One Piece: Heaven-Defying Talent

*Boom!*

With a deafening explosion, the Flaming Golden Crow attack sent Diamante hurtling backward. The intense heat instantly incinerated his bullfighting cloak, leaving him exposed to the searing flames. In mere moments, Diamante—one of the four major cadres of the Donquixote Family—was reduced to ashes.

Hot tears welled up in Rebecca's eyes as she gazed upward, shouting, "Mother, did you see that? I avenged you with my own hands. Just wait a little longer; I'll send Doflamingo to hell right after him."

Rebecca's determination surged, and she quickly resumed her charge toward the palace.

"A powerful flame attack, indeed," a strange, sharp voice echoed.

Rebecca halted as a towering man in gold armor and purple gloves appeared before her, his eyes gleaming with intent.

"Move aside," Rebecca demanded.

"Little girl, you're still leagues away from facing our young master," Seka sneered.

Unable to contain himself, Belumeb, standing beside Rebecca, laughed, "You b*****d! With such a massive frame, why do you sound like a squeaky little girl?"

Seka's expression darkened as his powerful aura intensified, revealing strength comparable to that of a Marine Admiral. Though he was another of the Donquixote Family's four elite officers, Seka's abilities far outshone Diamante's.

Infuriated by the insult, Seka glared at Belumeb. "You damn brat! What did you just say?"

Realizing the seriousness of Seka's power, Koby's expression turned steely. "It seems Doflamingo's subordinates aren't all weaklings. I'll handle this one. Belumeb, Uncle Vista—escort Rebecca and keep moving forward."

Belumeb grinned, replying, "Koby, this guy's intriguing—let me take him." His mind raced with the thought of rewards: if he managed to defeat Seka, he might be able to obtain a famed sword, adding to his collection for his dual-wielding style.

"Belumeb, don't steal my target. This one's mine," Vista interjected, stroking his beard before charging at Seka.

"Uncle Vista, you're shameless! Stop taking my fights," Belumeb retorted, frustrated.

Vista laughed, "There are plenty of Doflamingo's officers for you to fight; your chance will come."

A smirk spread across Seka's face as he activated his Devil Fruit powers. Stones began to gather around his arm, forming a massive hand that he directed toward Vista.

Vista, unfazed, activated his own ability, intensifying gravity to force Seka's stone hand downward. Seizing the opportunity, Vista charged up the length of Seka's massive arm.

Realizing the threat, Seka summoned stones from all around, layering his body to shield himself from Vista's assault. Stones continued to pile onto Seka, allowing him to break free from Vista's gravitational hold and turn his sights on Belumeb.

"Vista, it looks like I should take this fight," Belumeb said, eager for battle. However, Vista just grinned, "This guy's got that annoying voice—you wouldn't be able to stop laughing!"

Incensed, Seka glared at Vista. "You damn fool! I'll crush you!"

With a roar, Seka launched a gigantic punch toward Vista, who dodged just in time, patting his chest dramatically. "Phew, you almost got me!"

Turning to Belumeb, Vista added, "See? This guy's my fight. Go protect Rebecca. She still has to face Doflamingo and probably Virgo."

Hearing this, Belumeb's eyes lit up, and he shouted, "Koby, Virgo's mine—you'd better not steal him from me!"

Koby laughed, "Alright, alright. Virgo's all yours."

The two quickly resumed escorting Rebecca toward the palace.

"Stop right there!" Seka roared, activating his Devil Fruit powers. Stones beneath the trio's feet began rolling back toward him in an attempt to halt their advance.

Using the Electro-Light Dragon Technique, Rebecca, Koby, and Belumeb leaped off the ground and shot forward at high speed.

"Your opponent is me," Vista said with a grin, swinging his sword toward Seka. A surge of gravitational force enveloped Seka, pinning him down.

Seka struggled as the stones around him grew exponentially heavier, making it nearly impossible to control his powers. "Damn it, this guy's ability is my worst matchup," he thought bitterly, casting a glance toward Rebecca's departing group. "I hope Virgo and Torrebol can handle them."

Distracted, Seka didn't notice Vista's swift approach. With a single slash, Vista struck Seka's head, leaving a deep sword mark.

"Curse you! I'll crush you to death!" Seka bellowed, swinging his massive arm toward Vista.

By now, Seka had transformed his body into a towering, stone-clad figure over a hundred meters high, his defense formidable. Despite Vista's gravity powers, Seka's sheer size and durability made him a challenging opponent. Vista could only rely on his powers to stall him, preventing him from going after Rebecca and the others.

As Rebecca, Koby, and Belumeb neared the palace, they were met by Torrebol. With a flick of his hand, Torrebol released a wave of sticky substance, blocking their path.

Koby stepped forward and punched, shattering the space around him and disrupting the wave momentarily, but the sticky substance reformed quickly, nullifying the effect of his attack.

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𝙥𝗮𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙣(.)𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙊𝙛𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

✨ • 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝟲𝟬+ 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚.