Island Raijin Island

[Kaka]

Gabriel grabbed the blade of Stainless' sword with his bare left hand, using black Busou-shoku no Haki and his natural Lunarian durability to achieve such a feat. Then, he threw his right, flaming fist forward in the form of an Ignition Punch. Much to Gabriel's surprise, Vice Admiral Stainless went on to display incredible agility and speed. Stomping with his foot, Stainless unleashed a weak Rankyaku across the ground, rippling outward. The Rankyaku could not cut well, but Stainless aimed to use it to hinder Gabriel's balance and trip him. At the same time, Stainless pulled onto his sword, destroying Gabriel's balance further. Spinning, Stainless went on to kick the side of Gabriel's incoming punching arm, deflecting it.

Between the Rankyaku, the sword pull and his arm getting parried, Gabriel found himself at a loss of balance. However, using his left foot, he pushed off of the ground, jumping backward and establishing some distance. As Gabriel landed, he clapped his hands together, before pulling them apart, summoning a great amount of fire. The fire shaped into a dragon, descending down toward Stainless, aiming to engulf him and his surroundings in an inferno.

Karyudon...!

Spoiler

DPR: 81-100: 3. Large Building Level + A:+3 = 6. City Level

On their way toward Gabriel's location, Sephiroth and Orianna were intercepted by a group. At first, they were hiding, but once Orianna called out to them, and Sephiroth showed no hostility, the group came out. Three men, cloaked. One, the blonde one, threw a cloak toward Sephiroth. Sephiroth caught it and put it on. It was a cloak that protected against the severe weather of Raijin Island. The other, named Orochimaru, spoke, introducing his protege Kabuto, and giving a name of the blonde one as well - Deidara. They were a group of scientists. They were surprised by the presence of the Lunarian. After all, Lunarians were a rare breed, and quite valuable. What Deidara said, however, caught Sephiroth's attention.

"I wouldn't mind a piece of his feathers and see how beautiful its ashes would be. You wouldn't mind as well right Orianna? Weren't you supposed to deliver him to Marines?"

Sephiroth's eyes narrowed. Were the three his enemies? And was Orianna an enemy as well? If that was the case, so were Camille and Victoria, which put Cyla in grave danger. Sephiroth clenched his fist, about to show aggression. Then, his eyes widened for a moment. A realization. Were they really his enemies? If so, why would they have given him the cloak? The only explanation Sephiroth could think of, was that initially, they, and Orianna, would have been his enemies, but Orianna had changed her mind upon getting to know Sephiroth. Perhaps there was a different explanation altogether. But, for now, Sephiroth remained calm.

Deliver me to the Navy?

If so, why would you give me this cloak?

Sephiroth asked, getting to the point.

 

[Gambit]

Stainless vs Gabriel

Bright orange embers float up into a black electric night sky as Stainless' left foot rams underneath Gabriel's right forearm previously aimed for a flaming punch. As the embers burn out, Stainless pivots back to his prior position, facing the Lunarian who loses his balance. The latter creases his brows as he uses his feet to skid backwards and regains his composure thereafter. Now at a decent distance, he claps his hands together before retracting them, revealing strokes of demon fire. As it takes the form of a dragon, it descends upon the Vice-Admiral. He roars, "Karyudon...! "

With awe, he put his right foot at the rear, densing his blade with Armament Haki as it shines in pitch black. The night sky growled like a hungry pack of wolves, beaming down dozens of lightning in the entire battleground. Illuminating the two, Stainless' arms glowed with willpower. He then weaves his both arms above his head before swinging them downwards and against the incoming dragon. Uttering his melodramatic baritone voice the name of the attack, "Dances Helical Crusade."

A helix blade of shockwave erupted from his sword, stronger as Haki fortified its sturdiness. Nevertheless, the shockwave only manages to parry the foe's attack. And briefly, he struggles for victory while his hands shake against the strength of Gabriel. Moments later, the collision exploded between the airspace separating them, concealing the gap with smoke and clouds of dust. Simultaneously, lightning plummeted to the two warriors, aiming to mortify them into ashes. The sky trembles. Ground crumbles. The marine pants, unmoving despite the lightning peril, "Huff. Huff."

Spoiler: Dances Helical Crusade

DPR: 2 + 2 + 2 = 6. City Level

Spoiler: Lightning Barrage

DPR: City Level (dozens of them)

On their way to the shore, the three apparent leaders of the tribe emerged from their hides. They strode and meet the duo of cyborg and the revolutionary winged race. Orochimaru stepped forward and spoke before introducing his companions. Kabuto revealed himself while Deidara combust with his natural braggart of art. The lattermost, later on, mocked them before telling them he'd want a piece of the Lunarian. But above all that, a wordplay is played against Orianna, catching Sephiroth's wit in an instant.

Deliver me to the Navy?

If so, why would you give me this cloak?

"The cloak is for you to withstand the storm.", Orochimaru answers on his behalf.

Deidara continues, "And yes, she will deliver you to the Navy."

"Hahahahaha!", the trio laughed maniacally. But more importantly, staring down at the Lunarian waiting for his reaction.

 

[Kaka]

Gabriel's mighty flaming dragon descended toward Vice Admiral Stainless, threatening to engulf him and burn him down. A mighty attack that only strong Lunarians were capable of performing - and Gabriel was definitely one of them. However, the dragon's maw was met with a powerful slash from Stainless, the two forces gnawing at one another for supremacy until ultimately, the colliding forces erupted, engulfing the battlefield in a cloud of dust and smoke. At that moment, the heavens rumbled and crackled, clusters of lightning forming in the stormy clouds above. Lightning rain descended down onto the battlefield.

The powerful impacts of the lightning bolts parted the obscurity, eventually clearing the dust and smoke clouds away. Stainless had never moved, using the mysterious cloak to shield himself from the lightning. Gabriel, however, was forced to jump and roll a couple of times, avoiding some of the strikes until one eventually got him. The lightning blast engulfed him. By the time it subsided, Gabriel was seen on one knee, black Busou-shoku no Haki fading from his whole body. Huffing, trying to catch his breath, Gabriel glared at Stainless.

Spoiler

Lightning DPR: 6. City Level

Gabriel's Durability: 81-100: 5. Town Level + COA: +2 = 120: 7. Mountain Level

DPR 1 below durability: somewhat effective

Tsch...

Clearly at a disadvantage due to the lack of protection from the lightning, Gabriel had a tough few minutes ahead of him. However, all he had to do was hold on.



In the meantime, Sephiroth and Orianna continued to be intercepted by the mysterious trio of Orochimaru, Kabuto and Deidara. They spoke in riddles, giving him a cloak to protect against lightning, while at the same time saying that Orianna had been planning to ''deliver'' him to the Navy from the beginning. Sephiroth couldn't help but feel that there was little hostility, and the whole thing felt like messing around. However, there was no time for that. The fact that Gabriel was alone holding down the frontlines, came back to the forefront of Sephiroth's mind, reminding him that now was not the time to be having a conversation. With the cloak now on him, Sephiroth looked at Orianna.

Make it clear, Orianna. Are they allies or not? Are you an ally of mine, or not?

If the answers are yes, then it's time to get going. Gabriel could be in danger.

If the answer is no, say it now. But I warn you... I will mow these three down if I have to, to get to Gabriel.

Sephiroth said, cutting straight to the point and talking straight to Orianna.

 

[Gambit]

Stainless vs Gabriel
Vice-Admiral Stainless' Dances Helical Crusade clashed against Gabriel's Karyudon - a dragon-like stream of flame. The two attacks attempted to nullify one another until they erupted as one, spreading a cluster of dust everywhere. The sky trembled and sent out dozens of lightning, changing the landscape of the battleground into treaded pieces of land. Gabriel managed to evade most of them but one hit him hard, sending the proud warrior to his knee.

Stainless watched as the dust settled down. Gabriel emerged and he just stared at him, pinning the tip of his blade against the soil. "You're one tough man, I give you that.", he remarked. Applauding the strength of the Lunarian as he strode to the other, dragging his blade. "How many people survive a cluster of lightning like that? I don't know many. With your power, you could be a formidable asset to our organisation. Free from all this ruckus you guys are planning to do."

