One Piece: Nobody knows Devil Fruits better than me.

Chapter 202 Vector Fruit, Conqueror's Haki Entanglement!

"Hey, that guy seems completely enraged by the boss!"

The soldiers of the detained troops, who had already left the battlefield, gazed at the sea behind them.

At this moment, I couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

The reason is simple—because we are currently on the battlefield behind us.

That sea area is in 'riot'.

"I'm going to destroy you! You insect!"

"How dare you to play tricks on me like this!"

At this moment, aboard the North Sea Cross.

Thatcherz M. Pierre Saint's jet-black armor seemed to crack slightly at this moment.

And through the crack, more holes could be seen appearing on the armor.

Subsequently
"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

From those holes, white bullets shot out continuously at a speed completely invisible to the naked eye.

What's most astonishing is the countless attacks that followed Pierre Saint's attacks.

The entire surrounding sea seemed to come alive at that moment.

The howling sea wind whipped the waves wildly, and the surging waves continued to rise relentlessly.

Like startled wild beasts, they charged toward Roy on the sea!

In the blink of an eye, the swirling winds had reached almost the level of gales, and the tsunami that swept back from the sea had reached a height of over 100 meters.

"What exactly is that guy's ability? The destructive power is terrifying!"

This is also the source of the horror felt by the marines in the detained force at this moment.

They considered themselves to be veterans who had followed Roy for a long time, and had seen many battles between strong individuals, including facing Vermeer's Golden Lion.

Even with the Golden Lion's attack, they could still make out that something seemed to be 'floating' in the air.

However, they couldn't understand this Celestial Dragon's abilities at all.

Why isn't the boss fighting back?

"Idiot, didn't you see that? This guy can reflect attacks!"

"So how do you say we fight?"

Should we go help?

The marines were discussing this.

"Okay, shut up."

Then they heard Far's voice.

At that moment, both Far and Hans were watching the battle in the distance.

But compared to the marines, their expressions were relatively calm.

"Our boss's mission for us is to help the pirate guerrillas maintain order on the island and report on the battle situation there."

"As for the rest, that's none of our business!"

Farr glanced at the marines in front of him and said, "Or do you think the boss will lose?"

As soon as these words came out.

The marines in the detention unit were taken aback at first.

Then they all shook their heads in unison: "How could the boss possibly lose?"

As members of the detention unit, their confidence in Roy had long since reached a point of near blind faith.

They watched Roy grow step by step to where he is now, from his initial battles against the Seven Warlords of the Sea, to the Three Armies Exercise, and finally to the decisive battle against Shiki. They nurtured him all the way.

Loy Amos is not going to lose—that's practically their most basic belief.

As for why Roy seems to be at a disadvantage now?
they do not know.

But they firmly believed that there must be a reason for it.

And that is indeed the case.
"This guy's abilities are really strange."

At this moment, they were dodging and defending against Pierre Saint's attacks.

This was what Roy was thinking.

From the moment he saw the other person, he already knew their Devil Fruit ability.

The user of the fruit has been identified as 'Thatcherz M. Pierre Saint'.

[The Devil Fruit has been confirmed as a 'Paramecia-type Vector Fruit', and is currently being analyzed and stored in the 'Devil Fruit Encyclopedia'.]

[Devil Fruit Ability - Can manipulate anything that can be touched by both hands and has a 'direction']

[Effects at Each Level]

[LV3: Gains all Devil Fruit abilities, can manipulate the vector properties of objects touched by both hands, and can freely change, weaken or enhance their speed, direction and kinetic energy, thereby 'reflecting' and 'enhancing' attacks. It is ineffective against living beings other than oneself. Requires 19 billion Berries to unlock]

The 'vector control' that can be maintained on a touched object only lasts for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, the object must be touched again to continue controlling it.

[LV4: Fruit Deep Development, the range of things that can be manipulated expands, and it can manipulate the vector properties of non-physical things such as 'light', 'fire', and 'energy'. Permanent unlock requires 38 billion Berries.]

[LV5: Fruit Awakening - Vector of All Things, the ability no longer requires reaction time, can passively reflect all 'attacks' that come near you, and 'enhance' all attacks you launch. The ability no longer requires touching with both hands, and can be 'vectored' by touching any part of your body. Requires 101 billion Berries to permanently unlock]

The greater the enhancement of the vector, the greater the physical exertion required.

Like his colleagues, this God Knight of the Thatcherz family consumed a top-tier Devil Fruit.

The so-called vector is all energy that has a directional concept—this is an extremely broad capacity.

The flow of seawater, the blowing of wind, and even the energy transmitted by fists and attacks can theoretically be controlled by him and have a 'reflection' effect.

All his attacks can be amplified, resulting in a significant increase in power.

As Pierre Saint put it, this is indeed a power that is almost invincible in a certain sense.

