One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

boom--!!!

A transparent shockwave, visible to the naked eye and carrying enough force to blow away steel, shot out toward Barrett's location!

Barrett's pupils suddenly contracted.

He could clearly sense it—

The power of that strike was no less than the full-force punch he had just delivered!

"Good timing!"

Barrett roared, crossing his arms in front of him. His dark Armament Haki covered his arms and torso, forming an unbreakable defensive barrier.

The next moment—

The shockwave struck his arms head-on!

boom--!!!

The entire infinite hell trembled violently under the force of that collision!

The collision of the shockwave and Armament Haki produced a piercing metallic scraping sound, like two giant blades clashing wildly, sparking dazzling sparks!

Gravel fell in a rustling sound, and the iron bars groaned under the weight.

Smoke and dust filled the air, obscuring everyone's view.

When the dust settles slightly—

Barrett's body slid backward a full three meters!

And this is just one of the many types of ammunition attacks that Usopp has developed... a tiny, insignificant one!

Chapter 248 Usopp's Stage

"cough……"

Barrett coughed lightly, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

His crimson eyes were fixed on Usopp in the distance, a glint of what appeared to be anger but was actually excitement surging within them.

Even though he had just gained his freedom, and even though his body had not yet recovered to its best condition.

But this guy he looked down on could unleash such a powerful attack with a casual strike.

"Hehe...hehehe..."

Barrett chuckled softly, the laughter growing louder and more unrestrained, echoing in the vast, empty hell, causing the rubble to tremble slightly.

"Interesting... This is so interesting!"

He slowly straightened up, and with a shake of his arms, the Armament Haki covering his body shattered and dissipated into countless fragments in the air.

But his momentum did not diminish in the slightest.

instead--

It's even stronger now!

"I thought those two were the most powerful monsters of this era..."

Barrett's voice was hoarse with an almost fanatical quality:

"I didn't expect even someone as obviously insignificant as you..."

"They can all possess this level of power!"

"good very good!"

He clenched his fists tightly, his muscles bulged again, and an aura far more violent and domineering than before erupted from his body!

"I'm starting to get curious about you guys."

"So... I won't hold back anymore!"

The moment the words fell—

A plume of crimson steam rose from Barrett's body!

That's the combat form he can unleash only when he's at his limit—

"Full Power - Devil's Impact!!"

Barrett's figure disappeared from the spot again!

This time, he was so fast that his trajectory was difficult to track!

Only a crimson afterimage remained in the air, carrying destructive power as it crushed towards Usopp's location!

Usopp's eyes remained calm.

In his field of vision, Barrett's figure was locked onto by countless bright trajectory lines.

But this time—

The number of those trajectory lines is ten times that of before!

Moreover, each one carries a deadly intent!

"This is a bit troublesome..."

Usopp muttered something under his breath, but a bitter smile crept onto his lips.

He took a deep breath and his internal energy began to surge wildly—

Nika Fruit, activate.

White steam rose silently from his body.

Usopp instantly transformed into Nikka.

"What kind of Devil Fruit ability is this?" Barrett frowned, instinctively feeling a sense of unease.

Even more instinctively, the instant Usopp transformed, Barrett charged forward, wielding fists that erupted with steam and black lightning, making a hissing sound, as if two torrents were vying for control of this space.

However—Usopp did not dodge as he had before.

He raised his right hand, fingertips pointing in the direction Barrett was charging, a sniper's signature smile playing on his lips.

"It's no use! ...Your trajectory is already under my control."

Paramecia-type Locus Fruit Awakening Ability - Lock-on!

Barrett's fist pierced the air with a shriek.

however--

Just as his fist was about to touch Usopp, a strange power suddenly spread out from Usopp's body.

A mysterious force suddenly acted on Barrett's fist, and his arm inexplicably deflected at a slight angle—

That tiny deviation caused his punch, which was supposed to hit, to slam into the ground instead!

boom--!!!

A deafening roar erupted in the vast, empty hell.

Barrett slammed his fist into the ground, sending debris flying and cracking the earth. From the center of his fist, cracks spread outwards like a spider web.

Usopp, however, simply stood still, without moving an inch.

"What?!" Barrett's voice was filled with disbelief and astonishment.

He looked up abruptly, his eyes still filled with shock, only to see a calm smile on Usopp's lips.

"It's not over yet."

With a flick of his left hand, Usopp released a bullet crackling with dark purple electricity, which slid from his sleeve and landed precisely in his palm.

That was a specially crafted ammunition he created himself, using the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit as its core, amplified by the Popo Fruit, and shaped by the Weave-Weave Fruit.

"Thunder Armor-Piercing Shell - Modified!"

Usopp inserted the bullet into the cannon barrel in his right arm and aimed it at Barrett's chest.

"This one... is a return gift!"

boom--!!!

A thick bolt of lightning shot out from the cannon's muzzle, carrying blinding blue-white arcs of electricity, like a thunderous spear, tearing through the air and striking the Barrett!

Barrett's pupils contracted sharply, he crossed his arms, and Armament Haki instantly covered his entire body.

Sizzle—!!!

Thunder and domineering aura collided, unleashing a deafening roar!

Sparks flew and arcs of electricity leaped wildly across Barrett's body, like countless venomous snakes tearing at his defenses.

His body was propelled backward by the impact, his feet carving two deep furrows in the ground.

But—he blocked it.

“Not bad attack…” Barrett grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth, “but not enough!”

Before he could finish speaking, Usopp had already loaded his second bullet.

For a sniper, his own strength is merely the baseline for combat performance.

Excellent ammunition is the stage where he truly unleashes his strength.

This time, the bullet glowed with a fiery red light, and its surface was covered with lava-like patterns.

"Burn! Super Special Move - Bursting Bullet!"

boom!!!

A fireball hurtled toward Barrett like a meteor, exploding in mid-air and turning into a fiery storm that engulfed him.

Flames and high temperatures raged in the confined space, scorching and distorting the air.

Barrett roared, and his Armament Haki suddenly expanded, forcefully shaking off the flames!

His clothes were burned to shreds, and his body was covered in charred marks.

But those crimson eyes grew even more intense.