Event Marco the Phoenix

[Gambit]

Gambit advanced further and further, following the tracks left by the giant. Seconds later after he asked the captain of Minuano's situation, he drew a denden out of his pocket, answering the call and felt buffled, he thought, What the hell happened!? And as he looked at Larsi's reaction, he yelled for Minuano. While the latter dashed away from them and headed downhill, he knew that this was going to be a battle now.

A loud crashing sound ramified from meters ahead, overpowering whatever shit the weakest crew member was talking about.. *BAGOOSH* "?!" Could it be?! Gambit sprinted and almost on the track of the man in command, who the swiping off the trees like they were a hurdle of herbs, dismantling the surface of the forest as he rushed. Looking ahead, there was Minuano, facing off two attackers; one of those emits bluish flame and resembles a phoenix while the other is just a mere maniac-looking gay, wearing that fancy outfit, a flamboyantly loud mustache, wielding a sword; both approaching the vice-captain with their combination of attack.

Larsi was quick enough to discern this and started to flex a muscle, emanating some distorted spherically magnified wave, channeling it across the battlefield where the enemies emerged from the rubbles. Gambit grinned and watched as it was thrown like a bullet in hypersonic motion. His face went somber as he thought, He doesn't need me here. I will be on the lookout. He leapt into air and further to the tallest tree around them and hid there, waiting for an approaching enemies to arrive and he would pull his assassination tactics anytime. He lit a cigar as he dwindled atop.

 

[Papa Rak]

Thinking at first that he had taken out the foes inside, Minuano reached out to his DDM to send another message when suddenly blue flames exploded out of the small hut, violently moving around. As he saw this he realised that his enemies were not mere foot soldiers and he had to be on his guard if he wanted to get out of this alive. The second the flames erupted, he activated his precognition haki to sharpen his senses. Not wanting to give whoever that had caused the flames an inch, Minuano was about to launch yet another Desert Grande Espada but stopped when he suddenly felt the ever so familiar heavy steps of Larsi closing in. Realising that his captain was on his way to back him up.

At that moment from within the blue flames the two who were inside emerged, charging him.

ROZU PHOENIX LOVERS' SLASH!!!

Ground Death! Minuano moved his hand towards the ground and with a swift motion sucked all moisture that were in the vicinity and turned the place into a miniature desert. Quickly he dissolved his entire body into the ground to escape the attack of the two foes but not before the wings of of the phoenix grazed his back as he was disappearing, burning him. With this move the phoenix and his friend would most likely continue foward and fly straight towards @Larsi 's Kabutowari. Meanwhile Minuano aims to move through the sand and appear behind them, next to where the hut used to be.

Spoiler

-Ground Death ("Cycle of Erosion"): An extremely strong version of Ground Secco. The user not only dries up the ground, but anything and everything on it including people and even buildings, all of which is transformed into sand if it has steady contact with the ground. The speed at which things dry also seemingly increases. 81 Mastery

Spoiler

Haki: 68 (6x3 human perk) = 86 61x2=122 -Armament Haki: 82 (Can coat full body with hardening.) (8 turns before exhausting) -Observation Haki: 90 (Precognition increased reaction speed(90 x 0.1=9) within (90 x 0.4=36) meters of themselves)

 

[joby]

Spoiler

marcoxvista's combined attack is an entire tier above both of your reaction speeds, even with observation haki, so their tackle would 'appear like a blur' and be difficult to see under normal visibility (and we are in a low-key phoenix fire sandstorm). So I'm going to use my host muscles this time and write that Marco hits Minuato with his wing with Minuato managing to avoid his beak. Because marco's reaction speed and movement speed are a tier above Larsi's projectile attack and his observation haki is activated, I will avoid the attack and launch minuato at it instead as marco flies toward Larsi to attack. What results from that action I'll leave up to you guys to write, feel free to avoid it Papa.

MARCOxVISTA
“NICE TRY!” The Phoenix cooed wryly! Minuano and Larsi counter would succeed in saving the overzealous sandman’s life but in his full transformation, Marco’s speed was too much for the two Silver Hairs’ to coordinate against quite right!

Marco’s awareness expanded all around them, although the piercing gaze of his sky blue Phoenix eyes rested transfixed on the prey before them, there was nothing within the range of his CoO that he could not keep track of! He had sworn his life to protect this island, it was his job above all else to stand guard over its solitude. The second the giant had entered his range, Marco could ‘see’ it all! Oh-hoh? He thought, the big boi is fucking strong!!
As Minuano barely managed to dodge Vista’s slashes and marco’s beak, the phoenix’s shimmering blackened wing smashed into the man squarely on the chest, caught within the pit of his wing, Marco quickly spun around and threw Minuano toward the invisible sphere of potential energy which the giant had hastily thrown in their direction!
After successfully doing away with his first headache, Marco beat his mighty wings which roared like fire from the heavens and cast an otherworldly blue light on to all of the surroundings and the legendary bird shot like a rocket straight into the sky!

Vista quickly jumped off his lover’s back, furious that his target had evaded his wrath, he would not be satisfied until the man was hacked to pieces dead by his own hand! As he dove back down to the earth below, seeing the desert that now stood in place of the rolling and luminous green of fresh spring grass, only further reminded the Passionate Swordsman of Love’s of the atrocities which Minuano has committed on his face!!!

The wind rushed past him, feeling obnoxiously cold against his naked face.

“WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?!? YOU TASTELESS AND SHAMELESS EXCUSE OF A MAN!!!” He howled as he fell toward his foe!

TCH! Hotheaded idiot, he better not get caught in the blast that Giant threw! Maybe they’ll do me a favor and get rid of honey’s backhair too fufufu! Marco knew not yet what danger they had found themselves in.... if he had, he would never have let his love out of his sights....

As the Phoenix shot straight toward the sun, an explosion of blue flame signaled an immediate and spontaneous shift in the heavenly bird’s flight as if he were a bouncy ball ricocheting off of a ceiling! He shot like a dart, spiraling like a drill at full speed straight toward Larsi!

“Who the hell are you clowns and what do you want with this island?” He shouted at the short grey haired giant! As he approached the invader, the blue flames erupting from his crown, wrapped around his entire body before whisking away in the breeze, revealing a human/phoenix hybrid Marco, his sleepy eyes somehow piercingly focused and his coy smile unwavering—he looked just as he had from the start but for the massive firey wings which took the place of his arms and the thick, razor sharp, talons which took the place of his more human leg! His amputated left leg remained completely obscured by his signature flames, the cooling sensation was pleasant—it was strange, even though he felt all the pain of his wounds, as soon as his fire began to work its magic, the sensation was calming and peaceful. The magical healing flames of the Phoenix which blessed Marco with mythical healing abilities, not only restored his most grievous of injuries with time, but also eased the man’s heart. He was a man unburdened by death and loss—or so he thought. It had not always been that way for him, but ever since eating the devils fruit whose soul now rested in his own, those blue flames had begun to heal all of his wounds, not only the ones you could see...

The blue flames vanished to reveal a freshly formed left leg, claws and all attempting to slash across Larsi’s face like a roundhouse kick!

Phoenix Talon Slash!
(DPR A+115 strength=Island level attack)

KING DEW AND HATSU

As Dew reached the forest, he knew this was going to be a bad day. A gigantic path of uprooted and smashed trees cleared a way toward the direction of Marco and Vista’s cottage... the courageous brawler was not easily intimidated, though his pride blinded him slightly, he was also generally a cautious man. He followed the intruder’s trail until he saw a short young man with blond hair and a strange blue tunic from a custom he did not recognize.

“You! State your business! If you value your life, answer carefully trespasser!” Dew had a bad feeling about all of this but he wasn’t the kind of Man to just start smashing people’s heads in without talking it out first—after all he was retired.

Oi Oi Oi, why’s King always bossing me around, we’re retired, I’m too old for this crap, I just want to live out the rest of my 40’s in peace god dammit. The swordsman hung back like he had been instructed to, He was the weakest one there in the end... but he didn’t want to lose sight of Dew so he followed after him while keeping hidden...

just beyond the waterfall further inland, for now a safe distance away from the violence, the peaceful and sleepy village was just about getting its day started. Tama the Sphinx rolled over in the cool grass which whisked the sun’s heat away from her grayish blue feathers and fur. Life was good for a sphinx on Sphinx. But her perfect morning was soon interrupted by the cries of her precious little human owner!!! Tama spun around and barreled down the grassy hill she had been grazing on, rushing toward the farmhouse where she heard little Eddy’s cries! Horror struck the sphinx’s somewhat dopey face which resembled that of a middle aged man more than it did whatever it was she was... her precious owner and friend lay on the floor of the kitchen with blood gushing from her hand! The knife and potatoes still on the yellow tiled counter above her. Tama whimpered helplessly as she tried to tell the little girl to hop on her back so she could take her to see the village doctor! But the beast was frustrated by her inability to speak as some of the other sphinxes could.

