Island Wano Kuni

[Sea]

Onigashima #43
@kakashi19283 ​

Akira’s attack would have brought King down to his knee, and his follow up attack would immediately trigger a powerful tornado around him. This caused King to be cut whilst in the air, but the man would retaliate quick – unleashing fire to merge and disperse the tornado from within. This would cause flames in the tornado to hit Akira as well – but due to the opposing factor of the attacks, the flames do not damage Akira far too much beyond a simple burn, especially compared to the previous burn he received. This also forced Akira to back off from the attack, but King saw the similar opportunity and flapped his wings to propel himself towards Akira – his body spun around with the help of his wings as he would engulf himself in fire – a fiery drill similar to a tornado would strike forth towards Akira. But King is not the only person with such an attack, as Akira’s blade would start generate a miniature tornado around his weapon – wisps of black energy dances the tornado as the blade continues to glow red. Akira has been using Haki continuously for a while now, its usage would start to tire the boy out, but he could see victory – the only way for the boy to win is to strain his body beyond what he has experience in his life. Despite being forced into the life of piracy by La Spada, the boy has never completely exhaust himself physically to extremity. Yet this time the boy would force his body to combat the pain, the exhaustion, and his slow desperation to defeat King.

Burns continues to blister around his chest wounds, hurting his body further but the boy has slowly acclimated to the pain, the pain doesn’t strike Akira has hard as he would have felt just before. Behind him is also a man, yet his vision doesn’t truly see Sasaki – his bloodlust however, could be felt even from miles away. The man is ready to strike. Akira’s breathing intensified – his attack would clash against King, tip of their blade would clash but the true power of their attacks weren’t just the thrust – it is the incredible wind that carried all the force. And then the clash of force would end – a shockwave generates from the resulting clash which would blow Akira back and likely King the same.

Spoiler

Name: Autumn’s Breath
Rank: S
Description: Going into an attack stance by arcing his katana towards his back, and position his body in a slightly lower stance, the user sprang forward with a single twisting, thrusting motion, whilst doing so, a powerful wind effect similar to a miniature tornado is generated around the blade – resulting in an extremely powerful drill-like effect at the katana’s tip while at the same time slicing anything that touches the wind, much like an air blade. [Pic 1] (91 Shuurin, 91 Strength)

Akira's DPR vs King: 101-119: 6. City Level + S: +4 + CoA: +3 = 13. Small Continent Level
Result: Equal force. Negated.

But this time – Akira is quick on his feet. The boy would do the same as he did just now – using his weapons to stab against the ground in order to lessen the distance he is knocked back whilst restabilising his ground. The boy did not care what would happen with Sasaki but he would use the chance to take down King – and if luck has it so will Sasaki. Using his movement techniques, Akira jump forward and above King his katana would swing from a distance but it would create a black circular air blade around him as the boy spun himself around. This would aim to strike both King and Sasaki, perhaps forcing the marine to do deal with the air blade rather than striking King and Akira.

Spoiler

Name: Full Moon
Rank: B
Description: An Iai technique where the user unsheathes and spun around on his own position, firing an air blade that takes the shape of a long circular air blade that can hit anyone from all angles. (61 Shuurin, 61 Movement 61 Strength)

Akira's DPR vs King: 101-119: 6. City Level + A: +3 (Sword bonus) + CoA: +3 = 12. Large Country Level

Burn turn 3

 

[Kaka]

Onigashima #43
@kakashi19283 ​

Akira’s attack would have brought King down to his knee, and his follow up attack would immediately trigger a powerful tornado around him. This caused King to be cut whilst in the air, but the man would retaliate quick – unleashing fire to merge and disperse the tornado from within. This would cause flames in the tornado to hit Akira as well – but due to the opposing factor of the attacks, the flames do not damage Akira far too much beyond a simple burn, especially compared to the previous burn he received. This also forced Akira to back off from the attack, but King saw the similar opportunity and flapped his wings to propel himself towards Akira – his body spun around with the help of his wings as he would engulf himself in fire – a fiery drill similar to a tornado would strike forth towards Akira. But King is not the only person with such an attack, as Akira’s blade would start generate a miniature tornado around his weapon – wisps of black energy dances the tornado as the blade continues to glow red. Akira has been using Haki continuously for a while now, its usage would start to tire the boy out, but he could see victory – the only way for the boy to win is to strain his body beyond what he has experience in his life. Despite being forced into the life of piracy by La Spada, the boy has never completely exhaust himself physically to extremity. Yet this time the boy would force his body to combat the pain, the exhaustion, and his slow desperation to defeat King.

Burns continues to blister around his chest wounds, hurting his body further but the boy has slowly acclimated to the pain, the pain doesn’t strike Akira has hard as he would have felt just before. Behind him is also a man, yet his vision doesn’t truly see Sasaki – his bloodlust however, could be felt even from miles away. The man is ready to strike. Akira’s breathing intensified – his attack would clash against King, tip of their blade would clash but the true power of their attacks weren’t just the thrust – it is the incredible wind that carried all the force. And then the clash of force would end – a shockwave generates from the resulting clash which would blow Akira back and likely King the same.

​

Spoiler

Name: Autumn’s Breath
Rank: S
Description: Going into an attack stance by arcing his katana towards his back, and position his body in a slightly lower stance, the user sprang forward with a single twisting, thrusting motion, whilst doing so, a powerful wind effect similar to a miniature tornado is generated around the blade – resulting in an extremely powerful drill-like effect at the katana’s tip while at the same time slicing anything that touches the wind, much like an air blade. [Pic 1] (91 Shuurin, 91 Strength)

Akira's DPR vs King: 101-119: 6. City Level + S: +4 + CoA: +3 = 13. Small Continent Level
Result: Equal force. Negated.

But this time – Akira is quick on his feet. The boy would do the same as he did just now – using his weapons to stab against the ground in order to lessen the distance he is knocked back whilst restabilising his ground. The boy did not care what would happen with Sasaki but he would use the chance to take down King – and if luck has it so will Sasaki. Using his movement techniques, Akira jump forward and above King his katana would swing from a distance but it would create a black circular air blade around him as the boy spun himself around. This would aim to strike both King and Sasaki, perhaps forcing the marine to do deal with the air blade rather than striking King and Akira.

Spoiler

Name: Full Moon
Rank: B
Description: An Iai technique where the user unsheathes and spun around on his own position, firing an air blade that takes the shape of a long circular air blade that can hit anyone from all angles. (61 Shuurin, 61 Movement 61 Strength)

Akira's DPR vs King: 101-119: 6. City Level + A: +3 (Sword bonus) + CoA: +3 = 12. Large Country Level

Burn turn 3

The powerful fire tornado and wind tornado clashed, sending shockwaves in all directions. The area shook, the ground gave in in various locations, fissures formed, and it was becoming clear that the trio of swordsmen were now starting to go all out. The collision of Akira's and King's attacks sent them both reeling backward. Once again, Akira showed his acrobatics, stabbing his sword into the ground to stop his backward motion, and then pushed off, rushing toward King and jumping high up above him. As King looked up to keep track, he saw Akira getting ready to swing. But, Sasaki would take that opportunity to overwhelm King's attention and focus.

With his knees bent, stance wide, and the demonic image of the Ashura around him, Sasaki pushed off of the ground and rushed toward King. He was upon him in almost an instant. King turned around, grimacing - he knew he was in trouble, pincered between two powerful attacks. As Sasaki closed the distance, he unleashed nine powerful slashes, raging with his strongest black Busou-shoku no Haki. An attack that could decisively cut down a whole mountain. King spun, swinging his sword and unleashing another powerful fire tornado, aiming to use it to defend himself - like a defensive barrier. Sasaki blitzed past the tornado, cutting through it, and through King.

Ashura!

Ending up a distance behind King, Sasaki turned around.

Spoiler

Sasaki's DPR: 101-119: 6. City Block Level + S+:+5 + COA: +2 = 13. Small Continent Level

King's DPR: 101-119: 6. City Block Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 12. Large Country Level

Tsch... too shallow.

Sasaki said, realizing that King's tornado had defended the man enough to the point where Sasaki's blows could not be fatal. At that point, Akira swung, unleashing a powerful flying slash from above the fiery tornado, cutting it down vertically. King, with no time to spare, moved his wings above him, imbuing them with black Busou-shoku no Haki. The wings served as a protective barrier. When the flying slash collided with King, blood splattered, and a deep cut was seen on one of his wings. That wing was not unusable, due to the severe damage. Breathing heavily, it was clear that King was starting to get overwhelmed. Sasaki readied himself for another attack. He would finish King off.

