Event The Primordial Saga (Treasure Hunt)

Ichimonji · Mar 28, 2022

The Great Pangean War #30
@kakashi19283

Pangean Plains - North
Two convictions clashed. Zephyr held on to Absolute Justice. Leo held on to another form of Justice. Their roles had inverted from the last time they saw each other, driven by their past and emotions. From the rubble, Leo rose. Conviction never swayed, he saw red. He saw Lia. The Marine had taken the brunt of Zephyr’s Justice and loved. With a statement, fire circled the area.

Yet, Zephyr did not wait. His voice whispered under a grin.

[Zephyr] “I know I’ve taught you never to wait… Soru!”

Zephyr had disappeared in a blur. Before the fire would rise, Zephyr had appeared in front of Leo, Battle Smasher cocked back and glowing purple. Zephyr‘s Battle Smasher came forward in various Shigan that flew in a lattice. So many and so fast, they appeared to be dozens and dozens of Shigans at once. At the end of each Shigan, the fingers would shoot out a small blast of light, creating sizable explosions each, the attack laced with that terrible haki Zephyr was known for.

[Zephyr] “Shigan Madara: Dina Blast!”

The Instructor would not let Leo recover or take the area for himself. Zephyr attacked relentlessly, using his observation to guide his attacks. Leo had fought for six days, gotten a significant wounds, healed himself various times, significantly healed others, used a Z attack, and now had to deal with Zephyr. His body had limits, though his spirit seems endless. More importantly, the poison Zephyr snuck earlier spread.

Leo fought for Lia. Zephyr fought for the world. The world or Lia? We will find out in the place where it all began: Pangea.

Zephyr’s humongous Battle Smasher, half of Leo’s size, glowed, releasing a powerful blast of energy along with that terrible strength, tempered by willful haki and coated in Primordial poison.

Zephyr Attack: 101-119: 4. City Block Level +3 (armaments haki) + 4 (S Rank) = 11. Small Continent Level

Note: Poison takes 3 turns for full effect. 2 remaining. (unless Phoenix also heals poison, iunno… xD)

Kaka · Mar 28, 2022

The lines of fire started to spread from Leo, encircling the area before ultimately rising into a massive wall of fire. Zephyr would not wait for Leo to take over the battlefield, though it would inevitably happen. Utilizing Soru, Zephyr rushed Leo. Leo was in his Armor Point, the flames of the Phoenix cladding his body without transforming him. His injuries continued to regenerate. When Zephyr appeared in front of Leo, both men attacked simultaneously.

Shigan Madara allowed both men to attack in rapid succession, their arms moving so quickly that they appeared to multiply. The lasers that Zephyr unleashed with each attack, were met by a blast of fire unleashed from each of Leo's Shigan punches. The dozens of dozens of punches never connected - instead, the lasers and fire blasts continued to clash hit for hit, like two opposing machineguns shooting each other down. Zephyr's Busou-shoku no Haki was stronger. However, Leo's physical strength was even greater, and Zephyr would start to get overwhelmed.

DPR: 6. City Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 12. Large Continent Level

As Leo started to overwhelm Zephyr, Leo's stamina would start to show itself. Yes, he had fought for 6 days. But, like his fellow Admirals, he could fight for 10, or longer. Yes, he had sustained some injuries from the Primordial Army, but most of the fighters there were far below Leo's level, and so the injuries were not too grave. That, together with the fact that they were always immediately healed, left his stamina reserves on a high level. The poison, unknown to Leo and now coursing through him, however, would be a problem. For now, Leo fought undeterred.

The walls of fire had now risen and they started to join up above, now going from a circular wall, to a closed dome. Smoke started to pile up, the temperatures continued to rise. Oxygen continued to burn up. Welcome to the inferno.

In the aftermath of Leo's barrage of Sun Shigans, he would transform his right foot into a Phoenix's talon and kick. The kick unleashed a number of powerful, large, fast, fire clad Rankyakus, aiming to swarm Zephyr and overwhelm him. Each Rankyaku, upon colliding, would erupt into an inferno of fire, raging with black Busou-shoku no Haki.

DPR: 6. City Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 12. Large Continent Level

(Keep in mind Leo's stamina and durability are both 121+.)

Ichimonji · Apr 2, 2022

The Great Pangean War #31
@kakashi19283

Pangean Plains - North
The two forces collided, shaking the earth. Leo countered Zephyr’s move, translating it all into a barrage of Rankyaks. Zephyr let his body limp, body floating between the barrage of Rankyakus and allowing them to pass by. Kami-e. The last one, Zephyr punched with his massive fist with a Jugon, clad in will. The resulting explosion of fire cloaked the Instructor.

Suddenly, like a demon out of hell, Zephyr erupted from the smoke, appearing in front of Leo again. The legend would give Leo no time to breathe - incessant. Zephyr’s body was singed in various places, with small wounds, the Primordial black covering it. The man screamed out as he attacked relentlessly.

[Zephyr] “YAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!”

The two met again blow-by-blow, this time in succession. The two warriors would dissappear from their position, suddenly appearing mid-air meters away, mid-clash. This would occur various time, looking like impacts in a blur, unable to be seen y the naked eye. The two warriors put their Justice on the line, erupting at super speeds, clashing in mid-air violently, sending shockwaves that would shake the ground with every clash.

The camera shifted to the center of the battlefield. Tsuru’s eyes widened.

[Tsuru] “D-D-Dammit! They need help!”

Dalmatian and Onigumo were surrounded, Djinns flying above. All this time, the Vice-Admirals had held the Army back by themselves, an impressive feat, but now, numbers seeemd to overwhelm them. Tsuru looked back, her eyes widening as she saw her friends in trouble. The Great Advisor took her eyes off the Commander Bestla for a second, and he attacked without hesitation. Tsuru turned and her eyes widened, unable to react.

Suddenly, a light appeared in front of her, halting the attack.

[Kizaru] “We leave no one behind. GO! I’ll deal with these!”

Kizaru exploded in a wave of light, pushing the Bestla Commander back. Tsuru nodded, dashing away and making her way to Onigumo and Dalmatian. Kizaru now stood in front of two - these the two Commander Bestlas, much stronger than the one Leo fought. Kizaru took on the second and third strongest of the entire Army. A new kind of Justice burned in the infamous Admiral. The Admiral knew he had to finish them as quick as he can and get to Zephyr.

