Chapter 119: Crew Battles
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As the signal went out, the courtyard outside the Courthouse erupted into chaos. The Buster Call had been initiated, and within moments, the seas would be filled with ten warships and five Vice-Admirals, their cannons ready to obliterate everything in their path.
Inside the Tower of Justice, Franky stood firm, facing Fukurou, one of the CP9 agents. The large, round man with his zipper-like mouth grinned wickedly, flexing his muscles as he prepared to engage the cyborg. Franky could see the challenge ahead; this opponent wasn't going to be an easy fight.
Fukurou lunged forward with surprising speed, his movements almost a blur as he aimed a punch directly at Franky's face. Franky barely managed to raise his steel arms in time to block the blow, but the impact still forced him to slide back a few feet, his metal feet scraping against the stone floor.
"Rokushiki, huh?" Franky muttered, sizing up his opponent. "These abilities were pain in the ass. But compared to Blueno, you are tad weaker."
Fukurou didn't waste time with a reply. Instead, he launched himself at Franky again, this time flipping mid-air to deliver a powerful kick aimed at Franky's midsection. Franky tightened his abs, ebracing himself for the hit. The kick connected, and while it didn't penetrate Franky's iron defense, it still sent vibrations through his frame.
Franky grinned, feeling the thrill of the fight building within him. "You're pretty strong," he admitted. "But you'll have to do better than that to take down Super Franky!"
With a sudden burst of speed, Franky shot forward, his powerful legs propelling him into a full-force charge. He aimed a brutal punch at Fukurou's gut, but the CP9 agent swiftly sidestepped the blow with Soru, appearing behind Franky in an instant.
"Too slow!" Fukurou taunted, his voice muffled by the zipper on his mouth.
Franky didn't have time to respond before Fukurou's fist came crashing down on his shoulder. The force was immense, and Franky felt the impact resonate through his unprotected back frame. But instead of backing off, Franky seized the opportunity, grabbing Fukurou by the arm with his massive hand.
"Gotcha!" Franky declared with a grin, lifting the CP9 agent off the ground and spinning him around before hurling him into a nearby wall. The stone crumbled under the impact, and dust filled the air.
But Fukurou wasn't out yet. He emerged from the rubble, bruised but still grinning. He launched another attack. He came at Franky with a series of rapid punches, each one faster and more precise than the last.
Franky took off the skin glove from his right hand, revealing his metal fist, and grinned as he wound up for a punch. "Strong Hammer!" he roared, slamming his fist into Fukurou's face with a loud clang. The impact sent Fukurou skidding back, but the CP9 agent quickly recovered, bouncing on his feet, ready for more.
"You've got a tough punch," Fukurou admitted, rubbing his jaw. "But I'm not backing down!"
The two charged at each other, fists flying. Neither of them bothered dodging anymore—they were locked in a brutal contest of strength, each determined to outlast the other. Franky's metal knuckles collided with Fukurou's iron-hard body, each punch echoing through the chamber like a sledgehammer on steel. Fukurou's fists hammered into Franky's frame, the blows rattling his insides, but Franky just grinned, soaking up the punishment.
"Strong Hammer!" Franky yelled again, slamming his fist into Fukurou's gut. The CP9 agent grunted, the wind knocked out of him as he staggered back. But he didn't fall. Instead, he grinned through the pain, launching himself forward with another powerful punch aimed at Franky's face.
Franky didn't flinch. He took the hit head-on, his metal jaw absorbing the blow as he countered with a left hook to Fukurou's ribs. The force of the punch sent Fukurou stumbling sideways, but he managed to regain his balance, his eyes gleaming with determination.
"Is that all you've got?" Fukurou taunted, wiping a trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth.
Franky grumbled, "Only if I could recharge myself." He could feel the energy draining as the last of his cola reserves dwindled, even his hair sagged, a clear sign of his low power levels. His punches were getting sluggish, and Fukurou's hits were starting to hurt more than they should. Franky had to finish this fight, and fast.