That is, until a surprise attack came. Just as Sasaki was about to move, a web suddenly blitzed toward him, attaching to his left arm and right leg and stopping him in his tracks.

What is this?

Sasaki said, his eyes following down the length of the web toward its origin. From behind the ship that Akira had used to arrive to Onigashima, a half spider half woman was seen, standing knee deep in the water. Huffing from exhaustion, the woman's body was wet. Held in her left arm was Shogun Orochi. From her right hand, she had fired the webs. It was Black Maria. Both she and Shogun Orochi were alive - her webs likely having saved them from falling into the ocean.

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83 posts for me so far, to keep track.

 

[Sea]

Onigashima #44
@kakashi19283 ​

The trio attack once more, with Sasaki taking the opportunity to strike King, only for the attack to be defended successfully as King conjures another tornado – though with Sasaki’s attack it would carve open the tornado allowing Akira’s attack to hit King by his wing, severely damaging it on one of his wings. But before the fight could ultimately be continued, a web would strike by Sasaki’s hand – a web that Akira knows all too familiar. Akira drops back down to the ground – he would notice it’s not just Black Maria that lived, even Orochi survived Akira’s attack as well, he thought the two of them would have died the moment they fell into the sea but he is dead wrong. Yet it is enough for Akira to feel even more of an annoyance, two targets have survived Akira’s attack. This instead increases Akira’s bloodlust, his anger not just at the two survivors but also at himself – for failing to kill off the two. But this would also mean that Sasaki is most likely having to fight Black Maria instead, considering her interference. His bloodlust started to increase further, anger filled his eyes as such bloodlust is fervently oozing out.

Burns continue to blister throughout Akira’s chest but the pain has lessen a lot despite the major burns. But Orochi is not the main target – King is. He would need to kill King first before he gets to eliminate both Black Maria and Orochi once and for all. Akira, as if in a fit of anger – seems to lost control of his emotions for a moment, a very common sight for teenagers like him. Dashing towards the now injured King, Akira shifts his katana into a sheathing position, returning his weapon back into its scabbard as Akira closes the distance against the Yonko’s right hand man. Once he would quickly get into range – the boy unsheathes his sword, his weapon continuing to glow in red as Akira performs a cross slash towards King, aiming for his chest and arms. Perhaps an overconfidence in Akira’s part? The boy emotions has completely flared up, mistakes were piling up one by one and the boy’s desperation sinks in further – having the desire to finish the battle quicker.

Spoiler

Name: Autumn Rain
Rank: C
Description: A technique where the user charges and then slashes the sword at the opponent. The blade of the sword cuts around the user, forming a cross slash. Can be done with scabbard as an Iai technique as well. [Pic 1] (21 Shuurin, 41 Movement, 21 Strength)

Akira's DPR: Akira's DPR vs King: 101-119: 6. City Level + A: +3 (Sword bonus) + CoA: +3 = 12. Large Country Level

OOC: Total post 81

 

[Kaka]

Onigashima #44
@kakashi19283 ​

The trio attack once more, with Sasaki taking the opportunity to strike King, only for the attack to be defended successfully as King conjures another tornado – though with Sasaki’s attack it would carve open the tornado allowing Akira’s attack to hit King by his wing, severely damaging it on one of his wings. But before the fight could ultimately be continued, a web would strike by Sasaki’s hand – a web that Akira knows all too familiar. Akira drops back down to the ground – he would notice it’s not just Black Maria that lived, even Orochi survived Akira’s attack as well, he thought the two of them would have died the moment they fell into the sea but he is dead wrong. Yet it is enough for Akira to feel even more of an annoyance, two targets have survived Akira’s attack. This instead increases Akira’s bloodlust, his anger not just at the two survivors but also at himself – for failing to kill off the two. But this would also mean that Sasaki is most likely having to fight Black Maria instead, considering her interference. His bloodlust started to increase further, anger filled his eyes as such bloodlust is fervently oozing out.

Burns continue to blister throughout Akira’s chest but the pain has lessen a lot despite the major burns. But Orochi is not the main target – King is. He would need to kill King first before he gets to eliminate both Black Maria and Orochi once and for all. Akira, as if in a fit of anger – seems to lost control of his emotions for a moment, a very common sight for teenagers like him. Dashing towards the now injured King, Akira shifts his katana into a sheathing position, returning his weapon back into its scabbard as Akira closes the distance against the Yonko’s right hand man. Once he would quickly get into range – the boy unsheathes his sword, his weapon continuing to glow in red as Akira performs a cross slash towards King, aiming for his chest and arms. Perhaps an overconfidence in Akira’s part? The boy emotions has completely flared up, mistakes were piling up one by one and the boy’s desperation sinks in further – having the desire to finish the battle quicker.

Spoiler

Name: Autumn Rain
Rank: C
Description: A technique where the user charges and then slashes the sword at the opponent. The blade of the sword cuts around the user, forming a cross slash. Can be done with scabbard as an Iai technique as well. [Pic 1] (21 Shuurin, 41 Movement, 21 Strength)

Akira's DPR: Akira's DPR vs King: 101-119: 6. City Level + A: +3 (Sword bonus) + CoA: +3 = 12. Large Country Level

OOC: Black Maria's part when I wake up.

With the re-entrance of Black Maria, and by extension Shogun Orochi, things started to unravel for the young assassin. He prided himself on getting the job done, and yet he had failed to kill both Black Maria and Shogun Orochi. However, Akira managed to retain enough reason to continue attacking King, instead of switching up targets or going berserk. Resheathing his katana, Akira entered an Iaido stance and rushed toward King, aiming to get the job done, and this time around, correctly. Once in front of King, Akira unsheathed his katana and struck with it in one fluent, Iai motion.

King rose his sword up into the air, fire swirling around it, and swung it downward. The two blades clashed, once again sending shockwaves and winds in every direction.

Spoiler

DPR: 101-119: 6. City Block Level + S:+4 + COA: +2 = 12. Large Country Level

The clash was sustained, and as the two men pushed against one another, Akira would be able to notice that King was visibly exhausted. He was breathing heavily, and his eyes were hazy. The injuries that he had sustained were piling up.

King would jump away, landing at a safe distance from Akira. At that moment, something strange would occur. Suddenly, the fire on King's back went out. What that meant would be unknown to everyone involved, but the effects of this change would quickly become apparent. When King bent his knees and pushed off of the ground, the change in King would reveal itself. With his fire no longer burning, King's speed increased dramatically. Blitzing past Akira, King slashed with his flaming sword, aiming to inflict another slash wound on Akira's abdomen - with the sudden increase in speed serving as a surprise factor that increased the likelihood of King's attack landing.

Spoiler

DPR: 101-119: 6. City Block Level + D:+0 + COA: +2 = 8. City Level

In the meantime, Sasaki and Black Maria were in a tug of war, each pulling in their own direction. Sasaki was looking at Akira's fight against King, noticing the massive change in King's speed. But, for now, Sasaki had to deal with Black Maria. Swinging the katana in his right hand twice with great speed, Sasaki cut down the two webs that were attached to his left arm and right leg, and then took off toward Black Maria. Appearing in front of her, Sasaki swung his left katana diagonally upward from bottom right to top left, aiming to slash the woman. However, Black Maria had attached a web to the mast of the ship. Pulling onto it, Black Maria swung around the vessel, avoiding Sasaki's attack and landing on the deck. Sasaki turned, swinging the katana in his right hand and unleashing a flying slash. The flying slash cut the large ship in half, forcing Black Maria to jump off and land on the shore.

A half woman half spider. You're scary. Then again, most beautiful women are.

Sasaki said, smiling. Black Maria smiled.

You wouldn't mind leaving me alone would you?

Black Maria said, awaiting an answer from the older man.

 

[Ichimonji]

Flower Capital #36
@kakashi19283 @Sea @QuickZilver708 @Gambit ​

Onigashima Rooftop
The Generational War came to its culmination. Those who would move the Ocean forward were on the giant’s skull. A grandeur curtain call. La Spada transformed, bringing a soul dark and forgotten. It shook the Yonko Kaido enough to bear the brunt of the New Generation’s will. The once fabled dragon was more wounded than he had been in decades.

Yet, the Yonko held. The King of Beasts for a reason. Kaido rose, moving his rage in an island-ending attack. A terrible cataclysm.

