Chapter 43 – Baratie 06.

Chapter 43 – Baratie 06.

[Chapter Size: 2119 Words.]

Third Person POV

Baratie, East Blue.

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Luffy drew his saber from the holster on his waist, which looked like a scimitar for the first time since he bought it at the system store. He didn't know anything about fencing until now, but he could learn a little from this fight. Yamato, knowing that her opponent was very powerful, took it seriously as well. Mihawk might not be as tough as Kaido, but she couldn't see who would win in a deathmatch. Still, she knew that this man could really cut through that club, so he wasn't an easy opponent.

"Let's start..." Luffy announced, enveloping his body in an amethyst aura, while Yamato had a white aura.

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Regarding the silence that enveloped the area, only a strong wind echoed as a man and a woman radiated vibrant colors, facing the iconic swordsman before them. He kept his sword raised, patiently awaiting the unique display that would unfold before his eyes, aware that it was a rare spectacle, even for him.

Luffy, wearing only dark pants and a boot, proudly displayed his pirate cloak with the Jolly Roger as his body was enveloped in intense purple flames. The flames, amidst an amethyst aura, gave him a wild elegance, highlighting his scarlet eyes that glowed with determination for the battle.

[Since Yamato wasn't entirely clear in the description, I made an interpretation. If adjustments are needed, please let me know.]

Beside him, Yamato also radiated intensely. A frigid aura, tinged with white, completely enveloped her. These two auras turned the atmosphere into chaos, creating winds that swept through the entire environment. The scene left all spectators stunned, while Krieg's pirates closest to them fled in terror, even though they were hungry and weakened.

"What is this?!" Usopp exclaimed in the group watching from the restaurant, his eyes widened at the spectacle of amethyst flames and icy aura.

"Hey, where does this come from?! How can they shine like this?" Reiju also asked, stunned, trying to understand the origin of that impressive power.

"They are Devil Fruit users..." Zeff answered for her, but his surprise was no less as his eyes remained fixed on the imminent battle about to unfold.

"Fruits that give people powers just by eating them, like in legends?!" Patty exclaimed beside him, perplexed by the revelation.

"Yes, although I don't know what kind of Devil Fruits they have, this explains a lot about the man's strength, who even killed Krieg while no one was looking." Zeff said, his eyes still glued to the imminent fight.

"Do you know which fruits they ate, Kuina-Sama?" Shirahoshi asked, curious about the origin of Luffy and Yamato's extraordinary powers.

"I don't know... it has always been a mystery to all of us. We only know that Luffy can create powerful flames, and Yamato can freeze even the sea..." Kuina replied. Despite being one of Luffy's closest associates, he never fully revealed his potential, limiting himself to fighting with Yamato and using some powers, nothing compared to the spectacle unfolding before them.

"Yamato told me once they each ate a kind of Mythical Zoan, although I don't know what that means. It must be worth a lot of money!" Nami commented, causing a surprised expression on Zeff at the unusual revelation.

"Mythical Zoan? Are you really serious?!" He exclaimed, looking quite frightened, drawing the attention of the other spectators.

"What's the big deal, old man? Does that mean something?" Reiju asked, finding his reaction strange.

"Listen, stinky brat, there are three types of Devil Fruits: Paramecia, Logia, and Zoan." He began to explain, gaining even more attention from everyone, even though they continued to focus on the auras covering Luffy, Yamato, and the sound of the wind blowing around. And he continued to speak.

Reiju, who was closer to the front line, couldn't hide her surprise. "These powers... are almost unbelievable."

As the reactions unfolded, Mihawk, the silent observer, finally spoke: "Impressive... these youngsters have more than just strength. They have the potential to change the tides of this era."

Yamato, in her humanoid wolf form, let out a soft growl, demonstrating her readiness for the approaching battle. The wind, now laden with the energy of the two Mythical Zoans, echoed through the surroundings, intensifying the already charged atmosphere.

"Old man, you don't seem to be joking. I feel my instincts screaming not to get closer to them more than to that swordsman!" Reiju exclaimed beside him.

"Don't be fooled, brat. They are powerful, no doubt, but unlike the wild aura they emit, Mihawk is much more controlled, so you have the impression that the two are stronger. But don't forget they are in front of the world's strongest swordsman... Even that kid who stole you knows he can't win this fight. He said it himself before starting his transformation..." Zeff said calmly.

"Who said he stole me?!" Reiju shouted angrily as Zeff still insisted on something she didn't agree with.

"They are going to start!" Kuina shouted, and all eyes turned back to the fight, which was about to begin.

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Author's note:

* I had Patty treat Devil Fruit users as legends, something that I personally find hard to swallow since Devil Fruits should be common knowledge in this world. Who doesn't think about gaining powers by eating a horrible fruit? Besides, newspapers are always notifying about powerful users with their fruits! But since in the anime it is treated like this in the first episodes, I'll put some people who believe that Devil Fruits are just legends in East Blue.

* Zeff's explanation may not be so accurate about Devil Fruits, but I wanted the character to gain personality with his own thoughts, not a copy and paste from some wiki.

* The chapter didn't move forward, I know, but I had to report how people would react to the transformations of phase 2, something that would yield many expressions and questions. But I'll try to publish another one today.

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