The two continued trading blows, but Franky's movements were slowing. His fists collided with Fukurou's iron-hard body, but it wasn't enough. "Crap," he muttered under his breath, dodging a kick. He needed cola, and fast.
Franky's punch sent Fukurou flying, as they whizzed pass between Sogeking and Chopper who were about to attack at Kumadori. Looking at Fukurou, Kumadori frowned, "What is that fool is doing?"
Fukurou, grinning wide, noticed Franky's energy fading. "Getting tired, huh?" he teased, launching a barrage of punches. Franky barely dodged them, each hit coming dangerously close to landing. Fukurou's speed was becoming a problem, and Franky knew he had to get out of this fast.
As the fight raged on, they crashed through a door and found themselves in the kitchen of the Tower. Franky's eyes lit up. This was it—his chance to recharge. While Fukurou prepared another attack, Franky made a beeline for the fridge, ripping the door open and finding bottles of cola stacked neatly inside.
Fukurou raised an eyebrow, confused by Franky's sudden interest in the kitchen appliances. "What are you doing?" he asked, tilting his head as Franky grabbed the cola bottles and opened his stomach, placing bottles down one after the other.
Franky slammed the door of his stomach, his hair shooting straight up as the energy coursed through him. "Hehe, now you're in for it!" he shouted, flexing his muscles as they bulked up with newfound power. His power back, and his eyes gleamed with excitement.
Fukurou blinked. "What the hell?"
Franky grinned wide, energy practically radiating from him. "SUUUUPER!" he shouted, raising his fist high. "Now you'll see how strong I really am! Franky Super Hammer!"
With a burst of speed that caught Fukurou off guard, Franky lunged forward, his fist glowing as it powered up for the ultimate strike. Fukurou tried to use Soru to dodge, but Franky was ready. His fist shot out, faster than Fukurou could react, slamming into the CP9 agent's gut with a loud metallic clang. The force of the blow reverberated through the room, sending shockwaves that rattled the walls.
Fukurou's eyes bulged, the wind knocked out of him as Franky's fist drove deep into his iron body. "Guh!" he gasped. His fist straight into Fukurou's face. The impact sent the CP9 agent crashing into the far wall, leaving a deep crater where he landed. Fukurou's body slumped to the ground, unconscious, his zipper mouth hanging open as he lay defeated.
Franky stood tall, brushing the dust off his shoulders as he flexed his arms. "That's what happens when you mess with the super power of Franky!" He turned toward the door, ready to rejoin the others, but not before grabbing another cola for the road. "Heh, can't let my energy drop again."
Chopper and Sogeking stood against their opponent, Kumadori, one of CP9's weirder agents. He skipped forward, arms wide, balancing on one foot while twirling an iron staff in his hand. His absurd appearance didn't match the intensity of his presence.
"Life is suffering!" Kumadori wailed dramatically, his pink hair flowing in the wind as he struck a strange pose. Sogeking cringed at the sight while Chopper narrowed his eyes, recognizing the danger.
"Chopper, be careful," Sogeking warned, readying his Kabuto.
Kumadori suddenly lunged forward with surprising speed, his staff aimed directly at Chopper. The reindeer transformed instantly into his Heavy Point, blocking the strike with his forearm. The force behind the attack rattled Chopper, but he held firm.
Kumadori pulled back his staff and swung again, but this time at Sogeking. The sniper barely dodged the blow, rolling to the side and firing a rapid shot from his Kabuto. The projectile whizzed through the air, but Kumadori twirled his staff, deflecting the shot with ease.
"Your attacks are useless against me, warrior of the nose!" Kumadori proclaimed dramatically, continuing his bizarre monologue as he spun his staff in intricate patterns.
