svetikya Chapter 155 Encirclement and Suppression, Unexpected Help!
Chapter 155 Encirclement and Suppression, Unexpected Help!
Chapter 155 Encirclement and Suppression, Unexpected Help!
Deep in the Kamishō rainforest in southeastern Alabasta.
Towering ancient trees block out the sun, and twisted vines and strange fungi emitting a faint glow create a bizarre and dangerous world.
The Straw Hat crew, along with Roger, Bonney, Jason, Buggy, and the rescued King Cobra, are struggling through this primeval green maze.
The atmosphere was so heavy it was almost palpable.
Bonnie's face was still wet with tears; the tragic end of her father, Big Bear, was like a sharp knife piercing her heart.
But at this moment she had to muster her strength, because she could clearly feel that the once boundless life force of Hercules, the follower, was now as weak as a candle flickering in the wind.
He nearly burned himself out in his attempt to escape from Im.
Even more unsettling is the terrifying aura of malice, which, like maggots crawling on bones, is chasing after us from the direction of the capital, like a constantly tightening net of death!
That is Im's purging power!
And the road ahead is by no means smooth.
"Boom! Boom!"
A colossal figure led the way.
That was Hercules, whose body had shrunk to about fifteen meters, yet he was still as powerful as a moving mountain!
He was in extremely poor condition. The crimson aura around him had long since vanished, and his bronze skin was covered with terrifying, crisscrossing wounds, some of which were even slowly oozing divine blood.
Each time he swung his arm to clear away the giant tree vines blocking his way, he would let out a suppressed groan, and his movements would become noticeably slower and stiffer.
He refused to absorb even a single bit of his Master Bonnie's magic power, relying entirely on his spiritual source and his indomitable will to sustain himself.
Luffy and his crew looked at the giant's back as he cleared the way for them, their feelings a mix of emotions.
They had guessed of the berserker's heroic feat of fighting the King of the World, and now seeing him in such a miserable state, they felt both admiration and worry.
"Hey! Big guy! Are you alright?!" Luffy couldn't help but shout. Hercules just turned around, glanced at him with his eyes that were still burning with a faint red light, shook his head, and continued to walk forward in silence.
Suddenly, Hercules stopped abruptly and let out a low, warning roar.
Several powerful auras suddenly appeared from the shadows of the rainforest ahead, blocking their path.
The leader is none other than Rob Lucci, the CPO's strongest shield.
His face was cold and stern, his eyes burning with murderous intent, not only because of the mission, but also because the dramatic changes in the capital behind him made him extremely anxious.
My CP9 comrades are still there!
Without the spirit of the fallen, all he could do was show his loyalty with his life!
Beside him stood Korin, dressed in Celestial Dragon attire, his face terrifyingly gloomy.
His hand holding the sword trembled slightly with anger, not because he was aware of the Five Elders' death.
It was because his newly resurrected son, Shamrock, was still in the chaotic capital, his fate unknown!
He must apprehend these culprits to explain himself to Lord Im and earn a chance to redeem himself from this humiliation.
Smoker, with a cigar in his mouth, also looked grim.
Beside him was Quetzal Koyatl, whom he had ordered to come along.
The South American god no longer wore his usual sunny smile; instead, he looked at the battered Hercules and Luffy with a sense of helplessness and pity.
Heading towards the front lines of the battlefield, Taigong Wang and Yang insisted on continuing forward, while only the others turned back to pursue and intercept them.
"The Straw Hat Boy—Gol D. Roger. And the berserker who caused the chaos—"
Karin's voice was icy, carrying the arrogance and killing intent unique to Celestial Dragons.
"Your farce should end now! Surrender, and perhaps you'll die a quicker death!"
"Phew, it's like a persistent ghost!" Zoro spat out a breath, and he and Sanji immediately assumed fighting stances.
Usopp and Buggy were so frightened that they hugged each other.
Roger strode to the front of the group, his hearty smile tinged with a hint of seriousness.
"Hahaha! You want to capture these brats and my Master? You'll have to ask my sword for permission first!"
Although he was full of heroic spirit, he could also sense the divine aura emanating from the woman opposite him who called herself Garp, which was extremely dangerous.
He had fought with that woman before, and she seemed to have a way of restraining him.
"Negotiation is useless; only justice will prevail," Lucci said coldly, his body slightly lowered, already in battle stance.
I don't know if it's just my imagination, but it seems like something melted away and disappeared into the shadows.
Smoker sighed, and his elemental body turned into smoke.
"Though I dislike this—it's an order. Quetzalcoatl!"
Quetzalcoatl shrugged helplessly: "Seriously, Master, forcing a lady to fight isn't gentlemanly behavior, especially since I'm a naval hero!"
But she had already begun to radiate a warm yet undeniable sunlight.
War is imminent!
Roger unleashed a powerful slash, the overwhelming Conqueror's Haki enveloping the Supreme Grade Sword's sharpness, tearing through the atmosphere!
However, Quetzalcoatl was as light as a feather, and a golden light appeared in his hand at some unknown time. It carried the scorching power of the sun god and the weight of some kind of civilization, and he easily blocked Roger's slash.
Boom! The collision of divinity and domineering power created a shockwave that caused the surrounding trees to fall over!
"Last time, that bastard wouldn't let me use Conqueror's Haki, but this time you're going to face me at my peak! Such power! Hahahaha!"
Roger laughed loudly, his attacks becoming increasingly fierce, his swordsmanship sweeping and powerful, full of the boldness and experience of conquering the sea.
"Enough with the nonsense, Roger! I'm Garp! The sun that brought civilization and sowing seeds!"
Quetzalcoatl's smile remained unchanged, but his fighting style became exceptionally fierce.
