Chapter 255 I just awakened a new Gear Fourth, so I'll use you as a test subject, Uncle Kizaru!
The surviving pirates were terrified and fled with all their might in different directions, desperate to get as far away from that yellow Grim Reaper as possible.
Kizaru hovered in the air, watching the defeated soldiers scattering below like headless flies. A mocking smile played on his lips, and his voice carried clearly through the aftershocks of the explosion:
"Hey~ You guys... can you outrun the light?"
His response was an even more desperate run and a desperate wail.
Kizaru seemed to have had enough fun. He raised his finger again, and an even more dazzling and breathtaking Gin- colored light gathered at his fingertip.
"Well then... goodbye."
The next moment,
The laser beams, denser and thicker than before, swept across the entire fleeing area in an instant, like a whip of light lashed down by a god, at a speed beyond visual perception!
Rumble—!!!
The explosions were even more intense, seemingly shaking the entire Sabody Archipelago!
The blinding light engulfed all the remaining pirates, their figures melting away like ice and snow in the light.
When the light fades and the noise subsides.
The area, which was once crowded and bustling with people, is now completely silent.
Smoke filled the air, and only scattered flames and wrecked remains remained on the ground; not a single pirate could be seen standing.
Kizaru landed lightly on the ground, straightening his spotless suit cuffs as if he had only done something trivial. He nodded in satisfaction.
"Hmm~ Now, I finally have enough 'achievements' to report back to."
After dealing with the thousands of pirates used to make up the numbers, Kizaru dusted off non-existent dust from his hands, then slowly turned his gaze to the only remaining "target" in the arena— the Straw Hat Pirates.
"I just can't do anything with you guys~~"
He drawled out his words, his tone unreadable, whether it was helplessness or amusement, "Since we've run into each other here, as the Admiral, there's no reason for me to let you off the hook."
An invisible pressure surged towards Straw Hat like a tidal wave.
Nami and Usopp's faces turned deathly pale instantly. Even after experiencing countless trials and tribulations, facing the threat of Marine's top combat power still made them tremble from the bottom of their hearts.
Zoro and Sanji immediately stepped forward, their eyes extremely serious, their bodies tense, entering a state of highest alert.
Only Chopper had a strange expression, feeling itchy all over, as if he was about to become stronger again...
However,
In this suffocating atmosphere,
Luffy pressed down on the straw hat on his head, took a step forward, and stood at the very front of all his companions. His face showed no fear, but rather a mixture of excitement and resolute fighting spirit!
"Perfect! I've just awakened my new Gear Fourth, so I'll use you to test my skills!"
"Let me see..."
Luffy's voice suddenly rose, steam began to rise from his body, his skin turned slightly red, and an aura that was far more restrained yet more dangerous than before began to permeate the air.
" How big is the gap between me now and you Admirals?!"
" Gomu Gomu—— "
Without the slightest hesitation, he activated the Gear Fourth he had just acquired!
He will challenge one of the strongest beings at the pinnacle of this vast ocean in his strongest form!
It's about proving our strength, and more importantly, protecting our partners!
Just as Kizaru was calmly preparing to deal with this group of newcomers who had repeatedly challenged the authority of the World Government,
Luffy suddenly did something that stunned him and all the onlookers.
"Wait!" Luffy held out his rubber hand, making a pause gesture, his expression unusually serious. "Don't rush! Let me eat some meat first!"
Kizaru: "???"
Under the astonished gazes of Kizaru and everyone else,
Luffy actually sat down on the ground as if no one was around, and then, as if by magic, kept pulling out pieces of mysterious roasted meat that emitted an enticing aroma, were shiny with oil, and were still steaming hot!
These grilled meats come from West Blue, and they smell incredibly tempting, brimming with amazing energy!
"Awoo! Awoo! Awoo!"
Luffy used both hands to stuff pieces of roasted meat, each bigger than his face, into his mouth with astonishing speed, swallowing them almost without chewing!
His stomach swelled up at a visible speed, but then, the fatigue he had accumulated from the previous battle and activating Gear Fourth also dissipated at the same as astonishing speed!
Steam seeped rapidly from his skin, and Benn's pale complexion quickly regained its rosy hue, even becoming more radiant. The fatigue in his eyes was replaced by abundant energy and burning fighting spirit!
This unbelievable scene even made the well-traveled Kizaru adjust his sunglasses and subconsciously remark:
"Wow~~~ That's a monstrous physique and regenerative ability... How terrifying~"
In just over ten seconds, Luffy devoured the hundred pounds of roasted meat that the system had rewarded him with—enough to feed an ordinary person for several months!
He let out a loud, satisfied burp, patted his now flat and powerful belly, and leaped up from the ground!
"Hiccup! All done! Recovery complete!"
Luffy cracked his neck, making a snapping sound, his eyes burning with Kuma's power. Kuma's flames locked firmly on Kizaru. "Now, we can begin!"
" Gear Fourth...Snake Man Form!"
Without holding back at all, Luffy unleashed one of his strongest forms to date!
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A burst of steam, even more concentrated than that of Gear Second and mixed with red and black electric arcs, erupted!
His body became more lean and well-proportioned, his muscle lines flowed like water and were full of explosive power, and his skin was covered with a hardened layer of Armament Haki like python scales, exuding a heart-palpitating pressure and sense of speed!
A surge of new power coursed through Luffy's body. Feeling this unprecedented surge of strength, Luffy beckoned to Kizaru with his finger:
"Come on! Admiral Kizaru! Let me see just how fast the speed of light really is!"
Luffy's Gear Fourth snake form was so fast and unpredictable that it clearly exceeded Kizaru's expectations.
" Gomu Gomu...Jet Serpent Cannon!"
Luffy's punches were no longer straight-line attacks, but instead drew tricky arcs in the air that completely defied the laws of physics.
Like a venomous snake with life, it coiled around and attacked Kizaru from all sorts of incredible angles!
It was so fast that it left afterimages and ear-piercing sonic booms in the air!
Kizaru dodged the first punch by transforming into his elemental form; the fist, entwined with the nascent forms of Armament Haki and Haoshoku, barely grazed his body of light.
However,
The second and third punches came one after another, their trajectories unpredictable, as if one could predict the landing point of his elemental movement!
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