Chopper growled and launched himself forward, his fists swinging in powerful arcs. Kumadori blocked with ease, his movements fluid and fast, matching Chopper's strength with his own skillful strikes. Each blow that connected sent shockwaves through the stone beneath their feet, but neither combatant gave an inch.
"I won't let you win!" Chopper shouted, his muscles bulging as he forced Kumadori back.
Suddenly, Kumadori leaped high into the air, his staff raised above his head. "Shishi Kebab!" he roared, diving down toward Chopper with a powerful thrust.
Chopper's eyes widened as the iron staff came down, but he dodged at the last second. The staff slammed into the ground, shattering the stone where Chopper had stood moments before. Before Kumadori could recover, Sogeking fired another shot, this time aiming for the agent's legs. The projectile hit its mark, causing Kumadori to stumble, but it wasn't enough to bring him down.
Chopper shifted into Guard Point after quickly swallowing a rumble ball, his fur ballooning out to absorb Kumadori's next blow. The staff collided with his defense, and Kumadori growled in frustration as his attack failed to penetrate the thick fur.
"Time for me to take over!" Sogeking announced dramatically, striking a pose as he loaded a new round into his Kabuto.
Kumadori turned his attention to the sniper. "You dare challenge the greatness of CP9?! I shall show you the beauty of death!" he declared, charging toward Sogeking with terrifying speed.
But at this time, a CP9 agent zipped around using Soru, his fists slamming into Franky's steel frame with surprising power. Franky grunted as he absorbed the blows, his cola reserves dwindling with each passing second.
"You're quick, but I'm tougher!" Franky shouted, raising his fist for another strike. "Strong Hammer!" His metal fist crashed into Fukurou's side, sending him skidding across the floor. Stopping Kumadori's attack, as Fukurou passed between him and his opponents.
Fukurou flipped midair, landing on his feet like a cat. "Gababa! You're sturdy, but Rokushiki is unbeatable! I'll crush you!"
Looking at the passing Fukurou, Kumadori frowned. "What is that fool doing?" he muttered, irritated by the interruption. He raised his staff again, but this time, his attack came down harder, aiming for Sogeking.
Sogeking rolled to the side, narrowly dodging the staff as it slammed into the stone floor. The impact sent chunks of debris flying, and Kumadori followed up with a quick, spinning strike, trying to catch Sogeking off guard.
Chopper, now in Guard Point, charged forward to block Kumadori's next attack. His massive, fur-covered form absorbed the impact of the staff as it collided with him, sending shockwaves through the floor. Kumadori growled, stepping back as he readied another strike, but Chopper didn't let him breathe.
"I won't let you hurt him!" Chopper roared, his heavy fur absorbing each swing of the staff. His defense held strong, but Kumadori was fast—too fast. He twisted and danced around, finding an opening and lunging for Sogeking again.
Sogeking aimed his Kabuto at Kumadori, firing off a rapid series of shots. "Kabuto Firebird Star!" he shouted as the flaming projectile shot toward the CP9 agent. Kumadori barely dodged, twirling his staff to deflect some of the shots, but one hit its mark, singeing his arm.
"Hah! You think that'll stop me?" Kumadori sneered, brushing off the burn and launching forward with a rapid thrust of his staff. The iron tip whistled through the air, aiming directly for Sogeking's head.
Sogeking scrambled backward, narrowly dodging the strike as the staff slammed into the stone, leaving a deep crack. "Whoa! That was close!" he muttered, sweat dripping down his face.
Chopper growled, leaping into the fray with his Heavy Point form, his fists swinging in wide arcs. Kumadori deftly twirled his staff, blocking Chopper's powerful blows with practiced ease. "You'll have to do better than that!" the CP9 agent taunted, twisting his body with exaggerated flair.
Sogeking saw an opening and fired off a few more shots from his Kabuto, but Kumadori moved too fast, dodging the flaming projectiles and charging forward with surprising speed. "Shigan!" Kumadori's finger extended, aiming for Sogeking's shoulder.
