156: Chapter 155 Whitebeard's "Final" Order, Akainu's Taunt"With your severely injured body, what can you do to me?" Kizaru mocked, looking at the wounded Luffy with a disdainful smile.Although Luffy had dragged him to this strange place that suppressed his abilities, Kizaru didn't care at all.He believed that his strength was enough to handle any situation.
Luffy laughed and said, "I'll hold them off one by one, and leave the rest to my crew!" Despite his words, Luffy was still a little worried.After all, the expiration time of the Peak Card was about to expire.Although it allowed the user to retain half of their strength after the expiration, Whitebeard was old and weak, and his stamina and endurance were not what they used to be.
Luffy thought to himself, "With just the Peak Cards, Whitebeard should have no problem defeating Akainu, but the key is Blackbeard, who is a cunning and powerful enemy." Luffy frowned, filled with doubt about whether Whitebeard could defeat Akainu.
However, just as Luffy was thinking, Kizaru seized the opportunity and launched a fierce attack on him.He kicked Luffy with a light-speed kick, so fast that it was impossible to dodge.
But Luffy didn't panic.Enveloped in black mist, he vanished instantly, disappearing into the darkness.Kizaru's attack missed, and he calmly looked around, smiling faintly, "Don't think the same trick will work on me!"
Kizaru knew Luffy's abilities well, knowing he could use dark power to evade attacks, but Kizaru remained calm.He leaped into the air, unleashing a full-power Yasakani no Magatama that bombarded the entire area, intending to force Luffy out.However, he underestimated the Dark Night Domain; his light bullets didn't even create a wisp of smoke within it."Now!Dark Night Curse!" Luffy, taking advantage of Kizaru's imminent return to his original form, injected another wave of dark energy into the photon-transformed Kizaru.The next moment, Kizaru felt himself disconnected from his Devil Fruit power.Looking at Luffy reappearing before him, Kizaru raised an eyebrow, a mocking smile playing on his lips, and said, "That trick again, huh?How terrifying."
Luffy knew how powerful Kizaru was.If he allowed Kizaru to recover, it would be difficult for him to harm him again.Therefore, he had to seize this opportunity to deliver a fatal blow!With this in mind, Luffy poured more dark energy into Kizaru's body, trying to completely sever his connection with his Devil Fruit power.
Kizaru sensed the changes within his body, and his heart sank.He realized that Luffy's attack was far more ferocious than before, and if he couldn't escape this predicament quickly, he might be in danger.Therefore, he concentrated his mind and focused all his energy on fighting the dark energy within him.
Although he spoke casually, Kizaru was inwardly panicked.He knew the situation was extremely critical; he had temporarily lost his Devil Fruit power, while Luffy's attacks were becoming increasingly fierce.
As expected, after Kizaru was unable to use his powers, Luffy acted swiftly.He brandished his hands, instantly conjuring several dark scythes, which he slashed at Kizaru like a ghost.
Kizaru's eyes widened, a look of surprise on his face.He hadn't expected Luffy to launch an attack so decisively, and with such a bizarre technique.
Left with no other option, Kizaru could only rely on his powerful Observation Haki and Armament Haki to defend against Luffy's attacks.He dodged a sword to the side and simultaneously used his Armament Haki-hardened fist to knock away another Dark Scythe.However, Luffy's offensive surged like a tidal wave, relentlessly assaulting him.Kizaru inwardly groaned; this Straw Hat's ability was too bizarre.Not only had it severed his connection to his Devil Fruit power, but Kizaru could also feel his Haki strength significantly weakened.But Kizaru was still an Admiral, and after scattering all the scythes, he lunged towards Luffy's direction, simultaneously activating his Finger Pistol, which pierced Luffy's heart in an instant."I won, Straw Hat.I admit you're strong, but your opponent is a Marine Admiral," Kizaru said, looking at Luffy's limp, lowered arms.Luffy laughed, but the next second Kizaru sensed something was wrong.There was no blood from Luffy's heart.Just as Kizaru was wondering, Luffy suddenly vanished in a puff of black mist."Surprised?Unexpected?Dark Night Clone!" Luffy suddenly appeared behind Kizaru, striking him hard in the abdomen with a Gum-Gum Pistol.With the combined force of the attack, Kizaru was sent flying out of the Dark Night Domain, crashing heavily to the ground.Luffy also deactivated the Dark Night Domain, but his body was at its limit, collapsing to the ground like a deflated balloon."Really." "How terrifying!" Kizaru muttered, glancing at Luffy sprawled on the ground.Too lazy to move, he figured the Navy only paid him so little; why make things so difficult for him?Kizaru simply closed his eyes and pretended to faint.But the Navy soldiers didn't know this; they thought Luffy had defeated a Marine Admiral."Run!Even an Admiral has been defeated!Staying here is suicide!" Some Marines threw down their weapons and fled.Akainu, enraged, tried to wipe out the deserters but was sent flying by a powerful punch from Whitebeard, crashing into the ruins.However, Whitebeard's condition wasn't bad either."Optimistic," he gasped, leaning on his sword, "Is this the end?" Whitebeard was unwilling to give up.He could feel his peak form fading, though half of it remained.Could he really unleash it now?"Retreat!You must return to the New World alive!" Knowing he probably wouldn't make it, Whitebeard shouted his final order.On the battlefield, everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates looked at their father with tears in their eyes.After forcing Aokiji back, Ace looked at Whitebeard, an indescribable emotion welling up in his chest."Everyone, obey the captain's orders!Retreat!" Ace, tears streaming down his face, led the Whitebeard Pirates in their retreat, then followed behind.Just before leaving, Ace tearfully said to Whitebeard, "You are a truly devoted father."
Whitebeard was also prepared to fight to the death when Akainu stood up and shouted in the direction the pirates were retreating, "Your era is over, you loser of this era!" Ace, who was about to retreat, heard this and his forehead veins bulged.He looked at Akainu, who was still mocking him, and said, word by word, "Take back what you said, you bastard."
Akainu ignored him and continued to mock Whitebeard.Unable to bear it any longer, Ace launched a fierce attack to protect Whitebeard's reputation, but was still knocked to the ground.Undeterred, Ace got up and continued his assault.Meanwhile, Luffy, nourished by the wood element, had recovered considerably.Looking up, he saw his concerned companions surrounding him."Luffy, are you alright?" Seeing Luffy awake, the three girls rushed into his arms, asking worriedly.Luffy smiled and patted their heads.Turning back, he saw Ace being brutally beaten by Akainu.As Luffy tried to help, the weakness in his body prevented him from standing.