[Voice] “Won’t be long now, till I claim your body!”​

Those were the last words of the aura, as La Spada screamed and imposed her will to recede the soul. Back into the bandages hooked arm, the aura was back in its cage. La Spada stood up, cursing beneath her breath. She froze for a moment, sensing a will flaring like she never felt before; a Yonko’s wrath. It didn’t take Future Sight to guess what was coming next. The Grim gritted her teeth: how was he still standing?!

[La Spada] “Come to me, my dear Dragon of the Mortal Flame! Come to take your fill once more!”​

La Spada collected the Primordial’s souls in her hand one last time. Her boney hand shook, bone flakes breaking off; this was a gamble just to pull it off. Anyone could feel this one was weaker than before; the strongest Primordials already consumed. La Spada released the dragon, clashing with the cataclysm. There was a clash to be told for years, but ultimately Kaido’s attack triumphed, continuing on and engulfing The Grim.

[La Spada] “AAAAHHHHHHHH!”​

The voice was drowned out. La Spada’s body was blown back. Curiously, La Spada’s body landed on top of the broken horn, now a horned platform overlooking the skull.

Suddenly, the camera zoomed on La Spada. A pile of bones. The Grim was now torn in 5 pieces, her head, arms, and legs bisected, all around the hooked platform. A defeated pile of bones.

Spoiler: DPS Calculation

Spada DPS: 120: 7. Town Level +4 (S Rank) + 3 Armaments = 14. Large Continent Level
Kaido DPS: 16. Planet Level

= Winner Kaido 2 DPS​

Note: This time it’s S rank, taking a dip from its S+ rank.

​

The aura was unmistakable. Big Mom. Two Yonko’s appeared over the skies of Onigashima. The old generation declared a grandiose alliance, pushed to the brink by the new generation. Two Yonko. Anyone who could declared it did not filter fear through them, lied. La Spada was unmoving, somewhat because she felt it too. The alliance of the two most influential and powerful pirates in decades. Fear. How could they win?

Suddenly, the camera whirled into La Spada’s eye socket.

[Voices] “It is not the dead who should not be among the living, but the living who should not be among the dead.”​

​

[Voices] “Show them… show the living… show how much our souls have suffered. Show them the Underworld’s hate!!!”​

Voices overlapped by strobes. Many figures, many faces. From sundered original Spada Pirates, to old allies, to old nemesis, to dark souls, to Olympian gods, to Primordials, to Titans, to slaves, to pirates, to criminals… the collective voice of the Underworld pulsated through La Spada’s soul, vibrating with intent o drink the world dry. The souls wanting took a grip of the conduit of the Underworld’s hate.

Suddenly, a sweeping crimson red light enveloped La Spada’s bones, no longer green. Haki erupted in strobes, turning the very horned platform black.The Grim’s bones slowly and dramatically floated mid-air. The bones, driven by the light, fuzed together, putting La Spada’s body back together again, now with full body haki crimson red. Death, revived.

A dark voice screamed over all with a thick hate. The voice was many, overlapping with different tones. Legion, for we are many. Legion to only one person.

[La Spada/Voices] “CHARLOTTE LINLIN!!!!!”​

[La Spada/Voices] “Your soul! Your soul is the one the Underworld wants! La Spada shall reap your soul and take your mantle!”​

A declaration. A challenge. For the one who played between life and death. Her soul fruit was an affront to the Underworld, wasted on her. To the woman who used souls as a plaything, the Underworld bore much rage. Rage declared by La Spada, who stared down the Yonko no longer with fear, but intent to erase. Though La Spada’s body was battered, her stamina drained, her soul wavering, on her last leg, hate would purge on.

La Spada pulled out her den den mushi: she called all her ships, the Fleet of Tartarus, to advance on Onigashima. Even in front of two Yonkos, she did not give an inch. The Spada Pirates backed down to no one.

That infamous sarcastic arrogance echoed.

[La Spada] “Our dear Kaido is already flirting with death. Trust mah’… I. Am. Death. Care to join him, Big Mom?“​

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[La Spada] “YAH’ ERA IS OVER!!”​

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[Sea]

Onigashima #45
@kakashi19283 ​

Akira’s bloodlust and aggression would cause him to strike King without thinking – both of them would swing their weapons to meet. The clash between the two would cause yet another blow back as equal force would collide, causing Akira to be pushed back once more. But Akira noticed the man’s physical exhaustion and injuries, Akira knew he is close to beating King, though whether the boy has help is irrelevant for the Assassin. However, King’s sudden change as he would lose his fire would surprise Akira for a short moment but before his thoughts would process – King performed the same thing once more, another blitz which would struck Akira with incredible speed, cutting right by his abdomen. The boy couldn’t react.

“Argh!”

This time the boy couldn’t hold back the pain – the agonizing pain as yet another strike took Akira by surprise, a diagonal cut would manifest from the chest to his abdomen. Dropping down onto his knees, the damage Akira has sustain was too much for the boy, the only reason his body wasn’t on the ground is that the boy has a sword stabbed onto the ground, supporting the body from falling over. The boy’s physical exhaustion has completely caught up to him, and the burn isn’t going anywhere soon, his eyes became more than a blur, the boy is about to completely lose consciousness.

“Hah…hah……. hah…”

What am I doing here?

Akira’s deep breathing would only follow with deep contemplation. Akira wondered why is he here. He should be at his home town, enjoying life and perhaps more, a life of normality. Yet here is he, fighting the right hand of the infamous Kaido within the inch of his life. La Spada has destroyed his home, his only normal life that he could have and thrusted him upon the life of death and destruction, chaos and strife. Right La Spada. That bitch. His life is not over until he made sure his goal is achieved. To bring about the legend of La Spada? It may be his purpose within Spada Pirates, but it wasn’t his real goal. No, Akira refused to die – not until he has revenge.

His eyes regain a little clarity, Akira’s bloodlust and anger suddenly subsided – one may even have thought his fight is over but it is not. The boy stood up to the ferocity of King, his body, his arms are feeling much heavier. But the boy did not give up. Deep breathing would continue on, until Akira slowed his breathing and started breathing out loudly, his eyes closed for a short moment before reopening them. The boy has regained control of his emotions that he has lost from the momentarily weakness. It is just King and Akira now, and Akira knew both of them didn’t have much energy to continue fighting further. The boy gambled upon this move to ensure King’s defeat.

“It’s just you and me now. Do that again, I dare you.”

Instead of attacking King, the boy dared the man to do it again – his body adopted a fighting stance – he has shifted his body back, both hands on his weapon as he pulled the weapon behind him. The boy’s tone, his expression was completely calm. A sudden shift in his psyche. His eyes only focused upon King in a rather bone-chilling stare. Akira’s weapon would start to coat in black, as his blade glowed red. However, suddenly as if unintentional lightning would suddenly appear by the blade, the boy however doesn’t seem to realized it. He have subconsciously infused a different type of Haki.

​

 

[Kaka]

Onigashima #45
@kakashi19283 ​

Akira’s bloodlust and aggression would cause him to strike King without thinking – both of them would swing their weapons to meet. The clash between the two would cause yet another blow back as equal force would collide, causing Akira to be pushed back once more. But Akira noticed the man’s physical exhaustion and injuries, Akira knew he is close to beating King, though whether the boy has help is irrelevant for the Assassin. However, King’s sudden change as he would lose his fire would surprise Akira for a short moment but before his thoughts would process – King performed the same thing once more, another blitz which would struck Akira with incredible speed, cutting right by his abdomen. The boy couldn’t react.

“Argh!”

This time the boy couldn’t hold back the pain – the agonizing pain as yet another strike took Akira by surprise, a diagonal cut would manifest from the chest to his abdomen. Dropping down onto his knees, the damage Akira has sustain was too much for the boy, the only reason his body wasn’t on the ground is that the boy has a sword stabbed onto the ground, supporting the body from falling over. The boy’s physical exhaustion has completely caught up to him, and the burn isn’t going anywhere soon, his eyes became more than a blur, the boy is about to completely lose consciousness.

“Hah…hah……. hah…”

What am I doing here?

Akira’s deep breathing would only follow with deep contemplation. Akira wondered why is he here. He should be at his home town, enjoying life and perhaps more, a life of normality. Yet here is he, fighting the right hand of the infamous Kaido within the inch of his life. La Spada has destroyed his home, his only normal life that he could have and thrusted him upon the life of death and destruction, chaos and strife. Right La Spada. That bitch. His life is not over until he made sure his goal is achieved. To bring about the legend of La Spada? It may be his purpose within Spada Pirates, but it wasn’t his real goal. No, Akira refused to die – not until he has revenge.