Eddy was so relieved to see her beloved Tama there to rescue her, she smiled as she crawled toward the Sphinx, tears and sweat rubbing down her face as she winced in pain. “Sweet Tama heard me cry and came to help right? You know the shortcut to Mister Marco’s house right? I feel so silly cutting my hand so bad trying to make a lynch to take for him... he works.... so hard for us.... I just wanted... to do something for him! But instead I’ve just given him another patient to treat... heh”
Tama’s Tiny sphinx heart broke into a million pieces at the words of her lovely little Eddy! Master’s heart is too good!!!! Too pure for this world!!!! Don’t worry Master!!! I’ll take you to Mr. Marco!!!

With that, they were off and the Sphinx galloped away awkwardly on its snubby little legs, heading toward the part of the island where Marco lived....

 

[Larsi]

MARCOxVISTA
“NICE TRY!” The Phoenix cooed wryly! Minuano and Larsi counter would succeed in saving the overzealous sandman’s life but in his full transformation, Marco’s speed was too much for the two Silver Hairs’ to coordinate against quite right!

Marco’s awareness expanded all around them, although the piercing gaze of his sky blue Phoenix eyes rested transfixed on the prey before them, there was nothing within the range of his CoO that he could not keep track of! He had sworn his life to protect this island, it was his job above all else to stand guard over its solitude. The second the giant had entered his range, Marco could ‘see’ it all! Oh-hoh? He thought, the big boi is fucking strong!!
As Minuano barely managed to dodge Vista’s slashes and marco’s beak, the phoenix’s shimmering blackened wing smashed into the man squarely on the chest, caught within the pit of his wing, Marco quickly spun around and threw Minuano toward the invisible sphere of potential energy which the giant had hastily thrown in their direction!
After successfully doing away with his first headache, Marco beat his mighty wings which roared like fire from the heavens and cast an otherworldly blue light on to all of the surroundings and the legendary bird shot like a rocket straight into the sky!

Vista quickly jumped off his lover’s back, furious that his target had evaded his wrath, he would not be satisfied until the man was hacked to pieces dead by his own hand! As he dove back down to the earth below, seeing the desert that now stood in place of the rolling and luminous green of fresh spring grass, only further reminded the Passionate Swordsman of Love’s of the atrocities which Minuano has committed on his face!!!

The wind rushed past him, feeling obnoxiously cold against his naked face.

“WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?!? YOU TASTELESS AND SHAMELESS EXCUSE OF A MAN!!!” He howled as he fell toward his foe!

TCH! Hotheaded idiot, he better not get caught in the blast that Giant threw! Maybe they’ll do me a favor and get rid of honey’s backhair too fufufu! Marco knew not yet what danger they had found themselves in.... if he had, he would never have let his love out of his sights....

As the Phoenix shot straight toward the sun, an explosion of blue flame signaled an immediate and spontaneous shift in the heavenly bird’s flight as if he were a bouncy ball ricocheting off of a ceiling! He shot like a dart, spiraling like a drill at full speed straight toward Larsi!

“Who the hell are you clowns and what do you want with this island?” He shouted at the short grey haired giant! As he approached the invader, the blue flames erupting from his crown, wrapped around his entire body before whisking away in the breeze, revealing a human/phoenix hybrid Marco, his sleepy eyes somehow piercingly focused and his coy smile unwavering—he looked just as he had from the start but for the massive firey wings which took the place of his arms and the thick, razor sharp, talons which took the place of his more human leg! His amputated left leg remained completely obscured by his signature flames, the cooling sensation was pleasant—it was strange, even though he felt all the pain of his wounds, as soon as his fire began to work its magic, the sensation was calming and peaceful. The magical healing flames of the Phoenix which blessed Marco with mythical healing abilities, not only restored his most grievous of injuries with time, but also eased the man’s heart. He was a man unburdened by death and loss—or so he thought. It had not always been that way for him, but ever since eating the devils fruit whose soul now rested in his own, those blue flames had begun to heal all of his wounds, not only the ones you could see...

The blue flames vanished to reveal a freshly formed left leg, claws and all attempting to slash across Larsi’s face like a roundhouse kick!

Spoiler

TBH i didn't realized vista was on marco's back lol

As the two men moved like the wind, they flew out of the way of the projectile, instead aiming to get Minuano caught in the attack. Stopping in his tracks, Larsi swung his arms, cursing under his breath, sending the orb aside, away from Minuano, flying past in a blur, curving out of the way of his first mate, and up in the air. As it did, the giant looked towards his friend, but there was no time to help him, he could only hope that Minuano would be fine, as the figure enveloped in blue flame started towards him. Standing up straight, he raised a hand and pointed it towards the smaller figure. With the gesture, the orb now high in the air would level out. Oh? You're approaching me?

As he spoke, he pulled his hand back towards himself, touching his hand to his chest to accentuate the "me". However, at the same time, the orb would start to curve, now descending towards Marco's back. However, at this time, his foe reached up close, his leg reforming as he prepared his attack. What the- Devil fruit? No time! He raised his arm up to meet the head on attack, his hand extended like a large blade or spear, the limb shaking throughout, though this was barely visible to the naked eye. Swinging the limb forwards, he aimed to clash with the incoming attack, while trying to direct the pulsing sphere with his left hand, aiming it towards Marco. He smiled through gritting teeth. It had been a while since he'd had a proper challenge.

What do we want? More stuff I suppose.

@Gambit @Gintoki @Papa Rak @joby

Spoiler

Shokkukābu(ショックカーブ Shokkukābu, literally meaning "Shock Curve") Mostly used as a supplement to other techniques, this technique allows Larsi to change trajectory of his quakes after they have been sent off, allowing him to use a more versatile fighting style.
(100 mastery, 41 reaction speed.)

Shindō ha (振動刃 Shindō ha, literally meaning "Vibro Blade"): Straightening his hand flat, Larsi starts to vibrate said hand with microscopic vibrations at a very high frequency. Using this, Larsi can either stab or chop with his hand, cutting through even the hardest of metals as if they were butter.
Damage scales on strength.
(100 mastery, 100 Strength) Destructive Potency Rank: S+

One tier above yours.

 

[The Fool]

As Dew reached the forest, he knew this was going to be a bad day. A gigantic path of uprooted and smashed trees cleared a way toward the direction of Marco and Vista’s cottage... the courageous brawler was not easily intimidated, though his pride blinded him slightly, he was also generally a cautious man. He followed the intruder’s trail until he saw a short young man with blond hair and a strange blue tunic from a custom he did not recognize.

“You! State your business! If you value your life, answer carefully trespasser!” Dew had a bad feeling about all of this but he wasn’t the kind of Man to just start smashing people’s heads in without talking it out first—after all he was retired.

Changing my Text Key from this point onwards

Spoiler: Text Key Change

Narration
"Speech"
Thought Process

Spoiler: Stats

Level 55
55 x 5 = 275

Human Race Bonus:
+10 in Strength | +10 in Speed | +10 in Vitality | +15 in Martial Arts .

Martial Arts Bonus:
+5 in Strength .

Strength: 66 + 10 + 5 = 81
Speed: 71 + 10 = 81
81 x 2 = 162
- Reaction: 81
- Movement: 81
Vitality: 71 + 10 = 81
81 x 2 = 162
- Durability: 81
- Stamina: 81
Haki: 41
41 x 2 = 82
- Armanent Haki: 81
- Observation Haki [Precognition]: 1
Martial Arts: 26 + 15 = 41
41 x 2 = 82
- Ittoryu/Nittoryu: 82

Link continued to march forwards but just as he was in the process of doing so he overheard a voice it was asking whats his business here. Link halted as he heard that voice turned around seeing a large looking man with a cape and huge arms. this guy ever heard of leg day?. He couldn't help but chuckle inside. He then calmed himself controlling his breathing to conserve himself but couldn't stop thinking the captain said not to linger to far away from him, well then i guess i have no choice do i?. It wouldn't help to have some fun though.

Link then raised his right arm with his index finger pointing outwards into the man's direction "Your a member of the Whitebeard Pirates aren't you?" Link asked the man but before he could respond he would then smirk and say "Members of the Whitebeard need to falter like their father and die in peace, as your time has come and gone it's time for the new age."

I guess i have no choice in the matter and will force myself into finishing this as fast as possible as Link began to reminiscence about his past and ordeal's to force some inner hidden memories. Link allowed himself to be submerged in his blood lust as his finger no longer pointed at the man and now rested over his sword's handle, a vein popped over his hand as he tightened his grip coating it within haki in the process.

"What's my business you say? ... It's to send you to the next life with your bastard of a father" he would say menacingly as his voice was shrouded in rage.