The camera shifted to the legendary battle in the North, as the clashes came to an end. The last clash between the two created a 5 meter distance, with Zephyr gliding in the sky by Geppo, looking down on Leo. A pink light appeared on the Battle Smasher. It suddenly enlarged into a large ball of light that Zephyr held above him, with black haki spreading through it. Suddenly, the light ball was compressed by the haki, now only the size of a tennis ball.

Zephyr screamed as he thrust it forward with his strength, using an airblast of Jugon. The result was a laser-speed ball that aimed for Leo’s abdomen. It would suddenly expand in a massive shockwave and explosion of light, haki, concussive force, and air blasts.

[Zephyr] “Bushoshoku Koka: Dyna Stone… SHOCK!”

Utter destruction. The very air shook, fanning the flames outward. A besieged battleground.

Leo Attack: 12. Large Continent Level
Zephyr Attack: 101-119: 4. City Block Level + +2 B Rank +1 (invisible haki) =
7. Mountain Level

Remaining DPS = 5

Remaining DPS = 5
Zephyr Vitality = 101-119: 6. City Level

DPR 1 below dura: somewhat effective

Zephyr Attack: 101-119: 4. City Block Level +3 (armaments haki) + 5 (S+ Rank) = 12. Large Continent Level

Note: 2 turns remaining for poison to take effect.

Kaka · Apr 3, 2022

The two men erupted into a barrage of Jugons, clashing fist for fist, though their fists never quite met, instead firing lasers and blasts of fire from their punches. Leo's physical strength, perhaps because he was in his prime, was greater than Zephyr's, which allowed Leo to start to overwhelm him. The last attack engulfed Zephyr, but the man was relentless - almost like he was in a craze. From the obscurity he came forward immediately, and both men exploded into a series of repeated clashes, disappearing, reappearing and clashing all around the battlefield. Much like with their previous clash of Jugons, Leo met all of Zephyr's attacks with attacks of equal mettle. But, Leo was stronger, and so each time, Zephyr would have taken more and more damage.

121+ strength

When the series of clashes ended, Leo appeared down on the ground, while Zephyr appeared up in the air. The dome of fire was all around. Oxygen was burning. The temperatures were rising. The smoke was piling up. It was a severe environment by any measure of the word, and Leo would without a doubt intensify this even further. It was a compliment. Leo did not think he could punch his way through this. Zephyr was known for his punching ability. And so Leo was showing his shrewdness, usually masked by his brute force.

When Zephyr appeared up in the air, he held a Dyna Stone in his hand. Leo knew what was coming, recognizing the Dyna Stone. Both of his hands transformed into fire and Leo pulled them down to his right hip, entering a Kamehameha-esque stance. When the Dyna Stone was thrown, Leo jumped toward it, hurling both of his hands forward in the form of a ten-fingered Shigan, black Busou-shoku no Haki raging. Right before the point of contact, a massive blast of condensed fire would erupt from Leo's hands, the two attacks clashing.

Fire Claw...!

DPR: 6. City Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 12. Large Continent Level

Two opposing forces, one of energy and one of fire, clashed against one another, sending shockwaves in all directions. Both men would be pushed away from one another, and obscurity, mixed with flames and smoke, would take the area. The dome was blown through in multiple areas. However, as the obscurity started to clear, the real severity of the situation started to show. Zephyr wasn't the only one whose strategy was being relentless. The dome, created by Leo, could be controlled by Leo. And as soon as parts of it were blown through, the dome joined up and closed up again. A living prison of fire. It was upon that revelation that the severe temperatures suddenly skyrocketed even more. From the settling obscurity, Leo walked out. He was a man made out of fire. His name was Amaterasu.

Intense heat was radiating from Leo. Coupled with the dome of fire, the burning oxygen and the piling of smoke, Zephyr would truly start to feel like he was fighting in a volcano's maw. Leo's feet, albeit fire, were blue in color and shaped like talons. On his back, a pair of Phoenix wings made out of blue fire. Unhuman. Body of fire. How would the poison circulating inside him react, for Leo's physical body was no more. Leo flapped his wings and pushed off of the ground, rushing Zephyr with phenomenal speed. Once he closed the distance, his right fist, screaming with black Busou-shoku no Haki and burning with the flames of an inferno, came forward in the form of a punch.

Fire Missile...!

DPR: 6. City Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 12. Large Continent Level

Ichimonji · Apr 9, 2022

The Great Pangean War #32
@kakashi19283

Pangean Plains - North
In a show of lights, two behemoth attacks clashed, each enough to fell an island. The very core of Pangea shook. The mettle of will and power exploded, leaving Zephys and Leo on opposite sides, distance established. This was a hard fought battle, one that would love in infamy. Zephyr lived up to his name.

The prison of fire roared. The heat was getting intense. Zephyr chuckled. His skin, once only covered by those Primordial black, began to darken. Almost as if the Promordial side was taking over to deal with the heat, having been forged inside the fires of creation, literally. The transformation would take time, but Leo’s prowess had backed the Pangean Commander into a corner.

Out of his own corner, a god seemed to appear. Amaterasu. Zephyr, in shock, responded to what he saw.

[Zephyr] “That terrible will of yours… materialized. What a monster you are, Leo-boy! I was once like you! Fighting for those precious to me! But I was fighting the wrong enemy!

[Zephyr] “COME! SHOW ME YOUR WILL!!”

Zephyr commanded. His eyes were bloodshot, the Primordial veins popping. As Zephyr grew deeper into his cause, the primordial being began to take over. As Amaterasu flew to Zephyr, the legendary Marine would follow suit. They both screamed as they approached, destined to meet in the middle. Destined for their fates to collide.

Zephyr cocked his Battle Smasher, that terrible will of his coating it. Leo had seen it once before - Zephyr’s first attack. This time, however, the Primordial veins covered the Battle Smasher, glowing.

[Zephyr] “BATTLE SMASHER: PRIMORDIAL GRAND PUNCH!!

