radicalducati Chapter 111 The Spirit of Vengeance Created by the Lava Demon God, Red Hair Attacks
Chapter 111 The Spirit of Vengeance Created by the Lava Demon God, Red Hair Attacks
Chapter 111 The Spirit of Vengeance Created by the Lava Demon God, Red Hair Attacks
Dilt's "kill order" exploded like a thunderclap, instantly igniting the entire Alabasta!
On the edge of the ruins of Katrea, in the gap between consciousness and reality,
The enormous lava pit was filled with dark red magma, exuding an aura of destruction and death.
Deep in the pit, Arjuna's body, with only a faint glow remaining, floated like a candle in the wind, about to completely merge into this desecrated land.
His consciousness sank into an endless expanse of coldness and darkness.
It was this pure and desperate darkness that attracted that being.
A shadow silently seeped into this space of consciousness.
Directly in front of Arjuna's shattered soul core, a blurry yet incredibly clear outline coalesced.
"What a tragic ending, God-given hero."
The count's voice resounded directly in Arjuna's core consciousness, like the hiss of a venomous snake coiling around his soul.
"The noble son of Indra, an archer upholding the righteous law, was ultimately pierced through the heart by the very Master he swore to protect. It's a heartbreaking irony."
Arjuna's remaining consciousness fluctuated violently, and painful spiritual particles surged forth from the deliberately torn wound once again.
The count tilted his head slightly, a cold smile curving his lips, devoid of any warmth.
"Will it just vanish like this? Carrying this overwhelming hatred and unfulfilled desire to protect, will it simply return to nothingness?"
The count's voice suddenly rose, carrying a seductive and inciteful quality.
"Let that man who betrayed you continue to use your power to create even more carnage on this land?"
The image of Akainu holding his spirit core, the lava pit swallowing everything, the child's crying face—"Look, he is no longer human, but a monster driven by death and revenge. He stole your power and used it to slaughter everything you cherished! This power, which should have protected the light, has been used to spread eternal darkness!"
Arjuna's core fragments erupted with an unprecedented aura.
"Accept it, Arjuna," the count's voice became like a sigh from the abyss.
"Accept this darkness that originates from the deepest part of your soul. This is not depravity, but awakening!"
"You are no longer bound by that ridiculous contract, no longer to struggle painfully over differing ideologies! At this moment, the flame burning within you..."
"Your only rule is revenge!"
The count's figure appeared even taller in the darkness, as if he had become the very embodiment of revenge.
He slowly opened his palm toward Arjuna's shattered spiritual core.
Within that palm lay all the emotions that Arjuna had unleashed at the moment of his death, which were then absorbed by the Count.
"Pray to me, Arjuna," the count's voice was like a final judgment.
"Pray for vengeance! Pray for strength! Pray for return! Let Gandhi draw back once more, but this time the arrow will be aimed at the heart of the traitor!"
"Let the divinely bestowed hero become a vengeful spirit seeking death!"
Driven by boundless hatred and obsession, Arjuna's remaining consciousness finally let out a final, silent roar!
revenge!!!
The cold curve at the corner of the count's mouth finally widened into a truly satisfied, yet cruel smile.
"The contract is made. Welcome back, Avenger. The stage is ready for you."
Naval Command Center, Albana, the capital city
Dead silence! Utter dead silence!
Sengoku, Garp, Kuzan, Smoker, and the others all stared with grim faces at the fiery rain in the sky, which resembled apocalyptic judgment, and at Akainu's lava-god-like figure.
The communication channels were filled with panicked reports and curses from various outposts.
Akainu's rain of fire covered areas including parts of the Kingdom's controlled territory and the outer perimeter of the Navy's positions!
"Sakazuki—he's gone mad! He won't even spare his own people?!"
Kuzan's voice was filled with an unbelievable chill, and the ice crystals at his fingertips shattered with rage.
"That bastard is no longer Admiral Sakazuki!" Smoker said, biting his cigar.
The smoke billowed uncontrollably, its eyes reflecting both anger at the depravity of its colleagues and fear of the destructive power.
Garp remained silent, but his knuckles turned white as he clenched his fists. He looked southeast, where his two grandsons were.
Akainu's rain of fire also threatens them.
Koyatl's beautiful face was filled with pity and anger.
"Tescatlipoca, is this the fairness you wanted?! Sacrificing innocent lives?!"
"Now is not the time for anger!" Marshal Sengoku slammed his hand on the table, his eyes flashing with a mixture of determination and pain.
"Akainu Sakazuki is no longer a Marine! His actions are tantamount to betraying justice! Betraying the World Government! And he even attempts to destroy the entire Alabasta!"
He took a deep breath, and his voice was amplified through the Den Den Mushi (sound-blocking Den Den Mushi) to all naval units.
"All naval units, listen up! Target changed! Highest priority!"
"Slay the traitor—Sakazuki!"
"Stop their world-destroying actions! Protect the civilians of Alabasta!"
"Whoever completes this order will be considered to have executed the highest justice! Resources, honor, and even the Holy Grail are all possible rewards!"
"Execute the command!"
Once the order was given, the entire naval command system instantly began operating at high speed!
Although some hawkish officers still hesitated because of Akainu's past prestige.
However, under the combined prestige of Sengoku and Garp, as well as the allure of the Holy Grail, most of the elite naval forces turned their cannons and weapons toward their former comrade in the sky.
Now he is a world-destroying demon god who destroys nations.
A makeshift hospital ward in the heart of the resistance village.
Ace and Luffy struggled in intense pain.
The Devil Fruit's rampage felt like countless red-hot steel needles piercing his body, and his consciousness teetered on the brink of collapse.