"C'mon Gabriel. You still have time. But just like you said a while ago, I needed to give it a try for you to surrender. Which I am prepared in doing."

"Brace yourself."

After saying that, Stainless again vanished in front of him, appearing on the right side of the warrior before vanishing again on his left side. As this happened, his blade was already in motion of cutting the man horizontally, spinning from left to right so that a twister-like formation of air slashes emerge from his blade, all coated in Black Haki. "Dance Helical Strom!", the proud marine roared.

Spoiler

• 7. Mountain Level

Meanwhile, Orianna and Sephiroth met the trio of scientists on the way to Gabriel's location. They fired riddles towards the Lunarian as he finally wore the suit. Seeing this, Kabuto grinned in silence. Moving down his head a bit as shadows covered his maleficent eyes.

Deidara on the other hand is doing something on his palms as his hands hid behind him. It's like he's fashioning some paper birds. Orochimaru stepped forward, addressing the Lunarian on Orianna's behalf.

"We are Orianna's allies of course. And for years, we have been."

"Orochimaru stopped!", Orianna shouted with a scowl on her face. "Don't you dare."

"What are you afraid of? We have been capturing criminals getting lost on this island in exchange for assets from different organisations, the marines included.", the snake-looking man continued.

This might put terrible thoughts into Sephiroth's head after learning from Orianna that detested the world government for what they did to their so-called Savior/Father many years ago. "Don't you want to finally learn a piece of information we all have been waiting for all these years? The truth that would finally close all the mysteries of his demise!"

"She must have gone soft after seeing this winged man. I can't blame her, the son of a bitch really resembles Miguel from back then.", Deidara butted in. His hands still hidden behind him now full of little paper dolls.

"Poor Miguel just dropped dead during that invasion. And now, she's about to do the same to this young man.", Deidara continued, mocking the other.

"You three stay away from this!", Orianna yelled, her right arm glowing with bluish energy.

"You really intend to fire that at us? Your own adopted brothers our Father freed from the Government facilities?! C'mon, do it!", Orochimaru challenged her.

After that, Orianna's arm settled down, the bluish energy gone. However, Kabuto, the one who created the cloak Sephiroth is wearing now, pressed a certain button from his hand. After this, the cloak the Lunarian is wearing would rapidly tighten as it tries to strangle the man with extreme pressure - holding him a victim of the trio's scheme.

Orochimaru finally reached the Lunarian and then turned to his adopted sister, "Sister, we only need just a shot of his blood. Move."

Kabuto also marched, "Hehehehe. Imagine a DNA of a proud race combined with the robotics of our family, I don't think any faction could match whatever we have in store. Not even that crazy Vegapunk!", Kabuto commented.

However, Deidara has different insights, after all, he's twisted of all the siblings. "Are you done, brothers? Lemme do my part. After all, explosion! Is ART!"

"Move aside brothers!", he said after Orochimaru took a sample of his blood. The two would jump off to avoid whatever Deidara is planning. And with that, he threw several paper dolls towards Sephiroth who is most likely bound by the cloak he just wore, struggling to free himself. As the paper dolls were thrown, Orianna wrapped herself around Sephiroth before the dolls made contact with her sister.

"Nooooo you fool Orianna!", Deidara shouted at the top of his lungs seeing her sister doing crazy in front of them.

Both Kabuto and Orochimaru were shocked by what they saw. And an explosion 25 meters in diameter suddenly exploded before their very eyes in a shape of a cone reaching the clouds above.

 

[Kaka]

The cluster of lightning descended, engulfing Gabriel. Due to the Lunarian's extreme durability and legendary ability to be able to ''survive in any harsh conditions'', the lightning bolt was only somewhat effective at damaging Gabriel. However, the electricity lingered, causing moderate paralysis and difficulty of certain movements. As such, Gabriel did not attack, preferring to stay on defense. He also knew that Vice Admiral Stainless would choose this opportunity to strike and take advantage, and so Gabriel was ready. Ready without having to move his body - for he had some difficulty doing so.

Vice Admiral Stainless disappeared from his location, appearing on Gabriel's left. Wielding his sword, Stainless aimed to cut Gabriel down while he had the chance. With intense Lunarian fire raging around his right fist, Gabriel slammed his fist into the ground like a hammer. On contact, the fire erupted like a mine in all directions, burning and blowing everything away from him - wisps of black Busou-shoku no Haki increasing the concussive force of the fire blast.

Ignition Mine...!

Spoiler

DPR: 81-100: 3. Large Building Level + A:+3 + COA: +2 = 8. Island Level

The blast of fire aimed to engulf Stainless and blow him away, punishing him for charging in mindlessly just because Gabriel could not move well.

As the fire cleared, a large dragon of fire already formed from Gabriel's back. A sensible decision - while he could not move his own body well at the moment, his fire dragon could protect him and attack. Gabriel continued to stall.



Elsewhere, on his way to back Gabriel up, Sephiroth found himself in a bind - literally. Putting the cloak that he had been given on, Sephiroth had made a mistake. He figured the cloak was one that would protect him from the harsh, lightning filled weather on this island. He would need that to face the Navy. However, he had been tricked - this was a binding cloak, and as soon as Sephiroth put it on, the cloak constricted, restricting Sephiroth's movements. He fell on one knee, incapable of standing up properly, much less moving. Glaring at the trio of scientists, Sephiroth was visibly angry. He didn't have time for these games, with Gabriel potentially in danger.

Deidara threw some objects toward Sephiroth. Sephiroth did not know what they were, but he could only see this act as hostile. Incapable of moving, Sephiroth was getting ready to use his Ignition Hellblaze - a powerful Lunarian technique that allowed him to discharge fire from his body in all directions, blowing everything away in what looked like a fire bomb. However, Orianna suddenly appeared in front of Sephiroth, using her body to cover him. Sephiroth's eyes widened in shock, realizing Orianna's faithfulness toward him - as well as the fact that the Ignition Hellblaze would wipe her out as well, if he used it.

In a last ditch effort, Sephiroth, with his unnatural and monstrous physical strength, managed to get a little movement out of his body. He grabbed onto Orianna and then spun 180 degrees, essentially shifting their positions. Now, it was Sephiroth who was guarding her with his body. Unlike Orianna, however, Sephiroth's ability to survive was like that of an absolute monster. Black Busou-shoku no Haki clad the restricting suit and with it Sephiroth's entire body. The blast consumed them.

Spoiler

Sephiroth's Durability: 120: 7. Mountain Level + COA: +3 = 10. Large Country Level (+ whatever durability the suit offers, which should be some, given it's strong enough to not be torn apart by 120 strength)

 

[Gambit]

Stainless vs Gabriel
Vice-Admiral stainless dashed forth the Lunarian warrior, swinging his blade like a twister as blades of compressed air stormed his opponent. The Lunarian was proud. He raged and sprang forth a blaze of fire in all directions. The two techniques clashed and the marine struggled for victory but the enemy was strong. A couple of seconds after the uproar, he was pushed back and sent flying several meters away. He slammed his back against the ground with a loud thud, grunting in pain. There was no burn at all for what he wore could literally negate the elemental punishment but the sheer force alone was the cause.

"Gyaah!"

This man is stronger than I initially took. I need to be more careful from now on., he thought. He rose up again only to see the flames behind his enemy's back taking the form of a dragon. "Whoah! Whoah! Wait, a second kid.!"

"I can't be standing here watching that eat me, ey!"

As he said that, he held his blade on his right hand and across his chest in a reverse grip so that the tip is facing his right side. Then he put his left palm, wrapping the other fist. Suddenly, aura burst forth the marine and abruptly cleared the clouds of dust in his vicinity. He put his right foot at the rear, lowering his stance. He pulled the sword before kicking the ground with all his might, vanishing again in his location before he reappeared above Gabriel. He roared and swung his sword violently. A cluster of ice suddenly emerged before the 7 streams of the said element intertwined with one another and took the form of another dragon. Countering the fashion his foe has made.

