One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 48 Good vs. Ace
Three days flew by.

Near the entrance to Ghost Island, the waves are surging.

Braving the wind and waves, the Spade Pirates sped towards Onigashima.

"Finally found it, Ghost Island!"

Looking at the oni island ahead, the Spade Pirates were filled with fighting spirit. After searching for three days, they finally found the location of their target.

The greatest pirate with the title of "strongest" is on the island right in front of us. If we can defeat him, they will become famous throughout the world!

"Those young people who were kidnapped must also be on the island!"

"Don't let your guard down, hell lies ahead!"

"Hahaha, isn't that how we got here the whole way!"

The pirates beamed with smiles as they looked at Captain Ace, who sat atop the bow of the ship, their eyes filled with anticipation.

"Captain Ace!"

Let's go all out!

Ace stood up and clashed fists together!
"Pull the boat over!"

"Oh oh oh!!!"

The pirate ship sped forward, quickly passing through the torii gate at the entrance and sailing into Onigashima. However, the empty harbor left them somewhat bewildered.

"What's going on? Is nobody here?"

The Spade gang jumped off the ship and looked at the empty port square, their heads filled with question marks.

Is this really the headquarters of the Four Emperors?

There's not a soul in sight; the defenses are far too lax!

Just then, a drunken young man walked out of the castle, holding a bottle of liquor in his hand, drinking as he walked.

"Ok?"

The handsome guy saw the Spade gang, hesitated for less than three seconds, then took a swig of his drink and completely ignored Ace's gang.

"Haha, are you drunk?"

"How could anyone possibly come here?"

"Hiccup~~"

The Spade gang looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Hey!"

Ace grabbed the handsome guy and questioned him fiercely.

"Tell me, where is Kaido?!"

"Kaido, old man... hiccup..."

The handsome guy let out a loud burp, the pungent smell of alcohol almost knocking Ace unconscious, but it also made him realize something.

The person in front of me is not an illusion!

"Enemy attack!!!"

The piercing screams echoed across the square.

The Spade gang's expression changed instantly.

"Ace!"

"Hahaha, let's make a scene!"

Ace tossed the handsome guy aside and burst into flames.

"I'll draw your attention; you go find the hostages!"

"understand!"

Skull Castle, third floor.

"It's so noisy outside."

Goode walked out of the banquet hall and looked down at the square. The first thing he saw was a young man engulfed in flames.

Fire Fist Ace.

The other party is causing trouble!
Yamato quickly came to Goode's side, excitedly leaning on the railing and looking down, seeing Ace's eyes sparkling.

It's a real person!

"He's Fire Fist?"

"Yes."

Goode grinned, hoisted his greatsword, and leaped off the third floor!

In the center of the square, Ace, who was fighting, suddenly changed his expression and quickly jumped backward to create distance.

The next second, a giant sword more than two meters long was planted where he was, and then his huge body fell from the sky.

"boom!"

The powerful impact shattered the ground within a radius of several meters!

As he watched the imposing figure emerge from the smoke and dust, Ace's expression gradually grew serious.

This person is very strong!
"Who are you? State your name!"

"I should be the one asking that!"

Goode slowly emerged from the smoke and dust, looking down at Ace.

"State your name, brat!"

"My name is Ace, and I'm here to take Kaido's head."

Ace answered coldly, his fist blazing with intense heat. "You're Kaido?"

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Goode remained silent for a few seconds.

This kid is just like Luffy; he came to Onigashima without even knowing what Kaido looks like. Where are his crew members? They should at least remind him.

However, this is not bad.

He also wanted to give it his all in the fight.

Goode threw his head back and laughed.

"It's me, oh my gosh!"

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Ace's pupils contracted, and flames immediately erupted all over his body.

with full force!

However, Goode turned and left.

"I don't want my home to be destroyed, so I'll find another place."

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Ace hesitated for a moment, then followed Goode.

Soon, the two arrived at the back of the mountain.

Goode tossed the greatsword aside, then ripped off his coat, revealing muscles even more exaggerated than those of a bodybuilding champion.

Win!

The muscles are roaring!
"Uro ro ro!!!"

Goode let out a battle cry of laughter, tensing all his muscles and charging towards Ace like a raging chariot.

The ground was shaking!

"What a terrifying body!"

Ace's expression changed slightly.

Without a doubt, that enormous body contained terrifying power; if one were to be struck head-on, the consequences would be unimaginable.

But he didn't want to back down!
"Oh oh oh!!!"

Ace used his legs to propel himself forward, his body shooting towards Goode like an arrow released from a bow.

"Well done!"

Goode laughed loudly, clenching his fist, and a dark, domineering aura enveloped him.

As the distance closed, the two roared and launched an attack, their burning fiery fists colliding with their domineering iron fists!
"boom!"

The flames surged and spread, and the scorching heat wave swept out, pulverizing everything around the two of them!
"Ugh, that's great!"

Goode laughed heartily.

Feeling the intense heat emanating from the surface of his fist, even with his domineering defense, he still felt as if he was about to melt.

But it lacks power!

Groudon's muscles grew along with his body!

Goode exerted his strength again, and small, snake-like, twisting veins appeared on the surface of his arm as a violent power erupted!

"Get back here!"

"what?!"

Ace's expression changed drastically, and his fist bent uncontrollably as a huge iron fist appeared before him.

Can't stop!
At the critical moment, Ace crossed his arms in front of him to protect himself, and with a "bang," his body flew out like a meteor!

"boom!!!"

Flames shot up into the sky!

The next moment, Ace leaped out of the flames and stood more than ten meters in the air, his right fist completely transformed into the shape of flames.

"fire punch!!!"

A massive wave of flames surged down and instantly engulfed Goode!

"boom!"

The earth shattered, and flames soared into the sky!
The battle escalated into a fierce one-sided affair.

Ace landed on the ground, staring intently at the raging fire. He knew very well that his opponent wouldn't fall so easily.

Soon, a red monster, over five meters tall and twice the size of its predecessor, stood in the center of the flames, seemingly unaffected by them.

Ace's pupils trembled.

"Is this your true form?!"

"Uro-ro-ro!"

After transforming, Goode looked down at Ace with greedy eyes as if he had seen a rare treasure and wanted to possess it.

What an unexpected gain!
Goode slowly raised his right arm, looking at the special patterns on the surface of his carapace. The jet-black pattern at the very front had turned orange-red and was getting brighter and brighter.

It's like magma gradually heating up!
Such a characteristic only appears in the strongest original form, which means that Groudon is absorbing the power of nature, and the effect is hundreds or thousands of times greater than when it ate Smlie!
Moreover, this natural power is extremely compatible with Groudon's attributes, and the little Groudon inside him is currently cheering with joy.

And the source of these natural forces
Logia-type Devil Fruit: Flame-Flame Fruit!
Goode stared at Ace, greedily licking the corner of his mouth.

"Uro ro ro, Spalashi!!!"

(End of this chapter)