Chapter 121: Armament Haki Awakening
Inside the Tower of Justice, a large group of people surged through the wide corridors.
Although Sanji had clearly expressed his disdain, who was Franky to care?
"A true man always keeps his word!"
Franky strode alongside Sanji, yelling, "Since you protected my boys, how could I possibly pretend not to see and just escape with them!? But before that..."
His voice trailed off as Franky's pompadour suddenly drooped, his blue bangs covering his face, making him look somewhat dejected.
"No energy... This week's me is SUPER useless..."
"Ah! Big Bro, what's wrong!?"
Zambai, looking worried, immediately waved behind him and shouted, "Quick! Cola! Go find Cola for Big Bro!"
"So, are you here to be comic relief!?"
Sanji gritted his teeth and cursed, then turned his head, his gaze fixed straight ahead on a large door. "Honestly! I'd be grateful if you just didn't drag us down."
Bang!
Sanji leaped high, delivering a flying kick that directly blasted the large door open.
What greeted their eyes was an incredibly spacious room covered with green tatami mats.
The place was exquisitely decorated, even featuring rockeries, a four-cornered pavilion, and a clear, small stream flowing through it.
Upon entering, one immediately felt a sense of leisurely comfort.
And under that four-cornered pavilion, three people sat together, looking completely at ease and relaxed – they were actually drinking tea!
"Ah, someone's here."
Fukurou had just picked up his teacup when the commotion at the door attracted his attention. Seeing Sanji and the others enter, he covered his mouth with one hand and cried out in alarm:
"We've been caught slacking off, Jabra!"
"Shut up! Idiot!"
Bang!
Jabra kicked Fukurou away, then stood up and looked coldly at Sanji.
After seeing the scene on the bridge outside, Jabra had started to slack off.
Spandam had originally given them several fake keys to confuse the enemy; if they tried to open Nico Robin's Seastone handcuffs, they would be delayed by them.
Now, the keys had lost their meaning, and Spandam himself had been sunk into the sea. Jabra directly started slacking on the job, bringing Kumadori and Fukurou here for tea.
"Quite a lot of you, huh?"
Jabra grinned, leaping out from the pavilion. "Since you're here, then all of you can just stay."
"Is that an invitation to join you for tea?"
Sanji exhaled a puff of smoke and said coolly, "Regrettably, we still have things to do. We won't disturb you then."
"Gye哈哈哈!"
Jabra let out a sinister laugh. "I regret it too. You probably won't be having any tea. Because... the wolf is about to start drinking blood."
As he spoke, Jabra's body began to enlarge. His nose protruded, grayish-black fur started to sprout all over his body, fangs squeezed out from between his teeth, and his ten fingers grew sharp claws.
"A monster!"
"A w-werewolf!"
Seeing Jabra's ferocious appearance, Zambai couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. "That's the power of a Devil Fruit!"
"Gye哈哈哈! That's right!"
A red glint flashed in Jabra's eyes. "This great one is a user of the Zoan-type Dog-Dog Fruit, Model: Wolf! I happen to be in a bad mood! Today, I'm going on a killing spree!"
"Is it because you got dumped by Catherine from the mess hall?" Fukurou unzipped his mouth from behind and shouted.
"Fukurou! I'm going to kill you!" Jabra roared back.
Watching this comedic scene, Sanji gradually lost patience.
Little Robin-chan and little Nami-san were still waiting for him to rescue them! Who had time to play around with a bunch of... two bunches of clowns here?
"Since you guys want to help, then I'll leave this place to you," Sanji turned his head, called out to Franky, and prepared to leave.
However...
"I said... since you're here... then all of you can just stay!!"
Werewolf Jabra let out an explosive roar, his figure instantly vanishing from his spot. When he reappeared, he was already blocking the doorway, lifting one leg and kicking out towards Sanji through empty air!
"Rankyaku: Lone Wolf!" (Storm Leg: Lone Wolf!)
A curved beam of blue light, swift as a startled rabbit, bounced across the ground, leaping rapidly forward.
Sanji tapped his toes, leaping into mid-air, quickly dodging the sudden attack.
"Going airborne in front of a Rokushiki master is not a good idea."
Jabra grinned savagely, pushing off the ground hard. Utilizing his Geppo technique, he kicked off the air repeatedly, creating crisp explosive sounds.
Sanji was alarmed seeing his opponent's technique. Facing the enemy who arrived in the blink of an eye, he lifted his black-clad leg and whipped it out like a lash.
Pap—Pap!
Jabra stomped hard on the air, directly changing his trajectory and dodging the whip kick, appearing behind his opponent. He formed his hands as if holding a barbell and slammed the backs of his hands hard onto Sanji's back.
