Chapter 30 Colosseum Battle 2

???: " Conqueror's Haki huh. This Heavenly Dragon Paul of the Chaos pirates possess the trait of the king."

Watching from the upper levels of the Colosseum, it was none other than Diamante, one of the elite officers of the Doflamingo's crew.

When Paul left the arena and entered the waiting area, he immediately went to look for Rebecca. In the original anime, Rebecca entered the arena two years later when she was 16 years old and a lot stronger than she was now. Furthermore, she happened to win. However, now that she lost against him, there is a highly likely chance of her being sent to the underground facility where she is turned into a toy. He could not allow that to happen or else the Toy Soldier aka Kyros would forget about her and that may screw up things at the current moment when the they haven't defeated Sugar yet. To make a parent forget their own child, Paul would not let that happen when he has the power to stop it here.

Paul searched everywhere and finally found Rebecca slowly walking towards the area where the losers were asked to go to after the match.

Paul saw the young Rebecca walking slowly with her head down and tears falling into the ground. He quickly ran up behind and stopped her.

Paul: " Rebecca, don't go down there. Stay up here and hide from the workers."

Rebecca: " Why?? This is supposed to be where the losers go to. Since I couldn't beat you... Since I wasn't strong enough like what the Toy Soldier said. I have to go down there."

Paul: " It's okay stay up here, I'll protect you for the time being."

Rebecca: " Why would say that and protect me when you were the one that threw me off in the first place."

Paul: " I have my reasons. First, I would be the one getting that devil fruit. Later, just wait and see. I will bring down Doflamingo."

Rebecca: " Doflamingo... why are you fighting against him. For what reason?"

Paul: " Simply because by beating him, I can weaken another pirate that stands behind him. Also, he is an enemy that I will have to face sooner or later. Do you have a place to hide?"

Rebecca nodded.

Paul: " Stay there and watch me fight, you are far too young to fight against someone on Doflamingo's level."

After hearing what Paul said, Rebecca knew that he was right. Since she couldn't even fight against Paul then she stood no chance against Doflamingo if he says so. But she was frustrated at this very fact. She only wanted to defeat Doflamingo and then go and live peacefully with the Toy Soldier who had raised her.

Announcer: " Let's proceed onto Block B!!"

In Block B Paul finally saw a few people that he recognized. Hack, Dagama, Rick aka King Riku, and Elizabello ll. He was surprised when he saw Hack. If Hack was here then that means some members of the revolutionary army was here. If Sabo was here then it would be a great help but the main reason why he helped was because he regained his memories and came to see Luffy, but that hasn't happened yet. They must be here investigating their members that lost communication and finding Doflamingo's underground network connections. If Elizabello ll was here too then he must be here for King Riku as they used to be friends. The others must be here for the Platinum logia devil fruit.

After a few minutes since the start of the battle a loud shook rang through the colosseum. Without Bartolomeo's devil fruit barrier barrier, then the victory very well belonged to Elizabello ll with his king punch. Soon after, the victor was announced to be Elizabello ll.

Announcer: " Let's proceed onto Block C!!"

As the blocks began to happen again, Paul was beginning to see more and more pirates that he saw in the main cannon, however, it was only just a few of them. Perhaps something happen along the time-line or the rewards were more tempting than the past but some of the pirates appeared here earlier than what would happen in two and half years from now. The people that he recognized were Chinjao, Ideo, Kelly funk and Bobby funk. As time passed, the battle went down to Chinjao and Ideo with Chinjao as the final victor.

Announcer: " Now let's proceed onto the final Block... Block D!!"

Finally Paul saw a potential crew member. Hajrudin. Hajrudin was a giant that fought against Luffy. Although he was taken out with one punch of Luffy after Time-skip, he could be strong after some training and a strong devil fruit. Paul after all had a strong devil fruit which he can give Hajrudin once he convinces Hajrudin to join his crew. Paul plans on hiding Hajrudin on sky island so that he can train his strength and gather a pirate crew of giants full of other invincible devil fruits to fight against any pirate groups and the navy in the near future.

In his block it was Hajrudin, Suleiman, Orlumbus and several other people. Given Hajrudin's strength and size, he should be the victor. Soon after, it came down to Hajrudin and Orlumbus for the last two fight and after a few clashes, Hajrudin became the victor.

Announcer: " FINALLY FINALLY!! What everyone has been waiting for! The final round we have the Donquixote family guardians Diamante and Machvise vs the victors of each block. The Heavenly Dragon pirate Paul, Leader of the Kanto army Chinjao, King Elizabello ll, and lastly, the giant Hajrudin!!! They are all going to be fighting until the last one remains in the arena platform and ultimately win the rare logia fruit SHIRO SHIRO NO MI ( Platinum Platinum) !!!" " LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!!!"

Immediately everyone ran towards only one person and that person was none other than Paul. His show case of conqueror's haki proved that his strength was the top and if he isn't taken out right away then he could prove to be a challenging opponent.

As Paul saw everyone coming for him, he simply smiled. Just as he wanted it. He dashed towards the easiest opponent which was Elizabello ll. Without him charging up his punches, he is fairly weak with just his boxing skills alone.

He appeared before Elizabello ll and said, " First is you." He covered his fist in Haki and punched straight towards his face, knocking him out of the ring immediately.

Right as Paul turned around he was greeted with a strong headbutt from Chinjao.

Chinjao: " I heard you put my brats through a hellish experience a while back. I will be giving you payback for that incident."

Paul: " Hahaha. Come. I want to see the strength that once rivaled the legendary Garp." The two clashed as their haki started to overwhelm the arena. However, the bystanders weren't ordinary people and withstood the haki shockwaves that poured over the arena. Right as they took a step back from their clash, Paul was covered in a large shadow.

Paul looked up and saw a giant fist coming down. Paul put his hands up blocking the strike and used his devil fruit ability to control the platform and cause it to sink down with him as he took the punched as used it as a cushion as well as a spring which sprung up forwards perfectly deflecting the fist and cause Hajrudin balance to be slightly off.

Paul: "Hajrudin. I believe that your giant group has honor and pride in battle. If I beat you, you will join my pirate crew. How about that?"

Hajrudin: " Hmph that is if you could beat me."

Paul: " hahaha very well then. Let's see who is stronger."

Before he could even continue his fight, Diamante and Machvise came from behind and attacked him. Diamante swung his sword towards his left and Machvise swung a punch towards his right. Paul summoned his dragon devil fruit and turned his arms into that of a dragons. He put lighting into his left arm and fire into his right arm blocking the two strikes easily. Paul quickly spun and made the two crash into each other and jumped away.

Paul: " Is that all you four have to compete against me. There's a reason why they called me HEAVENLY DRAGON!!"

Paul immediately transformed his whole body and roared towards the sky as it began to seemingly shake to confirm his strength.

Announcer: " WHAT WHAT IS HAPPENING??!! It seems like Paul the Heavenly Dragon lives up to his name as he transformed into a dragon. Even getting attacked from all sides, he is still standing. Who can compete against him!!"

When Paul heard the announcer commenting, he could summarize this person with a few words. Hype man. This announcer at the moment is his personal hype man. Hahaha.