One Piece: General Blue

Back during training at Marineford, Law had already tried to deepen his mastery of the Ope Ope no Mi's abilities.

It had been many years since he consumed this fruit.

Given that he was a doctor himself, he understood some development paths for the Ope Ope no Mi.

The use of the ROOM surgical space consumed his stamina.

The larger the area covered and the more frequently he used it, the faster his stamina would deplete.

With the enhancement from the fruit's power, the Kikoku he swung could now cut through ordinary steel.

Yet, even such a move didn't leave the slightest mark on Daffelons' body.

"Is it Armament Haki? Or… a Devil Fruit user?"

Law furrowed his brow.

He hadn't seen any indication of Haki covering Daffelons' body.

As for people with a natural physique tougher than steel, they did exist, but they were rare.

"Kid, I'm hungry right now, so don't interrupt my meal. I'll deal with you later. Heh, if I'd known you were with the Navy, I'd have taken your weapon and eaten it earlier."

Daffelons grinned fiercely, leaping into the air and descending toward the warship below.

"No matter what kind of ability user you are, if you fall into the sea…"

A glimmer of determination flashed in Law's eyes as he plunged Kikoku into the ground, extending both hands and pulling them apart in front of him.

"ROOM!"

"Buzz!"

A 200-meter-diameter hemispherical dome enveloped the area, covering both Daffelons and the warship.

In the next moment—

The warship beneath Daffelons vanished entirely, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Then, the sea below was split into a five to six-meter-thick segment, folding up like a blanket and surging toward him.

On the ground, sweat beaded on Law's forehead.

The gaping hole reappeared, and the warship emerged from thin air, crashing down with a thud onto Pamel's head.

It instantly knocked the already defeated giant unconscious, embedding him into the soil.

"Into the sea you go!"

The sea water surged forward, surprising Daffelons.

"A bizarre ability, but…"

"It's useless against me!"

Daffelons clenched his fist and punched the incoming wave.

"Brawler's Fist! Mighty Arm Impact!"

His robust arm struck the air before him, generating layers of invisible ripples that compressed the air into an air cannon.

"Boom!"

The sea water exploded in all directions, and Daffelons' figure shot upward, leaping 30 to 40 meters out of the gap. Mid-air, his body began to expand, and thick, black-and-white fur sprouted all over.

"Roar!"

Sharp fangs jutted out from his mouth, and two dark circles appeared around his eyes, while two short ears protruded from the top of his head.

Now doubled in size, reaching eight meters, Daffelons landed on all fours, pressing the ground lightly with thick, padded limbs. His massive frame moved like a spring, launching him like a cannonball at Law in a gust of wind.

"Shave!"

Law reached out and pulled Kikoku from the ground, flickering out of his previous spot.

But—

"It's useless! My speed surpasses yours!"

Daffelons bared his fanged maw, stood upright, tapped his rear foot lightly on the ground, and his enormous body moved with incredible agility, appearing right in front of Law in an instant. He aimed an elbow strike at Law's chest.

"Injection Shock!"

Law gripped his sword with both hands and thrust it toward the incoming elbow.

"Clang!"

A sharp metallic crash echoed in Law's ears.

He felt the webbing between his thumb and forefinger tear, and the long blade nearly flew out of his hand.

He felt the grip of his hand tremble, the base of his thumb cracking, and the long blade nearly flew out of his hand.

An unstoppable surge of powerful force suddenly struck him.

The force pushed his piercing blade back, pressing the hilt of the demon blade "Kikoku" against his chest.

The distance was too close, so close that Luo didn't have the chance to use his abilities.

"Iron Body!"

At the moment his muscles tensed, the hilt of Kikoku struck directly in the center of Luo's chest.

"Bang!"

With a loud impact, Luo spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his body whistling down from the air and crashing heavily into the ground.

"Hahaha, you Navy brat, you're too weak!"

Daffelons dove down right after Luo, extending a massive claw with several retractable talons, aiming straight for Luo's face.

"When it comes to the Navy, I never hold back! Die!"

"Clang!"

In desperation, Luo could only raise the scabbard of Kikoku, barely blocking Daffelons's claws.

"As expected of a famous blade, even the scabbard material is of such high quality."

Daffelons swallowed, grabbing Luo's ornate scabbard. Under Luo's shocked and furious gaze, he stuffed the scabbard into his mouth.

"Crunch, crunch."

Daffelons sharp fangs opened and closed, and the scabbard of Kikoku was crushed in his mouth, like sugarcane, bit by bit until he chewed it up and swallowed it.

"Not a bad taste, but the metal content in the scabbard is still too low. This blade, however, would make an excellent appetizer."

Daffelons opened his large mouth, saliva dripping as he extended his black-and-white beast claws once again toward Kikoku in Luo's hand.

"ROOM!"

With the surgical space covering him, Luo disappeared from the pit.

"Heart Shock!"

From behind Daffelons, Law's figure flickered into view, gripping Kikoku as he thrust it toward Daffelons' back.

"Heh heh heh, you can't break through my defense."

Daffelons didn't even bother to turn around, standing still as Law's long blade descended upon him.

"I am a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user, the Bear Bear Fruit: Iron-Eating Beast form." "Not only does it grant me the superior physical enhancement typical of Zoan types, but I also have a secondary special ability. I can consume metal to strengthen my body."