"Ahh!" Sogeking yelped, diving to the side just as Kumadori's finger jabbed into the stone wall behind him, leaving a hole. He quickly pulled out his trusty "15-ton" hammer, raising it above his head. "This is your end, villain!"
Kumadori's eyes widened in shock as Sogeking swung the comically large hammer down at him. He leaped backward in panic. "What? 15 tons?!"
The balloon hammer squeaked harmlessly as it bounced off the ground. Kumadori blinked in confusion. "Wait a minute..."
"Uhhh, that's right!" Sogeking shouted, scrambling to keep the bluff going. "You'd better run!"
Chopper, seeing Kumadori distracted, seized the opportunity. "Now's my chance!" He transformed into his Arm Point, his muscles bulging as he rushed forward. "Take this!" He roared, landing a powerful punch straight into Kumadori's gut.
"Gah!" Kumadori grunted as the punch knocked the wind out of him, sending him skidding back. He coughed, struggling to catch his breath but quickly recovered, his grin widening. "That actually hurt!" he laughed, twirling his staff once more. "But I'm not done yet!"
Kumadori lashed out again, his staff spinning with lethal precision. Chopper blocked with his arms, but the force behind the strikes was immense. Kumadori grinned, "Rokushiki is unstoppable!"
Just as they prepared for another round, Nami burst into the their side, her face pale and frantic. "Ahhh! Get away!" she gasped, pointing toward the hallway.
"Great, more trouble!" Sogeking groaned, glancing toward the door.
Kalifa appeared a moment later, her whip snapping in the air as she advanced. "Little girl, you're not getting away this time!" she sneered, her eyes cold.
Without wasting another second, Nami darted back out the door, Kalifa hot on her heels. The sound of their footsteps quickly faded, leaving Chopper and Sogeking to face Kumadori alone once more.
Kumadori twirled his staff, his grin returning. "Now, where were we?" Sogeking fired off another round of projectiles to keep Kumadori on his toes, but the CP9 agent was relentless. He dodged the shots with ease, flipping through the air with Geppo before coming down with a powerful kick aimed at Chopper.
"Rankyaku!" Kumadori's leg swung down, sending a blade of air hurtling toward Chopper.
The slash cut Chopper on the chest, drawing blood. "Chopper!" Sogeking shouted, "Damn you!" He attacked with his Kabuto, sending projectiles one after another, trying to push Kumadori back. Kumadori deflected them effortlessly, his staff spinning with fluid motions, blocking each shot with a flick of his wrist.
Chopper, gritting his teeth, pulled out the second golden ball from his bag and quickly swallowed it. "Rumble Ball!"
The effects were instant. Chopper's body surged with power, muscles bulging as his transformations became more versatile. He immediately shifted into Arm Point, his fists swelling to massive size. Kumadori leaped back, smirking as he recognized the sudden change in Chopper's appearance.
"So, you've got a little boost, huh?" Kumadori teased, twirling his staff and preparing to charge.
Chopper didn't waste time responding. He rushed forward with his enhanced speed, swinging a powerful punch straight at Kumadori's chest. The force of the blow connected, sending Kumadori skidding back several feet, his eyes widening in surprise.
"Hoh, strong!" Kumadori muttered, rubbing his chest where the punch landed.
Before Chopper could follow up with another hit, Kumadori vanished from sight, using Soru to appear behind him. With a swift motion, Kumadori struck out with his finger, aiming for Chopper's back.
"Shigan!" Kumadori shouted, driving his finger into Chopper's back. The impact forced Chopper to stagger forward, blood spilling from the wound. But the reindeer quickly turned, swinging with his massive arm again, forcing Kumadori to leap back and avoid the attack.
"Not bad!" Kumadori said, grinning as he spun his staff and lunged forward again.
Sogeking, seeing the opening, fired off another round from his Kabuto. The projectiles whizzed through the air, aimed directly at Kumadori's legs. "Take this!" Sogeking shouted, his hand steady as he aimed for weak points.
