One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 355 The End of the Battle: An Invitation to Katakuri

Chapter 355: The End of the Battle - Inviting Katakuri

boom!

With a deafening explosion, Slade's siege cannon blasted a large hole in Katakuri's mochi-shaped spiked club, but it didn't shatter it; the black club continued its downward slam.

Swish!

Seeing this, Slad frowned, his body exploding into a white cloud that vanished into the air. The next second, he landed back on the ice.

"Hehehe! What a formidable opponent! With the ability to predict their attacks in advance, plus their troublesome Devil Fruit power, if this continues, it will probably come down to a battle of stamina in the end! No wonder the captain has been making us train with weights!"

Slade, who had landed on the ice, stared at Katakuri, who was also slowly descending. His expression shifted in a complex way, until finally a look of realization appeared on his face.

call!

A gentle breeze swept across the ice, the evening sea breeze carrying the chill of the ice, making everyone feel a distinct shiver.

"Huh? You're not playing anymore?"

Katakuri, landing back on the ice, looked at Slad, who was standing in front of him with his arms crossed and deep in thought. A hint of doubt flashed in Katakuri's eyes. At that moment, Katakuri clearly sensed that Slad's fighting spirit had obviously disappeared.

"Hey! Katakuri! This battle has perfectly reached its purpose and there's no need to continue! But I heard your Devil Fruit ability has awakened? How about we exchange another blow and I see how your awakened ability works?"

Just as Katakuri looked puzzled, Slade's voice rang out from ahead, unhurried and with a smile on his face.

"Hmph! It's pointless! I've already fulfilled the conditions set by the hero! Why should I waste my time here with you? If we meet again, I'll show you my awakened abilities!"

Katakuri raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing Slad's words, then snorted coldly and decisively rejected Slad's proposal.

Katakuri had now acknowledged Slard's strength. The two had fought from morning till evening, and Slard, in terms of both raw power and mastery of his Devil Fruit ability, was clearly a formidable opponent.

Moreover, during his battle with Slade, Katakuri could clearly sense that Slade hadn't used his full strength, meaning Slade still possessed considerable power or a trump card.

"Hey, hahaha! Don't be so stingy, Katakuri! We've become friends through a fight, so let's be friends!"

Upon seeing the arrogant Katakuri, Slade burst into laughter, his serious expression from the previous battle vanishing as he said with a smile.

"Humph!"

Swish!

Katakuri glanced at Slade, then ignored him completely and left the ice, returning to the deck of the pirate ship in the blink of an eye.

"Tch! If you're not going to give it to me, then don't! Why did you just leave without even saying goodbye? How rude!"

Swish!

Slad watched Katakuri leave, his previously smiling face instantly turning disdainful. After muttering a sarcastic remark, he also returned to the Liberty.

"Huh? They stopped fighting? Is the battle over just like that? I haven't had enough!"

When he saw the two men on the battlefield returning to their respective ship decks, Bartolomeo asked in confusion, a look of regret on his face.

"Captain! I'm back!"

Bartolomeo's voice had barely faded when Slad returned to the deck of the Liberty, immediately strode over to Mu Chong, and said with a smile...

At this moment, the ship's doctor, Belinda, stepped out from the crowd and went straight to Slad. She immediately began a thorough examination, and upon seeing that Slad had only suffered minor superficial injuries, she left without saying a word.

"Huh? Hey! Belinda! You just glanced at me a few times and that's it? I'm injured! Hurry up and put some medicine on me and bandage me up!"

Belinda's swift and efficient manner left Slard completely bewildered. Then Slard began feigning distress, his expression incredibly lifelike.

"Tch! It's just a minor cut, I barely saw any blood. Don't waste my medicine, he'll recover after eating more food!"

Upon hearing Slard's words, Belinda, who had returned to her original position, spoke calmly and unhurriedly.

"Hey hahaha! Poor Slade!"

"Tch! You idiot navigator!"

"Hehehehe! Does Slad want to go back and fight again, only to come back seriously injured?"

When everyone saw Slard and Belinda's conversation, they immediately burst into laughter and started teasing them.

"Tch! I can't be bothered with you guys! Captain! That Katakuri is indeed as strong as you said, and his ability to predict the opponent's attacks is very troublesome in battle. My Devil Fruit ability can't hit him at all unless we fight him head-on at close range!"

Slad tossed his head, ignoring the teasing from the crowd, then turned to Mu Chong and described his feelings during the battle.

"Hmm! That was expected! Perhaps this will give you some direction on how to improve your strength. Also, what about his Devil Fruit ability? How does it feel?"

Mu Chong nodded slightly upon hearing Slad's words, then looked at Katakuri, who was also communicating with his family, and asked...

"Hmm? Katakuri's use of the Mochi Mochi Fruit's power is indeed very precise, and the fighting techniques he has developed are all very practical, but I haven't seen his awakened state!"

Slad followed Mu Chong's gaze and looked at Katakuri opposite him. This battle gave him much to think about, and a serious expression appeared on his face.

"Hehehe! No problem! We'll clash again sooner or later! I hope you gain something from this battle!"

As Mu Chong spoke, he slowly walked to the side closest to the pirate ship, because Katakuri had already reached the edge of the ship, his eyes fixed intently on them.

"Hero! I have fulfilled your conditions! I hope you will keep your promise at Mother's tea party. I will be waiting for you in Wan Guo!"

Katakuri stood tall on the ship's edge, his expression serious. Without uttering a single word, he raised his hand to signal his subordinates to start the pirate ship.

"Hahahaha! Katakuri! When you can't stand staying in Whole Cake Island anymore, come to my Freedom! You're one of the few guys I really respect! I'm waiting for you!"

With his hands behind his back, Mu Chong watched Katakuri slowly leave, then loudly extended the invitation, disregarding Katakuri's thoughts and aiming for a surprise and sincere gesture.

"what?"

"What?!"

"Heh heh heh! How capricious you are, Captain!"

As soon as Mu Chong spoke, not only was Katakuri on the opposite pirate ship completely bewildered, but even the crew of the Freedom next to him all looked over.

"Tch! Captain! You must be dreaming! Katakuri is Charlotte Linlin's son. Do you think that guy would leave his family to come here? Unless Charlotte Linlin is dead!"

Crocodile, who was smoking a cigar to the side, exhaled a puff of smoke and immediately began to criticize, believing that this was simply impossible.

"Oh? Why not? What if Charlotte Linlin dies one day? Anything can happen on this high seas!"

Upon hearing Crocodile's words, Mu Chong's smile widened, his gaze fixed on Katakuri as he walked further and further away, and he slowly spoke...

"Ok?"

At that moment, Shakrokdar visibly paused in his smoking, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes, but he quickly shook his head and continued smoking his cigar.