79 Chapter 79: The Rising Radiance: Dragon Kingdom Defenders Unleash Unprecedented Power!
People were shaking with fear!
[Whitebeard: Whoa, Kaido went down easy! Didn't see that coming!]
[Apu: The Four Emperors, those legendary monsters! I thought they were invincible, but nope, guess myths can be busted.]
[Sengoku: Raw power, no tricks, that's the real deal! This Ulquiorra, they're the strongest out there!]
[Roger: Dude, Ulquiorra, what's your full name? Are you hiding something?]
[Rocks: Just ask if they're from the D clan, stop with the weird hints! You're already dead, the World Government can't kill you again!]
[Rayleigh: Ulquiorra's made a new legend, they've pushed the limits of what's possible!]
[Bonney: Take that, bullies! The Kingdom showed you what happens when you mess with them!]
[Hancock: Dragon Kingdom ain't backing down! They're ready to fight to the last!]
'My trust in men was shattered, I never thought I could fall for anyone... But now, my heart can't help but stir! Even the mighty Figarland Family, giants among the Celestial Dragons, have been crushed! This feeling... is it hope?'
[Law: They're evil, but they're also super strong! They beat everyone who messes with them, hard!]
[Red Hair: Kaido lost! Big surprise, huh? No one could even touch him before, but now he's gone.]
Red Hair knows better than anyone just how powerful the Beasts Pirates are, having clashed with them as fellow Four Emperors.
The idea of letting them rule Wanokuni boils his blood!
He stares at the screen in stunned silence, the cigarette in his hand burning to ash without a single puff.
Relief washes over him, making him reach for another cigarette, only to realize it's already a pile of charcoal.
The Beasts Pirates may be down, but the weight of what happened still hangs heavy.
"Who would've thought? A mighty Emperor brought down by a smoke break." Beckman couldn't wrap his head around it.
"Sea's getting crazy with another Emperor around. The sea ain't as safe as before," Yasopp growled.
"Ulquiorra's so strong, they could beat up all those bad guys who used to be hard to stop. That's good news for the world, right?"
"Dragon's captain is like a wild card, keeping everyone guessing and holding their breath."
"Can anyone sleep easy knowing Dragon's ace is waiting in the shadows?"
Redhair's words gave everyone hope, but doubt still lingered.
"Is Dragon Kingdom okay?" Raizo asked, his voice barely a whisper
"Deep down, I hope so too. Maybe then we can talk about working together. But the Dragon Kingdom only has one super-strong fighter, and even with brute force and money, conquering them wouldn't be a cakewalk. And with more powerful figures emerging in the world, giving up on the Dragon Kingdom's resources and Gao Yang's potential would be a fool's move. Those are too valuable to let go of! So, some forces might be willing to risk everything, like moths drawn to a flame, to get their hands on them."
"Is there any way out of this mess?"
"If the Dragon Kingdom could somehow level up, with a few more super-strong folks, maybe three or four, they'd be on equal footing with the World Government! That would make the World Government think twice before messing with them. And if the World Government sits back, everyone else would be more likely to play fair."
"More top fighters? Captain, that's crazy talk!"
"One super-strong warrior and four top dogs? That's enough to challenge the whole Marine HQ! It's not just wild, it's a miracle story. You know how rare those top fighters are, each one a treasure! It's tough as nails to even get one, let alone a whole crew!" Beckman sighed, bewildered.
"Exactly, I think the Captain's still dreaming! They've already stormed the palace, the Dragon Kingdom must be going all-out!"
[Loan Shark King: Maybe someone else took a swing at Gao Yang while things were crazy!]
[Stussy: You were all tough talk, but seems like you didn't even try with the Dragon Kingdom?]
[Loan Shark King: Whatever!]
High in the sky, after Ulquiorra knocks Kaido down, Big Mom sets her sights on Gao Yang.
She's always been super strong, but Ulquiorra's power gives her the chills.
Even Kaido lost!
She knows she needs to take down Gao Yang fast, or else...
Meanwhile, Arturia is going all-out against the mortician, pushing him back with every shining sword strike.
He can't escape!
Suddenly, Big Mom charges at Gao Yang, desperate to end this.
It's a risky gamble, but she has no other choice.
On the other hand, Arturia keeps the mortician busy, leaving Gao Yang vulnerable... unless someone intervenes!
"You could've been a real challenge, but now you're finished!"
Artoria unleashed a whirlwind of thousands of sword strikes!
Dazzling starbursts and slashing blades filled the air like a storm.
Her opponent, the big-handed undertaker, met her fury head-on with his scythe, its edges hardened with Armament Haki.
Their weapons clashed in a deafening frenzy, the metallic clang echoing endlessly.
"Haha! Some folks live for the thrills, the challenges, the rush of facing danger! They rise to the occasion, shine under pressure. Others...well, they struggle. But hey, everyone's journey is different, right?" The Major Undertaker threw back his head and laughed heartily, his booming voice echoing in the air.
The fight between the two was heating up, pushing the vice emperor-level powerhouse to his limits!
A lesser fighter got caught in their clash, a storm of sword light tearing through him.
He crumpled, blood staining the ground.
Silver Ax saw his chance to strike at Gao Yang, but Grimmjow closed in like a shadow.
With Grimmjow's strength, turning his back meant risking everything.
He had no choice but to turn and face him!
[Sengoku:...]
[Garp: What a villain!]
The battle raged on, each clash more explosive than the last.
Silver Ax found himself battling a whirlwind unlike any he'd faced before, even wilder than the Dragon Kingdom's strongest warrior.
While the unpredictability was frustrating, it at least meant less risk of a deadly outcome.
