Chapter 64 – Cocoyasi Village 7.

Chapter 64 – Cocoyasi Village 7.

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Third Person POV

Cocoyasi Island, East Blue.

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Ifrit glared at Garuda with fury, its immense form standing out in the scenery as amethyst flames danced around it, giving it a threatening aura.

'I am being influenced by my own Eikon...' Luffy's thoughts echoed in his mind, realizing that the beast within him craved a brutal battle. Feeling the storm of emotions roaring like a hurricane, he murmured internally, deciding to fight against his opponent like a true wild beast.

[Moa moa no mi: Mind, apply 3 times!] Faced with the imminent loss of control to the inner beast, Luffy acted swiftly, invoking the power of his Devil Fruit to strengthen his mind and stay conscious for a while longer while battling for control. Luffy's mind briefly shone with a golden light as he struggled to subdue the instinctive fury of the Eikon.

'These Eikons are more dangerous than I imagined. I need to end this before my mind succumbs to Ifrit's will. It's a shame I can't apply the Moa Moa no Mi to other aspects, as I am using its application in the mind. I'll have to fight using Ifrit's power alone.'

'But I have to admit, it's incredible to be a colossal monster of 50 meters. The perspective is completely different when flying at this height. Looking down and seeing my crew like ants below is fascinating. This transformation isn't bad, despite making me an easy target. My body is much more resistant, and my strength is several times greater now, compared to the phase 2 transformation.' Luffy reflected, finding a hint of fascination amid the chaos of battle.

Transforming into a giant colossus of 50 meters, Luffy felt an overwhelming sense of power and grandeur. The elevated perspective provided him with a panoramic view of the battlefield, where his comrades and enemies resembled small dots compared to his immense stature. The feeling of dominance and control over the environment was palpable, while the world below seemed to shrink in the face of his colossal presence.

Every step Luffy took reverberated like a tremor, echoing his unparalleled strength. His now robust and resistant body contrasted with the apparent fragility of those below him. The higher breeze, distant sounds, and even the smell of the environment took on a new dimension when experienced from such an extraordinary height.

Despite becoming an obvious target, Luffy couldn't help but marvel at the unique perspective that the transformation offered. The aerial view and the feeling of being in control of a colossal force added an additional layer of complexity and fascination to the experience of being a true giant in battle.

Garuda growled, drawing Luffy's attention once again.

*ROAAARRR!* Garuda's thunderous roar echoed, challenging Luffy in his imposing Ifrit form.

While amethyst fire enveloped Ifrit, Luffy thought, 'Sorry, Nami, but I'll have to smack you until you're back to normal!' His scarlet eyes were focused on the gigantic harpy before him.

*ROAAAARRRR!* Ifrit responded to Garuda's challenge, releasing a powerful roar as a declaration of its own fury.

Amidst the tension, Garuda, consumed by uncontrollable rage, was the first to act. Emerging from the wreckage of the former Arlong Park, now reduced to ruins, she flapped her wings forcefully, gaining speed to charge at Ifrit.

The giant harpy closed in quickly, reaching a distance of 200 meters, and extended her sharp claws toward the purple fire drake. In response, Ifrit adjusted its feet, standing firm to face the imminent impact and confrontation.

Its colossal feet crushed some harpies that were dangerously approaching its crew and the villagers. The ground trembled under the impact, but Ifrit remained vigilant to the threat around it.

Meanwhile, Garuda, moving with impressive speed, was already before Ifrit, launching her sharp claws in a fierce assault. Luffy, still lucid, agile, and aware of the imminent danger, coordinated his movements.

With precise movements, Ifrit skillfully dodged Garuda's attack, flexing its colossal body to the side. In response, Luffy launched himself onto the giant harpy. Grabbing her arms after dodging, Ifrit held Garuda firmly using both hands.

Without wasting time, before Garuda could react, Luffy concentrated his strength. Spinning Garuda's massive body by the same arm, he executed an almost complete 360-degree turn. The force of the movement threw Garuda with momentum in the opposite direction, hurling her beyond the forest near the former Arlong Park. The strong wind generated by the impactful motion swept the area, leaving everyone around astonished at the display of Ifrit's immense strength.

*BOOM!*

The impact of Garuda's colossal body colliding with the ground made the entire area shake, echoing the brute force that Luffy had applied in a long-awaited strike.

People, who initially seemed like ants before the titanic movements of these two beings, couldn't help but be amazed at the incredible evolution of the battle. Amidst the chaos, the population ran, fearful that the fight between the two giants could result in the destruction of the island. Furthermore, hostile creatures in the form of harpies created by Nami's power tried to approach, but Nami's pirate crew skillfully prevented these threats from advancing towards the civilians, acting as a protective shield in the midst of the turmoil.

"GET THE UNCONSCIOUS ONES AND GET OUT OF HERE!" Reiju exclaimed, urging the villagers to act quickly.

"These things don't stop appearing..." She expressed her concern upon noticing that another group of these monsters was approaching, indicating that the battle was far from over.

"Yes, but we have to take care of them before they reach the village; the rest of the island can barely handle these harpies." Kuina, despite the difficulty in her fight, tried to defend herself with her sword, Tensa Zangetsu, pressed against the claws of one of the creatures in a strength clash, being an 11-year-old girl.

"AHHH!!" Nojiko appeared beside Kuina, wielding a spear she had picked up earlier, and struck a precise blow against a harpy.

"Thank you..." Kuina expressed gratitude upon seeing her fight end.

"It was nothing. Is Nami creating these things?" Nojiko was still trying to process the entire situation.

"She's out of control... Luffy said the fruit itself is in command," Yamato explained.

"WOOF!" Chouchou jumped towards a harpy but was thrown aside after being hit by one of the creature's claws.

"Chouchou!" Usopp shouted and aimed at the valkyrie, firing three shots.

*BANG* *BANG* *BANG* After three shots, the harpy succumbed to the attack and dissipated in the air with a glow.

"Damn it, Luffy, stop Nami quickly!" Usopp complained.

"He's still lying on that collapsed mountain..." Yamato said.

"Nami will be fine; trust the captain, Luffy will manage!" Nojiko tried to calm everyone's concern with confidence in the crew's captain.

"Yes!"

"We have faith that Luffy will stop Nami without harming her!"

"Luffy..."

*ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR*

Before they could continue placing their faith in Luffy, a thunderous sound echoed through the island once again, and an imposing Ifrit emerged from the wreckage of the mountain, roaring louder than ever, as if thirsty for another round of battle.

"LUFFY!"

"Go, Luffy, stop Nami!"

"Luffy, we trust you! End this and bring Nami back!"

"Just don't destroy the island, please!"

His crew witnessed Ifrit emerging gloriously from the wreckage that was once a mountain, the result of Luffy's impact. Ifrit faced Garuda, ready for another battle.

Meanwhile, Luffy surveyed the scene and the distance he had flown. 'I have to end this before the landscape of this island changes drastically or the island itself is destroyed,' he thought, facing his formidable opponent once again.

Garuda assumed an attacking stance once more, and Ifrit responded in kind, even from a distance. Thus, Garuda and Ifrit prepared for a third clash.

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