"Remnant Snow Dragon Sickle!"

Spoiler: DPR

8. Island Level

The Other Siblings
Deidara and Kabuto tricked both their adopted sister, Orianna and Sephiroth into wearing the lightning-proof suit. When the Lunarian wore it, it quickly bound him, restraining him from moving even an inch. This is where the bomb specialist strode and tossed his magically made origami explosives at Sephiroth.

But Orianna has made a promise. And that promise couldn't be broken just like their adopted father and saviour. As the bomb descended on their location, she quickly wrapped herself around the Lunarian's body. The three scientists in black coats with red clouds on it would only see that their sister sacrificed her life for the stranger.

"Noooooo!", Orochimaru bellowed and took a knee in despair. His eyes trembled before remembering the days when their eldest sister cared for them back in the old times: in both the government facility and the mysterious kingdom in the North Blue.

"Deidara!", he yelled at his younger sibling. His eyes fused in anger. He strode towards his brother and took its neck, lifting him. The younger fool squirm in pain as he held Orochimaru's right hand with his two hands. His feet struggled before becoming limp. When he lost consciousness, he was thrown right beside Kabuto. "Brother!", Kabuto screamed.

"He's alive.", Orochimaru said before striding towards the explosion.

When the dusts cleared, he would see how the Lunarian offered his body in return. "What? Y-you! You protected my sister."

"Why would you do it?!", he asked the other.

Elsewhere
Two fleets of marines are rapidly cutting through the waters of the New World from the ravaged island of Delta where the Pirate Festival was held. Many marines have fallen. Many were injured. The others were lost in the sea, unable to be retrieved. A clusterfuck of shouting and commands would be heard all over the place.

"Take these three to the ICU!"

"These two wouldn't make it. I'm sorry.

"Partner, can you hear me?"

"Heeeeeeeeelp! I-t hurts!"

"Vice-Admiral! Vice-Admira!"

A towering man adorned with the classic white marine coat turned around and see a parade of his comrades lying in bed, some on the deck of the ships with only white clothe supporting their backs. "What is it?!", the Giant roared. His voice booming across the ship.

"We-we-we have received a report from Raijin Island that Vice-Admiral Stainless would be fighting three Lunarians there."

"That fool! I told him to wait til we arrived. But with our situation here. It'd be hard for us to even recover. If the entire Vampirates and those Supernovas chase us, we would all be dead."

He drew his sword and poked it hard against the deck, barely missing the cook's head under the main deck. "This is slowly becoming an all-out declaration of war! They even took G─"

"Lower your voice.", a man in silhouette told him before he even finish his sentence. "We cannot just say it out loud here. The men barely survived the onslaught of both The Demon Heir and the Pirate Prince, we cannot let them die hearing last how she's taken away from us.", the man continued to speak but only whispered to Lacroix's right ear. The man finally showed up as the light of the moon sprang upon him.

Special Admiral Fujitora, wounded with bandages of cloth all over his body. The camera zoomed out and we get to see 18 vessels. Half of them barrened. The masts and the sails are being repaired by only several shipwrights as half of them are attending to the fallen ones. A true disaster indeed. Looking a little closer at the gun decks, the barrels are all blown out.

Many are gathering outside the treatment area, crying and obviously already lost the will to fight for more. There's not even a chance to fight back. But soon they would. When all is set in place.

"When all is set in place, we will fight back with all our might. These criminals need to be eradicated. Even the Shichibukais betrayed us. They needed to be abolished as well. And I will start with this man Gambit told me to be in here ─ Sephiroth!", Fujitora said, his left arm charred and limp.

30 minutes later, he was now seen sitting inside the captain's cabin talking to someone.

Akainu continued, "What will you do with this bastard Sephiroth?"

Fujitora: "A kill is necessary to even the tides."

Akainu: "You're injured. Don't be foolish."

Fujitora: "And I am Fujitora!"

Spoiler: Note

@Ichimonji I need you to link what would conclude in the Pirate Festival in the situation of the marines here, especially Fujitora.

 

[Kaka]

Gabriel's unwavering resolve showed as he erupted with fire, blowing Vice Admiral Stainless away. Gabriel followed it up with another attack, forming an enormous dragon of fire from his back. The dragon of fire ripped through the air on its way toward Stainless, aiming to engulf him whole and burn him down. Stainless accelerated, well aware that he could not afford to take such a hit - especially if he wanted to defeat Gabriel, and even have energy to spare in order to fight off Cyla and Sephiroth.

Disappearing from his location, Stainless appeared up in the sky, swinging his sword and summoning a dragon of his own. One of pure energy, air and ice. How Stainless was able to perform such a feat was unbelievable, but Gabriel did not falter. Raising his arm up toward the sky, he summoned a second dragon of fire from his back, commanding it skyward. The dragons of fire and ice would collide, gnawing away at one another with their wide open maws, swirling with black Busou-shoku no Hakis.

However, Gabriel was not done. The other dragon of fire, which Stainless had evaded before, now took a turn as well, approaching from Stainless' side. The dragon of fire opened its maw wide, imbued with black Busou-shoku no Haki, and aimed to engulf Stainless once again, all while he was being forced to continue clashing with the other dragon of fire. A two pronged attack. Offense was the best defense, and Gabriel knew he had to pressure Stainless, if he had any hopes of winning, or at least stalling, in this treacherous environment, which put him at a great disadvantage.

Spoiler

DPR (both dragons): 81-100: 3. Large Building Level + A:+3 + COA: +2 = 8. Island Level

Elsewhere, a powerful explosion engulfed both Sephiroth and Orianna, whom Sephiroth had protected with his own body. Orochimaru, Kabuto and Deidara had showed their cards - they were not really enemies. Deidara was just acting foolishly. When the explosion cleared, Sephiroth was seen protecting Orianna, who the trio initially thought must have been the one to take the attack. Shocked, Orochimaru asked Sephiroth why he had protected their sister. Sephiroth stood up, tearing off the coat that was biding him - and had gotten damaged and weakened in the explosion. Sephiroth's answer was firm, and his eyes were glaring with impatience toward these shenanigans.

I promised her that I would show her a new world.

Now... your games have almost cost you your sister's life. There's been enough of this, I have to go. My friend might be in danger.

Sephiroth said glaringly and in a serious manner, showing that he was done fooling around.

 

[Gambit]

Both fighters conjured their respective elemental dragons: a dance of fire and ice. Mid-air, the marine poured down one heavy bluish dragon that aimed to devour the Lunarian's body after evading the flame dragon. However, the former summon would heel back at him, doing just the same. "?!!"

The marine's eyes widened in shock having seen its revert. In a quick succession, Stainless spun rapidly as elliptical disc of ice blades erupted from his spin, protecting himself from the juggernaut. Both techniques were equal in terms of overall effectiveness. The mixture of the elements resulted to a blister of vaporized pressure that quickly spread out across. The two classes of dragons did just the same as they both gnawed each other.

But this wouldn't stop him as well. For after those exchanges, Stainless would muster one of his strongest move as compressed wind and ice erupted from the tip of his sword. He rorared.
"Dance of the Ice Dragon!"

Thick fog covered the entire battlefield when another barrage of lightning drew fast their locations. No escape for the two combatants. Lightning crackled tremendously!

Spoiler: DPR

Island Level vs Island Level.

Lightning storm: Mountain Level

Sephiroth and Orianna managed to both survived from Deidara's trick. Kabuto kneeled in front of the former, tending him. "Fool! Wake up!"

Meanwhile, Orochimaru was talking to the Lunarian in which he responded to his question. "Allied huh? It's unnatural for us to have allies when everyone who lands in this island would always try to capture us. We are all unique here and they are after the technology we created. The storm you are seeing now is a product of our father who died protecting his own tribe back in that island. We took ut away after we barely escaped. And now, it serves as our lone protection to anyone who'd harm us."

"Yes, Sephiroth you're right. This is a man-made phenomenon.!"