The two attacks collided. Leo’s fist met Zephyr’s open palm of the Battle Smasher. A micro version of their last clash. The roar of power was the same, yet controlled. A fight mythological. As soon as the fist and palm touched, Zephyr’s Battle Smasher, more due to the after effect, closed. Within the Smasher’s palm was theoretically now Leo’s fist. The Seastone within the Battle Smasher was decisive, able to bring the mortality back from the God Amaterasu.

Assuming, but not deciding, Leo fist would be trapped inside the Battle Smasher, Zephyr would bend his wrist to have Leo stand down, with Zephyr over him. It was a position Leo had seen many times in training with Zephyr. The memories would keep flooding in. Memories of a man lost. What had happened to him?

However it looked, the truth was far different. Unlike Leo, Zephyr was panting. He was bleeding from his mouth. The aftermath and remaining force of the attack hit him deep. Most importantly, and perhaps most vulnerable, the Battle Smasher had sparks coming from its body - it had been taken hefty damaged, Zephyr’s main weapon. If Leo was bound, it seemed Zephyr was he one who won the exchange, but the reality was that it was Leo who had “won” this exchange.

Yet, Zephyr would not yield position, ever keeping the grip to keep Leo stoic. There was a moment. A moment where Zephyr, now face-to-face, spoke to Leo. The man had earned some answers.

[Zephyr] “Haaa. Haaaa. Haaaa. Haaaa….”

[Zephyr] “You think to protect Lady Lia. No, my son. It is not Lady Lia who needs protection from the world. It is the world who needs protection from Lady Lia.“

A shocking statement. Leo had thought Lady Lia was in danger, but Zephyr offered the opposite. She was the danger for the world. Had Lia ever been in danger? Had Lia ever been one needing rescue? What did this mean?

Zephyr concluded, looking at his hand, ending with an shocking answer.

[Zephy] “She is the key. The key to rebirth. The key to cleanse the Black.”

Leo Attack: 12. Large Continent Level
Zephyr Attack: Zephyr Attack: 101-119: 4. City Block Level +3 (armaments haki) + 4 (S Rank) = 11. Small Continent Level

Remaining DPS = 1

Note: 1 turns remaining for poison to take effect.

Kaka · Apr 10, 2022

The two men roared, one powered by the blackness of Pangea, while the other ascended to godhood, walking the plains as Amaterasu. As the two men rocketed toward one another, cutting through the air with great speed, Leo hurled his fist forward. However, there was a will that was missing. Was Leo faltering? Would he have to kill his former instructor this time around, and did he have the conviction for it truly? The will that was missing, was that of the Conquerors. Leo was capable of it, and if he used it, he would without a doubt overpower Zephyr with this attack. Furthermore, there was the attack that Leo had used against the shadow. Why was he not attacking with such might right now?

The two fists collided. A great power hit Zephyr to his core, causing him to cough up blood and pant. However, the modified Battle Smasher that now held Leo's fist, was laced with Kairouseki. The form of Amaterasu, as well as the talons and wings of the Phoenix, all started to fade away. Leo started to breathe heavier.

Zephyr spoke, stating that Lia needed protection from the world, while the world in turn needed protection from her. That she was the key. Leo grit his teeth, glaring at Zephyr.

Stop speaking in riddles old man. Say it already, or I'm putting an end to this.

Leo said, clearly frustrated with Zephyr's words. Zephyr spoke a lot, but he didn't say much. Riddles of a heretic. Leo did not have the patience for it. Would Zephyr finally tell the truth, or would he continue to ramble on?

Ichimonji · Apr 16, 2022

The Great Pangean War #33
@kakashi19283

Pangean Plains - North
The legendary battle had come to an abrupt pause. The collision shook the whole Pangea, and the two stood in front of each other. The legendary Zephyr held Leo‘s fist with his Battle Smashee, bringing the “God“ Amaterasu back to humanity. Instead of attacking, Zephyr spoke again. The old man spoke in riddles, but the answer was there in bright lights. Leo, frustrated, demanded an answer - he would play none of Zephy’s games.

The old man’s shades glistened as Zephyr looked into Leo’s eyes. As before, Zephyr’s skin kept darkening, the Primordial veins slowly taking over, as if transforming. If Leo was attentive, he‘d see that Zephyr’s signature purple hair gained a few strands of blonde, of Lia.

Zephyr answered, direct, as his body gained a full transformation. A shocking revelation.

[Zephyr] “She is special like no other. Lady Lia is the catalyst to turn those chosen back to Primordials. Be witness…

[Zephyr] “RRRRRRAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!”

A bellow that would shake the earth. The black veins of a Primordial took over Zephyr’s body. Slowly, Zephyr‘s body expanded, muscles ripping, veins popping, eyes glowing. Leo would feel the strength that held his fist increased considerably. Before his very eyes, Zephyr transformed into a full Promordial monster, with those specks of golden hair trailing.

With that fearsome transformation, the Battle Smasher would explode in a Dyna Blast, tempered with Haki. It sought to severely injure his hand, both from shock and power.

Amidst the smoke, Leo would stand witness. Through the thinning smoke, a woman came into view. Short, full blond hair, soft featured, thick eyes, and that terrible attitude. Lia seemed to appear in the smoke, where Zephyr once was. Lia was the catalyst. A perilous danger to the world. Now, the poison had taken effect, attacking Leo’s senses, emotions possibly bleeding over to his kenbonshoku haki. Lia? Zephyr? How would his mind handle the revelation and the sight of his sister?

[“Lia”] “You ready…. shrimp?

Zephyr Attack: Zephyr Attack: 101-119: 4. City Block Level +3 (armaments haki) + 4 (S Rank) = 11. Small Continent Level

Note: Poison to take effect. Senatorial senses affected. Sight, sound, taste, feel, smell, all linked to emotion, showing the images of Lia. In Leo’s mind, Zephyr looks like Lia.

Transformation: +1 bracket in strength / speed for 4 turns (starting next turn). After 4 turns elapse, Zephyr de-transforms with a -2 bracket speed / Vit for 8 turns.