Kumadori, however, used Geppo to kick off the air, dodging the shots with ease. He soared above them, coming down with a fierce kick aimed straight at Sogeking.
"Rankyaku!" Kumadori yelled, sending a cutting blade of air directly at the sniper.
Sogeking barely managed to roll out of the way, the slash carving into the ground where he had been standing moments before. "This guy is relentless!" he muttered, scrambling to his feet and firing again, trying to keep the pressure on.
Chopper, shifting into Heavy Point due to randomness of rumble ball, charged at Kumadori, his heavy frame barreling forward with brute strength. Kumadori blocked with his staff, but the sheer power behind Chopper's attack sent him sliding back, the ground cracking beneath his feet. "You're not as weak as you look!" Kumadori said, his grin never faltering as he regained his footing.
Chopper transformed again, this time into Jumping Point, although he wanted Horn Point, his sleeker frame allowing for quicker movements. He bounced off the walls of the corridor, using his speed to outmaneuver Kumadori's next attack. The CP9 agent swung his staff wildly, trying to land a hit, but Chopper was too fast, leaping from side to side.
"Hold still!" Kumadori growled, thrusting his staff forward with a powerful strike.
Chopper ducked under the attack, shifting into Arm Point once more. With a roar, he swung his massive arm upward, landing a solid uppercut to Kumadori's chin. The impact lifted the agent off the ground, sending him crashing into the ceiling.
"Yes!" Sogeking cheered, firing another round of projectiles at the now disoriented Kumadori. The flaming stars hit their target, burning into Kumadori's clothes and forcing him to grit his teeth in frustration.
"You'll pay for that!" Kumadori shouted, shaking off the attack as he launched himself forward again, this time using Soru to appear directly in front of Sogeking. His finger shot out once more, aiming for the sniper's chest. "Shigan!"
Sogeking gasped as the attack came at him with blinding speed, but at the last second, Chopper leaped in front, taking the hit to his shoulder. Blood sprayed from the wound, but Chopper didn't back down. He transformed into Arm Point again, his massive fist swinging down on Kumadori with full force.
The hit connected, driving Kumadori into the ground with a loud crash, dust and debris flying up from the impact. But even that wasn't enough to put him down. With Tekkai, his body was nearly invincible. Chopper growled in frustration, knowing that despite his strength, it wasn't enough to break through Kumadori's defense.
Chopper's body trembled slightly. This was already his second Rumble Ball, and while the randomness hadn't completely thrown him off, he knew his time was running out. His breathing grew heavier, and his muscles ached from the strain. One more Rumble Ball, and he would lose control—he would turn into the Monster Point. But glancing at Sogeking, who was desperately trying to keep his distance from Kumadori, Chopper knew he had no other choice.
He thought about asking for help, but everyone was already engaged with their own battles. He and Sogeking had to finish this on their own. He just had to tell Sogeking to move far away when the time came.
Kumadori, still smirking, stood back up, his staff twirling in the air. "Life is suffering!" he bellowed dramatically. His eyes gleamed with manic energy as he charged forward again, his staff aimed directly at Chopper.
Chopper barely dodged the strike, his body sluggish from the effects of the second Rumble Ball. Kumadori swung his staff again, faster this time, and the iron tip struck Chopper in the side, sending him crashing into a nearby wall. He groaned in pain, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Sogeking, seeing his friend in trouble, fired a barrage of flaming projectiles from his Kabuto. "Firebird Star!" he yelled, the shots streaking through the air toward Kumadori. The CP9 agent twirled his staff, deflecting most of the projectiles, but one caught him in the shoulder, setting his robe on fire.
"Ahhh! How dare you burn my glorious mane?!" Kumadori howled, frantically patting out the flames. His eyes narrowed as he glared at Sogeking. "You will pay for that, warrior of the nose!"