His eyes regain a little clarity, Akira’s bloodlust and anger suddenly subsided – one may even have thought his fight is over but it is not. The boy stood up to the ferocity of King, his body, his arms are feeling much heavier. But the boy did not give up. Deep breathing would continue on, until Akira slowed his breathing and started breathing out loudly, his eyes closed for a short moment before reopening them. The boy has regained control of his emotions that he has lost from the momentarily weakness. It is just King and Akira now, and Akira knew both of them didn’t have much energy to continue fighting further. The boy gambled upon this move to ensure King’s defeat.

“It’s just you and me now. Do that again, I dare you.”

Instead of attacking King, the boy dared the man to do it again – his body adopted a fighting stance – he has shifted his body back, both hands on his weapon as he pulled the weapon behind him. The boy’s tone, his expression was completely calm. A sudden shift in his psyche. His eyes only focused upon King in a rather bone-chilling stare. Akira’s weapon would start to coat in black, as his blade glowed red. However, suddenly as if unintentional lightning would suddenly appear by the blade, the boy however doesn’t seem to realized it. He have subconsciously infused a different type of Haki.

​

Blood erupted from Akira's wound. The young assassin was being pushed to his very limits, though that was to be expected, given that he was fighting a powerful pirate of near the highest calibre. King, having blitzed past Akira, turned around, confronting the young man once more. As Akira pushed himself back to his feet, though he had never quite fallen, King noticed a change in the young assassin. He had the eyes of a killer. But they were calmer. More focused. As if he had delved deeper, and summoned all of his inner strength. The young assassin taunted King to come at him again. King knew it was a taunt. But, there was no choice anyway. King himself was exhausted and injured. He had to attack now. King, who had kept quiet for most of the fight, now finally spoke.

You have been a worthy opponent, young man. I would have loved to duel you one on one, but that old man had to butt in.

King said. Sasaki was too far to hear, but he sneezed.

Achoo-! Someone must be talking about me. Hope it's a pretty lady.

Sasaki said.

But now it's just you and me. Let's see if you can surpass me.

King said. Suddenly, his aura flared up. An aura of a fire dragon with a wide opened maw appeared around him, cladding him. He held his sword in front of himself with both of his hands. Wisps of black Busou-shoku no Haki clad the blade. King pushed off, squeezing out every remnant of his power. Rushing toward Akira, King and the dragon that surrounded him aimed to pierce through Akira with enough power to hollow out a mountain. King's final attack.

Piercing Dragon King!

Spoiler

King's DPR: 101-119: 6. City Block Level + S+:+5 + COA: +2 = 13. Small Continent Level

Sasaki, now engaged in a talk with Black Maria, smiled. Black Maria had asked him if he wouldn't mind letting her go. With her beautiful smile, it looked like Black Maria had an effect on Sasaki.

Let you go huh... sure. But you'll have to leave that little guy behind.

Sasaki said, pointing toward Shogun Orochi.

 

[Sea]

Onigashima #46
@kakashi19283 ​

Impressing the man, the pirate whom is well-known by many to be one of the most powerful pirates around – would finally speak. Praising Akira as a worthy opponent, and wished to duelled one on one rather than a three-way combat, he would call into the ‘bait’ of Akira, it wasn’t about the bait nor about falling into anyone’s traps. It is a clash to see who would come out on top. And King would accept it. As Akira prepared his attack, so did King as a fire dragon would engulf and clad onto King – a powerful move of great intensity. Getting hit by it would definitely mean certain death. In a single push – King had no hesitation, he would push forward with incredible speed. Yet Akira calmly stood – there is no fear, no hesitation, a boy with absolute resolve to beat King.

“My sentiments exactly.”

Akira only responded under his own muttering breath. With King accepting the challenge – Akira has prepared by utilizing Haki to increase his speed of reaction – so he could actually react to the speed which King possessed. The boy watched closely as the man got so close the heat would start to blister Akira’s burned body, but the boy tunnelled vision – only the death of King is his objective. Suddenly, killing instincts ooze out of Akira, a sharp instinct that could even be felt by King himself. Akira moved in motion as King has reached close enough for the boy to act.

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Three swings, three strikes – all at the same time would manifest as the boy swung his weapon with incredible speed. The attack would strike into the blazing dragon’s face, and clash with King once more. However, Akira’s attack thanks in part to the infused Conqueror’s Haki would ultimately overwhelm King, slicing the dragon in three parts as Akira’s would aimed for what an Assassin would do, the neck. In one swift motion the attack aims to cut into King’s body, but one of which would definitely aim to slice into his neck – a fatal injury that should be impossible to survive even for someone like King, deep enough into the jugular and the boy’s victory is certain. The boy would only take one step forward, as King would likely be cut past the boy, would Akira's gambit work? All that ends with his own attack would be a single thrusting-like pose that would signal the end of the strikes.

Spoiler

Name: Tranquility
Rank: S
Description: A technique that normally requires a stable foothold in order to be performed. By shifting his weapon towards his back, slightly twisting his body as he did, one can quickly swing 3 times in different angles simultaneously through a seemly single motion, allowing the user to attack his target in various angles that can be incredibly difficult to avoid. A lethal technique likely inspired from another swordsmanship. However due to the way the technique works, without a proper foothold its power and speed cannot be fully utilized. tl;dr: Tsubame Gaeshi [Pic 1][Pic 2] (81 Shuurin, 81 Movement, 81 Strength)

Akira's DPR: 101-119: 6. City Block Level + S:+4 + CoA: +3 + CoC: + 1 = 14. Large Continent Level

 

[Guren]

Wano

"Huff....stay...down...huff...huff"

The brave marine would force himself to say. The man was exhausted, as he had pushed his body to extremes it had never felt before. The accumulated damage over this adventure combined with his kikoho was arguably more than he could take. Sweat would pour down from his face as bags settled beneath his eyes. His breathing was getting more and more eradicate, forcing him more and more to gasp for air. His whole body trembled as he looked at it with shock. He knew the kikoho was a dangerous move. Ranjit-sensei had warned him about it time and time again. But that it'd damage him to this extent was surprising to say the least.

His vision was also incredibly hazy as he looked onto the continuation of the battle. Everything was blurry, and it took all of his effort to even stay afloat in the air, a sluggish step here and there prevented him from crashing towards the ground. The tides were changing as the pirates and marines were getting closer and closer to victory. But Kaido's preparations were met. They were too late. A massive tornado unlike anything Kallavan had ever seen before erupted. It spawned total chaos. Gales, lightning strikes, it was total pandemonium. The man struggled against these forces of nature, as he did not wish to be swept up like a puppet, but Kaido's move wasn't done yet. In almost astonishingly move, Kaido would launch one final fire beam towards his own creation. The boiling pot would be left without any constraint and the only thing left was an island shattering explosion. Total annihilation would follow all those that stood nearby. And for the first time in his life, Kallavan looked at the incoming oblivion, a wide smirk upon his face. A genuine smile. The smile of someone that was content with his life so far.

"Sorry everyone. But I'm dead."

The unruly energy would sweep up the land as it consumed nearly anything in its path. Kallavan could only do as much as watch his incoming doom, the winds picked up more and more as it drew closer and closer. Eventually it'd be inches of engulfing the Vice-Admiral, who closed his eyes and finally gave in to his exhaustion.

It was at this moment that a red streak of light would zap itself in front of Kallavan, right arm burning with a righteous inferno. His peer, Vice-Admiral Leo, had come in between Kallavan and his impending doom in a clutch like moment. Staring down the beast of energy, the older gentlemen unleashed a ravaging punch of his own, directly towards the outgoing explosion. His own rokuougan clashed with Kaido's ever expanding explosion. The power from Leo was more than enough to push this portion of the blast away from both him and Kallavan. In the end, it'd save the young admiral from a demise that would've come far too soon. Kallavan's work had only just started in this world.

Exhausted but still standing, Leo would equally find himself huffing and puffing with an unconscious Kallavan on his left shoulder. The younger admiral, unable to stand on his two feet any longer, his eyes were closed with a fulfilled smile from ear to ear. Using his peer's body to lean against to prevent himself from falling down.

Unbeknownst to Kallavan a new armada drew in towards Onigashima as Big Mom herself had finally landed amongst the many wounded and exhausted fighters. With energy to spare for days, anyone who'd attempt to attack her would be on a suicide mission. Big Mom herself had arrived in order to establish an alliance. And only a marriage would set in stone such an alliance. It'd change the current status quo in the world, without a doubt. Luckily for Leo, Kallavan was unconscious at this moment. For the headstrong fool that he was, would've most likely pushed himself in front of Big Mom. Such an event had to be prevented, for it'd have meant Kallavan's certain doom. The era was shifting, but the world hadn't made its mind just yet into which direction this new wind would blow. Only time and another tale would eventually reveal if the next generation had what it takes.

