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Chapter 2656 Lucci's Dark-Dark Fruit Ability!
Lucci frowned slightly.

The opponent possesses this level of 'immortality'.

Its performance is comparable to the fourth stage of life restoration.

While it can't be called a rebirth from a drop of blood, as long as there's a piece of flesh left, the body can be reconstructed in a short time.

However, the essence of the void's regeneration ability has nothing to do with cells, flesh and blood, or vitality.

Said it before.

He is a conscious being born in Altana.

Altana is planetary energy, also known as the power of the dragon vein.

In the ninja world, it would be called natural energy.

In the world of Teigu, it is considered ley line energy.

Therefore, his rebirth is actually a reshaping of energy.

As long as the 'dragon's lair' that has been detonated continues to spew energy.

He was able to recover from his injuries again and again.

They can even create new bodies on the spot by separating the flesh and blood.

Lucci, who had already received intelligence about these things, had already grasped their key points.

The problem is that he currently lacks the ability to stop the 'dragon's lair' energy.

If the Dark-Dark Fruit awakens, it might be possible to create a large-scale darkness.

Temporarily seal off the distant pillar of light, preventing the opponent from replenishing their energy.

Since the 'dragon's lair' cannot be solved, the only solution is to address the human element itself.

Lu Qi slowly raised his arms.

The dense, almost tangible darkness reappeared on both palms.

A tiny vortex gradually forms on the palm.

"Can't I kill you?"

“These words…” Lucci’s voice was icy cold.

His gaze was like the most precise ruler, staring directly at Xu's confident smile.

"Let's talk about it after I catch you."

He emphasized the word "grab" with particular clarity.

He also wanted to see the upper limit of the power of the Dark Fruit, which the World Government had bestowed upon him and was known as the 'most vicious'.

During his training at Guanhao Island, he had already conducted several experiments.

Once you're caught by those hands shrouded in darkness...

It could not be activated by the chakra of a ninja, the demonic power of a monster, or the magic power of a sorcerer.

Even the pseudo-divine weapon cannot transform; it will revert to human form when it is in a transformed state.

Only pure air remains unaffected.

Therefore, Lucci believed that it could also render the Hollows powerless.

really.

When Xu's gaze fell upon Lucci's hands shrouded in darkness.

The smugness that had just risen in his eyes because of his 'rebirth'.

It was immediately replaced by a stronger sense of apprehension and vigilance.

His sixth sense was telling him.

Those hands were a real threat to him.

【Shua————】

Lucci said no more.

Further dialogue is pointless in the upcoming battle.

He exerted force with his feet, and his body once again transformed into a silent yet extremely oppressive jet of black lightning.

The brief standoff between the two was abruptly torn apart.

But this time the attack method has changed fundamentally.

There was no sharp 'finger spear' thrust, nor any 'storm kick' slash.

Lucci simply extended his left palm while moving at high speed.

Point the swirling dark vortex in your palm toward it.

"Dark Water!"

In an instant.

It was yet another terrifying gravitational pull, seemingly emanating from the abyss itself.

Like two invisible nets bursting forth.

"Don't think about it!"

With a sharp shout, Xu's body surged with colorful light, and he activated his energy transformation without hesitation.

He attempted to transform into a rainbow streak, fleeing laterally at maximum speed to create distance between himself and Lucci behind him.

however--

Compared to Lucci, his speed wasn't slow, but it offered no advantage whatsoever.

Trying to escape the effect range of 'Dark Water' is pure fantasy.

The illusory colored light had only traveled forty or fifty meters when it was precisely captured by an invisible gravitational force.

His energy-based movement trajectory immediately appeared, showing distortion and stagnation caused by the pulling.

"This guy is my nemesis!"

The chill in my heart intensified.

At the same time, he realized that the speed of energy conversion alone was insufficient.

There was no way to escape Lucci's pursuit and this damn gravity.

Without any choice.

He had no choice but to resort to the same old trick.

A severed arm was reborn.

The only thing to do now is to stall and survive.

Find another opportunity to defeat the opponent or escape.
"Damn it, World Government, you shouldn't have shown up at all!"

With a surge of anger, Cai Guang suddenly paused, and a ruthless look appeared on Xu's face.

He clenched his palm like a knife and slashed down at Xinsheng's left shoulder without hesitation.

[Pfft—]

Blood splattered, and the left arm was severed instantly.

This time, before the severed arm could even hit the ground, Xu swiftly swung his right hand again.

The left arm, which had just detached from the body, was precisely severed by him in mid-air.

In the blink of an eye, it broke into more than a dozen pieces of flesh and bone of varying sizes.

Like a celestial maiden scattering flowers, they shot out in all directions.

These are his lifelines, his resources to keep fighting Lucci.

I am an immortal Hollow!!!
however--

Faced with the flying chunks of flesh from his arm, Lucci let out a mocking snort.

"A clumsy trick that's already been used once"

His voice was like the cold wind blowing through a glacier.

It clearly reached the ears of the void that had been drawn in by the 'Dark Water'.

Do you think it will still be of any use?

Before he finished speaking, Lucci maintained a strong suction force on the illusory body with his left palm.

But his right palm suddenly changed its posture.

With his five fingers suddenly clenched and his palm facing upward, the dark gravitational force that had been spreading evenly instantly contracted and condensed inward.

It then formed an energy sphere the size of a fist, resembling a miniature black hole.

Without any hesitation.

Lucci flicked his finger and launched it into the air like a cannonball.

"Dark cave!"

When it reaches the calculated position.

Ripples of jet-black light spread outward from the energy sphere.

A large area of ​​darkness was quickly formed.

Although their gravitational strength is not as domineering as that of 'dark water' acting on a single entity.

However, its ability to absorb large volumes of substances proved surprisingly effective at this moment.

[Swish, swish, swish————]

Those pieces of ethereal flesh that originally flew off in different directions.

As if iron filings had encountered a strong magnet, their movement abruptly halted.

They immediately veered off course and were uncontrollably pulled toward the black ball.

Not a single one escaped.

"What?!!"

Upon seeing this, Xu's pupils suddenly contracted to the size of pinpoints.

The cold expression she had been trying so hard to maintain was now horribly shattered.

His strategy of "rebirth through meat division".

The other party actually cracked it in this way.

What chilled him to the bone even more was that, thanks to the effect of Lu Qi's left palm's 'Dark Water', he and his opponent were now very close.

The only way to break this deadlock is...
Defeat him head-on using physical skills!

Otherwise, one can only pray that the dark hand has no effect on 'Altana'.

Lucci's "Dark Hole" technique was inspired by the "Rinnegan's" "Chibaku Tensei" and Yami Suke's dark magic "Black Hole".

He ate the Dark-Dark Fruit during his training on Guanhao Island.

CP2, responsible for training special agents, specifically found someone to guide him in developing Devil Fruit abilities and provided him with various reference materials.

This also includes information on past users of the Dark-Dark Fruit.

However, Lucci's personality doesn't allow him to rely on it.

It has always been combined with physical skills.

Therefore, 'Dark Hole' is a purely functional move that relies on ability.

He actually uses it very rarely.

Nevertheless, once it was used, it plunged Xu into a desperate situation.