Chapter 404 Perona—Success
The one flying into the sky was a girl who looked quite cute.
Pink twin-tails. A crown atop her head. A cute little dress. Most striking—those round, large eyes.
"Perona?"
Moria—gripped in Brett's hand—seized the opportunity to activate his ability. His body had already exchanged with his shadow again.
After all, though Brett possessed power to casually crush this guy, he truly couldn't suppress his ability like seastone.
"Are you alright?"
Moria looked delightedly at the girl floating in the sky.
In the earlier attack, half the castle had been blown apart. His beloved subordinates' fates remained completely unknown. But now at least Perona remained safe.
"Yes! Moria-sama! I just happened to avoid the explosion!"
The girl named Perona responded loudly. "But those two idiots Hogback and Absalom can't move now!"
"This guy's the enemy, right? Let me help you, Moria-sama!"
"Kishishishi! With your help, the pressure's much lighter!"
Moria chuckled.
Well, at least one obvious merit—he truly cared for his companions.
"Negative Hollow!"
Perona swung both hands. Two translucent ghosts had already escaped from her hands, flying straight toward Brett.
Her round eyes filled with anticipation.
Become a negative wreck obediently!
Brett still didn't dodge, allowing the negative ghosts to pierce through his body.
"Success! Horohorohoro!!"
Perona excitedly floated around in the air. Even her twin-tails perked up with excitement. "What a complete idiot!"
Moria's eyes couldn't help blooming with delighted radiance.
Perona's ability was incredibly powerful. Once touched by Negative Hollows, one would become extremely negative, losing all fighting spirit.
However—
"Whew—"
Brett slowly exhaled, then raised his head showing a brilliant smile. "Too bad. No effect."
"Eh?!!"
Perona's eyes nearly flew from their sockets.
This was her first time seeing someone who could ignore her ability!
What's going on? What is this guy?!
Brett's lips curved slightly.
This girl's ability was indeed powerful. Unfortunately, it didn't work on him.
Naturally not because he was negative like Usopp, but because—
"It's Haki!!"
Moria almost ground his teeth. "Overwhelmingly powerful Haki can shake Devil Fruit abilities!!"
This guy! This Deep Sea Emperor possessing Haki at this level wasn't unexpected at all!
Too long since fighting guys like this—he'd almost forgotten Haki's effects!
"Alright, end this."
Brett said calmly.
Over half the five minutes had already passed. Brett didn't want to break his word before his friend's sister.
"I'm not afraid of you!!"
Perona cried out, directly charging at Brett.
She dared this because what faced Brett wasn't her physical body at all, but her astral projection.
Ordinary attacks held no effect on her.
So needed to use extraordinary attacks.
Brett's brow furrowed.
The next instant, black lightning shot skyward, directly scattering the fog shrouding this massive ship's upper area.
The ground trembled continuously. The already ruined castle began completely collapsing. Shattered debris transformed toward graves.
Invisible spirit roared forth. The charging Perona's body suddenly swayed. Then her eyes rolled back as she vanished from the spot.
"Conqueror's Haki??"
Moria's complexion instantly turned deathly pale. Fine sweat had already soaked his entire face. He trembled, retreating two steps backward.
What a joke! This level of Conqueror's Haki was joking, right?! Even he felt his body weakening!
This guy was even stronger than Kaido!
No!
Could Whitebeard be this strong?
Did that Whitebeard called the strongest possess such terrifying Conqueror's Haki in his youth?
"Shadow's Asgard!!"
Moria had already realized—the man before him was a monster surpassing even Kaido.
Absolutely couldn't hesitate anymore. Ability activated—all shadows on this island broke free from their zombie hosts, shooting skyward, flying toward Moria.
Moria opened his mouth wide. Shadows fell into his mouth.
Still had a chance. As long as he could convert all shadows into his own power, then he could still fight this guy—
He suddenly heard a voice from directly ahead.
"Buraikan."
Invisible waves wrapped Brett's hand. Haki. Electric waves. Water waves.
Then he lightly pressed his palm against Moria's belly.
Invisible ripples spread. The next instant directly piercing Moria's body, making even his belly undulate continuously like water.
"OHHHH!!"
All Moria could do was scream. Head tilted toward the sky. Eyes rolled back.
His body staggered backward, then simply plopped onto the ground. Finally fell flat on his back.
"Phew."
Brett whistled.
Done.
Moria had indeed genuinely fainted. No more mental activity whatsoever.
Then shadows in Moria's mouth began flying skyward. Those already circling the sky—not yet descended—scattered in all directions after brief stalemate.
One Devil Fruit law: when an devil fruit user is knocked unconscious, their ability becomes ineffective.
Though who knew why sleeping worked but fainting didn't—such was the setting.
Brett nodded lightly, then rose into the air, heading toward Lola's direction.
He actually quite appreciated this Moria guy. No need to kill him here. Not someone who absolutely must die. Rather, Brett even somewhat anticipated his future—just like that Crocodile guy.
While rushing there, Brett pulled out a Den Den Mushi and dialed.
The call connected just as he landed.
"Brett-san!! It's back! My shadow's back!!"
Lola—extremely excited—rushed forward, jumping around on the ground, continuously looking at that faint shadow beneath her feet.
"Thank you so much, Brett-san! I don't even know how to express my gratitude!"
Lola had already shed tears of excitement. "Please let me marry you! Please marry—"
"I must decline."
Brett said straightforwardly.
"Lola, don't trouble Brett."
From Brett's Den Den Mushi, Katakuri also said earnestly.
"Ah! Katakuri-niisan!"
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