The Legendary Family of One Piece

Chapter 484 Black Arm... Zephyr, you're back

During the battle, Zephyr's heavy seastone mechanical arm emitted a loud, clanging vibration, like a violently pounding heart.

Zefa shouted.

"Crush the tornado!"

The surrounding air distorted, and a powerful wind surged forth with his movements, creating afterimages as he launched a fierce attack.

Charlotte remained calm, wielding the black sword, Heavenly Cry, with one hand.

"Clang!"

A deafening buzzing sound resounded as Charlotte easily parried Zephyr's attack. During the stalemate, there were "crackling" sounds, accompanied by scattered sparks.

He looked incredibly determined, as if it were his last stand.

"Black Arm...Zeff, you're back!"

Charlotte laughed loudly and swung away the other party's mechanical arm.

The heavy robotic arm nearly caused Zephyr to lose his balance in that instant.

To control his body, Zephyr slammed his fist into the ground with a domineering and forceful motion.

"Boom!"

The earth trembled, rocks flew up, and powerful shockwaves spread outwards in layers.

"Again!"

Zephyr roared as it raised its massive seastone mechanical arm, which resembled a humanoid cannon.

"Crush Blaster!!!"

A dazzling golden light flashed in the palm of the mechanical arm, and in the blink of an eye, a straight golden laser shot out, creating sonic booms.

The piercing and intense popping sounds continued one after another.

A dazzling golden light pierced through Charlotte in an instant, its imposing aura overwhelming.

Charlotte's gaze was sharp and steady, and in just a moment she saw through the flaw.

The black blade was swung lightly, seemingly weak and powerless, but the sharp aura it exuded was overwhelming.

It was the afterimage left by extreme speed, creating an illusion for the viewer.

"Buzz!"

The moment the black blade touched the laser, an astonishing power erupted.

The powerful laser was launched away and its direction was forcibly changed, soaring into the sky and bursting with brilliant light.

A large hole was pierced through the clouds in the sky.

"The sky... has a leak!"

Watching the battle, Ain covered her pale red lips with her hands in disbelief, her eyes filled with shock.

This is the Four Emperors of the New World, the terminator of the old era, and the incomparably renowned Hibernian Charlotte.

"Well-deserved reputation" is not enough to express the opponent's rich experience, superb skills, and relaxed fighting style.

This is the epitome of extreme terror.

Hariri was not surprised by this result; the powerful Heberfeller family was far more astonishing than anyone had imagined.

What's more, that's the invincible patriarch, Boss Xia Luo!

How could outsiders possibly fully comprehend such power?

On the battlefield.

The two fought fiercely, and it was clear to anyone with eyes to see Charlotte's ease and Zephyr's difficulty.

Although a fierce battle broke out between the two sides as they moved at high speed, everyone present was well aware of it.

Zefa won't last long.

The severe injuries he had sustained, his aging body, and his declining spirit had already sealed his fate of defeat.

"Smash the short-sleeved shirt!"

With a roar, Zefa unleashed his full power, his fists raining down like a storm—yes, a furious barrage.

Waves of extremely destructive shockwaves crashed down on the enemy.

Charlotte walked steadily, her black sword, Heavenly Cry, nimbly and swiftly intercepting the opponent's frenzied, saturated attack with a series of clanging sounds.

The violent destructive shockwaves created ripples that shattered the void and pulverized the ground.

A moment later, the battle subsided, and Zefa was panting heavily, almost unable to breathe.

I quickly took out a medicine spray and sprayed it into my mouth. It took several seconds for me to feel better.

Charlotte watched everything unfold quietly and spoke calmly.

"Zeffa, you're getting old after all."

His tone revealed regret; Zephyr was no match for him now.

His former formidable adversaries are no longer worthy of being his opponents.

Pirates and the navy of the old era are gradually fading away, until one day they fade into obscurity.

"Young man, don't underestimate this old man."

Zephyr looked at Charlotte with unwavering eyes. Facing his former rival, he was unwilling to admit his weakness, for that would make him look down on.

The strongmen of the old era possessed their own unique legends and stubbornness.

"Just a few words of reflection!"

Charlotte remarked with emotion, "Time is a cruel butcher's knife, each cut aging us all!"

Unless there are special means, time is the greatest test that everyone should face.

The strong of the old era will eventually be eliminated by the new generation, becoming stepping stones for their former glory.

A glorious beginning, a tragic end, ultimately becoming an unnamed skeleton in the long river of time, completely forgotten by the world.

It was clear that Zephyr was unwilling to accept this, but his strength had indeed weakened considerably.

Charlotte stopped wasting words. He had already given the other party enough face, and this dignified retreat was the best outcome.

"One-Sword Style: Demon Dance: Soaring Dragon Break!"

The tip of the blade flashed with a terrifying light; in an instant, the black flashes intertwined, like a dragon soaring through the heavens and earth, transforming into a streak of red light that pierced through the sky and earth.

Zephyr's pupils contracted as the massive Seastone mechanical arm blocked his way, instantly covering it with a thick layer of Armament Haki.

He appeared incredibly weak in the face of the dazzling blade's strike; the brilliant divine light made it impossible for him to even open his eyes.

The strike landed on it as expected.

"boom!"

The deafening explosion echoed across the surrounding area, bursting forth with a dazzling array of colors.

The super shockwave shattered the ground where Zephyr was standing, revealing a huge, perfectly round crater to everyone's eyes.

After a long while, everything settled down, the strange phenomena dissipated, and Zefa still stood stubbornly on the spot.

Ain, who had been watching the scene with a tense expression, breathed a sigh of relief. The Four Emperors were terrifying when they got serious.

Fortunately, Ms. Zephyr withstood such an extreme attack, and while she was secretly relieved...

"Click click click!"

A series of sounds of metal shattering rang out, so abruptly on the silent battlefield.

Ain's heart skipped a beat, and a strong sense of fear swept over her.

The incredibly sturdy sea stone mechanical arm was seen falling off and landing like broken parts.

"Pfft~"

Zephyr coughed up a mouthful of blood; he had been defeated after just one serious move!

Charlotte watched all this expressionlessly; a duel between powerful individuals cannot be faked.

That would be an insult to those who once dominated the world, but it is also a sign of respect for those who come after them.

In a fair and square battle, legendary warriors need no pity or sympathy.

This is the spirit of a legendary powerhouse.

"I lost!"

The moment Zefa uttered those words, all the strength seemed to drain from his body, and he collapsed backward.

Ian and Binz rushed over immediately.

"teacher!!!"

Ain's tone was full of worry as she used her Rewind Fruit powers to try and restore Zephyr to his youthful state.

It's just a pity that her level of Devil Fruit ability development is far behind that of a veteran powerhouse like Zephyr.

It's not enough to help Zephyr regain his youth. The Paramecia-type Rewind-Rewind Fruit's ability seems like a bug, but its use is linked to one's own strength.

If the enemy is too powerful and the difference in strength is too great, it will be difficult to play the desired role.

Therefore, Ain's development of her Devil Fruit abilities is still far from complete.

"I'm fine! Don't worry!"

Zefa spoke softly, lying on the ground, looking at the clear white sky.

There was an indescribable sense of loneliness and nostalgia in his eyes.

The desolation stems from the ease with which one has been defeated, while the nostalgia arises from the fact that the glorious and spirited days of the past are gone forever.

"Zeffa, I'll be waiting for you outside."

Charlotte's voice drifted from afar; this was an agreement between powerful figures of the sea.

For Zephyr, who dedicated his life to the dream of becoming a hero, breaking his word was the greatest mockery of that dream.

That's the real Zephyr.

(End of this chapter)