Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Linlin Becomes a Show-Off
A furious Auntie Linlin was undeniably cool.
Thunder leaped within the dark clouds on her left, while flames raged on the fireball to her right.
She wielded a long saber with one hand, sharp and with streaks of black lightning dancing along its edge.
Coupled with her still-intact figure, she truly resembled a valkyrie descending to the mortal realm.
Black fur grew on Roa's body, a pair of sharp horns pointed skyward from his forehead, and black wings unfurled behind him, shedding black feathers.
"But thankfully, I'm pretty cool too!"
"Oh, oh, oh! Is this the power of the Calamity Roa?"
Morgans' photo-taking speed increased, his Den Den Mushi's eyes practically smoking. "An Animal-type Mythical Zoan, a legendary ability said to be even rarer than Logias! This is my first time seeing it with my own eyes!"
"I think it's best if we keep our distance," Stussy said calmly. "Whether it's Linlin or that brat Roa, the destruction they cause when they get serious is catastrophic."
"Hahahaha! What does it matter!" Morgans laughed in response. "It's rare to witness a battle between powerhouses! Even death would be worth the price!"
"I really don't understand you people," Stussy sighed softly.
It wasn't just Morgans; the other underworld magnates were all equally excited.
Even for people of their power and influence, opportunities to witness those bearing the name of "monster" fight each other were few and far between.
"I'll show you soon, Roa!" Charlotte Linlin's voice was cold. "What happens when you defy an adult!"
"Is that so?" Roa smirked. "Then I'm truly looking forward to it."
"Still so arrogant," Stussy murmured. "This kid has been like this since he was little."
"Isn't that, even better?" Morgans was full of anticipation.
The angrier Charlotte Linlin got, the more spectacular this battle would be!
Tomorrow's headlines are already reserved for you two; don't disappoint me!
"You'll see right now!" Charlotte Linlin roared, "Prometheus! Heavenly Fire!"
"Yes, Mama!" The sun Homie Prometheus suddenly expanded, truly becoming a massive fireball like a miniature sun, and then, scorching flames were about to erupt.
"Fire, you say?" Roa didn't even bother to move, just smiled strangely, the patterns on his twin horns spreading.
The next instant.
"Mama!" The sun Homie Prometheus suddenly shrieked, "I can't control the flames!"
Charlotte Linlin didn't even have time to turn around before scorching flames slammed into her, exploding into a towering pillar of fire.
At the same time.
"Mama! Watch out! I'm out of control too!" The thundercloud Homie Zeus also shrieked in terror.
Lightning!
Massive lightning bolts shot from his body, striking Charlotte Linlin, who was already engulfed in flames.
"Aargh!" Even with Charlotte Linlin's iron body, taking two powerful elemental attacks simultaneously caused her to cry out.
She indeed had an indestructible body, with maximum resistance to various strikes and slashes. If Roa's Tiger's Soul wasn't sharp enough, if Enma hadn't mixed Conqueror's Haki into Roa's slashes, the previous attack wouldn't have hurt her.
However, this resistance was greatly diminished against elemental attacks like lightning and fire.
"Mama shouldn't have expected to defeat Roa with Zeus or Prometheus," a grim Katakuri, who was observing the battle, pointed out. "As long as Roa is given any environment, he can summon the corresponding calamity!"
Is this the time to be saying that? Oven, next to him, gritted his teeth.
Roa's ability was truly difficult to deal with!
"That hurts like hell!!"
The scorching flames exploded the next moment, and a dark figure shot out. "Emperor Sword!!"
Roa fearlessly raised his twin swords, crimson lightning stretching along both blades. "Shattering Edge!"
Great saber against twin swords.
Haki lightning instantly soared into the sky, and a visibly massive shockwave swept across everything on the platform. Tables, chairs, and dishes flew everywhere, and some unfortunate souls who were stunned by the earlier Conqueror's Haki clash were directly sent flying.
"Wahahahah! Is this the clash of monsters?" Morgans was also blown away, but that didn't stop him from laughing heartily. "Amazing! Truly amazing!"
"Mochi Rescue!"
At a critical moment, white mochi tentacles shot out, precisely grabbing all the Charlotte Family members who were affected.
Katakuri, showing his prowess at a crucial moment, shouted, "Mama! Roa! If you're going to fight, change locations!"
"I'm fine with that!" Roa flew out. "Katakuri, please help me look after my two subordinates."
Auntie Linlin's power is incredibly strong.
She's not weaker than Brother Kaido when he uses his abilities.
Her Haki is even stronger.
Sure enough, at this stage, Auntie Linlin is stronger than Brother Kaido, but she's still far from the realm of true monsters.
Using the force of being thrown back, Roa flapped his wings and flew directly outside the platform.
Charlotte Linlin pursued, and with a single great leap, she was almost catching up to Roa.
"Elbaf's Spear: Ikoku!" Roa immediately swung his twin swords, and a massive red sword wave roared forth.
"Stop grossing me out, Roa!" Auntie roared, "Mama Raid!"
The great saber, imbued with Armament and Conqueror's Haki, directly cleaved Roa's sword wave, its power undiminished as it continued to strike towards Roa.
"Then, what about this!" His twin swords suddenly transformed into a storm. "Lion Song: Thousand Cutter Valley!"