The scenery around Kallavan would shift to a vast open ocean as we venture deep within the young man's subconscious and inner mind. There Kallavan would wake up to him sinking deeper and deeper into this ocean. He found himself surrounded by a pure pitch darkness, as this ocean was deep and vast. It was terrifyingly real, as only mother nature could create it. But Kallavan didn't find himself drowning, he was only sinking deeper and deeper into something unknown. Suddenly, a blue light would flicker within his chest as it materialized two souls in front of him. One was the old smoking mink who he had met earlier, and to his right was a very young man. The young man had a very casual attire only wearing an open zipped hoodie, a pair of shorts, sneakers and a baseball cap.

Spoiler: click to reveal

"Finally some peace and quiet." The young man would say as he stretched himself, giving the impression that he had been asleep for quite some time.

"Yo, Kallavan Stormblessed. A pleasure to finally meet you."

A second soul had appeared from within the crystal of bravery. Who was this young man who, besides Rohan, called this place, home?

 

[Kaka]

@Sea (Akira)

The destined fight between the right hand man of the Yonkou, and the right hand man of a future Yonkou, culminated in one final clash. King, clad in a maw of a fire dragon, rushed forward with his sword leading the way, aiming to pierce and burn through the young assassin with phenomenal speed and firepower. The young assassin, calm, collected and focused, waited for the right moment to strike. As King reached a point blank range, Akira struck. Three well placed slashes was what it took to claim him an advantage - and they happened almost instantaneously. The first slash parried King's own attack, while the second and third slash cut him down. It all happened in an instant, and King and Akira ended up back to back. Both were breathing heavily. King's fire faded, and blood erupted from his body.

I'm sorry, Kaidou-sama.

King said, falling forward. His body hit the ground with a loud thud, blood splattering across the ground around him. Akira was the victor.

Not too far away, both Sasaki and Black Maria witnessed the end of the fight. King, one of the most feared pirates on all of the seas, was down. Just moments ago, Black Maria had asked Sasaki seductively if he could let her go, and Sasaki had agreed - provided that Black Maria left the unconscious Shogun Orochi behind. Black Maria had not agreed yet, but with King's defeat, she had but one choice. Setting Shogun Orochi on the shore, Black Maria smiled at Sasaki.

Guess that's the end of it. He can fend for himself.

Black Maria said. Shogun Orochi, a man of little character, abandoned by his subordinate in the very end. An expected resolution, and likely a righteous one. Black Maria would leave, and Sasaki would walk up to Shogun Orochi, smacking him over the head with one of his sheathed katanas.

Oi, wake up.

Sasaki said. Would Akira have the energy to deal with Shogun Orochi? What would Akira's decision be?

@Gambit (Namor)

The receding tsunami lent itself to the truer Fishman of the two - Namor. Boasting phenomenal speed and attacking power, Namor finally overpowered Jack with consecutive attacks. Multiple spears of water slammed into Jack, piercing parts of his body and causing him to stumble backward. Namor appeared in a low stance under Jack, sweeping the gigantic man off of his feet and sending him falling sideways.

Jack, in a last ditch effort, swung his mighty trunk downward, aiming to crush Namor under the weight of the trunk. However, Namor was ready. Pushing off of the ground, he spun and gathered water around himself, rocketing upward like a rising twister of water. Jack's trunk was overpowered and parried, and his gigantic body hit the ground. With Namor now above him, Jack stared defeat in the eye.

S-sto-!

Before Jack could speak his words, Namor descended with a powerful punch of shockwave, electricity and Busou-shoku no Haki. The punch descended onto Jack with great might, the shockwave engulfing him. A massive explosion of water engulfed the area. By the time the water cleared away and the rest of the ocean receded, Namor was seen standing triumphant - Jack laying unconscious in a crater of defeat. The Prince was victorious, true to his heritage.

 

[Sea]

Onigashima #47
@kakashi19283 @Ichimonji ​

“Hah… hah…. hah….”

Akira would breathe deeply once more; blood dripping from his katana. The boy would swing his katana towards the side as blood would be thrown from its blade, an act of cleaning the weapon without the need to use towels and other cleaning tools. Akira would finally turn towards his back as he walks to King’s body. The proof of King’s defeat will surely please La Spada – prompting the boy only to swing his sword once more towards King’s neck, decapitating the head from his body. To outside perspective, it seems barbaric and even disrespectful, but Akira is merely performing his role, his job. With the head in tow, the boy would only tie the head to his waist, with the remains of the bandage used to do so. The Beast Pirates is all but destroyed, only Kaido is perhaps all that remains. But Akira does not know what else is going on, only that one more job remains of the boy – Orochi.

As Sasaki would approach Orochi, attempting to wake the Shogun up. Akira would sluggishly walk over, his body so heavy that even walking is a problem, only his willpower is carrying him through his movements. Had Sasaki wished so, any significant push to Akira would likely prevent the boy from getting up. The boy however, would speak to Sasaki, his breathing absolutely in shambles, speaking with heavy breathing would result in difficulties completing his sentence.

“T-This… hah… guy… is… mine.. too. His… hah… death… is important… to the… people… of Flower Capital…”

Akira barely was able to complete the sentence, but his words held conviction – while La Spada would like his head, Orochi’s death in Akira’s mind is beyond the matter of ensuring the next Shogun would be her. Orochi have cause trouble to the people of Flower Capital, his death will ensure the people would ultimately be free from his reign of terror. For once, Akira is doing it for himself, his own selfish reason. To that end, Akira would approach close enough – before he would raise his hand, alongside with his katana in reverse grip – the tip of the blade would be facing down onto the head of Orochi. Presumably whether the man is unconscious or simply pretending, one strike would ensure his death.

 

[Gambit]

Tsunami, floods, and splashes of waters around the port of Onigashima retreated to the vast ocean. And as it settled down, so was the mighty contest between two Fishmen. After Namor delivered the final blow, he landed triumphantly.

A farewell message was conveyed, "You could have been one fine general of the Atlantian Army. That is, had our visions intertwined with each other. It was a great duel. It's been a while since I was forced to use this technique."

As he looked down at Jack, he sensed two incoming mishaps. One terrifying ominous climate above and one incoming force of evil. All his victors are short to celebrate; trouble arrives.

"BIG MOM PIRATES!? "This can't be happening! Gambit!"

The trusted general of the Vampirates Empire skids backward the moment he saw them. Could it be that?!

No! This is bad news. If two Emperors of the Sea joined forces. The balance. The balance. No! It's not only the balance that shall be shattered. Even the rise of the New Generation of Piracy.

The prince of the sea remained occupied, bothered by what he has just seen. "Why am I shaking? Is this fear? But I can't be afraid. I need to hurry up th-"

His reflection suddenly was put to a stop when a huge explosion of dominance erupted from the rooftop. Blowing up the entirety of the entrance he was meaning to access, including the fallen Calamity. Altogether, even if he blocked using his weapon, two Fishmen merged with the ocean. But as Jack fell deeper, Namor headed towards where the other Lieutenants are, a place where King fought to his last breath.

Will he meet someone there? Or a group of warriors of equal stars? At least for now. But future, nobody knows what it truly holds.

 

[Kaka]

@Sea (Akira) @Gambit (Namor)

Akira, triumphant in his battle against King, walked over to Sasaki. He was limping, breathing heavily, losing blood, suffering burns, but the young assassin was alive nonetheless, on sheer willpower - and destiny that propelled him forward. By the time Akira reached Sasaki, Black Maria had already left, and Sasaki had already hit the unconscious Shogun Orochi over the head, waking him up. Still on the ground, now in a sitting position, Shogun Orochi awoke to a bloodied up Akira towering over him. Akira spoke to Sasaki, stating that Shogun Orochi had to die, for he had done much wrong to the people of the Flower Capital. Sasaki tucked his arms into his sleeves and folded his arms, turning away. As he started to walk away, Sasaki spoke.

Do what you feel is right, young man.

Sasaki said, walking away from the area. When Namor showed up, Sasaki simply walked away, nodding toward Namor, as if greeting him. Then, Sasaki disappeared.

(That was the last update for Akira and Namor, thank you for participating)

 

[Gambit]

The prince of all pirates summoned all his royal cards to compose one apocalyptic succession of attacks. He hoped for the conclusion. However, each of the attacks was dealt with differently. The streaming scream of hell landed on Kaido's face without a doubt, blood dripped and even from the insides. Following it up with a combination of lightning-based attacks, one stolen from Kaido's wrath and the other conjured through his magical Clima Hammer. The first one hit the emperor, pushing him back. The second one met his claw air blades, negating it. The space between the two Mythical Creatures was then covered by dust and smokes coming from the collision but Gambit is coming from a higher altitude, diving with his full strength. From the fall, he mustered everything in one devastating strike only to clash with Kaido's breath of fire. Gambit prevailed with that succession but much to his surprise, Kaido fell, albeit bloodied, he lives.

"Huff. Huff. Huff."

What?!

His cigarette butt fell off his mouth as he opened them in awe.

H-H-He's still alive?!

This can't be?! How could he take all those and remained standing?! I gave everything I got in that sequence!!!

Kaido!!! Are you telling us that you're true to your flavor? King of All Beast?!

Grrrr.

Still mid-air, the godly scientist remained disgusted, he stared at Kaido as he mocked their futile efforts.

How dare you mock me?!!

I AM LANDAYAN MORROW! THE GAMBIT! THE 14TH ROYAL BLACKSMITH! AND THE PRINCE OF ALL PIRATES!!!

Yes, Gambit was frustrated, angered. He felt trolled. Perhaps, one of the behaviors he has to work on, especially during battles. It will always take just a single insult and he's all worked up.

Now losing his concentration because of his failed effort, he stared out of nowhere as the rain fell. It was also the same moment that Kaido finalized his triumph card. A supercell tornado harnessing all the debris across all of Onigashima and lightning is being magnified with a series of fire missiles in the sky. Gambit would have known had he been focusing on the finale but he is suffering from reflection.

Father, Master, My Queen. Did I fail you?

Queen Lira, his adopted mother suddenly entered his memory, speaking as if she was there. "Landayan, my handsome prince. Do you know why you are strong?" Referencing Rengoku here xD

Gambit responded, "So I could help the weak and lead them to succeed."

"That's is right my son. But it doesn't stop there. You need to live and feel that you're weak. Because from that weakness, strength is born."

Gambit's thought: That's right, I have always been full of myself. I thought I was the strongest. I thought I was the most intelligent. I thought that I could do anything. I failed you mother! But I realized that now. This is my weakness. Yes! It has always been. What do you want me to do? Mother, speak! Please...

7 DEADLY SINS: YOU FOOL! PARDON US, MY LORD. IT IS BECAUSE YOU'RE WEAK THAT MADE YOU STRONG! IT IS YOUR EGO THAT KEEPS YOU PUSHING BEYOND YOUR LIMITS! ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR FALL AND GET BACK UP!

GAMBIT: THAT'S RIGHT! IT IS THE PRIDE OF MY HERITAGE.

"I AM EMPEROR LANDAYAN MORROW!!!"

"C'MON!!! KAIDO!!! IF YOU CAN TANK MINE!!! FUCKING SURE I CAN!!!"

"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!"

"ULTRA EGOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

And with that, the former prince of Hiraya finally acknowledged his weakness and now embraced what he thought was his newfound strength. His Ultra Ego. With that reflection came a burst of willpower around his body that ramified across Onigashima, shielding himself from the incoming titanic tornado. As Kaido's wrath finally exploded, so was his burst of willpower.

Gambit was engulfed entirely by the explosion, tanking it with all his might. This is the pride of the rising Emperor of the Sea. He does not belong in the same league if he could not.

Deafening buzz or ringing pest his ears as the explosions met. But when the obscurity has settled down. The pirate prince stood still, bloodied, but he lives.

"MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"HUH?!"

Gambit, as he rose to his full length after bodying the tornado, looked up as another Emperor of the Sea arrived.

W-W-What?! Big Mom?!!

What is she doing here?! Is she here to take Kaido's head, as well?

But after hearing what Big Mom offers Kaido, a wedding, he finally understood what comes upon them.

An alliance! This can't be happening! This is nothing but trouble. If the two of them fight us now, there's no guarantee that we will win. I should have not tanked that attack had I known this approach. You fool, Gambit! How can I be so reckless? Grrrr. But I won't escape. This is it!

"Oi Big Mom! I don't care what you came here for. But let me propose something to you before it all went down to hell. Let me marry your 35th daughter. But if you don't so wish, I guess ruining the wedding justifies it all."

Spoiler: DPR

Gambit's Dura: 8. Island Level + COA Hardening: 2 + COC: 1 = 11. Small Continent Level
Kaidos' Attack: 14. Planet Level
Effect: Super Effective

 

[Kaka]

@Ichimonji @QuickZilver708 @Sea @tlgRen @Gambit

Kaidou's vast attack, engulfing the sky above Onigashima, consumed his opposition. Much to their nature, none here were allies, so they each dealt with the gargantuan storm in their own way. La Spada was blown away, her boney body blown apart. But she lived. A strange energy surrounded her and pulled her body back together, showing near immortality of the Death. Gambit took the attack head on, utilizing all of his might to survive the attack. Bruised and damaged, he stood. Kallavan, having spent his all to inflict the most damage of Kaidou, was to be consumed by the apocalyptic attack, but Leo, with some energy to spare, got inbetween, destroying a part of Kaidou's attack. The Marines were safe. Kallavan unconscious, Leo out of breath, but still strong enough to carry the younger, large-bodied Marine.

Kaidou's daughter herself, Yamato, exploited the mayhem and aimed to finish the weakened Kaidou off, but an ally came to the Yonkou. Multiple powerful bolts of lightning erupted from a large thundercloud high up above, engulfing Yamato and taking her out in one go. She was alive, but unconscious, now in her father's clutches. Big Mom appeared as Kaidou's ally. With a large, salivating grin, Big Mom laughed. Kaidou had contacted her days ago, and she had come personally to deliver her answer.

She would take his proposition. An alliance, written in blood by their offsprings. Kaidou had a daughter. Big Mom had a son. The most terrifying alliance in the world would be consummated in a few months time.

Took you long enough to show up, Linlin.

Kaidou said, calling Big Mom by her name.

Mamamamama...! You're one to talk shit, looking all beaten up. Though, knowing you, you still had some left in your tank.

Big Mom said, turning toward the opposition. Overlooking the damaged island of Onigashima, Big Mom's attention was summoned by two individuals. First, by La Spada, who at that point, resurrected, was surrounded by a soul most powerful. Screaming toward Big Mom, La Spada issued a challenge. Two users of souls, they would fight to the death. Secondly, Gambit addressed Big Mom - he with a less malicious intent. Instead of issuing a challenge, he proposed an alliance, through marriage, just as Big Mom did things. A vein popped on Big Mom's temple. She was a woman that was very easy to enrage. Salivating and screaming at the top of her lungs, Big Mom's voice was big enough to send a shockwave toward La Spada and Gambit.

A bunch of brats issuing a challenge and proposing an alliance to me. I AM BIG MOM. We have ruled these seas for decades. If you truly think you have what it takes to lead this world, come to Whole Cake Island. There, you will learn your place.

Big Mom said, issuing a warning. She reached for Napoleon, a large sword Homie, and wielded it in her right hand. The sword was alive, grinning, knowing it was about to be swung. Yamato, who was in Kaidou's arms now, had her spiked kanabo strapped to her back. Kaidou took it into his hand. It was small for him, but it would do. Both Big Mom and Kaidou raised their weapons high up into the air. Black Busou-shoku no Haki and advanced Conqueror's Haki clad the weapons. Terrifying power. The two Yonkous were about to attack.

I guess this is the end, Onigashima.

Kaidou said, and the two Yonkous swung.

Hakai...!

Hakai...!

Spoiler

DPR 16, Planet Level.

Swordsmanship of the giants. The two Yonkous' swings unleashed a shockwave of utterly massive proportions. The shockwave descended onto Onigashima. It would not hit anyone in particular, but when it collided with Onigashima, a powerful eruption would engulf the island. None of it was dangerous for La Spada, Gambit, Leo, Kallvan, Uteki, Akira, Namor, Sasaki, Black Maria or anyone else on Onigashima, for they would merely be engulfed by the outskirts of the blast and the resulting dust cloud. But, the ground beneath their feet shook. Suddenly, the whole of Onigashima broke in half, a massive fissure splitting it in two down the middle. By the time the obscurity cleared, the two Yonkous were gone. The powerful attack ripped into the ocean as well, and when the waters came rushing back to the middle, they pushed the two halves of Onigashima away. The two halves would continue to move for the next couple of weeks. Eventually, they would end up five kilometers apart. Two islands, both shaped like one half of a demonic skull.

