Sizzle!
A dazzling purple light tore through the sky, slicing apart the dark violet slash unleashed by the One-Eyed Magic Wolf, its brilliance cutting through the gloom like a beam of salvation.
"Talent Fruit, have you ever heard of it?"
The purple radiance spread across the heavens, shattering the wolf's aura before condensing into a blinding beam that struck straight at it.
"Roar! Do not underestimate me!"
The Magic Wolf opened its massive jaws and swallowed the incoming light whole, its mouth resembling a bottomless abyss.
"Any Devil Fruit ability I have seen… I can use. Including..."
Boom!
The purple beam split apart as a massive dark golden crow emerged, its wings spreading wide. Feathers fell and transformed midair into countless smaller crows, forming a violent swarm that surged toward the wolf.
"Your Trickery Giant Form."
With a thunderous rush, the flock descended like a storm, tearing through Loki's transformed body and reducing the One-Eyed Magic Wolf to scattered fragments.
"Waaah! Aaahhh!"
The wolf's screams echoed as the crows devoured him completely. Moments later, only a lifeless skeletal frame remained on the ground.
"Oh? That was easier than expected."
The enormous dark golden crow landed calmly on a branch of the Treasure Tree Adam, observing the remains below with a faint smile.
"Pathetic."
It failed to notice the silent presence approaching from behind.
"Abyssal Sun God, Gluttonous Serpent!"
Without warning, a massive serpent's maw snapped open and swallowed the crow whole. Loki's voice followed, cold and mocking.
"So what if you copied my ability? Die."
The crow struggled, but it was too late.
Below, the skeletal remains dissolved into smoke and vanished.
Deception was the essence of the Trickery Giant Form. Death itself had only been an illusion.
"Hmm?"
The giant serpent coiled tighter, only to realize the crow in its grasp was also fading away.
"Tch. You've figured it out…"
Loki flicked his tongue, irritation clear in his voice as he scanned the surroundings.
"The ability is impressive. Unfortunately, you are still too weak."
Shirogai's voice echoed, calm and amused, though his figure remained unseen.
"Too weak?"
Loki sneered.
"I am about to devour this world's Sun God, and you dare call me weak?"
Shirogai's voice faded slightly.
"I will find you a better opponent. He also carries the title of Sun God. Interested?"
"Sun God?"
Loki's eye shrank with fury.
"No! Only I deserve that title!"
A burst of laughter echoed from afar.
"Hahaha! That was fast!"
A figure was suddenly dragged through the sky by purple light and slammed into the ground.
"Ouch!"
Boom!
A human-shaped crater formed instantly.
Loki stared down in confusion.
"Sun God? Him?"
From the crater, Monkey D. Luffy pushed himself up, spitting dirt from his mouth.
"Ptooey! That hurt…"
He looked around with excitement.
"Where is the strong opponent Shirogai mentioned?"
Loki remained hidden, his Trickery Giant Form masking his presence even from Observation Haki.
"Just a mere human…"
A cold glint flashed in Loki's eye as he lunged downward.
"Someone like you dares claim the title of Sun God?"
Purple demonic flames erupted as the massive serpent descended, its jaws wide open to swallow Luffy whole.
"Die!"
In an instant, Luffy flipped backward and sprang into the air, his grin widening.
"Hehehe! Found you!"
A rhythmic drumming began to echo.
Thump. Thump. Thump-thump-thump.
The sound spread across all of Elbaf.
The branches of the Treasure Tree Adam trembled, as if recalling an ancient memory.
The giants rushing toward the scene suddenly felt their bodies move on their own, breaking into joyous war dances.
"What is this sound?"
"It feels… liberating!"
An elder giant, Arlulu, widened his eyes.
"The Drums of Liberation…"
Back on the battlefield, Loki trembled.
"What is happening to me?"
His massive body quivered as if burned from within. A deep discomfort spread through him.
"What kind of Devil Fruit is this?"
He stared at Luffy in disbelief.
Luffy laughed freely as his body began to radiate an almost absurd energy.
"My ability?"
He bounced into the air as if standing on invisible springs.
"It is simple. I fight however I want!"
His form twisted in exaggerated, cartoonish motion, yet carried overwhelming presence.
"I am completely free!"
With a burst of laughter, Luffy launched forward, his arms stretching at impossible speed, splitting into dozens of blurred strikes.
"Gear Five, Gum-Gum White Pistol, Flurry!"
Fists rained down toward the massive serpent.
…
Marine New Headquarters.
Inside the Fleet Admiral's office at New Mariejois.
A broad-shouldered man sat behind his desk, a cigar burning between his fingers. His sharp eyes focused on the golden Den Den Mushi before him.
It was Sakazuki.
"Sakazuki, you will personally lead this operation."
The Den Den Mushi spoke with authority.
"Proceed immediately to Elbaf. You are to annihilate all giants."
Sakazuki remained silent for a moment before speaking.
"What about Shirogai?"
On the other end, Kong responded calmly.
"Do not concern yourself with that. Someone will deal with him."
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