One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 49 Great Flame Ring - Flame Emperor!
The riot at Skull Castle quickly subsided.

Under Yamato's powerful suppression, the Spade Pirates were all bruised and battered, and tied up.

"Be strong, be good."

"This woman is a monster."

"Captain Ace."

For the first time, they felt despair. A mere nobody had routed them, making them flee in terror. This enemy was on a completely different level from the ones they had encountered before.

Even the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Hanafuda, are probably not as terrifying as the girl in front of them. If she hadn't shown mercy, they would definitely be dead.

However, there is more than one such powerful monster on this island.

They underestimated the power of the Four Emperors!

Captain Ace, run!

"Lock these guys in the dungeon."

Yamato gave the order and immediately ran towards the back mountain. Seeing this, the pirates who were left behind left a few men to imprison the intruders, while the rest followed Yamato.

"Hurry to the back mountain, Lord Goode is dueling with Fire Fist!"

The pirates swarmed towards the back mountain, and as soon as they stepped out of the back gate of the Skull Castle, they saw towering flames in the distance.

A wave of scorching fire rushed towards us.

"hiss--!"

The pirates gasped in shock.

Such terrifying flames made it impossible for them to even get close; it's hard to imagine how Lord Good managed to fight in such an environment.

No wonder he's a top executive chosen by Kaido!
At the heart of the battlefield, flames raged everywhere.

Good emerged from the flames, feeling the surging power of the flames around him. He grinned maliciously, leaned forward, and clapped his hands in a provocative gesture towards Ace.

"Come on, baby!"

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Ace's face darkened.

What he hates most is being looked down upon.

Whenever someone underestimates him, he makes them pay a heavy price, and this time will be no exception!

Ace coldly stretched out his hands, his fingertips emitting dense green light spots that floated rapidly like fireflies, hovering around Goode.

"Ok?"

Goode turned his head, scanning the fireflies around him.

It's quite pretty.

Ace's eyes widened in anger, and under his mental control, all the fireflies lit up with a blinding white light!
"Firefly Fire Bodhidharma!"

"Boom boom boom boom!!!"

A dense explosion of flames engulfed Goode!

Ace breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes fixed on the burning pillar of fire.

The explosive power of the Fire Daruma is not strong, but the high temperature flames generated by the dense explosion can melt even steel.

Kaido can't possibly be alright!
However, the next moment, a red burst forth from the fiercely burning flames and appeared before him in the blink of an eye. The massive body crashed down on him like a small mountain!
"what?!"

Ace staggered back half a step in horror, his fists bursting with flames as he tried to retaliate, but a sudden pain shot through his body, followed by a dizzying spin in his vision.

He was thrown into the sky by the impact!

"boom!"

After spinning countless times, Ace crashed heavily to the ground, all the bones and organs in his body groaning in pain.

It hurts, it hurts too much!
Ace struggled to sit up, kneeling on all fours. His cheeks suddenly bulged, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

There's no time to catch your breath; you must adjust your fighting stance as quickly as possible, or you won't be able to handle the pursuit that follows.

When Ace forced himself to get up despite the pain, he saw the scene in the distance, felt a tightness in his chest, and almost coughed up another mouthful of blood.

His eyes instantly became bloodshot.

"That bastard!!!"

Tens of meters away.

Goode reverted to his human form and faced his subordinates who had rushed from Skull Castle, striking powerful poses to demonstrate his formidable strength!
Extend your biceps forward!

Side-stretch your chest muscles!

Latissimus dorsi muscles!
Sweat is pouring down!
The muscles are gleaming!

"Win!"

"Win! Win! Win!"

The pirates roared wildly, wave after wave of sound echoing across the battlefield, like watching a physical visual feast.

"Win!!!"

Ace was completely unrecognizable, and flames of rage rose from his body.

That guy didn't take him seriously at all!

Unforgivable!

"Ahhhh!!!"

Ace roared to the sky, the ground beneath his feet cracking and fissures bursting forth from the cracks, converging in his hands.

"Kagero!"

A scorching pillar of fire blasted towards Goode!
Goode turned to face the raging flames, took a deep breath, his chest heaving, and mysterious orange-red runes lit up his muscles. He was now terrifyingly strong!
At the moment the flames rushed towards us.

Goode's eyes widened in anger, and a fierce gust of air shot out!

"call!!!"

The scorching heat, like an irresistible storm, scattered in all directions!
"Did you blow away my heat?"

Ace's gaze was blank.

The scene before him was beyond his comprehension.

"Snapped!"

In a flash, a giant hand grabbed his head!

"Daydreaming during battle is a major taboo, you little brat who plays with fire!"

Good grinned and exerted his strength, veins bulging on his arm, slamming Ace's head into the ground!
Then, move your legs forward!
"Uro ro ro!!!"

Goode laughed heartily, running wildly around the battlefield while pressing down on Ace's head with his right hand, carving a deep furrow in the rocky ground.

Only when the ravine connected did Goode reluctantly stop, tossing the limp Ace aside like trash.

"Hu~~ huh~~"

Ace was panting heavily, his entire body covered in wounds, not a single spot was unscathed, and he couldn't even get up.

He felt death.

"Win! Win! Win!"

Outside the battlefield, the pirates' frenzied roars rang out once more.

No one expected that Lord Good would actually crush Fire Fist Ace, that guy was a supernova who defeated one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

Goode raised his thick arms and circled around Ace, basking in the glory that belonged only to the victor.

Feeling the continuous surge of power within my body, every cell in my body seemed to be cheering; this was the first time I had ever experienced such an exhilarating feeling.

Ace's flames were perfectly suited to him, like a power bank; the longer the battle dragged on, the more flames he released, and the stronger he became.

It made him incredibly excited!
However, the firepower is not strong enough!
Goode looked at Ace and sneered coldly.

"Kid, is that all you've got?"

"I heard you defeated Hanafuda, so I was somewhat interested in you, but I didn't expect your strength to be so disappointing."

“My men have all appeared. You should understand what has happened inside the castle. Their lives are now in your hands.”

"I'll give you two choices: either join my ranks, or die!"

Join us, or die!

Ace struggled to turn over and knelt on the ground, panting.

Every word Goode said pierced his heart, and his strong sense of pride made him angry and resentful.

It took a while.

Ace finally stood up, his determined gaze showing no sign of confusion, and even a smile appeared on his face.

That is an awareness of death!

"If I were to yield to power, I would have no meaning as a man, and I would never have any regrets in my life!"
"Do you understand now, Kaido!"

"Well said!"

Goode laughed, and his body swelled and distorted once again.

"Are you ready?"

"Of course!"

Flames ignited beneath Ace's feet, spreading rapidly outwards in concentric circles, before rising up and quickly engulfing him.

"Great Flame Ring!"

As the flames dissipated, Ace raised a giant fireball, illuminating the battlefield like the sun.

"Fire Emperor!!!"

This is his strongest move!

Outside the battlefield, Yamato's expression changed drastically, and he immediately waved his hand in signal.

"leave here!"

"We'll be affected!"

"Run!"

The pirates realized something was wrong and fled for their lives in the Skull Castle.

In the center of the battlefield.

Ace held up the miniature sun, his eyes filled with the purest fighting spirit. If he could die in a battle against a strong opponent, his life would not have been in vain.

"If you can withstand this move, then I've lost!"

"Bring it on!"

Goode looked at the blazing little sun and laughed heartily.

This is exactly what he needs!

"Oh oh oh!!!"

"boom!!!"

The flames blotted out the sky!
(End of this chapter)