The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

"go to hell!!"

Kaido roared and unleashed a scorching breath, blasting towards Luffy, who was barely managing to defend himself!

Boom~! !

The intense, blazing light almost dyed the entire sky of Wano Country red, and even the rocks on it were all pulverized by the impact.

Countless cracks and endless rubble fell towards the banquet hall of Ghost Island below.

The entire Skull Castle "607" was already on the verge of collapse, and it might completely crumble under this attack!

However, Luffy, who was at the very center of the raging fire, used his amazing willpower to leap from the ground and soar into the sky.

"Knew it……"

Kaido stared intently at everything. "Exactly the same as when he took my breath head-on without any problems!!"

"It's true that rubber can defend against lightning, but I've never heard of it being able to avoid fire either!!"

"This is absolutely not the nature or capability that rubber should have!!"

Kaido gradually came to the answer in his heart, and Luffy once again avoided Kaido and soared into the sky.

"This is far more troublesome and difficult to deal with than any enemy I've ever encountered before..."

Luffy, suspended in mid-air, looked serious and took a deep breath: "But I absolutely cannot lose either!!"

Feeling the power surging within him once more, his eyes shone with renewed fighting spirit.

"Whether you're doing it for your own group or for those guys in Wano Country~"

Kaido gazed at Luffy on the horizon and slowly said, "But no matter which side you're on, I have to tell you first!"

"The people of Wano Country are already used to defeat, a group of peaceful weaklings, honorable dead, and losers who love to make excuses."

"I'm tired of seeing this kind of thing. Whether they're genuinely strong or just putting on a brave face, it doesn't matter. But there's one thing..."

"That's the winner, no need to say more!! Which category do you belong to among these people?!"

The dragon's spiked club crackled with boundless black lightning, preparing to unleash another powerful attack to blast the arrogant brat before it to smithereens.

However, a fist, faster than Kaido, slammed into his face.

"Ape King Spinning Bomb!!"

Bang~! !

A powerful, fierce fist struck Kaido's face, causing crimson and black lightning to explode repeatedly, sending Kaido flying.

But that's not what shocked Kaido, it's...

"His aura of power... it just changed?!"

Although it was only for a brief moment, Kaido sensed that some incredible power was gradually reviving within the brat's body.

"As expected, he had a secret too!!"

The thought popped into my head, but it was immediately replaced by intense pain.

That punch was incredibly powerful and painful!

"not enough!!"

However, Luffy showed no joy after his attack succeeded. Instead, he chased after Kaido's flying figure and rushed over quickly.

"This power is not enough!! We need to be stronger, much stronger!!"

A flash of dark gold suddenly appeared in his pupils.

The Gear Fourth Giant raised its fist once more, intending to crush Kaido completely in one fell swoop.

However, right where Kaido was knocked down, amidst the billowing smoke, an extremely terrifying killing intent instantly rose.

Luffy's secret and Luffy's power also ignited the most extreme killing intent and fighting spirit in Kaido's bones and heart.

"Bring it on, kid!!"

This loud shout almost moved the thunder in the sky, and all the overwhelming lightning on his body intertwined with the Eight Precepts he held tightly in his hands.

With this final blow, let's shatter the dreams of these new-age brats!

"Kaido!!"

Seeing this, Luffy's fighting spirit soared, and he unleashed his full power, pouring all his strength into the massive punch of his right arm.

All the determination, all the domineering spirit, everything, was transformed into this final strike that would decide the outcome!

Boom~! !

Before the people even arrived, two extremely powerful killing intents were already rampaging across the entire island from the top of Ghost Island.

This long-running war has all been gambled on this one attack!

"Roaring Thunder Gossip!!"

This upgraded version of Thunder Bagua technique unleashed the power of the Eight Guardians, imbued with the strongest power of a Mythical Zoan and the strongest Conqueror's Aura of a Yonko, as it blasted towards Luffy.

"Rubber, rubber..."

Luffy was also completely focused; at that moment, all he could see was Kaido and his spiked club.

"King Ape Spear!!"

It's also an enhanced version of the King Kong Gun, currently Luffy's strongest attack imbued with Conqueror's Haki, and is intended as a decisive blow against Kaido.

However~~

Just as the spiked club came crashing down on his head, he was about to throw the same heavy punch.

A mysterious white figure suddenly appeared behind Luffy.

*Thud!*

At top speed, it instantly rushed behind the unsuspecting Luffy, its two arms like iron clamps, firmly restraining Luffy's right arm that was about to strike!