"And you've just proven you're sincerity by giving up your life for the sake of Orianna. We will help you."

Another alliance has been formed. Now that Sephiroth gained three other capable scientists, his lone venture to take the plague to towards humanity is only getting wilder.

But above all, who's this mysterious saviour these 6 siblings have been talking about?

 

[Kaka]

Fire and ice collided with equal force, resulting in a powerful blast of vapor and steam engulfing the battlefield, providing, to an extent, some obscurity. However, Stainless' large follow up attack was easy to see, and Gabriel knew he had to counterattack. Powerful Lunarian fire formed around his fists, and Gabriel bent his knees, getting ready to jump.

When Stainless' attack descended, Gabriel jumped up toward it. Upon closing the distance, he hurled his right fist forward, clad with black Busou-shoku no Haki and swirling with grand firce. His fist collided with the spear of ice, unleashing a shockwave that ravaged far and wide. The clash lasted a number of seconds and the fire and ice danced viciously, before ultimately, the two attacks erupted. Once again, equal in force.

Gabriel and Stainless were equally matched, but as the eruption of the clash sent Gabriel falling back toward the ground, he saw it. The skies roared and the lightning crackled. The powerful light from the lightning reflected in Gabriel's eyes and he grit his teeth. Before he could land and avoid, the blasts of lightning engulfed both him and Stainless. Seconds later, the bright flash of light subsided, and the dust settled from the impact of the lightning bolts with the ground.

Gabriel was seen laying on his back on the ground. Parts of his body were charred, and static electricity was coursing through parts of his body, appearing and disappearing on and off. He was heavily paralyzed, and somewhat damaged. Breathing heavily, Gabriel was gritting his teeth and clenching his fists.

Tsch... damn it...



Elsewhere, Sephiroth finally resolved the situation with Orochimaru, Kabuto and Deidara. The three siblings did not have trust in the mysterious Lunarian, but his actions in protecting Orianna, their sister, proved Sephiroth's true nature. Orochimaru extended an alliance to Sephiroth, and the latter nodded. Orochimaru also revealed the true nature of the weather on this island. It was man made, and the one who had created this harsh climate, was the siblings' protector and hero. Sephiroth, with resolve in his eyes, spoke.

I will keep this island safe. Right now, an armada of the Navy should be coming here. I will fight them. But, I need your help.

Sephiroth said, speaking of the cloak that he would need to be able to fight on this island. Orochimaru, Kabuto, Deidara and Orianna backing him up in the fight would also be a welcome sight to see.

Provided that Orochimaru agreed, they would have to get a move on.

 

[Gambit]

Stainless vs Gabriel: Towards the Ends Meet

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The two proud warriors of their respective factions keep on edging against each other. Dramatically, the drama that has been climaxing nears the setting of the curtain. The last few exchanges admirably revealed some of their strongest attacks and neither of them backed down just yet. The madness of the heaven plummeted straight to Gabriel but he took it like it was nothing ─ at least that's what he wanted to pose but the trails of the plasma coursed through his body and effectively took a toll on him.

"Huff! Huff! Huff!", Stainless panted after the consecutive uses of ice-based swordsmanship only to negate the heat of his blazing opponent. He poked his sword against the ground having been blown away by the former clash of elemental streams. He is on his knee, talking. "I am one of the few in the world to infuse ice particles into my swordsmanship. I heard someone in Wano uses the same ability. It takes a lot of effort just to counter your natural ability to conjure fire. That's the reason why all the scientists around the world are hell-bent on studying your genes."

He rose up to his full height as the sky above kept on crackling. Any moment now, it will descend its most powerful lines of lightning. If both fighters are paying attention, the overall strength of the thunder magnifies every time it touches the land. "It took me years to master this style. It took me decades to master my Haki. It took me battles and triumphs to achieve this position I hold. I won't back down now. Even if it means death."

[LIGHTNING CRACKLES VIOLENTLY]

Standing, Stainless held his katana with both hands before swinging it consecutively across the air. Scythes of ice erupted from the sharp weapon and travelled swiftly towards Gabriel's location. The gentleman roared!

"Fallen Snow Scythes!"

After releasing this wave of blades, Stainless would vanish from his position appearing above the Lunarian using Geppo and Soru. From mid-air, he fortified his sword with Haki before allowing himself to plummet combined with the sheer brutality of his physique. Tip of the sword hurled all of these forces that aimed to impale the brave Lieutenant of Sephiroth.

"Gekko Jusshigan!"

Spoiler: DPR

Attack 1: Island Level
Attack 2: Small Country Level

Orochimaru offered an alliance with Sephiroth having discovered the pureness of his heart despite its irrational hatred towards the world. With that, he provided him with a piece of valuable information about the abnormal climate situation of this island. But how it's solved is yet to be revealed. For now, what Sephiroth has in person are valuable allies and protection against this cluster of lightning.

"Let's go then.", Orochimaru said before turning to the two brothers. "Deidara, Kabuto, get moving."

With that, all 5 of them would trail Gabriel towards the East and hopefully, they were not too late.

Coastal Area of the East
Vice-Admiral Stainless 100 men still guard the port when suddenly, the man on the uppermost coast spotted a fleet of 18 marine vessels, dreaded and torn apart. "Captain!"

"What is it?", said the captain.

"That's Vice-Admiral Lacroix's fleet. W-w-wait, there's Admiral Fujitora, too!", the soldiers rejoice unbeknownst to them the casualty their comrades have suffered.

"We're getting close. Ready to dock!", Lacroix commanded. He cracked his angry knuckles and the eyes underneath his cap glared in the shadow of scowls. Lunarians beware!

And as the lightning above seemed about to descend once more, Fujitora's face was flashed behind the scenes, feeling the entire battlefield with his tremendous Observation Haki. They are silhouettes for him but it's all enough to track everyone in attendance. "Stainless.", he murmured before rising up and moving towards the prow of the ship. He unsheathes his sword partially. Hell is about to come.

 

[Kaka]

Gabriel laid on his back, breathing heavily. Streams of electricity coursed through and about his body, signaling a high level of paralysis. Multiple parts of Gabriel's body felt numb from the electricity, and it was clear that he was at a severe disadvantage, due to his opponent's lightning cloak. However, he could not give up. He had to hold the line here, even if he had to give all that he had in him. Stainless was visiibly exhausted as well, but he was much better off at this point in time. Realizing this, Vice Admiral Stainless decided to go all in and deliver the finishing blow. Swinging his sword, Stainless unleashed a barrage of sharp ice blades toward Gabriel. Gabriel pushed off of the ground with his right hand and transitioned into a roll to the side, essentially rolling out of the way before ending up on his back once again. He still could not move enough to stand up, much less fight. All he could do was roll out of the way.

By the time Gabriel did so, Stainless was already following up with another attack, using a combination of Geppou and Soru to accelerate up into the air. There, he put all of his strength and Haki behind his sword, and descended downward toward Gabriel, who was still laying on his back - his arms and legs stretched outward and in no condition to do anything with his body.

Huff... huff...

Lunarians were a rare breed. They were angels of death, hailing from up in the sky. However, they were at humanity's whim. Hunted. Experimented on. The weak ones, abused. Sephiroth would change that. He had a plan to change the FATE of their race. And Gabeil had decided to follow him.

Snapping out of his thoughts, Gabriel clenched his fists and grit his teeth. Stainless was descending downward, aiming to land on top of him with a crushing blow of his sword. But, just as Stainless was about to crush Gabriel, a few sparks of flames flickered. Gabriel's eyes widened as he roared.

Ignition... HELLBLAZE!!!

Gabriel roared. Suddenly, fire and Haki erupted from his body in the form of a rapidly outward expanding infernal sphere. Just as Stainless descended upon Gabriel, he would be engulfed by this sphere of fire and Haki, likely burnt and blown away. The fire spread far and wide, scorching the battlefield. By the time the inferno subsided, Gabriel was seen laying on the same spot as before, still breathing heavily. He had never moved. He could not.

