Chapter 105 – Laboon!

Chapter 105 – Laboon!

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Third Person POV

Beginning of the grandline.

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As Black Pearl descended the current with fearless speed once again, the sensation of adrenaline took over the ship as if they were riding the very waves of the sea. The increasing speed made the wind whistle in the crew's ears, adding a touch of excitement to the air.

Luffy, unable to resist the thrill, headed to the bow where the breathtaking spectacle unfolded before him. The captain, with his characteristic smile, enjoyed the view as the wind tousled his hair, and excitement reflected in his bright eyes.

Caught up in the atmosphere, Usopp couldn't contain his enthusiasm and joined the captain at the bow, letting out a "Woo-hoo!" that got lost in the speed of the wind. Shirahoshi, still enchanted by the unique experience, also joined the celebration as the last clouds drifted away, revealing the wonders of the vast ocean before them.

As the Black Pearl descended through the current with impressive speed, the sight of the first kilometers of the Grand Line became more restricted. The distant islands that once dotted the horizon began to disappear as the ship descended further.

Emerging from the last clouds on the horizon, the crew caught a glimpse of the grandeur awaiting them in the first moments. However, the excitement was momentarily interrupted when the ship entered a vast area of turbulent waters. A kind of mist formed by water droplets lifted by the current enveloped the Black Pearl, obscuring the view and turning the experience into something like being under a waterfall as the ship continued its descent.

The crew, now surrounded by the aquatic curtain, could barely see beyond the ship's outline. The sound of roaring waters filled the air, creating a vibrant and electrifying atmosphere. The feeling of being enveloped in the aquatic storm provided a unique thrill, as if they were sailing through the very essence of the ocean.

Even with the temporarily obstructed vision, anticipation and excitement continued to grow among the crew. The steep descent created an even more thrilling and adrenaline-pumping sensation as the scenery unfolded dynamically and unpredictably before them.

However, the joy was soon interrupted by an imposing shadow rising in their path, partially blocking the entrance ahead. The water, stirred by the current, created a spectacular display, and the crew watched in surprise as the imposing presence revealed itself.

"Hey! What is that?" exclaimed Bepo, capturing everyone's attention as the shadow grew before them.

"What is that? It's enormous!" exclaimed Usopp, unknowingly observing the colossal shadow of Laboon ahead.

"A mountain? Why is it at the entrance?! There was nothing like this in the manual Luffy gave me!" questioned Nami, perplexed, while examining the gigantic cetacean.

Hugo, with curious eyes, commented: "This is out of the ordinary. We didn't expect to find something like this here."

Shirahoshi, still frightened, murmured: "That shadow is scary. What's happening?"

Reiju, always curious, observed: "I've never seen anything like it. Is it an unknown sea monster?"

"Calm down; that's a whale." Luffy said.

"What?! A whale, so huge!" Nojiko spoke.

"How do you know, Luffy?!" Kuina asked.

..." Luffy didn't answer yet, still looking at the shadow behind the water curtain.

"So, this is Laboon..." Luffy murmured softly, recognizing the whale guarding the entrance to this remarkable place as in the original work.

As the Black Pearl approached the imposing figure of Laboon, Luffy, realizing the significant presence of the whale, took command. "Guide the ship from here; I'll take care of that whale in front of us!" He gave the order with the unwavering confidence of a captain who trusts his comrades. Using the power of his mythical Zoan, wings began to grow inside his jacket, extending outward like an emblem of his unique ability.

With a quick and precise movement, Luffy took flight using the Soru technique, moving at a speed 40 times faster than normal with the new extension of the Moa Moa no Mi. He became a flash, an instantaneous presence that surprised and fascinated everyone on board as Luffy entered through the water particles, leaving a cutting sound and a hole in them. He was so fast that the path was cleared by him, giving everyone a clear view of everything in front of them, including the whale in the middle of the way.

Flying toward the majestic whale before them, Luffy looked like a legendary figure, leading his crew fearlessly.

Luffy's eyes, full of determination, were fixed on the vastness of Laboon as his body carried a fiery aura, releasing the phase 2 of his Zoan, indicating the incredible strength that was about to be unleashed. The muscles in his arm contracted, demonstrating the concentration of power flowing through his body as he approached the enormous shadow.

When he was just a few meters away from it, he changed his speed and unleashed his strength to 40 times more, raising his closed fist backward, ready to strike.

[Moa Moa no Mi: Strength, apply 40 times!]

"Get out of the way!" Luffy spoke quietly as he made contact with the whale that kept its eyes on the sky. He punched it with a Soru impulse to gain even more speed, as speed can be equal to force in the laws of physics.

The crew, watching from the deck, witnessed the scene with looks of astonishment. The quickness with which Luffy approached and prepared for the punch. Usopp, Nami, Hugo, and the other crew members could hardly blink in the face of the captain's speed and audacity in punching that whale.