"Um?!!"

Luffy's expression changed instantly, completely unprepared for someone to appear and disrupt things.

However, before he could break free, he heard a resolute, low murmur coming from beneath the puppet-like mask:

"Iron!!"

Suddenly, an enormous force, as heavy as a thousand pounds, began to pull Luffy's right arm backward, rendering him unable to move for a moment.

"Damn it!!"

Luffy, of course, would not sit idly by and wait to die. He gritted his teeth and decided to fight to the death.

"Nerve-wide numbness!!"

Another low growl came from the masked puppet man's mouth.

The next moment, Luffy's body suddenly stiffened.

It was like that tingling sensation of someone sleeping and having their arm pressed against theirs, instantly spreading throughout Luffy's body, making him feel as if his body had slipped out of his control for a moment...

The paralyzing effect of the MaMa Fruit can cause the target's body to fall into a state of numbness and tingling.

While Luffy was momentarily stunned, Kaido's attack was already upon him.

"Um?!!"

The intrusion of CP0 was also unexpected by Kaido, causing his pupils to shrink suddenly.

At the same time, the scene that was etched deep in my memory and could never be erased reappeared before me.

Just eighteen years ago, in this very country.

His life-or-death battle with Kozuki Oden was almost decided, but at the crucial moment...

Kozuki Oden was distracted by a false face, ultimately suffering a crushing defeat and rewriting the fates of countless people!

His terrified expression back then is so similar to Luffy's shocked face now!

Is it possible that this time, we will also be unable to escape the same battle and fate as before?!

Boom~! !

Kaido's offensive was unstoppable and irreversible.

At this moment, in this instant, there was absolutely no way to stop this strike that was infused with all the techniques.

"Am I going to be defeated?!"

As the massive spiked club tore through the gale and was about to descend upon his head, Luffy could only watch helplessly.

"If we lose, it means we'll lose everything..."

Partners, dreams, freedom, hope...

Kaido's ambition will eventually devour everything he once cherished.

"Is it all over?!"

In that brief moment, a multitude of thoughts surged through his mind.

"No, wait, there's also Link!!"

A figure suddenly flashed through his mind.

"Even if I fall, Link will still stand up and help his comrades defeat Kaido!!"

"Dong dong dong..."

As this thought arose, at the same time, a battle song, like the powerful sound of drums, exploded instantly in Luffy's heart.

That ability, which was unlocked in the first half of Route 3.4 of the Grand Line, was further enhanced by the training at the Canned Food Workshop, the baptism of the Marineford War, and the impact of the most intense battle over Onigashima.

Finally, that power will be released completely!

"With Link around, everything will be fine. He's the most reliable person on the ship!!"

Thinking of this, as if all the burdens had been lifted, Luffy's lips suddenly curled into a joyful smile that he had never seen before.

As the iron bar drew ever closer, Link thought, "I have to win, Link!!"

Amidst his joyful heart, the thought that this might be his last remained.

However~~~

"I'm so tired~"

Suddenly, accompanied by a soft laugh, blue and white lightning flashed before his eyes, and that extremely familiar figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

Just like during the Marineford War, he stood right in front of me, blocking all of Kizaru's attacks, allowing me to advance without any worries or concerns!

"This guy, you should take care of him, Captain."

Boom~!!!

Exploding blue and white lightning and intertwined black flashes of thunder, fists and spiked clubs, all erupted in an instant above the Demon Island!

660 Joy Boy! Has he awakened? That hidden Devil Fruit ability!!

When Kozuki Oden was distracted, no one stepped forward to stop or deal with him; none of the retainers and samurai he trusted were able to do so.

However, although Luffy is in the same situation as Kozuki Oden back then, he has a completely different group of companions.

Boom~! !

Endless flashes of lightning intertwined, the dazzling blue and white lightning captivating everyone's attention, even Kaido narrowed his eyes slightly.

Then, in the very next second, the lightning bolts were instantly imbued with an extremely powerful Conqueror's Haki, the red and black mingling with the blue and white, creating the most dazzling colors on this sea!

Bang~! !

A dull thud resounded, and the powerful impact sent Kaido flying.

"Lightning?!"

Kaido, who was still somewhat dazed by the comparison between Luffy and Oden, couldn't help but feel a chill upon seeing this scene.

Before him appeared yet another powerful figure, one who could rival him!

"The prop master?! The guy who beat up Lingling..."

Kaido stared intently at the figure before him, surrounded by lightning and composed entirely of blue and white, with no other color in sight.