However, now, he was out of fire. A last resort technique that burned all of the fire within Gabriel's body, he could no longer use his Igntion until he rested and recovered. The end was nigh for Gabriel.

Tsch... damn it...

Spoiler

DPR: 81-100: 3. Large Building Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 9. Small Country Level

 

[Gambit]

Stainless vs Gabriel
Stainless launched himself into the air above the Lunarian with ferocity and willpower to end the devil. However, the proud winged folk's animosity is undying. His resolve to protect his comrade is second to none. With that, he burst into hell flame, pouring forward an outburst of Haki and fire, challenging the descent of the Marine Vice-Admiral's sword.

[FWOOOOSH!!!]

The fire erupted omnidirectional, leaving Stainless no place to escape in the process of his attack. And he dealt the tip of his sword against the ignition of hell, he was engulfed along with the chunks of soil plucked from the explosion. "Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

The Vice-Admiral agonised in pain and heat despite the protection he was wearing. But the suit only protected him from the shocks of the lightning. He couldn't stand further the state of being burned in hell alive. The suit finally wore down, as the image of the marine was totally concealed by the spreading blaze of willpower.

When the obscurity settled, Gabriel was seen still on his feet but unmoving. Stainless's body on the other hand was lying on the ground, he looked up at the Lunarian as he poked his sword to try to get up. And he did. He walked, staggering. He was charred. Less the suit, he pursued. Only to slam his face back into the earth.

[THUD]

The Lunarian won the battle.

Enter the Giant Vice-Admiral Lacroix. The huge feet of the braggart marine landed heavily on the barrened battlefield as he saw his comrade lying on the ground. He then stared at the unmoving Gabriel. He strode. He was fierce and mad. He unsheathed his blade and stood behind the enemy.

"I have to commend you for taking out Stainless. He was one of the strongest. So WERE you."

Without thinking twice, Lacroix swung his blade from right to left in a normal grip. Haki spirals to the sword as it shone against the fire around them.

Spoiler

• 8. Island Level

On the coast, the devastated fleet of the Navy finally docked. Fujitora is nowhere to be seen. But elsewhere, a chunk of rock is floating, travelling fast across the air. It was heading towards the direction of the mansion. But before it could even arrive there, whoever is flying that rock would notice a group of 5 people. 4 in black suits with red clouds printed on them. The other is a female cyborg. And it would stop.

[LIGHTNING CRACKLES]

 

[Kaka]

OOC: Gabriel was never standing up, he was laying on his back when he exploded with the Ignition Hellblaze. Just to clarify.

Gabriel, while laying on the ground paralyzed, roared, unleashing all of the fire that was burning within him. A sphere of fire erupted from him and engulfed Vice Admiral Stainless, who was descending down toward him in an attempt to finish him off. The powerful blaze of fire reached far and wide, blowing away everything that was around Gabriel. By the time the attack cleared, Gabriel was seen, conscious, but still laying on the ground, now in a crater. Vice Admiral Stainless had been blown away, but he, too, was conscious, and even standing. The proud Marine took a few steps forward, aiming to finish the Lunarian off. However, after his final step, Vice Admiral Stainless fell forward, collapsing and hitting the ground with a loud, resonating thud.

The battle... was over.

Breathing heavily, Gabriel was looking up at the sky, trying to catch his breath. His fiery attack had created a change in the atmosphere, causing pouring rain. Gabriel felt every droplet of rain hitting his body. It was refreshing. It was cooling him down. He had won.

However, suddenly, the worst possible situation was upon him. The ground rumbled as a giant man landed on the battlefield. Based on the large coat that he was wearing, the new arrival was a Marine as well. Gabriel did not know the name, but it was Vice Admiral Lacroix, a pure Giant. Gabriel grit his teeth, realizing the peril that he was facing. He slowly elevated into a sitting position, the paralysis slowly wearing off. But at this point, he was exhausted as well. The Vice Admiral gave him no time to rest. Commending him for defeating Vice Admiral Stainless, Lacroix immediately decided to take the Lunarian out while he could. He swung his massive weapons, prompting Gabriel to roll out of the way, just barely. However, the sheer strength of a Giant, as well as the size and weight of the enormous weapon, created a powerful gale, sending Gabriel flying across the battlefield, before hitting the ground again. He elevated into a sitting position once again, and then, onto one knee, slowly trying to stand back up.

With a Devil's glare in his eyes, Gabriel looked at the giant Marine.

One after another... you keep showing up. All just to attack Lunarians, who wish to LIVE IN PEACE.

Gabriel roared, enraged.

Elsewhere, still a distance away from the shoreline where Gabriel was holding the front, a rock formation was seen flying through the air, moving at rapid speeds. Sephiroth and the group would notice the approaching rock from afar, coming to a stop. The rock, too, would come to a stop, at a fair distance from the group. Looking upward, Sephiroth spoke.

It's him...

He said, recognizing the man. They had met before, after all. Back on Sabaody Archipelago. This man had come for him...

You guys should move ahead. Go catch up to Gabriel, and help him if it is needed. I will handle this man alone.

Sephiroth said, glaring up at the monster of the Navy. One of the strongest.

 

[Gambit]

The Port of East Raijin
About 800 Marine soldiers aboard the Fleet led by Fujitora disembarked the vessels. Their clothes were torn and worn, signifying the onslaught they suffered after the Pirate Festival. They didn't even have the time to change their clothing having the said event recently concluded ─ a couple of days to be exact. But they are the protectors of justice. And justice has to be served at all costs. In all absolution, it must!

As they all settled their feet on the soil of this strange land, a cluster of lightning would bombard their immediate location, decimating a quarter of their troops. "Gwaaaaah!", they perished. More and more smaller streams of bolts would puncture their direction. They would cower and cover their heads as they ducked against the rocks scattered everywhere with riffles over them. Another percentage yet again suffered.

[FWOOSH!]

Gabriel vs Lacroix
The Giant Vice-Admiral swung his blade against the Lunarian but the latter evaded his wrath as he rolled over the earth. The pressure of his swing gave life to a massive gale that quickly wrapped Gabriel's body before sending him meters away from his prior location.

"You should have not started all these bullshits if you truly want to live in peace. You can rest in peace, I can guarantee that."

The Marine Officer slammed the tip of his blade against the soil and parallel to the location of the criminal. If Gabriel would not move, he would notice a storming gale rushing towards him from the ground up. Invisible haki spiralling to the wind that comes.

Spoiler: Attack 1

Rankyaku "Sen"
Requirements: 31 Mastery, 31 Strength
DPS: C
Used in a stomping action. The air is blasted straight ahead in a line towards the opponent like a bullet, instead of in a curve as witnessed in the normal version.

DPR: Town Level

And regardless of whether Gabriel's eyes would focus on this or not, Lacroix would quickly vanish from his position using the proud art of Soru. Appearing to the right upper-right side of the Lunarian, the Vice-Admiral would launch a spinning roundhouse right kick. The said attack if it missed or not, would quickly follow it up with a hook kick using his other leg to finish the transition. Both kicks are employed with Hardening Haki with a touch of air slash that erupts off the strikes.

Spoiler: Attack 2 & 3

Rankyaku "Hyobi"
Requirements: 51 Mastery, 41 strength
Destruction Potency: B
The user creates a large, powerful Rankyaku in the shape of a swirl, which is launched at the enemy like a razor blade. When it hits the opponent, he is damaged and stunned.

DPR: 7. Mountain Level x 2

Enter Fujitora
The chunk of earth hovered over the penetrating offence of the Lunarian and freak scientists which the proud Sephiroth quickly noticed. With that, he ordered the siblings of the Manor to head straight to Gabriel so that he could taste the punishment of the tiger all by himself. And it was so. Fujitora slowly allowed the vessel he was on to go lower. Down to the level of the Lunarian criminal.

He couldn't see who it was before him but he could sense how the 4 freaks started to evacuate the place of entrapment. He could overhear them say, "That's the Special Admiral Fujitora!", Orochimaru said.

