Feeling the terrifying power surging from Souta Kiryuu's clawed hand, Saten's face twisted with pure fear. He had never imagined that Souta's experimental body would truly master the supreme power of Origin. Souta's talent and physique were ten, a hundred times more monstrous than Isaac's had ever been.
"No! Impossible!"
Saten squeezed out every ounce of Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki in his body, desperately trying to block Souta's lethal strike.
Lord Imu, save me! Wakuragi! Masato Guren! Nasu Jūrō! Hōjō Seita! Help me!
Souta's Dragon God Killer Fist crashed down. The Haki armor on Saten's body melted away at a frightening speed. One of his black spider legs shattered to dust and vanished completely.
This once untouchable elder of the Five Stars finally panicked. He activated his special spiritual link ability, frantically calling for help.
But the other four elders were already pinned down, or barely able to protect themselves.
Wakuragi was being brutally beaten by Kaidō. His Mythical Zoan Boar Beast form had no advantage against the Azure Dragon.
Nasu Jūrō and the Red Earl were tearing apart the battlefield, two Mythical Zoan users and master swordsmen locked in a duel that split land and sea.
Hōjō Seita's Death Sandworm form was being besieged by Souta's Six Paths power, the World Destroyer Walder, and Blackbeard Teach with the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit. He couldn't break free.
In the sky, Masato Guren was in the middle of summoning Imu. He struggled to block Golden Lion Shiki and Bartholomew Kuma, while also enduring attacks from below. Akainu's volcanic onslaught, the Pirate Empress's ferocity, and the barrage of devil fruit abilities from Souta's crew forced Masato Guren to burn through every trump card he had. All just to keep the summoning spell intact.
...
"No! Lord Imu!!"
Saten's voice cracked with despair. His allies could not help him. Imu could not descend fast enough.
"Lord Saten!"
'Rokushiki Secret Art – Finger Gun: Dove!'
A masked CP0 agent in a white suit shot forward. His Armament-coated finger struck the side of Souta's dragon-clawed forearm.
CRACK!
The jet-black finger bent, snapped, twisted, and the wrist bent backward.
"AAAH!!"
The scream tore through the battlefield. But the attack succeeded. Souten's killing strike shifted slightly. Instead of piercing Saten's heart, it tore a gaping hole through his chest.
Saten howled in agony. The remaining spider limbs hammered against Souta's dragon body and used the recoil to throw himself backward.
Blood sprayed. Flesh spattered. White bone fragments clung to Souta's claws.
"Annoying tool."
Souta's execution was interrupted. His fury ignited. He glared at the CP0 agent.
But the agent ignored him. He rushed in again and wrapped his arms around Souta's leg, using his own life to buy Saten another second.
Souta's blood-soaked dragon claw closed around the man's head.
CRACK. SPLAT.
"Loyal dog. Pathetic."
Souta flung the corpse aside and charged after Saten.
Meanwhile, two other CP0 agents launched suicidal assaults, one at the Pirate Empress, the other at Akainu.
"Move."
The Empress scowled and shattered the air blade with a single kick. A fierce battle erupted. The CP0 elite fighting her was beyond Vice Admiral level, nearly a candidate admiral, and successfully slowed her down.
The other agent's attack forced Akainu to stop his Meteor Volcano barrage. Akainu turned and punched. Molten magma blasted through the agent's Haki defense and struck his chest.
He screamed. He fell. But he stood up again. And charged. Even in death, they could not allow anyone to strike the Five Elders.
Hōjō Seita's regret filled his mind. He had never expected Souta Kiryuu to appear here. He had brought only three CP0 agents. The newly formed Divine Knights and the rest of CP0 were stationed in Mary Geoise, preparing for a Revolutionary Army strike.
But Souta's sudden arrival shattered everything.
The Souta Crew had now become a true threat to world order. Even with all five Elders present, they could not stabilize the battle.
...
As Souta chased Saten across the frozen battlefield, the black summoning array in the sky finally stabilized.
Black tendrils and shadow arrows tore open the air.
The aura was suffocating. Kuma teleported away immediately. Shiki hesitated. A shadow arrow pierced him instantly. Blood rained across the sky.
"He's coming! The King of the World – Imu!"
"So terrifying!" "Shiki was taken down in one strike!" "Get away from the summoning circle!!"
The Souta Crew officers panicked and retreated.
"We greet the descent of our god!" "Lord Imu, please annihilate Souta Kiryuu and Kaidō!"
Masato Guren's monstrous Tengu form bowed reverently toward the dark portal.
A shadowed figure emerged from within. Black and crimson lightning devoured the sky. Conqueror's Haki shook the ocean. Winds screamed. Clouds surged. The world itself bowed.
The King of the World was descending.
On the ice, Souta struck Saten again and tore off another spider limb. He laughed.
"Old man—hard to believe the ant you could have crushed years ago became the one ending you, right?"
Souta's laser eyes flashed, blasting apart Saten's remaining right eye.
Saten's bloodied face contorted in hatred. "You will die by Lord Imu's hand!"
"Maybe. Maybe not. But you are definitely dying today."
Souta felt Imu's crushing aura. Shadow arrows rained. He licked his lips. And smiled.
Fearless. Unbroken. Ready.