Chapter 125: Chapter 125
"Are you really planning to go up there and engage in fight?"
Obito's gaze fixed upon Escanor, his question hanging in the air, tinged with uncertainty and curiosity.
Escanor chose not to reply verbally; instead, he let his actions speak for him.
With the divine axe, Rhitta firmly gripped in his hand, he leaped off the ship and gracefully landed on the shoreline.
"Shua!"
"Aha!"
A resounding sound echoed with the departure of Escanor carrying Rhitta as it alleviated the downward pressure on the ship, causing it to rise noticeably.
Obito's eyes remained on Escanor's sturdy figure as he muttered, "How heavy is this guy's weapon?"
Turning his attention back to the ship, Obito called out once again, his voice carrying across the sea,
"Nagato, don't you have a few spare soldiers? Why not let them stretch their legs a bit?"
Nagato's response was absent, yet in this very moment, five figures adorned with black auspicious cloud patterns emerged from inside the ship.
These individuals had terrifying black nails embedded in their bodies, and their eyes bearing the unmistakable mark of the Rinnegan.
Indeed, they were the Six Paths of Pain.
Among them were the Deva Path, the Animal Path, the Preta Path, the Human Path, the Asura Path, and the Naraka Path.
"Fear not, for I shall not allow them to approach the ship," unexpectedly, the words came from Deva Path Pain's mouth, though any informed observer would recognize them as Nagato's sentiments.
"It matters little whether they come close or not, because..." Obito's gaze remained fixed on Escanor's robust back as he continued,
"Because, in my estimation, Escanor alone is more than capable of fending off these fools from getting anywhere near the ship."
A pause ensued, Obito turned to his comrades, seeking their input. "What do you guys say?"
Nagato was rendered speechless. Had it not been for Obito's words, he might have refrained from bringing out the other Paths of Pains.
But since they all have appeared and taking them back seemed a bit unreasonable now.
Taking the initiative, Deva Path Pain blurred into motion, the remaining Pains following suit in seamless succession.
"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!"
In the blink of an eye, a rapid series of movements echoed.
The Six Paths of Pain suddenly landed on Escanor's side.
Their presence was imposing, a convergence of power that sent shivers down the spine.
Escanor, though, met their arrival with nothing more than a passing glance, his demeanor unruffled despite the ominous gathering.
Meanwhile, among the ranks of the Big Mom Pirates...
Charlotte Oven let out a resounding roar, prompting his numerous siblings and comrades to rally behind him.
The group armed with an array of weapons surged forth, a chaotic symphony of intent directed at Escanor.
"Pay no heed to some lives that will be lost in this battle; as long as you kill even one member of Gale Emperor crew, there will be a big reward." Queen's voice rang out with fervor, charging up his allies.
"Charge!"
"Charge!"
A wave of fresh determination swept through the Beasts Pirates, bolstering their morale as they surged forward in unison.
In the midst of this impending clash...
The Six Paths of Pain had poised themselves for battle, ready to plunge into combat.
Unexpectedly, Escanor's hand extended, halting their advance with an air of authority.
"I must apologize, but should you proceed, you might have to the unforgiving might of the sun, a power that I will unleash upon these poor, weak souls."
Upon hearing these words, Deva Path Pain merely cast a fleeting gaze at Escanor before taking a step back.
With measured deliberation, Escanor gradually raised his hand, evoking the birth of a colossal fireball.
The radiant heat emitted by this sun-like sphere caused the surrounding temperature to surge rapidly, an ominous prelude to the impending cataclysm.
With a nonchalant flick more like a gentle toss, the fireball expanded once more, hurtling towards the oncoming groups of Beasts Pirates and Big Mom Pirates crew.
"Cruel Sun."
A blazing inscription adorned the sky.
In an instant, panic rippled among those at the forefront.
Caught in the path of the hurtling fireball, the foremost runner was instantaneously seized by shock.
A hasty attempt to halt momentum, followed by a desperate, sprawling evasion, defined the frantic scramble to escape the fiery projectile's trajectory.
When a colossal fireball soared into the sky above them, Escanor's fist clenched tightly, and he murmured with a soft intensity,
"Face the true power of sun."
With those words barely escaping his mouth, the gargantuan fireball erupted in an instant.
"Boom!!!"
A deafening explosion ensued, obliterating every living being in its vicinity.
"Swoosh, swoosh…"
As the smoke gradually dispersed, a massive crater lay before them, seawater surging from its depths.
"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle..."
Upon the scorching contact between the scalding seawater and the pit's depths, it vaporized instantly, giving rise to billowing plumes of thick white mist.
Escanor's seemingly effortless strike imposed a restraint upon both the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates, leaving them wary of hasty actions.
"Who is this guy...? Could it be his Devil Fruit power?
What kind of Devil Fruit is so strong? I have never heard about it."
"Have we encountered him before? According to our intel, the commanders of the Gale Emperor Pirates didn't possess someone like him in their ranks. He must be a new addition to the crew."
"A newcomer? Or could he merely be an ordinary crew member?"
"Are even the underlings of Gale Emperor Pirates so strong?"
"How? No, why?? This is unfair, so unfair for us."
One of the members of Beasts Pirate shouted.
"An ordinary member? Given his sheer strength, that seems unlikely."
"It's hard to say. After all, he's not listed on the bounty posters." other crew member of Beasts Pirates retorted.
Escanor's single blow managed to shatter the bravado of both Big Mom and the Beasts Pirates members.
Charlotte Oven 's brow furrowed. He declared,
"Move forward! Leave that guy to me. I will deal with him."
With his proclamation, Charlotte Oven dashed forward, propelling himself into a high leap over the deep pit.
Simultaneously, his hands ignited with a red hue, indicating use of his Devil Fruit's ability.
Charlotte Oven possesses the Heat Heat Fruit, a devil fruit that grants him the power to manipulate heat.
With a touch, he can instantly heat up any object, and he's even capable of raising his own body temperature to scorching levels, causing harm to those who come into contact with him.
Moreover, he can extend this heat manipulation to the surrounding sea, causing the waters to boil and resulting in the destruction of marine life.
Ships suffer from overheating, and he can utilize this ability offensively by burning his opponents, reducing them to nothing but ashes.
In essence, Charlotte Oven's abilities bore some resemblance to Escanor's, albeit with distinct differences.
In the face of Oven's advance, Escanor stood arrogantly, dismissing any inclination to evade.
"Boom!"
The scarlet fist connected solidly with Escanor's body, the colossal impact causing the ground beneath his feet to instantaneously crumble with a sizzling sound.
Hot steam erupted forth, a testament to the fervent clash.
"What?"
Perplexity flickered across Charlotte Oven's expression as he noticed Escanor's lack of reaction to the attack.
He shifted his gaze upward, his eyes widened as he realized that Escanor was looking down at him with disdain filled in his eyes.
"Are you trying to tickle me? Funny guy, aren't you?"
Upon hearing Escanor's words, Charlotte Oven's anger ignited instantly.
"Behold!"
With a surge in power, the temperature around them skyrocketed in an instant as Oven increased amount of heat he released.
Yet, the outcome fell short, it proved less than satisfactory.
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