Orianna butted in, "He's one of the strongest Marines there is and I am afraid it would be too much for Sephiroth. But I put my trust in him. He must not fail. Once we recovered Gabriel, we shall lend him a hand. Let's move fast!"

Back to the upcoming battle, Fujitora finally touched the ground but the chunk of rock is still right beside him. Above his head more specifically. His blind eyes stared at the right location of the criminal, sensing him with his Color of Observation. It was but a silhouette of hatred. "You are full of hatred.", he said.

"Hatred is one of the many filthy things this forsaken world I don't want to see. But it appears that, even with my blindness, I am able to feel the most out of it. It reeks everywhere."

"Tell me, child, what do you want truly?"

Spoiler: Fujitora Stats

Statistics:
90 x 5 = 450
Strength: 72 (Race: +18, Zushi: +10, Item: +20) = 120
Speed: 78 (Race: +18, Zushi: +5) = 101 [Movement Speed: 101 | Reaction Speed: 101]
Vitality: 78 (Race: +18, MA: +5) = 101 [Stamina: 101 | Durability: 101]
Zushi Zushi no Mi: 76 (Race: +24, Awakening: +20) = 120
Martial Arts: 50 [Swordsmanship: 100]
Haki: 95 [Busou-shoku no Haki: 90 | Kenbun-shoku no Haki (precognition & awareness): 100 (Item/Future Sight: +20) = 120]

Spoiler: Lacroix's Stats

Level 60
60 x 5 = 300
Strength: 42+53=95
Speed: 90
90x2=180
-Reaction: 90
-Movement: 90
Vitality: 42+48=90
90x2=180
-Durability:90
-Stamina:90
Haki: 45
45x2=90
-Armament Haki:45
-Observation Haki:45
Martial Arts: 81
81x2=162
-Rokushiki: 81
-Swordsmanship: 81

 

[Kaka]

One after another... you keep showing up. All just to attack Lunarians, who wish to LIVE IN PEACE.

"You should have not started all these bullshits if you truly want to live in peace. You can rest in peace, I can guarantee that."

Gabriel's eyes widened in rage. They, the Lunarians, should not have started this? Started what exactly? The fight against the Celestial Dragons and the World Government in Sabaody Archipelago? The moment the Lunarians had lost their homeland up on the Red Line all those years ago, and came down to the surface world, they had started to become hunted down. This did not start in Sabaody Archipelago. This started a number of years ago - and it was not the Lunarians who started it. But, they would be the ones to finish it. Sephiroth's final plan would put an end to all of this... and Gabriel was convinced of it.

The paralysis was becoming less and less prevalent, though his movements were still limited. Vice Admiral Lacroix slammed his massive weapon into the ground. From the point of impact, a strong outward gale, carrying the Vice Admiral's will - Haki - was unleashed in all directions. Gabriel rose his hands and crossed them in front of himself, putting up a guard. Black Busou-shoku no Haki covered his arms, and Gabriel took the incoming blast head on.

Spoiler

Gabriel's Durability: 81-100: 5. Town Level + COA: +2 = 120: 7. Mountain Level

Lacroix's DPR: 120: 5. Town Level

DPR 2 or more below durability: Not very effective

Gabriel dug his feet into the ground, uncrossing his arms mightily and dispersing the gale. As soon as he did so, however, Vice Admiral Lacroix appeared on his side, unleashing one powerful kick, followed up by another. Gabriel's body was still not responding properly, so he could not counter. But, he could put up a guard, especially against such a large opponent. Both kicks were met by Gabriel's forearms, imbued with black Busou-shoku no Haki. On the second kick, Gabriel was blown away, skidding across the ground before eventually coming to a stop. Breathing heavily, Gabriel could feel the cracks in his forearm bones. He had sustained significant damage.

Spoiler

Gabriel's Durability: 81-100: 5. Town Level + COA: +2 = 120: 7. Mountain Level

Lacroix's DPR (both attacks): 7. Mountain Level

DPR equal to durability (both attacks): normal damage

Tsch... I'm being pathetic. Getting thrown around like a ragdoll...

All of the fire within me is gone. But, the paralysis is letting up...

Time to counterattack.

Gabriel said, adopting a stance and readying himself.

Elsewhere, Sephiroth and special Admiral Fujitora finally met. Fujitora landed on the ground, the floating rock formation still close to him. Orianna, Orochimaru, Kabuto and Deidara moved on ahead, intent on reaching Gabriel and assisting him. As for Sephiroth and Fujitora, it was time to settle things.

"You are full of hatred."

"Hatred is one of the many filthy things this forsaken world I don't want to see. But it appears that, even with my blindness, I am able to feel the most out of it. It reeks everywhere."

"Tell me, child, what do you want truly?"

Sephiroth's lips curled into a faint smile. He could not help but see humor in Fujitora's words. A lapdog of the World Government, talking about hatred.

Is it not the World Government that executes tyranny on every other race in the world? Fishmen fear you... Giants secluded themselves on a single island, living in solitude. My breathern... the Lunarian race, always hunted down.

How about you tell me, Navy soldier? Why are your people so full of hatred?

 

[Gambit]

Lacroix vs Gabriel
The Giant's combination attacks were both fruitful. Whilst the first one didn't do any significant damage to the opponent, it allowed him to manoeuvre to the Lunarian's right side and dealt a Haki-empowered Rokushiki kick. Gabriel was sent skidding backwards while having his blocking forearm fractured ─ a significant hit! Lacroix grinned. "That's for Stainless."

"And I am just getting started. Don't think that he and I are the same. I don't hold back when I get fired up."

The 600 remaining marines out of 800 who entered the island are already approaching, the Vice-Admiral sensed this and quickly a command was issued. "Take the Vice-Admiral's body away from here. I can't go all out with him in this vicinity."

"Aye Sir!", the Marines quickly followed. They are all risking their lives to save the life of an injured comrade.

Lacroix turned back to the foe. His eyes glaring, mirroring the determination of the brave criminal before him. "When I was young, I used to wonder if the stories about the proud race of the Lunarians are true. And I was amazed at how they tried to live in peace a long time ago. I thought they all existed. When I first learned of it, I put a scowl on my face, knowing I would no longer see any of your kind. And yet, here we are. Breaking all my childhood dreams to see what they used to call "Gods!"

The Marine Officer's blade and forearms were suddenly wrapped by Haki, hardening them. "Had you stayed where you all are, you wouldn't have been hunted today. Your leader is a fool for creating unnecessary havoc. I even received intel that you were trying to band with the equally foolish criminals Vampirates! I couldn't take it. Anyone who tries to turn this world upside down is an absolute criminal and absolute justice has to be executed!"

He wielded the sword across him with both hands and let his Haki flow around it. His aura is reddish, it looks like a blazing hell.

He then heaved the sword above his head and like a peal of thunder, swung it down with all his might as a mixture of air and Haki erupted from its core, aiming to devour the Lunarian. A giant-sized tornado-like attack came forth.

"El Diablo!"

Spoiler: DPR

Island Level

Fujitora and Sephiroth
The fated meeting finally came to fruition. Whilst heavily injured during his last journey in Delta Island, the Special Admiral would not back down from a potential worldwide threat. He even defied the orders of the Fleet Admiral and a fellow Admiral just to ensure the Lunarian's capture. His right hand was in pain but could not show it. The bandages on his body are proof of a devastating battle he just has been through.

He started reasoning with the brave warrior but the enemy's line of reasoning is as twisted as ever.

Is it not the World Government that executes tyranny on every other race in the world? Fishmen fear you... Giants secluded themselves on a single island, living in solitude. My breathern... the Lunarian race, always hunted down.

How about you tell me, Navy soldier? Why are your people so full of hatred?

"There are many good people in our organisation. One's mistake and ambition do not justify us all.", Fujitora answered. His sword remained unsheathed.

"Do you feel any hatred ramifying from my soul, child? Or have you become numb with all these longings to subdue the entirety of our organisation just to prove yourself? What would happen to the countless lives you would be taking if you do that? Is that the peace that you want? I don't see any harmony in killing people. Revenge is an endless cycle I hope I never was part of."

