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"But if... I mean if, the imitation Azure Dragon Loya is an extremely fast expert, then the task of chasing us might fall to him."

"Then the four of us will definitely be caught by him. When that happens, the three of you be careful. Never act alone in front of a super-fast expert!"

"We must form a four-corner formation, back to back, to defend each other!"

Chapter 222 Dual Devil Fruit Users

Looking down at the four people, back to back, forming a four-corner formation, Loya couldn't help but chuckle with amusement.

"Good combat awareness; he didn't lose his composure due to anger."

Loya made a compliment.

But the mockery in his eyes was still undeniable.

Loya used [Temporary Optimization] to turn Lyme Jones' spinal cord into a bone whip sword.

"A user with two Devil Fruit abilities?!"

Ben Beckman was stunned.

"Oh?" Loya asked in surprise. "How can you be so sure? Just because I changed the shape of the bone marrow? Couldn't that be a trick?"

But after Loya finished speaking, without waiting for Beckman's reply, he added on his own:

"Hmm, wait a minute, your Observation Haki is indeed quite good. You should be able to see through this and know it's definitely not some kind of illusion!"

"But... logically speaking, people would assume that you can only eat one Devil Fruit..."

"So even if they see my ability to alter the shape of objects, they probably won't immediately consider me as a dual Devil Fruit user."

"But you immediately and without hesitation concluded that this is my second Devil Fruit ability!"

"Well, it seems you, Beckman, have quite a lot of knowledge! Have you perhaps met a user with two Devil Fruit abilities before?"

Loya stared at Beckman and spoke slowly and deliberately.

However, Beckman narrowed his eyes but did not answer Loya's question.

Instead, he proceeded to analyze the situation on his own:

"Now I understand why you, as a replica of the Azure Dragon, look so different from Kaido in your half-beast dragon-human form!"

"You used this ability to alter the shape of objects to modify your own physical body!"

"Of course, this also includes the fact that you have already trained your physical body to the extreme."

"Furthermore, if it's possible to modify the physical body, then it's not hard to deduce that if the body suffers severe injuries, such as having an arm severed or a heart pierced..."

"You should also be able to reattach a severed arm and restore a damaged heart to its original state in an instant by modifying the physical body!"

"This means that you will be invincible until your strength is exhausted!"

Beckman's words seemed to be an analysis of Loya for Loya to hear.

But Loya saw right through his thoughts.

"Yes, very good, excellent analysis!"

"In this way, your companions will have a better understanding of my intelligence!"

As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated!"

Loya said with a cold laugh.

Yes, Beckman analyzed these things not to tell Loya, nor to show how smart he was.

Instead, Beckman needed to analyze the information he saw about Loya and share it with the other three.

The three of them were tasked with gathering intelligence on Loya, so that they wouldn't make misjudgments in the upcoming battles due to a lack of understanding of the enemy, Loya.

The ship's doctor, Hongo, the navigator, Bendick Snake, and the combatant, Fury Gabu, all broke out in a cold sweat as they listened to Beckman and Loya's conversation!

They finally figured it out.

The conversation between these two people was an absolute crushing of the intelligence of onlookers.

It was only after hearing Loya's analysis that the three of them realized that Beckman's analysis was actually meant for them!

As for what the three of them were thinking just now?

Of course, I was shocked and completely dumbfounded!

A user with two Devil Fruit abilities?!

They had never even heard of such a thing before!

Chapter 223 Ryuo's Overpowered Defense Barrier

Besides the powerful abilities of the imitation Azure Dragon, which is a mythical beast species,

Another unknown fruit's ability can even modify the physical body and weapon form!

In other words, it repairs all damage to the physical body!

Always remain invincible until your physical strength is exhausted!

This... left the three Hongo members utterly speechless!

How is this played?

The Azure Dragon's physical body was already incredibly powerful!

He is even able to treat himself!

Moreover, it's not just any treatment, because Beckman's analysis describes it as a "healing in an instant" level of treatment!

So, how are they supposed to fight in this situation?

Zoan-type Devil Fruit users all have insane physical strength!

163. Will Loya's stamina be exhausted?

Perhaps their stamina will be exhausted first?

There's absolutely no way to win this!

Why don't we just stop fighting?

The three men from the village were drenched in sweat.

……

The three men from Hongo should have been drenched in sweat and feeling utterly hopeless.

However, Loya's keen observation skills clearly revealed a subtle detail in the expressions of the three Hongo members!

It certainly looked like he was covered in sweat.

But they didn't panic.

Instead, there seems to be a sense of restrained emotion within it.

If one does not carefully discern this “forbearance,” Loya might mistakenly believe that they were enduring humiliation and anger because Lyme Jones’s spinal cord was made into a white bone whip sword.

But Loya has always been a master at understanding people's hearts.

It's easy to tell that their "forbearance" is for something else entirely!

So... what are they holding back?

Generally speaking, the purpose of forbearance is to deliver a sudden and devastating blow to the opponent at the opportune moment!

'So, after realizing the overwhelming advantage of my dual Devil Fruit abilities, they're still holding back, preparing to deliver a fatal blow?'

'So, what way is there to deliver a fatal blow to a dual Devil Fruit user like me, who is practically invincible physically?'

'Ah... I understand!'

Loya's eyes darted around, finding it somewhat amusing.

So he opened his mouth and said:

"By the way, do you really think this square formation can withstand my attack?"

"The main thing to deal with in this kind of square formation is my speed, right?"

"Because of this square formation, each of you can guard one direction, and as long as the overall formation is not destroyed, it can withstand attacks from any direction..."

"But..."

At this point, Loya looked at Beckman with a mocking smile, "The premise of this formation is that my attack power cannot break through your defense..."

Beckman's backup group ①⑦⑨⑥0③7⑨②一964 has been keeping a close eye on 46 zero Loya.

When the mockery in Loya's eyes became apparent.

Beckman's eyes widened in surprise.

"Impossible! You think your attack power can shatter our formation in one blow? You're seriously underestimating us Red Army cadres!"

Beckman said it was impossible.

But in his heart, very ominous thoughts had begun to arise...

In fact, the four of them could instantly intertwine their Ryuo Haki, forming a wall of Ryuo Haki to block external attacks.

That is, four in one!