One Piece: The Strongest Trait System novel Chapter 208

Chapter 208: [208] : Ace is Saved! Fire Fist! Between Brothers!

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Sabaody Archipelago.

The citizens and reporters stared in horror at the giant screen.

At this moment, a crucial Marine combatant, Kizaru, had been sent tumbling by a slash from Whitebeard. His fingers were even trembling subconsciously from the mental shock. Even against a severely deteriorating Whitebeard fighting on fumes, Kizaru couldn’t break through.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku, though immensely powerful, was completely pinned down by Dark King Rayleigh’s desperate defense, unable to disengage...

And before the last two Warlords, Mihawk and Boa Hancock—stood the man who had completely rewritten the course of this epic war—the absolute ruler of the seas, Sky Sovereign Rowen!

Before this man, even the World’s Greatest Swordsman had sheathed his world-renowned black blade, Yoru, his hands hanging at his sides, showing no intention of resistance.

And the Pirate Empress... had directly collapsed before this man!

All of the Navy’s forces of Justice were now completely blocked by the pirates.

And Straw Hat Luffy, this great pirate with a bounty exceeding one billion Beri, who had shown the world his formidable strength in this epic war.

His full power could even block a Marine HQ Admiral—was now, under the cover of the pirate forces, charging directly towards Fire Fist Ace.

At this moment, the eyes of the entire world were focused on Luffy.

CRACKLE! BOOM!

The onlookers on Sabaody Archipelago stared in horror at the terrifying figure on the screen.

The usually small and unremarkable Straw Hat Luffy—was now like an incarnation of a demon. Transformed into a figure over three meters tall, his bones and muscles incredibly inflated, his arms and legs a steel-like purplish-black, his chest adorned with a demonic pattern.

What terrified the world and the Marine forces even more—was the horrifying crimson-black lightning coiling around this man’s body!

After this epic war, everyone now understood what this violent, tyrannical crimson-black lightning represented.

The power that could transcend all on these seas!

The power that made the Four Emperors, and the new Emperor, Sky Sovereign Rowen, so terrifyingly strong!

Haōshoku Coating.

Under this violent, tyrannical energy, the entire execution platform began to tremble and crack.

The crucial Marine combatants stared, their faces grim. ’Straw Hat’s Haki... how is it even stronger than when he blocked Akainu??’

Rowen looked at Luffy’s Traits, his eyes flashing.

Sun God (Apex Gold)—had been completely ignited, its power now in full effect!

Luffy’s Haki—fueled by the hopes of everyone present, had grown even stronger.

This Apex Gold tier super-potential Trait was now beginning to show its true power.

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WHOOSH!

A figure slowly stood up.

The Marine forces—and the citizens and reporters on Sabaody watching the screen, erupted in cheers upon seeing this figure.

HERO GARP!

Garp’s full name, due to the ’D’ and Dragon, was not known to the public. The world generally only knew him as ’Garp the Hero’—

—At this incredibly critical moment... the man who had repeatedly cornered the Pirate King Gol D. Roger had stood up once more!

Previously, Straw Hat Luffy was knocked from the sky by Hero Garp—they believed this time would be no exception.

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"GET OUT OF THE WAY! GRAMPS!" Luffy yelled at Garp, who was once again blocking his path, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

"I AM A MARINE HQ VICE ADMIRAL! HOW CAN I GET OUT OF THE WAY??" Garp roared back, his eyes filled with immense emotional turmoil.

"IF YOU WANT TO SAVE FIRE FIST ACE—DEFEAT ME FIRST!" Garp grit his teeth, roaring at Luffy.

"I-I can’t do it!" Luffy’s advance halted.

Looking at Garp, Luffy grit his teeth so hard they nearly shattered.

"CAN’T DO IT?? THEN DIE HERE! MONKEY D. LUFFY! I WILL TREAT YOU AS AN ENEMY!" Garp bellowed.

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"Garp... you bastard,"

Sengoku muttered, gritting his teeth. His words to Straw Hat were already a clear enough hint—and Garp wasn’t even using Haōshoku Coating!

But Sengoku couldn’t bring himself to blame Garp.

Because Garp was genuinely trying to channel his Haki, but couldn’t.

This iron-willed man, facing the true life-or-death moment of his family—his heart was completely shaken—Once the spirit was in such turmoil... Haki, as its manifestation, became chaotic and unusable!

Forget Haki, even Devil Fruits, as manifestations of desire, were the same. Look at Kizaru, desperately trying to complete his mission, yet his body couldn’t move as he wished.

The human spirit held infinite possibilities, even birthing miraculous powers like Devil Fruits and Haki—but conversely, once the spiritual defenses were breached... people would lose control of their bodies, trembling uncontrollably, feeling nauseous.

Rowen understood this perfectly.

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"Cut the Image Transponder Snail feed," Sengoku ordered.

Click!

Instantly, the live broadcast on Sabaody Archipelago went dark.

"Wh-What happened?? Why did the broadcast stop??" The citizens and reporters on Sabaody exclaimed in confusion.

"What happened?? What happened to Straw Hat??"

"Did Hero Garp defeat Straw Hat??"

"Was Fire Fist Ace executed??"

The crowd on Sabaody descended into chaos. But with the feed cut, they could see nothing.

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"Old man..." Ace whispered, looking at Garp’s back. He too understood Garp’s hint, his vision blurring.

"HMPH!!!" Garp roared, swinging his fist towards Luffy. But it contained not a shred of Haki.

"Ahhhh!!!" Luffy roared, shattering his own teeth as he threw a punch.

BANG!

SPURT!

Luffy’s right fist slammed heavily into Garp’s chin. Blood sprayed from Garp’s mouth. Garp looked at Luffy, his eyes filled with memories of Luffy’s childhood. Then, he slowly closed his eyes.

WHOOSH! BANG!

Garp crashed heavily into the ruins below, buried by rubble.

"Garp... In the end, you’re still their grandfather," Sengoku’s face was incredibly grim.

"Sigh," Tsuru also sighed. In this situation, even she couldn’t blame Garp in the slightest.

"VICE ADMIRAL GARP!" The Marine forces stared in horror at the scene. Hero Garp—knocked from the sky by Straw Hat Luffy... His condition unknown!

The last line of defense was broken.

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"ACE! I’M HERE!" Luffy bounced continuously before Ace. In Gear Fourth Boundman, Luffy couldn’t completely suppress this elasticity.

"You idiot... still as reckless as ever," Ace smiled.

"Impact Wave——!" Sengoku, now desperate, prepared to break through Rayleigh’s blockade with his full strength. They hadn’t lost yet!

WHOOSH!

A key, made entirely of wax, emerged from it, caught by Luffy—the power of the Paramecia Wax-Wax Fruit.

CLICK!

FWOOSH!

"FIRE FIST——!!!" A supremely confident roar echoed.

FWOOSH! BOOM!

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BOOM!

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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

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