However, its shortcomings are also quite obvious.

Even after the fruit awakens, there is still a hard condition for activating its power—that is, 'touching'.

He must make contact with parts of his body to gain control over the vectors of an object.

Then comes the problem.

Roy was certain that his previous attacks had never touched the other's body—but even so, his attacks were still deflected.

"Fruit encyclopedias are never wrong."

"Then the only one with a problem is this guy."

Roy was well aware of this situation.

This is why he has not launched an attack but has chosen to observe and avoid it.

Now, he is basically certain.

"The bullets that guy fired, and the red smoke ring around him, are all part of his body."

"That's why my abilities were controlled when I touched that bullet and the red smoke on his body."

"The same principle applies to his manipulation of the sea and the wind—where his bullets are fired and where his smoke dissipates is the area his 'body' touches."

This is the only explanation.

But the question is—how did they manage to do that?
Roy had already made a guess about this.

But he needs confirmation.

"Perfect. Let's try that move."

As he murmured to himself, Roy casually shattered the giant wave that was crashing towards him, and then...
[Brain-Brain Fruit LV4 - Enhanced Brain Control and Perception]

[Rumble-Rumble Fruit LV5 - Heart Net]

【Fruit Pairing - Enhanced Five Senses】

In that instant, his perception surged once again.

His brain began to process every detail frantically at that moment, allowing him to perceive almost every single splash of water from the surrounding waves.

His sense of smell also made his perceptions increasingly clear.

With this, he was finally able to 'see' the things that were constantly shooting at him from the surrounding sea.

Those were sections of white bone.

In addition, the scent carried by the sea breeze told him what the red smoke surrounding Pierre Saint was.

That was the smell of blood.

That's right, just as Roy guessed.

The bullets fired by the opponent were not bullets, but 'bone'.

The smoke surrounding the other party was not smoke, but 'blood'.

Those are all part of his body.

As for how he did it.
"Is the armor he's wearing a product of ancient technology?"

Roy's gaze swept over Pierre Saint's black armor.

He had seen Enel's special armor and weapons when they fought in the Sabaody Archipelago—according to Enel, they were a gift from Satan, one of the Five Elders, and the culmination of ancient technology.

And it is obvious
As a formal knight of the gods, Pierre Saint also possesses similar technological creations.

His armor can extract his bones to serve as bullets—wherever the bullets pass, everything naturally comes under his control.

The armor could also vaporize his blood, serving as a barrier—wherever the mist spread, all attacks would be reflected.

In addition, there is another key point that constitutes this 'cycle'.

"This guy is a knight of gods. Even if his bones are broken, he will heal immediately, and even if his blood is drawn, it will be replenished."

Roy had realized that the God Knights' ability to instantly recover from injuries was a key element of this power.

It can be said that this armor almost completely erased the flaws of Pir Saint's abilities and amplified his advantages to the extreme.

"This is the foundation that has ruled the world for 800 years."

Roy couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and vigilance.

In terms of individual strength, the God Knights may not be able to compare with the exceptionally talented Four Emperors. However, the vast resources controlled by the World Government and the contract with Lord Im are enough to make up for this.

From Shamrock's sword, which ate a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, to the special equipment worn by Enel and Pierre Saint, one can see the terrifying depth of this foundation.

"I wish I could one day equip each of the twelve zodiac signs with similar gear."

Roy whispered.

Right now
"To be distracted during a battle is truly courting death!"

A low growl came from Pierre Saint.

next moment.
"Buzz!"

The bone bullet, flying towards Roy, had already reached him.

At the same time, Roy reacted instantly.

In his hand, the black and red Conqueror's Haki lightning reappeared.

But
"Buzz!"

Just moments later, the domineering green lightning dissipated once again.

Roy frowned and dodged the attack by sidestepping.

"It's still not right. This way of wrapping is also wrong—it's much harder than I imagined."

After dodging, he looked down at his fist again.

Yes.

From the very beginning of the battle, he was trying—trying to master 'Conqueror's Haki Entanglement'.

That is a combat technique that only true overlords with extremely high levels of Conqueror's Haki can master.

After realizing the true nature of the world government.

His desire to be enveloped in Conqueror's Haki grew even stronger.

Because he knows it very well.

The Conqueror's Haki entangling technique is currently the only known way to break the God Knight's 'immortality'.

"Once I can fully master 'Entanglement', my strength will increase significantly once again."

With this in mind, Roy looked at Pierre Saint again.

"This guy's a good whetstone, let's practice on him some more."

He was determined in his heart.

But it is precisely at this moment
"!!!"

Roy's expression suddenly changed.

He suddenly turned his head and looked at Mont Blanc Island not far behind him.

He clearly sensed the enhanced mental network and heightened perception that he had maintained.

On Montblanc Island, the auras of the two combatants were beginning to change.

