franphil Chapter 26 Shape Demon-Hunting
Chapter 26 Shape Demon-Hunting
With Allen's normal eye power, it would be impossible for him to affect a powerhouse of Kuma's level.
But Big Bear suffered too many psychological blows in a short period of time, and was almost dragged into mental purgatory by Batirami's words.
Meanwhile, Kuma had no defenses against Allen.
Multiple factors enabled Allen to do this.
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"I'm sorry, I lied."
Allen walked up to Battiramiz's chest and looked down at him indifferently.
"Chrysanthemums do not represent pure loyalty."
"It is a memorial service."
Whoosh!
The spear that appeared in Allen's hand at some unknown time pierced Battirami's heart!
"cough……"
He coughed up blood, but couldn't say anything. His pupils dilated, and he completely lost his life.
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"Mr. Allen, why?"
"Why interfere with my judgment, and why tell me this at all...?"
The bear placed Battirami's body on the ice and asked in a low voice.
Allen was silent for a moment before speaking softly.
"Kuma, you should know what killing a Celestial Dragon means."
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Big Bear bit his lip and said in a low voice, "I know... that's going against the World Government, going against the world!"
"Yes, that's the strongest in the world, standing for 800 years. Anyone would feel they have no chance of winning against such an existence."
Allen smiled faintly, looked up and met Kuma's gaze: "Unlike your kind of fabricated destiny, I was truly born with the mission of killing them all..."
"Big Bear, to be honest, you're putting me in a difficult position."
"You know too much. My initial thought was that Bonnie was threatening you to keep your information from me."
"You're incredibly strong!"
"If you're so strong that there are no constraints, you'll be the freest person in the world!"
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Big Bear forced a smile: "That's very high praise, thank you, Mr. Allen."
"I know your concerns. Don't worry, I've entrusted Bonnie to someone worthy of my trust."
"I will take responsibility for killing the Celestial Dragons and go to the Holy Land to meet my death."
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Killing a Celestial Dragon is not a difficult task for most powerful individuals.
What's scary is what comes next.
The Navy's all-out attack, the World Government's fury... someone has to bear the consequences.
"You didn't understand what I was trying to say."
Allen shook his head: "I said, killing Celestial Dragons is my business."
"The reason I'm influencing you is because even if that guy is on the verge of death, I'm not confident I can kill him."
"He knows I killed a Celestial Dragon, and I will not give him any chance of survival."
"And you... didn't have the resolve to kill him, did you?"
"I……"
Big Bear was about to say something when Allen raised his hand to stop him.
"None of that matters anymore. You don't need to take the blame. I already have a very good candidate."
As soon as he finished speaking, Big Bear turned around, sensing something.
A tall, slender figure slowly walked out from among the waves, each step creating ripples.
His skin was slightly brown, and his white hair swayed gently in the sea breeze, appearing as if edged with gold by the sunset.
His blood-red eyes stood out starkly in the twilight, carrying a power that pierced the heart.
His face was exceptionally handsome, not inferior even to Allen, who was certified as the "most handsome man in the navy for 800 years" during the Warring States period.
Holding the knife in one hand, and lifting it with the other...
It's Losolo's head!
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"Nice to meet you, Bartholomew the Bear."
His voice was deep, giving people the subconscious impression that he had a calm and composed personality.
"And this is...?"
"One of my Devil Fruit abilities can be understood as something like creating clones."
Don't ask, it's just a Devil Fruit ability.
Allen spoke.
The second reward after killing Losolo.
The puppet's condition is 6/6.
[A magical puppet that provides a certain amount of chakra, can exist for a long time, and has a certain potential for growth.]
Its basic stats are taken from the original owner's summoning time state, its appearance is self-defined and cannot be changed, and it does not possess self-awareness.
In short...
It is a physical clone that acts according to instructions. The difference between it and Pain is that it has no range restrictions and has a certain degree of growth potential.
The original purpose of creating these magical puppets was to assist the original owner in their cultivation.
It can withstand six devastating blows before disappearing completely, with the accumulated experience returning to its original body.
It's like... Naruto trained using shadow clones.
But normal people can't do what Naruto did, enduring the experience of hundreds or thousands of shadow clones at once; that's his personal talent.
These magical puppets, which can at least double the cultivation speed, are very rare.
Upon obtaining this item, Allen completely overturned his previous plans regarding the aftermath and his escape.
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"Look, doesn't he look like a murderer?"
Upon hearing these words, Big Bear's gaze shifted between Allen and the puppet.
"I really... can't tell he's a dummy. Mr. Allen's Devil Fruit abilities are truly diverse..."
"If we send him to take the blame, will we be able to keep it from the World Government?"
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"Take the blame?"
Allen shook his head: "What are you talking about, Big Bear? Using such a precious clone to trade one for one with a piece of trash, I'd be losing a fortune."
A strange smile flickered across his face as he said in a low voice, "He's not going to be a sinner, he's going to be a hunter!"
"Killing one Celestial Dragon isn't enough; there are many more I want to kill."
"Big Bear, have you ever heard of the Lunaria tribe?"
After careful consideration, Kuma recalled that he had read many documents and found that there were indeed native inhabitants on the Red Line before the Celestial Dragons settled in the Holy Land.
"I've heard of it."
"They are a rare race that are born with the ability to use fire. Historically, they were regarded as a divine race living in the 'Kingdom of Gods' and able to survive in various environments in nature."
"The World Government has a bounty on them; if the information is confirmed, it will be worth 100 million Berries."
The reason why Big Bear knows about this is because the price range for his clan is about the same.
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"It's only natural for a race that has been usurped by the Celestial Dragons and subjected to relentless persecution to retaliate against them..."
Allen spoke slowly, walking step by step toward the puppet.
"Hmm... since you exist to hunt 'gods,' then I'll call you..."
"How about the Ryougi Shiki?"
The puppet was expressionless; it lacked the ability to think independently.
It's not that creating its existence is impossible; compared to a shadow clone with its own consciousness, it's actually more difficult to make something so close to a living being devoid of consciousness.
Kuma couldn't help but ask, "Is there... any connection between them? It sounds like a name from Wano Country."
Allen shook his head and laughed, "I just remembered something interesting. Never mind, this name isn't quite right."
"Let's call it Hunting."
The Puppet...
Shou nodded, confirming that this was the original owner's final name.
After a moment of silence, Big Bear spoke in a low voice, "This must be a very secretive ability, right? Is it really okay for you to tell me?"
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"Because I'll need your help later, if I don't tell you his true nature, you'll be in trouble if you put yourself in danger while trying to save him."
Allen turned to Kuma: "Kuma, if you do this, as a reward, I'll tell you some important information about Bonney."
Kumamoto wants to say that he doesn't need anything in return; he will definitely help as long as you ask.
But when he heard Bonnie's name, he held back from speaking.
That's Ginny... and my child.
Although they had only met a few times, the child had already taken an important place in the bear's heart.
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Three hours later.
At Marineford, the piercing alarm roused everyone from their slumber.
The radio broadcast the voices of the Warring States period.
Those five simple words left everyone speechless.
"The Celestial Dragons have been assassinated!!!"