"Bang!!"
In the southern part of the island, a fierce clash sent both combatants skidding backward.
At some point, Sally had transformed into a towering giantess, several meters tall, her presence utterly intimidating.
Noticing this, she smiled while observing the battlefield and couldn't help but praise, "Well done, Helen!"
"Damn you...!"
A CP0 operative, now transformed into a powerful giant ape, snarled, his face darkened with fury.
"Fist-Gun: Rapid Strike!!"
Enraged, he charged forward, his massive fists, encased in Haki, raining down like bullets in a relentless barrage.
"So uncivilized, no sense of chivalry at all!"
Sally let out a playful chuckle, but her combat style was anything but delicate.
"Hardened Dough!"
Her hands suddenly expanded, ballooning into massive fists that rivaled her opponent's in size and strength. Covered in Armament Haki, they punched and stretched out rapidly, meeting the CP0 agent's attacks head-on in a ferocious exchange of blows.
"Boom! Boom!"
The battlefield trembled as the two combatants exchanged fierce attacks.
Moments later, both were knocked back. Sally's eyes narrowed as her body began to shift. Her figure swelled like a balloon, and two additional arms sprouted from her sides, giving her four in total.
"Rokuogan Secret Technique!"
Her feet slammed into the ground as she launched herself forward with incredible speed.
At the same moment, the CP0 operative mirrored her, gathering his strength for a powerful counterattack.
Sally's six iron-like fists, radiating immense force and enveloped in Haki so dense it was black as ink, united into a single devastating strike.
"Hummm——"
The air distorted, vibrating from the sheer pressure as she unleashed her attack:
"True Rokuogan!!"
The CP0 operative roared, his imposing presence filling the battlefield. His fur-covered fists joined together, brimming with overwhelming energy.
"Great Ape Cannon!!"
The two attacks collided with an earth-shattering impact.
"Boom! Boom!"
…
Meanwhile, not far away, another battle was unfolding.
Lying in the rubble, battered and bruised, the Longleg warrior Rock wiped the blood from his lips and watched Helen's earlier performance with amazement.
"A giant with Logia powers... That's seriously insane!"
Rock had already transformed into his hybrid form as the user of the Bug-Bug Fruit: Flea Model. Despite his agility and speed, his youth and inexperience left him struggling against a seasoned Marine Vice Admiral.
His opponent was also a Zoan-type user, wielding the Ox-Ox Fruit: Water Buffalo Model. With a tough hide, mastery of the Six Powers, and proficient Haki, he was a formidable adversary.
Even with the power boost from the Rumble Ball, Rock was barely managing to hold his ground.
"You should be worrying about yourself!"
Vice Admiral Iron Bull Moses bellowed. His twin horns, gleaming black with Armament Haki, pointed directly at Rock as he charged forward with unstoppable momentum.
"This time, I'll skewer you!"
"Troublesome bastard..."
Rock muttered through gritted teeth, his face twisting into a determined grimace.
Rock, his entire body taut with tension, readied himself for the oncoming assault. Although he knew he couldn't outright defeat his opponent, he refused to become a burden.
"Steel Bull Charge!"
Vice Admiral Moses, transformed into his full Water Buffalo form, stomped the ground and charged with electrifying speed, horns gleaming with deadly intent.
"Swoosh!"
But just before the deadly charge could connect, a green barrier suddenly materialized in front of Rock.
"Bang!!"
A deafening crash echoed across the battlefield as Moses's sharp horns collided with the barrier. Immovable and indestructible, the barrier repelled the attack with incredible force, sending the Vice Admiral flying into the rubble.
"Now's my chance!"
The barrier disappeared in an instant, and Rock's eyes sharpened with resolve.
"Swoosh..."
Leaping high into the air, his long legs extended like whipcords. Utilizing his incredible jumping ability, Rock launched himself at the disoriented Moses, his legs moving faster than the eye could follow.
"Storm Kick!"
"Slash! Slash! Slash!"
A relentless barrage of razor-sharp air blades rained down upon the Vice Admiral, who was still reeling from the rebound of his own charge.
Caught mid-fall and unable to regain his footing, Moses was pummeled by the onslaught.
"Boom! Boom!"
"Arghh!!"
Landing with a satisfied huff, Rock wiped the sweat from his brow, visibly relieved.
Turning to face a distant figure over 100 meters away, he called out, "Thanks, Bangi! You really saved me!"
To everyone's astonishment, Bangi himself was standing inside a spherical barrier. A formidable member of the Holy Knights was attacking him with fierce sword strikes, but Bangi appeared completely unbothered, even managing to casually assist Rock.
"Hehe, just doing my job as the 'Strongest Shield!'"
Bangi, known for his playful and mischievous demeanor, grinned wickedly. As a proficient user of the Barrier-Barrier Fruit, Bangi's role wasn't just to hold off his powerful opponents. He also acted as a protector, stepping in to shield allies in need.
"You bastard!"
The blade of the Holy Knight, covered in Haki, struck Bangi's barrier with all its might. But the impenetrable defense forced the attacker back, frustration etched into their face.
"Hehe, the Holy Knights and the Celestial Dragons... So scary!"
Letting the barrier vanish, Bangi dug into his nose, flicking the contents toward his opponent with a taunting smirk.
"Come on, kill me if you can!"
"You insolent peasant!!"
The enraged Knight's face darkened, their patience at its limit. As a user of the Soaring-Soaring Fruit, the Knight unfolded magnificent angelic wings from their back.
"Swoosh!!"
With a mighty flap, countless razor-sharp feathers shot through the air like blades, each glinting ominously.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
The storm of feathers rained down upon Bangi.
"Clang! Clang!"
A spherical barrier reappeared around him just in time. The razor feathers struck the barrier repeatedly but failed to leave even a scratch.
The Knight was undeterred. "Swoosh!" They vanished from sight, appearing behind Bangi in an instant. Their sword, wrapped in Haki, slashed down with blinding speed.
"Clang!!"
Once again, Bangi's barrier-coated arm blocked the strike with precision. The Knight's pupils contracted in shock.
"Did you think I could only hide behind my shell?"
Bangi's grin turned feral. Covering his barrier-protected fists in jet-black Haki, he roared, "Unbeatable Barrier: Super Heavy Punch!"
"Clang! Clang!"
"Boom! Boom!"
The force of his punches created shockwaves that rippled through the air, sending the Holy Knight staggering backward.
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