Kaka · Apr 16, 2022

Instructor and student stood in front of one another. One beaming with power in his prime, the other long past it, but rejuvenated by a power primordial. Kairouseki was the difference maker, stealing the power of the Phoenix and the Fire from Leo. Zephyr had been speaking in riddles this whole time, and it had struck a nerve with the fiery Vice Admiral Burns. However, now he finally said it. The words that came from Zephyr's mouth shocked Leo. Lia was a catalyst to turn the chosen ones back into Primordials. Leo's eyes widened in surprise. He had known his sister his whole life. What did she have to do with any of this? She was not an eater of a Devil Fruit. She was not a noble. In fact, she was not even a carrier of the D initial, unlike Leonard Burns, whose real name was Leo D. Burns. A different parent. Lia was nothing special. She was but a martial artist - the greatest martial artist in the world, as far as he brother was concerned.

Before Leo could wallow further in his thoughts, Zephyr began to change. A Dyna Stone started to charge in his Battle Smasher. Leo, unable to escape from the Kairouseki grip, had no choice but to take the attack head on. As the Dyna Stone lost its form in contact with oxygen, a massive pillar of energy exploded and engulfed the two men. The entire Pangea shook and the blast could be seen from far, far away. Admiral Kizaru, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and Vice Admirals Onigumo and Dalmatian, could all see it. All of the Primordials could as well - a statement attack, one that coul change the tide of the war.

When the mayhem subsided, and the thick cloud of dust that had been lifted into the air, started to settle, Leo could be seen. He was breathing heavy. Bruises all over his body. His left knee was on the ground. His arm, the one that had taken the brunt of the attack, was hanging limp. Blood was trailing from the corner of his mouth, as well as his temple. The blue flames of the Phoenix started to appear on Leo's body, spreading and changing his form. He started to transform into a full Phoenix, standing with its talons on the ground. His right wing, which was his right arm, was hanging limp, unusable currently. Leo began to heal. But, he was now at his weakest. His eyes were blurry. Strands of that blond hair started to appear in his vision. Suddenly, Lia was there. Staring at Leo.

[“Lia”] “You ready…. shrimp?

Leo, too exhausted to even give a visible reaction, continued to maintain his breath, and continued to heal.

L-Lia?

Leo said, his vision blurring.

Ichimonji · Apr 28, 2022

The Great Pangean War #34
@kakashi19283

Pangean Plains - North
The two defining warriors in the Great Pangean War has entered the last phase of their long and arduous battle. In a gulf of light, the last Dyna Stone Zwphyr had exploded, engulfing the two. The smoke cleared to revealed Leo and Zephyr, both resolute, both wounded. One had transformed, Zephyr now looking black. However, the Instructor’s Battle Smasher had broken - no longer a weapon.

Zephyr stepped forward, a few strands of that golden hair amidst his infamous purple strands. Lia was the key. The key to turn those into Primordials. Zephyr had done just that, his strength and might rising. To Leo, it would seem he got stronger, but that was not all. The poison. It did not affect the man’s strength, vitality, or speed. Nay, it affected his senses, his mind. A psychedelic drug.

“Lia”, or Leo would see, appeared.

[“Lia”] “L-L-eo? Yes, brother, it is me. Listen to my words. I do not need rescuing.”

[“Lia”] “The village… the town… the world. It needs saving. This is the way to save them. Save them from madness.”

”Lia” spoke to Leo. She sounded sincere, keeping the tough exterior of the woman Leo once knew. Lia would slowly lift her arms. She slowly walked towards Leo. Lia had her arms opened and with a touch gentle, aimed to come into Leo’s body. A hug. A gentle hug of two siblings embraced. What Leo had waited all this time.

The camera focused on that image. In the front, she was gentle. As she embraced Leo, and her arm went behind him, even in Phoenix form, Lia’s arm would turn. Haki began to envelop it, close to his jugular from behind in that long exposed Phoenix neck.

Would Leo fall for the gambit?

Transformation: +1 bracket in strength / speed for 4 turns (starting this turn). After 4 turns elapse, Zephyr de-transforms with a -2 bracket speed / Vit for 8 turns.

Kaka · May 1, 2022

Leo, in his full Phoenix form, stood on the ground on his two talons. The wings were stationary, for he was not attempting to fly. In fact, Leo was regenerating, and he was doing so with incredible speed. He was, after all, now in his strongest regenerative form. He was, for all intents and purposes, a Phoenix. The strands of blonde hair appeared in Leo's vision, and he started to see his older sister Lia in front of him. She was the same age that Leo remembered her to be years ago, but that fact was not off. Even if this was the real Lia, her having not aged was true. She was an unfathomably masterful practitioner of Life Return.

Lia spoke, calling Leo by his name. She urged Leo to listen. She did not need saving. What needed saving was ''the village'' and ''the town''. The one that Lia was taking care of. The world, she also said, needed saving. And this was the way. It appeared Zephyr and Lia were in agreement. Lia started to walk toward Leo, spreading her arms. It was clear that she was coming to embrace Leo. However, unfortunately for the schemer, this would not work. Leo and Lia had quite the strenuous relationship. Leo was not one to listen to his older sister just because she was his older sister. In fact, the reason why Lia was so hardheaded, is because she had to deal with Leo, who was even more so. And he was not having any of this. As Lia was getting closer, orange fire started to spawn and swirl around parts of Leo's body. This was not the Phoenix fire, but rather the Mera fire.

Leo flapped his wings and jumped a few meters away, once again putting distance between himself and Lia. With a glare in his look, Leo spoke, his voice full of conviction.

If you think I will willingly sacrifice my own sister, you are mistaken. If I have to, I will beat you down, Lia. For your own good.

Leo said.

If Absolute Justice calls for me to kill my own sister... I will cast it away. I have not been fighting for decades now, to create a world based on an unjust sacrifice.

From now on, it is not Absolute Justice that I will adhere to. From now on... the name of the justice that will form my life...

Is ''My Justice''. I am done following a set of rules. I will do what is right.

Leo said, the fire burning brighter and hotter. His injuries were mostly healed, the deepest ones taking a few more seconds. Leo would fight!

Ichimonji · May 8, 2022

The Great Pangean War #35
@kakashi19283

Pangean Plains - North
A blast from the past. The poison created a mirage in Leo’s mind. He stood in front of what he believed was Lia. Zephyr had used a Gambit and went to embrace Leo, with evil intent. It would have worked, but for the Marine Hero’s spirit, his determination. The man set aside his Absolute Justice - he would save his sister Lia, even from herself. Leo’s very core had changed. This experience changed him, becoming now a true Hero.

