Power smoking

The night returned to its calm in Loguetown, but the remnants of the battle remained carved in the broken streets and cracked walls. Despite the end of the fight, Smoker still stood there, looking at Rex's body lying on the ground, while raindrops began to wash away the scattered blood around them.

In Smoker's eyes, there was no sense of triumph or accomplishment. He knew that this battle was not just a clash between two powers but a test... a test of his sense of justice.

He cast one last glance at his defeated opponent before slowly turning away. But before he could take his first step...

—A weak cough.

Smoker stopped.

Rex slowly lifted his head, despite his completely exhausted body, a small smile appearing on his bloodied lips.

"Not bad..." he murmured hoarsely, before his head fell back to the ground, unable to move.

Smoker showed no expression, just exhaled a puff of smoke from his cigar and calmly said:

"You're stubborn... but even stubbornness has its limits."

Then he continued on his way, leaving Rex behind, as the sounds of the Marines echoed in the distance, heading towards the battle site.

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The Power of the Smoke Fruit - Moku Moku no Mi

As Smoker walked through the dark alleyways, his thoughts drifted, recalling every time he was forced to use his power to its limits.

His fruit, the "Moku Moku no Mi," may seem simple compared to other Logia abilities, but it is more intricate than many think.

The Smoke Fruit grants him the ability to transform his entire body into smoke, making him intangible against regular blows. But it doesn't stop there—smoke has unique properties that allow him to restrain and pressure his opponents like real restraints.

✦ Density Manipulation: Unlike many Logia fruits, Smoker can change the density of his smoke, allowing him to make certain parts of his body solid when needed, like turning his hand into a spear or a powerful hammer.

✦ Pressure Control: Smoke is not just a light mist—it can turn into a suffocating cloud that can crush from within, just as he did with Rex in the "Absolute White Prison."

✦ Spread Ability: Smoker can spread his body over wide areas, allowing him to move quickly through narrow spaces and sneak into enclosed places.

Despite all this power, there are clear weaknesses:

1- Haki: Anyone using Armament Haki can directly hit him, forcing him to use his skills cleverly.

2- Strong Winds: While he can resist regular winds, strong aerial attacks can temporarily disperse his smoke, causing him to lose control for moments.

3- Speed vs. Precision: While he can spread his smoke quickly, precise control of his abilities requires high concentration, making him vulnerable to sudden attacks if not vigilant.

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A New Horizon... and a Deadlier Mission

As Smoker approached the port, he saw the Marine ship waiting for him, with his soldiers standing on board awaiting his orders.

He stood in front of the ship for a moment, then cast one last look at the city.

Rex was just the beginning... there were many more people who would test him soon, stronger pirates, and more dangerous enemies.

But he was not afraid.

He raised his hand and pointed to his crew.

"Sail at dawn."

His next destination was not yet known, but one thing was clear:

The world was starting to change... and he had to be ready to face the coming storm.

- End of Chapter -