And so ended the tale of Wano Kuni - a tale closed by a monstrous display of power. The Yonkous remained the rulers of the sea. But, the next generation had survived. They had gotten stronger. More mature. And for the first time in decades, it was the Yonkous that would have to defend themselves.

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Thanks all for participating in my event. :3

Shoutout to Sea for helping host parts of it, and shoutout to all of you for contributing a lot to the story. Onto the next one we go.

 

[Sea]

Onigashima #48 (Gore Warning)
@Gambit @Ichimonji @QuickZilver708 ​

Akira’s words would reach Sasaki, or at least in a way that would speak through to a Marine – justice would need to be serve for Orochi, the monstrosities that Orochi has inflicted to the people of Flower Capital, it has perhaps touch the Marine’s heart enough for him to let Akira dealt with the punishment. As Sasaki would walk away, the boy would look deep into Orochi, fear would arise from the Shogun –as he started stuttering his words, Orochi couldn’t move, fear has completely gripped onto him, only that through begging that the Shogun could hope for a chance.

“P-P-PLEASSEEEE D-D-D-D-DON’T K-KILLLL ME!!!!!!!!”

Tears would flow down from Orochi as he could only beg for his life. And for a moment it would work, Akira whom in silence would start to remove the blade from Orochi’s face, prompting the Shogun to even have a reprieve, a chance in life. But in just mere seconds the blade would instead struck deep into Orochi’s chest, piercing through the body with relative ease. Blood would erupt from the chest as Orochi screamed in agonizing pain, his body flexed reactively with the piercing blade.

“ARGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!”

The screams of the Shogun are loud, even those around him would feel the agony, the ear piercing scream of Orochi, but Akira is not done. This is not Akira, the assassin that would cleanly and precisely made his assassinations. Something felt off, different. Instead of a single strike to the head, the boy opted for what La Spada would most probably celebrate in, merciless, brutality and cruelty. The blade would move, but rather than ending Orochi’s pain – Akira slowly drove the sword downwards on Orochi’s body, pain would continue, screams would increase in intensity as the boy tortured Orochi. The Shogun isn’t worthy of a quick and painless death. No, he would have to suffer. Suffer for what he has done. Orochi is essentially being split in half from chest down and blood continues to gush out, even completely covering Akira’s body in blood.

“GAHHHHH HEELPPPPPP ME PL-GASHADJASDG”

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But to the boy, his eyes were devoid of a soul – it is as if he is not in the same space as the rest. The screams of Orochi did not faze him at all, but Orochi’s eyes weren’t just bloodshot, all he could see is the face of the boy, seemly unreactive to his screams, there is nothing he could do but be slaughtered in the cruellest manner except cry for help, tears continuing to flow as his blood gathers in his mouth choking him. And then, Orochi went silent, the pain too agonizing to bear that either he fell unconscious or he lost too much blood, but the blade would simply keep moving slowly – until it cleanly got through the body. To many this is beyond just torture to a man, but to the boy – he did not see Orochi, for in his mind – the body he just slices almost in half was another. La Spada. The vision of his captain, his true intentions laid bare only to the heart of the young boy. His eyes would slowly return to life as he brought himself back to reality.

As soon as he would do so, a large powerful blast of shockwave would emanate from elsewhere in Onigashima, so powerful that he is almost blown back by its intensity. Fissure would appear throughout the island as the earth shook, before splitting itself – like an earthquake as the ground is completely split apart. It is only now that the boy would fully process his surroundings, the weather has changed, and thinking back – something incredible is going atop at the island. Is La Spada atop Onigashima? Akira does not know, but there’s only one way to find out. Following the blast, a dust cloud would come and go. Akira would wipe away the blood of Orochi from his katana like he did with King, and finally sheathe his katana back to its scabbard. A new being would soon approach, but it is no matter to Akira, for the newcomer did not seem to attack, though neither would Akira. He did not know the person, and all he needs to do now is to find La Spada. The boy is exhausted beyond his limits, but he would continue to push through – dragging the corpse of Orochi through the beaches of Onigashima, a trail of blood and organs would be seen spilling out from the corpse, but the boy did not care, he would aim to reach La Spada. Even with the terrible storm, the powerful shockwave that split Onigashima in half, which that should force the boy away from further danger, Akira would continue his path forward, a reckless movement with no regards to his own safety. The head of King and the corpse of Orochi is enough to deter any remaining pirates from attacking him even in such a beat up state.

OOC: Will make the post again when Ichi/Gambit post

 

[Gambit]

Gambit made a proposal to Big Mom. Whilst it was half-true, he did not expect a decent response from the Empress of the Sea. He stood still, gathering his weight to the sides as he held his left shoulder. Gritting his teeth with a scowl on his face, he listened as they are mocked.

"Bitch!!!"

"You might have ruled the seas for decades but all shall come to an end."

"Charlotte Linlin! Soon, your era shall end."

"And you shall be there, bearing witness as I ascend to the throne right before you both close your eyes."

As he said that, with all the energy that's left of him, foresight he saw as he activated it. In that future, he saw a devastating combination attack coming from the two Yonkos. A testament of their own race, influence, power, and generation. This is a must-see event but nobody is fool enough to tank the upcoming havoc.

The prince of pirates remained where he was. He knew it wouldn't hit any of them but he knew that as the island they made a battlefield that day would split into two, a NEW alliance was formed while the TEMPORARY one ended.

The two yonkos vanished but they left a mark that Gambit and the others will hold dear through eternity.

He looked at the two mighty admirals before the fast-traveling air slash and shockwave hit the ground that's separating them.

"Burns!"

"You both took a hit. Would be funny if you try to capture us now that you cradle the sleeping beauty. We shall meet again."

He then turned to La Spada. "Spada!"

He drew and lit a cigar, his last one. He continued, "Care to discuss? I am sure as hell I want to kill you but we can be civilized for the time being."

As this happened, Namor just landed on the shore where the epic battle between King, Sasaki, and the young boy named Akira occurred. As he reached them, a samurai stared at him, gave him a nod before leaving his sight. Who was that?

But. A gruesome event would transpire thereafter. The kid that he just met, struggling on his feet, staggering as he walked towards Orochi. What is he trying to do?

His eyes widened as he finally discerned what he was up to. He just stood there, watched entirely the scene. Bloodbath emerged and to think that a young man did this. What in the world did he just see? He might have been suffering a deep nightmare, lived a dark past for him to do that.

After he executed Orochi, the boy exited the scene, holstering the head of one of the Calamities. Namor followed.

@Sea @Ichimonji

 

[Guren]

Wano
@Gambit @Ichimonji @Sea @kakashi19283

Bewildered, Kallavan would look onto this new arrival. Numerous questions rushed to the Admiral's mind. Just what was the crystal of bravery, who were these guys, and why did they only link with Kallavan? The previous wielder, Ranj'it-Sensei, was the most esteemed instructor within the academy. If he wasn't found worthy, these two had a very high bar one had to climb.
"Just what is going on here? Who...what..No one ever explained this??" Kallavan finally spoke, voicing his confusion to the two men.
"Gyahahaha. Not surprising that you don't know what is going on. You were chosen, Kallavan, chosen to carry on our will. Care to explain the details? Nero?" Rohan the mink would say as he cast his glance towards the young man on his left.
"You know I hate speeches, but then again, you lazy old goat can't be bothered anyway." Nero would say as he sighed with malcontent.
"Aaah....you lemme know when it's done. Imma take a nap." Rohan would say as he placed his hands behind his head and started snoring, floating in what could best be described as mid-air.

Kallavan with a continued look of astonishment would look at the two odd fellows. Is this what hell looks like? Kallavan thought to himself, honestly questioning if he hadn't kicked the bucket. Nero would clear his throat and started speaking.

"Uhum...Anyway. the old goat was right. We've selected you to inherit our will. The will of the people from the first reflection. For we are spirits not from this realm, but from a reflection. The crystal your teach found on his adventures all those years ago, was the vessel that was chosen to carry our souls beyond the frontier."

Nero started to explain, but Kallavan's eyes turned from confusion into utter shock. Souls not from this realm? A reflection? Inherited will? Just what was this guy blabering about?

"W-what the hell are you talking about??? What do you mean, you're not from this world?" Kallavan shouted back, denying this 'fact' outright.