Leo flew back, prompting the transformed Zwphyr to grit his teeth in anger and frustration. Suddenly, the area behind him exploded, as the man pushed off with strength of a Primordial.

[“Lia”] “Fine! You must have forgotten my terror! I will remind you!”

The now Primordial being came forth. Leo didn’t need Future Sight to see “Lia” was in desperation. The transformation was taxing, slowly draining her life evey, her very “voice”. It also would not take a mantra master to see how the Primordial was going all out, a race against time. Collecting on the trailing fist was haki, whirling in a infinite sign pattern, the wrist twisting and collecting air, energy, and fire. All coalescing into a sphere of black power that surrounded the fist, vibrating wildly.

“Lia” disappeared, appearing bent down in front of the Phoenix, coming up in a uppercut diagonal, veins popping, all the power into the technique to the center of Leo’s chest, to his heart, what he had put on the line for Lia.

[“Lia”] “PRIMORDIAL SECRET TECHNIQUE…“

The fist, upon contact or not, would explode in a humongous shockwave that would cover the area, with the two as the epicenter, the shockwave would grow to giant-size, held by haki until it burst. The burst created an explosion that rocked the whole Pangea. Such will, one could taste it - the ancestral Will of the Primordials. All the wanting to rise, reflected in Zephyr.

A Primordial’s second strongest attack.

[“Lia”] “BLACK ANCESTRAL WILL!!!!”

Transformation: +1 bracket in strength / speed . After timer elapses, Zephyr de-transforms with a -2 bracket speed / Vit for 8 turns.

NOTE: 3 turns remaining

Zephyr Attack: 120: 5. Town Level +3 (CoA) + 5 (S+ Rank) = 13. Moon Level

Kaka · May 15, 2022

Leo, still fooled that Lia was in front of him, did not fall for the trap - for he was not agreeable with Lia either. He would not let her die. He would not let her be a sacrifice. That was not Leo's Justice. He was not a lazy man. He was not a man that would take shortcuts. Even if the sacrifice of Lia was a way to make the world a better place, that was a shortcut. Leo would find another way. He would grind and fight until such an opportunity arose. An opportunity to unleash Justice, and then live together with Lia in the new world of Justice. There was no meaning if his family was not there to witness it.

And so Leo backed away. Flapping his wings, he landed a distance away, still in his full Phoenix form - still healing rapidly. He did not take Lia's offer. This angered her, and Lia pushed off. Leo crossed his wings in front of him as if he had folded his arms, using the wings as a barrier. Black Busou-shoku no Haki raged and clad the wings, and the blue flames of the Phoenix and the orange flames of the Mera Mera no Mi mixed like a powerful inferno. When Lia appeared in front of Lia, hurling her fist upward at him, Leo uncrossed his mighty wings, unleashing a powerful shockwave of Haki and fire.

Like that but executed with the wings.

Lia's fist would rip into the shockwave, the punch unleashing a powerful shockwave of its own - the two attacks clashing for dominance. Lia's attack made short work of Leo's own, pushing through the fiery shockwave. However, after Leo had uncrossed his wings, there was a sight to behold. Leo, in his full Phoenix form, had his beak wide open, powerful fire whirling inside his beak. From his beak, Leo breathed out an enormous blast of fire, imbued with whirls of black Busou-shoku no Haki. A fire breath of the legendary Phoenix.

Lia's DPR: 120: 5. Town Level + S+:+5 + COA: +3 = 13. Moon Level

Leo's DPR (1st): 81-100: 3. Large Building Level + B:+2 + COA: +2 = 7. Mountain Level (remaining DPR of Lia's attack that clashed against Leo's fire breath: DPR 6)

Leo's DPR (2nd): 81-100: 3. Large Building Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 9. Small Country Level

Leo's two consecutive attacks would push for dominance against Lia's own attack. Shockwave. Energy. Power. Fire. Will - Haki. The immense collision of the attacks raged far and wide. The collision ended with little damage to either of the two. As the dust settled, Leo was seen, now transformed into one of his Hybrid forms. His right arm was still transformed into a Phoenix's wing. His left arm, that of a man. Both of his legs were transformed into a Phoenix's talons, his head however that of a man. Many of the injuries on Leo's body had been healed by the Phoenix's blue flames. Orange fire of the Mera Mera no Mi whirled around Leo's left, human arm. With a glare, Leo spoke.

Wake the hell up... Lia!

Leo said. The blue flames of the Phoenix that had left Leo's left, untransformed arm, now danced in the form of a flock of blue fire feathers, right above Leo. The feathers started to form a large fireball of blue fire. Black Busou-shoku no Haki whirled within the fireball. Bending his knees and pushing off of the ground with his talons, Leo charged toward Lia with incredible speed. The blue fireball blitzed overhead Leo, heading for Lia. The fireball aimed to ram into Lia and engulf her, unleashing a great level of concussive force. As soon as Lia was either hit by the fireball, or dealt with it by parrying, blocking or clashing with it, Leo would appear in front of Lia. His left fist, imbued with black Busou-shoku no Haki and whirling with the power and fire of the Mera Mera no Mi, would come down onto Lia in the form of a powerful, infernal punch. Leo would wake Lia up - or so his thoughts went. Little did he know, he was still fighting a fake. A fact that would, undoubtedly, come to enrage Leo soon enough.

Fire Missile...!

DPR (Bluebird - the fireball): 120: 5. Town Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 11. Small Continent Level

DPR (Fire Missile - the punch): 6. City Level (121+, Zoans only) + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 12. Large Continent Level

Ichimonji · May 19, 2022

The Great Pangean War #36
@kakashi19283

Pangean Plains - North
A battle more internal than external. Leo was fighting his Justice, fighting for Lia. Though transformed and deeply overtaken by Primordial will, Zephyr had his own struggle. He thought to his own family, and, unlike Leo, he could not protect him. It was through the Primordials he would ensure that would never happen again. Yet, seeing Leo’s charge to save his sister, struck a chord in him.

Leo masterfully blocked and countered. Zephyr crossed his arms, taking the second weakened hit, yet sending him back reeling, his forearms singing. Zephys looked up, his eyes wide at Leo’s statement and spirit to purge on, even after he had “lost” his sister to madness.

