Chapter 309: Invincible Monster, Calling for Backup
Otohime and the others had already fled to the coast and boarded the ship docked at shore.
Only then did they turn around to look at the massive monster above the distant theater.
"What on earth is that thing!"
Though he'd now positioned his profession as musician, Apoo—who still maintained his fearless nature—couldn't help his voice trembling with dread.
That monster simply existing there, simply observing him, made one feel cold from the heart. Fear arose unbidden.
This fear wasn't just because of the monster's obvious power, but as if facing something incomprehensible, composed of malevolent things—a demonic entity.
"That's humanity's malice! An aggregate of all negative emotions!"
Queen Otohime couldn't help covering her head with both hands. Tears couldn't help flowing from her eyes. "Uta, what kind of suffering is she enduring right now!"
"Brett, we can only rely on you now!"
Brett had already charged into the sky. In an instant he'd already approached that Demon King.
"Eeeee!!"
The Demon King was shrieking.
Then red lightning burst from its body.
This lightning swept across various parts of the island in an instant. Then came an extremely violent series of explosions. The entire island trembled, as if about to shatter completely the next second.
"Now I know how this country was completely destroyed overnight!"
Gold formed a shield before Tesoro. He covered the shield with a layer of Haki, hiding himself and Gordon behind it as he struggled to withstand the lightning's assault. Simultaneously he shouted loudly, "Brett, you bastard, do you have confidence?!"
This kind of power! Too exaggerated!
"Let's try!"
Scales grew across Brett's body. Like a cannonball, he directly smashed through the incoming lightning.
His resistance to electricity was already very high. With his current electrical adaptation, even if he stood still and let that bastard Enel unleash a full barrage, he probably wouldn't suffer much injury.
"Current Drive: Secret Technique: Oni Gawara Seiken!"
Brett swung his fist with full force. The condensed wave roared forth the next instant, trailing scattered black lightning. This wave directly struck the Demon King's forehead.
Then.
BOOM!
The wave exploded. The sky shook. Fierce winds howled.
Before the smoke cleared, the Demon King's massive claw had already slapped down through empty air.
Brett kicked off the air and retreated rapidly.
"Completely useless?"
Tesoro's eyes widened. Taking Brett's full-force strike, this monster hadn't even had its hat knocked crooked!
Brett also couldn't help smiling bitterly.
Shyarly's prophecies really never missed!
Earlier he'd confidently declared nothing in the world could make him fight hard. Now his face was immediately getting slapped!
What the hell was this thing?
Brett could feel his attacks had no effect whatsoever on this Demon King.
It wasn't just unable to break defense—it simply couldn't deal damage at all. As if this thing existed in an invincible state!
Before Brett finished his lament, the Demon King's claw had already smashed into the ground below.
The stage and backstage shattered in an instant. Thick cracks spread in all directions. The entire island seemed about to break apart.
Dense smoke shot skyward, forming a thick mushroom cloud.
"Damn it!!"
In the violent wave from the fierce impact, Tesoro and Gordon were thrown flying. He quickly manipulated gold to form a disc, catching them both and flying backward.
"Brett! How do we even deal with a monster at this level?!"
"Ask King Gordon!"
Brett blocked the Demon King's front. He took a deep breath.
"Heat Breath!!"
Scorching flames transformed into a pillar of fire, instantly landing on the Demon King's body.
The fuel added to the flames directly ignited the entire monster, turning this Music Demon King into a massive torch.
"Roar!!"
But it was meaningless. The monster kept roaring. Red light waves were spat out, ceaselessly bombarding toward Brett.
Brett had no interest in testing these beams' power. He simply kept dodging.
Fortunately, his Observation Haki worked on this guy too. He could judge its attack trajectory.
"So what the hell is this thing? King Gordon, doesn't it have any weakness?"
Having pulled back to a safe distance, Tesoro shouted loudly.
"Of course it does!"
Gordon hurriedly replied. "The Demon King's actions are all based on Uta's foundation! As long as Uta loses consciousness, the Demon King will also vanish!"
"Five years ago, Shanks also had no way to deal with the Demon King. But after Uta collapsed from exhaustion, the Demon King disappeared on its own!"
"That doesn't sound too difficult!"
Tesoro nodded in understanding, then shouted at the top of his lungs, "Brett, the weakness is Uta! Make her lose consciousness and we win!"
"I see."
Brett nodded slightly. Then this was quite simple.
His eyes focused. The next moment, violent spirit thundered forth.
Without any restraint, Brett released his Conqueror's Haki toward Uta wrapped inside the Demon King with full force.
Looking at it now, Uta indeed possessed very strong abilities, but her body wasn't particularly robust. Just an ordinary level of a slightly trained young girl.
This degree of constitution absolutely couldn't withstand Brett's Conqueror's Haki.
Come on—Brett's Conqueror's could make even Navy vice admirals kneel, okay?
But—
"Roar!!"
The monster's fist came head-on.
Brett could only choose to retreat again.
Failed?
"It's not working!"
Tesoro said anxiously. "What's going on? Brett's Conqueror's Haki has no effect!"
"Tot Musica is a product left behind by past Sing-Sing Fruit users!"
Gordon quickly explained. "That guy hurt too many people in the world it created with its ability, piling up too much despair and suffering, thus brewing such a demon!"
"Now that demon has occupied Uta's body and mind! It's not just simply Uta anymore!"
"Huh? A world created with its ability?"
Tesoro felt like he'd heard something incredible. "What the hell is this ability!"
"Sing-Sing Fruit users can create a spiritual world. The souls of everyone who's heard their singing will be dragged into that world!" Gordon shouted loudly.
"What!"
Even in such a critical moment, Tesoro couldn't help being dumbfounded.
This ability was too terrifying.
Even a weak girl like Uta could summon such a monster.
But even cheating wasn't without cost, right?
How long could Uta hold out?
"What should we do now?"
Queen Otohime also asked somewhat panicked. "Is there a way to deal with this thing?"
"There is a way, but it probably won't work right now."
Tesoro said. "To defeat that monster, we must enter the spiritual world Uta created."
"But to do that, we must first awaken Uta."
"Let me try!"
Queen Otohime said solemnly. "Though she's always been independent, we have a good relationship now."
"No."
Tesoro shook his head without hesitation. "Too dangerous!"
If Brett could control that Demon King, there wouldn't be a problem.
But the issue was that Demon King possessed power no less than Brett's. Every gesture brought apocalyptic might.
Brett hadn't failed to consider having Queen Otohime try awakening Uta, but ultimately abandoned the idea.
This was simply too dangerous.
Brett continued his fierce battle with the Demon King.
He only relied on speed to dodge, not trying to withstand the Demon King's attacks or test their strength.
Then occasionally using attacks to stimulate this Demon King, keeping it continuously in a frenzied state with no energy to think about other matters.
Fortunately, though this guy possessed intelligence, it was only simple intelligence. Stimulated by Brett, it maintained a constant rage state, ceaselessly pursuing him.
Dealing with it wasn't too difficult. Brett's stamina consumption wasn't even severe. With this level of exercise, playing with it for ten days or half a month wouldn't be difficult.
But the problem was—Uta couldn't hold out that long. She'd starve to death.
"Better hurry up and get here."
Brett murmured softly.
"Tesoro!"
Brett suddenly roared. "Call for backup!"
"Backup?"
Tesoro, observing from the distant edge, froze. Then he said angrily, "At this moment where do you expect me to find—"
A flash of inspiration struck his mind.
"Oh oh right right right! I understand. I'll contact him immediately!"