Link then saw this as his chance as growled "Blinding Rage" as he darts at his target to kill the man.

Spoiler: Blinding Rage

Blinding Rage: Link consumes himself in bloodlust, stanced and ready to strike. As he's submerged with rage he then blitzes himself at his target unsheathing his sword ready to strike and kill them.
(requires 81 strength, 81 mastery) - DPR: S

Base Tier = Large Building Level
Blinding Rage = +4 = Mountain Level
+2 Hardening = Small Country Level

@Gambit @Papa Rak @joby @Larsi

 

[Gambit]

As Gambit dwindled atop the tallest of the trees not too far away from Larsi and Lovers, he would observe how swiftly the phoenix's and the swordman's combination was executed and he gasped in awe. "Is that?" He would puffed his cigar and started his thinking, narrowing his eyes. At this point Minuano would already been hit by the bird's hardened wing as the former failed his attempt to change location. Tck! No Minuano! He would attempt to kick off but he saw Larsi gathered himself together and managed to properly attend to the situation. Vice cap is hurt but a man should not let others to intercept their mission. And as he saw Marco soared into the heavens, magnifying his flame and approached the giant once more, his leg would reform and stated his will. What?! Is that the power of his devil fruit. This is gonna be a big trou-. His thoughts were interrupted when he felt something is off. He was hearing people running towards their location and it was the same track they were in some minutes ago. A moment later he turned around, and then one of them appeared. A muscular man, naked with a red cape. He has a blue tribal tattoo on his right chest and wearing a gauntlet, with a touch of wristlets ring... As this man advanced, he approached the young boy and interrogated him in which his crewmate would address the brawler. The former would then prepare an attack as his greeting to the incoming. He carefully looked at the attack and was amazed that the boy would be able to pull off something dangerous like that. Woah! This boy is something!! I like it! As he propelled, the prince jumped off to the soil just a couple of meters back of Link. As he landed, he puffed his cigar and drew his jutte and pointed it at the foe, "I know you have company! Bring em out!"

Spoiler

Stats
Level 68
68 x 5 = 340
Strength: 69 + 5 + 12 = 86
Speed: 84 + 5 + 12 = 101
• Movement: 101
• Reaction: 101
Vitality: 64 + 5 + 12 = 81
• Stamina: 81
• Durability: 81
Martial Arts: 82 + 18 = 100
• Poker Heat: 100
• Glam Rock: 100
Haki: 41
• CoA: 81
• Awareness: 1

* MA Boost: 5, 5, 5 (str,spd,vit)
* Human Bonus: 12, 12, 12, 18 (str,spd,vit,MA)

 

[Oreki]

Narration
"Speech"
Thoughts
Action

Marco
Vista
King Dew
Hatsu

Larsi vs. Marco​

As he spoke, he pulled his hand back towards himself, touching his hand to his chest to accentuate the "me". However, at the same time, the orb would start to curve, now descending towards Marco's back. However, at this time, his foe reached up close, his leg reforming as he prepared his attack. What the- Devil fruit? No time! He raised his arm up to meet the head on attack, his hand extended like a large blade or spear, the limb shaking throughout, though this was barely visible to the naked eye. Swinging the limb forwards, he aimed to clash with the incoming attack, while trying to direct the pulsing sphere with his left hand, aiming it towards Marco. He smiled through gritting teeth. It had been a while since he'd had a proper challenge.

What do we want? More stuff I suppose.

Enemy executed his own attack to block Marco's. The attacks that clashed together, considering only power, Marco thought of having a greater chance of victory due to the advantage of his position; however, the outcome was in the favor of the giant. His attack could not break past Larsi’s defenses. The impact ran past Marco's body. The feeling was like being fried by a high-tension current. Flowers, ground, or trees: all things that happen to fall into the sight are smashed and destroyed by one mere clash between Marco and the Giant. Marco's should have been overpowered by the pressure generated by the Larsi. Yet, his muscles were trained to the point where they appeared steel-like, and they were powerful beyond all belief.

"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" A scream escaped his throat as if saying 'In a competition of strength I will definitely not lose to you', but the victory in this clash was slipping further away from Marco with Larsi counterattack pushing him away sending him afar.

"Huff... Huff... So you're the silver hair Larsi. You're not half bad." In front of such an overwhelming enemy, fear is yes, there is no place for fear. There can only be despair and abandon. Marco gazed at the person standing on the battlefield, Larsi, with smirk coming on his face. "I'm getting fired up."

Marco stepped forward and start running towards the foe without the slightest bit of hesitation. That said, it wasn't pointless sinew. His muscles were practical in the same way a leopard or lions would be, with some faint softness of fat remaining. While running at full speed he transforms into his full phoenix form. His body is like blue flames, even standing out in the daylight. He charges into the enemy with an ultimate speed that neared destruction of the laws of cause and effect, he had already overcome the distance of space in a 'moment' of a few milliseconds at a speed close to that of light and completed the instantaneous movement between two different points in space while flying like a whirlwind to tears through Larsi with his haki coated beak.

Beak Stinger
(S: 81 Mastery, 100 Strength and 120 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

Link vs. King Dew​

Link continued to march forwards but just as he was in the process of doing so he overheard a voice it was asking whats his business here. Link halted as he heard that voice turned around seeing a large looking man with a cape and huge arms. this guy ever heard of leg day?. He couldn't help but chuckle inside. He then calmed himself controlling his breathing to conserve himself but couldn't stop thinking the captain said not to linger to far away from him, well then i guess i have no choice do i?. It wouldn't help to have some fun though.

Link then raised his right arm with his index finger pointing outwards into the man's direction "Your a member of the Whitebeard Pirates aren't you?" Link asked the man but before he could respond he would then smirk and say "Members of the Whitebeard need to falter like their father and die in peace, as your time has come and gone it's time for the new age."

I guess i have no choice in the matter and will force myself into finishing this as fast as possible as Link began to reminiscence about his past and ordeal's to force some inner hidden memories. Link allowed himself to be submerged in his blood lust as his finger no longer pointed at the man and now rested over his sword's handle, a vein popped over his hand as he tightened his grip coating it within haki in the process.

"What's my business you say? ... It's to send you to the next life with your bastard of a father" he would say menacingly as his voice was shrouded in rage.

Link then saw this as his chance as growled "Blinding Rage" as he darts at his target to kill the man.

The attitude of this man was truly something else. Perhaps it was due to the confidence brought about by his own beliefs, which was the most important deciding factor. But if he were only to look at it thus simply that indicated that he had no sense of danger in the face of battle or a sense of anxiety in needing to consider tactics.

King Dew sighed disinterestedly and thought about it for a while. In the end, he still shook his head. "Unfortunately, there are residents all around us. I had wanted to fight for my victory somewhere desolate if possible."

Unexpectedly, blond hair kid, now completely taken over by the rage and charged directly towards King Dew. "LET'S START!!" King Dew to stepped forward. The ground boomed under the impact and the heavily planted forward fist towards Blond Pirate. Using this technique, the sheer force of Dew's strike is like a grenade exploding in his opponent.

Eight Postures of the Buddha Guards
(A: 61 Mastery, 61 Strength and 61 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

"Let's see if you can take this!" He said this with a bitter smile, but there was no laughter in his eyes. A glare as intimidating as his haki coated fist collided head-on with the scornful blond pirate; sparks flew. Kind Dew's body, which took the full force of the blow, flew through the air like a blades of grass, and slammed into the tree that crowded the area. He never thought that this attack was this strong.

Dew sighed slowly, fist outstretched, the feel of death on his hand. Even this fight to the death, in which every second mattered, had taken only a moment to decide the victor. The last attack made Dew’s focus dull. He could not have realized that if the opponent would actually sneak in an attack at this momentary gap. Dew remained where he stood, unmoving as if observing the opponent's next move.

"You're strong!" Dew says before he jumps into the air above his opponent and performs a downwards Kick, using the momentum of the fall to increase the power attack.

Guillotine Drop
(A: 51 Mastery, 61 Strength, 61 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

Gambit vs. Hatsu​

he puffed his cigar and drew his jutte and pointed it at the foe, "I know you have company! Bring em out!"

"Glad I got your attention. I was beginning to feel a little ignored." Hatsu's face lit up in a grin, and he stared at the Gambit. This is the moment that will present the greatest test to him as a swordsman. If he lost, he would even lose his life. Hatsu felt this acutely, but he was not a bit afraid. Hatsu bit down on his teeth as he ready himself mentally for this fight.

He then charges towards his opponent with forwarding jump while his sword atop his shoulder he proceed to deliver a single fast thrust at his opponent.