[“Lia”] “Why? WHY DO YOU KEEP FIGHTING?!?!”

That question was met with more conviction, as Leo attacked again, willed to keep fighting and change the fate he was disposed for, like Zephyr could not do. The first attack came. Zephyr narrowly jumped back, skidding back. He dodged, but it put him in a perilous position. Zephyr had not the position to dodge the Zoan transformed speed and relentless attack. Zephyr opened his eyes as the fist came, inching towards his, or Lia’s face.

Zephyr, or “Lia” body was contorted, the fist digging into his body, slamming him against the ground with unnerving force. The ground cracked. The Grand Commander fell into one of the cracks in the ground (like Akainu in MF), falling to the depths of Pangea, all the while asking Leo why he kept fighting.

Silence.

There was silence in the plains. It seemed Leo had won. The war kept rousing. Kizaru had already dispatched of one of the Bestla Commander, and had the second one on the ropes. The Vice-Admirals had pushed the army back together, creating a moment of rest. It would have seemed to be over, before the ground suddenly shook.

Like a Greek myth, a shadow rose from the fires of the earth, a silhouette in a grand light. The ground not only shook, it cracked with spirit unlike Leo had felt from Lia or Zephyr. Emotions had broken through. The feeling of failing his family again, unlocked something within Zephyr. Blood trickled from the silhouette in strobes. The damage had been great. To Leo, Lia looked her worst. In reality, Zwphyr had patches of Primordial skin torn apart, his body and transformation was on its last leg.

Yet, the spirit was great. The being stepped forward. Lifting its arm up, palm upwards, was a gathering of energy. A ball of shockwave, art, spirit, and Fire all rolled into one. There was great wailing from their surroundings. Dozens and dozens of Primordials all around the battlefield suddenly fell forward, drained. It was as if their spirit, their haki, was drawn out of their bodies, coming as black lightning that crackled in the orb, the orb that surrounded the fist of the being.

Leo did not need Future Sight. This was it. The Primordials wanting, wrapped up in a powerful sphere. The intent to destroy the black. Words echoed. Words that tied the line between Zephyr and Lia. As if two voices from the same mouth. A challenge of convictions. What would be Leo’s answer?

[“Lia”] “I lost my family long ago. Our village. Those who depended on me. Lost forever. You say your Justice is better. Yet, here I am. This is what your Justice leads to. You speak of a new Justice, of a new answer to deal with the black. Show me… show me you can save your family... show me your answer!”

[“Lia”] “LET’S PUT OUR CONVICTIONS ON THE LINE, SHRIMP!”

Transformation: +1 bracket in strength / speed . After timer elapses, Zephyr de-transforms with a -2 bracket speed / Vit for 8 turns.

NOTE: 1 turns remaining [-1 because of the hit]

Leo Attack: 12. Large Continent Level
Zephyr Defense: 101-119: 6. City Level +3 (CoA) + 1 (Primordial elemental resistance) = 10. Large Country Level

DPR 2 or more higher than dura: super effective

Kaka · May 20, 2022

Leo's conviction roared, not faltering even in the face of his sister, Lia. In fact, it was his sister Lia, that drove Leo's conviction. He would defeat her, to save her. Unleashing a powerful fireball, Leo hurled it toward Lia, forcing her to act. This would create an opening. When Lia jumped out of the way, she would find her positioning and footing compromised, and Leo was there to exploit it. Appearing in front of her, Leo's fist came roaring forward, imbued with black Busou-shoku no Haki and powerful fire. He slammed his fist into Lia in the form of a powerful punch. The punch drove Lia into the ground, creating a crater, along with multiple cracks and fissures. Lia fell into the ground, disappearing from view.

Leo took a deep breath and bent his knees, about to jump into the crevice to catch the falling Lia. However, it did not come to that. After a brief moment of silence, the very Pangea shook. The silhouette of Lia, surrounded by might, energy and power, rose from the ground, landing a few dozen meters away from Leo. Leo's facial expression was a weird mix. In a sense, he was annoyed that the fight was not over. In another sense, he was relieved that Lia was fine. And in yet another sense, he was proud of how powerful she was. But, her head was not in the right place. She spoke of the village that she had lost. Of how the world was unjust. She challenged Leo's conviction and newfound Justice one last time. She wanted Leo to show her if he was capable of doing what he claimed.

Leo responded in kind.

An immense amount of raging fire erupted from Leo. The flames swirled, compressing back down to Leo, who was in the center of it all. Stepping out of the inferno was a man of myth. He had showed this power earlier, but Kairouseki had suppressed it. Leo would not allow that to happen a second time.

Leo's right arm was still transformed into a Phoenix's wing. His left arm, still that of a man. Both of his legs were still transformed into a Phoenix's talons, his head however that of a man. The same Hybrid form as moments ago. However, the human parts of Leo were now transformed as well. Leo combined his Hybrid form with Amaterasu. A Phoenix - Fire God Hybrid form. He was at his strongest. Black Busou-shoku no Haki covered parts of his body, much of it focusing on his human arm and fist. Black lightning started to crackle around Leo's fist. Conqueror's Haki. Leo was ready.

With a determined look in his eyes, Leo spoke.

Don't worry Lia. This won't be your last day. This will be a new beginning for our family. Our lives. I will shoulder it all.

Leo said, his power overwhelming. It was time for the final clash.

Ichimonji · May 22, 2022

The Great Pangean War #37
@kakashi19283

Pangean Plains - North
Two ideologies on the line. The two men to shoulder their war torn-sides entered the last. This was it. Their convictions would be pitted against each other. Both men having gone through the loss of family, yet one still within reach. Which Justice would prevail? Would a new one be birthed? What if your answer?

Spirit of the Primordials flew from the army, forcing almost a hundred to fall. The black lightning came to Zephyr’s palm as his aura rose, to that of legend. In his palm, a sphere of haki, shockwaves, and strength, coalesced into a purple sphere to match Zephy’s hair. Sensei’s eyes delved deep within his apprentices. Yet, in those eyes, images of Zephyr’s family came in strobes, ending with their deaths - the man unable to defeat the Black. Spirit urged to do what is necessary. Absolute Justice taken to the extreme.