 

[Kaka]

Marines stormed the area. They were many, but Vice Admiral Lacroix quickly ordered them to take the injured Vice Admiral Stainless out of there, so he could go all out. The subordinates followed through on the order, picking the Vice Admiral up before evacuating from the area. Vice Admiral Lacroix went on to speak about the Lunarian race, much to Gabriel's rage.

''Had we stayed where we were''?

You foolish soldier, you don't know the true history. Your kind came to our home and destroyed everything in sight. Sephiroth was pushed off of the Red Line as a child, to be saved - and awoke down here, in this hell. My past is even worse, but I don't plan to tell it to a man like you.

Gabriel said, before referring to the Vice Admiral's description of the Lunarian race as ''gods''.

You are correct on one thing, however. Back then, we were like gods, living up in the sky. Today, we no longer are. When you drag a god through the mud... he turns into a demon...!

The Vice Admiral swung his sword, unleashing a powerful tornado like attack toward Gabriel. By this point, the paralysis from Gabriel's body was gone, and he could move well again - though he was tired. The Vice Admiral in front of him was a Giant, so he was large, and powerful. However, he could not maneuver as well as a smaller individual, not even close. And Gabriel, who was exhausted at this point, had to capitalize on a strategic approach, as opposed to brute forcing his way through. Furthermore, the Vice Admiral's own attack was so large, that it hid Gabriel from view. Gabriel ran, jumped and rolled out of the way, avoiding the attack narrowly. His already injured arm, which was trailing behind him, got caught in the attack, further damaging it. However, the end result was that Gabriel had survived, and using his speed, small size and obscurity, he flanked around the Giant, getting behind him. From there, Gabriel pushed off of the ground, jumping up with his great strength, and catching onto the Vice Admiral's clothing on his back. Now hanging off of the Giant's back with his injured arm, Gabriel was in prime position to attack, and he had to do it quickly. His injured arm could not keep him hanging for long. He could no longer summon flames, but he could punch. And a good puncher he was.

Cocking his free arm back, Gabriel's eyes widened and he grit his teeth. Imbuing his punching arm with black Busou-shoku no Haku, Gabriel hurled it forward, unlashing a powerful punch to the Vice Admiral's back.

Ignitionless Impact...!

Spoiler

DPR: 81-100: 3. Large Building Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 9. Small Country Level

Elsewhere, where Fujitora and Sephiroth were, the standoff was becoming tense. Sephiroth accused the World Government of tyranny and hate toward other races. Fujitora replied, stating that the actions of a few individuals could not be attributed to the entire organization. Furthermore, revenge was not the answer, and Fujitora had no intent on becoming part of that revenge cycle. Sephiroth laughed, the look on his face slightly maniacal, though every reason for his rage was justified.

Hah-, that's rich. Starting a cycle of destruction, then crying foul for the revenge. You think of yourselves as gods, don't you. You can do whatever you want, and rule the world. But when some decide to liberate themselves from your tyranny, you call them vengeful and dangerous.

This conversation will not resolve our painful history, Navy soldier.

I am done talking.

Sephiroth said, the proud flames on his back flaring up. A large dragon of fire started to form. Sephiroth swung his right arm, directing the large dragon of fire toward Fujitora. The dragon would descend upon him, aiming to engulf him.

Karyudon...!

Spoiler

120: 5. Town Level + A:+3 + COA: +2 (invisible Haki) = 10. Large Country Level

 

[Gambit]

Gabriel vs Lacroix
Gabriel responded to Lacroix's sentiment but the former was agitated. He believed that the World Government was the one who led his kind to the brink of extinction. He might be right. "Not everyone in our organisation wished for that. There are many good men. There were many."

At this point, the Vice-Admiral unloosed a whirl of Haki and compressed air, blasting towards the Lunarian's location. A colossal explosion engulfed that same perimeter and there was obscurity across his gaze. The marine grinned, about to cement his victory after that vast attack. "Hmpf!"

The giant, little did he know, Gabriel was planning evil. For when the obscurity has cleared, the foe was no longer there. "!?!", Lacroix was surprised and quickly he activated his awareness haki to survey the floor. Behind me, he thought immediately. That's the most feasible option a smaller fighter would do against a large animal to land a surprise blow. But Lacroix was not an Admiral for no reason. He was seasoned. Experienced enough to anticipate this. "TEKKAI!", he roared abruptly before his eyes moved to the sides, feeling his foe. Then, his body hardened like steel and was covered with Invisible Haki in conjunction with the principle of the six. "Grrraa!!!", he grunted. The pain was clearly in play, having been struck from behind. Some of his lower body bones cracked despite the fortification but the enemy was strong, that was.

And yet, he didn't move an inch. He stood still. And whilst the angry knuckles of the beast were attached to his back. He channelled his willpower once again, to try to return the shock back at him. "Utsugi!"

If successful, Lacroix would not be the only one suffering from pain but Gabriel's punishing arm might be damaged as well, counting two already.

Spoiler

Basic Tekkai
Base Dura 90 + 18 = 108: 101-119: 6. City Level + Invi Haki (1) = 120: 7. Mountain Level

Tekkai "Utsugi"
Requirements: 41 Mastery, 41 strength, 41 durability
This form of Tekkai is used entirely as a counter instead, where the purpose is not to absorb damage from the attack, but to transfer the shock of the attack back to the attacker, which can lead to broken bones in a normal human body.
(2-turn cooldown)

Sephiroth vs Fujitora
The Special Admiral finally faced off with Sephiroth. The man he once met back in Sabaody. But due to a certain incident prior to his arrival here, destiny brought him to face a man who tried to erase the world.

"I pity you, child. It would have been an easy arrest but you are as stubborn as other criminals in your generation.", Fujitora said to the man before him, blaming the government for the perish his race had suffered. "You should have allowed me to talk. This is the only way to make you realise that what you're doing won't do any good for you and your remaining kind. Not everyone in this goddamn organisation is evil like you think we all are. We implement justice but not everyone executes! Surrender now and I shall vouch for your safe landing in Impel Down to repent your sins!"

At the back of his mind, Don't be like that foolish Morrow who lets the lands and nations rally with him to turn the world upside down. Don't be like Spada who scattered evilness far and wide. Don't let hatred consume you.

Sephiroth's back was set ablaze before the fire took the form of a dragon. And as he swung his right arm, the said flaming beast catapulted, aiming to devour the Special Admiral to a crisp. Not today. For before Sephiroth would even reach him, the admiral unsheathed his blade and using his right hand, did a massive scale of the swing horizontally followed by an upward swing. A two-fold attack, trying to stop the Lunarian dead on its track with equal potency. What erupted from the slice was an air slash, large enough to cover an entire arena in one go. The very air whistle upon its release but very low in tone. Ominous it was so. And it was bad! "Raging Cross!"

Spoiler

120: 5. Town Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 10. Large Country Level

[VRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRMNGNN]

He's not yet done. After those swings, he quickly swung his sword towards the earth. And this very act has a certain omen in its tow. "Jigoku Tabi!", the admiral's incantation. And as he uttered those words which means Journey to Hell, his sword caused a powerful downward force of gravity to descend upon Sephiroth's track, aiming to pin him down into a massive crater. His eyes glaring, all the while they were. Purple aura secreting to his very physique, sending horror across the battlefield.

Spoiler

No DPR but holds the target down until he broke through. Equal strength to DF mastery = not quite effective. Lower than that = super effective. Please RP accordingly.

"You can win against me, child. You're young and still have a chance to right your wrong. This world is already polluted with criminals, we don't need many of them!"

