Lightspeed Kick!!!
Thunder Dragon King's Collapsing Fist!!!
Bright golden light blazed brighter than the sun, black-and-red thunder piercing the sky. Across the Sabaody Islands, countless people gazed upward, hearts gripped by fear and awe at the black thunder splitting the heavens.
Fortunately… Hei Lei moved swiftly.
Perhaps it lasted only a moment, but the standoff between Yuuto and Kizaru's ultimate moves had reached its conclusion. Under the power of the Thunder Dragon King's Bending Fist, Admiral Kizaru's proud light-speed kick shattered. His thigh bones cracked with a sharp, terrifying sound, sending his body hurtling backward. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the sky without a trace. Even defeated, the speed of his flight was astonishing, as if he had used Yuuto's force to escape.
Regardless of why, the battle had ended.
In the confrontation against Kizaru and two other World Government Admiral-level powerhouses, Yuuto had achieved a decisive victory, sustaining only minor injuries. One against three—and still such an overwhelming result—spoke volumes about his strength.
Admiral Kizaru was not weak, and the World Government's Phantom Beast Feathered Serpent was an Admiral of comparable caliber. The ancient Titanoboa species, though slightly weaker, still ranked among the lower-tier Admirals. Its modified human body allowed it to absorb and transform energy, giving it a minor edge against Yuuto.
If the three had coordinated perfectly, even someone as powerful as Yuuto would have faced a grueling fight lasting over an hour. But they didn't. Titanoboa was reckless and easily beaten. The Phantom Beast Serpent relied too arrogantly on its abilities. And Kizaru… well, Kizaru never truly went all out.
Because of their missteps, the three couldn't even force Yuuto into full Thunder Dragon King Mode. Lei Yanlong Mode alone was enough to destroy Kizaru and the two major World Government snakes. In the end, Yuuto had to use Thunder Dragon King Mode just to finish Kizaru. And just like that, the fight was over before it had truly begun.
But victory didn't bring Yuuto peace. Three Admiral-level powerhouses had fallen before him, a stark reminder of the World Government's power. Over 800 years, they had amassed countless Devil Fruits and experimental technologies, producing soldiers and "Admirals" in overwhelming quantity—even if none matched the true Emperors.
Yuuto's mind also lingered on the old man decapitated by Erza. That figure, exuding a decadent, ancient aura, had been formidable, and Yuuto had watched him closely while fighting Kizaru. Perhaps he had lived long before Rayleigh's era, preserved by the World Government's technology to be unleashed when needed.
"Fairy Tail… you must continue to grow," Yuuto murmured.
Fairy Tail's current lineup was world-class—but against an organization with centuries of accumulated power, more growth was essential. Summoning Natsu, Gray, Gajeel, Gildarts, and other core members—or even shield-level powerhouses like Brandish and Magic King—was just the beginning. And if they could summon Little Black, the Black Dragon King Akulon Nokia, it would be legendary.
Yuuto himself needed more power. Only by activating Yanlong King Mode could he climb even higher. One Dragon King mode alone put him at the top, but merging Thunder Dragon King and Yanlong King modes… that would make the so-called "Admirals" mere playthings. Thoughts of the New World made his anticipation surge—but for now, the immediate challenges still demanded attention.
Crossing the ruined battlefield, Yuuto returned to No. 30 Red Tree, joining Erza and the others. The fight here was over. Celestial Dragon guards had been wiped out, and Marine forces retreated after Kizaru's defeat. Even Admirals could not change the outcome. With Yuuto, Pluton Rayleigh, Erza, and the others present, the lineup was terrifying.
"President!"
"How are your injuries?"
"Wendy, heal him quickly!"
Nami, Vivi, and others called anxiously.
"I'm fine. But Erza… are you okay?" Yuuto asked, noting her bandaged arm.
"Wendy has treated it," Erza replied.
"That's good."
Yuuto's gaze shifted to the nearby Celestial Dragons. Roswald, the once-powerful figure, now lay on the ground, broken in mind and spirit.
"Don't… don't come near… kill me… kill me quickly…" he whispered. There were no physical wounds. His torment was spiritual.
Earlier, Sugisawa Yuuto had instructed Perona to act. Using her spirit dragon-slaying magic, she unleashed the ghosts of thousands who had suffered under Roswald's cruelty, devouring his soul piece by piece. In agony, his spirit shattered. Finally, the last remnants of his soul dispersed, leaving Roswald completely destroyed.
Turning from the defeated Celestial Dragons, Yuuto looked over the wreckage of Sabaody Park. The park's caretaker knelt amid the ruins, powerless, eyes wet yet unable to cry. Decades of work lay in ruins—but no complaint dared escape his lips.
"Su… Master Yuuto… it's okay… it can be rebuilt," the caretaker stammered.
"No," Yuuto said calmly. "I promised I wouldn't let this place be damaged."
The caretaker smiled wryly, saying nothing more. Yuuto didn't explain; he simply turned to Urrutia.
"I understand," Urrutia nodded, approaching the ruins.
Lost Magic—The Arc of Time, activate!!!
Under the astonished eyes of Rayleigh and the park's staff, Sabaody Park healed before their eyes. Cracks sealed, No. 30 Mangrove Tree righted itself, and the surrounding mangrove fields restored to their original state.
Of course, some areas—like No. 1 Hongshu in the population auction field—remained untouched. Some things were meant to stay destroyed.
"Miracle! It's a miracle!"
"No… it's more than a miracle—it's divine!"
"Fairy Tail is a god!"
"The park is back! The children's joy is back!"
The staff cheered, dancing with excitement.
Even Pluton Rayleigh, a legendary pirate, stood stunned, unable to process the scene. He had sailed the Grand Line with King Roger himself, yet had never witnessed such a miracle.
"Why are you still dazing, Rayleigh? Let's go," Yuuto said with a slight smile.
Rayleigh nodded blankly, following Yuuto.
With Fairy Tail's departure, the Sabaody incident came to an end. But the shockwaves of this battle would ripple across the world, shaking the seas themselves.
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