Countless massive crimson slashes converged into a storm that devoured everything.
In the face of such a storm, the nearly nine-meter-tall Charlotte Linlin seemed as tiny as an ant.
"Brat!" Charlotte Linlin roared.
Her wide-range attacks completely relied on her two Homies.
But Zeus and Prometheus were simply counterproductive in front of that bastard Roa.
So.
"Get lost!" The woman spun like a top, her great saber moving like a whirlwind, continuously shattering every slash that came her way.
"Mama is being suppressed!!" On the edge of the venue platform, Charlotte Oven cried out in disbelief.
"Roa's ability counters Mama too much!" Katakuri said grimly. "Mama's abilities are completely useless; she can only fight Roa with her physical strength!"
"Are we just going to watch, Katakuri!" Oven gritted his teeth, turning to look at the calm Barre and Abel, who seemed unconcerned even while surrounded by enemies.
"Don't mess around, Oven, Roa asked me to look after them!" Katakuri warned.
"Hey! Are you serious, you guy?" Oven snapped. "They're enemies!"
"Enemies?" Katakuri curled his lips. "Are they enemies? In which situation would they be enemies: if Mama wins or if Roa wins?"
Oven paused.
"Neither situation makes them enemies," Perospero walked over. "If Mama wins, Roa will probably join us, and they'll be our comrades. If Roa wins, we'll have to beg for their forgiveness."
"That's right. And besides," Katakuri paused, "Those two aren't simple either."
Their aura was extraordinary.
Charlotte Linlin crashed onto the plaza; she couldn't fly after all, and at this moment, she didn't dare to let Zeus or Prometheus carry her.
"Auntie Linlin, the calamity, begins!" Roa grinned.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Volcanoes began to erupt, and lava began to splash.
"..." Charlotte Linlin gritted her teeth, dodging and weaving through the volcanoes.
"Is this Roa's power?" Morgans' voice grew increasingly frantic. "A calamity! Hahahahaha! Truly a calamity!!"
Roa caught his breath slightly.
What a troublesome country!
Who would have thought that a country ruled by a pirate wouldn't have enough dark aura replenishment!
Forget it, close combat then!
He poured all his Haki into his twin swords, fully activating Enma's slash enhancement and Tiger's Soul's blood energy.
Crimson lightning wasn't just leaping on the two blades; it was practically a thundercloud, with lightning surging.
With his wings flapping, Roa descended like a red comet.
His speed was astonishing.
After all, red means horns, and speed is three times!
"Brat!!" Charlotte Linlin's great saber glowed with black-red Haki.
The three blades clashed.
The ground instantly shattered, and massive cracks spread out.
A violent shockwave turned into a gale, making the Tea Party venue's high platform tremble, and the large trees in the distant forest bent under the strong winds.
"Hahahaha!" Roa was knocked back, then immediately flapped his wings and descended again.
Yamato could contend with Brother Kaido thirty-two years later for so long.
My direct combat ability is definitely not as good as Yamato, who truly mastered Haki coating, but Auntie Linlin is definitely far from peak Brother Kaido.
With her Homies sealed by me, and many of her moves, especially her ultimate Homie combination techniques, unusable, what is there to fear?
The two then engaged in an intense exchange.
Blades continuously clashed, and Haki lightning constantly danced.
The entire island trembled, and even the concentration of dark aura began to slowly increase.
"Wha-what the hell!" Charlotte Daifuku was drenched in sweat. "Roa, he can actually fight Mama to this extent?"
"After all, it's Roa," Katakuri sighed.
Roa is so strong.
Even though I've worked so hard these past six years, the gap between us has only grown wider.
"Hahahahaha!" Morgans was almost delirious.
Big news!
Super big news!
Calamity Roa, isn't a future star!
He's already a monster who can run rampant across the seas!
In another aerial descent, Roa and Charlotte Linlin began a sword clash.
"Is this the consequence of defying an adult?" Roa said with interest.
"Brat!!" Charlotte Linlin was furious.
But it was just impotent rage.
Roa countered her too perfectly.
She'd never fought such a frustrating battle in her life.
"Let's stop here, Auntie Linlin," Roa panted. "I've used up quite a bit of stamina."
High-intensity Haki usage also takes a toll.
Charlotte Linlin's eyes lit up. Was this brat voluntarily exposing his weakness?
"If we keep going," Roa smirked, "I'll have to find something to eat."
Charlotte Linlin's expression instantly stiffened.
She knew very well what Roa wanted to eat.
If that brat was allowed to do as he pleased, Whole Cake Island would be reduced to ruins in minutes.
The hand holding the saber suddenly softened a bit.
"Let's talk about cooperation, Auntie Linlin," Roa said with a smile. "Not only do I have a Lunarian under my command, but I also know the whereabouts of a Bucaneer, and I even formed a deep friendship with Prince Loki of the Giants when I went to the Giant Kingdom with my captain six years ago."
"..." Charlotte Linlin paused.
Then.
The lightning on her blade instantly vanished, and the great saber transformed back into her bicorne hat, which she placed back on her head.
"Mama mama! Little Roa, you've really grown up! Seeing you grow up so healthy makes Mama feel relieved. Quick, quick, let Mama treat you well!"
Auntie Linlin, I still prefer you when you were unruly just now.