Chopper, sweating profusely, was preparing an even stronger tranquilizer, while Roger and Karna were using their Haki and magic to suppress the raging energy within them.
Just then, a blinding red light suddenly shone through the window!
Immediately following was a deafening roar and a violent tremor of the earth, as a terrifying pressure pressed down as if it were a tangible force!
"What is that?!" Chopper looked out the window in horror.
Under the pitch-black sun, countless pillars of lava fire, shrouded in deathly black energy, tore through the sky and fell in all directions!
Several of them were falling towards their area!
"That bastard, Magma Brat!" Roger instantly understood, and his eyes blazed with fury!
"He wants to—destroy this place—"
Karna's golden pupils contracted; he could sense the unprecedented destructive power contained within the rain of fire.
The violent tremors and the threat of death acted like a stimulant to Ace and Luffy, who were still unconscious!
"Ah!" Ace suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes burning with an indomitable flame.
Luffy's body uncontrollably spewed out milky white flames once again.
"Fire—Fire Rain—Alabasta—Vivi's Country!"
"Luffy! Ace! Don't move!" Chopper shouted anxiously.
"Gum-Gum!" Luffy's body twisted and swelled in agony, and the rubbery ground spread around him.
"Everyone's in danger—we can't let him get away!"
The two struggled to sit up, their faces contorted in excruciating pain, their bandages soaked with cold sweat, but their eyes held an unprecedented determination!
"Roger—and Little Sun—"
Ace felt he had reached the final moment. He gritted his teeth, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
"Take us there!"
"That's right—beat that—bastard!" Luffy's voice was hoarse.
That determination to protect our partners and safeguard this land is as unshakable as a rock!
Roger looked at the almost life-burning determination in the eyes of the two boys, and his heart felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer.
He knew that in their current state, forcibly moving them or even engaging in combat would be tantamount to suicide!
"Nonsense! You guys are just being ridiculous now!"
"Father!" Ace interrupted him, flames flickering in his eyes.
"If we lie here—watching Vivi's country burn to ashes and watching our comrades be killed—that would be worse than death!"
"I can eat less meat, but I must protect my comrades!"
Luffy forced a smile, though it looked worse than a grimace.
Karna looked at the two Masters, remained silent for a moment, and a hint of respect flashed in his golden eyes.
"Master, I am aware of your will." He turned to Roger.
"Saber, take them there. Zoro and Sanji. You stay here to protect the villagers."
"I will use my flames to suppress the riots within Masters and protect their safety."
"The battlefield needs our strength."
Roger looked at Ace and Luffy's unwavering gazes, then glanced at the apocalyptic scene outside the window.
Finally, the former king gritted his teeth and laughed with endless worry.
"Hahaha! Good! You truly are my son and grandson! When it comes to a fight, how can we be left out?!"
"Chopper! Get the emergency medicine ready! Sun, lead the way! Our objective is to beat that arsonist back to the Hell Furnace!"
Above Katya, the Dark Sun Ship.
Ramses II maneuvered the damaged solar ship, narrowly avoiding a falling pillar of lava.
On the boat, Vivi held the child she had rescued, looking down at her home, now a giant lava crater, and the lives that had vanished, tears streaming silently down her face.
Napoleon leaned against the wrecked cannon, his face pale, but his eyes were fixed on Akainu's figure below.
Sabo, having just awakened under Hercules' protection, immediately understood the situation upon seeing the rain of fire in the sky and Deirdre's announcement.
"Your Majesty! We cannot retreat!" Sabo struggled to his feet, his voice hoarse but full of strength.
"Akainu must be stopped! Otherwise, the entire Alabasta will be reduced to ashes! And that's the Overseer's order!"
"I know!" Ramses II's golden eyes burned with icy fury.
"This healing has blasphemed my glory and slaughtered my Master's people; its crime deserves death! But this ship is damaged and cannot be held aloft for long—hmm?"
Before he finished speaking, several powerful auras pierced through the rainforest mist like sharp swords and arrived in an instant!
It was Shanks, the red-haired Shanks at the very front, holding Griffin down, his eyes sharp as knives.
Hawkeye Mihawk carries the black sword "Night" on his back, exuding an aloof and sharp aura.
Sasaki Kojiro pressed his hand against the dry blanching object, his expression as still as water.
Merlin tapped his staff lightly, his face unusually serious.
"That's Shanks, the Fifth Emperor! He's Luffy's friend!" Vivi exclaimed in surprise.
"The situation is urgent, we'll catch up later!"
Shanks' gaze swept over Akainu, who stood below like a demon god, and then looked at the rain of fire falling from the sky.
"Leave that bastard to us! You all retreat to safety first! Conserve your strength!"
Without any unnecessary words, Shanks let out a long roar, and his Conqueror's Haki erupted like a raging sea, enveloping Griffin!
He leaped into the air, his figure transforming into a dark red bolt of lightning that tore through the air, striking down directly at Akainu!
"Lion Valley!"
Akainu's magma eyes remained unmoved as he fiercely met the attack with his giant magma fist, which was wrapped in jet-black patterns!
Boom! ...
The Conqueror's Haki slash collided violently with the lifeless lava, and the violent shockwave instantly leveled the surrounding ruins once again!
Shanks grunted, his body being thrown backward by the terrifying force, and Griffin's blade trembled and hummed!
"Such immense power! Much stronger than when we last met!"
Shanks steadied himself in mid-air, shook his numb arms, and a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes, but more so, a boiling fighting spirit.
"Sakazuki, you look even more like absolute justice now! It's a pity you've lost some of your human qualities!"