As Zephyr grew stronger, Leo did the same. Tension you could cut with a knife. That tension was cut as the transformed Primordial pushed off towards Leo with a shout. The very ground split behind him. To Leo, he would see Lia, but suddenly change. The poison was wearing off. Like flickers of images, what Leo saw turned from Lia to Zephyr, to Lia to Zephyr. Enter the black.

[“Lia”] “ONE MILLENNIA OF WANTING…

There were no more tricks. No more gambits. Straight up. Zephyr launched himself towards Leo, pulling his vibrating fist back. Muscles of a Primordial popped and bled, his color drained - Zephyr put his absolute everything into the attack. With a shout and conviction, Zephyr unleashed his fist, the infamous “Black Arm” upon Leo.

Lia’s voice had gone, now replaced by Zephyr, screaming with might.

[Zephyr] “THE BLACK!!!”

The legend unleashed hell. The fist would split into tremendous force enough to splinter the whole Pangea. An attack of a Yonko. If Leo aimed to clash with his attack, Zephyr would re-direct his fist, his eyes shining red, to weave by. If all else failed, Zephyr would exchange blows - he would make Leo feel the black.

[Zephyr] “LLLLEEEEEEOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Those words echoed through all of Pangea. Dozens of miles away, one person heard it. An image that would enter Leo’s mind for a moment. A shadow with yellow hair turned to the distance upon hearing that name. One could not see the face, but on the face were tears that streamed down the cheeks.

Confront the black. Shoulder it all. Show me your answer.

Transformation: +1 bracket in strength / speed . After timer elapses, Zephyr de-transforms with a -2 bracket speed / Vit for 8 turns.

NOTE: 0 turns remaining [this is last post of boosts]

Zephyr Attack: 120: 5. Town Level +3 (CoA) + 6 (Z Attack) = 14. Planet Level

Kaka · May 23, 2022

One attack. Power harnessed. A battle of conviction between two men, with their ideologies and justices on the line. Zephyr bathed in the power of the black. Leo in the power of fire. Both men started to gather their remaining energy. For Zephyr, that came in the form of an orb of purple. For Leo, that came in the form of an orb of fire. An Entei's amount of fire, constantly compressing into Leo's fist. Black lightning crackled around Leo's fist. An advanced form of Conqueror's Haki - he was destined to be great. Zephyr pushed off, rushing toward Leo. Leo pushed off while flapping his wing, rushing toward Zephyr. The man, at that point still in the form of Lia, roared, his hair flickering between purple and gold, his voice between a man's and a woman's. The drug was wearing off.

Is that how it is... Zephyr-sensei.

Leo said, realizing the trick. The two men blitzed forward with immense speed, colliding. Leo's eyes glowed red for a moment. As the drug was wearing off, Leo was able to peer into the future for just a split moment. He had enough mastery of Kenbun-shoku no Haki, to the point where total focus was not needed.

He saw the exact line of attack that Zephyr chose, which would allow Leo to ascertain a clash, instead of an exchange of blows. As Zephyr's fist roared forward, so did Leo's.

ENTEI ROKUOUGAN!!!

SENSEIIII-!!!!!

The two fists collided. A clash of energy, shockwave, fire and Haki erupted. The northern plains of Pangea immediately cracked. The skies above, which were likely the bottom of the seabed, also immediately cracked, though not deep enough to threaten the existence of Pangea. From there, shockwaves and fissures spread far and wide. The entire battlefield felt the attack - with Zephyr's roaring voice reaching even further. Reaching her. So would Leo's voice. She would hear him now.

DPR: DPR: 6. City Level (121+, Zoans only) + Z:+6 + COA: +2 + COC: +1 = 14. Planet Level

P.S. That DPR is reached even without COC, it's there for flavor purposes.

Ichimonji · May 27, 2022

The Great Pangean War #38
@kakashi19283

Pangean Plains - North
Confront the Black. Show me your answer.

The Marine Hero showed his answer. Leo would not subject himself to Absolute Justice, one he followed for decades. He would confront the black, defeat it, and save his sister. There was no compromise. Filled with resolve and bearing the memory of his sister, his will exploded. Enveloped in Leo’s body was the Will of the Kings. This was no mere mortal. Enter the legend.

Enter the King.

[Zephyr] “LLEEOOOOOO!!!”

[Leo] “SENSEIIII-!!!!!”

The fists collided, separating the “sky”, casting a shadow all over the battlefield. The “sky” split. The Will flew off in all directions, crackling the earth. The mere clash caused hundreds of Primordials in the army to pass out. Even Dalmatian and Onigumo, looking in shock in the distance, took a knee. The whole battlefield stopped for a second. Stopped in recognition of the two titans in a final clash. The fists hung against each other, both shaking as they held each other at bay. Had it been a tie?

Suddenly, Zephyr’s moutg turned to a gentle smile. His eyes, once red with Primordial might, wavered to his gentle hazel eyes. A smile of happiness. The primordial armor, his scales, the black that enveloped his body, cracked, lines of crack all over his body. Suddenly, the primordial body shattered into hundreds of pieces, leaving Zephyr’s real body below.

Zephyr’s eyes turned white, before a large amount of blood gushed from his mouth, the pores of his human body excreting black mixed with blood. The Pangean Commander fell back, his body hitting the ground with a loud thump. The added Conqueror’s Haki crushed Zephyr’s body after their initial attacks collided, imploding and crushing him from within. The Great Zephyr had fallen.

Zephyr‘s eyes were white. White until tears streamed down like a gentle rain. A gentle stream that accompanied a human voice.

[Zephyr] “I hear your answer loud, Leo-San.

[Zephyr] “I could not save my family. The black will live. B-b-but perhaps, my worth is showing you the way. Perhaps you won’t defeat the black, but perhaps one day you can do what I could not. Save your family.

Zephyr’s tears multiplied. In his mind, his son and wife, long deceased, were imprints on his mind. The de-transformation and attack had done more than one could see. Leo’s haki could see the man’s “voice” fading, slowly leaving his body. He had time, but the wounds were great. Leo had to act, one way or another. Kizaru and Tsuru had different orders for Leo as to what he should do with Zephyr. Decide.