"Hey! Is Luffy planning to punch that thing?!" Nami growled incredulously.

"Luffy?!" Reiju even let her cigarette fall from her hands.

"What does the captain plan to do?!" Bepo shouted.

"This is madness!" Usopp cried out.

"He can't be serious, can he?" Lami said with unbelieving eyes.

..." Hugo had a wry smile, looking intrigued by the situation but also somewhat disbelieving.

Nojiko, with her hands over her mouth, her eyes reflecting surprise and concern, couldn't completely believe what she was seeing.

*BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!*

The thunder echoed through the skies, reverberating across the ocean as Luffy's powerful hand connected with Laboon's gigantic figure in the middle of its belly. The punch, devoid of flames to preserve the whale, generated a shockwave that spread through the water, shaking all nearby structures. The colossal creature, with 400 meters and its 2800 tons of mass, was propelled out of the water in an impressive display of Luffy's punching strength.

The water around the whale was thrown in all directions, creating a curtain of glistening droplets under the impact. Laboon, normally imposing and immobile, soared through the air like a rising column of water, suspending momentarily before beginning its descent back into the ocean.Th.ê most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

At one point, Luffy seemed to be at a disadvantage, getting thrown back like a rocket, colliding against the Red Line, the mountain, which immediately created a significant impact with Luffy's body, even knocking down rocks ten times larger than the Black Pearl.

"Hey hey! Look at this! If that falls on our heads, we're dead!!!" Usopp, Bepo, and Shirahoshi shouted in fear, seeing the enormous rocks falling from the Grand Line where Luffy exploded with his own body.

*Boom!*

The giant rocks fell next to the Black Pearl, while Nami used her wind to prevent the rocks from damaging the ship.

"BE CAREFUL!!" Nami growled to where Luffy had entered the mountain, and Laboon waited for his opponent to emerge.

An explosion came from that place, and Luffy emerged from the wreckage with a smile on his face. Despite having a line of blood on his forehead, he seemed excited and flew again towards Laboon.

Laboon also attacked him, but Luffy seemed to have the upper hand this time.

While the rocks were still falling from the mountain near the Black Pearl, Laboon flew back again with a cry after losing an impact with Luffy. But the fight was far from over.

*BOOOOOOOOOM!!!!*

*BOOOOOOOOOM!!!!*

*BOOOOOOOOOM!!!!*

*BOOOOOOOOOM!!!!*

*BOOOOOOOOOM!!!!*

*BOOOOOOOOOM!!!!*

*BOOOOOOOOOM!!!!*

After Black Pearl moved even farther away, Luffy continued to fight the whale for half an hour, making everyone just watch in fear of that battle.

Whale and a winged human were colliding with each other during that time, each punch was an explosion on the water's surface. Sometimes Luffy collided with the mountain, sometimes Laboon took a punch from Luffy and flew out of the water.

The Black Pearl remained in a corner, trying to avoid the fight between Luffy and the whale, which seemed to be at a stalemate with neither side giving in.

"Hey hey, is Luffy still fighting that thing?!"

"He's even transformed, but he's matching its strength, and the giant whale without unleashing those flames of his!"

"Incredible!"

"Hey, we have to get out of here; the sea is all stirred up because of their fight."

"Tsk. You're right; this fight isn't for us."

"There's a lighthouse over there; head in that direction and wait for the captain to finish the fight since he probably doesn't want us to intervene."

After half an hour of intense battle, someone finally won, Laboon was visibly battered, unable to withstand Luffy's successive attacks. The grand whale, whose resistance and power were admirable, finally succumbed to the Straw Hat Captain's unstoppable determination.

The scene was one of victory for Luffy, with Laboon, now knocked out, peacefully floating in the water. Luffy's expression was triumphant, but also respectful of the incredible creature he had just fought. As he hovered over the whale, a mix of feelings could be seen on his face – joy for the victory, but also respect and gratitude for Laboon and an interesting fight as he entered these waters.

The crew members watched with admiration and relief as their captain not only faced but also overcame one of the remarkable creatures of the Grand Line.

Luffy returned to the ship, which was now near the lighthouse.

"Hahahaha. That was amazing; I loved that fight." Luffy laughed as he approached his ship, he was exhausted but excited, not in such a bad state as the others, so he could celebrate his epic battle.

"That was amazing, Luffy! I can't wait for us to train!" Yamato spoke with a smile.

"Hey, Luffy! There's a door opening on the side of the whale!" Nojiko suddenly spoke with her finger in a direction, where Laboon was still unconscious, a metal door was opening on its side, and a strange island that was actually a ship was coming out with an old man and two people tied to its feet.

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Raccoon here:

• I was seeing that a whale with 20 meters can weigh 140 tons, calculating Laboon's weight based on that.

"Stone Stone!"

• I want to see this fanfic reach 1000 powerstones!

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/DazeRaccoon.