"The higher the grade of metal I consume, the stronger my body becomes."

"However, high-quality metals are usually crafted into famous blades and weapons. So far, I've only managed to eat one moderately ranked blade."

"Even so, my body's toughness has surpassed regular steel, approaching... huh?"

Before Daffelons could finish boasting, he felt a sharp pain in his back.

The tip of Law's Kikoku, crackling with bright arcs of electricity, broke through Daffelons' defense and pierced his back.

A wave of shock surged through Daffelons' heart. Without a second thought, he spun around and swung a fist.

"Boom!"

A massive arm struck Law mid-torso, sending him flying. Daffelons turned fully, a look of shock and fury on his face.

So close.

So close to having his heart pierced by this puny Marine kid.

"I was careless. I didn't expect you to have such an attack that could break through defenses. It seems I underestimated you, Marine brat."

Daffelons reached back and wiped at the blood on his hand, his demeanor growing serious.

"Now… I'll finish this in one go!"

At over eight meters tall, Daffelons' massive black-and-white panda form dropped to all fours. With an explosive burst of speed, he became a blur, streaking toward Law.

"Brawler's Fist! Earth-Splitting Claw!"

Sharp claws extended from thick paw pads, and Daffelons aimed both at Law's face.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

The sharp force sliced the air, shredding Law's clothing and leaving long gashes on his body.

"ROOM!"

Law's expression was stern as he swung Kikoku, trails of silver electricity arcing from the blade.

"High-Frequency Scalpel!"

"So, that glow is high-frequency cutting?"

Daffelons' eyes narrowed, but his attacking claws did not stop and continued their trajectory.

"Slash!"

"Bang!"

Blood splattered from Daffelons' claws, staining his black-and-white fur red.

But Law fared worse—Kikoku was finally sent flying from his grasp by the immense force, and Daffelons' claws struck his chest. The impact sent him hurtling dozens of meters, smashing through the ship's bulkhead and scattering wooden debris everywhere.

Daffelons moved to pick up Kikoku, but his nose instinctively twitched.

"What a scent~ What an incredible fragrance. How high must the grade of this metal be?"

With closed eyes, a blissful expression crossed his panda face as he followed the nonexistent scent to the shattered bulkhead, leaning half his body into the ship.

"Cardiac Shock!"

As he leaned into the broken warship, a surge of electricity struck Daffelons' chest, eliciting a cry of pain.

"Damn Marine brat, quit bothering me! I'm searching for my delicacy!"

Daffelons swatted Law again, sending him flying through the opposite bulkhead of the ship and out onto the ground.

Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, which he wiped with a furry hand.

"Now let me see what's giving off this delectable metallic scent."

Drool dripped from Daffelons' mouth as he rummaged inside the ship until he found the source of the aroma.

"This is..."

Daffelons froze.

Before him was a four-meter-long pitch-black war halberd.

The shaft of the battle halberd was intricately engraved, with the wide crescent-shaped blade emitting points of brilliant blue light in the darkness.

The moment Daffelons saw the halberd, drool started pouring from his mouth like a waterfall.

"This... this aura... is it a Great Grade Sword? Or even a Supreme Grade Sword? A Black Blade?"

"Oh god, is this heaven's gift? From the Navy I despise, they've brought me the high-quality metal I crave."

With an obsessive look in his eyes, Daffelons reached out and grabbed the black halberd from the ship's hold.

It felt heavy in his grip, as if he were holding an entire building.

"What a heavy weapon! This metal is extraordinary."

Daffelons brought the halberd's blade tip to his mouth and took a bite.

"If I can consume this weapon, my body's strength will rival that of a Great Grade Sword! Then, even if I storm Marine Headquarters, no one will be able to penetrate my defense!"

His face filled with excitement, Da Feilongs eagerly bit down with his sharp fangs.

"Crack!"

The look of excitement froze on Daffelons face.

Slowly, he pulled the halberd out of his mouth.

Clink, clink.

With a soft sound, several of his fangs, sharp enough to bite through steel plates, broke off and fell onto the deck.

"I don't believe this! Armament Haki!"

Determined, Daffelons teeth turned pitch-black as he tried once more to bite into the black halberd.

"Buzz, buzz!"

Suddenly, the black halberd in his grasp began to tremble, emitting a humming sound, as if it were alive.

In the next instant, under Daffelons confused, fearful gaze, the halberd erupted with a terrifying burst of lightning.

The blazing lightning exploded in his mouth.

"Crack!"

The violent thunder pierced through Daffelons cheek, creating a massive electric web that enveloped him entirely.

"Boom!"

It was as if divine lightning had descended from the heavens.

The furious thunder exploded across Daffelons body, blowing the military ship he stood on into countless fragments from the inside out.

Amid the swirling wood splinters, a powerful gust of wind swept across, carrying the black halberd, which shot off into the distance and vanished among the towering Yarukiman Mangrove trees.

The black-and-white panda-like form of Daffelons stood there, charred black, eyes wide open, with his mouth spewing thick black smoke.

His massive body rapidly shrank, wobbled, and then collapsed headfirst.

"Thud!"

(End of Chapter)

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