(B: 41 Mastery, 41 Strength and 41 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

 

[The Fool]

The attitude of this man was truly something else. Perhaps it was due to the confidence brought about by his own beliefs, which was the most important deciding factor. But if he were only to look at it thus simply that indicated that he had no sense of danger in the face of battle or a sense of anxiety in needing to consider tactics.

King Dew sighed disinterestedly and thought about it for a while. In the end, he still shook his head. "Unfortunately, there are residents all around us. I had wanted to fight for my victory somewhere desolate if possible."

Unexpectedly, blond hair kid, now completely taken over by the rage and charged directly towards King Dew. "LET'S START!!" King Dew to stepped forward. The ground boomed under the impact and the heavily planted forward fist towards Blond Pirate. Using this technique, the sheer force of Dew's strike is like a grenade exploding in his opponent.

Eight Postures of the Buddha Guards
(A: 61 Mastery, 61 Strength and 61 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

"Let's see if you can take this!" He said this with a bitter smile, but there was no laughter in his eyes. A glare as intimidating as his haki coated fist collided head-on with the scornful blond pirate; sparks flew. Kind Dew's body, which took the full force of the blow, flew through the air like a blades of grass, and slammed into the tree that crowded the area. He never thought that this attack was this strong.

Dew sighed slowly, fist outstretched, the feel of death on his hand. Even this fight to the death, in which every second mattered, had taken only a moment to decide the victor. The last attack made Dew’s focus dull. He could not have realized that if the opponent would actually sneak in an attack at this momentary gap. Dew remained where he stood, unmoving as if observing the opponent's next move.

"You're strong!" Dew says before he jumps into the air above his opponent and performs a downwards Kick, using the momentum of the fall to increase the power attack.

Guillotine Drop
(A: 51 Mastery, 61 Strength, 61 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

Link simply glared as sparks flew between the attacks of the duo collided. He glared at the man smirking after talking some shit about his crew, he was disappointed the man didn't do enough to retaliate. I may have overestimated these Whitebeard Pirates. After all this marks the beginning of a new era.

The man was sent backwards, link simply panted calmly as debris and dust cluttered all around him and traversed. He then began to breath slowly to compose himself to adjust his body for what was to come. His heartbeat began to become steady but was still pumping quicker than normal all the while beginning to sweat uncomfortably. He simply knew he had to end it all and that had to happen now.

The man complimented Link, but he just ignored his words and concentrated on what was before him. He could see the man making his next move so Link simply complied as he again coated his arm down to his hand into his sword, giving a death stare looking up. He then arched to spring himself up tightened his grip on the hand coating his sword. If i have to end this i must give into my bloodlust again. He may now be above me but i will adjust my attack that it cleaves him.

He springed himself up grabbing both hands on the handle of the sword. As he did, he twisted himself mid-air ready to end it all in one strike.

I will use my sword to blaze a path for the Silver Hair Pirates era

"Blinding Rage!" he roared.

Spoiler: Blinding Rage:

Blinding Rage: Link consumes himself in bloodlust, stanced and ready to strike. As he's submerged with rage he then blitzes himself at his target unsheathing his sword ready to strike and kill them.
(requires 81 strength, 81 mastery) - DPR: S

Base Tier = Large Building Level
Blinding Rage = +4 = Mountain Level
+2 Hardening = Small Country Level

@Larsi @Gambit @Oreki

 

[Gambit]

Gambit vs. Hatsu​

"Glad I got your attention. I was beginning to feel a little ignored." Hatsu's face lit up in a grin, and he stared at the Gambit. This is the moment that will present the greatest test to him as a swordsman. If he lost, he would even lose his life. Hatsu felt this acutely, but he was not a bit afraid. Hatsu bit down on his teeth as he ready himself mentally for this fight.

He then charges towards his opponent with forwarding jump while his sword atop his shoulder he proceed to deliver a single fast thrust at his opponent.

(B: 41 Mastery, 41 Strength and 41 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

After hearing what the man said, Gambit's maleficent equilibrium was completely derailed by his foe's audacious discourse. He guffawed like a dictator that he almost ignored the exchange of sentiments and blows between Link and King Dew. If he could only dissolve Hatsu with his laughter, he would join the wind blowing around him. "Pffft!" And he dared giving out grin at me? "Hahahaha.. Ha.. Ha.. Ha..", then he panted. "Ha.. Ha.. Ha.. Eh?"

His entertained youth would abruptly shift to sheer resentment when the man in loud hat and overly valentine shirt catapulted in his direction. He was pressing himself with sword, attempting to lance a prince! "Imbecile!", he uttered as he scrutinized the swordsman across him.

The time has frozen for Gambit while looking at the other man. It was like a long parade of flower ladies, waiting for the arrival of the bride to the altar. Turtle race is way joyful to watch than an enemy humiliating his own self by fashioning a century old trick. He could even feel the rays of the sun penetrating to his pores; the rustling of leaves in the forest registering to his ears; the salt water breeze emanating to his senses; and the gusts of violent wind generated by the side duels.

To his resentment, he thought that, I can't believe I was paired against this snot. He has to vanish in my presence! The forward thrust became a grasshopper in the meadow, grazing in bushy aster dandelion, approaching a ravenous red fox! Before he stinged, the royal pirate eluded to his right.
Gambit's evasion was as smooth as the skins of the maidens he endeared before.

Rapidly, he drew a duo of metal card. Then he'd attempt to land a swift barrage of slashes to his preys. He would not only devour the one who wielded a blade but the other man brawling against his comrade! "LINK GET OUTTA HERE! ATTEND TO LARSI!"

The card master would deal a total of 54 deadly slashes to the body of his opponents, starting with Hatsu, one after the other. The attack was rapid, furious and devastating enough to rip through his victim, rupturing them into shreds! And as he fused his haki to harden the weapon, he invoked, "MIDNIGHT SOLITAIRE, ALL OUT!"

Spoiler: Attack

Midnight Solitaire, All-out!!: With a card in both hands, the user moves towards the target/s and starts to slash anyone he desires, one slash after another until he reaches his 54th slash. If there's only one enemy, he will absorb all 54 slashes. If there are two, they will receive 26 each.
Requires 81 strength, 81 movement, 81 mastery - DPR: S (1 target), A (Multiple targets)
Requires 100 strength, 100 movement, 100 mastery - DPR: S+ (1 target), S (Multiple targets)

 

[Larsi]

Enemy executed his own attack to block Marco's. The attacks that clashed together, considering only power, Marco thought of having a greater chance of victory due to the advantage of his position; however, the outcome was in the favor of the giant. His attack could not break past Larsi’s defenses. The impact ran past Marco's body. The feeling was like being fried by a high-tension current. Flowers, ground, or trees: all things that happen to fall into the sight are smashed and destroyed by one mere clash between Marco and the Giant. Marco's should have been overpowered by the pressure generated by the Larsi. Yet, his muscles were trained to the point where they appeared steel-like, and they were powerful beyond all belief.

"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" A scream escaped his throat as if saying 'In a competition of strength I will definitely not lose to you', but the victory in this clash was slipping further away from Marco with Larsi counterattack pushing him away sending him afar.

"Huff... Huff... So you're the silver hair Larsi. You're not half bad." In front of such an overwhelming enemy, fear is yes, there is no place for fear. There can only be despair and abandon. Marco gazed at the person standing on the battlefield, Larsi, with smirk coming on his face. "I'm getting fired up."

Marco stepped forward and start running towards the foe without the slightest bit of hesitation. That said, it wasn't pointless sinew. His muscles were practical in the same way a leopard or lions would be, with some faint softness of fat remaining. While running at full speed he transforms into his full phoenix form. His body is like blue flames, even standing out in the daylight. He charges into the enemy with an ultimate speed that neared destruction of the laws of cause and effect, he had already overcome the distance of space in a 'moment' of a few milliseconds at a speed close to that of light and completed the instantaneous movement between two different points in space while flying like a whirlwind to tears through Larsi with his haki coated beak.

Beak Stinger
(S: 81 Mastery, 100 Strength and 120 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

Larsi was thrown off balance by the gorce of their clash, nearly falling down in the process. As he did so the sphere, still airborne, flew past him, missing both of them, still seeking a target. The air around behind it warped, the energy within aching to break free.

Righting himself, the giant stood up to face the other man as he rose to his feet, a distance away. While Marco spoke to him, Larsi swerved his arm, pretending to regain his balance, but really spun the sphere around again, homing it back around towards the two men.

As he did so, his foe finished his small speech, charging towards the giant, his speed increasing with every step. Larsi knew that this was a decisive moment, and he could not hold back. Small vibrations traveled throughout his body, shaking it thoroughly, sending out a rush of adrenaline. Where before he had barely been able to recognize his foe's movements, he could now see them much clearer, although it was still a bit difficult to comprehend. Yet he did not react outwardly, as it would give away the surprise. Instead, he stood still, bracing for the attacm, pulling his right hand back, fist clenched. His left swirled through the air, seemingly steadying his body even more, but instead it directed the sphere towards a point right in front of Larsi, where Marco would be unless he changed his trajectory, ready to slam into him.