Meanwhile, Big Mom charged towards Gao Yang, but before she could strike, a figure materialized out of thin air, blocking her path.
It was Ulquiorra, back in peak form! With a swift kick, he sent Big Mom flying.
He unleashed a lightning spear, chasing after her like a bolt of thunder.
Big Mom retaliated with a fierce combination of power, her soul, thunder, and even flames erupting as she countered the attack.
A colossal energy phantom formed around her, taking the brunt of the impact.
The clash caused a deafening boom, shaking the entire Dragon Kingdom!
Big Mom got knocked back, but was saved by her loyal companion, Zeus.
As everyone watched in awe, a new twist came.
A green-haired girl floated down, holding the defeated Golden Lion Shiki.
With a mocking tone, she tossed him onto the palace grounds, sending shockwaves through the battlefield.
The outcome of this epic clash was still hanging in the balance, with each moment more unpredictable than the last.
[Sengoku: Shiki, captured? By a child?!]
[Garp: Golden Lion, defeated? This is unheard of!]
[Whitebeard: Shiki! What in the seas happened?]
[John: Can't be! A child taking down a legend... suspicious!]
[Red Hair: Unbelievable! What trickery is this?]
[Beckman: That girl's fast, flying like a bird. No wonder she snagged the Golden Lion!]
[Buggy: I saw it! The Golden Lion blasted out of the sky, right where Grimmjow was hunting!]
[Gaban: A laser cannon? Is that what brought him down?]
Buggy's theory made a lot of sense.
After all, compared to being hunted down by Grimmjow, the idea of a sneaky young girl being a powerhouse seemed less wild.
Still, John's question hung in the air. Nobody dared to fully believe it.
Could a girl that young really be responsible for taking down a legend like Golden Lion?
It felt unbelievable, even crazier than Ulquiorra beating Kaido! But then again, Ulquiorra's at least an adult!
[Aokiji: Shiki's disappearance... could it be Wild Joe's handiwork?]
[Kizaru: Grimmjow's got quite a reputation, that's for sure!]
[Ghost Mother-in-law(idk): Well, Golden Lion's no spring chicken anymore. He's seen his fair share of battles, so maybe he's not as spry as he once was.]
[Rocks: Shiki, what happened? You look rough! Missing legs, head stuck in a boat rudder... not a pretty sight.]
[Sengoku:...]
[Rayleigh: Hold on, those are old scars, not fresh wounds.]
The shockwaves from the previous event hadn't even settled when another surprise hit!
Suddenly, Boss Bai, with her gleaming white wings, appeared, dragging in a wounded Ochoku and tossing him into the ground.
[Morgans: Oh my! Ochoku is gone too!]
[Beckman: Even though I knew things might be rough, seeing this is... unsettling. Are the old legends really no match for these young giants?]
[Stussy: Youth has its perks, I suppose.]
[Apu: Dragon Kingdom is on fire! Tonight will be etched in history!]
[Rocks: Yeesh, have you all gone soft in your golden years?]
[Kizaru: Whoa, this is getting intense! Sengoku, if you don't show up soon, I might be next... Judging by the time, he should be here already. Maybe something happened?]
[Sengoku: Hold your horses, Kizaru! Whitebeard's giving me a run for my money!]
[Law: The tables have turned! What started as an invasion is now a desperate defense!]
Law's relentless attacks sent shockwaves through the battlefield!
"Enough already?" Boss Bai chuckled, her light voice cutting through the chaos.
Artoria, still locked in an epic duel, and the newly arrived Ulquiorra and Grimmjow, all felt a jolt of surprise.
Words, they realized, could carry hidden intentions and unexpected consequences.
Arturia, however, remained focused on her opponent, pushing them to the brink.
Taking a deep breath, she declared, "Fate means nothing to me. I trust the steel in my hand! You are the first to witness the true power of this blade!"
Artoria raised her weapon high, the Vow of Victory glowing brighter than ever.
But this time, the light was different.
It surged forth, colossal and majestic, like a mountain piercing the sky.
It bathed the entire kingdom in its brilliance.
"The King's Blade unleashed!" cheers erupted from the Dragon Kingdom's ranks.
The unstoppable, overwhelming aura of the light left no room for doubt.
Even the Major Undertaker, amidst his laughter, couldn't deny the sheer power before him.
He raised his scythe in a final desperate swing, a black crescent moon of blade energy clashing against the encroaching light.
The tension hung heavy as everyone waited with bated breath.
Would the darkness engulf the light, or would the King's Blade prevail?
Victory, it seemed, was within reach.
[Red Hair: Another powerful figure has fallen!!]
This is crazy! Nobody can relax!
"Run!" Silver Ax, the last remaining Big Mom, lost all hope, knowing they couldn't just waltz in and out of Dragon Kingdom.
Umit arrived, surveying the scene with a hint of disappointment.
"Looks like I messed up. Gibson's safe, but escaping's impossible. The shield is up!"
"Gao Yang-sama, I'm here!" Megumi announced, her protection mission was complete, ready to help freely.
A youthful figure emerged from the palace, smoking a pipe and carrying a wooden hammer. It was young Naguri, leading a line of black-armored guards, ready to lend his strength.
"I missed you!" Tohru, the dragon maid, descended from the sky and gave Gao Yang a big hug.
9 powerful figures have gathered in front of the Dragon Palace!
Arturia, Boss Bai, Ulquiorra, Grimmjow, Tornado, Umit, Megumi, Tohru, and Naguri stand united, each bearing the same mysterious badge on their left shoulder.
[Dragon Kingdom's Civilian: Wow! Look at all the captains! I've never seen so many at once except for the big celebration! This is amazing!]
