[258] JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Premieres! (20)

Chapter 258: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Premieres! (20)

Watching the intense battle in the movie, the audience grew increasingly tense. Especially when the boy, Poco, mustered the courage to charge into the hall of the death duel, the entire crowd felt their blood boiling.

Before anyone could say a word, Poco forced his way into the scene, withstanding Tarkus's overwhelming assault, and managed to activate the gate's mechanism.

"It's not the pain that's terrifying…"

Moved by Poco's courage, both Zeppeli and Speedwagon, who had rushed into the room, couldn't help but express their admiration.

At the same time, looking at the events unfolding before him, Zeppeli's thoughts drifted back to the predictions once made by his late master.

"Finally… we're finally here…"

"We've reached the moment the prophecy spoke of…"

"If this is fate, then I'll accept it all!"

Zeppeli's gaze was unwavering. Even though he knew the inevitable future that awaited him, he stepped forward resolutely.

Facing Zeppeli's approach, Tarkus showed no fear. Confident, he launched an attack, but Zeppeli easily evaded it.

However, just as Zeppeli prepared to counterattack, Tarkus cunningly used the chains underfoot, binding both Zeppeli and Jonathan. In one brutal motion, he hoisted them into the air.

In the end, Tarkus violently tore Zeppeli's body in half, along with the ensnared Jonathan, bringing them both down.

"Hahaha!"

As Tarkus's laughter rang out, Speedwagon let out a cry of despair, unable to believe that fate could be so cruel.

Meanwhile, the audience was utterly stunned. No one had expected Zeppeli's journey to end in such a tragic death—it was simply unbearable.

As the on-screen Speedwagon and the moviegoers outside the screen gasped in horror, the nearly lifeless Zeppeli suddenly grasped Jonathan's hand!

"JoJo, I'm passing on my ultimate technique to you!"

"JoJo, carry on my legacy! The ultimate Deep Ripple Overdrive!"

In an instant, a bright light flowed from Zeppeli into Jonathan's body. Zeppeli's form rapidly withered, his flesh fading to resemble dry bone, while Jonathan's wounds healed almost immediately.

"JoJo, I've given you all of my life energy," Zeppeli said weakly. With those words, the light in his eyes dimmed completely.

While everyone was still enveloped in grief, Tarkus approached from the distance. Coldly gazing at Zeppeli's lifeless body, he prepared to stomp it into the ground. But before he could, Jonathan pulled him up using the chains and even snapped the chain around his own neck in one swift motion.

"Your twisted spirit, your vile madness—you've completely sold your soul to Dio!" Jonathan shouted, his voice filled with grief and rage. His body seemed to ignite with a golden flame as he declared:

"Tarkus, I won't leave so much as a single fragment of your bones in this world! I'll annihilate your evil soul completely! Be swallowed by darkness forever!"

Overwhelmed by his fury, Jonathan swung his fist with all his might, obliterating Tarkus and reducing him to ashes.

...

In theaters across the city, the audience found themselves swept up in the dramatic twists and turns of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

Conflict and conviction, courage and sacrifice…

As the core of the story was laid bare, viewers were struck by a grandeur and excitement on par with any blockbuster they had ever seen.

Despite its relatively straightforward premise, the narrative brought every character to life with such depth and complexity that it left everyone reflecting.

"Zeppeli knew his fate and still chose to sacrifice himself—truly inspiring," one audience member remarked.

"It feels like every heroic character in JoJo has their own unique charm," another added. "Whether it's Jonathan and his family, Speedwagon turning over a new leaf, or Zeppeli sacrificing himself to pass on hope—even that unassuming little boy, Poco, showed remarkable spirit and willpower."

"I agree. Even among the villains, Bruford stands out. He's a knight at heart, with a sense of honor and conviction. Compared to him, Tarkus is just disgraceful."

"Well, that's the thing," someone else chimed in. "Villains aren't supposed to have the same appeal as heroes. Still, Dio is an incredibly compelling antagonist from a character design standpoint."

"Dio? What's so compelling about him?"

"The allure of a true villain."

"Either way, now that Jonathan has inherited Zeppeli's Ripple power, he'll finally be able to face Dio on equal footing!"

"I can't wait to see that showdown!"

"…."

The theater was alive with conversation, as the audience eagerly anticipated the next chapter of the story. They couldn't wait to see what would happen next.

...

After returning to his castle, Dio once again revealed his dark deeds, his wickedness chilling the audience to the bone.

Meanwhile, Jonathan and Speedwagon continued their journey toward Wind Knight's Lot. Along the way, they encountered someone Poco recognized—someone who initially appeared normal but suddenly launched an attack the moment they let their guard down.

Fortunately, Jonathan reacted quickly, dispatching the assailant with Ripple energy in an instant.

Just as they prepared to move on, they unexpectedly met two individuals: Tonpetty's disciples, Dire and Straizo, who had come after receiving a letter from Zeppeli.

Even the Ripple master himself, Tonpetty, had traveled to this remote mountain village.

After exchanging stories of their respective journeys, the group resolved to unite in their mission to face Dio, whose evil had reached unimaginable heights.

First, they escorted Poco back home. Seeing his father safe and sound, Poco heaved a sigh of relief—only to be horrified as his father revealed that Poco's sister had gone out to look for him.

Realizing she was now in danger of falling into the hands of Dio's vampiric forces, Poco let out a heart-wrenching cry.

Jonathan and the others, their faces set with grim determination, immediately headed toward Dio's castle, ready to rescue Poco's sister.

The final showdown was about to begin!

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