As his opponent had nearly reached him, Silver Hair whipped into action, his right hanc swinging forward, fist still clenched, his whole body carrying with the strike. The very air around his fist seemed to crack and shatter, releasing a devastating shockwave in a wide blast towards the incoming foe, imbued by invisible haki. Although it would not be enough to cancel out the attack from the other man, it would lower the damage and would hopefully leave the other man vulnerable to the other attack, coming towards him from the left.

Spoiler

Shōgeki Yūhatsu (衝撃誘発 Shōgeki Yūhatsu, literally meaning "Shock Induce"): Sending heavy vibrations at high speeds throughout his body at an immense vibrations, Larsi sends his body into momentary shock, rapidly increasing his adrenaline. The adrenaline rush lasts for up to 3 turns, and during that he feels no pain, and his speed is increased by 10. For each turn the adrenaline lasts, Larsi will be weakened for one turn, lowering his speed by 10, as well as his vitality by 20.
(81 mastery)

Kaishin (海震 Kaishin?, literally meaning "Seaquake"): Larsi "cracks" the air with a punch and sends devastating shock waves through the air in the direction it is facing. These shock waves can pass through and damage almost any substance, tearing it apart. If the shock waves are directed into the ground, the result is a devastating earthquake capable of generating huge tsunamis. Because of its enormous offensive power and great speed, this attack makes for a solid defense, destroying or disrupting any attack before it hits Larsi.
Damage scales on devil fruits mastery.
(91 Mastery, 61 Strength) Destructive Potency Rank: S

 

[Oreki]

Larsi vs. Marco​

As his opponent had nearly reached him, Silver Hair whipped into action, his right hanc swinging forward, fist still clenched, his whole body carrying with the strike. The very air around his fist seemed to crack and shatter, releasing a devastating shockwave in a wide blast towards the incoming foe, imbued by invisible haki. Although it would not be enough to cancel out the attack from the other man, it would lower the damage and would hopefully leave the other man vulnerable to the other attack, coming towards him from the left.

The clashing sounds were clear as ripping cloth. Marco did not had a chance to experience a battle like that for a while, today finally had the chance to face off the enemy of this caliber; an intense battle would once again occur. The battle of their crossing attacks was intense than he had any before, fiercer, more direct, more final; it was a direct clash of strength on strength.

The cracks stretched out from the surface to empty air, distorting space and sucking in the atmosphere. The entirety of their surroundings was blown into the end of the void by a surging wind. The wind was moaning. Faced with a dimension that is completely at odds with the physical laws of this world, the air emitted paranoid wails. A chaotic storm raged on the empty ground, destroying, trampling all things within. Just combat between the two was enough to ruin an entire island.

A smirk escaped Marco mouth as when he was starting to get the edge in the clash. It's still a bit early to rejoice his victory over the clash. He needed to provoke the Silver Hair Larsi even more in order for him to go all out against this giant.

In the intensity of his threatening surge was increasing exponentially and forcing his clash towards Larsi even more and then he just realizes as he gave a sidelong glance at another coming attack of a shockwave. Sure, he was able to see the attack coming in his direction with the help of observation haki but even then he had no way to dodge this attack in the midst of this clash. At this moment, all Marco could do with all his skills was to protect his body before suffering the fatal impact he coated his side with the color of armament in order to defend against an ambush attack. The sudden attack force sends Marco to roll away in evasion.

"Tch..." Irritated, Marco, he was able to defend himself but what irritated him the most was to not able to get the upper hand on the giant.

Marco in his phoenix form allows himself to fly backward, trying to catch a clear look for his next attack. It wasn't time for him to beat himself over the last clash result. While in the air he focuses his energy into his outstretched wings and by giving all concentrate he sends countless sharp feathers like laser barrage towards Larsi.

The Luce
(S: 91 strength, 91 mastery. +1 of Haki)

Gambit vs. Hatsu​

Rapidly, he drew a duo of metal card. Then he'd attempt to land a swift barrage of slashes to his preys. He would not only devour the one who wielded a blade but the other man brawling against his comrade! "LINK GET OUTTA HERE! ATTEND TO LARSI!"

The card master would deal a total of 54 deadly slashes to the body of his opponents, starting with Hatsu, one after the other. The attack was rapid, furious and devastating enough to rip through his victim, rupturing them into shreds! And as he fused his haki to harden the weapon, he invoked, "MIDNIGHT SOLITAIRE, ALL OUT!"

Immediately understanding the situation, a bitter laugh slipped out from Hatsu's mouth at the circumstances. When the barrage of cards attack landed on him and the wounds that had inflicted on him were beyond that which could be endured by someone of his. His knees were starting to get weak, his ankles trembled, his breathing was rapid; with every card landed on him, pain-wracked his entire body, almost making him lose consciousness.

(to be continue in King Dew Part)

Link vs. King Dew and Gambit vs. King Dew
​

He springed himself up grabbing both hands on the handle of the sword. As he did, he twisted himself mid-air ready to end it all in one strike.

I will use my sword to blaze a path for the Silver Hair Pirates era

"Blinding Rage!" he roared.

It was merely a clash between cold steel and strong kick, but the mighty torrent of air that accompanied it and destroy all within sight. The clash impact crushed the ground. The wind that followed the swinging of attacks crudely severed the trees in half. King Dew could no longer help but acknowledge the opponent he was facing. The feeling of the after-shock of the clash was a toll on his body.

Just when he was again getting pushed back by swordsman attack. His thought process wasn't even able to comprehend another coming attack. The pain from the barrage of cards blows that King Dew received caught him badly, all that was left the blood that had coughed from his mouth flowed the bright red color of crimson. It was because of a force of both attacks his body was starting to get numb.

He desperately clutches onto his fist but with the fading consciousness "Kuh……!" A groan of pain falls from his mouth. His vision is blurring over. It's almost as if he was suffering from a cerebral concussion. With light steps, he starts moving again and turns towards the man who sends the barrage of cards blow.

"Bastard......" When he saw his friend was also on the verge of losing his consciousness against the diamond man he was starting to get overtaken by rage. King dew glared at the man. He put his entire remaining strength in his legs, while coating his hands with armament haki. "I'll KILL YOU!!!" He roared. King Dew to leaped up towards Gambit. The ground he was standing rumble under the impact and the heavily planted forward fist towards Diamond man. The sheer force of Dew's strike is like a grenade exploding in his opponent.

Eight Postures of the Buddha Guards
(A: 61 Mastery, 61 Strength and 61 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

At this moment two flying air slashes directly come towards the blond hair pirate(Link); Vista stepped forward resolutely.

Air Slash
( A: 71 Mastery, 71 Strength )

"For what ridiculous motive... you all are fighting for?" Said Vista. However, he had no choice but to swallow his anger and calmly accept the situation. His battle intuitions told him that it would be dangerous to directly confront an enemy who could defeat his two friends without struggling at all.

 

[The Fool]

It was merely a clash between cold steel and strong kick, but the mighty torrent of air that accompanied it and destroy all within sight. The clash impact crushed the ground. The wind that followed the swinging of attacks crudely severed the trees in half. King Dew could no longer help but acknowledge the opponent he was facing. The feeling of the after-shock of the clash was a toll on his body.

Just when he was again getting pushed back by swordsman attack. His thought process wasn't even able to comprehend another coming attack. The pain from the barrage of cards blows that King Dew received caught him badly, all that was left the blood that had coughed from his mouth flowed the bright red color of crimson. It was because of a force of both attacks his body was starting to get numb.

As a collision of the attacks occurred the very ground the duo accompanied was also affected of the magnitude of the attacks. It just was only that but a gust of wind slashed with flickers of light embargoed around the duo as if someone was throwing confetti. Within seconds what seemed like a miniature equator began to take shape underneath from the pressure of Links attack colliding against the man. Just like that Link's intuition kicked in. "I can't do another one of these, it will leave me wide open. As with rage, the moment your in and out is like a flicker of the light. You turn it on and off but the flash of light annoys you. The more i use this the more i am likely to feel light headed, if thats the case i will be a sitting duck or a rat that is being experimented on, the more it presses on the buzzer for satisfaction the greater the ramification it will be." This was just a fracture of a millisecond this occurred as even this was cut short due to another.

Rapidly, he drew a duo of metal card. Then he'd attempt to land a swift barrage of slashes to his preys. He would not only devour the one who wielded a blade but the other man brawling against his comrade! "LINK GET OUTTA HERE! ATTEND TO LARSI!"

