LRAB Page 62
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Only those with Observation Haki can sense enemies behind them.
He turned around, his face extremely gloomy.
"What ability? No, the aura has increased..."
Columbus's expression changed, and through his Observation Haki, he sensed a series of auras appearing one after another.
However, those were not the "sounds" of living beings; they were more like the situation when they were first ambushed by the pot-lid-headed man.
"This is the domain, and I'll kindly tell you the answer; no need to thank me."
Dimon's tone was full of kindness: "This is my first time using it too. I'm using you to test its strength. You don't mind, do you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the numerous undead that had materialized rushed towards Columbus like mad dogs unleashed from their cages.
Columbus took a deep breath, sensing that the situation was not good.
He had experienced hundreds of battles, large and small, and for the first time had a premonition that he might be defeated.
"Bring it on, kid!"
As more and more naval officers are awakened, the advantage on the battlefield has shifted to the navy.
Facing three Logia-type Devil Fruit users, the pirates had no chance of breaking through.
However, at this moment, everyone stopped fighting and looked at the sea in the far distance.
"What is that?"
"The moon? It's black!"
"A giant black sphere floating in the sky!?"
Everyone looked utterly astonished.
The Island of Never Sleeps has always been perpetually in daylight, and the moon is never visible.
But today I was truly amazed. A black full moon hung in the sky, shining brightly into the eyes of countless people.
Rayleigh was stopped by Junzi and retreated back to Jaba's side.
The Tower of Justice, cleaved in two by Jabba's axe, plunged its upper half into a vast, bottomless abyss in the sea, where the sound of its fall lingered for a long time.
But nobody was paying attention at the moment.
Everyone unconsciously looked up at the distant sky.
Due to the angle, half of the black moon was obscured by the remaining parts of the Tower of Justice.
"What is that?" Roger asked, his expression one of astonishment.
Garp punched him in the face, sending him flying, and glanced back at him as he did so.
"Black Moon?"
Junzi's attention was focused on Roger and the others. Seeing that they were all staring in the same direction, she couldn't help but glance back as well.
The Tower of Justice, the temporary command center.
The ceiling is gone, and above you is the blue sky.
As Vice Admiral Tsuru got up from the ground, picked up the Den Den Mushi, and was about to continue commanding the army, he caught a glimpse of the Black Moon in the distance.
"That's... the direction Columbus was taken?"
She couldn't help but be stunned.
Far from Enies Lobby, the moon appears to be no bigger than a disc from this vantage point.
"Will everything be alright? Columbus is immortal; this strange phenomenon must have been caused by his opponent. What kind of ability is it?"
In the pitch-black realm
"That's the limit? You can't even do this."
The demon's vision was unobstructed, and Dimon could clearly see Columbus.
"Haaah...haaah..." Columbus breathed heavily, "Who are you? And what kind of ability is this?!"
He was convinced that the other party was the culprit behind the tsunami.
"Didn't I say? My name is Dior, but of course, it won't be for long; maybe it will be you."
Columbus frowned deeply, sensing with his Observation Haki that the other party was approaching him step by step.
Along with him, a large number of undead also advanced.
He raised his domineering aura to its limit, his body crackling with black and red lightning, preparing for a final, desperate struggle.
There's only one real problem. Although the others are also immortal, their strength is far inferior to this guy with the bowl cut!
This is an undead army!
Upon seeing this, Dimon raised an eyebrow, his tone flat:
"You think this last struggle can rewrite the ending? It's just etching the word 'utter defeat' a few more times in the dust."
"Nothing can be changed!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Dimon switched the object of his possession.
Monroe, one of the undead, had red eyes and moved with lightning speed while Columbus was distracted by Kozuki Oden.
A righteous sneak attack from behind!
Columbus's pupils contracted; he had seen the future with his Observation Haki, but it was too late to react.
Looking down, he saw a hand pierce his chest and rip out his bloody heart.
"How could my Armament Haki be...!?"
Columbus stared wide-eyed, turning his head to meet Monroe's gaze.
Chapter 77 King-level combat power!
It's the same person!
Columbus gradually came to understand, but it was too late.
Dimon withdrew his right hand, clutching the beating heart, and with a thought, swallowed it whole.
"An immortal without a heart cannot die."
