NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 121: Buster Call
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At this time, a roar shook the Tower of Justice. Luffy, mid-battle with Lucci, glanced over and saw Chopper turning into something monstrous. His massive form crushed Kumadori beneath his fist, leaving the pink-haired agent motionless on the floor. Chopper, now wild and uncontrollable, charged toward Kaku and Zoro.
"Chopper!" Luffy shouted, realizing the danger. But before he could react, Lucci frowned and used Geppo and Soru to dart toward the rampaging Chopper, intending to kill the monstrous yet unthinking pirate.
"Don't even think about it!" Luffy barked, his body bursting forward with Gear Second to cut Lucci off. His fists clashed with Lucci's outstretched claws, sending shockwaves through the tower. Luffy's eyes narrowed, refusing to let Lucci reach his friend.
Meanwhile, Coby arrived in a blur of Geppo. He positioned himself between Chopper and the others, trying to divert the monster's attention. "Chopper, I need you to stop!" Coby shouted, knowing there was no time to waste. Chopper's massive fist swung toward him, and Coby narrowly avoided the blow, leaping into the air.
Coby didn't have much of a choice. As Chopper continued rampaging, he kicked off the air and launched a powerful Super Heavy Sniper Pistol, the impact sending Chopper flying backward toward the edge of the tower.
Seeing that Coby was handling Chopper, Luffy's steam-covered body began to slow down as Gear Second waned. Sweat dripped down his face, his breath coming in short gasps, but he wasn't done yet. He already pushed himself to the limit, but there was no stopping now. He clenched his fist, bringing it up to his mouth and biting down hard.
"Gear Third!" Luffy shouted, his voice echoing across the crumbling battlefield. He blew into his thumb, inflating his arm to an enormous size. His forearm ballooned to a ridiculous scale, dwarfing everything around him. The ground trembled as he brought the giant limb back, his fist casting a shadow over the tower as it stretched toward the sky.
Lucci, who had recovered from their earlier clash, saw the massive punch coming and immediately launched himself forward using Soru, the air around him whipping with the force of his speed. But Luffy anticipated the move, his eyes tracking the blur of Lucci's body as it darted toward him.
"Come on!" Luffy roared, swinging his colossal fist down with the force of a cannonball. "Gomu Gomu no Gigant Pistol!"
Lucci had no time to dodge. The massive fist collided with him mid-Soru, crushing his body with the full force of the attack. The impact sent a shockwave through the tower, walls crumbling and debris exploding in all directions. Lucci's body was launched across the battlefield, crashing through the Tower of Justice and sending chunks of stone flying as he was blasted toward the Bridge of Hesitation.
Luffy's arm deflated, shrinking back to normal size, but he wasn't done. He glanced over at the wreckage where Lucci had disappeared, his fists clenching tighter. He had to finish this fight fast.
Luffy followed up by directing the air in his body to his leg, which quickly expanded in size, inflating into an enormous limb. He brought it down with full force. "Gigant Axe!" he yelled, swinging his colossal foot straight at the crumbling remains of the Tower of Justice.
The sheer weight of Luffy's attack sent the ground beneath them trembling. His leg crashed down with an explosive impact, demolishing the stone and causing the tower to shake violently. The shockwave rippled out, blowing away debris, and creating a massive crater where his foot landed. Lucci, who had been flung to the edge of the battlefield, watched as Luffy's monstrous leg barreled down toward him.
"Shit!" Lucci growled, recognizing the danger. His body moved quickly, using Geppo to propel himself into the air just as the attack collided with the ground below him. The blast sent chunks of stone flying everywhere, but Lucci managed to dodge most of the debris as he hovered above the destruction, his feline eyes narrowing as he locked onto Luffy again.
Just as Luffy sent Lucci flying, the rest of the crew gathered, each finishing their battles. Zoro, panting heavily but grinning in satisfaction after Kaku's defeat, made his way over, sheathing his swords. Sanji limped toward them, a cigarette hanging from his lips, his eyes sharp despite the exhaustion. Nami appeared, slightly scratched but victorious, her Clima-Tact resting on her shoulder. Franky strolled in, flexing his arms after smashing Fukurou into oblivion. Sogeking dragged himself into view, still nursing his injured arm from the earlier fight with Kumadori. Chopper, unconscious and reverted to his small form, was cradled carefully by Robin.
They all stopped in front of Coby and Robin, who stood over Spandam. The former chief of CP9 lay on the ground, barely recognizable after Robin's brutal punishment. His body was twisted in unnatural angles, blood pooling beneath him as he groaned weakly.
Coby stepped forward, ready to deliver the final blow. His hand hovered over Spandam's throat, his eyes cold as he stared down at the broken man. But before he could finish him off, Robin's voice cut through the air.
"Let him live," Robin said quietly, gripping Coby's wrist. "I want him to suffer through the Buster Call. Let him live to remember this failure for the rest of his miserable life."
Coby hesitated for a moment, looking at Robin. He nodded, pulling his hand back and stepping away from Spandam, who lay gasping for air. The broken man wasn't worth the effort anymore. Coby glanced around at the defeated CP9 agents, who lay scattered across the battlefield like discarded dolls, beaten and humiliated.
He felt a mild pity. They were basically walking SP bags, but since Robin had asked to leave Spandam alive, he decided to go with it. This whole mess had started because he let the story play out back in Water 7, and Robin had suffered because of it. Sacrificing a little SP was no big deal in the grand scheme of things.
