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Chapter 2489 Then let me see your capacity!

"alchemy?"

"Yes, I didn't expect that General Sand Crocodile would choose to cultivate alchemy as a secondary skill, and that his level is already quite high."

"Look at the red lightning he unleashed."

"Only advanced alchemists can master alchemical lightning."

"It is said to be able to decompose any substance remotely."

"How did you know?"

"My wife's younger brother is studying at the Alchemy Academy in Academy City."

"I see."

While the officers and soldiers watching the battle were discussing it amongst themselves...

Suddenly, a surprising scene appeared on the large screen with an overhead view.

The scene centered around Crocodile and Loki, who were locked in fierce combat.

They used the entire continent as their canvas, outlining lines in white.

Gradually, it formed an incredibly magnificent and ornate pattern.

It contains countless complex geometric shapes, ancient runes, forbidden formulas, and lines representing the flow of energy.

Because the area was so large, Loki was completely unaware.

Still engrossed in the frenzied battle with Crocodile.

More than an hour later, in full view of everyone.

The massive transmutation array, covering an unknown number of square kilometers, was finally completed.

The originally white light suddenly turned into a dazzling red light.

"The Land Forging Array".

"start up!"

The next second, Crocodile's cold voice, like a divine pronouncement, entered Loki's ears.

The crimson light of the alchemy array shot into the sky.

Together with the ten rampaging sandstorms, they formed a continent-level energy cage.

"Uhhhhhh-!"

Suddenly Loki let out a painful and furious roar.

He felt his pride and power, his domineering aura as vast as the ocean, being eroded in a strange way.

This caused the aura that had reached its peak to begin to plummet rapidly, like a deflated balloon.

But Loki didn't understand what had happened.
Crocodile remained silent, only offering a cold laugh as he continued his offensive.

No fancy tricks are needed.

Desert Blade, Desert Greatsword, Crescent-Shaped Sand Dune – those are the only three moves.

Combined with Armament Haki, Ryuo, Conqueror's Haki, and Alchemy Lightning.

Repeated attacks are enough to allow him to fight Loki head-on without being at a disadvantage.

In terms of Observation Haki, it completely overwhelms them.

Crocodile had long noticed that Loki's Observation Haki was inferior to his own, and that he had not yet mastered the technique of 'Observation Kill'.

In this situation, the latter is seen by the former as a brute with only physique and strength.

That's why he said that even without alchemy, he would be able to defeat his opponent sooner or later.

Even among generals, there are differences in strength.

really.

As the 'National Forging Array' takes effect.

Loki is finding it increasingly difficult to fight.

His domineering aura was visibly fading away.

Four hours later.

It was around 11:25 a.m. on May 22nd.

Everyone can see it.

Loki's 'Iron Grenade' was gradually becoming unable to suppress Crocodile's Sand Blades.

The violent heaving of his chest further revealed his rapid breathing.

Looking again, I saw that my feet were already deeply embedded in the quicksand.

The awakening ability of the Sand-Sand Fruit and the dual effect of the Land Transformation Array.

It has already begun to have a detrimental effect on Loki that cannot be ignored.

Nevertheless, he persevered through sheer grit and determination, thanks to his monstrous physique.

This continued until around 6 a.m. the next day.

As dawn breaks once more in this time and space, the red light of the Land Transformation Array slowly fades.

The ten massive, sky-covering sandstorms gradually dissipated.

On the battlefield.

The terrifying shadow of the demon god had long since vanished without a trace.

Only Loki has already returned to normal.

Covered in wounds, yet still enormous, it lay supine in the molten sand pit.

His eyes rolled back, and he lost consciousness.

From 3 a.m. on the 21st until now, he ultimately could not hold on for five days and five nights.

But the 52-hour battle still earned everyone's respect.

Then look at Crocodile standing not far away.

He was breathing slightly heavily, and fine beads of sweat, unusual for him, were seeping from his forehead; his breathing had also become somewhat rapid.

Clearly, this battle was also of high intensity for him.

Eager for a swift victory, they activated the National Transformation Array, unleashing alchemical lightning at a high frequency.

His head-on confrontation with Loki also put a considerable burden on him.

But Crocodile still stood tall.

His gaze first swept over the unconscious Loki.

He then threw himself into the void again, forcibly suppressing the disorder of his aura.

With a hoarse voice that still carried an undeniable sense of authority.

Breaking the brief silence after the war.

"next."

Even Loki, a monster with the bloodline of an ancient giant who has returned to his ancestry, and who possesses the legendary Devil Fruit and Conqueror's Haki, is equally powerful.

They couldn't even budge the Sand Crocodile General by the slightest.

It merely forced the opponent to reveal their hidden Saint Mark Alchemy technique.

So, do the remaining challengers still have a chance?

The oppressive feeling brought by Crocodile's "Next".

The atmosphere was so heavy that many people felt almost suffocated.

Fifty-two hours.

Raymond slowly exhaled, breaking the silence in the hall.

"Loki's strength is indeed impressive, but he's no match for Crocodile."

"This guy"

Crane looked at Crocodile on the screen, both amused and exasperated.

"He really intends to prevent anyone from succeeding in the challenge."

“This ‘stubbornness’ does indeed fit his personality.”

Sengoku calmly continued, "Although time travel can restore his strength, dominance, and physical condition..."

"However, the psychological impact of continuous high-intensity combat is unavoidable."

"It's not appropriate to let him continue fighting."

Zefa crossed his arms and nodded in agreement: "I also think he should rest for a while."

"It's a little past six in the morning now. Let's start the next round in five hours."

Sora's gaze swept over everyone: "Agreed, the Battle of Marineford will be suspended for five hours."

The decision was quickly communicated, and although it caused quite a bit of discussion, it was met with more understanding than criticism.

At the same time, we must digest the enormous impact of these four battles.

At 11:00 AM on May 23rd.

The special dimension where region RL1111 is located has already completed the spacetime rewind.

All traces of the previous battle have vanished without a trace.

Crocodile appeared precisely on time in the ruined city at the very center of the continent.

He had a new Shukaku cigar dangling from his mouth, wisps of smoke rising from it.

The fatigue on his face vanished, and his signature languid expression returned.

The five-hour rest was very beneficial for him, and he also had a hearty lunch.

【Whoosh! 】

Almost at the same time Crocodile appeared, a fourth challenger appeared on his side.

The man was dressed in a standard army justice coat and a matching greyish-white suit.

He had two long swords hanging from his waist.

His face was cold and hard, fierce and menacing, with a cold gaze that made people afraid to look him in the eye.

What is most striking is his thick, black hair that seems to have a life of its own.

It was none other than Onigumo, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth!
He is known for being even more ruthless and for upholding Sakazuki's 'absolute justice'.

His reputation was even more severe than that of Doberman, which instilled fear in many of his subordinates, who dared not disobey him in the slightest.

It is often compared to the Navy's Admiral Momonga to see who is stronger.

"Crocodale."

Onigumo's voice was like the scraping of metal, devoid of any emotion.

"For the sake of justice, I want the position of general."

He didn't make any grand pronouncements like the previous challengers.

It is merely stating a goal, yet it carries a determination more resolute than any words.

Crocodile glanced at it and exhaled a smoke ring.

"Then let me see your capacity."

(End of this chapter)