As he spoke, he saw Columbus stumble.
"But losing the heart will cause the combat power to plummet instantly."
With a thud, Columbus knelt on one knee, blood gushing from the large hole in his chest, staining his clothes red.
Then, the blood began to flow backward, attempting to repair the injury.
But a missing heart can never regenerate; repairing only the surface damage is possible, as the internal blood vessels have already ruptured!
Columbus's vision became blurred, and the already pitch-black world became even more indistinct.
Even my Observation Haki is useless now!
The ability to perceive color is the power of "hearing," which requires a calm and focused mind. When the mind is in a state of great confusion, one can only barely hear some background noise.
The same applies to Armament Haki; it is essentially a person's life energy, and its intensity is greatly reduced after the heart is lost.
I'm going to lose... no, I'm going to die?
The undead have weaknesses! This message must be relayed back...
Columbus resolutely launched his final attack.
Awakening Skill: Blood Burial in the Great River!
Dimon let out a soft exclamation, and immediately undead appeared in front of him.
The next second, BOOM!!
Columbus was bombed.
He exploded into a shower of blood, like a rushing river, the crimson water filling the entire space.
A crack appeared on the surface of the area, allowing a sliver of sunlight to filter through.
Finally, the black moon shattered, and a blood-red river gushed forth from the crack.
The sky seemed to be raining blood, with torrential downpours.
A figure fell from the river of blood.
Dimon grabbed the man and looked at the unconscious Columbus, feeling somewhat speechless.
Trying to break his demonic domain with the awakened technique of the Blood-Blood Fruit is pure wishful thinking.
If he hadn't wanted to be submerged in blood, even if he had been given another ten minutes, he still wouldn't have been able to break through.
Reaching out and pressing his hand on the other's forehead, Dimon unleashed the power of the demon's devouring force.
It took more than ten seconds for Columbus to be completely swallowed by him.
The intense feeling of fullness and satisfaction made Dimon feel great.
This is the first time he has devoured a general-level combatant; the strongest person he devoured before was Kozuki Oden.
Kozuki Oden's potential was undeniable, but he was only twenty years old at the time and his strength was not as great as Columbus's.
"I am full!"
Dimon patted his belly and gazed towards the direction of Enies Lobby.
I was planning to eat more, but I was full after just one. No wonder he's a general!
His dual-color Haki has improved significantly, and his physical condition has also improved further.
Unfortunately, Columbus did not possess Conqueror's Haki.
He is now absolutely capable of reaching the King-level combat power. Even if he is not better than people like Rocks and Harald, he is at least on the same level.
"I'm too full to eat anymore, but I have to go check on my beloved apples..."
Dimon grinned and immediately materialized Columbus, then his consciousness possessed the other's body.
Manipulating Columbus's body, they flew towards Enies Lobby.
After he left, the sea below turned into a sea of blood. His awakened Blood-Blood Fruit ability permanently created a sea of blood that could not be dissipated for a short time after being poured into the sea.
The Tower of Justice, a temporary command post without a ceiling.
When Lieutenant General Tsuru saw Columbus return, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"It seems you've won."
"Unexpectedly difficult to deal with, that bowl-cut guy managed to escape."
Dimon mimicked Columbus's tone, replying in a hoarse voice.
He paused for a moment, "Pot lid hairstyle?"
Columbus occasionally used some peculiar descriptions, such as referring to Sengoku as having an "afro."
When the Warring States period transformed into a golden Buddha, he did indeed have an afro hairstyle.
"How's the battle going?"
"The situation on this island is under control; the pirates can't get across. As for the bridge..."
Vice Admiral Tsuru shook his head. The Roger Pirates were extremely troublesome and would not be able to be taken down in a short time.
Dimon immediately walked out of his office and stood in the corridor, gazing at the view of the bridge below.
Roger vs. Karp.
Rayleigh vs. Sengoku.
Jabba vs. Zeffa.
Each of the three faced an opponent, and it was difficult to determine a winner for the time being.
The remaining members of Roger's pirate crew have broken into the underground passage and are currently fighting against numerous Marine vice admirals.
Shanks and Buggy, those two little brats, were nowhere to be seen. Only the fishman Sambell was on standby, guarding the ship.