"A suspected response, for you have called this realm home for years, you haven't known anything else. But I can assure you, there are more reflections out there. But this one, this world. This one is it, the source. The other worlds, other versions of the grand line, blues, new world. They are but reflections. Creatures and people never seen or heard before roam and live there as we speak." Nero continued and Kallavan started to calm down as something dawned on him.

"Let's say you speak the truth and you lot come from another realm. Why haven't we ever heard about this before? Surely you two aren't the only ones who crossed that frontier?"

"Hah! Great observation, Admiral Kallavan. Our world was doomed, and on the verge of collapse. There was no other option but to flee from that world and into another. Our scientists came together and found out that there were other versions of our world, or rather that there was a main one. Once that was discovered, they only had to find out a way to cross that border. Unfortunately, as you may suspect, it is incredibly hard to cross such a vast frontier. The only way we found out with our limited time was to split up our bodies. Mind and soul would be carried within crystals while the body would be transferred into the source directly. The crystals were to prevent our minds slipping and turning, as travelling beyond the frontier carried far too many risks and unknowns to attempt it whole."

"Hmm" Kallavan said, deep in thought. The story sounded logical.

"However, as you can see our theory wasn't foolproof, and many people were lost in the travel between the first and the source. Some had crossed the barrier only to revive as elderly where no one believed their tales. Passing them off as old wives tales or senile folk. Some arrived with their memory crystal lost to time and place, arriving without any memory. Others, like Rohan and me, were devoid of a body and revived as pure souls, a drift inside the crystal until someone with a similar soul as ours picked us up. Only a handful of people arrived in this realm complete. Those are the few, they are the Unsundered. La Spada is such a soul. Did you never wonder why she and Crocodile were almost like brother and sister? " Nero would continue to explain, forcing Kallavan to widen his eyes. Spada as an example, and the fact that these men were in front of him began to give more and more credit to this theory.

" I am that soul you were looking for." Kallavan replied, having figured it out why they appeared to him and not Ranj'it-sensei.

"Bingo!" Rohan said as he finally sprung back alive from his nap.
"Our time is limited, young Kallavan. Our souls have finally linked and our experiences, dreams and memories will be yours."
"As will our combat power, we will bestow upon you our combined might."
"My good looks, unfortunately, I cannot bestow. Gyahahaha!"
"Shut up, you old geezer!" Nero said as he punched Rohan on the back of his head.

"So then, what is it that you require of me? You still haven't revealed that part to me."

Kallavan would say as he questioned the two men in front of him. To which the two would look at one another with a wide grin before returning their glances to Kallavan. Their spiritual bodies flickering as they slowly started to disintegrate.

"Remember us...Remember that we lived."
"Remember us...Remember that we lived."
​

The two men would say. They were without a home. Without their friends and loved ones, and finally without someone to remember them by. To live on in someone's memories were their final wishes. For their death had been postponed for far too long. Hearing such a request made even the stone cold Kallavan unable to not shed a slight tear for these two men. His eyes would close as he spoke. " Our meeting was a short lived one. But I shall remember you two. Rohan, Nero. Your memory and life will not be forgotten. Not as long as I live."

"You have our gratitude, young Kallavan." Rohan said as he blew one final time from his smoking pipe before his body was assimilated by the ocean that was around them.
" Do not fret Kallavan, we are a part of your soul now. We will stand by your side, always. Also, tell that old goat Spada she needs to chill right? Even back home, she was crazy, but vengeance has made her more blind than anything." Nero would say as he too eventually dissipated and ventured into the massive ocean that stood around them. Their memories and experiences now flood right within Kallavan blasting him upwards out of this vast ocean. Eventually it'd force him to wake up. To a new day and with horrible news.

 

[Ichimonji]

Flower Capital #37
@kakashi19283 @Sea @QuickZilver708 @Gambit ​

Onigashima Rooftop
The Generational War had ended. A challenge was issued, and the old generation left. Before they fled, the Yonko’s gave them a parting gift, a reminder of their terrible power. Big Mom and Kaido split Onigashima, almost an opposite of the Yonkos, who now joined forces. Forced to join in an alliance, the two most terrible pirates were to wed their children.

La Spada’s eyes trailed the Yonko’s as they left. Gambit screamed more declarations. Spada, however, stayed quiet. The stage was already set. The Grim had said what she wanted to say. Big Mom’s head would be hers. What was left was a dramatic staredown, with tension you could cut with a knife.

The Marines we’re left on one side of the bisected island, slowly drifting away from the pirate side where La Spada and Gambit stood. It was the only reason they did not continue fighting. The pirate group and marine group would slowly drift apart. Next time they would meet would be on the world’s grand stage, at the eve of the New Generation.

[Gambit] "Care to discuss? I am sure as hell I want to kill you but we can be civilized for the time being."​

La Spada, who had been in a quiet magnamous state, slowly turned to Gambit. The Grim turned her sword to Gambit, her eyes and teeth gritting in anger. That infamous killing intent present. Memories of Charlotte LinLin on her mind. The tension was curt. Suddenly, La Spada flipped her blade, it clanking shut as Shodai Kitetsu was sheathed.

​

[La Spada] “I suggest you watch your tongue, Prince Morrow. As of yet, I haven’t decided to kill you, but I’m real close!”​

A threat before the discussion began. Killing was always the default. A wrong word between the two would curse them into fighting blind ame each other.

[La Spada] “Tha’ Yonkos are weaker than’ they‘d like to show. Kaido’s Yonko crew is hanging by a thread. Kaido was about tah’ fall. And today, tha’ strongest headliners of tha‘ Beast Pirates fell to tha‘ Spada Pirates.”​

​

As if on cue, “The Shadow” Akira came upon the two future Yonkos. La Spada must have felt him coming through her Awareness. Perhaps much to Gambit’s surprise, Akira had King’s head in hand. First Queen and now King. Spada Pirates bagged the Beast Pirate’s top two. A bit of competition between Spada and Vampirates. The statement ringed true, now only Kaido was the only real threat of the Beast Pirates.

Akira would see La Spada as her had never seen her before; perilously wounded. Many pieces of bones were missing from her skeleton, flakes and chips everywhere, and a part of her shoulder bone was missing. Yet, that terrible intent was fresher than ever, roused by Big Mom.

La Spada turned to Gambit, referencing why she had not tried to kill the Prince yet, speaking with the arrogance she came to be known for.

[La Spada] “Tha’ Yonko’s is why you’re still alive. Do your best to kill one of them, mah’ dearest orphan Prince. Kuhahahaha!”​

The Tartarus Fleet was advancing on La Spada and Akira’s position. The strongest of the two evil pirate crewsl of the new generation, meeting after the grand battle. A rarity likely not to be repeated, held by a thread.

 

[Sea]

Onigashima #49
@Gambit @Ichimonji ​

Akira would eventually make his way to what seems to be the top of Onigashima or at the very least one half of Onigashima, there the boy would see La Spada and Gambit, though the identity of the man is not very well-known to the boy, but he would recognize the man from Flower Capital whom asked to save the citizens back from Kaido’s wrath back then. The boy is however too exhausted to bother questioning further, but he would expect the man to be of equal calibre to someone like La Spada – for now, his work is more or less done. With a sluggish-like side arm throw, the corpse of Orochi, almost completely severed in half is toss towards by La Spada’s feet, his breathing is still bad but this time for the most part he could easily speak proper sentences after slowly able to recover without any further fighting, for La Spada even she could felt the cruelty of what happened to the man in front of him.

“Here, the body of the Shogun whom ruled Flower Capital….. and here’s your prize.”

Akira would speak as he ripped the head from the tied bandages and toss it towards the corpse as well, the head of King. Whether La Spada would wish to do anything to either the head or the corpse is up to her, but Akira would reckon she would have plans with the Shogun’s corpse to solidify her position in Wano, especially with Flower Capital. The boy is bloodied, covered with blood not of his own, but his chest burns greatly – it would likely leave a terrible scar on the boy’s chest, that and the injuries incurred from King would likely not fully heal.

“Unfortunately, I would require new clothing – or armour if my role were to continue. The one you gave was burned off by King.”

Referring to the assassin’s clothing that La Spada had given to Akira for his role as the Shadow – Akira would slowly allow his physical exhaustion to catch up to him, for the boy would finally take a sit on the ground. La Spada herself is also wounded beyond what he would have expected from fighting Kaido it seems, her skeletal body is seen chipped, damaged and even missing bones. It would seem that for both of them, they might need better methods to better protect themselves in the future, or at least Akira would need something different to continue the role.