In the sky, shattered clouds and pervasive dust mingled, speaking of the battle's ferocity.
Just as this duel was about to reach its climax, an arrogant laugh suddenly broke the silence.
"Hmph, I can't stand to watch anymore!" The voice, filled with boundless arrogance and disdain, instantly came from afar.
Brogy and Dorry were preparing their final, fatal blow to each other when that voice swept over them with a chilling pressure.
The two giants froze, realizing something was wrong in an instant.
The next second, the person made their Move.
A blurred figure rapidly approached, his hands transforming into two viscous liquid masses that lunged at the two giants.
The viscous liquid quickly spread, instantly covering the limbs of giants Brogy and Dorry. Immediately after, the liquid hardened, binding them firmly like steel.
Even as they struggled with all their might, exhausting their last bit of Qi, they still couldn't break free from the restraints.
Brogy roared, his fist swinging powerfully, but its immense force seemed so powerless against the viscous restraint.
"Who are you?" Anger and helplessness flashed in Dorry's eyes. He growled, his voice tinged with exhaustion and resentment.
Kai and his group, who were watching from a distance, were also stunned. Luffy's fists were clenched, and his furrowed brow revealed strong displeasure.
The anger of having the duel rules broken erupted like fire in his eyes.
This was what Luffy hated most: when two sides were dueling for honor, someone would actually break the duel and launch a sneak attack.
"Who dares to ruin a duel?" Luffy roared in a low voice, his rage exploding in his mind like thunder.
For a warrior, a duel was the highest honor; every Move was a defense of their beliefs and dignity.
Luffy could not tolerate those who attacked from behind and schemed treacherously.
Vivi's gaze narrowed slightly. A hint of alertness flashed in her eyes as she whispered, "He's Mr.3 of Baroque Works, a Candle-Candle Fruit User."
At this moment, Kai's expression didn't change much, but a coldness surged in his eyes.
Such an enemy was destined to become a stepping stone on the Straw Hat Pirates' path.
Meanwhile, the person was already standing in front of Brogy and Dorry, arms crossed, a contemptuous smile on his face.
That laugh carried unconcealed arrogance, as if everything was under his control. His eyes were full of confidence and greed.
"Blue Ogre Dorry and Red Ogre Brogy, two bounties of 100 million Berries each, I won't be polite."
Mr.3 said arrogantly, his voice full of smugness and ruthlessness, "Even if you are giants, you can't stop my Candle Cage."
His gaze swept over Kai and his group, seemingly not putting them in his eyes.
"And the Straw Hat," Mr.3's eyes flashed with a sneer,
"Just some nobodies from the East Blue. To get 400 million Berries in bounty today is truly an unexpected delight!"
Luffy's face darkened, and a flicker of anger flashed in his eyes. He roared at Mr.3: "Let them go!"
However, Mr.3 wore a cold smirk, seemingly not taking Luffy seriously at all.
The giants, firmly bound in their limbs, could not resist and could only watch as their dignity was trampled by the enemy.
Luffy's anger reached its peak.
Luffy extended his index finger, which was enveloped in a dense Armament Haki.
Immediately after, his index finger instantly elongated, rapidly striking towards Mr.3.
"Rubber—Finger Pistol!"
In an instant, the air seemed to be torn apart. Luffy's finger transformed into a black ray of light, piercing through with fierce power.
The black aura carried an irresistible penetrative force; even the air vibrated, instantly breaking through the limits of distance and speed.
Mr.3 had no time to react. The smile had not fully faded from his face when he already felt a fatal threat.
His eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, astonishment and regret mixed in an instant. However, his body was already unable to react.
With a "Puff!", his chest was pierced by the hardened index finger, and blood instantly gushed out.
Bright red blood stained his blue and white clothes, and before he could fully react, he had already fallen to the ground, gasping in pain, blood overflowing from the corner of his mouth.
He trembled, clutching his chest, unable to believe the reality before him.
That one finger seemed to break through all his defenses, instantly severely injuring him. That speed, that power, he was completely unable to dodge.
"This… how is this possible…" Mr.3 uttered with difficulty, having completely lost the ability to counterattack.
Luffy's Move was developed from combat drills, inspired by the Rokushiki Finger Pistol, combined with his Rubber-Rubber Fruit ability and Armament Haki.
The first time it was unleashed, it demonstrated absolute speed and penetrative power, completely overwhelming an enemy of Mr.3's caliber before he could even react.
The battle ended in an instant. The air was filled with the smell of blood, and Mr.3 lay on the ground, clutching his chest.
He was instantly defeated by Luffy without even using his Candle-Candle Fruit ability; their strength was not on the same level at all.
Sunlight filtered through the giant forest, casting dappled light and shadow on Luffy's back.
Luffy's right hand hung down, his fingertips trembling slightly, as he retracted the black-glowing Armament Haki.
His gaze was cold, like a drawn sword, revealing an undeniable sharpness.
"Luffy's Comprehension Ability is indeed good," Kai's voice sounded softly, with a hint of admiration.
His gaze did not linger on the fallen Mr.3 but fell on Luffy.
In just a few months, this lively young man had grown to such an extent.
His Move just now, whether it was the application of Armament Haki or the creative development of his Devil Fruit ability, revealed extremely high talent.
"Rubber Finger Pistol… a good Move." Zoro smiled slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.
He wasn't good at expressing himself, but his inner approval was already self-evident.
Luffy's progress made him feel a sense of urgency; as the Straw Hat Pirates' swordsman, he couldn't fall behind either.
Zoro's hand unconsciously tightened on his sword hilt, his gaze instinctively falling on his arm.
The training was not enough. His cultivation needed to be more rigorous; only by continuously breaking through his limits could he stand taller in future battles.
Sanji, leaning against a tree trunk nearby, lit a cigarette, his eyes complex.
He looked up slightly, watching the smoke slowly rise, a barely perceptible smile gracing his lips.
"What an unexpected guy." What surged in his heart was not only admiration but also a hint of fighting spirit.
"That's just Luffy," Nami stood not far away, smiling slightly, her eyes filled with unreserved trust.
She had never doubted this man; no matter what kind of difficulty, as long as he took it seriously, he would definitely accomplish it.
Luffy was not only their Captain but also their belief.
Vivi stood rooted to the spot, staring blankly at everything.
She had never seen Luffy like this. That last blow was so fast that her eyes couldn't even keep up.
A powerful aura instantly swept across the battlefield; even the air seemed to solidify.
"Is this… the Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates?" A hint of shock flashed in Vivi's heart.