An abstract trainer who taught Charmander the Incinerate move

Chapter 67 The Mamba Mentality (The Ultimate Art, please continue reading)
(A heads-up before reading: Please have the background music "See You Again" playing while reading this chapter.)
Those five words exploded with the roar of the engine.

Kobe's figure transformed into an orange streak of light amidst the propeller's airflow, his elbow armor suddenly unfolding into a triangular pyramid, and electric light converging at the tip of his elbow into a basketball-sized ball of light.

This is neither the Six Styles of the Navy nor a spirit skill, but the ultimate killing move that materializes the explosive power of twenty years of basketball training, the cutting power of a helicopter rotor, and the obsession of a transmigrator—[Lightning Whirlwind Elbow]!
Never backing down, never giving up, never running away, never surrendering, creating miracles in the face of adversity—this is Kobe Bryant, the man known as the Black Mamba, and this is the Mamba Mentality that he was willing to practice even if it meant burning his life!
A strong Black athlete, a moving pre-battle declaration, and the support of fallen teammates—with so many advantages combined, will Lawrence win?

boom--

The next second, the roar of the helicopter crashing to the ground provided the answer.

"Man!!!"

Faced with the merciless iron rod possessing superhuman strength, the big guy crashed instantly.

The phantom of the helicopter behind him, symbolizing an indomitable will, crashed down with a bang, and his tall body fell into the wreckage, bleeding profusely.

In this cruel world, even if humanity gives its all, it still cannot overcome that overwhelming superhuman power! (Great sorrow)

As the afterimage of the propeller gradually faded, Kobe looked up at the sky one last time, as if he could see a helicopter passing through the clouds, and behind the clouds, the dazzling lights of the Staples Center.

On his deathbed, he used his last bit of strength to turn his head with difficulty, revealing a resolute gaze as he looked at Luca.

All those words, in the end, condensed into that maxim etched into the soul.

"Man! What can I say? Mamba out!"

At this moment, time seemed to be frozen by an invisible sorrow.

The image of Lao Da lying in a pool of blood is like an indomitable monument, deeply imprinted on this land, and frozen into a world-famous painting that is breathtaking.

Luca's eyes instantly blurred with tears, and a deeply moving background music suddenly began to play in his ears:

【It's been a long day without you my friend】

【And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again......】

Accompanied by Charlie Puth's timeless classic "See You Again," the massive body disintegrated into fragments of a powerful being, slowly rising with the sound of a helicopter's rotors, transforming into a black phantom on the horizon.

That black phantom, woven from clouds and radiance, is none other than the legendary immortal...

Mamba Mentality!!!

At this moment, gazing at the clouds on the horizon, accompanied by the powerful and longing chorus of the background music, "Oh Oh——Oh Oh——," tears finally streamed uncontrollably down Luca's face.

"Don't go, prison guard!!!"

An indescribable sorrow welled up in his heart, and as the clouds in the sky were about to dissipate, Luca burst into tears.

"Hehehehehehe—!"

Alvida's shrill laughter instantly ripped apart the tragic background music that filled the air and the lingering phantom of the Mamba.

"Mamba Mentality? Lightning Spinning Elbow? That's hilarious!"

She slapped her thigh dramatically, pointing the spiked club in the direction Kobe had vanished, her tone filled with utter contempt.

"You dare challenge me with your pathetic skills? What an overconfident fool! A champion of justice? Bah!"

Alvida looked at Luca, her face twisted in a ferocious smile, devoid of any mockery, only pure brutality and murderous intent remained.

"Crying like this over a piece of trash? You've utterly disgraced the Navy! Do you see this, Navy puppy? This is what happens when you overestimate yourself! Your Lao Da, that idiot who thought he could overturn everything, is now nothing but ashes! And you..."

call--

She swung the "psychic power stick" wrapped in super-powerful light in the simplest and most brutal way!

This attack had a clear target—it aimed directly at Luca's vital chest and abdomen!

"To hell with Mamba Mentality and justice!"

Bang—crack!
A dull, heart-stopping thud rang out, followed by a teeth-grinding cracking sound!
The spiked club, imbued with terrifying super-powered energy, slammed solidly into Luca's body.

Boom!

Luca, lost in grief, had no time to dodge. Its body slammed heavily against the thick wooden wall of the cabin, and the sturdy planks shattered with a crash!
Wood chips mixed with Luca's spurting blood scattered like raindrops!
Dragging his heavily wounded body, Luca's consciousness sank into endless darkness.

Is it already over...?

On his deathbed, when everything seemed to have reached a dead end, Luca heard a familiar Los Angeles accent in his ear.

[Luca, it's not the end yet. Remember, never give up, never surrender. Create miracles even in the face of adversity. Accept this; it is my final will!]

[Is the prison big?!]