"Tekkai Kenpo: Wolf Bullet!" (Iron Mass Fist Style: Wolf Bullet!)
Bang! Bang!
The powerful blow landed solidly, sending Sanji flying like an arrow loosed from its string, crashing to the ground and kicking up a thick cloud of smoke.
"Curly Brows little bro!"
"Curly Brows!" Franky and the others cried out worriedly.
"Not as impressive as Lucci made him out to be."
Jabra landed slowly, sneering contemptuously. "And I even transformed the moment I saw you. I overestimated you."
"Tch. What are you so smug about?"
A disdainful voice came from within the smoke. Sanji's dark figure walked out unhurriedly. "An attack that barely tickles... you're far from defeating me."
"Heheh. Hope you can still talk tough later." Jabra's ten sharp claws glinted coldly as he rapidly stamped the ground, his figure suddenly vanishing.
Swish!
Swish!
Two sounds of air being torn simultaneously erupted. As Jabra used Soru, Sanji's figure also instantly vanished from his spot.
BANG!!
A fierce collision sent out a shockwave as two legs slammed together.
Jabra was instantly shocked, looking at Sanji incredulously. "How can you...?!"
"It's called Soru, right?"
Sanji smirked. "No one ever said only you guys could learn this technique."
With that, his figure vanished again, then he kicked the werewolf in the abdomen, sending him flying.
BANG!!
Jabra, sent flying backward, crashed straight through a wall, landing outside the room. He clutched his stomach, got up, and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
This guy's kicking power is just too ridiculous! Jabra stared warily at Sanji.
"You're pretty tough."
Sanji felt a faint ache from his foot. "So that's the technique you call Tekkai."
"Gye haha! That's right!"
Jabra laughed wildly, stating unabashedly, "Among those who practice Rokushiki, this great one is the only person who can move freely while maintaining Tekkai over my entire body! Experience my Tekkai Fist Style, created for this very purpose!"
"Rankyaku: Wolf Pack Flurry!" (Storm Leg: Wolf Pack Flurry!)
"That's not a fist style either!" Sanji couldn't help yelling.
Numerous blue slashes, like a pack of wolves, rushed rapidly forward, shattering the ground wherever they passed.
Sanji tapped the ground repeatedly, his figure weaving around the sharp wolf-like slashes, his dark form charging straight towards Jabra. Just then...
"I see it! A perfect chance for a sneak attack!"
A loud shout drew his attention. Feeling alarmed, he glanced to the side. Fukurou, fat as a ball, came flying through the air.
Sanji immediately stopped, twisted his body, and met him with a spinning back kick.
BANG!!
Fist and foot collided, the air rippling from the impact.
Fukurou looked indignant. "Damn it! My sneak attack was exposed!"
"You exposed yourself, idiot!"
Nearby, Jabra, unable to bear it any longer, yelled, "You go deal with the others! Leave this one to me and Kumadori!"
BOOM!!
Sanji pushed off his standing leg, launching himself into the air, and slammed a kick into Fukurou's ball-like head, sending him flying. He then turned back and yelled at Franky and the others at the doorway:
"Hey! Are you guys going to help or not!?"
"Don't worry, Curly Brows little bro!"
Franky grinned, holding several bottles of cola that appeared from nowhere. His stomach opened like a door, and he placed them inside.
"Wait for me to recharge my energy! Otherwise, I can't fight!"
—Hisss!
The next moment, several jets of white steam, like vapor, shot out from Franky's body. His bangs, which had been covering his face, sprang back up, transforming into a shiny pompadour.
"Here I come! This week's me is SUPER strong!!"
Franky charged towards the Fukurou who had just been kicked away, simultaneously peeling off the skin on his right hand like a glove, revealing a dark green iron fist underneath.
"Franky—Strong Hammer!"
The steel fist smashed heavily into Fukurou's face. His entire face, skin and flesh, caved in. He spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying again like a rubber ball.
BANG!! Fukurou slammed into a wall, causing it to collapse, and was buried under a shower of rubble.
Franky's monstrously strong punch made even Jabra and Kumadori jump in alarm.
"Looks like these people~~ aren't so easy to deal with either~~"
Kumadori "the Lion" narrowed his eyes, his strange intonation sounding out. His long pink hair behind him moved without wind, continuously dancing and coiling.
"Seimei Kikan: Shishi Shigan!" (Life Return: Lion Finger Pistol!)
His long hair coiled together, forming into an arm-like shape with an extended index finger, and shot rapidly towards Franky's body.
Clang—Clang—Clang!
