NOVEL WEB Chapter 144: 144 Steal that Devil Fruit
The pirate was on the verge of tears as he realized the power he had gained.
"This... I can only do things by farting in seven colors!"
Not only was it useless, but it also made him into landlubber.
The other pirates watched in silence for three seconds, secretly agreeing that eating a Devil Fruit without knowing what it did was a terrible idea. They should have checked the information first.
While ordinary pirates were busy looting the treasures, big names like Silver Ax and Whitebeard stayed put, scanning the area.
For them, it wasn't worth it to scramble for gold and silver; they could leave that to their crew.
Instead, they focused on watching their surroundings, ready to seize anything valuable that might come their way.
The three sea emperors stood together, sharing an unspoken agreement not to act, wary of letting others take advantage of them. This was a rare sight.
The one who stood to gain the most was definitely Lynch; as the only Marine present, he would be a prime target if things turned hostile.
The calm atmosphere shifted when another Devil Fruit appeared.
The surface of the Devil Fruit has earth-like textures and looks unusually thick.
"Logia·Earth Fruit!" Lynch's eyes lit up with excitement. To find such a treasure among the legacy of the Rocks Pirates was incredible.
Not just Lynch, but several other powerful pirates noticed this unique Devil Fruit as well.
"Hahahaha, I found the Devil Fruit!"
The pirate who found the Devil Fruit laughed and looked up to the sky in joy. But before he could celebrate, Jack the Drought arrived and smashed his head with a punch.
"Kaido-san, look what I found!" Jack exclaimed, proudly holding up the Devil Fruit.
At just twenty years old, he was even more youthful and reckless than when he was known as the "ship king."
"Good job, Jack! Just wait until I come to protect you!" Kaido grinned widely, moving joyfully. Any pirate who got in his way would be smashed to pieces.
"Bang!" Suddenly, Jack was attacked from behind by Marco, who had been waiting for the right moment.
Marco kicked Jack aside, causing the Devil Fruit to fall into his feet.
"Stupid Elephant, watch your back!" Marco shouted as he protected the Devil Fruit with blue flames, not forgetting to taunt Big Mom.
The three groups of Four Emperors had been feuding for years and wouldn't pass up any chance to mock each other.
Jack was kicked into the mountain of gold, getting buried under a heap of treasure.
However, Jack used his ancient species advantage to rise unscathed and pulled out a golden hammer from the treasure pile.
"Marco, how dare you sneak attack me!"
Jack transformed into a six-meter-tall half-animal form and charged back with two massive ivory tusks worth 900 million.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye—just one second was enough for them to exchange several attacks.
"Yaki Mochi!"
At this crucial moment, Katakuri sprang into action. He closed his eyes and used his future-predicting ability to track Marco's next move. Then he transformed his arm into sticky mochi and threw it.
The large mass of mochi bounced off the ground multiple times and successfully snatched the Earth Fruit from Marco's hand.
"Oops!" Marco's expression changed suddenly. By the time he tried to stop it, it was too late.
"Mom, the Devil Fruit," Katakuri said, presenting it to Big Mom with both hands.
"Well done, Katakuri! You truly are my favorite child." Big Mom took the Earth Fruit from Katakuri, casting a proud glance at Whitebeard and Kaido.
It was as if she was saying, Look how brave my child is, so different from the two of you!
Big Mom's appearance made Whitebeard and Kaido cringe a bit.
If Linlin had looked like this when she was younger, Whitebeard would have felt sorry for her and thought she could have captivated many handsome men.
But now, seeing her make such a girlish expression was a bit off-putting. Whitebeard turned away, unable to bear it.
Kaido's anger quickly faded, and he reached out to Big Mom, saying, "Linlin, give me the Devil Fruit quickly. I don't want to fight you."
"Well, well, well, get your dirty hands away!" Big Mom slapped Kaido's hand away.
It was a dream if he thought she would give away the Devil Fruit she had just obtained.
"In that case, don't blame me for being rude! Raime Hakke!"
Kaido's mood changed so quickly that everyone was shocked. One moment he was speaking calmly, and the next he pulled out a thick, long mace.
"Am I afraid of you? Napoleon!"
"Here comes, Mom!"
The hat on Big Mom's head spoke and transformed into a large sword that appeared in her hand.
Big Mom wielded the "Emperor's Sword" and clashed with Kaido's mace in mid-air, sending countless sparks flying. The pressure was so intense that Katakuri's face twisted, and he took two steps back to distance himself from the two.
One red and one black halo emitted, and there seemed to be an invisible force field that emerged from the collision between the two, and the air became distorted under this stance.
"Jie Jie, Linlin, you're still so stupid! Take my axe!"
Silver Ax suddenly appeared behind Big Mom. Seizing the moment during the standoff between her and Kaido, he sneaked in and struck her hard on the back with his heavy axe.
Big Mom staggered from the blow, causing the Earth Fruit in her arms to drop to the ground, where it was quickly snatched up by Silver Ax.
"Linlin, are you okay?" Kaido hurriedly stopped.
In his heart, Linlin can only be beaten by himself, not by others!
"Of course I'm fine." Big Mom just shook her head and stood up straight without any injuries on her body.
"The steel balloon is so terrifying." Seeing this scene, Lynch frowned.
The most talented physical fighter in the world is none other than Big Mom.
At just five years old, she was a ruthless child who slaughtered half of a giant village.
Given that a giant's strength usually allows them to become a Vice Admiral upon reaching adulthood, Big Mom's ability to chase down a Vice Admiral-level giant at such a young age showcases her terrifying talent.
The talent name "Steel Balloon" can give people endless physical defense and strength.
Silver Ax's recent attack, which likely matched the power of an elite Vice Admiral, couldn't penetrate Big Mom's defense. It was as fearsome as Kaido blue dragon abilities.
Lynch became curious. With such strong defense, how did her first husband manage to break through that barrier?
Fortunately, Big Mom later became a soul mage after eating a Soul Fruit. If she had instead consumed a Mythical Beast Fruit and continued developing her physical skills, no one would be able to challenge her.
With just her "Steel Balloon" ability combined with the powers of a Mythical Beast, Big Mom could likely take on the entire Marine Headquarters by herself.
"Linlin, this woman's talent is still as strong as ever." Silver Ax also noticed the Big Mom's defense and was secretly frightened.
"How dare you sneak up on me, Silver Ax!" Big Mom's expression turned dark, resembling a fierce demon, making her look truly terrifying.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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