The card master would deal a total of 54 deadly slashes to the body of his opponents, starting with Hatsu, one after the other. The attack was rapid, furious and devastating enough to rip through his victim, rupturing them into shreds! And as he fused his haki to harden the weapon, he invoked, "MIDNIGHT SOLITAIRE, ALL OUT!"

It was a familiar voice, "Hey that sounds a lot like Gambit." Though as he would think that he would land on his feet panting before taking a deep breath of air with a nod of thanks to Gambit. "I hope the captain is okay"

At this moment two flying air slashes directly come towards the blond hair pirate(Link); Vista stepped forward resolutely.

Air Slash
( A: 71 Mastery, 71 Strength )

"For what ridiculous motive... you all are fighting for?" Said Vista. However, he had no choice but to swallow his anger and calmly accept the situation. His battle intuitions told him that it would be dangerous to directly confront an enemy who could defeat his two friends without struggling at all.

Link proceeded to altering his movement but the moment would bring another monster to the table, one who'm even Link must adhere to respecting. But like all things before he could think he had to react as the man would swing a air slash in Link's direction. It then caused an instinctive impulsive reaction with his swords adjacent to his sides before rapidly extending them to where Vista was. "Dual Moon Slash" he would roar gritting his teeth canceling the incoming attack, one being equal to the incoming attack.

Spoiler: Dual Crescent Moon Slash

Dual Crescent Moon Slash
(71 Mastery and 71 Strength) - A

Link would sweat, "Your Vista aren't you? The Vista the swordsman of the remenent of the White Beard Pirates only if i was squaring off with you first instead of that big oaf"

Link would gleefully smile then close eyes his for a second before opening them piercing them at Vista. He would follow by emitting a large amount of aura "If i am to see how far i have gotten, i need to challenge myself against a monster like him." as his arms were hardened in black then transferring into his two swords, he would then blitz himself by charging with a left swing immediately followed with one from the right.

"Snake Bite" he would say though whisper to himself.

Spoiler: Snake Bite

Snake Bite
S: 81 Mastery and 81 Strength


Base Stat = 81-99: 5. Large Building Level
Snake Bite = DPR S = + 4 = Mountain Level
Hardening = + 2 = Small Country Level

@Gambit @Oreki @Larsi

 

[Gambit]

Gambit successfully evaded Hatsu's katana and gazed upon an opening. Commencing his wild counter-strike, he felt his metal cards came crashing through his side! Then to the upper body. Busting him open on his back. Mauling him like a pack of wolves to a lone deer. Alas! All twenty-six barrage of maleficent slashes dove into the swordsman's flesh. He could almost touch its organs. His hands were bathing in warm blood. Anyone with a sense of hearing could lament on the percussion off his bones. He left him in the edge of losing it.

The muscular brawler who had just clashed against Link became another prey for a pride of lions. The vexed yet focused prince approached the bull. And in a similar yet climactic fashion, he dealt the very same amount of deep cuts into the robust physique of King Dew! Although, in a much lesser scale of destruction. This one's tough!, he acknowledged the foe.

The hunt didn't conclude there as he witnessed the determination of the two warriors, surviving his signature attack. He thought that perhaps, it was their resilience that made them survived that height of an attack. They are a decent opponent. But soon they were.

About a meter from the back of King Dew, he landed. Then the proud enemy immediately sped forwards to him. At the paramount of his wrath, he elevated his stance in a dramatic fashion. A blow he invoked in anger to what the prince has done to them was drawing nearer. Landayan, felt the immense power overflowing down to his stern arm. He rolled his fingers into explosive cannonballs and channeled his spirit into them. He leapt. He was aiming to dismantle his exquisite portrait.

But it was a poetry in motion. The royal pirate had battled against the toughest warriors across the ocean. He had seen Larsi, a giant boxing enemies beyond their leagues and survived. He grew stronger and faster as days went by. He had seen enough to dodge such a disgrace in his sight. And with that, he would award the man of what he'd hope to be the last stanza of the poem he made. He would use the extent of his speed to dash forward King Dew. Still with the same card he used previously, he would infuse yet another weapon hardening as he aimed for his neck. A slash that could even cut through the wind. Screeching and wailing as it progressed further. "Solitude"

Spoiler

Hundred Years of Solitude: A close-range slash to the opponent's neck/throat. requires 81 strength, 81 mastery - DPR: S
+ 2

 

[Oreki]

King Dew Last Stand​

But it was a poetry in motion. The royal pirate had battled against the toughest warriors across the ocean. He had seen Larsi, a giant boxing enemies beyond their leagues and survived. He grew stronger and faster as days went by. He had seen enough to dodge such a disgrace in his sight. And with that, he would award the man of what he'd hope to be the last stanza of the poem he made. He would use the extent of his speed to dash forward King Dew. Still with the same card he used previously, he would infuse yet another weapon hardening as he aimed for his neck. A slash that could even cut through the wind. Screeching and wailing as it progressed further. "Solitude"

The horrifying attack that almost pushed him to the brink of death while ago wasn't even the strongest attack of this man. Wow, this is no joke, huh? King Dew leaked out a gasp of pure admiration after sensing the overwhelming pressure emitted from this man. However, he wasn't scared by him at all. Perhaps because he had encountered several life-or-death situations already, he was feeling expectant rather than fear. The man called Landayan Morow otherwise known as Gambit was really someone way out of his league, he didn't miss his both attacks. He thrust forward his weapon in the blink of an eye and penetrated King Dew neck.

Stab!! Even in the midst of the torrent of terrible pain, he gritted his teeth and he clenches his fist. Too bad, the skin on his neck sliced off and blood spluttered out like a fountain, he knew he can't survive this. Even when he died in battle after giving all he had, his face still held a proud smile until the end.

Link vs. Vista​

Link would sweat, "Your Vista aren't you? The Vista the swordsman of the remenent of the White Beard Pirates only if i was squaring off with you first instead of that big oaf"

Link would gleefully smile then close eyes his for a second before opening them piercing them at Vista. He would follow by emitting a large amount of aura "If i am to see how far i have gotten, i need to challenge myself against a monster like him." as his arms were hardened in black then transferring into his two swords, he would then blitz himself by charging with a left swing immediately followed with one from the right.

"Snake Bite" he would say though whisper to himself.

"Fight your way isn't the answer to everything," Vista said in a suppressed voice as he stared into this blonde young pirate eyes, which were asking for a fight.

Vista dashes at this young pirate with his sword held outstretched in one arm, the momentum of his speed strengthens the attack power. The foot that landed crushed the ground as he executes a two-handed sword swing that clashes with his opponent sword. Sparks flew off from their clashing blades, It was merely a clash between two cold steel, and that was alone enough for the mighty torrent of air that accompanied it and destroying, trampling all things within the sight even the very ground they were standing at.

"If this is what you want.. then be it!" Vista said loudly. Facing the enemy that he had just met, knowing the time had come for him to fight with his life, a sad smile emerged on Vista's face.

Superior Slice
(S: 81 Mastery, 81 Strength and 81 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

 

[Larsi]

The clashing sounds were clear as ripping cloth. Marco did not had a chance to experience a battle like that for a while, today finally had the chance to face off the enemy of this caliber; an intense battle would once again occur. The battle of their crossing attacks was intense than he had any before, fiercer, more direct, more final; it was a direct clash of strength on strength.

The cracks stretched out from the surface to empty air, distorting space and sucking in the atmosphere. The entirety of their surroundings was blown into the end of the void by a surging wind. The wind was moaning. Faced with a dimension that is completely at odds with the physical laws of this world, the air emitted paranoid wails. A chaotic storm raged on the empty ground, destroying, trampling all things within. Just combat between the two was enough to ruin an entire island.

A smirk escaped Marco mouth as when he was starting to get the edge in the clash. It's still a bit early to rejoice his victory over the clash. He needed to provoke the Silver Hair Larsi even more in order for him to go all out against this giant.

In the intensity of his threatening surge was increasing exponentially and forcing his clash towards Larsi even more and then he just realizes as he gave a sidelong glance at another coming attack of a shockwave. Sure, he was able to see the attack coming in his direction with the help of observation haki but even then he had no way to dodge this attack in the midst of this clash. At this moment, all Marco could do with all his skills was to protect his body before suffering the fatal impact he coated his side with the color of armament in order to defend against an ambush attack. The sudden attack force sends Marco to roll away in evasion.

"Tch..." Irritated, Marco, he was able to defend himself but what irritated him the most was to not able to get the upper hand on the giant.

Marco in his phoenix form allows himself to fly backward, trying to catch a clear look for his next attack. It wasn't time for him to beat himself over the last clash result. While in the air he focuses his energy into his outstretched wings and by giving all concentrate he sends countless sharp feathers like laser barrage towards Larsi.