 

[Kaka]

Listen to the OST as you read Gabriel's part

Gabriel, hanging off of the clothing on the Vice Admiral's back, swung his other arm forward in the form of an immensely powerful punch. Great force and black Busou-shoku no Haki would collide with the Vice Admiral's back, sending a shockwave of pain through his Giant body. The Vice Admiral coughed up blood, but he had a way to strike back. Roaring like the Giant that he was, the Vice Admiral used a reflective version of the famous Navy technique named Tekkai. Instead of absorbing the blow and defending against it, the Vice Admiral focused on sending it back. A jolt of severe pain ran up Gabriel's arm, all the way up to his shoulder, causing him to grit his teeth and wince in pain. His other arm, with which he was hanging off of the Giant Vice Admiral, gave in, for it was already injured from before. Now, both arms injured. But, Gabriel did not fall. He grabbed onto the clothing with his teeth, biting into it and still hanging off of the Vice Admiral. A violent aura of killing intent erupted from Gabriel, he was pushed into a corner. But, victory was in sight.

Like a demon of battle, Gabriel roared.

A broken arm for a broken back... LET'S DO IT, NAVY!!!

Using the same arm again, Gabriel imbued it with all of his black Busou-shoku no Haki. His last punch on this day. Like a beast backed into a corner, he hurled it forward, exactly at the same spot as he had punched before. He aimed to paralyze the Giant Vice Admiral and send him hurling to the ground in pain.

Spoiler

DPR: 81-100: 3. Large Building Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 9. Small Country Level

As Gabriel fought for his life, Sephiroth and Fujitora began their showdown as well. Sephiroth was the first to strike, not intent on having a conversation of morals with a man from the World Government. Sephiroth was in the wrong. One should not judge a book by its cover, nor should one equate a man with the actions of an entire organization. But, Sephiroth did not care. The pain of his memories was too strong. The greatness of his goal was too large. He could not falter, nor change his mind any longer. He had to achieve his dreams. The fire burning on his back, a heritage of his Lunarian blood, whirled, forming a large dragon of fire.

Sephiroth swung his arm, directing the large dragon of fire to descend upon Fujitora. The man of the Navy swung his sword twice, unleashing a twofold, cross shaped flying slash. The attack collided head on with the powerful dragon, taming it and vaniquishing it. Fujitora's swings were followed by another swing of the sword, this time downward, so that the tip of the sword stopped right above the ground.

The downward swing increased the gravity in the area manyfold, and a tidal wave of weight suddenly descended upon Sephiorth's shoulders. His knees bent slightly, before managing to catch the weight.

Sephiroth glared at Fujitora, an aura of his younger self about him.

I will not let your sense of justice be a shackle for my ideals...!

The aura of a beast, born inside Sephiroth when he was still a child. That young child had decided to usurp the powers that be, and change the order of the world in favor of his race. Sephiroth's right foot was lifted off of the ground, before stomping downward with great force. A shockwave and a blast of fire erupted from Sephiroth, an outburst of both physical strength and the Ignition that burned within him. Sephiroth broke free from the weight of the gravity, pushing off of the ground and dashing toward Fujitora.

Spoiler

120 strength + 120 Ignition = Fujitora's 120 DF mastery -> gravity not quite effective

Sephiroth appeared in front of Fujitora, his sword raised high up toward the sky. Wielded in one hand, Sephiroth swung the sword downward, aiming to cut Fujitora down. Black Busou-shoku no Haki clad the blade of the sword, and powerful Ignition flames whirled around the sword, which aimed to both cut and burn.

Ignition Slash...!

Spoiler

DPR: 120: 5. Town Level + A:+3 + COA: +3 = 11. Small Continent Level

 

[Gambit]

Gabriel vs Lacroix
The proud Lunarian landed his fist on the marine's back, giving the latter intense pain that resulted in a rib fracture, despite the fortification he planted into his body using Tekkai. But the recoil of Gabriel's attack also caused his other arm to break. An equal return. Lacroix grabbed the patch on the left shoulder of his white coat with an intent to remove it, as it was clearly not worn but only clung to its body. But as he thought this, the Lunarian using his remaining might and his broken arm would attempt to ram another punch to the same spot. "!??"

The vice-admiral used Kami-E to increase his reaction speed (from 90 - 108) in order to respond as quickly as possible. But with that close distance and Gabriel's teeth hanging by a moment, he could only avoid being hit at the same spot. Pulling his robe and swinging it like an arc from left to right, Gabriel would have most likely been levelled across his upper back, still not seeing the man's action more clearly. "TEKKAI!", the same technique he roared to harden his body but this time, a much more advanced level of Haki was employed. And it did, the blazing sadness and hatred ramified from the upper back and the rest of his body, lending the giant a sensation of being paralysed. He grunted in agony, "Grraaah!"

His eyes turned to white momentarily, but he recalled the honour of being a marine and that's just! He remembered his friends in the Giant Unit of the Marines. "I can't die today! Not in your hands, boy! My Tekkai is the strongest amongst the Giant Unit!"

Finally getting back to his senses, he pursued pulling his white robe and slammed it onto the ground with Gabriel on it and most likely being covered by his giant white coat in the process. Still in pain, Lacroix sprinted skywards using Geppo, an incredible speed he pulled. And using gravity at its fullest, the vice-admiral would plummet back to the earth with the target in mind, pulling his right fist inwards before delivering a 5-fist Jusshigan to the Lunarian's body. He roared once more, blood squirting from his mouth, "Gekko Jusshigan!!!"

Spoiler

Basic Tekkai
Base Dura 90 + 18 = 108: 101-119: 6. City Level + Black Haki (2) = 8. Island Level vs 9 = Somewhat effective

"Gekko Jusshigan"
Requirements: 81 mastery, 71 strength, 61 movement speed
DPS: S
A combination of Jusshigan and Geppo. After using Geppo to get himself into the air, the user finally uses it to launch himself towards his target in a vertical drop. The added momentum and the vulnerable target make the following Jusshigan more effective, and harder to avoid.

• 9. Small Country Level

Sephiroth vs Fujitora
Fujitora held Sephiroth using his mysterious ability whilst he tried to convince the Lunarian to withdraw his ideals. Fujitora's blade trembled as he struggled to pin the young man down inside the large crater he just created.

"Your ideals are immature! I am sorry for the tragic past you had but killing in return is not the answer! This will only result in an endless war between our races. This has to end. If it means ending you."

Fujitora responded as the man finally showed something of interest. Dramatically, the glare in his eyes was converted into a flaring aura on his back. And as the man stomped his feet, a blast of shockwave erupted along with the fire on his back to finally break free from the hold. Moments later, the man would blitz the Marine and land a devastating downward blazing slash to his body. Hmm. I see. So you really chose this path. I am sorry. Fujitora held the hilt of his katana even tighter after seeing the future in which he was attacked by the man he tried to hold at this moment. The very moment transpired. The Lunarian broke free but before he could even get near the Special Admiral's blind justice, he busted into mad justice as his purple aura erupted from his core. "You had your chance. But you chose to be like them."

Before Sephiroth could even perform his attack, Fujitora using an advanced level of observation haki, swung his blade across the Lunarian who recently broke his restrain. Off the slash, an immense level of weight sprang forth, ploughing the mantle of the earth, the mountains around them, including the lightning towers in between. They were plucked from the earth as a storm has just passed by. The gravitational force was trailed with black lightning many times heavier than our world and continued to rupture the air space between them, aiming to further stop the man. "RAGING TIGER!"

Spoiler

Fujitora generates immense levels of gravitational forces around him that push out horizontally, which knock away anything in its path, including his enemies, buildings, trees, and whatever else that is unfortunate enough to be in the attack radius. The force is so strong that it easily destroys the ground and buildings, reducing them to rubble. While using this technique, the gravitational force generates black lightning as a visual effect around Fujitora. It was first used against Sabo.

• 10. Large Country Level

Fujitora was not done yet, the rubbles he pulled from the ground levitated across the mid-air, waiting for his command to descend. And upon swinging his blade the second time, all the rubbles mid-air, hundreds of them would plummet towards Sephiroth, all at once, leaving nothing in their wake. "RAVING FIRE FESTIVAL!!!"

Spoiler

Raving Fire Festival: Fujitora stands on a piece of rock and levitates it into the air and flies across the battlefield, raining a storm of meteorites in his wake. It is used and dubbed as Festival of Furious Flames.

• 10. Large Country Level