Franky crossed his arms to block. The dense attacks, like a torrential storm, beat against him, the impact force pushing him backward, his feet plowing gashes into the ground.
"Are you trying to tickle me!?"
Sparks flew from Franky's body. He grinned, twisted his foot, pushed off hard, and stopped his retreat.
However, just then...
The tightly coiled pink hair suddenly loosened, like octopus tentacles, smoothly wrapping around his limbs, binding him.
"Kami Shibari!" (Hair Bind!) "Come here, you!"
The hair pulled forcefully. Franky's entire body was yanked violently forward. As he neared, Kumadori, holding a long staff, thrust it rapidly forward.
"Shigan Q!" (Finger Pistol Q!)
Thump!
"Puwah—!"
Franky, with his steel body, actually grunted in pain from this move, a mouthful of blood spraying out.
Just as Kumadori was about to attack again, Sanji's figure flickered forward.
Bang! A side kick, carrying a rush of air, struck him in the chest, sending him flying.
The pink hair instantly loosened. Franky fell to the ground, struggled to prop himself up, and looked up.
"These guys' techniques are really bizarre! Quite tricky!"
"Still holding up, pervert?"
Sanji glanced down at him, his expression grave. "If you die, I'll have to fight three of them."
"Are you kidding me!?"
Franky immediately jumped to his feet, spreading his arms wide and yelling triumphantly, "A true man always rises to the challenge!"
"Sanji!!"
Just then, a voice came from the doorway. Hearing the familiar sound, Sanji turned his head. It was Chopper, carrying his blue backpack.
"Great! Sanji!"
Chopper ran up happily on his little short legs. "I smelled your scent earlier and came over! It really is you!"
Seeing Chopper, wearing a hat and speaking human language, Franky nearby stared wide-eyed in utter disbelief, subconsciously exclaiming:
"A tanuki is talking!?!!"
"It's a REINDEER, you bastard!!" Chopper yelled fiercely up at him.
Just then, another voice sounded.
"Sanji! Chopper!"
The clear voice made Sanji's heart suddenly skip a beat. He whipped his head around. Unmistakably, it was that figure he longed to see, clad in tight black leather.
And beside her stood a somewhat superfluous blond figure.
"—Robin-chwan!!"
A fire seemed to ignite within Sanji.
His entire body, like a raging bull, kicked up clouds of dust as he charged forward, then leaped into the air.
"Long time no see."
Robin smiled, opening her arms, and embraced the flying Sanji, and Chopper who followed close behind.
"Sob sob, Robin!" The three hugged tightly, Chopper's eyes welling with tears.
Though it had only been two days since they last met, it inexplicably felt like a reunion after a long separation.
Sanji cried even harder... Huh?
Reiner looked puzzled. How could a person be weeping profusely while simultaneously wearing a lecherous expression?
Ah well. Better take a picture. This might be his peak moment.
Click!
"You bastards~~"
Franky, tears and snot streaming down his face, wiped his eyes repeatedly and wailed, "This is just too touching! Waaah~~"
"Quite the touching drama."
A murderous glint shone in Jabra's eyes. "Reunited, just in time. You can all go die together neatly."
Sharp wolf claws emanated a piercing cold glint. Jabra's figure charged forward rapidly, arms held close, ten fingers brought together pointing outwards.
"Jusshigan!" (Ten Finger Pistols!)
"We were having a moment here!"
Sanji pulled away, a pitch-black whip kick directly meeting the attack. "Don't just casually interrupt people, werewolf idiot!"
Bang!
A violent shockwave spread out as the two attacks collided, then both retreated.
"Where's Luffy? Isn't he with you?" Sanji brushed off his chest and asked coolly.
"He's fighting Lucci. Those Vice Admirals haven't come close for now."
Reiner spoke softly, "I came in while I could to find some food and recover some stamina. There are still quite a few Marines outside, eyeing us covetously."
"Defeat these opponents, and then let's all go back together," Robin said, a resolute look in her eyes, arms crossed before her.
"Awooo~~ Let me lend you a hand!" Franky yelled, fired up.
Chopper transformed into his Man-Beast form, ready for battle.
Bang!
A nearby pile of stones exploded. Fukurou's battered figure emerged from it. Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he glared ferociously at Franky. "Bastard! This time, I'm really angry!"
"Leave that idiot werewolf to me," a cold glint flashed in Sanji's eyes. With that, he pushed off the ground with both feet and shot forward.
"Come and try if you think you can!" Jabra grinned savagely, tensed his entire body, and charged towards his opponent.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Dull impact sounds erupted continuously as the two figures flickered back and forth, leaving afterimages in the spacious room, dazzling the onlookers.
