aircannonsinc Chapter 1147 The Surge of Poisonous Waves
Chapter 1147 The Surge of Poisonous Waves
Chapter 1147 The Poisonous Waves Surge
The poisonous fog surged in like a tide, instantly enveloping the two of them completely.
On Zoro's side, a series of ear-piercing "sizzling" sounds filled the air. It was the poisonous mist frantically devouring the Armament Haki around him. The pale purple mist collided with the black Haki barrier, stirring up sizzling water droplets, and even the air was filled with a pungent, burnt smell.
Aokiji fared slightly better; the tiny particles of poison mist that made up the mist were instantly covered by a layer of frost when they approached him!
The pale purple mist lost most of its color, turning grayish, as if all its strength had been drained away. It was no longer under Shura's control and simply hovered around Aokiji, becoming a barrier to prevent the subsequent poisonous mist from approaching.
Seeing that the poisonous fog had completely engulfed the two of them, Shura stopped expanding the area of the fog.
He wasn't foolish enough to drag other powerful figures into this—this battle was between him, Aokiji, and Zoro; if he attracted other powerful figures, he would probably die even faster.
Although his poisonous mist is fierce, it is ultimately within the scope of Devil Fruit power. While it can devour Haki, conversely, Haki can also restrain the poisonous mist. It all depends on who is stronger. As long as Haki can be continuously output, the poisonous mist can be kept out!
Just like Zoro right now, isn't he relying on his powerful Armament Haki to withstand the corrosive effects of the poisonous fog?
Realizing that the poisonous fog had not spread to other battlefields, Aokiji and Zoro finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The reason they chose to stop and face the poisonous fog was because they were afraid that retreating would allow the fog to spread and eventually affect their allies. In this respect, the Straw Hat Pirates did a good job.
The unspoken understanding between the two is the result of countless battles fought side by side by their entire pirate crew.
"I'll go first!"
Zoro's voice came through the poisonous fog, slightly hoarse, but still strong and clear.
He had no intention of sitting idly by and letting his Armament Haki be gradually consumed by the poisonous fog; he chose to take the initiative!
He gripped the sword with both hands, his waist muscles tensed, and his domineering aura surged. A jet-black slash shot out, forcefully cleaving a path straight to the Asura through the churning poisonous mist!
In the instant the blade flashed, his figure had already transformed into a blurry afterimage, carrying a chilling killing intent as he charged towards Shura!
"Dual Sword Style: Rashomon!"
The sharp sound of wind cutting through the air almost grazed their eardrums as Zoro's figure, like a blur carried by the wind, instantly became pinned behind Shura.
With two swords crossed at his waist, half of the blade already sheathed, the next second, a clear and crisp "ding" rang out as Enma and Sandai Kitetsu returned to their sheaths at the same time. Before the lingering sound of the swords vibrating had dissipated, two foot-long wounds suddenly burst open from Shura's shoulder blade to his waist and abdomen!
Hot blood spurted out, drawing a scarlet arc in the air, nearly severing his arms at the shoulders.
Shura suddenly looked down and saw two deep, bone-revealing wounds running from his shoulder to his lower abdomen. His pupils contracted sharply, and he couldn't help but admire the speed of a top-tier swordsman's burst of power!
He couldn't even see Zoro's movements clearly. He only felt a dark shadow brush past his neck. Just as he was about to activate the venom in his body to protect himself, the slash had already pierced through the Armament Haki defense. He didn't even know how the other party got past him and behind him!
The slash, imbued with domineering aura, was powerful enough to inflict significant damage. Had it not been for the green venom flowing through his blood, frantically eroding the domineering aura that had invaded his body, his arms would likely have already rolled to the ground by now.
As he marveled inwardly, his immortality activated, and the flesh at his wound began to writhe and heal wildly!
But just as a faint green mist rose around him, the air three feet away suddenly froze, and a biting cold, carrying a poisoned edge, caused a sharp, angular ice spear to rapidly take shape—with tiny poison beads encased within the ice shards, gleaming with a cold light in the dim light.
By the time Shura realized something was wrong and tried to dodge, it was too late.
"Pfft-"
The ice spear, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, pierced his chest, its tip emerging from his back, drawing a string of scalding blood droplets. The blood meandered down the ice shards, dripping onto the ground and blooming into dark green flowers.
"They're quite well-coordinated!"
Shura's voice was as cold as ice, and the green venom around him surged out instantly, like a living thing, tightly enveloping the entire ice spear.
The sizzling sound of corrosion was extremely piercing. The ice spear began to melt and shorten from both ends at a visible speed, while the venom, carrying the melted material, slowly shrank back into his body.
In just a few breaths, the bloody hole in his chest had healed completely, and the two knife wounds left by Zoro had also disappeared without a trace.
"A tricky ability!"
Aokiji walked slowly, the hem of his light gray coat sweeping across the thin ice that had formed on the ground. A faint chill surrounded him, keeping the pervasive poisonous fog at bay.
Looking at the Shura that only reached mid-thigh in front of him, Aokiji's brows furrowed even more tightly—his ice had been "devoured" by the venom, and at an astonishing speed!
This means that the green venom inside Shura's body is dozens of times more dangerous than the pale purple poisonous mist that permeates the air!
"No matter how difficult he is, he is still made of flesh and blood. If he can be killed by others, he can be killed by us!"
Zoro is never one to bow to adversity. From a boy at the Isshin Dojo in Shimotsuki Village in the East Blue to the great swordsman standing tall in the New World, the more formidable the enemy, the more it ignites the fighting spirit within him. A large part of his strength comes from this excellent quality!
Even if the opponent possesses an almost insurmountable ability like immortality, and even if there has never been a precedent in the world for breaking this technique, he will be the first to break these shackles.
Moreover, many Celestial Dragons who possess immortality have already died, so his confidence will only grow stronger. Difficulties are never obstacles, but rather stepping stones to make him stronger!
"Noisy."
Shura ignored their conversation; within his restored body, venom surged wildly. He suddenly lowered his waist, stomped his foot, and roared:
"A surging wave of poison!"
The moment he finished speaking, his legs suddenly opened up like two poisonous tubes, and a large amount of dark purple venom gushed out, splashing all over the ground.
Wherever the venom passed, a hissing sound of corrosion rose and fell, and the hard rock was instantly eroded with countless holes, with billowing purple mist rising up.
The purple mist carried a strong, fishy stench; even a wisp of it could make one dizzy and feel as if their internal organs were being squeezed by an invisible hand.
The corroded ground was quickly covered by a large amount of venom, which flowed further and further. In a short while, the venom had spread across most of the battlefield, and the ground and air were covered with the poison, making it impossible to find a place to stand.
Aokiji and Zoro's expressions changed, and they leaped up almost simultaneously, their toes barely touching the ground before it was stained with venom, using the momentum to retreat rapidly.
This venom is more than ten times more potent than before!
"We can't let him continue; we must eliminate him as quickly as possible!"
Aokiji's voice carried a hint of solemnity.
This move is clearly a copy of the previous one, but it has been completely upgraded in terms of toxicity and range, covering both the ground and the air!
The venom spread outwards like a tidal wave, giving them the feeling that it was endless and would not stop. It seemed that it would turn the entire valley into a poisonous prison and drag everyone down to hell!