The Luce
(S: 91 strength, 91 mastery. +1 of Haki)

His foe blown away for the moment, Larsi let the vibrations throughout his body lapse, breaking himself free from the shock that it induced. As always, the aftereffects left him sluggish and weakened. He barely realized his foe prepared a follow up attack, stumbling in place for a moment. In this moment, his black armor started working at its own volition. Great black wings sprouted from behind, wrapping around and in front of the giant, acting like a shield, attempting to block the incoming attacks. Even so, Larsi knew it probably wouldn't be enough. Focusing his spirit, the already dark armor blackened even further as he covered the wings in armament haki(+2 dura).

Even so, as the barrage struck, a bird's cry of agony could be heard from behind Larsi as feathers cut through the wings, their speed greatly decreased, only barely breaking through the giant's skin at this point. Gritting his teeth against the pain, he watched as the wings fell down to the side limply, barely moving as they settled. His companion wouldn't be of much help for the rest of the fight, it would seem. Damn you...

His eyes locking on his foe, he swung his arm in a wide arc, once more bringing the bubble of pulsing energy around, hoping to finally make use of the attack he sent off so much earlier, if nothing else, at least as a diversion. It won't stop until you meet it... I will see to that.

Kabutowari: Hassha-tai(兜割: 発射体 Kabutowari: Hassha-tai, literally meaning "Helmet Break: Projectile"): Larsi focuses his great power into a small, spherical area, otherwise known as a hypocenter around his fist, just like with the original version of this technique. However, through higher levels of mastery he is able to contain the bubble even as it leaves his hand. By doing so, he can throw the bubble, causing it to explode upon impact.
Damage scales on devil fruits mastery.
(100 mastery, 71 strength) Destructive Potency Rank: S

 

[Oreki]

Even so, as the barrage struck, a bird's cry of agony could be heard from behind Larsi as feathers cut through the wings, their speed greatly decreased, only barely breaking through the giant's skin at this point. Gritting his teeth against the pain, he watched as the wings fell down to the side limply, barely moving as they settled. His companion wouldn't be of much help for the rest of the fight, it would seem. Damn you...

His eyes locking on his foe, he swung his arm in a wide arc, once more bringing the bubble of pulsing energy around, hoping to finally make use of the attack he sent off so much earlier, if nothing else, at least as a diversion. It won't stop until you meet it... I will see to that.

His last attack left him into great fatigue and he no longer had time to anticipate the initial velocity of the coming attack, and no matter which way he may dodge, he couldn't easily get out of the range of the bubble that about to hit onto him. It's all or nothing...! Now that it has come to this, Marco was prepared to end this fight using his most strong attack, misplaced though it may be; The flying backward Marco accelerated his speed towards Larsi in his phoenix form, Marco accelerated his reaction time just before encountering with bubble and Immediately evaded the bubble' attack with an elegance that one could never compare with.

A smirk came. Nevertheless, Marco has its own limitations. Because of this extended fight, a gap would inevitably show up between the two. His opponent most likely was a damage dealer. No matter how strong the attack he uses, it is meaningless if his opponent is fast enough to defend it. To defeat this giant, he must simply deliver a strike before the giant could defend himself, obliterating it down to the last scrap of flesh. Marco threw a right punch a moment before transforming that arm into his human form while making the fires of phoenix erupt around it. His arm, having transformed into a lethal through the air, and a tornado roared into being. This movement became a spiral of force. Originally a defensive skill to nullify an opponent's strike, skill move was performed at a horrific speed after his devil fruit form was infused into it. There was now so little distance between them that the opponent would never be able to evade the attack.

Sin Inferno
(S: 91 strength, 91 mastery, 120 Movement. +2 of Haki)

 

[The Fool]

"Fight your way isn't the answer to everything," Vista said in a suppressed voice as he stared into this blonde young pirate eyes, which were asking for a fight.

Vista dashes at this young pirate with his sword held outstretched in one arm, the momentum of his speed strengthens the attack power. The foot that landed crushed the ground as he executes a two-handed sword swing that clashes with his opponent sword. Sparks flew off from their clashing blades, It was merely a clash between two cold steel, and that was alone enough for the mighty torrent of air that accompanied it and destroying, trampling all things within the sight even the very ground they were standing at.

"If this is what you want.. then be it!" Vista said loudly. Facing the enemy that he had just met, knowing the time had come for him to fight with his life, a sad smile emerged on Vista's face.

Superior Slice
(S: 81 Mastery, 81 Strength and 81 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

Link would clash as sparks would fly he would reminiscent of a famous swordsman that once was a contender to be the strongest, that very man was standing before him. Link bore a grin, not out of something happy but at last someone who could occupy his boredom. The strike had the epicenter of the collision create a crater of ground splitting like how Noah split the ocean in two from the collision of two strong individuals.

Link would push himself away from the man, slowly breathing analysing the situation. He would gaze and pierce his eyesight to the man's center of gravity and listen to the sword. "Sword's aren't toys to play with, and one shouldn't carelessly run around waving a sword. Swords many believe are used to be used to block other swords, that is false too. Only those who have mastered swordsmanship know what it truly means. Swords are there to shed blood"

Link would coat his swords again after he pushed himself back the haki vanished, but he coated his swords turning them with a black hue. He then tightened his grip on the handle enough to cause his fingernails to shed into his hand thus making him bleed.

Link stared at the man then sprung himself as if he's a member of the Olympics making a full-frontal blitz for the once renowned swordsman, just moments before he could reach the man he would use the momentum of the run to jump up into the air then have his swords that would be adjacent to his body but his arm would be crossed in an X shape. "Ryūtsuisen" he would softly speak, an attack that would use the momentum of gravity and fall to strengthen his two-handed sword swing.

Spoiler: Ryūtsuisen

Ryūtsuisen
(81 strength, 81 movements, 81 mastery)Destructive Potency Rank: S
+2 hardening

 

[Gambit]

Landayan Morrow felt his blade joined King Dew's throat. And in an instant, blood squirted from within and stained the left sleeve of his luxurious suit as he catapulted a couple of meters behind his foe. He landed his feet on the ground and he tilted his head and turned toward the sky while standing with outstretched arms. Feeling the bloodlust his flesh was incurring, made him feel more invigorating! Vista, you're next!

The same couple of cards he utilized to finish both Hatsu and King Dew was still in his person. He firmly held it upwards and licked the blood dripping down on it before coating them with his will. He breathed slowly and abruptly, he bent his knees enough to create such force before he sped forwards the clashing swordsmen. Fallen leaves and tiny debris of the trees' branches and trunks errupted on his wake. And like a sprinting cheetah, he would dash forth parallel to the soil, a couple of feet above its level. This proud pirate aimed for the lower torso of the beautiful man boasting before him with an upward slash with his right and a backhand slash on his left, repeating the combination after another that would spiral upto the chin and cut through to reach his skull.

Lord of the Underworld, come and bestow your humble heir the overflowing strength to inflict punishment to those who sin. And in the rise of the moon, bring forth flashes of light to the their fading souls.. "Midnight Boomerang"!

And as he recite his incantations, he would emerge perpendicularly to the bulk figure of the swordsman. Launching four devastating yet a poetic approach to decay the ever-blooming gay petals of the garden of flowers.

Regardless of the outcome, he would penetrate yet another battleground. A fierce battle between two legendary warriors. Warriors that would come out as two of the strongest beings written on the parchment of piracy!

Seeing the titan dealing an enormous sphere of shockwaves to the human phoenix, his eyes sparkled and approved his battle prowess. Larsi, you're a hell of a brawler but let's settle this already! "Marco!, a phoenix always oppose a dragon and now is the time to meet him."

The prince shuffled 26 metal cards and swiftly, he positioned himself in his throwing stance! Knowing the scale of power his opponent had, he fused those cards with hardening. Rapidly helding his right arm backwards, he would unleash them in a supersonic speed. Catching fire until finally taking the form of a dragon! "Dragon Suit!!"

Spoiler: Midnight Boomerang

• Midnight Boomerang: With 2 cards in hand, the user kicks off towards the opponent and spins rapidly before he lands four nearly simultaneous elliptical slashes to the torso and upto the head. requires 81 strength, 81 movement, 81 mastery - DPR: S
• +2 haki

Spoiler: Dragon Suit

• Dragon Suit: This technique appears to be initiated by a spinning swing before Gambit rapidly released all 26 metal cards at once which quickly form into a dragon-like projectile of flaming metal cards. It attacks the target aiming to swallow them, at which point they are cut by the spiraling metal cards inside the dragon and subsequently setting everything in its path on fire/ember. The landing or the impact has a 10-meter diameter explosion. requires 81 strength, 81 mastery - DPR: A
• +2 haki

@Oreki

 

[Larsi]

His last attack left him into great fatigue and he no longer had time to anticipate the initial velocity of the coming attack, and no matter which way he may dodge, he couldn't easily get out of the range of the bubble that about to hit onto him. It's all or nothing...! Now that it has come to this, Marco was prepared to end this fight using his most strong attack, misplaced though it may be; The flying backward Marco accelerated his speed towards Larsi in his phoenix form, Marco accelerated his reaction time just before encountering with bubble and Immediately evaded the bubble' attack with an elegance that one could never compare with.