"They're too strong!"
"Are all the Straw Hats monsters like this!?"
"What a cool chef!" The Franky Family underlings couldn't help but marvel at Sanji's strength and coolness in battle.
At the same time, Franky engaged Fukurou, the two trading blows in a fierce, physical brawl.
Only one enemy remained in the room: the CP9 agent with long hair trailing on the ground, wielding a staff – Kumadori "the Lion".
"Reiner, you go recover your stamina first."
Chopper took out a Rumble Ball and spoke up, then glanced sideways. "I smell food over there. Leave this enemy to me and Robin."
The kid's grown up, Reiner thought, looking at Chopper, feeling an inexplicable fatherly pride.
"Then I'll leave it to you. Be careful," Reiner turned and left.
Elsewhere, the fierce battle between Sanji and Jabra continued, having already moved outside the room.
"Poitrine!" (Breast Meat!)
Sanji's blackened leg imprinted itself on his opponent, even compressing his lungs, causing him to temporarily lose his breath.
Seizing the chance, Sanji whipped out a kick, sweeping Jabra's legs. Jabra instantly lost his balance and toppled sideways.
Just as Sanji was about to press his advantage with a falling chop kick, Jabra, still in mid-air, pushed off the air hard. An explosive sound echoed as his figure instantly shot away.
Sanji's kick missed, smashing into the ground and sending countless stone fragments flying. His gaze locked onto his opponent's landing spot, then with a 'whoosh', he flickered over.
"Collier SHOOT!" (Neck SHOOT!)
A fierce upward whip kick, carrying a strong gust of wind, smashed hard onto the werewolf's neck. Centered on the point of impact, the flesh rippled like water.
Jabra gritted his teeth, enduring the intense pain. He grabbed the leg that had smashed into his shoulder and neck, twisted his waist forcefully, and countered with a back suplex.
Just as he was about to crash into the ground, Sanji pushed off hard with both hands, landing in a handstand. He then used his leg strength to pull his opponent forward again, following up with a torrential rain of continuous kicks.
"Tekkai: Rouga!" (Iron Mass: Wolf Fang!)
Jabra roared furiously, his twin claws whipping out in a blur of afterimages to meet each kick!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Dull impact sounds exploded continuously. The more Jabra fought, the more alarmed he became.
From the start of the battle until now, he had maintained his Tekkai state. However, his opponent's kicks were not only powerful and heavy, but their targeting was also extremely precise.
Even his Tekkai could only barely withstand them; his entire body ached faintly.
"Rankyaku: Lupinaster!" (Storm Leg: Wolf Pack Star Combo!)
As his breath ran short, Jabra's expression turned grave. He kicked out several wolf-shaped wind scythes, forcing Sanji back.
"Your legs are quite powerful! No wonder you could learn Soru."
Jabra grinned ferociously. "Pity! Just this isn't enough! Among the three types of Devil Fruits, only Zoan provides the greatest boost to close combat!"
"And among Rokushiki masters, I am the only one who has perfectly integrated Tekkai into close combat! Combined with the agility of my wolf form, powerful defense and flexible movement are perfectly melded!"
As he spoke, his legs bent slightly, then he pushed off forcefully, launching himself forward.
"Tekkai Kenpo: Juu Odan!" (Iron Mass Fist Style: Heavy Step Wolf!)
Jabra's right fist shot out like a cannonball. Sanji subconsciously leaped into the air, bending his legs, knees raised to meet his opponent's fist.
The force of this punch clearly exceeded Sanji's expectations. Just as an immense force was about to send him flying, his agile foot directly hooked onto his opponent.
Using the leverage to stabilize himself, he relied on his powerful core strength to twist his body in mid-air, then smashed down, carrying the force of the rotation.
Bang!
Jabra crossed his arms, tanking the powerful blow. "Useless! Your moves can't break this great one's defense!"
"Jusshigan!" (Ten Finger Pistols!)
Bang!
Jabra's palms came together虚 (empty/virtual) as his ten fingers bent slightly. Sharp wolf claws viciously pierced into Sanji's body, drawing a spray of blood.
The powerful impact sent him flying, crashing hard through a wall, amidst billowing smoke.
Dust settled on Sanji's black suit. Bloodstains made him look somewhat battered.
"Really hard as a lump of iron," Sanji, lying in the rubble, gritted his teeth and struggled to get up.
He had new techniques that might be able to break through his opponent's defense, but he wasn't planning to use them.
Robin choosing to sacrifice herself to ensure their safety this time... had made Sanji, for the first time, feel an extreme desire for power.