Sogeking gritted his teeth, readying another shot, but Kumadori vanished in an instant, using Soru to appear right in front of him. Before Sogeking could react, Kumadori's finger shot forward, aiming for his chest.
"Shigan!" Kumadori roared, his finger piercing through Sogeking's left arm. Blood splattered as Sogeking staggered back, gasping in pain.
Chopper saw Sogeking go down and snarled, his body shaking with fury. He knew what he had to do. He was a man too! With one last desperate move, he pulled out the third Rumble Ball and swallowed it.
His transformation was immediate. Chopper's body grew massive, towering over the battlefield. His muscles bulged, his fur bristled, and his eyes glowed with a wild intensity. The Monster Point had been unleashed.
Kumadori's eyes widened as he looked up at the monstrous form before him. "What... what is this?!"
Chopper roared, the sound deafening as he lunged forward with terrifying speed. His massive fist came crashing down, slamming into the ground where Kumadori stood. When Chopper raised his hand, what remained was a bloodied and crushed Kumadori, lying defeated. But Chopper wasn't done. His body, now in Monster Point, was beyond reason. He scanned the room with wild eyes, locking onto the others as they battled their opponents.
Zoro, locked in a clash of swords with Kaku, glanced over at the monstrous form of his crewmate. "Is that Chopper?" he muttered in disbelief, pushing harder against Kaku's swords. Nami, frozen in her tracks mid-run, stared wide-eyed. "What happened to him?" she whispered, fear creeping into her voice. Franky, searching for cola in another room, heard the monstrous roar and froze, gripping the fridge door. "What the hell is that?" he muttered, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
Luffy, deep in his fight against Lucci in Gear Second, felt the tension. He was still taking damage from Lucci's attacks but couldn't afford to look away. He saw Chopper's wild rampage and grew worried, but Lucci was too strong to leave unattended. The assassin would kill everyone if he got the chance. Luffy clenched his fists, eyes flicking back to Lucci as the enemy prepared to use Soru to dash toward Chopper, who was closing in on Kaku.
Without hesitation, Luffy intercepted Lucci's movement, using his own speed to block the attack. "Don't even think about it!" Luffy shouted as his fist collided with Lucci, sending shockwaves through the room.
Just as Kaku was about to be crushed by Chopper's monstrous strength, Coby arrived in a blur. "Chopper, stop!" Coby yelled, using Geppo to push Chopper back as Zoro was near Kaku at the time, deflecting the rampaging beast away from his crewmates. Coby knew he had to get Chopper under control quickly. He needed to throw him into the water to calm him down.
Chopper roared again, swiping at Coby with terrifying force, but Coby dodged, kicking off invisible air with Geppo. "Sorry, Chopper, but I'm gonna have to do this!" Coby shouted, delivering a powerful kick to Chopper's side, sending him flying toward the edge of the tower. Chopper crashed into the edge, his massive body teetering on the brink of falling in.
As Chopper flailed, trying to regain his footing, Sogeking, who had been nursing his pierced arm on the ground, watched in horror. "Chopper!" he gasped, struggling to push himself up despite the pain. His arm throbbed, blood still trickling from the Shigan wound Kumadori had inflicted.
Coby launched Super Heavy Sniper Pistol with precision, sending Chopper flying off the tower and into the sea below. The impact with the water immediately reverted Chopper to his normal form, unconscious and floating amidst the waves. Coby, using Geppo, shot down to the water's surface, scooping Chopper up and carrying him back to the Tower of Justice. He landed beside Robin, who was still tormenting Spandam, her hands manipulating the various limbs she had sprouted on him, bending them in ways they shouldn't go.
Chopper, soaked and unconscious, lay beside her as Coby glanced at Robin. "You good with him for a minute?"
Robin nodded without taking her eyes off Spandam, whose shrieks of pain echoed in the room. Coby gave her a quick thumbs-up and darted back toward the battlefield, leaving Chopper under Robin's watch.
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