Chapter 121: Fastest and Strongest! The Winged Dragon of Ra Mode!
Under the pitch-black night sky, light dispersed.
WHOOSH!
Accompanied by a gale, it appeared, suppressing the raging flames.
VMMM!
Surging with immense power, it cracked the earth.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
In front of Akainu, unprecedentedly huge wings of light unfurled.
The figure stepping out of the egg was dazzling like the sun.
The golden patterns that were originally under his skin now seemed to surface directly.
The Pteranodon body, originally covered in scales, was now overlaid with a layer of golden feathers due to the Egg-Egg Fruit's effect. But the feathers merged with the scales, forming an armor-like structure.
The Awakening's unique Flame Clouds turned golden under the light.
Above the sharp beak were crimson eyes. Red mist swirled around his body. His appearance was both bird and dragon.
Even the experienced Akainu turned serious.
"What Mythical Zoan is that?"
As an Admiral, he was no stranger to Mythical Zoans.
He had heard rumors of Yuji being a Mythical Zoan user.
But—this form was unheard of.
Yuji adjusted his Bird Mask.
Although his face was hidden, Akainu could almost feel the smile in his voice.
"I ate the Mythical Zoan · Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Model: Winged Dragon of Ra."
He spun a baseless lie casually. "By the way, you can call me 'Sun God'."
"Winged Dragon of Ra..."
Accustomed to powerhouses announcing their fruit names, Akainu actually considered it. "Never heard of..."
BANG!
Before he could finish, his pupils constricted.
He saw Yuji spread his wings and vanish instantly.
The next moment...
"Behind!?"
His Observation Haki caught the aura from behind.
But what shocked Akainu was—the speed and power of the aura were unbelievable.
BOOM!
He could hear the ground and trees shattering from the shockwave of that strike.
"Crimson Armor."
Magma surged from Akainu instantly, forming a crimson armor around him.
But...
BOOM!
The strike from behind pierced the magma armor and Akainu's body without hesitation.
"Ugh..."
Even with elementalization, the Ryou-infused strike blasted Akainu away.
CRASH!
CRASH!
His body pierced through all buildings on Grove 8, landing on Grove 9.
Flying through the air, Akainu saw clearly—Yuji, wings spread, looking like a god.
The scorching heat from Akainu's magma had eroded his scales and feathers, but they healed under the light before they could even burn.
It was only natural.
"To the current me, even your magma cannot burn me."
Yuji clenched his fist calmly, feeling the unprecedented power.
[Sun-Sun Fruit Awakening · Solar State]
[Tyrant Pteranodon Special State · Ancient Form]
[Egg-Egg Fruit Awakening · Crowing Sun Rooster]
This was the strongest form of the Zodiac member named 'Yuji'.
Or more precisely.
Among all of Roy's current clones.
For assassination, Nezumi was first.
For destruction speed, Inoshishi was unrivaled.
For changing weather and terrain, Ryuji was the best.
For infiltration and intel, Inu excelled.
But for a true one-on-one frontal confrontation.
Yuji in 'Winged Dragon of Ra Mode' was absolutely the strongest.
Of course, maintaining these three special states consumed massive stamina.
Even with the fused vitality of two Ancient Zoans, Yuji felt his stamina draining like a flood.
This form couldn't last long.
But as he said earlier—
It was enough to let him rampage.
VMMM!
Wings flapped, wind and light coexisting.
Yuji appeared above Akainu, who hadn't even landed yet, with untrackable speed.
The terrifying speed made Akainu's pupils constrict again, but he struggled to raise his hands and punch.
"Hell Hound!"
The punches pierced Yuji's head instantly, but it regenerated the next moment.
Instead...
"Body of Light · Tail Strike!"
His giant tail smashed down like a hammer on Akainu's head.
BOOM!
Before Akainu could be smashed into the ground, Yuji slashed again.
"Light Claw · Behemoth Slash!"
Sharp claws wrapped in Ryou carved three bone-deep gashes on Akainu's body, blasting him through Grove 11 and 12, straight to the sky above Grove 13.
"Meteor Volcano!"
Even under heavy blows, Akainu elementalized, coating his hands in intense Haki, launching a rain of magma fists at Yuji.
"Shield of Light · Sun Wing Aegis!"
Yuji simply blocked with his wings.
BOOM! BOOM!
Magma burned the wing membranes but couldn't pierce the glowing wings.
Next...
Flapping his wings, wind blades and light rain blasted away the remaining magma. Yuji appeared in front of Akainu again.
Crack!
Light erupted from his fist, forcing Akainu to close his eyes—the light seemed to illuminate the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
"Secret Technique · Winged Dragon of Ra Strike!"
