Chapter 475: Holding On

Chapter 475: Holding On

Buggy's great clash against Imu has affected the whole war that is split into 3 locations. Those who sense it can tell that the war has entered its climax. Although the ones on the New Marineford and Sea can't really tell what happens. So they can only do what they need to do, fighting their enemies.

Meanwhile, the Clown Pirates can't fight anyone anymore because the only enemy left is Imu who is fighting their Captain. The clash between Imu and Buggy just now clearly told them that no one can interfere. No one has the power to help Buggy because the 2 of them are simply too strong.

They watch as Buggy and Imu exchange blow after blow in the sky. Imu is flying using his giant demonic wings while Buggy is using a chopped rock as a platform to fly. So Imu clearly has better mobility because he can fly freely while Buggy needs to rely on the cube rock.

That advantage in mobility is very significant because Imu can have more attack options. He is also attacking more fiercely now after finding out that he can block Buggy's awakened devil fruit ability using advanced haki.

Previously, he only used long-range attacks because he was wary of Buggy's awakened devil fruit ability. He was afraid of getting his body chopped by Buggy. But now he finds a way to counter it, so he keeps attacking Buggy using his advanced haki.

Imu's attacks are very powerful and he is also very fast. Buggy can barely follow Imu's speed using his advanced observation haki. But it becomes more difficult as time passes and he gets more tired.

Buggy keeps blocking and dodging Imu's punches, kicks, tail, and flame attacks that keep getting stronger. Imu is starting to use all his power, pushing Buggy around with every attack. He keeps using more power as if he has unlimited energy.

Then, Imu suddenly sends a very powerful punch coated with a very hot flame toward Buggy's left face. Buggy manages to block it using his haki-coated arm, but he is still sent flying to the ground below at a very high speed like a bullet. He crashes near his crewmates who are blown away by the powerful impact of his crash.

"CAPTAIN!"

Cricket rushes to check on Buggy.

*COUGH! COUGH!*

"I'm fine, but it won't last long. That guy looks like he has bottomless stamina and power. He doesn't even sweat and his breath is still stable after fighting for this long. We can't drag this battle for too long."

"Are we going to use that?"

"That's our only choice to defeat him now that he has found a way to counter my power. If we still can't defeat him even after using that, then it will be over. Let's use it now while we still have a lot of stamina. That thing is very tiring, after all."

"Fine, let's do it. So make sure you defeat him."

"I know."

The others finally arrive near Buggy and Cricket, but no one says a word. Cricket then calls Enel and Dela. Everybody immediately understands what they are planning to do, so they are getting ready to fight. They need to protect Buggy, Cricket, Enel, and Dela who can't move while preparing their big plan.

Imu frowns while looking at the Clown Pirates that gather around those 4. Buggy is sitting crosslegged with Cricket and Enel sitting behind him with their hands on his shoulders. Dela is standing in front of Buggy with her hands on Cricket's and Enel's hands.

Imu doesn't know what they are planning, but he has a bad feeling about this. So he knows he needs to stop whatever they are planning to do. He creates a massive fireball with a very high temperature and shoots it at the Clown Pirates from the sky.

"MAGNUS!"The inaugural upload of this chapter took place via N0v3l-B1n.

Palu shouts while jumping and Magnus nods before extending his 3 right Asura arms to the side. Palu steps on the top palm with his Warhammer ready on the side. Then Magnus gathers his power and throws Palu toward the incoming giant fireball.

Still, Maverick manages to slow Imu down even though none of his attacks hit Imu. It gives time for the others to get into defensive positions near Buggy. So when Imu finally arrives, they've already blocked his path.

Imu doesn't seem bothered though as he sends a punch with his gigantic fist toward Buggy in the center. But then, a pair of blackened gigantic axes flies toward his fist. Magnus is swinging his pair of giant axes with all his 6 Asura arms using all his power.

Both attacks collide, creating a powerful impact that spreads everywhere. But it's clear that Imu's attack is stronger as it pushes Magnus's axes back easily, but there's Buggy's group there. Luckily, Jude has created a mountain of ash that appears behind the pushed axes, preventing them from hitting Buggy's group behind.

They manage to stop Imu's attack, but Imu will surely attack again. So they take the initiative and attack the giant demon first. Everyone attacks him with everything they have. Gun attacks, devil fruit abilities, skills, they attack Imu nonstop using all their power.

Their total attack power is not as powerful as Buggy's attacks, but they still manage to push him back with their attack combinations that really annoy Imu. Another attack always comes every time he handles one. They come nonstop without giving him time to rest.

It really annoys him, so he gets angered and suddenly his body is covered by red hot flame. He roars angrily and the flame burst everywhere like an explosion. The Clowns immediately cover their bodies with armament haki to protect themselves, but Imu's burst attack still pushes them back and damages them.

Their damages aren't even light as most of the crew members receive high-degree burns and their internal organs are badly damaged too. Just one attack from the angry Imu is enough to defeat most of them. Even the executives couldn't completely protect themselves and still get injured.

But they managed to protect Buggy's group which is still preparing their ultimate plan. Imu is really annoyed, but he knows that no one can stop him now. He walks among the defeated pirates to attack Buggy who is still protected by the executives.

Imu arrives in front of them and he is almost as tall as Magnus in Asura form, so he is very big. The executives prepare themselves as flame appears in Imu's right fist. Imu's eyes are very cold even though the surrounding is very hot because of his flame.

He sends a very powerful punch, and the executives know they can't stop it with their current condition. Still, they brace themselves to block this attack no matter what. If they fail to protect their Captain, then no one will leave this place alive because only Buggy has a chance to defeat Imu.

*BAM*

Imu's punch lands, but the executives aren't getting hit at all. They all smile widely while looking at the familiar back that they always depend on.

"CAPTAIN!"

Buggy blocks Imu's punch with his own punch before it hits the executives.

"Sorry for the wait. Get some rest, everyone. This will end soon."

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