The Great Instructor’s voice came gentle, yet troubled. He said he had accomplished something, but his voice screamed regret. Things he had not done. People he has not saved. He had failed. A soul tortured asked for one last thing from his student.

[Zephyr] “End my life, son. End your black.”

Kizaru said:
[Kizaru] “Led astray, allowed his work to be stained. No more! No one touch him but me. Today, Zephyr-sensei‘s memory will no longer continue to be tarnished. I’ll bury his exemplary memory here.”

Tsuru said:
[Tsuru] “Borsalino-boy. I can’t imagine how you must feel to see him like that. But please reconsider. We are blind here. Without intel, we would not even know where to start.”

[Tsuru] “I am the Commanding Officer now. We capture Zephyr-san.”

Kaka · May 29, 2022

Teacher and student. Wicked Justice and Newfound Justice. Old generation and new generation. The ideals connected to all of those things culminated in one grand clash between two men that have known one another for decades. Two men that had seen each other at their highest... and at their lowest. The collision of two Conqueror Hakis split the solid sky and the solid ground, sending fissures in all directions. It was a clash that reached far and wide, alerting all on both sides. When it was all said and done, both men were standing. However, one was about to fall. While the flames of the Phoenix kept Leo standing, the cracks of the Black appeared on Zephyr's torn body. He fell backward, his heavy, muscular body hitting the broken and ravaged ground with a loud thud. Both men were breathing heavily. Zephyr spoke, addressing his student for what could perhaps be one final time.

[Zephyr] “I hear your answer loud, Leo-San.

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[Zephyr] “End my life, son. End your black.”

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Now that it was all over, Leo was left with the hardest task. His teacher and mentor in life, asking him to put it all to an end. Leo clenched his fists and grit his teeth. He did not want it to come down to this. He walked over to Zephyr, kneeling down on his left knee next to him.

You're not my Black. You're one cool old man... who taught me how to live. Taught me what Justice was. I want you to know...

You saved the world. You can't see it right now. But everything you've done in your life. The fruits will be born in the future. You've lived to the fullest. And now you'll go down in legend.

Leo said, putting both of his fists against his teacher's abdomen.

[Zephyr] “Time to go see my family. Thank you, Leo.”

Rest in peace... sensei.

Leo said. Suddenly, a thud. Dust from around Zephyr's body was blown away. A compressed, controlled Rokuougan was unleashed from Leo's fists. There was no large attack. Only a peaceful, near silent farewell. A tear flowed from Leo's face.

Ichimonji · Jun 10, 2022

The Great Pangean War #39
@kakashi19283

Pangean Plains - North

[Leo] “You saved the world. You can't see it right now. But everything you've done in your life. The fruits will be born in the future. You've lived to the fullest. And now you'll go down in legend.”

Those words cut deeper than any blade. Those words hit harder than any punch. Tears flowed from Zephyr’s eyes in strobes, his infamous shades falling to the side. The camera zoomed into the legend’s eyeballs, showing his family. It all came rushing in. For a long time, Zephyr was fighting the black. What no one knew, what he could never before accept, was his black. Zephyr had not been there to save them - and they died. He never forgave himself.

Until now.

Zephyr saw Leo’s answer. The student had taught the sensei a lesson. Perhaps he would not be able to defeat the black. But his student may. His student may begin a storm to take the world. A man accepting of his errors. When Leo placed his hands on Zephyr, those deep wrinkles showed in a big smile. Before Leo erupted, Zephyr placed his hand on top of his, closing his eyes, accepting his role, his error, and… his black. He would meet them again, and not be ashamed.

[Zephyr] “I-I-I-‘m sorry I’m late. I-I-I had to become a better man to stand in front of you again.”

There was a light. Those words came with a light that blinded the camera. It was a flash of images that Leo would see. A light at the end of the tunnel, and a figure approaching it. A figure with purple hair. A boy, not even 14 years old, took a step. The next step, the boy had grown to age 19, a Marine amidst a war. The next, the young man had turned into a stalwart at age 28. One more step, and an admiral in his late 30’s bore that famous white coat. The next was an image Leo would immediately recognize - a man in his late 40’s as an instructor. That Marine coat was shed to a man in his 70’s holding a stone. Next, his body would be shed for a Primordial Zephyr. Last, but certainly not least, came the last iteration: a man at peace.

The legend, Zephyr the Black Arm.

[Zephyr] Save Lia. Come see me then, Leo-boy.

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Ripping through the curtain was a light. From the horizon, a blast of light appeared, erupting right next to Zephyr’a body and Leo. Trailing behind them was Tsuru, Onigumo, and Dalmatian. They would be cloaked by distance, how they were unable to be seen. The Primordial Army, with their leaders defeated, had begun to flee. The ground shook as the remnants of the army fled the Pangean Plains.

The Pangean War was over.

From the blast of light, admiral Kizaru appeared. Zephyr’s body on the ground, Leo had blood all over his hands. The admiral dramatically and slowly bent his knees. Checking the pulse, The Admiral found none. There was a second of tension, before the statures man moved his hands next to Zephyr’s face. Kizaru picked up Zephyr’s infamous shades. A gentle movement of rocks made a slow cascade of music of sadness. The admiral stood up, and turned to Leo.

Kaka · Jun 10, 2022

As the Rokuougan struck Zephyr's core, a tear was shed between the former instructor and the former student. For the next few moments, Leo seemed spaced out. Whether his life with the instructor was flashing before his eyes, or he was simply trying to process what had just happened, Leo did not seem present. The sudden blast of light snapped him out of it, causing him to raise his right arm over his face to shield his eyes from the impending dust cloud. When it cleared, Admiral Kizaru was seen in front of Leo - both standing next to the corpse of their former instructor Zephyr. Admiral Kizaru crouched down next to Zephyr. Leo was about to say something, but Kizaru's demeanor interrupted it.

Zephyr-san is n-...

Admiral Kizaru stood up, holding the instructor's signature shades. There was an aura about Admiral Kizaru. Certainly, there was a lot that Admiral Kizaru had to be filled in on, and room for misunderstanding was large. But, at this moment in time, Leo did not yet suspect anything. He simply figured Admiral Kizaru was saddened.

He found his Justice in the end...

It was his family all along.

Leo said. That was the conclusion that he personally had drawn.