A smirk came. Nevertheless, Marco has its own limitations. Because of this extended fight, a gap would inevitably show up between the two. His opponent most likely was a damage dealer. No matter how strong the attack he uses, it is meaningless if his opponent is fast enough to defend it. To defeat this giant, he must simply deliver a strike before the giant could defend himself, obliterating it down to the last scrap of flesh. Marco threw a right punch a moment before transforming that arm into his human form while making the fires of phoenix erupt around it. His arm, having transformed into a lethal through the air, and a tornado roared into being. This movement became a spiral of force. Originally a defensive skill to nullify an opponent's strike, skill move was performed at a horrific speed after his devil fruit form was infused into it. There was now so little distance between them that the opponent would never be able to evade the attack.

Sin Inferno
(S: 91 strength, 91 mastery, 120 Movement. +2 of Haki)

Spoiler

I'm gonna call bullshit on evading a point blank attack that triggers just as you touch it, but I can't be bothered at this point

Also, is this attack supposed to be able to burn me? The phoenix flames cant actually burn people lol. They only heal. TBH, maybe i should act as if you healed me lmao

Not having used the shock inducing technique for long, the aftereffects already faded, the giant's sluggishness went away. Standing up straight, he watched as his foe charged straight at him, deflecting the bubble of energy, somehow evading the entire attack at point blank. However, it was clear that the fight was taking a toll on his foe, while Larsi could still go on for even longer, his breath still mostly calm. Stepping forward with his left leg, he braced his body as another pulsing bubble started around his right fist.

As his foe soared towards him, the giant's fist darkened(+2 dpr haki) the aura pulsating a strong contrast to the skin as he threw his arm forward in a punch directed towards Marco. The radiance was even more than before today, the light nearly blinding, much like the fires of his foe. As the flying foe finally reached him, he struck out, unleashing a torrent of flames towards the giant as his fist flew forwards. His own fist crashing down towards the other man, Larsi expected the flames would burn him, but he had to deal with one attack, the more focused one. However, to his surprise, the fires were only like a warm splash of water washing over him. No matter, no time to think about it. As the two fist's clashed, the bubble surrounding the giant's fist would burst, unleashing the devastating energy stored within, however Marco's own attack was just as strong, dispersing the explosion to the sides, the air between the two pushed out with great force, spilling aside any loose debris around the two, but leaving both unharmed.

Spoiler

-Kabutowari (兜割 Kabutowari?, literally meaning "Helmet Break"): Larsi focuses his great power into a small, spherical area, otherwise known as a hypocenter, to perform a concentrated, explosion-like attack with his fist.
Damage scales on devil fruits mastery.

(100 mastery, 71 Strength) Destructive Potency Rank: S+

With +2 from haki same DPR as marco's attack.

 

[Oreki]

GAMBIT AND LINK VS. VISTA
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Link stared at the man then sprung himself as if he's a member of the Olympics making a full-frontal blitz for the once renowned swordsman, just moments before he could reach the man he would use the momentum of the run to jump up into the air then have his swords that would be adjacent to his body but his arm would be crossed in an X shape. "Ryūtsuisen" he would softly speak, an attack that would use the momentum of gravity and fall to strengthen his two-handed sword swing.

The same couple of cards he utilized to finish both Hatsu and King Dew was still in his person. He firmly held it upwards and licked the blood dripping down on it before coating them with his will. He breathed slowly and abruptly, he bent his knees enough to create such force before he sped forwards the clashing swordsmen. Fallen leaves and tiny debris of the trees' branches and trunks errupted on his wake. And like a sprinting cheetah, he would dash forth parallel to the soil, a couple of feet above its level. This proud pirate aimed for the lower torso of the beautiful man boasting before him with an upward slash with his right and a backhand slash on his left, repeating the combination after another that would spiral upto the chin and cut through to reach his skull.

Lord of the Underworld, come and bestow your humble heir the overflowing strength to inflict punishment to those who sin. And in the rise of the moon, bring forth flashes of light to the their fading souls.. "Midnight Boomerang"!

As soon as the kid front of Vista started to execute his own attack, Vista rushed toward him with a bright smile with his both sword held parallel so that tips are pointing towards his opponent sword and then just as he reached that blond hair he swung his both sword that clashed with this man own. Stiffening up and absorbing the strike, and flowing with the impact. Once again the rising desire of battle burned in his heart, that was the pride of being a swordsman. Just as the previous attacks this one was no different as it destroyed everything within the sight, the island was no longer in the same shape it was a few hours ago, the trees, ground, flowers, plants, everything was destroyed.

Reaper's Slice
(S: 81 Mastery, 81 Strength and 81 Movement Speed. +2 of Haki)

".... AAAHHH" From the depths of his throat, Vista couldn't help but cursed angrily with all the strength he had left. Amid this clash, another man came speeding towards him and he had no way to dodge the attack. He was preoccupied with his duel against this man, he let his guard down. Suddenly Vista coats his body with black hardening(+2) Nevertheless, that person obviously did not have the slightest intention of going easy on Vista, who had no way to dodge this attack. Instead, a blow of agonizing pain struck his torso. He couldn't believe the man attack drill through his black hardening slashing up to his head. From the surface of his torso to head like a broken tap, fresh blood gushed forth.

PIRATE SILVER HAIR LARSI VS. DIVISION COMMANDER MARCO
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As his foe soared towards him, the giant's fist darkened(+2 dpr haki) the aura pulsating a strong contrast to the skin as he threw his arm forward in a punch directed towards Marco. The radiance was even more than before today, the light nearly blinding, much like the fires of his foe. As the flying foe finally reached him, he struck out, unleashing a torrent of flames towards the giant as his fist flew forwards. His own fist crashing down towards the other man, Larsi expected the flames would burn him, but he had to deal with one attack, the more focused one. However, to his surprise, the fires were only like a warm splash of water washing over him. No matter, no time to think about it. As the two fist's clashed, the bubble surrounding the giant's fist would burst, unleashing the devastating energy stored within, however Marco's own attack was just as strong, dispersing the explosion to the sides, the air between the two pushed out with great force, spilling aside any loose debris around the two, but leaving both unharmed.

"......You know I actually want to know. Why do I have to fight someone like you?" He gave a sarcastic smile while tossing out these words. Both of them were standing their ground. Their clash broke apart the stone in their surroundings and ripped up the earth. The deeper the fight went, the clearer and clearer for Marco to spot the signs of the overwhelming violence; he had been a pirate for almost all his life, but never once did he fight to someone to this extreme. Following which, through the fragments of debris, Marco saw it in the revealed destruction. The sign of his possible defeat today. His chances of victory destroyed little by little.

Looking around, Marco gritted his teeth. He felt very frustrated for not being able to save any of his comrades. He was facing a strong opponent and yet his concentration on his friends for a brief moment could have proved fatal; it made him all the more uneasy. The wind settled down as the impact of the last attack mixed in it. Marco was definitely not a fighter excelling in seeking for the opponent, and depending on the circumstances, an opponent would likely find him first if he was rambling about. It is hard to think that any enemy could pounce straightforwardly when high-level close combat occurring, but still, right then, a well-timed surprise attack was coming in his direction. In a time like this Marco was really thankful for his mastery over observation Haki that allowed him to sense the presence of an upcoming attack. Marco quickly flipped backward and avoided the card attack in time.

"You all sure are a real pain in the ass!" Since now he knew his enemy was fighting with the intention of killing him, Marco did not need to grant him any mercy. He with his right hand stretched out whilst tightening his fist as his feathers of the Pheonix form erupt around. From the strength of the feet on the ground, it was possible to instantaneously release a burst of power in the fist. To an expert in this experience, the power of the arm was insignificant in comparison to the power of the whole body. Marco was planning to slam a thunderous punch into the Larsi and strike simply by virtue of the force coming from the outside of the arm as his sharp feathers of Pheonix form launches afterward like laser barrage. "Aa, aaaaa, aaaaaaahhhhhhh! AAAAAAHHHH!!" Whilst letting out a deranged scream, just then Marco launched himself towards Larsi with the speed far exceeding the limit of a human, it was as if he was moving with the speed of light. Marco threw a punch just as he was close to Larsi.

Sin Inferno thunder slam
(S: 91 strength, 91 mastery, 120 Movement. +1 of Haki)

Spoiler: Note

With this final attack, Marco no longer has the stamina or durability to fight. I will end this in my next post.