The punches were accompanied by the rhythmic beats of an ancient ritual and the scorching heat of the sun; each impact sent a tingling sensation through Roger's arm!
Her power originates from mythology and faith, which is completely different from the system of the One Piece world.
At the same time, there was indeed a trace of Iron Fist power within Roger's Spirit Origin that felt familiar.
On the other side, Hercules let out a weary but still ferocious roar and took the initiative to meet all the remaining enemies!
He knew he was in terrible condition and had to buy time for his Master and allies.
Karin's Holy Sword Technique is superb, and his attacks, imbued with top-tier Armament Haki, are cunning and ruthless, specifically targeting Heracles' wounds!
Smoker transformed into smoke and continuously interfered, attempting to control the situation using the Seastone Jigsaw Technique!
Lucci transformed into his leopard form, using his incredible speed to launch harassing attacks, his finger gun repeatedly striking Hercules' massive body with dull thuds.
Hercules swung his enormous fist, each strike causing the earth to tremble and forcing Lucci and Garin to constantly dodge.
He grabbed Smoker's elemental smoke, and the violent power temporarily bound the Logia type!
With his other hand, he slammed his fist on the ground, providing support to Roger who was nearly hit.
But he was too weak!
His movements were far less agile than before, and the wounds on his body were constantly increasing. Every punch and every block accelerated the collapse of his spiritual foundation, and the light of his tenth life was rapidly fading!
The Straw Hat crew fought hard against other CPO agents and some naval officers in an attempt to relieve the pressure, but the center of the high-stakes battle still revolved around Hercules.
"Big guy! Golden-armored guy, go help him!" Bonnie watched Hercules struggling to hold on, her heart aching, and tears welled up again.
Jason gripped his sword tightly, and despite his inferior strength, he stood protectively in front of Bonnie and Cobra, his expression grim.
He couldn't afford to be distracted by helping Hercules.
Because from behind, that cold, evil aura was getting closer and closer, as if death itself was approaching.
Jason sensed that if he were to be enveloped by that icy aura, he would likely die instantly!
This was a critical juncture, with danger lurking both in front and behind.
"Furious, furious—it really is a wolf and a fox, Straw Hat Boy, and the legendary Pirate King."
A playful yet familiar voice came from the rainforest to the side.
Doflamingo, accompanied by Shakespeare, strode out with an arrogant air.
He looked at the brutal battle before him, a gloating yet incredibly excited smile on his face.
"Doflamingo?!" Everyone was shocked.
Lucci and Garin's expressions changed drastically: "Joker! You've come at the right time! Quickly help us take them down!"
However, Doflamingo simply smiled and shook his head.
He glanced at the increasingly intense evil aura behind him, then at Hercules and Roger who were struggling to hold on, and finally his gaze fell on the bewildered Luffy.
"Help? I'm now one of those targets that the King of the World wants to eliminate, just like you." He made a shocking statement!
Before Lucci and the others could process the news, Doflamingo snapped his fingers at Shattrath behind him.
"It's your turn, Mr. Writer. Give us a performance of a miraculous escape from a desperate situation!"
Shakespeare bowed gracefully, his face displaying the fervor of someone creating a great play.
"With pleasure, My Lord! Let the opening ceremony begin, let the story unfold now—" The time for the performance has come, let thunderous applause resound here!
Noble Phantasm unleashed!
It takes time; the surrounding space seems to be drawn back to the stage, and reality becomes blurry and distorted!
Countless classic theatrical scenes.
Romeo and Juliet's balcony at night, King Lear's stormy night, Hamlet's castle terrace.
These dramas flashed by and intertwined like a revolving lantern!
This is not a powerful offensive or defensive Noble Phantasm, but a barrier that is extremely adept at interfering with cognition, confusing perception, and distorting the boundary between reality and fantasy!
The pursuing malevolent aura suddenly froze, as if it had instantly lost its clear target, and began to wander in that bizarre and fantastical dreamscape.
The attacks of Lucci, Garin, Smoker, and others also experienced momentary confusion and deviation, as their senses were pulled into different plots!
"Now! Let's go!"
Doflamingo shouted and charged towards the Red Team's headquarters!
Roger reacted with lightning speed, forcing Quetzalcoatl back with a single strike, and roared, "Boys! Follow me!"
Hercules let out a final roar, using his last strength to slam forward, forcefully knocking aside the slightly bewildered Smoker and Garin, clearing a path for the group!
Without hesitation, the Straw Hat crew immediately followed Doflamingo and Roger, rushing into the depths of the rainforest.
"Don't even think about running!" Lucci and Garin were both shocked and furious, and tried to give chase, but Shakespeare's Noble Phantasm effect was still ongoing, severely distorting their sense of direction and distance, and their attacks repeatedly missed.
Quetzalcoatl frowned slightly, but did not forcefully break through the interference of the Noble Phantasm to pursue.
In just a few seconds, the Red Team, with Doflamingo's unexpected assistance and the cover of Shakespeare's Noble Phantasm, broke through the encirclement and temporarily disappeared into the dense rainforest of the Age of Gods.
When the effects of Shakespeare's Noble Phantasm wore off and Lucci and the others regained their senses, there was no one in front of them. Only the approaching aura behind them sent chills down their spines.
"Damn it! Joker! How dare you betray me!" Garin Sei was trembling with rage.
Lucci's face turned ashen. He glanced behind him and gritted his teeth, saying, "--Lord Garin! It looks like something's coming!"
Garin Sheng kicked Lucci over and stepped on Lucci's head.
"Mortal, I don't need you to remind me!"
Lu Qi rubbed one cheek hard against the mud, his calm, almost numb eyes flickering, as if the shadows had covered him and the Red Team had already run far away.
Doflamingo glanced back at the Black Party, a crazy and dangerous smile curving his lips.