At the darkest depths of his consciousness, this voice, piercing through life and death, was like the warmest light, instantly igniting Luca's dying embers of life!

In the instant before his consciousness faded, Lao Da left behind an indestructible and eternal belief.

【Man!!!】

With a battle cry that seemed to come from the depths of his soul, Luca successfully elbowed his way to victory in the resurrection match.

"The Mamba Mentality...will never end!!!"

Luca rose from the ground with unprecedented power and determination, his body ablaze with the Mamba Black Flame, a symbol of resilience and legacy. Alvida, sensing the terrifying energy emanating from Luca, broke out in a cold sweat.

"What...what the hell is this thing? How do you possess such power?!"

The fast-swimming frogman watching from the boat, his eyes filled with fear, gripped his tactical goggles.

"How...how is this possible? Its combat power is actually increasing!"

As we all know, in the world of One Piece, training is the least efficient way to improve strength, while getting beaten up is the best shortcut to a surge in power.

As the saying goes, two years of hard training with Rayleigh is not as good as Kaido's quick three-hit combo.

For many years, everyone has had the same question.

Why do the protagonists in shonen manga always become stronger after being beaten up, until they turn the tide in desperate situations?

Is this just due to the author's deus ex machina?
If you think that way, you're being too superficial. The real answer is: because they all have a genuine sense of justice.

In the endless darkness, accompanied by a resounding cry of "Man" that echoed through the soul, Luca finally awakened its unique dream ability, which was...

Mamba Mentality!!!

[Dream Trait: Mamba Mentality (True Justice): Never give up, never admit defeat, grow stronger with each setback, and fight with ever greater courage! When you fight against evil forces, all their attacks will be classified as [Dark] attacks, igniting your sense of justice and boosting your combat power!]

At this moment, the long-delayed teaching of the Shave technique resumed, and driven by the power of the Mamba Mentality, Luca finally touched upon the essence of this step once again.

[The second step of the Shave Training Method - Continuous Frenzied Kicks: Building upon the explosive bursts of repeated side jumps, this involves repeatedly stomping the ground in place to unleash even greater speed.]

By repeatedly stomping on the ground in the same location, the force is instantly transmitted to the ground...

Lightning... a five-kick combo!

Bang!
A sharp explosion erupted in the air. After countless clumsy attempts to imitate it, Luca, empowered by the Mamba Mentality, finally unleashed his true... Shave!

Q: A big layup requires three steps, but how many steps does it take to get on a helicopter?
The answer is: One step!
In an instant, Luca stomped his feet five times in place, and in just one step, he appeared in front of Alvida with lightning speed.

At that moment, a black phantom appeared behind Luca, and a pair of large black hands slowly reached out, helping it assume a standard elbow strike stance...

[Accept this, Luca, this is the final legacy of the Mamba Mentality!]

In that instant, Luca's eyes filled with tears, and all the words in his heart were condensed into one sentence: Arigato... Lada!
[Shave] was elevated after merging with the Mamba Mentality, giving rise to a unique technique that surpasses even the primitive skill [Quick Attack]...

[Lightning Elbow]!!!
Speed ​​is power.

With the speed boost from Shave, Luca unleashed a superb elbow strike that slammed into Alvida's chest!
This earth-shattering elbow strike landed on Alvida, producing a terrifying sound like a cannonball exploding!

"Man!!!"

Struck by this overwhelming force of justice, Alvida's face contorted like a wild beast, and she let out a foul roar that echoed through the heavens and earth.

"Hmph... Hmph ahhhhhh!!!"

With a roar like a swamp exploding, Alvida's massive body surged with air currents and was instantly sent flying to the ends of the earth, disappearing without a trace.

Seeing their captain sent flying by Luca's elbow strike, the remaining bandits immediately scattered and jumped ship to escape.

"Quack! It's a pro! Everyone retreat!"

"Jump ship now, or you'll get elbowed to death!"

"Stop sticking your elbow!"

……

After unleashing an astonishing "Lightning Elbow," Luca seemed to have exhausted all his strength, lying sprawled out on the deck.

As the clouds carrying the heroic spirits of the prison gradually dissipated on the horizon, the moving background music once again resounded in Luca's ears.

【We've come a long way from where we began】

【Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again】

When I see you again!

At that moment, tears welled up in Luca's eyes once again.

Yes, Lord, one day we will meet again in a world without pain, only glory, and then we will tell each other our stories...

Wiping away the tears from the corners of his eyes, Luca's will had never been stronger since inheriting the Mamba Mentality, and his sense of justice was stronger than ever before.

Facing the surging sea, it raised its head and let out a soul-stirring cry to the vast sky.

"I swear, I will drive all pirates off this Grand Line... not a single one left! I'm going to be the Marine King!"

[Cut! - Act III of "The Naval King" ends!]

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Hang in there everyone these next few days, keep reading every day, I have even purer stuff coming up.

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