Yuji punched down!
In that instant, piercing shrieks and explosive light fell upon the island like a meteor!
BOOM!
Accompanied by a pillar of light reaching the sky, a terrifying shockwave pierced through Grove 13.
The island foundation, made of roots, shattered instantly. A massive mushroom cloud rose, waves surged, and the Yarukiman Mangrove on the island collapsed.
With one punch, the 79 islands of Sabaody became one less.
Undoubtedly, the battle was witnessed by onlookers.
Marines rescuing civilians with T-Bone.
Fleeing slaves and civilians.
Criminals hiding from the Marines.
All watched in stupor.
"That's... 'Akainu'!? A Marine Admiral is being..."
"Impossible! How can Admiral Akainu be suppressed by Yuji..."
"Did he kill him? The Zodiac... what kind of monsters are they!"
"Hey! Run! If those two monsters fight over here—we'll all die!"
"I heard Grove 1 is gone... maybe it was them..."
Amidst the chaos and screams...
"Phew..."
On a tree trunk on a distant island, Shakky exhaled smoke.
"Truly... reckless guy."
Watching Grove 13 disappear from the sea, she shook her head.
Although her intuition predicted Yuji would cause trouble.
She didn't expect it to be this big.
Not just The Zodiac, but Celestial Dragons and an Admiral were involved.
And...
"What incredible power."
She looked at Yuji, shining like the sun, illuminating everything he passed.
Even having witnessed two legendary eras, she had to admire Yuji's power.
Although she could tell—Yuji's aura was depleting rapidly, and this state couldn't last.
But suppressing an Admiral to this extent, even briefly, was remarkable.
"The Zodiac... I need to talk to Rayleigh when he gets back."
"Mm, and about the new bar—time to dig into Rayleigh's secret stash."
She muttered, staring at Yuji.
Although she didn't intend to help.
Her stance was clear.
Then...
"Hm?"
Noticing something, she raised an eyebrow with interest, a smile forming on her lips.
Meanwhile...
FLAP! FLAP!
Yuji flew in the sky, looking down at the massive dust cloud from the sunken island.
And...
"Haha... The Zodiac, you really are dangerous guys."
A low, dangerous voice came from the dust.
WHOOSH!
Magma burned, crimson light spreading on the sea surface.
SIZZLE!
Scorching magma cooled on the water, forming a massive 'Floating Island' of rock.
On the floating island.
Akainu walked out of the smoke.
His red suit was torn, revealing his muscular body and dripping wounds.
Blood stained the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were tough as iron.
"I sensed it when Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Garp mentioned you."
Magma gathered on his gloved fists again.
"You are one of the greatest new evils on this sea."
Akainu's low voice addressed Yuji above.
Yes.
The Zodiac were neither pirates nor Revolutionaries.
They were a mysterious force of unknown origin.
The Marines had been researching them, but the conclusion was—no conclusion.
Everything about this organization was a mystery.
This was the scariest part.
Emperors wouldn't rob Heavenly Tribute rashly to avoid war with the World Government.
Revolutionaries wouldn't assassinate kings en masse to avoid losing public support.
Every force in the world should be traceable.
But 'The Zodiac' was the exception.
They seemed to collect Berries, but the Marines never found out why.
They possessed extraordinary technology, creating alloys causing huge impact worldwide.
Their executives' identities were unknown.
And now, Akainu experienced the power of 'Yuji'.
Even Akainu had to admit, it was shocking power.
An unknown, purposeless, powerful force acting uncontrollably.
Akainu understood what this meant.
"You are a greater threat than the so-called 'Emperors of the Sea'. You are the greatest instability of this era."
He was certain now.
So...
WHOOSH!
He clenched his fists.
The wounds brought long-forgotten pain, proof of Yuji's power.
Injuring a Marine Admiral to this extent—a remarkable achievement.
But for 'Akainu' Sakazuki.
These wounds were just 'that much'.
His emotions didn't waver.
Let alone these wounds.
Even if his body was torn, organs pierced, bones crushed.
As long as evil existed before him, he could fight.
Muscle torn? Use bone. Hands gone? Use legs. Limbs gone? Use teeth—his fighting will was an unextinguishable flame in magma.
"A Marine Admiral is the banner of Justice—and Justice... will not be defeated!"
Akainu declared coldly.
But then...
"?"
His expression changed.
Only now did he notice.
Above him, the hovering, cold-faced 'Yuji'... had dimmed unknowingly.
Moments later...
POP!
His figure dispersed before Akainu, turning into shards of light.
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