"it turns out."

Seeing Roy suddenly turn his head to look at the other side, Pierre Saint's anger reached its peak.

"You dare to ignore me?"

He's had enough!

In fact, he had already realized this from the beginning—the lower realm creature in front of him seemed to be intentionally using him to practice 'Conqueror's Haki Entanglement'.

This reminded him of one of his colleagues.

"Pierre, you are weak."

That was a man named Saint Figarand Shamlock.

It was the existence he hated and feared the most.

"To be honest—if it weren't for the fact that a group of knights fell in God Valley back then, and my good-for-nothing brother left the Holy Land, you wouldn't have been qualified to enter Shangra and become a 'Knight of God'."

Peel was naturally unconvinced and even challenged Shamrock.

But the final result was that, if it weren't for the 'Deep Sea Contract' he possessed as a God Knight, he wouldn't have even lasted a single move against Shamrock.

"You lack the talent to be a strong person, and fighting you is boring."

At that time, Shamrock, who had defeated him, showed no joy.

Just like Roy right now—he's fighting, but he's completely distracted.

then
"Shamrock is one thing, but how dare you ignore me—you lowly creature!"

He roared, and at that moment, his armor suddenly shattered completely.

"Click!" "Click!"

The body beneath the armor was finally revealed at this moment.

Just as Roy had guessed—beneath the armor, Pierre Saint's body was riddled with holes.

Inside that suit of armor, countless blades worked together, constantly slicing through his body.

His bones were cut off piece by piece and inserted into the gaps in his armor, where they were transformed into bullets.

His blood was released and then vaporized by his armor into a crimson mist.

His entire body, except for the area with the distinctive mark on his left arm, was almost entirely cut.

Within the armor, some kind of invisible energy is gathering.

Of course, due to the special nature of the God Knight, his body is quickly repaired while being cut.

And at this moment.
"Buzz!"

As the armor cracked, the mechanisms inside operated at an increasingly frenetic pace.

A powerful force tore at his body, and finally...
"Crack!"

His entire spine was torn off.

"Ow!"

The intense pain caused Pierre Saint to let out a beast-like roar—although his spine regenerated moments later.

Meanwhile...
"Buzz!"

His intense pain seemed to transform into some kind of tangible energy at that moment, flowing into his armor.

then
"Crack!"

His massive spine was used as a 'bullet' and inserted into the largest hole in his armor.

That invisible energy also gathered on the 'bullet' at this moment.

[Vector Manipulation - God-Slaying Spear - Spear of Pain]

As soon as he finished speaking, the 'spear' formed from his spine suddenly shot towards Roy!

The moment it left the barrel, the surrounding air seemed to groan under the strain.

"boom!"

Wherever it passed, everything around it was affected by the 'vector' it carried—the escort ships around the sea were directly swept up along with it at that moment.

Wind direction, ocean currents, heat energy—every vector existing in the surrounding area was stirred by this attack, transforming into its tail flame, which shot towards Roy.

And its speed far exceeded any of the previous attacks!
Seeing this, Pierre Saint's lips curled into a sinister smile.

Yes—it was precisely because of the humiliation of his defeat to Shamrock in the past that Pierre Saint chose to ask the Five Elders to forge this armor for him.

After putting on the armor, he felt the 'pain' of his bones and blood being stripped away every moment, and he couldn't even sleep.

But through the power of ancient technology, that pain will transform into his strength, allowing him to prove himself to that bastard Shamrock.
He is qualified to be a knight of the gods, a true powerhouse!
"Die! Bugs!"

He roared.

But the next moment, his sinister smile froze on his face.

Because he saw it.
Faced with his strongest attack, Roy did not choose to dodge as he had before.

He simply raised his hand slowly in front of the spear that was flying towards him.

"Snapped!"

"boom!"

The terrifying shockwave instantly created a massive trench in the ocean—a deep, bottomless trench that stretched far into the distance.

But as the direct recipient of that shockwave.

Under Pierre Saint's incredulous gaze, Roy grasped the white spear.

At that moment, Pierre Saint could see it clearly.

His strongest strike landed just inches from Roy's palm, but couldn't get any closer.

because
"Sizzle!" "Sizzle!" "Sizzle!"

At this moment, something was already wrapped around Roy's hand.

The black and red lightning and the powerful sense of oppression were not unfamiliar to Pierre Saint.

But unlike before—

This time, the black and red lightning did not shatter or disintegrate.

Quite the opposite.

It almost solidified, wrapping firmly around Roy's arm like an arm guard formed from lightning.

then
"Crack!"

Roy gently
A handshake.

"boom!"

And so the white bone spear shattered and disintegrated inch by inch in an instant.

Upon seeing this, Pierre Saint's eyes widened.

"Conqueror's Haki enveloping you!?"

(End of this chapter)