Goro Goro no Mi (Devil Fruit) (Item) (Gold): Upon consumption, this top-tier Logia-type fruit allows the user's body to become elemental, transforming into lightning...
Weakness: Cannot touch seawater or Seastone.
Current Proficiency: 0/80000
Moves Unlocked: 9/12
Effects: Teleportation...
Lightning...
Thunder Shock...
Lightning Beast...
Thunder Bird...
Thunder Dragon...
Thunder God...
Divine Judgment...
Amaterasu: In Thunder God state, a vast amount of turbulent electrons form in the sky, chaining together before instantly descending upon the ground, creating countless lightning bolts. Upon impact, these form lightning chains, with the entire affected area within the range of attack.
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The proficiency of the Goro Goro no Mi has increased!
It came rather suddenly. Bai Ye had been using it constantly and hadn't paid particular attention to its proficiency, meaning an increase could happen at any time.
Of course, an increase at this moment was definitely good news, as it meant Bai Ye could better contend with the Navy's three Admirals.
On the other side, as the execution platform collapsed, everyone scattered.
Fire Fist Ace, shackled by Seastone cuffs that restricted his movement, crashed straight onto the ground.
Akainu flashed to Ace's side, raising his fist to strike.
The two executioners had fallen and were knocked unconscious. Moreover, with the execution platform destroyed, the normal execution procedure could no longer proceed.
So...
Akainu intended to kill him directly!
But just as Akainu's fist was about to descend, a current of electricity flashed!
Bai Ye appeared beside Akainu and delivered a flying kick to his face.
"Brat!"
Akainu's body swayed, and he abruptly raised his hand, reaching out towards Bai Ye.
However, as Akainu's fist lunged, Bai Ye's body first disintegrated into a shower of electricity, then reformed in front of Akainu.
Bang!
Bai Ye threw a punch forward, accompanied by the crackling sound of electricity. Bai Ye then struck Akainu in the abdomen, sending him flying.
"Ama no Murakumo!"
At this moment, Kizaru, using light, moved behind Bai Ye. He clenched his hands, and a large amount of light emerged, quickly taking the shape of a sword.
Kizaru raised his arm, sword in hand, and swung it forcefully at Bai Ye. In that same instant, the Steel Slime in Bai Ye's palm writhed and transformed into the Thunder Fang Beast.
Buzz!
The sound of a sword ringing echoed, and Bai Ye abruptly flung the sword backward.
As their weapons met, Bai Ye looked at Kizaru and said, "Your ability doesn't seem all that impressive either?"
As Bai Ye spoke, he exerted force, shaking Kizaru's Ama no Murakumo sword away.
But just as he repelled Kizaru, Bai Ye felt the surrounding temperature plummet. Looking up, he saw Aokiji had leaped above him, and a vast expanse of cold air descended.
Crack, crack!
In the blink of an eye, a large area of the ground froze over, and Bai Ye was encased in frost, turned into an ice sculpture.
However, this lasted only for a moment...
A large amount of electricity appeared on the ice surface, clearly indicating Bai Ye's intention to break free from the frost's restraint.
Akainu got up from the ground and walked towards Ace, intending to finish him before Bai Ye could break free.
His arm ignited once more, transforming into magma as it plunged towards Ace.
But...
Just as he was about to succeed, a swarm of bats suddenly appeared before Akainu. They quickly coalesced, and Hamel suddenly materialized in front of Akainu.
Bang!
Hamel took a direct punch from Akainu, his chest scorched by the searing magma, and he was sent flying.
However, as his body retreated, Hamel grabbed Ace's arm and pulled him out as well.
Sliding more than ten meters, Hamel stabilized himself and casually reached out, peeling off pieces of burnt flesh from his body.
Beneath the charred remains, however, was a patch of perfectly intact new flesh, as if Hamel had never been injured.
Yet, Akainu was certain his punch had landed and inflicted damage.
Akainu licked his lips. Why were these youngsters becoming more troublesome than the last?
Rumble!
At this moment, a deafening roar sounded as Bai Ye shattered the frost and stepped out.
Bai Ye twisted his stiffened neck and looked at Hamel, asking, "What? Are you planning to cause trouble too?"
Hamel grinned, "What are you saying? With so many people here, it's not unreasonable for me to take one, is it?"
Bai Ye replied, "That's fine. The one in your hands is mine."
Hamel agreed, "Alright, you eat the meat, and I'll have some of the broth."
"You two are just dividing people up like this, have you asked for our opinions?"
Voices came from behind them. Turning around, they saw people arriving with swords.
North Luo Jiuxiao, South Qi Qingming!
Chi Jiuxiao and Huo Qingming had arrived!
Hamel grinned, "Just two more weaklings, what difference does it make?"
The four stood in confrontation. On the Navy's side, the three Admirals still intended to attack Ace. Kizaru used light to move towards Ace.
But at this very moment...
A phoenix cry echoed from the sky, and a burning phoenix descended, colliding with Kizaru.
Whitebeard Pirates, First Division Commander!
Marco the Phoenix!
Simultaneously...
A burly man, who had appeared before Ace at some unknown time, was radiant all over, his body as hard as diamond.
Whitebeard Pirates, Third Division Commander.
Diamond Jozu!
At the same time, a man in a suit and top hat appeared behind Ace, wielding two rapiers and slashing at Ace's shackles.
The next moment, the shackles snapped.
Ace smiled, flexing his wrists, and said, "Vista, thanks!"
Whitebeard Pirates, Fifth Division Commander.
Vista the Flower Sword!
Whitebeard Pirates, Second Division Commander.
Fire Fist Ace!
The Navy had its powerhouses, and the Whitebeard Pirates were no exception. Whether it was to kill Ace or save him, it would not be an easy task.
Most importantly...
Ace was finally free from the Seastone shackles, allowing him to use his Devil Fruit abilities and join the fray.
From the assault on the inner bay, the ascent to the execution platform, to the current commencement of mutual combat, Ace's liberation signified that this war had reached its climax, and it was time to determine the victor.
Bai Ye let out a long sigh and looked at Chi Jiuxiao and Huo Qingming, asking, "Do you two believe you are stronger than Xia Zhi Feng?"
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