"Just this... is far from enough! To protect important nakama, I need to become stronger! Stronger!"
He would use this opportunity to try and grasp the power faintly stirring within him!
Sanji brushed the dust off his clothes, his eyes burning like torches as he looked at his opponent. "Today, no one can stop us from taking back Robin-chan!"
The mere thought of Robin's experiences and her inner struggles made Sanji's anger erupt like a volcano.
"Stinking dog! Are you ready to face a knight's wrath!?"
Wind gathered at Sanji's feet, his aura suddenly surging. With a powerful push from his legs, the entire ground instantly cracked like a spiderweb spreading outwards. In the blink of an eye, he was before his enemy.
"So fast!"
Jabra, seeing Sanji arrive in an instant, was shocked. He raised his arms, immediately tensing his entire body.
Bang!
"—Puwah!"
A pitch-black foot instantly sank into Jabra's torso. The intense pain made his eyes nearly split as he couldn't help but spray out a mouthful of blood.
Then, his entire body spun through the air like a top before crashing heavily against a wall.
What happened!?
Why did the power suddenly increase so much!!?
Jabra's expression was pained. His eyes, looking at his opponent, revealed deep incomprehension and apprehension.
"It's not over yet, stinking dog!"
Sanji's eyes blazed with fury, his figure seeming to tear through the air as he charged straight forward. "Anyone who dares make little Robin-chan cry... all of you can go repent in hell!!"
Amidst Sanji's burning rage, unconsciously, a Haki like glistening black ink rapidly rendered itself!
"Collier SHOOT!" (Neck SHOOT!)
A black leg, like a pillar, struck Jabra's shoulder and neck, making him feel as if he hadn't been hit by a foot, but by solid steel.
The intense pain distorted his features. Before he could even resist, another heavy blow smashed into his chest.
"Épaule!" (Shoulder Meat!)
"Selle!" (Saddle Meat!)
"Gigot!" (Leg Meat!)
Sanji's legs became a blur of afterimages, like a torrential downpour, heavy blows raining down on all parts of the werewolf's body. The power far exceeded what Tekkai could defend against.
Jabra continuously spat out blood, his eyes rolled back white, completely bloodshot, his consciousness gradually fading.
Sanji felt as if he had never been so clear-headed as at this moment, as if his attacks could break through any obstacle, each strike so exhilarating.
As his fighting spirit rose, Armament Haki surged uncontrollably. Sanji twisted his body, spinning, all his strength concentrated into one leg.
"Mouton SHOOT!!" (Mutton SHOOT!)
Like a black steel pillar, the kick, carrying the force of a thousand jun, exploded on Jabra's chest. The powerful impact pierced through his body, as if his internal organs were all burning.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The werewolf's tall body shot backward like an arrow loosed from its string, successively smashing through several walls, creating huge gaping holes.
Jabra only felt intense, burning pain all over his body.
His prided Tekkai, along with his self-esteem, was utterly shattered at this moment. After spitting out a mouthful of scarlet blood, Jabra's eyes went dark, and he completely sank into silent darkness.
Through the broken walls, Sanji saw the frozen world of ice and snow outside. This one blow had directly blasted his opponent out of the Tower of Justice.
Faint light shone in, illuminating the resolute face beneath Sanji's golden hair.
Click!
A flame sparked. Sanji lowered his head and lit his cigarette. As the battle ended, the Armament Haki on his leg also gradually dissipated.
"Pretty cool. Pity he's such a lecher, though."
Far away, Reiner, who had witnessed this entire scene, couldn't help but smile.
Good news: Armament Haki awakened.
Bad news: Not mine.
Sanji awakening Armament Haki wasn't unexpected. The threshold for training the two types of Haki wasn't that high. He recalled that many of Fujitora's subordinates in Dressrosa could use it.
Clearly, those couldn't all have been Vice Admirals, meaning many Marine Headquarters Rear Admirals, and even some commissioned officers, could use it. Sanji and Zoro's physical abilities were definitely up to par.
After receiving guidance from the giant misters in Little Garden, they had been training diligently. Sanji and Zoro had been on the verge of awakening for some time; for it to manifest now, amidst heightened fighting spirit, was normal.
Next up was diligent training, learning to master it proficiently, and even more advanced application techniques.
Bang! Bang! Bang!!
Another series of huge commotions erupted. Reiner followed the sound and saw Franky pinning a CP9 member who looked like a ball onto the ground, continuously pounding him.
"Looks like another enemy dealt with."
Reiner stood up, clenched his fists. "Stamina recovered a bit. About time to get back to the battlefield."
(End of this chapter)
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