow)!"
Puff—!
A stream of blood sprayed from World's mouth, expanding instantly and splashing towards Atlas with a piercing sound through the air!
"..."
Witnessing this, Atlas resorted to evade.
Boom—!
The massive blood arrow descended upon the sea, creating a pit several feet deep. Numerous fish and sea creatures were affected, their white bellies floating on the water.
The once-clear blue sea was instantly tainted red.
Originally, the More-More Fruit couldn't increase his size.
But from the moment this spurt of blood occurred, it no longer counted as part of World himself, allowing him to double its size and speed.
"Huah...huah..."
With this spurt of blood, World finally gained a moment to catch his breath. He greedily inhaled the fresh air, casting an uncertain glance at Atlas.
What kind of monster is this guy?!
If he hadn't been convinced that the More-More Fruit power was still in play, he might have mistaken the Marine before him for the More-More Fruit user!
The terrifying speed and power unleashed in that moment surpassed even the speed increase of a hundred times.
Not to mention the astonishing reaction speed.
Now, World was starting to believe Byojack's words.
—This guy is an absolute monster!
"Ah, as expected, you're quite resilient!"
Atlas observed the still vibrant World. Despite the numerous fist marks on his body, he hadn't yet forfeited his combat capability.
I must admit, just like most individuals in the pirate world.
Tough as nails and resilient to the core!
"But... it's time to wrap this up."
Atlas's gaze turned increasingly serious, his palms subtly brushing against the Kaminari at his waist.
It's been a while since he returned to the Marine Base in the New World. Given the current scenario, the unrestrained pirates in the New World are likely getting bolder and more unruly.
The influence of Whitebeard's final words cannot be overstated.
"The secret of Ittoryu: One snap of the finger contains twenty moments; One moment contains twenty thoughts; One thought contains ninety instants; One instant contains nine million births and deaths!"
A burst of crimson flashed, the blade slicing through space, disrupting time and dimensions. It was as if time had been momentarily frozen, and myriad sword lights descended upon World.
"Senkiri Issen (Thousand cuts in one flash)!!!"
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