Nodding, he turned and walked toward the massive hole Luffy had punched in the wall. As they stepped through, the crew was greeted by a chilling sight: ten massive warships circled the area, their cannons already primed and ready. The Buster Call was here.
Coby turned to the crew, his expression grim. "Hold onto me, I'll take us to the bridge."
Without wasting time, everyone grabbed onto Coby as he used Geppo to carry them toward the bridge. The air crackled with the sound of explosions, and the warships started bombarding the island with relentless fire. The ground shook beneath them, chunks of stone and debris raining down as the Buster Call tore through everything in its path.
As they neared the bridge, Coby dropped the crew off, landing lightly on the stone surface. "Let's find a ship to take us out. I'll cover things here." Hiz gaze bore onto Lucci.
Luffy standing between Lucci and crew, his eyes fixed on the distant figure of Rob Lucci, still standing near the other end of the bridge. "Coby, he is my opponent. You promised. I've got this," Luffy said simply, cracking his knuckles as steam began to rise from his body. Gear Second was already kicking in.
Lucci narrowed his eyes, watching as Luffy's body began to blur with speed. "You barely stand, Straw Hat. After I deal with you, I will kill every one of your crew members," he growled, shifting into his Seimei Kikan on his Hybrid form. His muscles sleeked, fur sprouting along his body as his claws sharpened, ready for battle, now faster than his bulky form.
[Skill Scan initiated on 'Seimei Kikan (Life Return)'. Analysis in progress… Seimei Kikan (Life Return) is an advanced technique that allows the user to control every aspect of their body down to the cellular level. This includes manipulating muscle mass, body fat, hair, and even internal organs with precision. The user can use this ability to increase strength, reduce size, or alter physical attributes, giving them incredible versatility in combat and body control. Due to the complex nature of controlling one's body to such an extent, this ability requires a deep understanding of physiology and intense concentration. Its utility in combat and adaptability to different situations makes it a powerful, though demanding, technique. Note: What Lucci uses is only a small part of this ability. Estimated cost for acquisition: 250,000 SP. Please confirm if you wish to proceed with the Skill Scan and acquisition.]
Luffy didn't waste any time. He launched forward, his legs pumping as he closed the distance in a heartbeat. "Gomu Gomu no Jet Pistol!" he yelled, his fist snapping out at blinding speed.
Lucci anticipated the attack, using Soru to vanish and reappear behind Luffy. "Shigan!" His finger extended like a bullet, aiming for Luffy's back.
Luffy twisted mid-air, just barely dodging the deadly blow. He countered with a "Jet Stamp," his foot slamming into Lucci's side. The impact sent Lucci skidding across the stone bridge, but he quickly recovered, crouching low as he prepared his next move.
"Rankyaku Gaicho!" Lucci's leg swung down, sending a massive air blade slicing through the ground toward Luffy.
Luffy leaped over the attack, using his stretched arms to swing in the air and reposition himself above Lucci. "Gomu Gomu no Gigant Jet Bazooka!" His giant hands shot out, slamming into Lucci's chest with tremendous force.
The impact was brutal. Lucci grunted, blood spraying from his mouth as he was blasted back, crashing through a stone pillar. Dust and debris exploded everywhere, but Lucci stood up almost instantly, wiping the blood from his lip. "You've gotten stronger. Is it because I threatened your friends?" he asked, his voice low and dangerous.
Luffy landed back on the ground, breathing hard but undeterred. His body was still steaming from Gear Second and his torso huge due to Gear Third, but he knew he couldn't let this fight drag on too long. He needed to finish it.
Lucci's eyes narrowed as he vanished again with Soru, appearing directly in front of Luffy. His claws flashed out in a vicious swipe, aiming for Luffy's throat. Luffy ducked just in time, rolling forward and launching a quick "Gigant Jet Gatling." His fists became a blur as they hammered into Lucci, each punch landing with bone-crushing force.
Lucci staggered under the assault, his Tekkai barely holding up. But he wasn't done yet. "Rokuogan!" he roared, slamming both hands into Luffy's chest with a devastating shockwave of energy.
[Skill Scan initiated on 'Rokuogan'. Analysis in progress…]
Rokuogan is the ultimate and most powerful technique of the Rokushiki style, mastered only by the highest-ranking users. This technique generates a massive shockwave from the user's fists, capable of bypassing physical defenses and attacking an opponent's internal organs directly. The shockwave is released at close range, causing immense internal damage and making it one of the most destructive hand-to-hand techniques known. Mastery of this technique requires exceptional physical strength, precision, and mastery over the Rokushiki techniques. It is a devastating finishing move that can incapacitate even the strongest opponents with a single hit. Estimated cost for acquisition: 89,999 SP. 2/6 Rokushiki techniques detected. Current price, 69,999 SP. Please confirm if you wish to proceed with the Skill Scan and acquisition.
Luffy gasped, blood spraying from his mouth as the force of the attack sent him crashing into the ground. The stone beneath him cracked from the impact, and for a moment, it looked like he might not get up.
Luffy's Gear Second and Gear Third fizzled out, his body shrinking into a chibi form. He collapsed onto the stone bridge, blood dripping from his mouth as his chest heaved with strained breaths. His small hands pressed against the ground, trying to push himself back up, but his body wasn't responding.
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